8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 11

[darthrugby]

Hey wenches, look out the window....

Steal it swabbies pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

These wenches are too smart for that!

[tom31b]

closer....



closer.....


closer.....

[Diznyfan68]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.


Now I'm going to miss the pirate run.....unless you all are kind enough to wait a few hours.....I'm about to hit the 75 min commute....


Great news Monica!:cool1:

[micmse2003]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: Waiting.:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[LITTLEKID58]

We can do this

:lmao: :lmao:

[geffric]

LOL .. waiting

[arlenesp]

We have a site in Palentine.

[tom31b]

Now everyone wants to post

[Diznyfan68]

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Ok swabbies we must capture the 50,000!

I beg to differ!

[micmse2003]

Still waiting:rolleyes1

[darthrugby]

pirate:

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

[Grandma4ever]

I really wonder how you all know what post number you will have. Can't seen to figure that out.

[geffric]

We have a site in Palentine.

a site for what?

[arlenesp]

He's really getting hungry:lmao:

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

[tom31b]

Arrrrrrghhhh

darn 40 secs

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Hi All,

Hey Verandaman, dont forget to post about you FL trip when you get back
Have a great trip

[Diznyfan68]

pirate:

[darthrugby]

:cool2:

[Grandma4ever]

:cool1:

[geffric]

i offically hate the 40 second rule...

[Diznyfan68]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congrats on the BIG PIRATE...and with a real post to boot!pirate:

[arlenesp]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congrats Roger. MIssed it by 1 this time. I'm getting closer tho last time it was 2. Now we can go get dinner. Catch y'all later

[allshookup]

Here is some wenches with Fluff, but I don't have Fluff Ketchup. :confused3

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[tom31b]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Wow!!!! A non-fluff post and the pirate: is captured!!!!

Congrats

[micmse2003]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congrats Roger:cool1: :cool1:
I am going to watch what is left of survivor.:lmao: :lmao:

[O'BWV]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:



ROGER!!!!!!! Congrats to you on the 50,000 Pirate! Did you have a little extra Nutmeg tonight Pal???? :lmao: :lmao:

[darthrugby]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

YES!

I might not have to wear a wenches outfit!

[geffric]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY

TODD pirate:

Congrats pirate:

[LITTLEKID58]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congratulations

[tom31b]

Do we get bonus pirates for 50,000????

[darthrugby]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congratulations!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

ROGER!!!!!!! Congrats to you on the 50,000 Pirate! Did you have a little extra Nutmeg tonight Pal???? :lmao: :lmao:

Yes, we are having nutmeg soup, nutmeg chicken and nutmeg pie. You have to load up so that it kicks in by the weekend. :lmao:

[Diznyfan68]

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST

:cheer2: :cheer2: Congrats at getting to #1000!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[lbgraves]

The cookies turned our rather well!!!

The cookie dough was from a fundraiser at Lina's school. Since we didn't have room in the freezer when the cookie dough arrived the other day, Hazel put it in the frig, the cookies needed to be baked within 7 days after thawing out. This trip came up at just the right time!!!

Survivor is back on it's regular night people, who will be voted off tonight? :confused3


Glad that the cookies passed inspection, Andy. ;)

IDK who will go but I sure wouldn't miss Rocky. That guy is a loud mouthed jerk! :rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.


Now I'm going to miss the pirate run.....unless you all are kind enough to wait a few hours.....I'm about to hit the 75 min commute....


THAT IS FANTASTIC NEWS, MONICA!!!!!!!!

[tom31b]

With everyone on vacation, may be quite a few days for the next pirate...

[darthrugby]

Yes, we are having nutmeg soup, nutmeg chicken and nutmeg pie. You have to load up so that it kicks in by the weekend. :lmao:

Just in time to start hallucinating to. Or is that the idea?

[Diznyfan68]

Good evening!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!

Chrissie

:cheer2: :cheer2: Way to go Chrissie!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[allshookup]

Wow that went quick! Congrats Nutmeg Man! Even tho you're a scabbie! pirate:

[O'BWV]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.


Now I'm going to miss the pirate run.....unless you all are kind enough to wait a few hours.....I'm about to hit the 75 min commute....


Monica really GREAT news!! Glad the stress is behind you too!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Just in time to start hallucinating to. Or is that the idea?

Thats what I was implying Pete. Wow, I have been working 12 of the last 14 days and only lurked in the early morning before work. There was that problem with the boards going down every night at about 7pm PDT so have been concentrating on this summer's vacation. Looks like I came back at the right time.

[Diznyfan68]

Hello Everyone!!! Happy Thursday!


I don't have alot of time to chat tonight because of preparing for the big trip!

I did want to let you guys know I two, count 'em two drs. appts. today.

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!

First off :scared1: - make sure you follow dr's orders and follow up when you get home!:grouphug:

Secondly, you'll look beautiful in a day or two...just in time for your arrival in WDW.

[darthrugby]

Goodnight everyone have to work the overnight shift. Will check in sometime tomorrow:)

Congratulations again Roger!

[lbgraves]

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST

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[Diznyfan68]

YES!

I might not have to wear a wenches outfit!

Don't get too far ahead of yourself there Pete...I think I still see a wenches outfit in your future:lmao:

[Diznyfan68]

With everyone on vacation, may be quite a few days for the next pirate...

I'm not going to be on vacation:sad:

[Diznyfan68]

Goodnight everyone have to work the overnight shift. Will check in sometime tomorrow:)

Congratulations again Roger!

Night Pete!

[Verandah Man]

WOW!!! I step away for an hour to watch Survivor and 8 pages are added tonight. I best get busy and see what I missed, and see who got the 50,000 post pirate:

[geffric]

Good Day all, and Happiest of Birthdays to Todd, Sammy and Pete. :hippie: party: :bday: Me too.. Happy Birthday..

I stand at the dryer and pull the shirts out one at a time and hang them up. Most of them do not need to be ironed at all or at least very little. OMG I do this too..



I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.
....

Congrats.. that is great news..

[geffric]

I'm not going to be on vacation:sad:

Vacation? I wish I was going on vacation.. but alas not me either

[Verandah Man]

Good evening!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!

Chrissie

Good work there Chrissie!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

I'm trying, but no one is helping....

I was willing but my 6 yo DD was enjoying Little Bear Rainy Day Activities. :sad2:

[Verandah Man]

You're so lucky you get to leave tomorrow. Do you make ity down in a day or do you split it for 2 days of driving?



I'm not sure if we are going to leave tomorrow evening or wait until Saturday morning to leave. It all depends on how I feel when I get home from work, and our "ST" still has to get her stuff together.

Either way, we will stop and get a motel for the night. We don't drive straight through anymore.

[geffric]

So DH gets an Opportunity to teach a class in PHX in June.. well DS#2 graduates on June 6th and DS#1 finishes finals on June 8.. and then they don;t have football or summer school until the 13th.. so i said .. we meet ya in PHX.. but there were no free airfares..:mad: and the airfares that are left at $250+ each..:mad: :mad: so PHX and sedona and grand canyon are out..

Then DS#2 said he wanted to do a paintball tour and Dh could drive him and 4 of his friends to various paintball places for 6 days..:confused3

So I had a great idea that DS#1 and I would go for StarWars weekend..while DH and DS#2 were doing the paintball thing..... sounds like a good idea to me.. but DH didn't think so..

[atakaratemom]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Yeah for you Roger!! And such a nice birthday post too.

Congrats on the pirate:

[got2travel]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY

TODD pirate:



This is a perfect pirate post....congrats Roger

[geffric]

I'm not sure if we are going to leave tomorrow evening or wait until Saturday morning to leave. It all depends on how I feel when I get home from work, and our "ST" still has to get her stuff together.

Either way, we will stop and get a motel for the night. We don't drive straight through anymore.


How long of a drive is it?

[Diznyfan68]

So DH gets an Opportunity to teach a class in PHX in June.. well DS#2 graduates on June 6th and DS#1 finishes finals on June 8.. and then they don;t have football or summer school until the 13th.. so i said .. we meet ya in PHX.. but there were no free airfares..:mad: and the airfares that are left at $250+ each..:mad: :mad: so PHX and sedona and grand canyon are out..

Then DS#2 said he wanted to do a paintball tour and Dh could drive him and 4 of his friends to various paintball places for 6 days..:confused3

So I had a great idea that DS#1 and I would go for StarWars weekend..while DH and DS#2 were doing the paintball thing..... sounds like a good idea to me.. but DH didn't think so..

I think it sounds like a GREAT idea!

[got2travel]

So DH gets an Opportunity to teach a class in PHX in June.. well DS#2 graduates on June 6th and DS#1 finishes finals on June 8.. and then they don;t have football or summer school until the 13th.. so i said .. we meet ya in PHX.. but there were no free airfares..:mad: and the airfares that are left at $250+ each..:mad: :mad: so PHX and sedona and grand canyon are out..

Then DS#2 said he wanted to do a paintball tour and Dh could drive him and 4 of his friends to various paintball places for 6 days..:confused3

So I had a great idea that DS#1 and I would go for StarWars weekend..while DH and DS#2 were doing the paintball thing..... sounds like a good idea to me.. but DH didn't think so..


AWWW.....sounded like a good plan to me too....what's with these swabbies?

[maine_jennifer]

Hey all... just missed the pirate run I see. :thumbsup2 Good. (Congrats to the winner!)

Now I need some serious thinkin' help here. I just got an intriguing e-mail.... it's part of the pirate: POTC event (http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x70301fcb4) pirate: at WDW that I'm doing in May. They want answers to these questions, with no explanation as to why they're asking. :confused3 I want to make my answers stand out, to be creative, to make those reading them laugh and marvel at my whit.

