8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 7

[Enna]

This was the Nedege or Nadege(not sure of the spelling) from France that we had as our Head Server during our August 2004 cruise. She said she and her husband were going to try and start having a family soon. She was absolutely wonderful as our Head Server.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/DSCF1221.jpg



Randy is in da house!

[captaincrash]

again...

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>

[Diznyfan68]

You're quick Lorri..........quick and hysterical :lmao: :lmao:

I actually did that last week at Joe's b-day. DH tried to take my pic and whenever I don't want my pic taken I stick out my tongue!

[cruisin'Mike]

:)

[Downrivermama]

Ding ding ding ding ding. It was from "Rumpole of the Bailey" and was the name Horace called Hilda.

Thanks, I knew I had heard it before. I use to get a catalog from PBS with t-shirts and videos. I think they had a t-shirt that had that on it.

[Enna]

Randy--

Who is the little boy in the picture? He looks so much like my DS when he was younger!

[pyramid2000]

pirate:

[Diznyfan68]

Todd, that looks great. It was a real improvement getting rid of the blue lines around the ceiling & door. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Enna]

:)

[PMDR59]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

[lbgraves]

The Tag Fairy is NOT impressed that I can talk and tinkle at the same time.

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

That sums it up perfectly! :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

pirate: pirate:

[captaincrash]

Did I GET it?

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[lbgraves]

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[sk8ingmom]

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked? How sad is it that I can't even think of one?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go? Out to dinner last week - to a fancy-food place without a kids menu.
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer? soap box
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak? Well, any place that has both will have surf & turf, right?
5) If given a choice... would you go for 1 Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite? More is better. Give me 7.
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight? Still deciding.
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?socks

[yargrnhoj]

pirate: pirate: pirate:
:hippie:

[allshookup]

pirate:

[PMDR59]

:mad: :mad: 40 sec rule

[lillygator]

:)!!

[O'BWV]

XOP looks just like Ntwine......I have one phrase for the DCL powers that be....

Go make amends with Charles Marshall.....he is the king.........



They do look alike Judy...........wonder if they changed wigs and changed names. XOP wore wigs!

[disneyjunkie]

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked? POTC DMC
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go? Dinner & movie
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer? :confused3
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak? Steak
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite? 7 voyages in a window suite6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight? Chili
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what? Boots

[windermerejudy]

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>


1. Night at the Museum
2. You mean with my husband?
3. Neither
4. OOh tough choice I like both...
5. 7 voyages on the Titanic deck
6. Emeril's smothered chicken, sweet potatoes, wild rice
7. Crocs---what else....

[captaincrash]

Did I GET it?

http://kiddie.netspecialists.com/ContentImages/sneaky%20skeleton.gif
http://www.dotphoto.com/SAN1/FB/D8/D0/iFBD8D060-2B26-40EA-94DC-D9FEBDAD0518.jpg

How about now?

DRAT!

1 too soon....

[Enna]

Congratulations, Lisa! pirate:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

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Ooh, miss no 40 second rule stole it!

Wenches rule, swabbies so drool!



SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked? POTC2
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go? can't remember- but we're going on a belated Valentine's day date this SAturday night- to go see Cirque Du Soleil in Dallas!
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer? motorcycle, well my husband anyway
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak? can't we have both?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite? 7 voyages in a window suite
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight? steaks, baked potatoes, salad
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what? sneakers

[Diznyfan68]

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Wench! Way to go!!!

[pyramid2000]

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Good job Lisa!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[O'BWV]

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Congrats Lisa!!!


Go Wenches :woohoo: Go Wenches :woohoo:

[Verandah Man]

pirate: Pirate Joke of the Day pirate:
(filling in for Esteri)

Why couldn't the pirates play cards?









The captain was standing on the deck!






groaner.................:rotfl2:

[lbgraves]

Is anyone else watching Wife Swap??:scared1:

I watched it at 8 ET. That raw meat stuff was gross!!! :scared:

[windermerejudy]

:rotfl: First post about that today. ;)

I know we need to fire J.R. he forgot the groundhog list today.......

I miss Tina with breakfast.........

[PMDR59]

:cheer2: GO WENCHES:cheer2:

[yargrnhoj]

I know we need to fire J.R. he forgot the groundhog list today.......

I miss Tina with breakfast.........

I thought I posted that this morning. Maybe I posted it yesterday. Or the day before. Or maybe it was Friday. All the days seem to blend together around here.

[Diznyfan68]

I watched it at 8 ET. That raw meat stuff was gross!!! :scared:

I turned it off when I saw the bathroom:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[pyramid2000]

This is how DH and I celebrated our 20th anniversary a year and half ago. Like you MR, I was also a child bride!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a244/mbjarvis/elvis41.jpg

I love you dress!:thumbsup2

[jonesing]

Went to TJ Maxx and we found our rolling duffel bags!! :woohoo:
Spied those AT3 bags and what do you know? They are indeed the 32" rolling duffels that I was going to buy online for $140. Albeit the ones we bought are the 2005 model but hey, they were only $70 EACH!!!! :banana: :banana: Alas they only had two in stock but then we remembered...we have over a year to get the other one! :laughing:

So now, if my advanced planning holds, we'll only need the 3 duffels, two carry-ons (for embarkation) and the DadGear bag and we'll have FULL use of the closet space! The duffels stand up on end BUT that end part folds down so they will be nearly flat and can slide under the bed! :cool2:

[Downrivermama]

It's my bedtime. See ya in the AM.

[dahuffy]

Okay ...the Honey do's are over for today ...the room is Done ...take a look


Before

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After

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Before

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After

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And we started at 9 am and are now finished here at 4 pm and that included from start to finish ...not to shabby for a rum soaked Pirate ..Huh

pirate:

oooo,pretty! You're hired!

[O'BWV]

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>


1) Click
2) Atlantic City (a long time ago)
3) Soap Box Racer (use to make our own all the time)
4) Steak
5) 3 voyages in a verandah
6) Nathan's Hot Dog
7) Pumps

[pyramid2000]

While we are not happy with their current school, our Church school is not necessarily better. The test scores are not that great and DS wouldn't have the AG opportunity at all. We are hoping that changing them next year will help both of them.

So Lisa, you have the opportunity to switch public schools??:confused3

[lbgraves]

I have a pink dress shirt I wear all the time. People say it takes a brave man to wear pink, but I don't think so.

OH MY!!! I need to slow down. I read that as you have a pink dress I wear all the time. I had to look quickly at the DIS ID again since I thought that it was you but then reread it. :lmao:

[buckifan]

This was the Nedege or Nadege(not sure of the spelling) from France that we had as our Head Server during our August 2004 cruise. She said she and her husband were going to try and start having a family soon. She was absolutely wonderful as our Head Server.

Sorry, the gig is really up, I posted this message from my desktop computer and I forgot to sign Randy_Man off. LOL!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/DSCF1221.jpg

I can't find which disc my picture is on, but that is not the same Nedege....our asst server was a bit younger, I think....and didn't wear glasses. She was also wonderful, though!

[Diznyfan68]

It's my bedtime. See ya in the AM.

Night Tina!

[O'BWV]

Went to TJ Maxx and we found our rolling duffel bags!! :woohoo:
Spied those AT3 bags and what do you know? They are indeed the 32" rolling duffels that I was going to buy online for $140. Albeit the ones we bought are the 2005 model but hey, they were only $70 EACH!!!! :banana: :banana: Alas they only had two in stock but then we remembered...we have over a year to get the other one! :laughing:

So now, if my advanced planning holds, we'll only need the 3 duffels, two carry-ons (for embarkation) and the DadGear bag and we'll have FULL use of the closet space! The duffels stand up on end BUT that end part folds down so they will be nearly flat and can slide under the bed! :cool2:


Rolling Duffles are the BEST! I can never believe how much stuff I can stuff into them! I wonder if my TJ Maxx has them. Too bad it's 10pm I rush over there right now! Thanks for the info!

[yargrnhoj]

OH MY!!! I need to slow down. I read that as you have a pink dress I wear all the time. I had to look quickly at the DIS ID again since I thought that it was you but then reread it. :lmao:

well, if you really must know, that's what the toilet paper is for. Ask Judy.

[lbgraves]

http://www.argoconnections.com/graphics/badia.GIF

?

No, this is his plane. The V22 Osprey.

http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/courses/MAE452/nagel/V22.jpg

[windermerejudy]

Congrats Lisa---once again I was not here.......
Thank you for doing my photo. I had to work on my siggie......
How's it look?

[pyramid2000]

Just looked out the window and we are having a sn*w shower, I sure hope it passes soon and doesn't add up to much!!! Come On Spring, get here already!!!

Yesterday was crazy with the snow! We had a few flurries in the morning, then by afternoon, it started snowing like crazy with lots of wind. Weird thing was it only lasted about 10 minutes. It had already started to lay on the ground, so if it had continued it would have been a good one. Kids were majorly disappointed.:sad2:

[Verandah Man]

Comgrats Lorri!!!:thumbsup2


Yes, comgrats Lorri!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I really shouldn't do this because I make all kinds of typo errors, but I couldn't resist.

Sorry Caroline, I know you'll get me back!!! :rotfl:

[Enna]

OH MY!!! I need to slow down. I read that as you have a pink dress I wear all the time. I had to look quickly at the DIS ID again since I thought that it was you but then reread it. :lmao:

I did the SAME thing!

[captaincrash]

Aaarrrrrgh!

http://members.tripod.com/~pearly-abraham/homer/homer-drool.gif

Pirates are Drooling tonite... OK?

Ooh, miss no 40 second rule stole it!

Wenches rule, swabbies so drool!


Congrats LISA...
Take what ya CAN!

[windermerejudy]

Hmmmm........must be the Heroes lull.........

[The FairyGodmother]

Welcome to my world. My DS is 11 and he's so tall I have to buy adult everything. Jeans = 32 x 32, Shoes = 8.5, Shirts = M!
Yes, my world too. We were on vacation for 3 weeks last July, Ending in Mississippi for a wedding. Had packed all our clothing for the wedding having had DS 13 try on everything. By the day of the wedding we had to go to Goody's to buy him all new clothes. Mark took him in dressing room with clothes in next size up and spent about 1 hour going back and forth to get the next size, then the next. DS went from size 14 to men's 32 x 32 and M shirts. In two and 1/2 Weeks!!!!

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked? Ghost Rider
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go? Local Mr. B's last Saturday.
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer? Motorcycle for sure!!!
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak? How about both?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite? hmm 3 with a veranda
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight? Mark and Elizabeth had ham, mashed potatoes, country sweet gravy, black eyed peas, DS had spaghetti'os. He doesn't like ham. I had frozen diet dinner and veggie soup. You guessed it. I love ham but am dieting.
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what? Earth Shoe (remember them?) winter boots


<chuckles>

[Diznyfan68]

Yes, comgrats Lorri!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I really shouldn't do this because I make all kinds of typo errors, but I couldn't resist.

Sorry Caroline, I know you'll get me back!!! :rotfl:

Are comgrats anything like kumkwats?:rotfl2:

[Enna]

Hmmmm........must be the Heroes lull.........


I'm here!

[Verandah Man]

In honor of his 14th Birthday.........here's Johnnnnnnny!!!!!!!!!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/IMG_0601.jpg

Well he certainly has his Mom's gross sense of humor!!!



I think we need a close-up MR..............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[buckifan]

Congrats Lisa---once again I was not here.......
Thank you for doing my photo. I had to work on my siggie......
How's it look?

Looks good! You actually have a nose now....

[buckifan]

Are comgrats anything like kumkwats?:rotfl2:

Lorri....are you being a smart add again?

[Enna]

Looks good! You actually have a nose now....


...which is SO important, since she's married to an otorhinolaryngologist.

[lbgraves]

OK, I think I have done this right, Is the pic size ok?

The bytes are over the limit. Post the original picture in your reply & I will try to resize it for you like Judy's. :)

[Verandah Man]

In all fairness....here is a more recent shot of John and my DD Taryn. I picked this pic to show off Taryn's post-braces smile. She had 4 permanent molars and one baby tooth pulled, then wore her braces from age 13 -15. I think it was worth it in the end!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/IMG_2174.jpg



Now that's a sweet pic of brother and sister!!! :goodvibes

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

So we get this FRANTIC phone call from our old neighbors across the street on Sunday. "There are people in your house!" huh? We (finally) got an offer on our house, made a counter offer and struck a deal! :yay: It's been on the market since late November. I shouldn't complain, other houses in our old neighborhood were on the market long before ours...and still are! :sad2: Closing is slated for Feb 28.

Anyway, the problem is that now that the house is under contract, NOBODY should be in there!! There shouldn't be any open houses and certainly no other real estate agents should be using the lockbox to get in! ***?!?! :mad: We had a $200 gas/electric bill for an EMPTY HOUSE last in December because some http://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gifhttp://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gifhttp://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gifhttp://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gifhttp://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gifhttp://mazeguy.net/angry/censored.gif decided to turn the thermostat up to 80 degrees!!!!!! http://mazeguy.net/angry/fiery.gif

So now I'm thinking "great, we got squatters or something" (it's happened to my dad). Call our realtor and she's not answering her cell phone :headache: Finally get ahold of her assistant and she knows NOTHING about anything....:headache: :headache: :furious: Meanwhile, our DFriend and neighbor--who is a one-woman Neighborhood Watch--is all set to call a SWAT team on these people! :laughing:

Today I get a call from both the office manager at the real estate office and our relocation officer...
THEY CLOSED ON THE HOUSE EARLY!!!!!
:cheer2: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :cheer2:

Evidently the buyers and their bank were ready to go early and contacted Relocation and our realtor. :hyper2: But "early" was Feb 20...but since all the title reports were done and everything was clear, they decided to proceed even earlier (the moment the offer was accepted, Relocation "bought" the house from us) because there was no reason to wait! So what happened was our agent got a call from their agent wanting the keys to the house! Our agent didn't realize that the deal was done until they verified with the title company that yep, transaction is complete, title deed reissued and funding was done in 24 hours...it's a done deal!!!!! :yay:


:woohoo: Congratulations!!! that must be a good feeling!!!:)

[yargrnhoj]

Ok, I'm bushed. I think I'll put away the duct tape, slip into my pink dress and go to bed.

Before I go:

Did anyone get moved to early seating today?

Have we decided whether we are going to do T-****s yet and, if so, what color?

Has anyone heard anything from DCL about room assignments?

What happened to the cruise web site?

[Verandah Man]

He could of done this:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o98/lbooth68/P2150174.jpg



Too funny!!!!!!!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Now that's a sweet pic of brother and sister!!! :goodvibes

I agree! Fun picture! (love her post-braces smile too!)

[lbgraves]

No, It WASN'T ANTICLIMATIC? I don't understand. :confused3

LOL! I just got to that post & corrected it. :thumbsup2

[The FairyGodmother]

The bytes are over the limit. Post the original picture in your reply & I will try to resize it for you like Judy's. :)

Lisa,


How do you know how many bytes your siggie is? Something I should know how to do but I just don't.

[windermerejudy]

Looks good! You actually have a nose now....

I was missing my nose????? How awful!!!!!

[lbgraves]

They must be the same one I got. I got it xx% off at target too. We couldnt pass up the good deal. But it did finally make its way onto my ceiling a year later.

It's been at least 5 years for ours. :rolleyes1

[Diznyfan68]

Lorri....are you being a smart add again?

I'm sorry - I couldn't help it, it's the wench in me.

[buckifan]

Todd....I saw the pictures of your painting job....looks great! I'll bet when the sun shines in that room will light up. Not too bad for a day's work.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Back from the Ortho Specialist with DD's hip.........Looks like more MRI's.........this time with dye to read bone and cartilage definition........:sad2:

Poor thing just wants to be better...........more tests............more waiting :confused3

Mark

:grouphug: here's to hoping the wait and tests are over soon - you get answers and DD is on the mend ASAP!!!!:thumbsup2

[yargrnhoj]

I was missing my nose????? How awful!!!!!

Anybody else want to make a comment about her apparently sticking it where it doesn't belong?? :confused3



(Sorry, that was for the bra-stuffing joke)..... :rotfl:

[buckifan]

Ok, I'm bushed. I think I'll put away the duct tape, slip into my pink dress and go to bed.


Is that the one you plan on bringing to the PJ breakfast?

[Diznyfan68]

Anybody else want to make a comment about her apparently sticking it where it doesn't belong?? :confused3



(Sorry, that was for the bra-stuffing joke)..... :rotfl:

I think we'll leave those jokes to you...:rotfl:

[windermerejudy]

Anybody else want to make a comment about her apparently sticking it where it doesn't belong?? :confused3



(Sorry, that was for the bra-stuffing joke)..... :rotfl:

No noone appreciates my humor in quite the same way as you.......

[lbgraves]

Is it that darn hat or the crockpot?:lmao: :lmao:

How could you forget about this?