I know that Crash usually does the "Answer Me This" type of thing, but I'm hoping some of your answer will light a spark in my imagination. (My brain is so dead right now, it really needs a spark!) Either that, or I'll just pirate your answer and use them as my own. So, be creative and answer these 9 questions...

Favorite Ocean:

Favorite Pet – kind and name:

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Favorite Food:

Favorite Pirate slang:

Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies:

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie):

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE:

What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?:
Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.

[micmse2003]

no, I am in Palatine not to far from you.. ( your in Schaumburg right?? Did i remember that correctly)

I remember where you live.:thumbsup2 I also know there was someone in St. Charles,Illinois that wanted to join us. Seems like years ago. I just can't remember the name.:confused3

[got2travel]

Overall a pretty good day. I didn't feel like I was stressing about the job, but now that I have the good news, I feel like a weight has been lifted.

And, I got a info packet from DCL for my Med cruise, which thanks to the job situation working out, I still get to go. :cool1:

And got asked out for a date for this weekend. (good thing it wasn't for Friday so I won't miss chat :rotfl: )

Yep, pretty good day today. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket too? :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Vacation? I wish I was going on vacation.. but alas not me either

Me either. :(

[Verandah Man]

I know Andy watches Survivor! But I'm sure he is here as well.


Not tonight Arlene, I stepped away from the laptop to watch Survivor, came back to see I was 8 pages behind. :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[geffric]

Hey all... just missed the pirate run I see. :thumbsup2 Good. (Congrats to the winner!)

Now I need some serious thinkin' help here. I just got an intriguing e-mail.... it's part of the pirate: POTC event (http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x70301fcb4) pirate: at WDW that I'm doing in May. They want answers to these questions, with no explanation as to why they're asking. :confused3 I want to make my answers stand out, to be creative, to make those reading them laugh and marvel at my whit.

I know that Crash usually does the "Answer Me This" type of thing, but I'm hoping some of your answer will light a spark in my imagination. (My brain is so dead right now, it really needs a spark!) Either that, or I'll just pirate your answer and use them as my own. So, be creative and answer these 9 questions...

Favorite Ocean: Altantic

Favorite Pet – kind and name: parrot.. named squaky

Favorite Vacation Spot: WDW of course.. but then DCL on the high seas

Favorite Food: RUM

Favorite Pirate slang: ARRRGH

Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies: gold

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie): Movies icause there are nore of them and I can view them anytime

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: the guy on the bridge with the dirty feet and keg of RUM

What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?:
Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.

PIRATE WENCH..

[justmestace]

Hello Everyone!!! Happy Thursday!


I don't have alot of time to chat tonight because of preparing for the big trip!

I did want to let you guys know I two, count 'em two drs. appts. today.

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!


IBUPROFEN! I take it every day in Florida, or when I'm at the parks, and it keeps my legs from swelling up like sausages.

[atakaratemom]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!



That's great news Monica! I am so happy for you!!:cheer2:



I did want to let you guys know I two, count 'em two drs. appts. today.

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!

You deserve this vacation Pal!! Just take great care of yourself and be sure to listen to your doctor. :hug:

[micmse2003]

Glad that the cookies passed inspection, Andy. ;)

IDK who will go but I sure wouldn't miss Rocky. That guy is a loud mouthed jerk! :rolleyes1

I agree! He should have been voted off weeks ago!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

I'm sure he has his lap top in front of him


Actually Peter, the laptop was behind me...............:lmao:

I was laying on the floor watching TV, being all nice and comfy................;)

[geffric]

I rember where you live.:thumbsup2 I also know there was someone in St. Charles,Illinois that wanted to join us. Seems like years ago. I just can't remember the name.:confused3

I keep thinking that i will run into you on Golf road or Barrington Rd at various places.. :car: when I am out running errands.. we'll have to make a plan and meet for ......????

[justmestace]

Thanks everyone for your "congrats!". I have reached goal one so I am revitalized to move on to another.....

I am off now have a great night!
Ciao!:yay:
Chrissie


Very good! :thumbsup2 I just got started and was excited to lose four pounds. I may take out a billboard when/if I lose over 30! :yay:

[micmse2003]

i offically hate the 40 second rule...

It got me too!!!:headache: :headache:

[PBader]

"Happy Birthday"
Pete
Sammy
and
Todd-Captain Jack Sparrow

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I hope you all had great birthdays!

[O'BWV]

IBUPROFEN! I take it every day in Florida, or when I'm at the parks, and it keeps my legs from swelling up like sausages.



Thanks for the tip Stace...any idea why the swelling occurs to begin with??

[geffric]

I keep starting to lose weight but then get stuck and end up being fatter and fatter and fatter... maybe next week..

[lbgraves]

And got asked out for a date for this weekend. (good thing it wasn't for Friday so I won't miss chat :rotfl: )


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Sorry but that is the true sign that you are a DISaholic!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You plan your social calendar around DIS chat. :rotfl2:

[geffric]

Thanks for the tip Stace...any idea why the swelling occurs to begin with??

might be humidity related.. or salt retention..

[geffric]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Sorry but that is the true sign that you are a DISaholic!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You plan your social calendar around DIS chat. :rotfl2:

LOL:rotfl:

[Diznyfan68]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Sorry but that is the true sign that you are a DISaholic!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You plan your social calendar around DIS chat. :rotfl2:

My name is Lorri and I'm a DISaholic.:lmao:

[Verandah Man]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:



Way to go Roger!!!

Congrats on post #50,000!!!

[Verandah Man]

Hi All,

Hey Verandaman, dont forget to post about you FL trip when you get back
Have a great trip



Thanks Ed!!! :thumbsup2 We are really looking forward to getting away!!! ;)

[The FairyGodmother]

How about a "Perfect Ten"!

Very good! :thumbsup2 I just got started and was excited to lose four pounds. I may take out a billboard when/if I lose over 30! :yay:

I'm 1.2 pounds away from the 30 mark. I would like to hit that before vacation but I have been pretty much plateaued for 3 months so I am not sure if it will happen.

Congrats on your milestone.

[justmestace]

Thanks for the tip Stace...any idea why the swelling occurs to begin with??


My legs will swell so much that it breaks the capillaries in the legs. Then it itches and burns, not to mention looks ugly. The doctor didn't really know why. Most likely a combination of all that walking and carrying too much weight around, not drinking enough water, and too much salt. And I'm sure the humidity does play a part in it.
But if I start with the Ibuprofen before I get swollen, then I don't get swollen!

On the Blabbermouth thread, we referred to it as "Old lady leg syndrome"....'cause a lot of us got it.

[justmestace]

I'm 1.2 pounds away from the 30 mark. I would like to hit that before vacation but I have been pretty much plateaued for 3 months so I am not sure if it will happen.

Congrats on your milestone.


Excellent! Sometimes when I've hit a plateau, if I take one weekend, and eat whatever I want, it somehow jump starts the metabolism. :confused3
Or you could try the "fish and asparagus" thing for a couple of days. Eating only that for a couple of days puts you back into ketosis. (fat-burning)

[Verandah Man]

Goodnight everyone have to work the overnight shift. Will check in sometime tomorrow:)

Congratulations again Roger!



Good Night Peter :wave:


I have to leave shortly to pick up our "ST" from play practice.

[got2travel]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Sorry but that is the true sign that you are a DISaholic!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You plan your social calendar around DIS chat. :rotfl2:



oh yes DISaholic....that's me

[Verandah Man]

How long of a drive is it?



For us, it is about 20 driving hours. We do stop about every 2 to 3 hours, if nothing more just to get out of the car and stretch for about 10 or 15 minutes. These bodies aren't as young as they used to be................:laughing:

[Diznyfan68]

Getting ready to turn in...it's been a rather long week - TGIF tomorrow!

Andy & MR...safe travels and enjoy your vaca's. Remember...lots and lots of pic's!

For anyone not traveling tomorrow -don't forget chat at 9!

Thanks again for all the birthday wishes for Pete!

See ya on the flip side everyone.

[O'BWV]

My name is Lorri and I'm a DISaholic.:lmao:



Hi Lorri. My name is Mary Rose and I'm a DISaholic....and I frequently suffer from DIS Neck, DIS Ankle, and DIS Butt!! :rotfl2:

[O'BWV]

Getting ready to turn in...it's been a rather long week - TGIF tomorrow!

Andy & MR...safe travels and enjoy your vaca's. Remember...lots and lots of pic's!

For anyone not traveling tomorrow -don't forget chat at 9!

Thanks again for all the birthday wishes for Pete!

See ya on the flip side everyone.


Night Lorri!! I'll miss chat tomorrow night. I won't be there, so I am square. I won't be there next week either so I'll be squared!

[lbgraves]

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.

[PBader]

Morning:goodvibes

Wow 3 more posts to go!

Hope everyone has a great day today. Hope you don't mind if we drop by on Friday. That is if we can get away from the DGKs. So we will be a maybe.
Everyone is coming down to the World in the next few weeks. Just remember to bring your sunblock and hats to protect yourself from the sun.Hopefully it won't be too hot and you guys can really enjoy the park!

Arlene said they might come over to the meet, so I sent her the information I had. As far as I know, I think we have everyone covered . :thumbsup2

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[O'BWV]

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.



:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[atakaratemom]

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)

[Verandah Man]

Night Lorri!! I'll miss chat tomorrow night. I won't be there, so I am square. I won't be there next week either so I'll be squared!