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[sk8ingmom]

Looks good! You actually have a nose now....
...which is SO important, since she's married to an otorhinolaryngologist.

But I doubt he married her for her rhino.

[windermerejudy]

Deana--
I never heard back from your friend.....did they find a house.....details.....

Was it you who posted the weight watchers soup? Well whoever did it, Itried it and it was YUMMY!!!!!!! Everyone in the family liked it which is saying volumes....

[captaincrash]

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>


OK... now that my FAKE diversion failed to divert anyone from the Pirate sprint... I'll answer my original diversion queries...

1) I can't remember what I saw in the theater last which I really liked... so I'll just say STAR WARs episode 3.

2) Last date was the saturday before Valentines day... we joined our church for an organized date nite. It was just a dinner at Peppe Di-Bucos (totally misspelled) and we entertained ourselves with embarassing diversions... like singin' to our spouses in fron t of EVERYONE... well... we were in teams... and some other silly things.

3) Soap Box Racer...

4) It's Lobster for me ... and it was deliberately an either or challenge

5) 7 windows .... no hesitation ...

6) Dinner is about to be made... it will be left over chicken and stuffed salmon from Costco

7) Bare foot today... I never stepped outside. My kids were not well last nite and this morning so I forced an inside and sheltered day. Besides it was raining last nite and early this morning. I have NO IDEA what it was like outside. But my kids are NOT coughing anymore... no temperatures... and they had a somewhat restful sheltered time of it.

And now I'm off to cook supper. I'll maybe return to lurk and terrorize again ... and then again... maybe it's less Pirate terrorizing and really more drooling on the keyboard, eh?

potentially... g'nite folks! It's been a nice day spent here in the company of so many pleasant souls.... plus one psychotic one.

[pyramid2000]

Do you think Brack would dress as Elvis? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

He already has the sideburns!:lmao:

[windermerejudy]

How could you forget about this?

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I am not scared of your bull horn unless J.R. steals it......then watch out.....

[Verandah Man]

Randy is in da house!



Yea, someone goofed and forgot to sign him out of the desktop computer before adding the post in with the photo, who could that have been? :rotfl2:

[buckifan]

Deana--
I never heard back from your friend.....did they find a house.....details.....

Was it you who posted the weight watchers soup? Well whoever did it, Itried it and it was YUMMY!!!!!!! Everyone in the family liked it which is saying volumes....

Oh that was me...I'm glad you liked it!

Yes, Cheryl did find a house...and it's near Windemere...I can't remember the name of it. Is there a Catholic Church near you called Holy Name or Holy Family? I'm thinking that is the church they joined.

[lbgraves]

OK, Boy I have not been on this thread for 2 days and I am completely lost.
I know I am terribly late but I have to brag on DD.
Megan was born at 24 weeks at 1 pound 5 ozs. She had her intestines burst at a pound and a half. They had to pump so much medicine in her to keep her alive- it popped open a heart valve! We went into this horrible vortex of 11 Dr's trying to decide what to fix first.
Fast forwrd to 10 years and she is a A, every now B, student and has no lingering side effects of her birth. She is one strong little girl.

What an incredible little fighter she was! :grouphug:

[windermerejudy]

But I doubt he married her for her rhino.

Rhinos are hard to come by in the United States however.........:rotfl2: :rotfl2:



Aren't you guys glad you learned that new word on this thread? Now you sound so intelligent....:lmao:

[lbgraves]

I thought I would let him walk on with his pirate shirt with me:lmao: :lmao:
Oh that's a crackpot......

Well I am sure we could stir up a few good meals for our deck 7 parties.....just don't know if we would have enough to go around....

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: OK so now we are preparing appetizers for the deck 7 parties? :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Randy--

Who is the little boy in the picture? He looks so much like my DS when he was younger!


That was Randy's, tablemates little boy, Thomas.

[sk8ingmom]

potentially... g'nite folks! It's been a nice day spent here in the company of so many pleasant souls.... plus one psychotic one.

:lmao: Oh, there is more than one . . .

[Diznyfan68]

Back to work for me tomorrow (and to the gym) - see ya at somepoint on the flip side.

Goodnight!

[The FairyGodmother]

OK... now that my FAKE diversion failed to divert anyone from the Pirate sprint... I'll answer my original diversion queries...

1) I can't remember what I saw in the theater last which I really liked... so I'll just say STAR WARs episode 3.

2) Last date was the saturday before Valentines day... we joined our church for an organized date nite. It was just a dinner at Peppe Di-Bucos (totally misspelled) and we entertained ourselves with embarassing diversions... like singin' to our spouses in fron t of EVERYONE... well... we were in teams... and some other silly things.

3) Soap Box Racer...

4) It's Lobster for me ... and it was deliberately an either or challenge

5) 7 windows .... no hesitation ...

6) Dinner is about to be made... it will be left over chicken and stuffed salmon from Costco

7) Bare foot today... I never stepped outside. My kids were not well last nite and this morning so I forced an inside and sheltered day. Besides it was raining last nite and early this morning. I have NO IDEA what it was like outside. But my kids are NOT coughing anymore... no temperatures... and they had a somewhat restful sheltered time of it.

And now I'm off to cook supper. I'll maybe return to lurk and terrorize again ... and then again... maybe it's less Pirate terrorizing and really more drooling on the keyboard, eh?

potentially... g'nite folks! It's been a nice day spent here in the company of so many pleasant souls.... plus one psychotic one.

Okay if you insist then it has to be STEAK

[windermerejudy]

Oh that was me...I'm glad you liked it!

Yes, Cheryl did find a house...and it's near Windemere...I can't remember the name of it. Is there a Catholic Church near you called Holy Name or Holy Family? I'm thinking that is the church they joined.

Yes Holy Family! Do you know what the name of the subdivision they are in is called? I know she was shocked by the prices down here.....

[goofyforlife]

Can't stand it any longer. The weather is just scrumptious and I have to get out and ride!:moped: Maybe I'll go up to Target and see what I can find.

See ya'll later!

Deb

I'm feeling that way too Deb....Only my car is trapped in the ice....

UPDATE: good news...The ice melted enough by afternoon that my DH got my car out of it's ice prison..... Now i will be able to get out later this week when i'm cleared to drive....:yay:

BTW Deb.... You'll have to tell me the +/- of having a moped. I only live 4 miles from work and i'm dying to get one. Hoping for spring 08.

[windermerejudy]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: OK so now we are preparing appetizers for the deck 7 parties? :thumbsup2

Ya think we could call room service and order 100 cheese platters to go delivered to deck 7 aft.

[sk8ingmom]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: OK so now we are preparing appetizers for the deck 7 parties? :thumbsup2

No, but we can take shifts raiding the buffet & keep it warm in the crockpot. (We'll tell the nonDISers it's bear to scare them off).

Of course we'll have to clear this with Enna - after all, she has the power.

[buckifan]

Back to work for me tomorrow (and to the gym) - see ya at somepoint on the flip side.

Goodnight!

I think that's Lorri's shtick......."on the flip side"....Lorri I think you should have your own show...."On the flip side with Lorri". What do you think? You could interview people and ask them if they've been assigned stateroom #'s yet.....

[windermerejudy]

I think that's Lorri's shtick......."on the flip side"....Lorri I think you should have your own show...."On the flip side with Lorri". What do you think? You could interview people and ask them if they've been assigned stateroom #'s yet.....

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

I am going to stock up on camcorder tapes for this cruise. I have a feeling this may be the most hilarious viewing in years to come......I may even splurge by then and get a new camcorder......

[Diznyfan68]

I think that's Lorri's shtick......."on the flip side"....Lorri I think you should have your own show...."On the flip side with Lorri". What do you think? You could interview people and ask them if they've been assigned stateroom #'s yet.....

Kind of like Chuck Woolery and his "be back in 2 and 2":lmao:

[sk8ingmom]

Ya think we could call room service and order 100 cheese platters to go delivered to deck 7 aft.

Crockpot fondue!

[Diznyfan68]

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

I am going to stock up on camcorder tapes for this cruise. I have a feeling this may be the most hilarious viewing in years to come......I may even splurge by then and get a new camcorder......

We got a new one just before this last trip - it is completely digital. We can download it to the laptop and then view it immediately. I think we might have to have some sessions in the movie theatre...

[goofyforlife]

speaking of that i still have a new bath tub faucet set sitting on my work bench in the basement told dw it will have to wait for spring now as the wall has to be opened up to install

My DD has been waiting two years for DH to put the new showerhead in her bathroom. (it's already bought and sitting under her sink and has been the whole time) :mad:

[buckifan]

Yes Holy Family! Do you know what the name of the subdivision they are in is called? I know she was shocked by the prices down here.....

She was shocked by prices. They ended up with a house that is about 3500 sq. ft. I think it was in the neighborhood of $650,000. So, that isn't too bad compared to prices up here.

I think I'd remember the name of the sub if I heard it.....

[windermerejudy]

Where have Andrew and Pete been?

They have not been back since Lisa put us in time out for discussions regarding the clothing impaired Rugby players and their utencils....

[lbgraves]

Well, she's a little shy, so 1000 people coming up to her and asking her if she is "SWMBO" will be a little intimidating. I doubt she will wear a black shirt -- she will want to go incognito.

LOL! Sure! That's what a lot of the spouses said last time...until they met the rest of us & joined right in. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

MR--

I've heard mixed reviews on Hollywood & Vine. Have you considered Momma Melrose's Fantasmic instead?

We did NOT like H&V at all last year. DS wouldn't even eat the chicken nuggets they had there. They looked overcooked & greasy. He ended up not eating anything. :sad2:

[FINCANTIERI]

Crockpot fondue!

Can jello shots be made in a crock pot?:confused3

[Enna]

Ya think we could call room service and order 100 cheese platters to go delivered to deck 7 aft.

How much do we tip on 100 cheese platters?

[buckifan]

Can jello shots be made in a crock pot?:confused3

I think they'll get all runny....you could call them jello sh*ts....

[goofyforlife]

Time off? :confused: First of all, why aren't they paying for your time off AND for the exams...it benefits them, no? My exam was on a Saturday but they paid for my refresher class and the exam fee (but only if you pass ;)). Only the one exam, 5 hours long...recert in 3 years. But now they may want me to get another cert and that exam is in June :sad2:

Well...yes it is part of my career track (just not for my government job). I'm sitting for 3 of the 5 exams for RLA (registered Landscape Architect) Why? well, it's always been my goal...so even though i'm in planning. It is one of my career goals.

So the local government won't pay for it or to keep my registrations active.
The first three exams, i paid for when i was still out in the private sector working last year. Since i paid, i might as well take them. There are two more exams to take but they are the hardest and aren't multiple choice.

[windermerejudy]

She was shocked by prices. They ended up with a house that is about 3500 sq. ft. I think it was in the neighborhood of $650,000. So, that isn't too bad compared to prices up here.

I think I'd remember the name of the sub if I heard it.....

Was it in Windermere or Orlando?

Was it near the church?

I am gonna go by the price.....maybe Tilden's Grove, Bay Hill, Kensington, Lakes,

[Enna]

I'm feeling that way too Deb....Only my car is trapped in the ice....

UPDATE: good news...The ice melted enough by afternoon that my DH got my car out of it's ice prison..... Now i will be able to get out later this week when i'm cleared to drive....:yay:

BTW Deb.... You'll have to tell me the +/- of having a moped. I only live 4 miles from work and i'm dying to get one. Hoping for spring 08.

Hooray! We're seeing the end of icebound captivity!

[lbgraves]

You liked them more than on our sailing. They were actually booed while on stage. Jack

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Now THAT is bad. I guess that we have an answer for what is worse than Ntwine.

[FINCANTIERI]

Where have Andrew and Pete been?

They have not been back since Lisa put us in time out for discussions regarding the clothing impaired Rugby players and their utencils....

I saw Pete today at the gym. He worked all weekend and the holiday. He will be back, undeterred and unrestrained. Well he'll be back. Jack

[Verandah Man]

That's it.........I'm caught up for the night...........now I'm going to bed

:wave: Good Night All :wave:

[buckifan]

Was it in Windermere or Orlando?

Was it near the church?

I am gonna go by the price.....maybe Tilden's Grove, Bay Hill, Kensington, Lakes,

No...none of those sound familiar....I'll try to find out tomorrow.

[pyramid2000]

Ya think I would have time to look at it anyway?!?!;)

To dark for any more painting, all cleaned up, and an hour and a half alone to DIS!:thumbsup2

I could be so much closer to being caught up if I actually got to keep that hour and a half to my self. But alas, DH came home a few minutes later and wanted to go on e-bay... Bought an air conditioner unit and large desk that has to be picked up in NY. I volunteered... anyone live near Spring Glen??

[Enna]

That's it.........I'm caught up for the night...........now I'm going to bed

:wave: Good Night All :wave:


Goodnight!

[FINCANTIERI]

I think they'll get all runny....you could call them jello sh*ts....

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

[lbgraves]

My ears hurt just from seeing their picture. No joke.:scared1: :scared1:

LOL! The dance floor doesn't look very crowded like it usually is on our cruises either. People must have already run for cover. ;) :lmao:

[FINCANTIERI]

That's it.........I'm caught up for the night...........now I'm going to bed

:wave: Good Night All :wave:

Good night.

[lbgraves]

This was the Nedege or Nadege(not sure of the spelling) from France that we had as our Head Server during our August 2004 cruise. She said she and her husband were going to try and start having a family soon. She was absolutely wonderful as our Head Server.



I didn't see who posted first & scrolled to the picture only to think goodness, that looks a lot like our Nadege too. :) I will have to find a picture from our first cruise to share.

[O'BWV]

Now that's a sweet pic of brother and sister!!! :goodvibes

I agree! Fun picture! (love her post-braces smile too!)



Thank you! I'm very lucky I think that they get along as well of they do.


DD & DS just told me I need to get clearance before I post their pic! As if!!! I just learned this picture thing............revenge is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

[goofyforlife]

Our last baby, my DS (only boy!) who is now 13, was born almost two months early, because I had a very rare disease. We had to take him a.s.a.p. Anyway......he still managed to weigh 8 lbs 5 oz at birth and was 21" long! Small wonder he's now 5'9" and only 13!


DD was kinda the same way.... She was born four weeks early and was 6lbs 10.5 oz and 21 inches. Now at 13 is 5'9" also and womens shoe size 11. (amazon).

She was in the hospital for 5 days with me (c-section birth due to her losing the map). She had some trouble feeding and was jaundice a little but not enough to need treatments. We looked like a funny pair. Me, stark pasty white and DD having that good tan....

She didn't stay little very long...but it was scary at first...

Oh yeah and she was born with a smooshed nose because of being up under my rib the whole time. The ENT doc said to just push it over a little every day and eventually it did get un-smooshed.

[FINCANTIERI]

LOL! The dance floor doesn't look very crowded like it usually is on our cruises either. People must have already run for cover. ;) :lmao:

They would play to an empty bar almost every night. Once they left, the DJ would get the party started. Kareoke also became a nightly event into the wee hours to keep the cruisers happy.

[O'BWV]

Was it in Windermere or Orlando?

Was it near the church?

I am gonna go by the price.....maybe Tilden's Grove, Bay Hill, Kensington, Lakes,



Judy your pic is just perfect now. I can see the whole beautiful bunch of you!

[justmestace]

I'm familiar with the museum so I should be able to find it. Besides, I've had a taste for Hooters hot wings, so now I have an excuse to go. It's all in the same area.

And, yes, I like Hooters for the wings...:rotfl: ....but I never have any trouble convincing any of my male friends to take me there.


I might have the name of the store wrong. I do know that it was only a few stores down the street from the Cannery...to the west, I think? I get directions mixed up. Down from the Cannery, towards the park?

[pyramid2000]

Not one you ride! LOL It looks like a skirt but has shorts hidden underneath..like an adult's skort?

Chrissie

I never heard of them being called scooters. We call them all skorts here.:confused3

[lbgraves]

I turned it off when I saw the bathroom:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I guess that I am thankful that DS was watching POC2 with the kids until 8:25. :lmao:

[O'BWV]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg

[justmestace]

Don't say it, J. R. Just don't say it.



:earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

[windermerejudy]

Judy your pic is just perfect now. I can see the whole beautiful bunch of you!

Thakns M.R. ---Lisa did that for me.......in all her spare time..

[Enna]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg


What a great picture!

How does it feel to know your baby is turning into such a young man?

[windermerejudy]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg

Aww, O"blender I love it......You guys all have the same beautiful smile.....

[pyramid2000]

Is anyone else afraid that if we all end up deck 7 aft, we're going to lift the nose of the ship out of the water?

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

[buckifan]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg

MR, did you make that? I think my dd would get a kick out of something like that on her next birthday.

[Enna]

MR, did you make that? I think my dd would get a kick out of something like that on her next birthday.