Gotta make this quick as I've got to get going..................MR, you WILL be in chat next Friday night............we WILL be having our own chat around the pool in OKW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

OK, I'm outta here for the night, see y'all in the mornin' :wave:

[O'BWV]

MY FACE HURTS :sad: :sad:


Reminds me of that old joke:
Does you face hurt?
No, why?
Cause it's killing me! :lmao:

I crack me up :rotfl2:

[O'BWV]

My name is Lorri and I'm a DISaholic.:lmao:

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)



Oh we're gooooood..........we're really goooooood!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[geffric]

MY FACE HURTS :sad: :sad:


Reminds me of that old joke:
Does you face hurt?
No, why?
Cause it's killing me! :lmao:

I crack me up :rotfl2: :laughing:
Gotta make this quick as I've got to get going..................MR, you WILL be in chat next Friday night............we WILL be having our own chat around the pool in OKW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

OK, I'm outta here for the night, see y'all in the mornin' :wave: Have a great time drive safely.

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)

I resemble that remark.. :rotfl2:

[atakaratemom]

MY FACE HURTS :sad: :sad:


Reminds me of that old joke:
Does you face hurt?
No, why?
Cause it's killing me! :lmao:

I crack me up :rotfl2:

You crack me up too! :lmao: :lmao:

I am sorry your face hurts but it's just like you to keep a sense of humor about it!

[O'BWV]

Gotta make this quick as I've got to get going..................MR, you WILL be in chat next Friday night............we WILL be having our own chat around the pool in OKW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

OK, I'm outta here for the night, see y'all in the mornin' :wave:


That's right Andy! Too bad brack can't come and bring his wireless card thingy, then we might be able to chat with our DISbuds!

[lbgraves]

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)

Mary, don't let your family DISpise you because they think that you are DISillusional about reality. You DIServe to be happy too. :goodvibes

[geffric]

Lisa.. did you ever get my email when i said I would help on the wenches tea???

[micmse2003]

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.

Well said Lisa.:thumbsup2 The question is where do we get help?????:rotfl2: The Dis Board just feeds off our" Dis" ease.:lmao:

[lbgraves]

That's right Andy! Too bad brack can't come and bring his wireless card thingy, then we might be able to chat with our DISbuds!

Don't DISpair, MR. I am sure that with the rest of the DISgang there you wont DISpise the fact that you are not in DISchat with us. :thumbsup2

[geffric]

Well said Lisa.:thumbsup2 The question is where do we get help?????:rotfl2: The Dis Board just feeds off our Dis disease.:lmao:

LOL:rotfl: :rotfl2:

[O'BWV]

Just because people are DISapproving of our DISfunctional DISease don't let them DISrepect us!

[atakaratemom]

Mary, don't let your family DISpise you because they think that you are DISillusional about reality. You DIServe to be happy too. :goodvibes

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Thank's Lisa!!!

[lbgraves]

Lisa.. did you ever get my email when i said I would help on the wenches tea???

Yes, I have looked at that several times when entering information for the website however I am always getting DIStracted. I will enter your name there now. ;)

[PBader]

You all are quite humorous tonight with the Dishumor.:lmao:

Andy and MR, you all have a safe trip down the the mouse. I will see you all next Friday.:woohoo: :woohoo:

Everyone have a nice evening.:)

[FINCANTIERI]

Don't get too far ahead of yourself there Pete...I think I still see a wenches outfit in your future:lmao:

There were definitely some wenches outfits in Pete's past.:rotfl2:

[The FairyGodmother]

You all are quite humorous tonight with the Dishumor.:lmao:

Andy and MR, you all have a safe trip down the the mouse. I will see you all next Friday.:woohoo: :woohoo:

Everyone have a nice evening.:)

I second everything you said Paula!!!!

[micmse2003]

Just in case I will not be up ( I won't be) when you are on the boards, have a safe trip. :grouphug: Who else is there to talk with at 4:00 am???.:lmao:

[geffric]

Yes, I have looked at that several times when entering information for the website however I am always getting DIStracted. I will enter your name there now. ;)


Thanks just wanted to make sure that you got it and it didn't get lost in the wide DIStraction..

[lbgraves]

Just because people are DISapproving of our DISfunctional DISease don't let them DISrepect us!

That is true!!! Rise up & join forces!! We have a DISirable DISease which others try to DIStroy. They just don't understand that the DIS is our DIStiny. :hippie:

[geffric]

That is true!!! Rise up & join forces!! We have a DISirable DISease which others try to DIStroy. They just don't understand that the DIS is our DIStiny. :hippie:

well said..

[geffric]

This is from the latest passporter email

Zip-a-Dee-Zip-Line: A Canopy Adventure
by Terry Dagdagan, PassPorter Guest Columnist


Ever wonder what it would be like to fly like Tinker Bell? Has it been your dream to swing through the jungle like Tarzan? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, then I have just two words for you: Canopy Adventure.

In light of Disney Cruise Line's announcement that they will be returning to the West Coast in summer 2008, you may want to start compiling your wish list of shore excursions. One that I would highly recommend for Puerto Vallarta is the Canopy Adventure.

Now, this is not an excursion for the faint hearted. You'll be sliding along ropes strung high above the forest floor, "zipping" from tree to tree (just like in the TV commercials). However, if you ever had the urge to do something adventurous in your life, this just might fit the bill. The Canopy Adventure is open to those ten years and older. While you are required to be over four feet tall, you must also weigh less than 250 pounds and be in good physical condition.

As with most excursions, there are plenty of tour companies that you can book with if you are willing to do the research. We opted to book ours through Disney when we sailed on the Magic the first season it sailed to the Mexican Riviera.

Upon debarking from the ship you will meet up with a tour guide. He will lead the group down the pier, hand out life jackets and board everyone onto a motor boat. A five-minute trip through the harbor brings you to the tour company's office.

The journey continues as everyone loads up and buckles into the back of a Mercedes Unimog all-terrain truck. This 45-minute ride can be a bit bouncy at times as you leave Puerto Vallarta and snake your way up the mountain into the rain forest.

The Canopy Adventure location looks more like a jungle outpost, which helps to set the mood. Everyone is fitted into their equipment which consists of a harness and leather gloves. It won't be your most glamorous pose since you have to squat when putting on the harness. This allows the guide to fit the harness on your body to accommodate hanging from the zip lines.

Next, everyone's valuables are secured, as you are not permitted to carry anything with you. While we felt these items were safe, it is a good idea to only bring the bare necessities for this excursion. Even cameras are not suggested as you are wearing heavy leather gloves that seem like Mickey gloves when you are trying to manipulate a camera.

After a brief safety talk and demonstration on how to conduct yourself on the zip lines (and most importantly, how to stop at the end of each line) you will head off to the first platform. This one is reached by hiking up a short hill. Here you face the moment of truth--or insanity as a few of us were thinking. As I was being hooked onto the zip line, I couldn't help feeling like I Love Lucy's Ethel Mertz trying to figure out how Lucy (a.k.a. one of my traveling companions) had talked me into this one.

There are several well-trained guides who are interspersed between every four or five guests. They handle all of the hooks and lines for you, so you are always properly connected (you are connected to two safety lines at all timesj). When transitioning from a zip line to a platform or vice versa, you always have one safety line connected before switching the second line.

The first zip line is the test to see if a guest can handle the adventure. If the guides feel that you will not be able to complete the course, they will not allow you to go past the second platform. Despite looking more like a crazed Goofy than a graceful Tinker Bell, I was still permitted to continue the course.

By the second or third platform most of our group had gotten down the rhythm of how to stop. This technique involves gently pulling down on the zip line from behind to slow yourself when approaching the next platform.

The actual feeling you will have as you zip through the jungle is beyond words. It is one of the most exhilarating things I have ever done. The sheer thrill of feeling like you are flying is incredible.

One thing to note is that I imagined the platforms to be huge landings. Wrong! They were actually about two to three feet wide, as they circled around each tree. Being just a little bit terrified of heights, I was a little unnerved at first. As expected, I got used to them and only felt like quitting when I realized at one point that I had to walk across a hanging bridge that had no handrails (and was about two feet wide). Not to worry though, it does have a cable above it to hold your well-secured safety lines.

The heights of the platforms range up to 90 feet. Some were lower depending on the terrain. At one point there was a gorilla swing, basically a knotted rope, which landed you on solid ground before zipping on to the next platform. There are a total of eleven zip lines (each with its own unique name), one swing and two hanging bridges.

At the final platform you will be faced with one more daring feat. From about 30 feet off the ground you will need to rappel down. I was lucky enough to be chosen by the guide to go first (after one of the other guides demonstrated), despite the fact that I was in the middle of the group. Perhaps it was because I had mastered the skill so well that they wanted me to show the others how it was done. Or they desperately wanted to get me out of their trees and off of their platform before I hurt myself or others. I prefer to think it was the former.

Once everyone is on the ground, it is a short hike back to the outpost. Everyone is given a snack consisting of chips and a bottle of water. There are also a variety of beverages (yes, alcoholic too) available for purchase. They accept both Mexican pesos and American dollars, but will give you change in pesos. The tour company sells t-shirts at the outpost also.

Another added feature is that you may purchase a DVD of your adventure. While you are zipping on some of the lines, there are some parallel zip lines traversed by a cameraman capturing shots of each person in the group. This you will need to pay for and it will be mailed to you in approximately two to four weeks. Don't forget to tip the guides for the superb job they have done. Our guides were all very safety conscious, and did their very best to see that everyone had a great experience.

So why not save the shopping and sightseeing for the less adventurous. This excursion is sure to send a thrill up your spine and a tingle in your tummy. Just strap on your courage and start practicing your Goofy yell!