I was thinking that I need to get one of those so we can start the annual Birthday picture tradition.

[windermerejudy]

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

She is catching us.......Only a few more posts to go Caroline.......

[AndyR]

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>


1) Happy Feet
2) Carniglias - a restaurant out on the Warf in Santa Cruz
3) Motorcycle
4) Steak
5) Roy
6) Turkey sandwich w/tater tots
7) Sneakers

Andy

[buckifan]

She is catching us.......Only a few more posts to go Caroline.......

go Caroline, go Caroline.....

I hope someone is bring her little cups of water to splash in her face.....

[justmestace]

OK, Boy I have not been on this thread for 2 days and I am completely lost.
I know I am terribly late but I have to brag on DD.
Megan was born at 24 weeks at 1 pound 5 ozs. She had her intestines burst at a pound and a half. They had to pump so much medicine in her to keep her alive- it popped open a heart valve! We went into this horrible vortex of 11 Dr's trying to decide what to fix first.
Fast forwrd to 10 years and she is a A, every now B, student and has no lingering side effects of her birth. She is one strong little girl.


That's amazing! What a miracle.......:cloud9:

[O'BWV]

What a great picture!

How does it feel to know your baby is turning into such a young man?

Aww, O"blender I love it......You guys all have the same beautiful smile.....


Thank you guys! I am in shock our DD is almost off to college....but to think my baby is turning 14........well sniffle, sniffle, snarflfe


Wow, I really need to Windex the glass in my backdoor :lmao: :lmao:

[lbgraves]

So Lisa, you have the opportunity to switch public schools??:confused3

Of course we can always petition to change their school but now it is much easier because the school hasn't met goal with the NCLB mess. Finally it is good for something! :thumbsup2 We have the right to send them to any school we want now without question.

[buckifan]

Of course we can always petition to change their school but now it is much easier because the school hasn't met goal with the NCLB mess. Finally it is good for something! :thumbsup2 We have the right to send them to any school we want now without question.



What is NCLB?

[O'BWV]

MR, did you make that? I think my dd would get a kick out of something like that on her next birthday.
..


Deanna you'd have to really know me to know that question is a laugh riot!! I make nothing.......I can't even boil water..............I don't even own an iron Right Capt.?. I believe I bought it in Party City (a party store). DH thinks it was WDW. I did buy it to celebrate my Bday at the Mickey's Halloween Party. That's why my memory is Party City where I bought our costumes, and DH memory is WDW where I wore it. But I bet if you googled it you'd find it online. I love mine and use it for everyone's BDays - even the stinky teens. (secretly they like it too)

[goofyforlife]

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

Well drat! You might just give the other swabbies the same idea! :lmao: :lmao: Wenches, we will have to regroup to come up with another way to get this done. ;) :rotfl2:

OK Lisa gets on the Vow writing committee....;)

[lbgraves]

Congrats Lisa---once again I was not here.......
Thank you for doing my photo. I had to work on my siggie......
How's it look?

Great!!! :)

[O'BWV]

That's amazing! What a miracle.......:cloud9:


Welcome back Stacey!!! How was your trip??

[FINCANTIERI]

What is NCLB?

No child left behind.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg

I was thinking that I need to get one of those so we can start the annual Birthday picture tradition.



You are all so cute! And I agree with Enna... I so want to start that tradition! Cute!

[windermerejudy]

Now I knew I wasn't gonna get any sympathy from you guys so I did not bring it up but our heater was out with the 32 degree nights. My bedroom thermostat read 61 degrees...the heater repair guy came today and it is toasty again.....YEAH!!!!!!!

M ----the cleaning fairy showed up and the house is almost complete. You want me to remind her she owes you?

[justmestace]

He's asking for toilet paper too....I think he's planning to stuff


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[goofyforlife]

Is anyone else watching Wife Swap??:scared1:

Now there's a train wreck....:rotfl:

[windermerejudy]

No child left behind.

or as we refer to it in the great state of Florida

NO CHILD CAN READ!!!!!!

[justmestace]

Stuff what? :confused3


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

[O'BWV]

Now I knew I wasn't gonna get any sympathy from you guys so I did not bring it up but our heater was out with the 32 degree nights. My bedroom thermostat read 61 degrees...the heater repair guy came today and it is toasty again.....YEAH!!!!!!!

M ----the cleaning fairy showed up and the house is almost complete. You want me to remind her she owes you?



Judy it's 32 degrees in FL??? 61 degrees is cold...you def need heat....Glad it's fixed!

[Enna]

Now I knew I wasn't gonna get any sympathy from you guys so I did not bring it up but our heater was out with the 32 degree nights. My bedroom thermostat read 61 degrees...the heater repair guy came today and it is toasty again.....YEAH!!!!!!!

M ----the cleaning fairy showed up and the house is almost complete. You want me to remind her she owes you?



61 degrees! OH the horror! How did you all survive? Did you break out the emergency gear--like long sleeves & blankets?

[got2travel]

This week I'm riding a Pink Buddy 125cc Scooter:moped: made by Genuine. She'll do 60mph,no problem. I'm getting her cleaned up and ready to put on consignment this week. Kevin bought a 250 QLink Legacy in Nov. and I fell in love with it, now I want one.
Yes, it's a Chinese bike but they have a pretty good reputation and besides,it's fully Automatic, No Shifting!!! He paid $3300. for it and it looks so cool. His is black, I'm undecided between the black and a silver one.
I dumped mine last summer, got a pretty good case or road rash. Didn't help I was wearing shorts and a sleeveless shirt. No stitches,full face helmet. I now have chaps and a leather Mickey Mouse jacket.

I'll post pics when I get my new one.
What do you ride? I have a cousin in Wisc. Her and her DH both ride Harleys, sorry,don't have that kind of "scratch".


Here's my baby

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P8030495.jpg

Harley 883 Custom Sportster

I had never heard of Qlink so I looked it up. Interesting looking bikes. I kinda like them.

[O'BWV]

You are all so cute! And I agree with Enna... I so want to start that tradition! Cute!


Thanks Shelley - kids cute, me ready for the dirt, but thanks. How is your DH feeling? I read a couple of hundred pages back that he couldn't get the DR. today. Hopefully tomorrow then and hopefully he's feeling better!!

[buckifan]

Here's my baby

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P8030495.jpg

Harley 883 Custom Sportster

I had never heard of Qlink so I looked it up. Interesting looking bikes. I kinda like them.

Looks cool Monica!

Get your motor runnin.....

[FINCANTIERI]

or as we refer to it in the great state of Florida

NO CHILD CAN READ!!!!!!

I hope that is a joke. NYC elementary and JHS's are good, but the HS's are too dangerous. Other than a limited list of specialized schools, private HS's are a must.

[O'BWV]

Here's my baby

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P8030495.jpg

Harley 883 Custom Sportster

I had never heard of Qlink so I looked it up. Interesting looking bikes. I kinda like them.


WooHoo so cool Motorcycle Mama!!

[got2travel]

pirate: Pirate Joke of the Day pirate:
(filling in for Esteri)

Why couldn't the pirates play cards?





The captain was standing on the deck!


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:thumbsup2

[DiaLady]

A tissue warning is advised if you care to read. I needed them as I wrote the Reader's Digest condensed version of our story........(buckifan said I should put the tissue warning in bold red letters, so I'm taking her advice).........


.......we were married about two years and decided to try to start a family. After 4 months of trying we found out that we were expecting our first child the following May. The day before my 22nd birthday in April 1977, Hazel went into labor and off to the hospital we went. Upon having an exam, the nurse asked Hazel the last time she felt life. We were young, caught up in the moment not thinking anything of the question. A short while later I was told that I could go into the changing room to get ready as Hazel would be going into delivery very soon. When I came out, Hazel was already moved to the delivery room and I was told I couldn't go in due to complications. The next words I share were words that I will never forget and are eched in my memory forever. I heard Hazel ask if the baby was OK, the nurse replied, "The baby is dead." The doctor arrived a few minutes after Kristen was delivered, and I had the task of telling my in-laws the news, as they were in the Father's Waiting Room. My mom and step-dad arrived at the hospital a few minutes later.

We tried again and again for another child, but to no avail. We went through years of fertility treatments, and finally the fertility specialist gave us a 1/2 of 1% chance of ever having another biological child. After hearing this news, we finally gave up on all fertility treatments and put everything in God's hands. We decided if He wanted us to have a child, then He would provide it.