About the Author: Terry and her husband Gene live in Las Vegas with their two daughters. They were excited to be aboard the Disney Wonder for its first 10-night Southern Caribbean Cruise last September, and look forward to their next stay at the Disneyland Resort this summer.
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[O'BWV]

We will not let the DIStaste of the DISgruntled, DISparage our DISparate urge to DIS! I will miss you all very much in DISchat, but my DISneck, DISankle, and DISbutt is DISintegrating already.


Somebody spot us :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Wait I gotta go get the DISctionary :rotfl:

[micmse2003]

MR please also have a safe and great vaction. Give the Mickey a big hug for me. Just say Cheryl says Hi. We want details, lots of details!!!!!! WDW be careful, very careful!!!!! The EBPC Disers are invading!!:woohoo: :woohoo:
Have blender and traveling.:goodvibes

[geffric]

:woohoo:
Have blender and traveling.:goodvibes

LOL:rotfl: :rotfl2: :banana:

[geffric]

Night all.. see ya tomorrow..

[lbgraves]

Do you have the DISignated blender packed & armed, MR? :lmao:

[tom31b]

Actually Peter, the laptop was behind me...............:lmao:

I was laying on the floor watching TV, being all nice and comfy................;)

and you missed the chance for 3 in a row... you should know better than to be away from DIS so long....

For us, it is about 20 driving hours. We do stop about every 2 to 3 hours, if nothing more just to get out of the car and stretch for about 10 or 15 minutes. These bodies aren't as young as they used to be................:laughing:

When I was in college, I made it from Trenton, NJ to Boca in under 19 hours including stops. I'm told this wasn't possible....

MY FACE HURTS :sad: :sad:


Reminds me of that old joke:
Does you face hurt?
No, why?
Cause it's killing me! :lmao:

I crack me up :rotfl2:

Better to crack yourself up than answer when you talk to yourself

We will not let the DIStaste of the DISgruntled, DISparage our DISparate urge to DIS! I will miss you all very much in DISchat, but my DISneck, DISankle, and DISbutt is DISintegrating already.
Wait I gotta go get the DISctionary :rotfl:


So what's the record for the most DIS words in one sentence?

[O'BWV]

Do you have the DISignated blender packed & armed, MR? :lmao:


Check Lisa.....DISignated DISblender DISengaged from it's box and DISparate to serve some DISappearing Delights!

[lbgraves]

Check Lisa.....DISignated DISblender DISengaged from it's box and DISparate to serve some DISappearing Delights!

That is great, MR! We wouldn't want you getting stuck in some DISolate DISerted location without the DISignated DISblender DISigned to serve all DISperadoes no matter where they are united in DISperation. :lmao:

[arlenesp]

I keep starting to lose weight but then get stuck and end up being fatter and fatter and fatter... maybe next week..

Must be the chocolate chip pancakes:lmao:

[O'BWV]

That is great, MR! We wouldn't want you getting stuck in some DISolate DISerted location without the DISignated DISblender DISigned to serve all DISperadoes no matter where they are united in DISperation. :lmao:


Girlfriend you WIN! :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[jonesing]

Yes, we are having nutmeg soup, nutmeg chicken and nutmeg pie. You have to load up so that it kicks in by the weekend. :lmao:


hmmmm not sure I want to be near y'all for the aftermath!! :laughing:

[lbgraves]

Girlfriend you WIN! :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 :lmao:

MR!!!! Don't DISpise me!!!!! We cannot be DIStroyed! I say that DISers everywhere can unite over our love of DISney and DISsert.

[arlenesp]

Excellent! Sometimes when I've hit a plateau, if I take one weekend, and eat whatever I want, it somehow jump starts the metabolism. :confused3
Or you could try the "fish and asparagus" thing for a couple of days. Eating only that for a couple of days puts you back into ketosis. (fat-burning)

Oh I love fish and asparagus. I could eat fish every day if I could.Asparagus I love as well.Maybe I'll try that.

[O'BWV]

Well my dear DISfriends I'm off on my vacation!

I will miss you all and I'll miss chat too!

Please remember all the important details :lmao:

See you guys on Easter!

:hug: :love: :grouphug:

[arlenesp]

Andy and MR, Please drive carfully. See ya Friday.

[O'BWV]

Arlene did I miss something??? Are you coming to OKW???

That would be awesome!!

[tom31b]

That is great, MR! We wouldn't want you getting stuck in some DISolate DISerted location without the DISignated DISblender DISigned to serve all DISperadoes no matter where they are united in DISperation. :lmao:

DIS has been the most DISpicible, DISingenuous and DIStasteful DISplay of DIScourse to DISgrace DIS DISboard. I am DIStinctly DISappointed and DISoriented at the DISrespect and DISparagement DIStributed DISproportionately over DISjointed messages on DIS page. Please stop DISrespecting and DISabling the DIScussion with DIS DISertation that you have DIShonestly DISeased DIS DISboard with.

DISpicible....


:banana: :rotfl2:

[tom31b]

And on that note...

good night

[lbgraves]

DIS has been the most DISpicible, DISingenuous and DIStasteful DISplay of DIScourse to DISgrace DIS DISboard. I am DIStinctly DISappointed and DISoriented at the DISrespect and DISparagement DIStributed DISproportionately over DISjointed messages on DIS page. Please stop DISrespecting and DISabling the DIScussion with DIS DISertation that you have DIShonestly DISeased DIS DISboard with.

DISpicible....


:banana: :rotfl2:

Awwww.....don't DISolve in DISperation! If you continue in this manner you will become DISpondent and that would DIStroy our DISfamily. :goodvibes

[O'BWV]

DIS has been the most DISpicible, DISingenuous and DIStasteful DISplay of DIScourse to DISgrace DIS DISboard. I am DIStinctly DISappointed and DISoriented at the DISrespect and DISparagement DIStributed DISproportionately over DISjointed messages on DIS page. Please stop DISrespecting and DISabling the DIScussion with DIS DISertation that you have DIShonestly DISeased DIS DISboard with.

DISpicible....


:banana: :rotfl2:


WOWEE!!! Good Job, that was something else Tom!! So tell me, did you use a dictionary? :rotfl:

[tom31b]

WOWEE!!! Good Job, that was something else Tom!! So tell me, did you use a dictionary? :rotfl:

Nope, internet....

[atakaratemom]

Well my dear DISfriends I'm off on my vacation!

I will miss you all and I'll miss chat too!

Please remember all the important details :lmao:

See you guys on Easter!

:hug: :love: :grouphug:

Have a fabulous vacation MR and take lots of pics. We'll miss you!!:hug:

[Joel110]

Happy B-day Captain, Pete and any others I may have overlooked!



Favorite Ocean: Ocean's Eleven (Twelve was horrible)

Favorite Pet – kind and name: Dog and Black Beardie

Favorite Vacation Spot: Sunset Beach Bar, St. Maarten

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Pirate slang:

Pirated off: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.html

10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?

9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?

8. Come on up and see me urchins.

7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you.

6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon.

5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole?

4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder?

3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.

2. Well blow me down?

And the number one pickup line for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day is …

1. Prepare to be boarded.

Bonus pickup lines (when the ones above don't work, as they often won't)
They don’t call me Long John because my head is so big.

Wanna shiver me timbers?

I’ve sailed the seven seas, and you’re the sleekest schooner I’ve ever sighted.

Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day.

That’s the finest pirate booty I’ve ever laid eyes on.

Let's get together and haul some keel.

That’s some treasure chest you’ve got there.


Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies: Not all treasure comes from silver and gold.

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie): Jar of Dirt

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: I guess the village wenches...It's been five years since I've ridden (the POC ride that is).

What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?:
Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.

I like relating best with Wenches

[arlenesp]

Arlene did I miss something??? Are you coming to OKW???

That would be awesome!!

Yes, we are going to try to get down there on Fri. We watch the GKs til usually 5ish and then we will take the back toll road right into the park. The drive takes around 25 min.Looking forward to seeing you all.

[PBader]

:
sooooo, pbager, just because you can walk around in your basment,
dosen't provide ..all the picture?...what's in your closets? :coffee:

They are clean too! My girlfriend called me today and she is moving to a smaller place and wants to store some of her "unused things" here. She says it is just a FEW boxes. Of course I told her OK. As my mind wandered back to the posts from last night.

My vice is scrapbooking--I have so much paper, albums and embelishments and yet another box was on my porch today when I got home from work! When we finished our basement, we put a mini kitchen area with cabinets, sink, wine cooler, microwave etc.... It is about 5 base cabinets long with upper cabinets also. This is where most my scrapbooking stuff is stored. I also have a large file cabinet full.

[PBader]

:cheer2: :cheer2: OK - I can cheer now -

We are almost official - just Fed Ex'ed our paperwork along with a big check to DVC HQ - with God's luck - on 4/4 we shall be official! Time to celebrate! party: :jumping1:

I'm doing the jig -- :dancer:

:woohoo: :woohoo: another DVC'r :woohoo: :woohoo:
You will enjoy it:)

[PBader]

I really am not complaining, because my job is great, but sometimes I just start to feel a little bit overwhelmed. I wish there were more hours in the day!

I could use a few more every day Mary. Trouble is they would probably still be devoted to work. Hope it gets better soon for you.:hug:

[PBader]

How about a "Perfect Ten"!

:)

[PBader]

Yesterday was great we were able to do a cast preview of Monster Inc.. quite a bit of interaction with the audience.. reminds me of the comedy warehouse in Pleasure Island... They should be having a soft opening for the guests this weekend. Andy have a great time here the weather should be perfect. We are leaving to D.C. on Wednesday 4/4 and returning 4/9.. My daughter is turning the big 30....