In 1988 were we contacted about a young girl who was 6 months pregnant and was asked if we would be interested in adopting her child after it was born. We went through the last 3 months of the pregnancy with her. In February 1989 a baby girl was born as Hazel and I sat in the Father's Waiting Room (the same Father's Waiting Room I was in 12 years earlier), only to be told that the child had less than a 20% chance of survival. The baby girl was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and we didn't know if we would ever get the chance to see her. After three long days of testing on the baby, and with the birth mother's permission, we were allowed to visit our daughter. We met with the doctors and were advised it did not look good for our daughter. We found out that she was born with a form of dwarfism. The birth mother let us name our baby Barbara Jean(BJ). BJ fought long and hard, had a major surgery, an infection set in, and within a month she lost her battle and died a few days after Mother's Day 1989. The birth mother allowed us to bury BJ next to our daughter Kristen. The entire time BJ was at CHOP, the birth mother only came twice, once to sign for the surgery, the second to remove BJ from life support, other than that, Hazel and I took care of all of BJ's needs. We made daily visits to the hospital for the 12 weeks she was there.

On September 16, 1990 we received a call about a baby girl that was born the night before in Oaxaca, Mexico and were asked if we would be interested in adopting her. After 7 months, and 4 trips to Mexico we were finally able to bring Angelina home with us, and she has been the apple of her daddy's eye ever since, even when she drives me up a wall.

I don't know why I felt the need to share this, but it helps with my healing even after all these years.

Andy --

Thank you for sharing (I holding my tissues). We have many friends that have adopted and are so thankful for the blessing those children are (even when they are a pain). Wish more and more folks would open their hearts to these kids.:cheer2:

[goofyforlife]

In ref to the group Palo dinner, this group is just too big. Y'all are on your own for Palo. :goodvibes

Not even a geek reunion dinner :confused3

[O'BWV]

I hope that is a joke. NYC elementary and JHS's are good, but the HS's are too dangerous. Other than a limited list of specialized schools, private HS's are a must.



Jack did you go to a public NY High School. Me & DH went to Tilden in Brooklyn. Recently found out they are closing it as a failing school. Let me tell you it was already failing in the late 70's

[captaincrash]

How much do we tip on 100 cheese platters?

Can jello shots (or S*its) be made in a crock pot?

Somebody take a memo for me....

#1) CAll TA in the morning and request cabin assignments furthest AFT towards aft elevator cluster.

#2) Start shopping for 300' extension cord....

#3) Start shopping Disney Outlet for jello molds on clearance...

[dahuffy]

I'm feeling that way too Deb....Only my car is trapped in the ice....

UPDATE: good news...The ice melted enough by afternoon that my DH got my car out of it's ice prison..... Now i will be able to get out later this week when i'm cleared to drive....:yay:

BTW Deb.... You'll have to tell me the +/- of having a moped. I only live 4 miles from work and i'm dying to get one. Hoping for spring 08.

Can't think of any real minuses,per sae. Other than cold or wet weather and the idiot cagers that don't see you. And by the way,it's a Scooter. Mopeds you have to peddle first to get the engine to start,this one you just turn the key,give it some gas and go. It's a Pink Buddy 125cc, made by Genuine Scooter Co. I've had it since June of last year(27th Anniversary present from Kev). This one is fully automatic so there's no clutch,no shifting. I paid $2700 for it,2 year warranty and free road side service. One of the pleasures I get from driving it is the looks and comments that I get from people,especially while I'm sitting at a light. I had a lady today that couldn't get her car parked fast enough before I went into Target. She came running up and wanted to know if she could take a picture of it! What really got her was the "Tinkerbell"decal I have on the front of it:) It gets about 90 miles per gallon and will do 60 no problem.

Incidentally,I'm cleaning her up and getting ready to put her on consignment this week....Kevin got a bigger bike in Nov. and now I want one.

If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask.:thumbsup2

[atakaratemom]

I love you dress!:thumbsup2

Thank you Caroline!!

[MJGirl]

Wow .. I take a day off and I missed over 1500 posts. How do you folks keep up the pace. Thank you Lisa for the summary's It would take me all day to catch up! Nothing new here. I have been on, but have been spending some time researching my first cruise. Hope everyone in the north is getting dug out of the snow. We actually had a nice day here. Cold but no wind. That I can handle. By the way, Happy President's day everyone. There is no holiday up here between New Years and Easter. There is pressure on the government to make Flag Day (mid February) a national holiday, but I won't hold my breath :rotfl:

Any how ... take care all!

[goofyforlife]

Go make amends with Charles Marshall.....he is the king.........

Here here Judy..... CM Band was the ****.......

[FINCANTIERI]

Jack did you go to a public NY High School. Me & DH went to Tilden in Brooklyn. Recently found out they are closing it as a failing school. Let me tell you it was already failing in the late 70's

No, I went to St. Francis Prep. in Fresh Meadows, Queens. It was and is the largest parochial HS in the country. It is still a great school, just alot more expensive.

[lbgraves]

YEAH!!! I finally figured out how to fix the picture!!! Does anyone else have one they would like done while I can remember what I did? :lmao:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/Sceviour7-32-1.jpg

[atakaratemom]

Here's my baby

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P8030495.jpg

Harley 883 Custom Sportster

I had never heard of Qlink so I looked it up. Interesting looking bikes. I kinda like them.

Love it Monica!

"Tramps like us, baby we were born to run"

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Any excuse to sing that song!

[O'BWV]

Well by now you all know me & DH are big fans but tomorrow @ 9 am Police Tickets go on sale to the public thru TicketMaster!!!!!!!


Roxannnnne!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dahuffy]

Here's my baby

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P8030495.jpg

Harley 883 Custom Sportster

I had never heard of Qlink so I looked it up. Interesting looking bikes. I kinda like them.

Very Pretty!!! :love: Kevin's jealous:sad1:

[atakaratemom]

YEAH!!! I finally figured out how to fix the picture!!! Does anyone else have one they would like done while I can remember what I did? :lmao:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/Sceviour7-32-1.jpg

What a beautiful picture! I keep trying to put one in my signature, but it comes out HUGE.

[maryisme]

Good evening everyone!

I did try to catch up on and off all day but I'm sure I missed lots of posts.

Thanks for sharing many heartfelt stories. I went through quite a few tissues before I stopped. DD(3) wanted to know why I was crying. Tried explaining but gave up. How do you explain such heartache and joy to a baby.

Anyway, I posted a pic in my sig that I forgot I had and thought it was soooo fitting for this group.

Mary

[O'BWV]

YEAH!!! I finally figured out how to fix the picture!!! Does anyone else have one they would like done while I can remember what I did? :lmao:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/Sceviour7-32-1.jpg


Lisa who's pic is that? It's stunning!!

[lbgraves]

But I doubt he married her for her rhino.

OY!!! :rolleyes1

[atakaratemom]

Well by now you all know me & DH are big fans but tomorrow @ 9 am Police Tickets go on sale to the public thru TicketMaster!!!!!!!


Roxannnnne!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have they announced an L.A. date? I would love to get tickets!

[O'BWV]

Good evening everyone!

I did try to catch up on and off all day but I'm sure I missed lots of posts.

Thanks for sharing many heartfelt stories. I went through quite a few tissues before I stopped. DD(3) wanted to know why I was crying. Tried explaining but gave up. How do you explain such heartache and joy to a baby.

Anyway, I posted a pic in my sig that I forgot I had and thought it was soooo fitting for this group.

Mary

Mary your pic is awesome and your family beautiful!

[windermerejudy]

Judy it's 32 degrees in FL??? 61 degrees is cold...you def need heat....Glad it's fixed!

Yes it has been colder than in a number of years. It is supposed to warm up from tomorrow on and be beautiful this weekend.....tourists will be happy....

Enna not 61 outside.... in my bedroom.....

[buckifan]

No, I went to St. Francis Prep. in Fresh Meadows, Queens. It was and is the largest parochial HS in the country. It is still a great school, just alot more expensive.

How big was your graduating class?

[DiaLady]

While we are not happy with their current school, our Church school is not necessarily better. The test scores are not that great and DS wouldn't have the AG opportunity at all. We are hoping that changing them next year will help both of them.

Lisa --

Have you seriously considered homeschooling? It's no suprise that our area is one of the largest homeschooling areas in the country. Lots to do, lots of support, and you'll be able to make sure your kids get the education they deserve . . . :love:

[O'BWV]

Have they announced an L.A. date? I would love to get tickets!


I didn't see the west coast yet Mary. Only East Coast & Canada. We're fan club members so I'll let you know when I hear. I do know there are Seattle and Vegas dates. Maybe you can swing by Capt's and see The Police too. He has a really nice, freshly painted room :rotfl: :rotfl:

[maryisme]

Mary your pic is awesome and your family beautiful!