Monsters, Inc. sounds like it should be fun! Have a great trip to DC! Enjoy your DD milestone Bday.:thumbsup2

[PBader]

Morning:goodvibes

Wow 3 more posts to go!

Hope everyone has a great day today. Hope you don't mind if we drop by on Friday. That is if we can get away from the DGKs. So we will be a maybe.
Everyone is coming down to the World in the next few weeks. Just remember to bring your sunblock and hats to protect yourself from the sun.Hopefully it won't be too hot and you guys can really enjoy the park!

Hope you can join us. that would be great.:)

[PBader]

I'm :banana: sure :banana: I'm :banana: not :banana: one :banana: of :banana: those :banana: people :banana: you :banana: are :banana: talking :banana: about :banana: today!!! :banana:

Of course you are:goodvibes

[PBader]

I'm in the process of doing that now. My SIL suggested getting a dumpster. DB and I rented the largest one and cleared the house of junky stuff. Our ds was mad and said that I wasn't following the trust (I'm the excutor) and that I threw out everything that that our dad worked for. It was a lot of stuff that you wouldn't want to try to sell at a garage sale! WE even swept the garage. Hey if my db didn't know what something was..would I? LOL!

Of course I know my dad wouldn't of had a problem with what we did. I will be glad when it is all over and the house is up for sale. I got the house, but dd and I decided that there were to many memories there, plus we like our neighborhood.

Will be glad when it is all over and I don't have to deal with issues from 50 years ago. (I'm only 46! LOL!)

Tina, apparently your DS wasn't involved in helping you all go through things. If that is the case they also do not have the right to complain about how it was done. She probably wouldn't have found it to amusing to have had the full dumpster delivered to her.:confused3 (sorry I do have a mean side)
So sorry you are dealing with this. I know it is not something any of us look forward to.:)

[PBader]

Good Morning everyone. I am so behind. I haven't been able to log in at work because our internet access was taken away until a few days ago and I was only able to check out the Dis a few times from home.

The lack of internet access is due unfortunate events at my place of employment. I work in the marketing department of a wholesale mortgage company that specializes in non-prime lending. We are privately owned and managed by a capital holdings company that owns other mortgage related companies. On March 15th, the holding company layed off almost 3,000 people, about 55% of the entire workforce. My company lost about 1,000 people and my department went from 37 to 12. Though I still have a job, they are moving us to another location, which will increase my drive by about 20 minutes, and that's if I leave the house by 7am. By 7:30 the traffic would be a total nightmare. The people who were laid off got 2 months severence and insurance coverage. I actually wish I had been let go so I would have 2 months pay while I looked for a new job. I hate that this is happening because this job has been pretty good to me - flexible hours, relatively good pay.

I know the jobs in this industry are market driven, but it was so hard watching everyone leave and the last two weeks, morale has been so low, that it's a struggle coming to work everyday.

Anyway, that's my story. I am glad I have the Dis and am now looking forward to this cruise more than ever.

Now to try to ketchup a bit.

Happy to be able to "talk" to you all again.

So sorry Karen.

[PBader]

We want lots and lots and lots of pic's - those of us who are not attending want to live vicariously through pic's!

I'll have mine:)

[PBader]

My friend sent me this for my birthday. I about died laughing when I opened it!

http://www.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/125837537_s.jpg



http://www.blueq.com/shop/item/18-productId.125837537_18-catId..html

How fitting Stace!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[PBader]

Count me in on the merger then lay off battle with corporate America. I will find out tomorrow whether or not I have a job. The told us last friday that we are cutting by 23%. Everyone will be told tomorrow whether they still have a job or whether they have 60 days to find something else in the company. If we don't find another job, we will be given a severance depended upon our years of service.

I can't worry or stress over it. My performance reviews have always been good. I've been hand picked for every job change or promotion. At this point I rely on my faith and belief that after this all shakes down I will be where I'm supposed to be at this time in my life. If that means still employeed but with a larger work load. Or if that means unemployeed and looking for work, then that's what I'm supposed to do. I used to stress over it. But we buy someone else every year or two and face cuts each time. I'd be in a perpetual state of fear if I let it rule me.

:hug: :hug:

[PBader]

You go and do the support thing for everyone who can't be there...

BTW, my DH found this on the net the other day, and I love the commentary of the pride, rivalry, and ultimate comraderie of the armed services: Reveille (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2487638612433437293&q=veterans)

That was wonderful.

[PBader]

So I had my first PC cruise dream last night. Interesting that I was talking to people whom I've not yet met, but everyone looked like their pictures that I've seen!

Stace were we wearing our black or white t-*****s?

[PBader]

Hazel is baking chocolate cookies that we can nibble on during our drive to Florida, the smell is making me mighty hungry. I think I might have to taste test one or two of them..............................:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I like cookies :)

[PBader]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.


Now I'm going to miss the pirate run.....unless you all are kind enough to wait a few hours.....I'm about to hit the 75 min commute....
That is great news.:)

[PBader]

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[PBader]

Hello Everyone!!! Happy Thursday!


I don't have alot of time to chat tonight because of preparing for the big trip!

I did want to let you guys know I two, count 'em two drs. appts. today.

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!

:hug: :hug:

[PBader]

Good evening!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!

Chrissie
Congratulations Chrissie! That is awesome:woohoo: :woohoo:

[PBader]

Way to go Chrissie! :banana: It is all about the long run and not about the sprint. I have lost 53 pounds since 12/05. It is not easy but about major changes in lifestyle. I still go over to the "Darkside" as my kids call it when we are on vacations but I know that it is back to good eating when we get home. Keep up the great work.

53 pounds is great Roger!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[PBader]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/sea_mickey.gif

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congrats on the 50,000:thumbsup2

[got2travel]

Paula looks like you were hanging out by yourself tonight. Glad to see you all caught up though.

[Friend_of_Piglet]

Good evening everyone :wave2:

Caught up on 3 days worth.
Wow... just had a flashback to my first day of Kindergarten. All I can remember is standing in the driveway so my mom could take my picture with my Strawberry Shortcake lunchbox. :goodvibes

I loved Strawberry Shortcake!!! My Mom made me a bedspread, curtains and pillows for my room when I was 6 or 7.

I promise I won't be such a downer all the time....

I decided this morning that I am flying to RI for the funeral of the Coastie who died. I need to be there. It's only money. A lot of it, but it's only money.

I spoke to DH "Steve" for the first time this morning since it happened. I've had several conversations with "LCDR Sk8ingdad", the officer, not the man, during the last few days, but today is the first time I've talked to the man.
I need to go to be there with him. He is working so hard to make sure everything and everyone else is taken care of. He is responsible for the well-being of 76 people and one of them is not coming home. Non-military won't get this, but in a way, I represent all of the wives. I've never been one of those wives who try to wear my husband's rank on my own sleeve, I actually avoid it at all costs because it drives me nuts, but this time I need to be there for all the people who can't.

And oh yeah, I having a hour-long press event Tuesday morning with all our local mayors, state legislators and one of AK's senators...no stress at work. It's a great time to take a day or 2 off.

What are they going to do, fire me?

Thanks for listening (reading).

:grouphug: and pixiedust: to you and you family.

Happy Birthday Pete, Sammy & Todd!!!

:bday: party: Hope you had a great day!!!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/sea_mickey.gif

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congratulations Roger on 50,000!!!

Have a very Happy Friday everyone!!!:cheer2: :grouphug: :flower3: to all!!! Andy and everyone else that is going on vacation. Hope you have a great time!!! Stay safe.;)

[Verandah Man]

:wave: "Good Morning & TGIF!!!" :wave:

[Verandah Man]

"Happy Birthday Princess Patricia"

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/birthday1.jpg

[Verandah Man]

Andy and MR, Please drive carfully. See ya Friday.

Okie Dokie Arlene, I just have to get though the work day today, then at 4pm, I will officially be on vacation until April 10th!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

DIS has been the most DISpicible, DISingenuous and DIStasteful DISplay of DIScourse to DISgrace DIS DISboard. I am DIStinctly DISappointed and DISoriented at the DISrespect and DISparagement DIStributed DISproportionately over DISjointed messages on DIS page. Please stop DISrespecting and DISabling the DIScussion with DIS DISertation that you have DIShonestly DISeased DIS DISboard with.

DISpicible....


:banana: :rotfl2:



Yea, what Tom said, goes for me too.........................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

Just checked the 10 day forecast for Deland, FL......it's looking very nice with high temps in the upper 70's to mid 80's during our stay..........I am so looking forward to that!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Time to get our "ST" up, see y'all a bit later :wave:

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

GM pirate:

Presently 66 going up to 82 here in Sunny Central Florida.. Andy and MR have a safe vacation.

Happy Birthday Patricia

party: :bday: party: :bday: party:

:welcome: aboard to all the newbies

:grouphug: :tink: :hug: nd prayers to everyone who is going to need it..

[arlenesp]

So I had my first PC cruise dream last night. Interesting that I was talking to people whom I've not yet met, but everyone looked like their pictures that I've seen!


Morning:goodvibes
Stace, I was thinking of your dream and had a funny thought. Did everyone look like the frozen poses in the pics.And was Andy still wearing the Pirate gear?:lmao:

[kab407]

Congratulation on making it to FRIDAY :banana: :banana: :banana:

Happy Birthday Patricia :cake:

Safe travels to those of you leaving over the weekend. Have a great time. Take planty of pictures!!!!

I head down in 3 weeks. Needless to say, I cannot wait. Anyone else heading down around April 18th? I'll be at SSR.

OK I need to get cracking!

[Verandah Man]

OK, I'm getting pumped here.............:lmao:

Hazel dropped me off at work, then took the car to Jiffy Lube to get the car serviced.