Thank you..thank you! I love posting on this board. Lots of great people. Can't wait to meet everyone :).

Mary

[lbgraves]

Ya think we could call room service and order 100 cheese platters to go delivered to deck 7 aft.

Oh, I thought that the crockpots would be great to prepare mini meatballs. :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just saw the 10-day forecast!! Upper 40's, possibly into the 50's!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[lbgraves]

Rhinos are hard to come by in the United States however.........:rotfl2: :rotfl2:



Aren't you guys glad you learned that new word on this thread? Now you sound so intelligent....:lmao:


Yes, HI! Good to meet you! You must be Judy's DH....the O guy. ;) :lmao:

[DiaLady]

YEAH!!! I finally figured out how to fix the picture!!! Does anyone else have one they would like done while I can remember what I did? :lmao:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/Sceviour7-32-1.jpg

What a great looking family, Lisa!

[FINCANTIERI]

How big was your graduating class?

We had about 750 students in my graduating class. The class started out a little larger, but dropped off as the years went by.

[lbgraves]

No, but we can take shifts raiding the buffet & keep it warm in the crockpot. (We'll tell the nonDISers it's bear to scare them off).

Of course we'll have to clear this with Enna - after all, she has the power.

OK so we have the extension cord covered but who is going to bring the power strip? :lmao:

[windermerejudy]

Here here Judy..... CM Band was the ****.......

You think we can start a petition?

It took me awhile to figure out what you called them......I am guessing it is like one of those things that explode.....

[buckifan]

Good evening everyone!

I did try to catch up on and off all day but I'm sure I missed lots of posts.

Thanks for sharing many heartfelt stories. I went through quite a few tissues before I stopped. DD(3) wanted to know why I was crying. Tried explaining but gave up. How do you explain such heartache and joy to a baby.

Anyway, I posted a pic in my sig that I forgot I had and thought it was soooo fitting for this group.

Mary


perfect pic for this group, Mary....nice looking family....

[O'BWV]

No, I went to St. Francis Prep. in Fresh Meadows, Queens. It was and is the largest parochial HS in the country. It is still a great school, just alot more expensive.


I can only imagine what it costs nowadays. Unfortunately, I agree, you don't have a choice. At least you kids will get a great education.

[got2travel]

Toilet paper, a roll of duct tape and coffee.


Sorry John, I guess you might fall off the turlet, I actually didn't make it to Target.

[Enna]

Rhinos are hard to come by in the United States however.........:rotfl2: :rotfl2:



Aren't you guys glad you learned that new word on this thread? Now you sound so intelligent....:lmao:

I learned that word in college. I even know how to spell it without looking it up. Aren't you proud of me? :)

[buckifan]

Lisa who's pic is that? It's stunning!!

That is gorgeous....I'd have it blown up over my mantel if I were them.....

[atakaratemom]

OK Lisa gets on the Vow writing committee....;)

Ooh, Ooh Lisa, pick me, pick me! I want to help write the pirate vows! Remember, I'm good at Shakespeare too!

When we did our renewal with Elvis, he did all of our vows with words from Elvis songs..

"you promise to love her tender and never be a hound dog..."

Well, you get the picture. He wanted us to sing them, but I was laughing too hard. I could barely speak!

[Lil' Grumpy]

wow..texas gets hot?...who would've thought?

:hippie: ..what iam seeing....there's going to be alot of blackmail
material coming out of this cruise...[ i'll think i will invest in extra
batteries :rolleyes1 ]....or someone might make it big on fhv :thumbsup2


* well by the "lookers" of the wenches going on this cruise, the whole
lot may be paying off their cruise working at hooters...:yay:



disney junkie...i think it's neat what you are doing for your son.
what a caring mother you are! :woohoo:



good luck to chris zen..:flower3: on your future additions!

goofyseas...your kids have the disney's princess: look
down to prefection!

jonsing...that's great and :love: your family pic! ,

almost forgot...a big :hug: for the guy waering a pink dress for
support..now's that what i call a distraction! :eek: psssst ladies
what goes with pink , :confused3 , no reason?

* sorry to admitt, but i do get a lil'grumpy when we skip my nap.

[buckifan]

Yes, HI! Good to meet you! You must be Judy's DH....the O guy. ;) :lmao:

If you call him the "O" guy,,,,he'll be wondering what Judy has been saying about him....

[windermerejudy]

Thank you..thank you! I love posting on this board. Lots of great people. Can't wait to meet everyone :).

Mary

Most of us are okay but you gotta watch out for those scabbies.....except Lil Grumpy and rumor has it he is a big pussycat.......:lmao: :lmao:

Can't wait to meet you too and I love the new photo ----its beautiful.

[pyramid2000]

I've been trying to figure out how to balance my laptop on the stationary bike. Only problem is it's the kind with the moving handles so it's a little difficult.

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

You could suspend it from the ceiling!:thumbsup2

[atakaratemom]

I didn't see the west coast yet Mary. Only East Coast & Canada. We're fan club members so I'll let you know when I hear. I do know there are Seattle and Vegas dates. Maybe you can swing by Capt's and see The Police too. He has a really nice, freshly painted room :rotfl: :rotfl:

It would be fun to see them in Vegas!

[O'BWV]

Ooh, Ooh Lisa, pick me, pick me! I want to help write the pirate vows! Remember, I'm good at Shakespeare too!

When we did our renewal with Elvis, he did all of our vows with words from Elvis songs..

"you promise to love her tender and never be a hound dog..."

Well, you get the picture. He wanted us to sing them, but I was laughing too hard. I could barely speak!


Mary that's hysterical those Elvis vows. Can you remember any more of them?

[buckifan]

We had about 750 students in my graduating class. The class started out a little larger, but dropped off as the years went by.

Wow! That is very big!!

I went to Central Catholic HS in Toledo, Ohio and graduated with about 350...we thought our school was big!

[maryisme]

Thanks Deanna,

Out of about 400 photos, it was the only one that we all came nice in :rotfl: and I'm not exaggerating.

:)

Mary

[Enna]

Well, I'm off for the night. I need to do my Bible Study homework before the meeting tomorrow morning.




Stop laughing. Remember I thought it was secret code for "Let's meet for coffee..."

[lbgraves]

I never heard of them being called scooters. We call them all skorts here.:confused3

Skorts have the skirt flap in the front but look like shorts from the back. Scooter skirts have the skirt going all the way around & the shorts sewn in. :thumbsup2

[windermerejudy]

I learned that word in college. I even know how to spell it without looking it up. Aren't you proud of me? :)

What word......rhino?:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[maryisme]

Now that I have some time to post I am in a coma and want to sleep.

Good night all. Please don't post too much :)

Mary

[Enna]

Skorts have the skirt flap in the front but look like shorts from the back. Scooter skirts have the skirt going all the way around & the shorts sewn in. :thumbsup2


I could have sworn it was the other way around.

[lbgraves]

Please indulge me one last time.......before my kids find out I'm posting this..........tomorrow this will be irrelevant because it's his 14th Birthday Picture:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/mare0202/CIMG1742good.jpg

Great shot! How did you make the headband?

[atakaratemom]

Mary that's hysterical those Elvis vows. Can you remember any more of them?

Umm, well there was something about him giving me all his "burning love". :rotfl:

[O'BWV]

Well, I'm off for the night. I need to do my Bible Study homework before the meeting tomorrow morning.




Stop laughing. Remember I thought it was secret code for "Let's meet for coffee..."


Good Night Enna!! Good luck with the Bible Study homework.




(Psst.......please bring the Sweet 'N Low) ;) ;)

[atakaratemom]

Well, I'm off for the night. I need to do my Bible Study homework before the meeting tomorrow morning.




Stop laughing. Remember I thought it was secret code for "Let's meet for coffee..."

We'll be expecting some scripture quoting from you missy!

[Enna]

What word......rhino?:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Otorhinolaryngologist.

[windermerejudy]

wow..texas gets hot?...who would've thought?

:hippie: ..what iam seeing....there's going to be alot of blackmail
material coming out of this cruise...[ i'll think i will invest in extra
batteries :rolleyes1 ]....or someone might make it big on fhv :thumbsup2


* well by the "lookers" of the wenches going on this cruise, the whole
lot may be paying off their cruise working at hooters...:yay:



disney junkie...i think it's neat what you are doing for your son.
what a caring mother you are! :woohoo:



good luck to chris zen..:flower3: on your future additions!

goofyseas...your kids have the disney's princess: look
down to prefection!

jonsing...that's great and :love: your family pic! ,

almost forgot...a big :hug: for the guy waering a pink dress for
support..now's that what i call a distraction! :eek: psssst ladies
what goes with pink , :confused3 , no reason?

* sorry to admitt, but i do get a lil'grumpy when we skip my nap.

Texas is hot in July---who 'd have thunk????

Man to work at Hooters I might have to buy the whole darn duct tape company.......

[pyramid2000]

Well, since you have all been posting pictures of yourselves, I was feeling a bit left out. So I thought I better post one of Mark and I.


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/TheNextFairyGodmother/cid_000e01c75304db6fcba0e1642241abc.gif


ROFLMAOPIMP!!!!

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

[buckifan]

Okay...time to share our little DIS personality quirks.....

For some reason, every time I read a post with the little winking smilie ;) I hear a little high pitched ding go off in my head.....

[DiaLady]

OK so we have the extension cord covered but who is going to bring the power strip? :lmao:

I have the power strip that I brought on our last cruise and NEVER used . . .:rotfl:

[FINCANTIERI]

Now that I have some time to post I am in a coma and want to sleep.

Good night all. Please don't post too much :)

Mary

Good night everyone. Work will be here before we know it. Lisa, once i can figure out how to actually get a picture onto my sig. I will definitely call upon you for your expertise. Jack

[pyramid2000]

They must all be here in my house!

I can't imagine the flip-flops and the dresses - it totally ruins it for me. But then again, I can't stand to see people out in public (ie shopping, movies, dinner) in their PJ's.

So you won't be joining us for our PJ breakfast??:confused3

[justmestace]

These are my two younger kids. They won't be on the cruise with us, but thought I'd share anyway. This was taken on the May '06 Double Scoop cruise.
Jared is almost 13 in this picture and Jordan had just turned 16.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3943.jpg

[DiaLady]

Okay...time to share our little DIS personality quirks.....

For some reason, every time I read a post with the little winking smilie ;) I hear a little high pitched ding go off in my head.....

You are special:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[O'BWV]

Great shot! How did you make the headband?


Thanks Lisa.....I didn't make it (couldn't make it is more like it) I believe I bought it at Party City or DH say WDW. I going to look on the internet see if I can find one. I believe for the crafty, this wouldn't be hard to make. It's a regular headband covered in felt with felt cutouts of candles attached.

[justmestace]

So you won't be joining us for our PJ breakfast??:confused3


What if we don't wear pj's?? :o

[buckifan]

These are my two younger kids. They won't be on the cruise with us, but thought I'd share anyway. This was taken on the May '06 Double Scoop cruise.
Jared is almost 13 in this picture and Jordan had just turned 16.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3943.jpg

Holy Cow! Your dd is beautiful!! Ds is very handsome as well....

[lbgraves]

61 degrees! OH the horror! How did you all survive? Did you break out the emergency gear--like long sleeves & blankets?

LOL! We keep the heat on 67. There have only been 4 days at or above normal the past 30 days here. We are suppose to see the 60s at some point this week. This weather is CRAZY!!!

[got2travel]

Before I slip away...

Here is my latest installment of ...

SEVEN PIRATE QUESTIONS

1) The last movie you saw ... WHICH U liked?
2) Your last "real date".... where did ya go?
3) Motorcycle or soap box racer?
4) Lobster or a nice big Steak?
5) given a choice... would you and your usual party go for voyage in a Roy Suite, or 3 voyages in a veranda.... or 7 voyages in a window suite?
6) What was (or will be) for dinner tonight?
7) TOday ... did you wear Sneakers, Pumps, FLip flops, or what?

<chuckles>







1 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - not so much a great movie but it was hilarious (and of course Johnny Depp is in it)

2 - hmm...hard one, been a long time since I was on a date, I think maybe Hooters. Seriously I met someone who had just moved to CA and had never been to San Francisco. So we were exploring SF and Pier 39 and that's where Hooters is.

3 - MOTORCYCLE

4 - Lobster on the barby

5 - as many as I can baby, 7 in a window suite

6 - Pizza and beer

7 - Crocs....gotta love the ugly clown shoes

[lbgraves]

Not even a geek reunion dinner :confused3

That will be a small group on our own. ;)

[O'BWV]

These are my two younger kids. They won't be on the cruise with us, but thought I'd share anyway. This was taken on the May '06 Double Scoop cruise.
Jared is almost 13 in this picture and Jordan had just turned 16.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3943.jpg



Stacey you're kids are gorgeous! Just like their Mother I see!

[DiaLady]

What if we don't wear pj's?? :o

We said PJ breakfast, not NAKED breakfast . . . :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[lbgraves]

Here here Judy..... CM Band was the ****.......

LOL! Did you mean to say BOMB? :lmao:

[lbgraves]

What a beautiful picture! I keep trying to put one in my signature, but it comes out HUGE.

Post it here or pm me with it & I will work on it. :thumbsup2

[justmestace]

Holy Cow! Your dd is beautiful!! Ds is very handsome as well....


Thank you....but you'd have a really hard time convincing her that she's pretty...she's another one of those who doesn't think so...honestly.

He's at that awkward stage, poor kid.

[jonesing]

I'm running out to Target. Anyone need anything?

A toy chest? Because evidently it's a silly question to seek a toy chest at Toys R Us!! :confused: :headache:

[buckifan]

Well, I'm getting sleepy here....I think I'll now retire to my not freshly painted bedroom. Later all....

[atakaratemom]

This is a picture of the Marigalante, the ship that does the Pirate tour out of Puerto Vallarta. I took it from the beach in PV last year when we were there. We didn't do the Pirate tour, but we heard it was really fun. Here is the link if anyone is interested.

http://www.marigalante.com.mx/default.asp

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a244/mbjarvis/marigalante2.jpg

[lbgraves]

Lisa who's pic is that? It's stunning!!

That is luvmylab.....Laura's family. It was so small in her sig that I wanted to try to let everyone see it. :goodvibes

[windermerejudy]

Stacey ---I think your kids are gorgeous and as I remember meeting your son in the elevator many times he was so polite too.

[justmestace]

A toy chest? Because evidently it's a silly question to seek a toy chest at Toys R Us!! :confused: :headache:


Serious?? Maybe they quit making them, for the safety of our children....you know, too many kids getting trapped in them? It's amazing to me that we all got to be as old as we are without the government telling us how unsafe things were.

[O'BWV]

Well, I'm getting sleepy here....I think I'll now retire to my not freshly painted bedroom. Later all....



Night Deanna!


I gotta hit the hay also.........till tomorrow friends.............

[justmestace]

Goodnight all!

Just had to do that lime green.....the Captain isn't around......:rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

Lisa --

Have you seriously considered homeschooling? It's no suprise that our area is one of the largest homeschooling areas in the country. Lots to do, lots of support, and you'll be able to make sure your kids get the education they deserve . . . :love:

I have and DS is a selfmotiated learner. I think that he would excell with one of the online groups and me to suplement at home. DD on the other hand, just wouldn't work with me teaching her. We just clash too much & I am not able to help her. I didn't teach DS. My only contribution was the brain cells I gave him since I was also an early reader and independant worker. If we are pushed to it, I will do my best. I have a BA so would qualify but doubt my ability to give my kids the best education myself.

[atakaratemom]

Night Deanna!


I gotta hit the hay also.........till tomorrow friends.............

Good night MR! I hate this time difference. Just when I finally get a chance to sit down for a few moments of peace and quiet in the evening, it's super late on the East Coast and you all have to leave.

[justmestace]

Stacey ---I think your kids are gorgeous and as I remember meeting your son in the elevator many times he was so polite too.


You know, he IS a really good kid. They all are...that's one thing that I will definitely take credit for, we raised them well. So far, anyway. I'm really pretty proud of them.

[lbgraves]

What a great looking family, Lisa!

That's not MY family, Theresa! ;)

[sk8ingmom]

Where have Andrew and Pete been?

They have not been back since Lisa put us in time out for discussions regarding the clothing impaired Rugby players and their utencils....

Oh I missed all that! I skimmed for a while to look for it, but alas no success.

go Caroline, go Caroline.....

I hope someone is bring her little cups of water to splash in her face.....

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

What is NCLB?

No child left behind.

or as we refer to it in the great state of Florida

NO CHILD CAN READ!!!!!!

IMHO -
NCLB = ACM (All Children Mediocre)

[pyramid2000]

This is my 3 kids...Dane 7, Blake 4, Drew 10


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/windermerejudy/scan0003.jpg

Priceless!:goodvibes