One of Hazel's sisters is going to be taking care of Stefani for us, so no boarding will be needed afterall!!!

Lina still needs to get her clothes together and in the suitcase after she gets home from school today.

I just have to make it through this day of work................;)

[Downrivermama]

Good Morning everyone! TGIF!:cool1:

To those of you who are bouncing off the walls waiting to get on the road to your vacations, it will soon be time! :banana: :banana: :banana:


Now to ketchup.

[sk8ingmom]

Greetings from Minneapolis:sad2:

We sat on the runway in Anchorage for an hour last night, so I missed my connections (yes plural). I'm bouncing to RI. Anchorage, Minneapolis, Detroit, Providence. Now I won't hit RI until 3:25. The wake starts at 4.

AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I CAN'T FIND THE CINNABON!

So if anyone wantneeds a neck pillow, a Paul Bunyan postcard, Golden Gopher grear, a MN lotto ticket or an iPod from a vending machine, just let me know sometime in the next few hours - K?

[Diznyfan68]

That is true!!! Rise up & join forces!! We have a DISirable DISease which others try to DIStroy. They just don't understand that the DIS is our DIStiny. :hippie:

:lmao:
Cue Obi Wan Kenobi...Lisa, use the DIS, feel it. It is your DIStiny.

[sk8ingmom]

Observations from an airport:

When did Faux News Channel get its own store?

I walked by really fast out of fear my head would explode.



Or that I might be trampled by elephants.

[Downrivermama]

Hey all... just missed the pirate run I see. :thumbsup2 Good. (Congrats to the winner!)

Now I need some serious thinkin' help here. I just got an intriguing e-mail.... it's part of the pirate: POTC event (http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x70301fcb4) pirate: at WDW that I'm doing in May. They want answers to these questions, with no explanation as to why they're asking. :confused3 I want to make my answers stand out, to be creative, to make those reading them laugh and marvel at my whit.

I know that Crash usually does the "Answer Me This" type of thing, but I'm hoping some of your answer will light a spark in my imagination. (My brain is so dead right now, it really needs a spark!) Either that, or I'll just pirate your answer and use them as my own. So, be creative and answer these 9 questions...

Favorite Ocean: Atlantic
Favorite Pet – kind and name: Dog her name was Bozo. Hey I was 3 when we got her!:rotfl:
Favorite Vacation Spot: WDW anymore, 2nd is Shenandoah NP

Favorite Food: Salsbury steak w/rice

Favorite Pirate slang: I'd be a pirate if I were you!
Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies: Rubies
Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie):

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: The dog with the keys
What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?:
Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.

Pirate


For us, it is about 20 driving hours. We do stop about every 2 to 3 hours, if nothing more just to get out of the car and stretch for about 10 or 15 minutes. These bodies aren't as young as they used to be................:laughing:


Neither is my bladder!:lmao:

[sk8ingmom]

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

Get well soon MR! Did the Dr/ perscribe blender drinks?

Thanks guys!! :grouphug: Let me tell you when Dr. said Heart Failure....I almost HAD Heart Failure!

Didn't you know...that's the new medically advanced non-invasive test for Congestive Heart Failure.

Step 1 - Tell patient he/she has heart failure
Step 2 - Wait for reaction

If patient keels over, they have tested positive for heart failure. If not, the test is negative.

[DindelsPA]

Morning! g:surfweb:

Trying to catch up. Seems like the pending pirate: got everyone a little chatty last night. :)

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST
:cool1: You go girl!!! :cool1: Congrats!!!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!
Chrissie
:woohoo: Way to go Chrissie!!! Keep up the good work! :woohoo:

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!
MR - :grouphug: You poor thing! Here's some :pixiedust: that it all turns out okay. Hope you have a fantastic vacation!!!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/sea_mickey.gif

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:
Great job on the pirate: , even if you are a pirate: ! :thumbsup2

[sk8ingmom]

Fluff makes ketchup hard

Thank you Alton Brown.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

:) Morning all!:)

:guilty: sorry I did not get around to posting yesterday!:guilty:

:wizard: HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAYS TO::wizard:

OUR ESTEEMED CAPTAIN!

PETE

AND SAMMY

:yay: congrats Arlene on the 1000th:thumbsup2 :yay:


:grouphug: MR - for the medical issues - hope they are resolved VERY soon!!!:grouphug:

:wizard: to everyone getting ready for vacations: HAVE A MAGICAL TIME!!!!:wizard:

:yay: congrats Chrissie on the weight loss - way to go!!!:yay:

[Downrivermama]

Tina, apparently your DS wasn't involved in helping you all go through things. If that is the case they also do not have the right to complain about how it was done. She probably wouldn't have found it to amusing to have had the full dumpster delivered to her.:confused3 (sorry I do have a mean side)
So sorry you are dealing with this. I know it is not something any of us look forward to.:)

Never thought about sending her the dumpster! DB and I know how she is, so nothing will please her.

[sk8ingmom]

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.

[Downrivermama]

Greetings from Minneapolis:sad2:

We sat on the runway in Anchorage for an hour last night, so I missed my connections (yes plural). I'm bouncing to RI. Anchorage, Minneapolis, Detroit, Providence. Now I won't hit RI until 3:25. The wake starts at 4.

AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I CAN'T FIND THE CINNABON!

So if anyone wantneeds a neck pillow, a Paul Bunyan postcard, Golden Gopher grear, a MN lotto ticket or an iPod from a vending machine, just let me know sometime in the next few hours - K?

Sounds like the Minneapolis airport has everything. Are you flying NWA? The NWA terminal in Detroit is really neat. You should be able to find a Cinnabon there. My thoughts are with you and your DH.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Yes, we are having nutmeg soup, nutmeg chicken and nutmeg pie. You have to load up so that it kicks in by the weekend. :lmao:

I have a really nice recipe for nutmeg cookies if your interested - to add to your repertoire!:rotfl:

[Downrivermama]

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.

Maybe the conference room for 1 is for those executives who are addicted to meetings! If they can't meet with others, they meet with themselves!:lmao:

[DindelsPA]

Do we get bonus pirates for 50,000????
Hmmm....good question....NOPE.;)


Overall a pretty good day. I didn't feel like I was stressing about the job, but now that I have the good news, I feel like a weight has been lifted. And, I got a info packet from DCL for my Med cruise, which thanks to the job situation working out, I still get to go. :cool1: And got asked out for a date for this weekend. (good thing it wasn't for Friday so I won't miss chat :rotfl: ) Yep, pretty good day today. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket too? :thumbsup2
Glad to hear you were surrounded by :pixiedust: today! Hope it continues for you! :flower3:


I'm 1.2 pounds away from the 30 mark. I would like to hit that before vacation but I have been pretty much plateaued for 3 months so I am not sure if it will happen. Congrats on your milestone.
Laura - WAY TO GO!!! :banana: :woohoo:

[sk8ingmom]

Yes, we are having nutmeg soup, nutmeg chicken and nutmeg pie. You have to load up so that it kicks in by the weekend. :lmao:

Dry heaves commencing in . . .3 . . . 2 . . . 1


Favorite Ocean: Arctic - yes I'm been in it.

Favorite Pet – kind and name: I always wanted a dog named Stewball

Favorite Vacation Spot: DCL wherever they want to take me

Favorite Food: seafood risotto, heck you could offer me old shoe risotto & I would eat it

Favorite Pirate slang: Yo-Ho (said in a very slow and sarcastic tone)

Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies: emeralds

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie): show us your larbord side

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: the pig

What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?:
Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.
I really want to say Pirate Wench, but probably more Maid.l

[sk8ingmom]

Sounds like the Minneapolis airport has everything. Are you flying NWA? The NWA terminal in Detroit is really neat. You should be able to find a Cinnabon there. My thoughts are with you and your DH.

Thanks Tina.

Yup, NWA. Not impressed with the customer service.
I'll have an hour to kill in Detroit once I get there.

Get your order in early for Red Wings gear, auto parts, Mackinac Fudge & MI lotto tickets...

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Observations from an airport:

When did Faux News Channel get its own store?

I walked by really fast out of fear my head would explode.



Or that I might be trampled by elephants.

:rotfl:

and :grouphug: hope the rest of your journey goes smoothly!!!:grouphug:

[tom31b]

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.

I would bet that the facility that listed it as 2-100 would get more second looks at their brochure too....


Morning! g:surfweb:

Trying to catch up. Seems like the pending pirate: got everyone a little chatty last night. :)



Starting to notice a pattern?

Good Morning everyone! TGIF!:cool1:

To those of you who are bouncing off the walls waiting to get on the road to your vacations, it will soon be time! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Now to ketchup.

And those of us stuck home for the next week will just sit here quietly jealous....

[Diznyfan68]

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.

Maybe the conference room for 1 is for those executives who are addicted to meetings! If they can't meet with others, they meet with themselves!:lmao:

:lmao: :lmao:
There's also tele-conference!

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

a little more "ketching" up:

Monica - great news on the job - it sure does make a difference when people notice and value your hard work and dedication!:)

Roger - congrats on the pirate: !!!!

princess:HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICIA!!! princess:

:lmao: for the "DIScussion" last night!!!!!!:lmao:

[tom31b]

Thanks Tina.

Yup, NWA. Not impressed with the customer service.
I'll have an hour to kill in Detroit once I get there.

Get your order in early for Red Wings gear, auto parts, Mackinac Fudge & MI lotto tickets...

Maybe we should put together the list of good airlines and airports so when we all start making plans in Sept. (unless you have Disney Air, then you can just read and see how bad it might be....)...

[sk8ingmom]

Overall a pretty good day. I didn't feel like I was stressing about the job, but now that I have the good news, I feel like a weight has been lifted.

And, I got a info packet from DCL for my Med cruise, which thanks to the job situation working out, I still get to go. :cool1:

And got asked out for a date for this weekend. (good thing it wasn't for Friday so I won't miss chat :rotfl: )

Yep, pretty good day today. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket too? :thumbsup2

I can help you out today. What state do you want MN, MI, RI?

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)

Are you still required to spend an equal amount of time on other extracurricular activities??

MY FACE HURTS :sad: :sad:


Reminds me of that old joke:
Does you face hurt?
No, why?
Cause it's killing me! :lmao:

I crack me up :rotfl2:

:rotfl: You're too funny. I hope your face feels better soon.

Night Lorri!! I'll miss chat tomorrow night. I won't be there, so I am square. I won't be there next week either so I'll be squared!

Miss one more week and you'll be MRcubed.

[sk8ingmom]

OH bonus for my tavels plans being delayed 5 hours (so far).

Let's see how well you have all gotten to know me during the last 2 months.

Which will I choose:

250 airline miles
Free in-flight beverage (cocktail, beer, wine)

hmmmm... decisions, decisions....

[DisneyVegas1]

Happy Birthday Patricia

:bday: party: party: party: :bday:

[sk8ingmom]

DIS has been the most DISpicible, DISingenuous and DIStasteful DISplay of DIScourse to DISgrace DIS DISboard. I am DIStinctly DISappointed and DISoriented at the DISrespect and DISparagement DIStributed DISproportionately over DISjointed messages on DIS page. Please stop DISrespecting and DISabling the DIScussion with DIS DISertation that you have DIShonestly DISeased DIS DISboard with.

DISpicible....


:banana: :rotfl2:
:worship::worship::worship:


Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: I guess the village wenches...It's been five years since I've ridden (the POC ride that is).

so glad you clarified that

:lmao:

[Downrivermama]

Maybe we should put together the list of good airlines and airports so when we all start making plans in Sept. (unless you have Disney Air, then you can just read and see how bad it might be....)...

NWA has a hub here in Detroit. They have had stinky customer service for the past 20 yrs! :lmao:

I'm trying Southwest in July. Spirit is ok but as of June 1st you have to pay for checked lugage! I had to pay $10 extra both way last month because they are only allowing 1 checked bag per person... until June. They said they want to offer lower fares. But the cost won't be lower if you have to pay for checked bags! Oh and no more comp beverages either.

[got2travel]

Morning all - although I suppose it's getting close to afternoon for many of you.

I want to know who sent the germs over the DIS? My SPT woke up vomitting this morning. Very odd for him. I can count on 1 hand how many times in his life he has actually had something come up. He is rarely sick.
Actually, it's mostly likely due to the 'game' they played at youth group last night. Who could chug the drink fast enough. The drink consisted of milk, chocolate syrup, veggie baby food, hot sauce, banana....not sure what else?? Not sure I want to know. Sent him off to school anyway. Payback to his teacher who just happens to be one of the youth counselors!!!

M - you are in rare form this morning. Glad to see you are keeping your humor in all this.

[Joel110]

OH bonus for my tavels plans being delayed 5 hours (so far).

Let's see how well you have all gotten to know me during the last 2 months.

Which will I choose:

250 airline miles
Free in-flight beverage (cocktail, beer, wine)

hmmmm... decisions, decisions....

:flower3: This must be frustrating. So sorry. Enjoy the :drinking1, as I'm sure you don't want the FF miles and commit yourself to flying NWA again.

It does say a lot that you think of us though when stranded at an airport, although I can't quite put my finger on what it's saying.

[justmestace]

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.


:lmao: :lmao: Quite true.

I'm glad you haven't totally lost your sense of humor during your misadventures at the airport! I'd be totally ticked by now. I could take a lesson from you. :thumbsup2

[justmestace]

Maybe the conference room for 1 is for those executives who are addicted to meetings! If they can't meet with others, they meet with themselves!:lmao:


Or maybe they have multiple personalities! EVIL TWINS! :laughing:

[justmestace]

Conference Room for One.....

For those with DISassociate DISease

[kab407]

Thank you Alton Brown.

Wiping coffee off the monitor....

Good One! :thumbsup2

[justmestace]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICIA!!!

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[kab407]

Greetings from Minneapolis:sad2:

We sat on the runway in Anchorage for an hour last night, so I missed my connections (yes plural). I'm bouncing to RI. Anchorage, Minneapolis, Detroit, Providence. Now I won't hit RI until 3:25. The wake starts at 4.

AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I CAN'T FIND THE CINNABON!

So if anyone wantneeds a neck pillow, a Paul Bunyan postcard, Golden Gopher grear, a MN lotto ticket or an iPod from a vending machine, just let me know sometime in the next few hours - K?

iPod from a vending machine? Ok...... How many quarters is that?

Hang in there M. :grouphug:

There are worse airports to be stuck in. Try San Juan PR for 8 hours. It's an absolute tropical H*ll Hole.

[Diznyfan68]

Happy Birthday Patricia

:bday: party: party: party: :bday:

Being a pirate and pirating this...

Happy Birthday Patricia!

[Joel110]

so glad you clarified that

:lmao:

:lmao: It's because you PR people make me self conscious that I'm going to write something like "Conference Room 1-100" and be flamed. ;)


Seriously, we know it's a tough day for your family today already without the stress of travel delays. It says a lot that you can help relieve that stress with some humor, many others would not handle it so well.

[ChrizJen]

THERE!! All ketch-ed-up!!!I was wondering where you were.:confused3 We need to plan mini meet soon.:thumbsup2

I think I could probably swing a Chicago mimi-meet! Can't make it to CA of FL this year, but Chicago is a weekend (or even just a day) trip for me! Keep me informed!! :thumbsup2

Ok where is Crsh been hiding out? I almost expect him to post one of his long postings at any moment.

I was just thinking this myself...Where IS Crash?!?! :confused3

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.

I STILL HAVE A JOB!
....

AWESOME!! Great news!! :thumbsup2

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

CONGRATS!!!

I'm not going to be on vacation:sad:

Me neither...:sad2: But I have to say that Andy and MR have me almost as excited as if I were going!! Everytime I read one of their posts, I get that fluttery feeling in my gut...I'm the queen of living vicariously...:rotfl: I hope you all have a WONDERFUL time!! (and have a few drinks for me!!)

I like cookies :)

Did someone say COOKIES?!?!

Greetings from Minneapolis:sad2:

We sat on the runway in Anchorage for an hour last night, so I missed my connections (yes plural). I'm bouncing to RI. Anchorage, Minneapolis, Detroit, Providence. Now I won't hit RI until 3:25. The wake starts at 4.

AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I CAN'T FIND THE CINNABON!

So if anyone wantneeds a neck pillow, a Paul Bunyan postcard, Golden Gopher grear, a MN lotto ticket or an iPod from a vending machine, just let me know sometime in the next few hours - K?

You're cracking me up...:rotfl:


Observations from an airport:

When did Faux News Channel get its own store?

I walked by really fast out of fear my head would explode.



Or that I might be trampled by elephants.

Still cracking me up...:lmao:

OH bonus for my tavels plans being delayed 5 hours (so far).

Let's see how well you have all gotten to know me during the last 2 months.

Which will I choose:

250 airline miles
Free in-flight beverage (cocktail, beer, wine)

hmmmm... decisions, decisions....

Still cracking me up...:rotfl2:
Thanks so much for the commentary...It's quite entertaining...Even AT the expense of your sanity...:lmao:

[DisneyVegas1]

Being a pirate and pirating this...

Happy Birthday Patricia!

PIRATE


pirate:

[Verandah Man]

"1/2 day down, 1/2 day to go!!!"

[cinderella_mom]

Good morning everyone.

Hope everyone has a great time on their respective spring vacations. I am taking off one day (4/13) while DD is on Spring Break to go to the Star Wars exhibit and 3-D IMAX Dinosaur movie at the LA Science Museum. WooHoo. Once all this Spring Break nonsense is over, we'll head off to DL again. It was way too busy two weeks ago, even on Monday.

Now to Ketchup...

[cinderella_mom]

Just had to come back and share. Even though announcements were not supposed to happen until tomorrow, my boss just had a converstaion with me.


I STILL HAVE A JOB!


I won't be working for the same boss or even the same kind of work. I got slotted for another position within the company. I was targetted for getting laid off because I'm not working on one of the major projects right now. But my boss and her director lobied for me and found me something.


Now I'm going to miss the pirate run.....unless you all are kind enough to wait a few hours.....I'm about to hit the 75 min commute....

:yay: Congrats. I wish you great luck in your new postition.

[cinderella_mom]

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST

:cool1:

[cinderella_mom]

Good evening!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!

Chrissie

That's terrific. Way to go! :woohoo:

[brack]

I STILL HAVE A JOB!



Congratulations! :thumbsup2

[brack]

That cookie dough wouldn't have lasted one day in our refridgerator. No, there's nothing wrong with our fridge....we would have eaten it!!!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is better than :cake: :thumbsup2

[Sarangel]

Hazel is baking chocolate cookies that we can nibble on during our drive to Florida, the smell is making me mighty hungry. I think I might have to taste test one or two of them..............................:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

That's called Quality Control in our house, and is almost a requirement...

Hope the cookies help keep your strength up.

[brack]

OK Here it is ! My 1000th POST

:woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

GOOD EVENING/ GOOD AFTERNOON and HAWAII GOOD MORNING.

Happy Birthday Patricia!

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND, ( WHEN YOU GET TO IT)

DCL called me today re the Med cruise, so good to call all the way from the USA

[brack]

Good evening!

I hope everyone had a great day! I did! Got "weighed in" today and I am down a total of 32 and 1/2 pounds!!!! I am so excited! Hasn't been easy...but YIPPIE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just wanted to share!

Chrissie

That is great! :thumbsup2

I'm within 3 pounds of my 10% weight loss goal ..... That and better will do for me! :woohoo:

[cinderella_mom]

Happy Birthday, Patricia!

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[brack]

Hello Everyone!!! Happy Thursday!


I don't have alot of time to chat tonight because of preparing for the big trip!

I did want to let you guys know I two, count 'em two drs. appts. today.

The first one for the ankle swelling. When I woke up today not only was my right ankle swollen but so was my right eye! Dr. is not too alarmed but needs to find out why I'm retaining fluid like this. The three big things to rule out are: Kidney problems, Congestive Heart Failure, and some Leg Vein problem. She took blood today, told me to go to Fl., watch my salt intake, drink a lot of water and we'll go further when I get back.

The other appt. was for my rosacea treatment. It REALLY hurt this time and now I look like a tomato!

Boy do I need this vacation!

:grouphug: Have a good trip and don't forget to relax.

[brack]

You will get there sooner than you think.:thumbsup2

If you hang around this thread very long you will! :lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congratulations on your 50k, post, I knew it would not be Captain crash, or me as I would be in bed. (The Doctor told me so)

[ChrizJen]

"1/2 day down, 1/2 day to go!!!"

OK GOODIE!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Did you decide whether we're leaving tonight or tomorrow night??? Either one works for me...Just let me know. I'll make sure I'm in the trunk in PLENTY of time! :rolleyes1 :confused3 ;)

Seriously...I hope you and the GIRLZ have a GREAT time!!! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see pics and hear all about it!

[atakaratemom]

Greetings from Minneapolis:sad2:


You know I've always wanted to go to Minneaopolis, run into an intersection and throw my hat up in the air ala Mary Tyler Moore.

Just remember M, "You're gonna' make it after all"

Observations from an airport:

"MSP Airport Conference Center

* Conference Rooms for 1 to 100"

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.


Sorry...I write for a living, thing like this bug me all the time!
I bet Ninja Mary gets it.

:lmao: :lmao: Gotta love the absurd!


Are you still required to spend an equal amount of time on other extracurricular activities??


:rolleyes1 I take the fifth!!!

Safe travels M and take care! :hug:

[ChrizJen]

Hi Andrew!

[brack]

Thanks guys!! :grouphug: Let me tell you when Dr. said Heart Failure....I almost HAD Heart Failure!

I fully understand!

At our WW meeting this week the question was asked about why we joined WW this time. My answer, without really thinking, was that I wanted to live long enough to see retirement for awhile.

I used to never to go to a doctor because I rarely got sick. Now I make regular visits at least once a year for a checkup and get a VERY complete physical every 5 years.

[ChrizJen]

OK, I must get out of this forsaken pit that I call work...I'm going out to get some lunch and some fresh air..be back in a bit!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi Andrew!

Hello how are you, doing anythnig nice at the weekend, see apart from goodnights no one was talking about me last night.! (Fuzzy hats etc)

[brack]

Are we on the run towards 50,000 yet

I wanted to be in the run for this pirate: but my DW, my boss and his wife wanted to go to a movie. So I was watching Wild Hoggs while you all were chasing the pirate:

I haven't caught up yet to see who snagged it!

[brack]

I tried to explain the pirate: race to hubby but he looks clueless:rotfl2:

My DW is still not convinced that any of this is a worthwhile endeavor. :confused3

[brack]

I really wonder how you all know what post number you will have. Can't seen to figure that out.

I'll probably find that someone has answered this by now but just in case .....

before you open this thread you will see an envelope in the same line as the thread title. If you but the pointer over the envelope it will tell you how many posts you have on that thread and the date of the last post you made.

[brack]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Roger the pirate: Good job Matey! :thumbsup2

[cinderella_mom]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PETE
SAMMY
TODD pirate:

Congrats on the big pirate: !

[justmestace]

I find it interesting that there are so many of us who LOVE to DIS, and yet have spouses who do not understand. :confused3
I was just thinking that since my DH doesn't have softball games tonight (called off by the City of Phoenix in recognition of Cesar Chavez Day:confused: ) then I most likely won't be in Chat. :sad2:

I love to see the "couples" who DIS together.....and wish that we were that type.

[Downrivermama]

Or maybe they have multiple personalities! EVIL TWINS! :laughing:

Oh.. I fogot them!:lmao:

Hang in there MR. Both my parents had Congestive Heart Failure. We were told it can come and go. Swelling of the feet/legs is a sign. My dad's right leg would swell. I'm on blood pressure med and a couple of years ago my Dr. put me on one that has a water pill in it and it does help.

Don't stress it. Have a great vacation. I usually pop a couple of 8 hr Tyenols before I do alot of walking or yard work. It heads off pain!!!:thumbsup2

[justmestace]

Watching Survivor last night, I made another interesting observation about the differences between men and women. They had a challenge where they were blindfolded.....and almost 100% of the time, the women were much better at getting the job done "blind" than the men were. Definitely shows how "visual" men are, while women tend to use more of their senses.

Not to say that men have no sense, of course! ;)

[Downrivermama]

I find it interesting that there are so many of us who LOVE to DIS, and yet have spouses who do not understand. :confused3
I was just thinking that since my DH doesn't have softball games tonight (called off by the City of Phoenix in recognition of Cesar Chavez Day:confused: ) then I most likely won't be in Chat. :sad2:

I love to see the "couples" who DIS together.....and wish that we were that type.

You should see my dd when I get going. Mah what are they saying? Can I type? Why are you talking to people you don't know? How come you get to talk to strangers? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Little does she know.:surfweb:

[brack]

Hey all... just missed the pirate run I see. :thumbsup2 Good. (Congrats to the winner!)

Now I need some serious thinkin' help here. I just got an intriguing e-mail.... it's part of the pirate: POTC event (http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x70301fcb4) pirate: at WDW that I'm doing in May. They want answers to these questions, with no explanation as to why they're asking. :confused3 I want to make my answers stand out, to be creative, to make those reading them laugh and marvel at my whit.

I know that Crash usually does the "Answer Me This" type of thing, but I'm hoping some of your answer will light a spark in my imagination. (My brain is so dead right now, it really needs a spark!) Either that, or I'll just pirate your answer and use them as my own. So, be creative and answer these 9 questions...

Favorite Ocean: Atlantic (where the islands are)

Favorite Pet – kind and name: Poodle - Sadie

Favorite Vacation Spot: Castaway Cay

Favorite Food: Rum Cake

Favorite Pirate slang: Ahoy Matey

Favorite Treasure Chest Jewel - i.e. Gold, Diamond, Pearls, Rubies: Gold

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Icon (Ride or Movie): The Wench Auction

Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Character from the RIDE: The pirate being chased by the wench - the original version

What Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Character do you best relate to?: The First Mate - Mr. Gibbs


Choices are:
Pirate...............Governor..................... Blacksmith
Navy Officer......Spy............................Assass in
First Mate.........Gunner........................Persona l Assistant;
Ghost...............Merchant....................De ckhand;
Guard...............Crewman.....................Ca ptain;
Town Clerk........Governor's Daughter......Maid;
Pirate Wench.

Cool site! I wonder how much? I'll bet big $$$$$$ :eek:

[brack]

Hey all... just missed the pirate run I see. :thumbsup2

Jennifer I'm posting from Youth Councils.

I'm really getting too old for these weekends! The kids look so young. :confused3

[brack]

Hi Lorri. My name is Mary Rose and I'm a DISaholic....and I frequently suffer from DIS Neck, DIS Ankle, and DIS Butt!! :rotfl2:

This looks like we need name tags with this information on it or maybe a cabin door sign! :laughing:

[Reenieny18]

Hello Everyone.. just a quick hello.. Ihave to go get the kids at 245. I promised them I would buy them new sell phones for their birth days.. That are the chances they both would have B'days in APRIL??

I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my chest.. had the taxes done today. phew.. and we get money back too!! Thank GOD for kids!!i knew they would come in handy some day!! I told my daughter she had to pay and she said..( in a long drawn out voice) "are you kidding me, mom I dont get paid that much"..lol.
i think this is the yr that financial responsibility tkes over,,lol:rotfl: :confused3

Ok I have to go.. take care and maybe I will be on later tonight for chat..

Bye everyone..
DOREEN

[Sarangel]

YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONFERENCE IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF!!!

A conference room for 1 might be a thoughtful spot, but it is not a conference room.
Actually, one could if one had multiple personalities...

Just trying to give you something to keep you smiling while you wait for the airports to sort themselves out...

You'll make it.

[brack]

Hi Mary Rose. My name is Lisa and I am a DIS Geek. Some say that this leads to DISaholicism....however others say it is caused by the same. Either way I am now DISillusional about how our vacations cannot be without Disney.

The only non-Disney related vacation we take now is an annual event each summer with our church in the moutains of NC. Next year we'll skip that for this TOAL though.

[brack]

Hi Lisa, My name is Mary and my family often stares at me in DISbelief as I completely ignore them while absorbed in my DISworld. Does that make me a DISaholic? Apparently they are under the mistaken impression that I spend a DISproportionate amount of time here. I don't know what they are talking about? (Is that DIS denial?)

:eek: My DW was just reading the riot act last night for this very same thing (DISproportionate amount of time here). She would call it DISappropriate! :sad2: