12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 10

[TanaL]

Angie, here's a possible suit for Aaron, but still maybe too dressy for other events: http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Pinstripe-Formal-Boy-Suit-set-w-Tie-Dress-Shirt-7_W0QQitemZ150049554750QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15607QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jhalkias]

QUESTION (for the techies):

I have a Canon Elura camcorder and I can hook it up to my laptop (as soon as I get a firewire cable).

Do I need special software or should Windows (I have media edition) be able to copy it to my computer like it does with photos?

Any recommendations on editing software?

Sorry, no Windows . . . would work fine on a Mac with iMovie though . . .

John1

[Jhalkias]

I can only go by the reviews for this camera. It will be hard to go really bad buying almost any point&shoot digital with good reviews.

I concur.

Consumer Reports usually does pretty good reviews.

Make sure you go to a store where you can handle it and feel comfortable with it before you buy.

John1

[brack]

I might get a few posts in tomorrow morning but then I leave for camp where there is no internet connection at all (much less high speed!). I won't be back until Sunday evening so I'll miss chat AND be behind by 1,000's of posts.

Good night! :wave2:

[Jhalkias]

is anyone near Williamsberg, VA or Charlottesville VA? We'll be in those two places the week of Thanksgiving... I am so jealous of you East coasters who get together all the time it seems! Maybe I'll just drive down to... Kansas? Missouri? I think that's the closest anyone is to us here in MN.

Remember how there was a glaring lack of midwesterners in the Dis geeks map? I think it's cuz people here just don't get the concept. I don't know why, but all our friends think we're totally nuts to go on a Disney cruise. Personally, I think it's insane not to go on one, LOL. But I don't know if we ever would have done it if my parents, who live in VA, hadn't arranged it last year. Now we're hooked.

Our friends just go to "the cabin" usually for vacation, or visit rellies. I need a vacation *after* I do either of those!

Well Tana,

Amy's sister does live in Williamsburg. Just show up at her door.

Hi, I'm Tana from Minnesotta, and I was supposed to meet up with your sister in St. Paul, but we just played phone tag, so I thought I would stop here and see you instead while I am in the neighborhood. Yes we met on the internet.

:rotfl2:

John1

[Jhalkias]

OK, I'll bite....part of HER costume?

Maybe . . .

But probably not one that WE are going to see . . .

John1

[lbgraves]

My brother and BIL both drink the lagar. My DH always drank premium. Now he is more of a Corona kind of guy. He only drinks one or 2 beers like every month. He hardly drinks at all...but when he does it is almost always Corona.

There is a degree with my DH. :) He only drinks Corona around here.

[Jhalkias]

OK all you CC sprinters, would anyone be willing to adopt my dh and show him where to go? Last year on our first CC day we didn't go out until later, we were lucky to get a few chairs together in the back. The second day my Dad went out and got some chairs closer to the front, but still not fabulous and nowhere near a hammock. The only hammock I saw was really far from the water. Really we were just in awe of the whole place and happy to be anywhere on the beach!! It doesn't seem like it should be so difficult to find The Perfect Spot, but I guess there isn't much time to mess around if you are a *serious* beach spot finder. Just so you know, dh is very very punctual, always early for appointments, and he can run fast, he won't slow you down! He'll even carry your beach bag ladies <hint hint Angie>.

Now me and the chilluns are just too slow to get going in the morning, we won't even try to be out with the sprinters.

He can tag along with me Tana . . . I will be the one following the back of Andy's head.

Seriously . . . all of us going to the family beach (and leaving early) should stake out a "DIS" section for as many of us as we can. We can post pirate flags around. One of the tricks is to go pretty far down the family beach - many people stop as soon as they see water. Further down also = closer to Cookies!

John1

[Jhalkias]

It is a strange world out there but they have bananas too. I don't think they really know what to do with them though.

You really have to know how to use that banana! :banana:

Believe me, it makes a difference!

John1

[lbgraves]

I've checked our Walmarts and they don't have any suits. Wonder if it is a Christmas thing. :confused3 I will check again this weekend.

They have them here year round. Is your store a super store? Have you checked online? I wouldn't mind picking one up for you if you would like.

[lbgraves]

Laura is going to wake up on General Hospital today!!!!

I am so bummed that I missed that today. :(

[Jhalkias]

Ahhhhhhhhhh . . .

Caught up, and just 11:00 - no matter what that DIS clock says.


Good thing I was just about posting with myself all night.

Busy again tomorrow.

Maybe Chat after the Football Game.

Good Night!

:wave2:

John1

[lbgraves]

Another questions for the camera-philes amongst us.

We are looking at a Fuji(?) S5200 or something like that. Is this a decent camera? It seems to get really good reviews.

I would never recommend a Fuji camera. I had a Fugi 35mm and it took great pictures but when it broke the repair guy told me that it would cost me twice as much to repair it as it would to replace it...and he didn't sell cameras so that actually cost him a sale. He said that he would never buy a Fugi because of the repair cost.

[lbgraves]

Sorry I forget that everyone is not quite as "retentive" as I am. I keep the original box to everything and file the software so I can find it.

:rotfl: I have kept every box for the kid's toys....imaginext, legos, car seats, highchair. It did make it easier to sell things when they outgrew them. The pile of boxes up in the attic is growing.

[lbgraves]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/washing2.gif

I am sick of doing laundry!

I haven't done laundry all week & it is piling up. :( This weekend I will be catching up. :( The house is a mess. I told DH this when he called me back tonight. The kids & I were at the school until 6:15 and then we went by McD's to eat. I cut & tied tulle for two hours since the other volunteers didn't show up today & am about half way thru stringing fishing line thru metalic stars to put up in the cafeteria. I had to take a break.

[lbgraves]

Oh No! I will be a nervous wreck. I like these things in my hands very early. I have already printed my MVMCP tickets. We have a multi-slot folder where we keep all of the documents for these trips; including our passports.

This not good news!

http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/1.gif

I think that it is just where we live. I haven't received the hair ties yet but everyone else got them two days ago. If you print out your docs online you wont get the paper docs. I will probably print them a couple days before we leave to be ready but want the paper docs for the scrapbook. ;)

[GoofyforGoofy]

He can tag along with me Tana . . . I will be the one following the back of Andy's head.

Seriously . . . all of us going to the family beach (and leaving early) should stake out a "DIS" section for as many of us as we can. We can post pirate flags around. One of the tricks is to go pretty far down the family beach - many people stop as soon as they see water. Further down also = closer to Cookies!

John1

John, you think like I do and....<wait - EVERYONE RUN!!!!!!> ok, where was I...

Of yeah, I stake out right down from Cookies, makes our lunches easier to get to. We need to organize and conquer...I mean, coordinate. We need to coordinate the night before and get on the same page. The kicker will be family members who want tubes and such - that slows us down. Maybe send one or two scouts..I mean, parents...over to pick those up and drag them to the bases, I mean...beach chairs. Plans, plans, already our minds are becoming one... :crazy:

[lbgraves]

Roundtrip airfare for 4 non-stop from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest for our dates right now is $468.xx. :scratchin

What do I do? We also could fly in Thursday evening for the same price and stay at WDW and visit a park on Friday if we wanted. Of course we would have the added hassle of the car seat, rental car, less luggage, etc.. What should we do?

Becka, that isn't bad. When you consider the fact that you will be more rested for Saturday morning....it would be worth it to me....and I am cheap. ;)

[lbgraves]

DW is visiting her Mom in NC. I am so caught up that I am reading and posting on other threads! I haven't done that in weeks. :surfweb:

What part of NC, Brack? If she is near the coast we might be able to meet. :)

[lbgraves]

Other....threads? Outside? Out there? There's OTHER people?

OH tell me about this Unknown place..tell me of the people there....What color is the sky in their world?

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

[lbgraves]

OK all you CC sprinters, would anyone be willing to adopt my dh and show him where to go? Last year on our first CC day we didn't go out until later, we were lucky to get a few chairs together in the back. The second day my Dad went out and got some chairs closer to the front, but still not fabulous and nowhere near a hammock. The only hammock I saw was really far from the water. Really we were just in awe of the whole place and happy to be anywhere on the beach!! It doesn't seem like it should be so difficult to find The Perfect Spot, but I guess there isn't much time to mess around if you are a *serious* beach spot finder. Just so you know, dh is very very punctual, always early for appointments, and he can run fast, he won't slow you down! He'll even carry your beach bag ladies <hint hint Angie>.

Now me and the chilluns are just too slow to get going in the morning, we won't even try to be out with the sprinters.

We always go up to Topsider's for breakfast then watch the ship pull into the dock at CC. :lovestruc

[tynkerbell]

How come the ones in the pictures look like they need spanx like I need another Ho Ho?

John1

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Maybe that's how good the Spanx works? :confused3

[GoofyforGoofy]

Castaway Cay Map (http://www.*******************/ccmap.htm)

Ok, this is a link to a map showing Castaway Cay. Wife and I usually stake out a letter J (known as Operation JellyBean); you can see it is directly down from Cookies and the Conched Out Bar (ummm, a coincidence).....good location, at least to us. Its fairly close to the Swimming Lagoon (the island at I on the map)....

For the return DISers, whats your favorite spot?

[GoofyforGoofy]

We always go up to Topsider's for breakfast then watch the ship pull into the dock at CC. :lovestruc

The best is getting an outdoor table and looking down to see the sealife along the sides, rays etc. Nice....

[lbgraves]

Well Tana,

Amy's sister does live in Williamsburg. Just show up at her door.

Hi, I'm Tana from Minnesotta, and I was supposed to meet up with your sister in St. Paul, but we just played phone tag, so I thought I would stop here and see you instead while I am in the neighborhood. Yes we met on the internet.

:rotfl2:

John1

ROFLMAO!!!! Be sure to tell her you know those other internet people in NC! :lmao:

[lbgraves]

John, you think like I do and....<wait - EVERYONE RUN!!!!!!> ok, where was I...

Of yeah, I stake out right down from Cookies, makes our lunches easier to get to. We need to organize and conquer...I mean, coordinate. We need to coordinate the night before and get on the same page. The kicker will be family members who want tubes and such - that slows us down. Maybe send one or two scouts..I mean, parents...over to pick those up and drag them to the bases, I mean...beach chairs. Plans, plans, already our minds are becoming one... :crazy:

Forget the tubes!!! We can send others out to get those first. The kids can follow behind with the moms so we can get the cute character pictures before they all hit the DIS sand. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Castaway Cay Map (http://www.*******************/ccmap.htm)

Ok, this is a link to a map showing Castaway Cay. Wife and I usually stake out a letter J (known as Operation JellyBean); you can see it is directly down from Cookies and the Conched Out Bar (ummm, a coincidence).....good location, at least to us. Its fairly close to the Swimming Lagoon (the island at I on the map)....

For the return DISers, whats your favorite spot?

Andy, we always go on the other side of the water playground thing closer to the bathrooms....another great location. ;) It's just a little further down the beach.

[lbgraves]

The best is getting an outdoor table and looking down to see the sealife along the sides, rays etc. Nice....

Right on the rail! :thumbsup2 I have never noticed any sealife near the ship though. :(

[GoofyforGoofy]

Andy, we always go on the other side of the water playground thing closer to the bathrooms....another great location. ;) It's just a little further down the beach.

Bathrooms...forgot about those. OK...well, we may be in a different location this time. Let's get a poll of where people wanna be and we'll have to agree to stand together against the hordes.

[GoofyforGoofy]

Right on the rail! :thumbsup2 I have never noticed any sealife near the ship though. :(

Yeah, usually if we see them, they are on the beach side off the back of the boat, not the dock side...

I remember the one time I raced out on the beach and was wading in the water a few feet out (no one around...) and one of the island's barracuda swam by...the life guard came by, I mentioned it and he confirmed it was a barracuda... :eek: "They only bother people with shiny jewelry and stuff that attracts them."

[lbgraves]

With the size of this group, we could cover the beach area from both of those points. ;)

[GoofyforGoofy]

With the size of this group, we could cover the beach area from both of those points. ;)

It'll look like a new war movie...called "They Carried Lime Pirate Flags"

Hold the lines men! The beach chairs have to hold! No hammocks will be lost this day...

[bubbasmom99]

This might have been covered already...

Polling the ladies...

How many pairs of shoes are you taking?

[GoofyforGoofy]

:wave2: Elaine!


We are up still because Devon is in DC at some horse show...supposedly on their way back now but haven't call to be picked up...gonna be a lonnnng night.

[lbgraves]

This might have been covered already...

Polling the ladies...

How many pairs of shoes are you taking?

Lots! :) Black dress shoes, white dress sandals, cream dress sandals, brown day sandals, white day sandals, sneakers for the tour, beach shoes, black boots for pirate night. I think that is it.

[kimerinc]

I actually put the hair-ties away so as not to misplace them. I also opened a box from Disney today (I got it about a month ago?) and found a new bathingsuit for Dina and Mickey polo shirts for the family. They "match", but are different colors. They are very comfy. :thumbsup2 Put those away too.


Charlotte,

DD LOVED EVERYTHING!!! She put everything carefully back in the package so she wouldn't lose anything that came from Tink! She said 'mommy make sure you don't even throw away the package". You are TOOOO COOOOL FOR SCHOOOOOL!

Kim

[Bella2000]

The following was the response I received from DCL in my request for clarity on whether you can still ship to IDS and if so what, you can ship to IDS.

Also thank you Pj for making me think about it and ask the question in the first place - I never am on the main boards so I would have ordered all of those items and had it returned or something....

The good thing is the supplies to the children/school can still be sent it appears, so that is a wonderful thing.


From: Disney Cruise Line <dcl.guest.communications@disneycruise.com>
Date: October 26, 2006 3:41:53 PM EDT
To: Me
Subject: Re: Disney Cruise Line
Reply-To: Disney Cruise Line <dcl.guest.communications@disneycruise.com>

Thank you for your e-mail.

I would like to clarify that packages, boxes, gifts, and medical
equipment can be delivered to the ship via the IDS Warehouse.

Items that cannot be shipped to the IDS Warehouse and delivered to the
ship include: food products, beverages (liquor, soda, water, etc.),
chemicals and luggage.

Guests will need to make sure the following information is on the
package being delivered:
Name
Sail Date
Ship
Stateroom Number
Packing slip that details contents of the package.
For prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient

The address to send packages to is:
IDS
9001 Marlin Street
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Phone: 321-799-9100
Fax: 321-799-9169

We look forward to the chance to sail with you.

Sincerely,

Jennifer
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

[Bella2000]

I am so bummed that I missed that today. :(
You didn't miss it Lisa. I turned it on because I saw Brandi's post and it is only in the last scene as Luke is leaving that she says his name. The previews look much more exciting so Friday (or Monday) is the day to watch.

My girlfriend was working at AMC I think today. I asked her to give me the scoop about people while she is there. Of course she is really nice and kind so no dirt from her. I remember commenting that someone was a wooden performer and she talked about how dynamic and responsive they are in real life. She's no fun.

[Bella2000]

I haven't had a chance to read at all today other than these last couple of pages. I see people are in packing mode. What is that?? No matter what I do I always seem to be finishing packing until the wee hours of the morning we leave. I have a thing about it - mental block - who knows. I find it very stressful. If it is work I also pack at the last minute. :confused3

Don't get me wrong I know what I am packing when it is work or for DH or DD. It is just me.

[Bella2000]

I took the afternoon off today because I felt like crap but frankly I don't have time to feel like crap. Things to do things to do.

I always feel guilty taking the downtime as well. I told a co-worker it would have been better to be hospitalized trying to get over pneumonia. At least then it is more difficult for people to ask you for things right after they ask how you are. I mean how are you supposed to answer it - its a purely retorical question isn't it. They really don't want to know. Now I say Fine and I get the response "No you are not" I say "You're right. So, what can I do for you today"

[Bella2000]

Today (well yesterday now) was picture day. DD looked so cute. Her whole class was there. A little boy who has been out with ...drum roll...you guessed it pneumonia for the past 3 weeks was back. I'm happy for them as it's a bummer to not have the whole class there for picture day and the kids get disappointed.

Speaking of which DD almost missed her picture last year but for her super spectacular Kindergarten teacher. Her class picture was taken first thing in the morning - well DD wasn't there because we were rushing out the door at 8A and what did I do - I closed the door and the keys to everything were still in the house and the door was locked. Panic! Running around I ended up calling the school (who told me her class was heading down), Panic, calm down enoug to call our cousin who comes to our house picks us up and brings us to school. On route I am explaining to DD that she may have missed the picture (ugh). As it turns out the teacher got the message and asked to delay the class picture until DD arrived. Wasn't that so sweet! I was so thankful!

[Bella2000]

Okay off to bed. Evidently I have been signed on as well. I wonder when I did? I must have forgotten to sign off previously.

[BuzzBoyMom]

I took the afternoon off today because I felt like crap but frankly I don't have time to feel like crap. Things to do things to do.

I always feel guilty taking the downtime as well. I told a co-worker it would have been better to be hospitalized trying to get over pneumonia. At least then it is more difficult for people to ask you for things right after they ask how you are. I mean how are you supposed to answer it - its a purely retorical question isn't it. They really don't want to know. Now I say Fine and I get the response "No you are not" I say "You're right. So, what can I do for you today"


Hope you feel better soon.
:grouphug:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Wow - quite slow last night. Where was everyone? I know I was at work. Yawn. I'm so tired and I think today is gonna be another late night.

Oh - I forgot to share with everyone...remember that lion costume I stumbled across for my son's show that he is in.....well....they ran out. Ugh! So now I have to MAKE a darn lion costume this weekend. I have no pattern...just gonna wing it. I hope it turns out okay.

Happy Friday everyone.

Take care.
Karen

[klineyqueen]

How come the ones in the pictures look like they need spanx like I need another Ho Ho?

John1
:rotfl: :rotfl: Spanx is just that good!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[klineyqueen]

I might get a few posts in tomorrow morning but then I leave for camp where there is no internet connection at all (much less high speed!). I won't be back until Sunday evening so I'll miss chat AND be behind by 1,000's of posts.

Good night! :wave2:
Have fun at camp Brack!

[klineyqueen]

I am so bummed that I missed that today. :(
It really wasn't very dramatic. I think today will be better. The 3 kids were all telling her how much they missed her (at that point they thought she wouldn't wake up) then they left. Luke was in talking to her and about to leave when she turned her head and said "Luke." Then the show ended.

[klineyqueen]

John, you think like I do and....<wait - EVERYONE RUN!!!!!!> ok, where was I...

Of yeah, I stake out right down from Cookies, makes our lunches easier to get to. We need to organize and conquer...I mean, coordinate. We need to coordinate the night before and get on the same page. The kicker will be family members who want tubes and such - that slows us down. Maybe send one or two scouts..I mean, parents...over to pick those up and drag them to the bases, I mean...beach chairs. Plans, plans, already our minds are becoming one... :crazy:
It is scary...doggone scary!

[klineyqueen]

Forget the tubes!!! We can send others out to get those first. The kids can follow behind with the moms so we can get the cute character pictures before they all hit the DIS sand. :thumbsup2
I did not take that into consideration. I will have to stop for pics...at least on the first day! Maybe my DH will have to go ahead.

[klineyqueen]

Yeah, usually if we see them, they are on the beach side off the back of the boat, not the dock side...

I remember the one time I raced out on the beach and was wading in the water a few feet out (no one around...) and one of the island's barracuda swam by...the life guard came by, I mentioned it and he confirmed it was a barracuda... :eek: "They only bother people with shiny jewelry and stuff that attracts them."
My DH saw a ray at the adult beach on our first trip. He was floating on a raft and using his snorkle goggles with his face in the water. He took pics of it and everything!

[klineyqueen]

This might have been covered already...

Polling the ladies...

How many pairs of shoes are you taking?
A lot....seriously! If I bought them to match a dress...I will be bringing them. I did not count....but I will ball park it at about 8 or 9 including sandles.

[klineyqueen]

I haven't had a chance to read at all today other than these last couple of pages. I see people are in packing mode. What is that?? No matter what I do I always seem to be finishing packing until the wee hours of the morning we leave. I have a thing about it - mental block - who knows. I find it very stressful. If it is work I also pack at the last minute. :confused3

Don't get me wrong I know what I am packing when it is work or for DH or DD. It is just me.
I have a suitcase with some cruise stuff in it. I can't really think about packing until after this party.

[klineyqueen]

Today (well yesterday now) was picture day. DD looked so cute. Her whole class was there. A little boy who has been out with ...drum roll...you guessed it pneumonia for the past 3 weeks was back. I'm happy for them as it's a bummer to not have the whole class there for picture day and the kids get disappointed.

Speaking of which DD almost missed her picture last year but for her super spectacular Kindergarten teacher. Her class picture was taken first thing in the morning - well DD wasn't there because we were rushing out the door at 8A and what did I do - I closed the door and the keys to everything were still in the house and the door was locked. Panic! Running around I ended up calling the school (who told me her class was heading down), Panic, calm down enoug to call our cousin who comes to our house picks us up and brings us to school. On route I am explaining to DD that she may have missed the picture (ugh). As it turns out the teacher got the message and asked to delay the class picture until DD arrived. Wasn't that so sweet! I was so thankful!
That was sweet. Thank goodness the majority (I did not say all) of K teachers are super sweet!

[klineyqueen]

Wow - quite slow last night. Where was everyone? I know I was at work. Yawn. I'm so tired and I think today is gonna be another late night.

Oh - I forgot to share with everyone...remember that lion costume I stumbled across for my son's show that he is in.....well....they ran out. Ugh! So now I have to MAKE a darn lion costume this weekend. I have no pattern...just gonna wing it. I hope it turns out okay.

Happy Friday everyone.

Take care.
Karen
Good Luck Karen!

[klineyqueen]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/shop.gif

I must start my day by going to the grocery store and walmart. I need to get the last min. things for the party. I will be cooking the rest of the day. I hope I can pop back on every now and then!

[klineyqueen]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/bath.gif
I am already showered, dressed, and ready to go. Eliza is still sleeping!!!! The girl who is up by 6:35 everyday...is still sleeping at 7:30!!!! :rolleyes: Catch you guys later!

[87Heel]

Wow - quite slow last night. Where was everyone? I know I was at work. Yawn. I'm so tired and I think today is gonna be another late night.

Oh - I forgot to share with everyone...remember that lion costume I stumbled across for my son's show that he is in.....well....they ran out. Ugh! So now I have to MAKE a darn lion costume this weekend. I have no pattern...just gonna wing it. I hope it turns out okay.

Happy Friday everyone.

Take care.
Karen
I seriously would offer to help, but I'm in last minute mode for Halloween costumes for the kids. (Happens every year...)

[GoofyforGoofy]

I did not take that into consideration. I will have to stop for pics...at least on the first day! Maybe my DH will have to go ahead.

Great. He can keep up with us....we shall call him Runner # 4.

[elaineteresa]

Roundtrip airfare for 4 non-stop from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest for our dates right now is $468.xx. :scratchin

What do I do? We also could fly in Thursday evening for the same price and stay at WDW and visit a park on Friday if we wanted. Of course we would have the added hassle of the car seat, rental car, less luggage, etc.. What should we do?


Becka - at age 4 you don't need a car seat in Florida. You can rent one for your little one from the car rental agency. You can just take ME when you arrive and skip the car, unless you are taking the car to the port.

I think lots of luggage will be an issue - we are wondering the same thing - might have to go mini-van rental - although we won't have a stroller this time.

We went with hanging out at the beach at CC and Cocoa before the cruise to start our tans ;) Of course I am regretting a little not visiting the parks but I would rather just relax than get tired at the parks.

I hear lots of the hotels on property are sold out so you should check. It's also fun to just tour some resorts at this time and see the holiday decorations. I think it will benice to have a transition day in Fl. before the cruise starts. I know we will enjoy the extra day of warmer weather.

eliane

[brack]

I think that it is just where we live. I haven't received the hair ties yet but everyone else got them two days ago. If you print out your docs online you wont get the paper docs. I will probably print them a couple days before we leave to be ready but want the paper docs for the scrapbook. ;)

OOOOPS! Now that's a bit of news that I haven't seen before. I downloaded the docs that where available online and completed them weeks ago. They are currently in my folder. I still expected to get the paper docs as well though. Bummer.

[brack]

Early pirate:s

[brack]

Getting ready for work but ....

[brack]

I must post .......

[brack]

must post more .....

[brack]

pirate:

[brack]

What part of NC, Brack? If she is near the coast we might be able to meet. :)

North of Durham, off of I85, in the Butner/Creedmoor area.

[goofyforlife]

Oh - I forgot to share with everyone...remember that lion costume I stumbled across for my son's show that he is in.....well....they ran out. Ugh! So now I have to MAKE a darn lion costume this weekend. I have no pattern...just gonna wing it. I hope it turns out okay.
Karen

Really Karen if you need any help...... DD is at a GS event tomorrow PM...

I can't sew but can put together creative stuff.....

Saw another Lion idea that used tulle to create the mane.....

[goofyforlife]

OOOOPS! Now that's a bit of news that I haven't seen before. I downloaded the docs that where available online and completed them weeks ago. They are currently in my folder. I still expected to get the paper docs as well though. Bummer.

They still have to send you your luggage tags though.......

[pyramid2000]

I've checked our Walmarts and they don't have any suits. Wonder if it is a Christmas thing. :confused3 I will check again this weekend.

I was surprised when I went to Kmart the other day and saw they had suits.

[pyramid2000]

*Important Question* (unlike most of the other crap I post on this thread)

I am a relatively new Disney Visa Card holder. I would like to know when I should contact them about getting my rewards dollars. I want them for this cruise. I really appreciate any help! Thanks guys!

I would do it right away Brandi. I haven't done this yet either!! Thanks for the reminder! :teeth:

[pyramid2000]

MCO-PHL only dropped to $99 ... still waiting.

Waiting also...

[becka]

TGIF!!!!!

[pyramid2000]

Okay ladies... I found another shirt that would be great for us and it comes in lime!!! :thumbsup2 :lmao:

http://www.spanx.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=477024.479038. 489059.758403.page

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

[pyramid2000]

Roundtrip airfare for 4 non-stop from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest for our dates right now is $468.xx. :scratchin

What do I do? We also could fly in Thursday evening for the same price and stay at WDW and visit a park on Friday if we wanted. Of course we would have the added hassle of the car seat, rental car, less luggage, etc.. What should we do?

Oh Becka. That is a great price!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc I don't think you could get it for anything less than that! Go for it! :woohoo:

[pyramid2000]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: I want this info too!! ;) :lmao:

Did you miss all the Spanx talk?!?! :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

What ? Pose half nekkid ?? :confused3


pirate:
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

Here is a picture. What do you think?

http://www.deadmentellnotales.com/pirateimages/homb.jpg

ROFLMOA! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[pyramid2000]

So, should I say something very profound for this very special post? :confused3 I would but I'm speechless for once!

5,000

:woohoo: :dance3: party: :jumping1: :rainbow:

[pyramid2000]

well guys...i just had to check in...i'm still at the office ....probably will be here till at least 10....and can't really chat. i'm so mad, tired, frustrated!!! ugh...

but i knew stopping in here would bring a smile. if i finish before 10 i'll come back inl.
:wave:
:grouphug:

[pyramid2000]

She says you don't need a ding for that rate...she is calling you, listen for the phone.

Some rates you need the Ding for?? I can't get ding to work on my computer. :sad2:

[pyramid2000]

I was just about to buy a few of these when I saw the cancer causing ingredient notice... darn it, now I can't get them. And they would have been so useful!

http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1196165&langId=-1&categoryId=14956

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

[pyramid2000]

We have water polo here, but it is a club sport - no varsity. Along with ice hockey, bowling (will be varsity next year), and lacrosse.

John1

I would have loved a bowling team in school! I did take a class in college. :lmao:

[goofyforlife]

Some rates you need the Ding for?? I can't get ding to work on my computer. :sad2:

what dates do you need Caroline? I can watch for you......

(i'm watching philly dates for Dsis anyway for that same week)

[pyramid2000]

I might get a few posts in tomorrow morning but then I leave for camp where there is no internet connection at all (much less high speed!). I won't be back until Sunday evening so I'll miss chat AND be behind by 1,000's of posts.

Good night! :wave2:


Have a good trip Brack! :wave:

[pyramid2000]

Well Tana,

Amy's sister does live in Williamsburg. Just show up at her door.

Hi, I'm Tana from Minnesotta, and I was supposed to meet up with your sister in St. Paul, but we just played phone tag, so I thought I would stop here and see you instead while I am in the neighborhood. Yes we met on the internet.

:rotfl2:

John1

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

[pyramid2000]

You really have to know how to use that banana! :banana:

Believe me, it makes a difference!

John1

John!!! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/confused0054.gif

[pyramid2000]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Maybe that's how good the Spanx works? :confused3

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Don't I wish!!

[pyramid2000]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/bath.gif
I am already showered, dressed, and ready to go. Eliza is still sleeping!!!! The girl who is up by 6:35 everyday...is still sleeping at 7:30!!!! :rolleyes: Catch you guys later!

Dina is still asleep now. It's almost 10!!

[pyramid2000]

what dates do you need Caroline? I can watch for you......

(i'm watching philly dates for Dsis anyway for that same week)

I need Dec 8th for DH and DDs. Coming back the 16th (or 17th if cheaper). Thanks! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

All caught up! I should go check on Dina and see what's up! Then I should really get some things done. Need to get motivated!! :wave:

[mum of two pirates]

John, you think like I do and....<wait - EVERYONE RUN!!!!!!> ok, where was I...

Of yeah, I stake out right down from Cookies, makes our lunches easier to get to. We need to organize and conquer...I mean, coordinate. We need to coordinate the night before and get on the same page. The kicker will be family members who want tubes and such - that slows us down. Maybe send one or two scouts..I mean, parents...over to pick those up and drag them to the bases, I mean...beach chairs. Plans, plans, already our minds are becoming one... :crazy:


:rotfl2: :cool1: :smokin:

[The Adams Family]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control and we are hoping we have something firgured out by the cruise or Autumn and I will be having alot of down time. Thankfully my family will be with us so they can keep an eye on the other girls.

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Also is there anyone going snorkeling on their own in Costa maya?

Thanks

Jill

[mum of two pirates]

I have to go to the kids school again today. Today is bankday. Tuesday and wed. was the science center from seattle. I got 4 free tickets for helping out thoe. I am sending them to my friend who lives over there.

[The Adams Family]

Btw have i missed anything important in the last week or two. cuz i really am not going to try to catch up this time.

thanks

[TanaL]

Well Tana,

Amy's sister does live in Williamsburg. Just show up at her door.

Hi, I'm Tana from Minnesotta, and I was supposed to meet up with your sister in St. Paul, but we just played phone tag, so I thought I would stop here and see you instead while I am in the neighborhood. Yes we met on the internet.

:rotfl2:

John1

sounds like a good plan John! I'll be sure to bring duct tape and carry a lot of bags that might be useful for hauling off all her belongings.. just to complete the picture.

[87Heel]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control and we are hoping we have something firgured out by the cruise or Autumn and I will be having alot of down time. Thankfully my family will be with us so they can keep an eye on the other girls.

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Also is there anyone going snorkeling on their own in Costa maya?

Thanks

Jill
Hugs and prayers for Autumn and the whole family. Hope the problem can be solved.
Remember, too, if you do have the down time on the cruise, that there are a lot of DIS friends for your other girls as well. Maybe they can email ahead of time if you're comfortable with that so they "know" someone else before going to the clubs/Stack.

[TanaL]

alright you guys, Paul will follow John and Andy and help you stake out our section of the beach. I have pirate flags on sticks you could use to literally stake out a section but the CMs might frown at you.

I'll lollygag behind with the kids for a leisurely breakfast, pics with characters, pick up the floats, etc etc.

[TanaL]

Jill -- so sorry to hear about sweet Autumn having so much trouble right now. Praying for a quick improvement and pain relief.

For Alex, you can call DCL and arrange to have happy bday decor placed in the room, and you can also arrange a cake and singing in the restaurant. I would also love to help out if you need any helpers to make a surprise happen!

As for the last week, I don't think you have missed much. There was a slight scare that pirate night had changed to Tuesday, then it appeared that was a one time only thing and really, that's about it. My kids are too little for snorkeling so we're not doing any of that unless they get brave enough to try it while we're on Castaway Cay.

Are you booked on the Castaway Cay catamaran island cruise on Friday?

[The Adams Family]

we are doing the island cruise on sunday. as for alex i was kinda thinking about bringing some b day hats and maybe some horns and pass them out to some of the dissers in our area so that one night we can surprise her. she has kinda been ripped off the last few years for her b day since autumn became sick. I can not believe she is going to be 15. man do i feel old now.lol!

[mum of two pirates]

What time does the ship pull into C.C. What times does breakfst open up? and what time do we need to be there and what side of the ship do we need to be on to be able to see the familey beach? Thanks


Hi Tana, The big old lime green mickey bus is getting closer and closer.

[becka]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I just got the call from daycare and it looks like Nathan now has pinkeye! :sad:

We were planning on going to the zoo tomorrow and now that may have to be cancelled as well.

It has been a long week and with this new development I just feel like crying. Aaron is getting off work to take Nathan home and then to his doctors appointment at 2:30. Even though Allie had pinkeye last week they still won't call in some drops for DS unless they see him and 2:30 was the earliest appointment.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Good Luck Karen!


Is that "good luck" as in "glad it isn't me"....or "good luck" as in "I'm available to come over and help?!
:confused3

[BuzzBoyMom]

I seriously would offer to help, but I'm in last minute mode for Halloween costumes for the kids. (Happens every year...)
You're too sweet.

It's gonna work out...and hey - my MIL is here this weekend...soooooo...i really do need something to occupy my time.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Really Karen if you need any help...... DD is at a GS event tomorrow PM...

I can't sew but can put together creative stuff.....

Saw another Lion idea that used tulle to create the mane.....


I was researching earlier and saw that one too. I'll try to post a pix if I really finish it this weekend. I got some brown fur stuff...but I can't really find yellow/brown fur. Can't wait to see what I do! As long as I don't mess something up and cut my material and then ruin it...I'll make it work. Just hope no one looks too close at it.

[BuzzBoyMom]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control and we are hoping we have something firgured out by the cruise or Autumn and I will be having alot of down time. Thankfully my family will be with us so they can keep an eye on the other girls.

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Also is there anyone going snorkeling on their own in Costa maya?

Thanks

Jill


Jill I am so sorry that Autumn is not doing well. My family will say extra prayers for your family.

I can guarantee that if you tell your servers they will bring a cake for her on any night of your choosing.

How old is Alex?


Hey fellow Geeks - Need Birthday Girl Ideas!!!!!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Btw have i missed anything important in the last week or two. cuz i really am not going to try to catch up this time.

thanks


I wouldn't recommend even trying. Same old stuff - bananas, coconuts, pirate stuff....


.....just the usual geek stuff.

oh - in case you are scrolling and read....at one point, someone thought pirate night might get changed, but we are now hearing that it is still on Wed. Just didn't want you running across those posts and being to get upset.

Truly - I can't think of anything major for you to know. You just take care of that daughter....and if you need a laugh...go over to the main boards ....check out the coconut and banana posts..... might give you a chuckle since you know our personalities!!!!

[goofyforlife]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Aaron is getting off work to take Nathan home and then to his doctors appointment at 2:30. Even though Allie had pinkeye last week they still won't call in some drops for DS unless they see him and 2:30 was the earliest appointment.


That's just so wrong..........

I mean they knew his DSis had it ..... Duh... It's not like it's anything else...

I got pinkeye one year right before new years on a weekend no less .... My dr took pitty on me and called in the drops to the pharmacy instead of bringing my disease into her office the next week and leaving me suffer.

[pyramid2000]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control and we are hoping we have something firgured out by the cruise or Autumn and I will be having alot of down time. Thankfully my family will be with us so they can keep an eye on the other girls.

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Also is there anyone going snorkeling on their own in Costa maya?

Thanks

Jill

Sorry to hear that Jill. Sending lots of prayers and hugs to Autumn. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

You can always get a cake and have the servers sing Happy b-day. It doesn't matter if it is the actual day or not. :teeth: Other than that, I don't know. There are far more creative people on here than I.

[BuzzBoyMom]

we are doing the island cruise on sunday. as for alex i was kinda thinking about bringing some b day hats and maybe some horns and pass them out to some of the dissers in our area so that one night we can surprise her. she has kinda been ripped off the last few years for her b day since autumn became sick. I can not believe she is going to be 15. man do i feel old now.lol!


......hmmmmmm.....MICKEYPLAN......can anyone guess what I'm thinking????

[pyramid2000]

Btw have i missed anything important in the last week or two. cuz i really am not going to try to catch up this time.

thanks

Mostly the same banter. Some are planning on staking a large claim on CC with pirate flags and such! :rotfl: There may also be a race for the hammocks. :lmao:

[BuzzBoyMom]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I just got the call from daycare and it looks like Nathan now has pinkeye! :sad:

We were planning on going to the zoo tomorrow and now that may have to be cancelled as well.

It has been a long week and with this new development I just feel like crying. Aaron is getting off work to take Nathan home and then to his doctors appointment at 2:30. Even though Allie had pinkeye last week they still won't call in some drops for DS unless they see him and 2:30 was the earliest appointment.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:



I am so sorry Becka...hugs :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[pyramid2000]

alright you guys, Paul will follow John and Andy and help you stake out our section of the beach. I have pirate flags on sticks you could use to literally stake out a section but the CMs might frown at you.

I'll lollygag behind with the kids for a leisurely breakfast, pics with characters, pick up the floats, etc etc.

We could easily clear out a section. If we all just stand around in a big, LOUD group talking Spanx, bananas and coconuts (among numerous other things) and have John wear his yellow suit :rotfl: , others will surely want to find another spot! :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

we are doing the island cruise on sunday. as for alex i was kinda thinking about bringing some b day hats and maybe some horns and pass them out to some of the dissers in our area so that one night we can surprise her. she has kinda been ripped off the last few years for her b day since autumn became sick. I can not believe she is going to be 15. man do i feel old now.lol!

That sounds like a great idea!! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I just got the call from daycare and it looks like Nathan now has pinkeye! :sad:

We were planning on going to the zoo tomorrow and now that may have to be cancelled as well.

It has been a long week and with this new development I just feel like crying. Aaron is getting off work to take Nathan home and then to his doctors appointment at 2:30. Even though Allie had pinkeye last week they still won't call in some drops for DS unless they see him and 2:30 was the earliest appointment.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

I would see if they think giving Allie drops for a day or two to prevent reinfection is a good idea.

[pyramid2000]

You're too sweet.

It's gonna work out...and hey - my MIL is here this weekend...soooooo...i really do need something to occupy my time.

Lots of MIL visits lately. That has never happened here, although I keep asking if they want to come over for a trip.

[pyramid2000]

We finally got the garage door put on today. Looks much better than plywood... :rolleyes: The funny thing is, while the guy was finishing up, the tax assessor stopped by for a recheck on the addition. Like he really thought we would finish it on time to counted for next years taxes!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[TanaL]

What time does the ship pull into C.C. What times does breakfst open up? and what time do we need to be there and what side of the ship do we need to be on to be able to see the familey beach? Thanks


Hi Tana, The big old lime green mickey bus is getting closer and closer.


Especially for you since you're going down so early.. I'm so excited for you guys!!! And only 10% jealous, LOL.

As for your questions, I'll let the experts answer since I dunno. I'm sure it will all be discussed and planned to the detail at dinner Saturday night too.

[TanaL]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I just got the call from daycare and it looks like Nathan now has pinkeye! :sad:

We were planning on going to the zoo tomorrow and now that may have to be cancelled as well.

It has been a long week and with this new development I just feel like crying. Aaron is getting off work to take Nathan home and then to his doctors appointment at 2:30. Even though Allie had pinkeye last week they still won't call in some drops for DS unless they see him and 2:30 was the earliest appointment.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

oh no Becka!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: We had a cold ruin our week but I'm hoping for a better weekend. Hope Nathan is better fast too!

[TanaL]

My FIL just called me, he is at his parents house in Lincoln Nebraska and they are doing an extreme home makeover a few blocks away starting today, ending next Saturday. Dh is going down next weekend for a football game. The boys and I were going to stay home for JP's basketball game.. but that might change if the coach thinks its ok for him to miss the game. So excited -- the boys love EHM!!! They totally want to be Ty.

[TanaL]

We could easily clear out a section. If we all just stand around in a big, LOUD group talking Spanx, bananas and coconuts (among numerous other things) and have John wear his yellow suit :rotfl: , others will surely want to find another spot! :lmao:

I'm not sure *I* want to be in THAT section!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Lots of MIL visits lately. That has never happened here, although I keep asking if they want to come over for a trip.


...ummmmm Are you actually looking for one to visit? You can have mine!

[pyramid2000]

My FIL just called me, he is at his parents house in Lincoln Nebraska and they are doing an extreme home makeover a few blocks away starting today, ending next Saturday. Dh is going down next weekend for a football game. The boys and I were going to stay home for JP's basketball game.. but that might change if the coach thinks its ok for him to miss the game. So excited -- the boys love EHM!!! They totally want to be Ty.

That sounds exciting! :Pinkbounc I wonder if Kim ever saw Ty? Kim??

[pyramid2000]

I'm not sure *I* want to be in THAT section!

:confused3 ;) :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

...ummmmm Are you actually looking for one to visit? You can have mine!

Well, since my in-laws live in Egypt, they aren't up to making the trip. We can't understand each other anyway, but I am sure my MIL would do alot of cooking and cleaning if they ever did come. ;)

[TanaL]

:confused3 ;) :rotfl:

:goodvibes just kidding of course!

[goofyforlife]

What time does the ship pull into C.C. What times does breakfst open up? and what time do we need to be there and what side of the ship do we need to be on to be able to see the familey beach? Thanks
Hi Tana, The big old lime green mickey bus is getting closer and closer.

The ship pulls in in the early am..... You can feel the thrusters turn the ship as they back in........ Think 7ish...

Breakfest up at Topsiders opens at 7:30 (according to may DD navigator)
Topsiders provides you with a great view of the island (since it's off the back of the boat) We usually due an early to breakfest and then dash down the stairs to get our place in line to get off the boat... All ashore depends on when they have unloaded the supplies. (usually 9-9:30)

The family beach can be viewed from the starboard side (ie the side that faces the dock when we first board at the Cape).

[ds2Mom]

My DW has a pair just like that ...

pirate:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ds2Mom]

...Is anyone near Williamsberg, VA or Charlottesville VA? We'll be in those two places the week of Thanksgiving...


Double drats! We were going to Williamsburg over Thanksgiving, but decided not to after we switched from the Aug. repo to this cruise! That would've been SO much fun to get together!!!

Williamsburg is one of my all-time favorite places!! Maybe I should start hinting to the DS's that William & Mary would be a fine place to go to college! :rolleyes1

[GoofyforGoofy]

......hmmmmmm.....MICKEYPLAN......can anyone guess what I'm thinking????

Hmmm...my powers of reading minds is...just..not...working. Maybe all those years of being expected to read DW's mind has burned out the inner workings of my melon. :crazy:

Then again, is it healthy to try to read a DISer's mind? Visions of bananas dancing, pirates wearing lime green shirts flood the mind...overpowering.

[GoofyforGoofy]

Mostly the same banter. Some are planning on staking a large claim on CC with pirate flags and such! :rotfl: There may also be a race for the hammocks. :lmao:

A race?...I thought we were becoming more civilized...we are a team now. We need a plan. Arrrgg.

[87Heel]

College basketball season should be fun for the DIS Geeks, especially if the preseason predictions hold true for the season. The Heels (beloved by Brack and me, of course) are picked #2 in the preseason coaches' poll.

Oh, yeah, Florida is picked #1. Ohio State #4.

Other interested fans, see the list below for your favorites.

1. Florida
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Ohio State
5t. Pittsburgh
5t. UCLA
7. LSU
8. Georgetown
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona
11. D***
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Memphis
15. Boston College
16. Washington
17. Marquette
18. Connecticut
19. Texas
20. Syracuse
21. Georgia Tech
22. Kentucky
23. Creighton
24. Tennessee
25. Nevada

[ds2Mom]

Don't want to jinx anything.....but this just might be my (drum roll, please)



LAST DAY AT THE LIBRARY!!



Of course, it's not over 'til the fat lady sings......but I think I hear her warmin' up! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[87Heel]

Don't want to jinx anything.....but this just might be my (drum roll, please)



LAST DAY AT THE LIBRARY!!



Of course, it's not over 'til the fat lady sings......but I think I hear her warmin' up! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Are they throwing a party in your honor?

[ds2Mom]

Are they throwing a party in your honor?


More like a "good riddance" celebration in the back room, I'm sure! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ds2Mom]

College basketball season should be fun for the DIS Geeks, especially if the preseason predictions hold true for the season. The Heels (beloved by Brack and me, of course) are picked #2 in the preseason coaches' poll.

Oh, yeah, Florida is picked #1. Ohio State #4.

Other interested fans, see the list below for your favorites.

1. Florida
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Ohio State
5t. Pittsburgh
5t. UCLA
7. LSU
8. Georgetown
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona
11. D***
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Memphis
15. Boston College
16. Washington
17. Marquette
18. Connecticut
19. Texas
20. Syracuse
21. Georgia Tech
22. Kentucky
23. Creighton
24. Tennessee
25. Nevada



Yikes! Where's Illinois? Not even in the top 25? :sad2:

[brack]

College basketball season should be fun for the DIS Geeks, especially if the preseason predictions hold true for the season. The Heels (beloved by Brack and me, of course) are picked #2 in the preseason coaches' poll.

Oh, yeah, Florida is picked #1. Ohio State #4.

Other interested fans, see the list below for your favorites.

1. Florida
2. North Carolina

11. D***


You and I know that they got this wrong. Wait until March!

[brack]

OK it really is time to head out to the wilds of West Virginia for a retreat at camp this weekend.

I'd tell you to go easy on the posting but why waste my breath (or typing)?

Have a good weekend and I'll check in on you Sunday night. :moped:

[87Heel]

OK it really is time to head out to the wilds of West Virginia for a retreat at camp this weekend.

I'd tell you to go easy on the posting but why waste my breath (or typing)?

Have a good weekend and I'll check in on you Sunday night. :moped:
Good luck Brack. Hope there's plenty of firewood or whatever heat source you have at the camp! It's going to be rainy and really windy here.

[ds2Mom]

OK it really is time to head out to the wilds of West Virginia for a retreat at camp this weekend.

I'd tell you to go easy on the posting but why waste my breath (or typing)?

Have a good weekend and I'll check in on you Sunday night. :moped:


Have fun Brack! :thumbsup2

[87Heel]

Yikes! Where's Illinois? Not even in the top 25? :sad2:
I would say something about Illinois fans, but you're too nice...

[ds2Mom]

I was just about to buy a few of these when I saw the cancer causing ingredient notice... darn it, now I can't get them. And they would have been so useful!

http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1196165&langId=-1&categoryId=14956


Oh yea.....just a little bling! :smooth:

[GoofyforGoofy]

We could easily clear out a section. If we all just stand around in a big, LOUD group talking Spanx, bananas and coconuts (among numerous other things) and have John wear his yellow suit :rotfl: , others will surely want to find another spot! :lmao:

I think we should stake a claim and if anyone sits down in that area, we go over :tiptoe: and plop down next to them and ....

"Hi!" :wave:
"umm hi..." <nervous look>
"I like bananas!" :banana:
"thats...ahhh, nice."

"Do you like bananas?" :confused3

"umm, I guess..." <glance around for CMs>

"WAITER, 10 bananas please!!"

"Why did you..."

"I like the beach. Doyoulikethebeach? :hyper:

"Well, yeah, I guess..."<starting to pick up their belongings>

"Do you mind if I sit here?? I like this chair! Do you like my shirt...its green"

"It's ok..." :confused:

"It's actually DisBoard Green...thats different!. I have a pin too...do you like it? My friends have them too!"

"O...K..." <quickly picking up the remainder of their things..>

"Oh here they come...they'll like this chair too..."

"Do you have a problem?!!?" <backing away...> :furious:
"Not anymore...have a nice day...I like this beach...its nice...it has sand and water and fish and ...did I say sand? I really like it..." :beach:

"well, I'll just move...thank you."

"Oh you don't have to move...I like talking to you...its such a nice day for a swim and playing in the....Hey look, a chicken!"

<as the non-DISer breaks into a full speed run toward the boat>

"Don't go...we'll need runners like you on the next visit to the beach...you're really fast! Hey...you dropped your stuff!!"

:rolleyes1

[ds2Mom]

I would say something about Illinois fans, but you're too nice...


Whoa! Do we have a :stir: among our midst this afternoon?! :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

College basketball season should be fun for the DIS Geeks, especially if the preseason predictions hold true for the season. The Heels (beloved by Brack and me, of course) are picked #2 in the preseason coaches' poll.

Oh, yeah, Florida is picked #1. Ohio State #4.

Other interested fans, see the list below for your favorites.

1. Florida
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Ohio State
5t. Pittsburgh
5t. UCLA
7. LSU
8. Georgetown
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona
11. D***
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Memphis
15. Boston College
16. Washington
17. Marquette
18. Connecticut
19. Texas
20. Syracuse
21. Georgia Tech
22. Kentucky
23. Creighton
24. Tennessee
25. Nevada


I'm thinking #11 would be Duke? But just what did you write?? :lmao:

[ds2Mom]

I think we should stake a claim and if anyone sits down in that area, we go over :tiptoe: and plop down next to them and ....

"Hi!" :wave:
"umm hi..." <nervous look>
"I like bananas!" :banana:
"thats...ahhh, nice."

"Do you like bananas?" :confused3

"umm, I guess..." <glance around for CMs>

"WAITER, 10 bananas please!!"

"Why did you..."

"I like the beach. Doyoulikethebeach? :hyper:

"Well, yeah, I guess..."<starting to pick up their belongings>

"Do you mind if I sit here?? I like this chair! Do you like my shirt...its green"

"It's ok..." :confused:

"It's actually DisBoard Green...thats different!. I have a pin too...do you like it? My friends have them too!"

"O...K..." <quickly picking up the remainder of their things..>

"Oh here they come...they'll like this chair too..."

"Do you have a problem?!!?" <backing away...> :furious:
"Not anymore...have a nice day...I like this beach...its nice...it has sand and water and fish and ...did I say sand? I really like it..." :beach:

"well, I'll just move...thank you."

"Oh you don't have to move...I like talking to you...its such a nice day for a swim and playing in the....Hey look, a chicken!"

<as the non-DISer breaks into a full speed run toward the boat>

"Don't go...we'll need runners like you on the next visit to the beach...you're really fast! Hey...you dropped your stuff!!"

:rolleyes1



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

I think we should stake a claim and if anyone sits down in that area, we go over :tiptoe: and plop down next to them and ....

"Hi!" :wave:
"umm hi..." <nervous look>
"I like bananas!" :banana:
"thats...ahhh, nice."

"Do you like bananas?" :confused3

"umm, I guess..." <glance around for CMs>

"WAITER, 10 bananas please!!"

"Why did you..."

"I like the beach. Doyoulikethebeach? :hyper:

"Well, yeah, I guess..."<starting to pick up their belongings>

"Do you mind if I sit here?? I like this chair! Do you like my shirt...its green"

"It's ok..." :confused:

"It's actually DisBoard Green...thats different!. I have a pin too...do you like it? My friends have them too!"

"O...K..." <quickly picking up the remainder of their things..>

"Oh here they come...they'll like this chair too..."

"Do you have a problem?!!?" <backing away...> :furious:
"Not anymore...have a nice day...I like this beach...its nice...it has sand and water and fish and ...did I say sand? I really like it..." :beach:

"well, I'll just move...thank you."

"Oh you don't have to move...I like talking to you...its such a nice day for a swim and playing in the....Hey look, a chicken!"

<as the non-DISer breaks into a full speed run toward the boat>

"Don't go...we'll need runners like you on the next visit to the beach...you're really fast! Hey...you dropped your stuff!!"

:rolleyes1


Wow! That's a really long conversation for you! ;)

But, :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[87Heel]

I think we should stake a claim and if anyone sits down in that area, we go over :tiptoe: and plop down next to them and ....

"Hi!" :wave:
"umm hi..." <nervous look>
"I like bananas!" :banana:
"thats...ahhh, nice."

"Do you like bananas?" :confused3

"umm, I guess..." <glance around for CMs>

"WAITER, 10 bananas please!!"

"Why did you..."

"I like the beach. Doyoulikethebeach? :hyper:

"Well, yeah, I guess..."<starting to pick up their belongings>

"Do you mind if I sit here?? I like this chair! Do you like my shirt...its green"

"It's ok..." :confused:

"It's actually DisBoard Green...thats different!. I have a pin too...do you like it? My friends have them too!"

"O...K..." <quickly picking up the remainder of their things..>

"Oh here they come...they'll like this chair too..."

"Do you have a problem?!!?" <backing away...> :furious:
"Not anymore...have a nice day...I like this beach...its nice...it has sand and water and fish and ...did I say sand? I really like it..." :beach:

"well, I'll just move...thank you."

"Oh you don't have to move...I like talking to you...its such a nice day for a swim and playing in the....Hey look, a chicken!"

<as the non-DISer breaks into a full speed run toward the boat>

"Don't go...we'll need runners like you on the next visit to the beach...you're really fast! Hey...you dropped your stuff!!"

:rolleyes1
I like your plan! :thumbsup2 I think we can get the DIS kids involved, too...

[ds2Mom]

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What a pity!!! They have a banana and don't know what to do with it!!!!


Not touching this one.


Nope. No siree.


:rolleyes1

[pyramid2000]

Keep warm Brack! Is DW joining you? :wave:

[ds2Mom]

Just a pause to let out a big

THANK YOU!

John1


:tinker:

[87Heel]

I'm thinking #11 would be D***? But just what did you write?? :lmao:
No, I'm quite sure I handled that problem correctly. :thumbsup2

[ds2Mom]

Good idea Andy!

We should transfer pirate flags to the beach to stake out our territory!

Any non-lime green pirates messin with our land beware!

John1


Ooooh, I could just see the pirate: flags everywhere!




(They came, they saw, they conquered. Give nothing back!!)

[goofyforlife]

"Oh you don't have to move...I like talking to you...its such a nice day for a swim and playing in the....Hey look, a chicken!"

<as the non-DISer breaks into a full speed run toward the boat>

"Don't go...we'll need runners like you on the next visit to the beach...you're really fast! Hey...you dropped your stuff!!"

:rolleyes1

Uh hun the quote for us is hey look a bat...... :rotfl2:

[ds2Mom]

Well Tana,

Amy's sister does live in Williamsburg. Just show up at her door.

Hi, I'm Tana from Minnesotta, and I was supposed to meet up with your sister in St. Paul, but we just played phone tag, so I thought I would stop here and see you instead while I am in the neighborhood. Yes we met on the internet.

:rotfl2:

John1




:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[TanaL]

Double drats! We were going to Williamsburg over Thanksgiving, but decided not to after we switched from the Aug. repo to this cruise! That would've been SO much fun to get together!!!

Williamsburg is one of my all-time favorite places!! Maybe I should start hinting to the DS's that William & Mary would be a fine place to go to college! :rolleyes1


ooh, bummer. We'll be there Sunday-Tuesday if anything changes! after that we'll be in Charlottesville for the actual holiday. We're driving from Minnesota... :moped:

[87Heel]

Uh hun the quote for us is hey look a bat...... :rotfl2:
Or is it:
hey, look, a bat ... in the bathroom!

[ds2Mom]

There is a degree with my DH. :) He only drinks Corona around here.


Love Corona! :thumbsup2


Really love Iron City! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[ds2Mom]

ooh, bummer. We'll be there Sunday-Tuesday if anything changes! after that we'll be in Charlottesville for the actual holiday. We're driving from Minnesota... :moped:


Driving?!

May the force be with you! :rotfl:

[ds2Mom]

ICE cold Iron City! :thumbsup2

[ds2Mom]

You really have to know how to use that banana! :banana:

Believe me, it makes a difference!

John1


Again, I'm not touchin' this one.


Nope.


Not gonna happen.


:rotfl: :rotfl:

[ds2Mom]

Castaway Cay Map (http://www.*******************/ccmap.htm)

Ok, this is a link to a map showing Castaway Cay. Wife and I usually stake out a letter J (known as Operation JellyBean); you can see it is directly down from Cookies and the Conched Out Bar (ummm, a coincidence).....good location, at least to us. Its fairly close to the Swimming Lagoon (the island at I on the map)....

For the return DISers, whats your favorite spot?


Great spot for pirate world.....totally agree! :thumbsup2

[ds2Mom]

Bathrooms...forgot about those. OK...well, we may be in a different location this time. Let's get a poll of where people wanna be and we'll have to agree to stand together against the hordes.


Oh yea, bathrooms. Good point.



Just let us know, we'll be part of the pirate: landing party!

:rotfl:

[ds2Mom]

I'm just reading and posting to myself........... :surfweb:

[ds2Mom]

Oooh, a personal mini-milestone coming up! :yay:

[ds2Mom]

Hmmmmm..........what to say, what to say. :tilt:

[ds2Mom]

By the way, what happened to Grey's Anatomy last night?


Did I miss a new episode? We just had back-to-back repeats. :confused3

[ds2Mom]

Anyone want to share 1-2 of your favorite recipes (food, drinks) and we'll have a DIS geek cookbook? popcorn::

[ds2Mom]

Mini-milestone.



:disrocks:

[87Heel]

not sure what was going on last night... guess everyone's holding out for November sweeps. I think Survivor was a recap episode. ER was a repeat.

[ds2Mom]

not sure what was going on last night... guess everyone's holding out for November sweeps. I think Survivor was a recap episode. ER was a repeat.


Of course! Sweeps starts next week! That had to be why.......I was just thrown by the preview last week......made it seem like last night's was going to be new.

Drats.

[ds2Mom]

It'll look like a new war movie...called "They Carried Lime Pirate Flags"

Hold the lines men! The beach chairs have to hold! No hammocks will be lost this day...



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[ds2Mom]

.......DD LOVED EVERYTHING!!! She put everything carefully back in the package so she wouldn't lose anything that came from Tink!



Yea!


:tinker:

[ds2Mom]

....No matter what I do I always seem to be finishing packing until the wee hours of the morning we leave.....



We could form a support group on this one! I'm a last-minute packer. Drives DH totally nuts! :crazy:

[GoofyforGoofy]

Anyone want to share 1-2 of your favorite recipes (food, drinks) and we'll have a DIS geek cookbook? popcorn::

Ok, ummm....Rum add pineapple...little umbrella....serve.

[GoofyforGoofy]

not sure what was going on last night... guess everyone's holding out for November sweeps. I think Survivor was a recap episode. ER was a repeat.

It was World Series....they thought they couldn't compete....

[ds2Mom]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control.....

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Jill



Hi Jill :wave:


First off: :grouphug: to you! And lots of prayers and pixiedust: for Autumn!


Have you let DCL or your travel agent know it's Alex's birthday? Your servers will bring her a cake/sing "Happy Birthday" to her one night at dinner.

[ds2Mom]

Ok, ummm....Rum add pineapple...little umbrella....serve.


:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ds2Mom]

It was World Series....they thought they couldn't compete....


Yup.....forgot about that.

[ds2Mom]

....I would also love to help out if you need any helpers to make a surprise happen!


Count me in, too! Would love to help with any surprises!

[pyramid2000]

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[pyramid2000]

Karen's DS
http://www.smileyhut.com/animals/lion.gif

[ds2Mom]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I just got the call from daycare and it looks like Nathan now has pinkeye! :sad:


:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:



Oh no! Is he doing any better yet?

[pyramid2000]

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[pyramid2000]

DCL execs looking through this thread...

http://www.smileyhut.com/confused/read.gif

[ds2Mom]

......hmmmmmm.....MICKEYPLAN......can anyone guess what I'm thinking????



Count me in! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

It's flu season!!

http://www.smileyhut.com/default2/doctor.gif

[pyramid2000]

http://www.smileyhut.com/eat_drink/chocdipped.gif

[becka]

DH is getting ready to take DS to the doctor. Hopefully we will get a good report. DH said his eyes look clear now and DS has not been complaining. Maybe it was just allergies? I know we all suffer from them. :confused3 I told DH that if it is allergies that he needs to get a note we can give the daycare so they will let him back in class.

The rain here is finally starting to let up. It was pouring this morning. It has been dreary for days. I am ready for a little sun. Dinner for tonight is already in the crockpot. I made my crockpot soup and it sounds wonderful right now. It is nice to know that dinner is already taken care of when I get home.

If DS really does not have pinkeye then our St. Louis Zoo trip will still be on. Right now they are calling for 61 degrees and party sunny. It should be nice. They have “Boo at the Zoo” so we are taking the kids’ costumes with them and they can do a little ToT’ing while we see the animals.

Sunday we are going to stay home, carve pumpkins and make pumpkin pie. It sounds like it should be a nice weekend for all of this. I hope the kids are healthy and will behave.

On my lunch break I changed my display on my computer to be a picture of the ship from CC. I tried to pretend that I was sitting in a lounge chair eating my tuna salad and apple. :sad2: I am pathetic. How I wished I was eating at Cookies instead.... ;) Of course it is only 41 more days until we leave for vacation and only 43 days until we sail! :yay:

[goofyforlife]

It's flu season!!

http://www.smileyhut.com/default2/doctor.gif

Nope can't make me get a flu shot........

It's so communist or something.....

Kinda like the Chicken pox vaccine.... If i had another kid right now i wouldn't do the vaccine...DD got them naturally...so did i.... there's not enough evidence yet to convince me to get it.......

[pyramid2000]

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[ds2Mom]

We could form a support group on this one! I'm a last-minute packer. Drives DH totally nuts! :crazy:


I will say in my own defense that I'm a gatherer. I gather things up and have them in an area ready to go.


This time, I'm trying to break the habit of waiting to pack 'til the night before. (I mean, what could happen between now and then that would even want me to take out shorts/sandals?).


I will pack early.

I will pack early.

I will pack early.

[pyramid2000]

Nope can't make me get a flu shot........

It's so communist or something.....

Kinda like the Chicken pox vaccine.... If i had another kid right now i wouldn't do the vaccine...DD got them naturally...so did i.... there's not enough evidence yet to convince me to get it.......

I've never gotten one myself. Sarah did when she was smaller because she had RSV. Sarah hasn't been immunized from Chicken Pox, nor has she had them. The other two got the shots.

[ds2Mom]

Nope can't make me get a flu shot.......



This was posted in our Library:


"Get ready for flu season without leaving the comfort of your car!

In three easy steps, adults and cooperative children can receive protection with either FluMist nasal vaccine or a traditional flu shot without leaving the comfort of their car.

Special activities are planned along the way for those in line for the vaccine. Every 20th car will receive a free emergency preparedness kit at the county's first mass clinic drive-thru."

[pyramid2000]

This was posted in our Library:


"Get ready for flu season without leaving the comfort of your car!

In three easy steps, adults and cooperative children can receive protection with either FluMist nasal vaccine or a traditional flu shot without leaving the comfort of their car.

Special activities are planned along the way for those in line for the vaccine. Every 20th car will receive a free emergency preparedness kit at the county's first mass clinic drive-thru."

They have a drive through at a local car dealer. The mist sounds interesting.

[ds2Mom]

Whew! Caught up. :surfweb:



Off to research a few laptops and then on to Best Buy! :yay:

[87Heel]

Off to research a few laptops and then on to Best Buy! :yay:

http://www.apple.com/getamac/

[pyramid2000]

Guests after CC takeover...

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[pyramid2000]

You can tell I was productive today... :blush:

[pyramid2000]

Dina now wants to be a http://www.getmesmileys.com/smilies/character0060.gif for Halloween. :rolleyes:

[pyramid2000]

Let me know if this is inappropriate please!!!



















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[MMcCarthy]

we are doing the island cruise on sunday. as for alex i was kinda thinking about bringing some b day hats and maybe some horns and pass them out to some of the dissers in our area so that one night we can surprise her. she has kinda been ripped off the last few years for her b day since autumn became sick. I can not believe she is going to be 15. man do i feel old now.lol!

My DD is also fifteen. Christa (my DD) and Devon (Kristina's DD) have been emailing a bit. Does Alex have her own email address? Christa was thrilled when Devon emailed her. I could introduce Christa to your daughter via the website if you would like.

Good luck with everything.

Missy

[goofyforlife]

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DD Clean up aisle #2.... :lmao: :lmao:

[GoofyforGoofy]

DCL execs looking through this thread...

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DCL execs finding all references to bananas and pricing...http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/light_skin/rtfm.gifhttp://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/madhouse/sarcastic_hand.gif

[GoofyforGoofy]

They have a drive through at a local car dealer. The mist sounds interesting.

Yeah, you drive up and they throw a mist bomb in your window..."thank you, drive thru"

Like a flea bomb....ummm FLU bomb.

[GoofyforGoofy]

Dina now wants to be a http://www.getmesmileys.com/smilies/character0060.gif for Halloween. :rolleyes:

A tombstone with eyes, what is that?

[GoofyforGoofy]

Let me know if this is inappropriate please!!!
















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No. it isn't. I have worse.

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[GoofyforGoofy]

I have the Friday....blahs.... :guilty:

Wonder what's for dinner... :stir:

[becka]

Well Nathan does have pinkeye. :sad: DH is going to pick up his eye drops now. Hopefully he will at least be better at getting them than Allie was. He will be harder to fight with. :(

Also I don't know what this means for our trip to the zoo. DH thinks we should still go but I am not sure. What do you guys think? Would it be wrong of us to still go? He will use the drops and we use that Purell stuff like crazy.

[GoofyforGoofy]

:moped: :car: Time to go home...

:wave2: :wave:

[goofyforlife]

I have the Friday....blahs.... :guilty:

Wonder what's for dinner... :stir:

Not Outback..... (saving for the cruise dear)

[goofyforlife]

Well Nathan does have pinkeye. :sad: DH is going to pick up his eye drops now. Hopefully he will at least be better at getting them than Allie was. He will be harder to fight with. :(

Also I don't know what this means for our trip to the zoo. DH thinks we should still go but I am not sure. What do you guys think? Would it be wrong of us to still go? He will use the drops and we use that Purell stuff like crazy.

Not sure how effective purell is against Pinkeye virus Becka....

Check with the dr...... (or ask pharmacist)

If he were older i'd say take him but don't let him touch much if anything...Which would be really hard for his age at the zoo....

At least you have a couple days until Halloween to treat it....

and if DS got it...I'd be bleaching down the house JIC KWIM...It stinks to get it as an adult... You have to throw away contacts...makeup...etc...

[GoofyforGoofy]

Not Outback..... (saving for the cruise dear)

Why did you assume I meant, eating at a restaurant...

[kristen821]

Well Nathan does have pinkeye. :sad: DH is going to pick up his eye drops now. Hopefully he will at least be better at getting them than Allie was. He will be harder to fight with. :(

Also I don't know what this means for our trip to the zoo. DH thinks we should still go but I am not sure. What do you guys think? Would it be wrong of us to still go? He will use the drops and we use that Purell stuff like crazy.


I believe he will be ok after 24 hrs. of the drops. I would wait and see how he feels and looks when it is time to go to the zoo. Good luck and I hope your little guy feels better soon.

[MrsMork]

Angie, here's a possible suit for Aaron, but still maybe too dressy for other events: http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Pinstripe-Formal-Boy-Suit-set-w-Tie-Dress-Shirt-7_W0QQitemZ150049554750QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15607QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thank you. This is one size too small, but I will look at other stuff this seller has.

[MrsMork]

He can tag along with me Tana . . . I will be the one following the back of Andy's head.

Seriously . . . all of us going to the family beach (and leaving early) should stake out a "DIS" section for as many of us as we can. We can post pirate flags around. One of the tricks is to go pretty far down the family beach - many people stop as soon as they see water. Further down also = closer to Cookies!

John1
I'll be right behind you, John1. All DISer's welcome to join in later.

[MrsMork]

You really have to know how to use that banana! :banana:

Believe me, it makes a difference!

John1
And this is what I said before, whether banana or sword knowing how to use it is paramount!

[MrsMork]

They have them here year round. Is your store a super store? Have you checked online? I wouldn't mind picking one up for you if you would like.
I checked again today as I was at local Walmart. It was suggested I try the Salem store which is much larger than even the Woodburn supercenter. It is only about 30 miles to Salem and an easy drive so I think I will call them and see if they carry them. Thanks for the offer and all the help from everyone on this. :grouphug:

[MrsMork]

I think that it is just where we live. I haven't received the hair ties yet but everyone else got them two days ago. If you print out your docs online you wont get the paper docs. I will probably print them a couple days before we leave to be ready but want the paper docs for the scrapbook. ;)
When I returned from taking Dennis' car to the shop today I found a fed-ex package on the step from DVC. Now since we booked with points, I was absolutely giddy thinking this MIGHT be our documents! But SO early?? :confused3 Nope, was a very nice box with some special postcards in it. Another gift from DVC. There were two of each postcard. One to send and one to keep, I suppose. :)

[MrsMork]

John, you think like I do and....<wait - EVERYONE RUN!!!!!!> ok, where was I...

Of yeah, I stake out right down from Cookies, makes our lunches easier to get to. We need to organize and conquer...I mean, coordinate. We need to coordinate the night before and get on the same page. The kicker will be family members who want tubes and such - that slows us down. Maybe send one or two scouts..I mean, parents...over to pick those up and drag them to the bases, I mean...beach chairs. Plans, plans, already our minds are becoming one... :crazy:
I only do the first assualt, er trip, DrHug would need to pick up any gear when he comes a few minutes later.

[MrsMork]

We always go up to Topsider's for breakfast then watch the ship pull into the dock at CC. :lovestruc
I order coffee, cereal and toast from room service so I will be up, in my suit and ready to hit the stairs early!

[MrsMork]

Castaway Cay Map (http://www.*******************/ccmap.htm)

Ok, this is a link to a map showing Castaway Cay. Wife and I usually stake out a letter J (known as Operation JellyBean); you can see it is directly down from Cookies and the Conched Out Bar (ummm, a coincidence).....good location, at least to us. Its fairly close to the Swimming Lagoon (the island at I on the map)....

For the return DISers, whats your favorite spot?
Depends, if we are without kids we like the hammocks that are when you first get to the beach area, by She Sells. This is near the snorkle lagoon where we like to be early in the day. Then around lunch we vacate that and go to Serenity Bay for the afternoon. With kids the family beach by the J is great.

[MrsMork]

Bathrooms...forgot about those. OK...well, we may be in a different location this time. Let's get a poll of where people wanna be and we'll have to agree to stand together against the hordes.
I think John1 will be heading to the spot Lisa is describing. I am willing to follow his lead. :sunny:

[MrsMork]

This might have been covered already...

Polling the ladies...

How many pairs of shoes are you taking?
One pair of tennis shoes, one pair of dress shoes (black), one pair of sandals, one pair of water shoes.

[MMcCarthy]

Well Nathan does have pinkeye. :sad: DH is going to pick up his eye drops now. Hopefully he will at least be better at getting them than Allie was. He will be harder to fight with. :(

Also I don't know what this means for our trip to the zoo. DH thinks we should still go but I am not sure. What do you guys think? Would it be wrong of us to still go? He will use the drops and we use that Purell stuff like crazy.

you need to really watch the weather. pink eye and the drops can cause your DS's eyes to be very sensitive to the sun. if you do go, take a pair of sunglasses for him and for DD. I have seen people send their kids to all kinds of places when they have pink eye. like you said use the purell all the time.

[MMcCarthy]

well I don't think I will be able to make chat again tonight. DH starts indoor soccer tonight. tomorrow he will be so sore we probably will not do anything. I keep telling him he might want to slow down a little on the field but Nooooo. he thinks he is still 21. maybe we will make it back in time but who knows. this week has been a very bad week. our cruise cannot come soon enough. I hope you all had a better week--I am not even going to try to catch up on posts, sorry. hopefully things will start slowing down but I doubt it. have a wonderful weekend. we also have soccer tomorrow for DS but it has been raining fairly hard all day so I am not sure if he will have it. it is tournament weekend. I know they really don't want to cancel but I have a feeling it might be too wet to play. talk with you all later.

[MMcCarthy]

one more thing before I go. Lisa, do I need to contact DCL about trying to change me dining rotation? just let me know what to do. good luck with your soccer games tomorrow.

Missy

[goofyforlife]

I believe he will be ok after 24 hrs. of the drops. I would wait and see how he feels and looks when it is time to go to the zoo. Good luck and I hope your little guy feels better soon.

Hi Kristen..... Welcome

I don't think we've seen you here before....But your ticker says you're one of us..... Come out of hiding ....... :banana: :cheer2: :banana:

[MrsMork]

I did not take that into consideration. I will have to stop for pics...at least on the first day! Maybe my DH will have to go ahead.
We'll save you a spot! :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

I was surprised when I went to Kmart the other day and saw they had suits.
Target had them, but it was $35 for the jacket and 20 for the pants.

[MrsMork]

hi all

sorry havent posted lately. Autumn has not been doing good. She has not gone to school in 2 weeks, Her pain is out of control and we are hoping we have something firgured out by the cruise or Autumn and I will be having alot of down time. Thankfully my family will be with us so they can keep an eye on the other girls.

Alex's birthday is sunday after we return. I would like to surprise her on the ship for her B day. Do any of you have any ideas to make it special.

Also is there anyone going snorkeling on their own in Costa maya?

Thanks

Jill

Jill, so sorry to hear Autumn's pain is not controlled. We will keep up the prayers for her. I'm sure this group will figure out something fun to do for Alex for her bday!

[MrsMork]

I was researching earlier and saw that one too. I'll try to post a pix if I really finish it this weekend. I got some brown fur stuff...but I can't really find yellow/brown fur. Can't wait to see what I do! As long as I don't mess something up and cut my material and then ruin it...I'll make it work. Just hope no one looks too close at it.
I did see some orange sweatshirts in the sporting goods area. Hunting season ya know.

[MrsMork]

I'm letting DGS use the 'puter for awhile now. Hope to be in chat for a bit. :wave2:

[slindamood]

Anyone want to share 1-2 of your favorite recipes (food, drinks) and we'll have a DIS geek cookbook? popcorn::

Here it is folks, direct from the "Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook"

Chicken Pot Pie
4 to 5 lb. chicken, disjointed
4 or 5 large potatotes, whashed, pared, and cut in thick slices
3 large onions, cut in 1/2 inch slices
Salt
Pepper
Pastry (recipe below)
Water

Place a layer of chicken in the bottom of a large heavy kettle, cover with a layer of potatoes and then with slices of onion; season with a mixture of salt and pepper. Roll pastry out rather thick (about 1/4 in.) and cut into 2 in. squares; place on top of onions. COntinue layers ending with a layer of pastry squares on top. Add water to cover contents halfway; cover kettle tightly and cook over high heat just until boiling. REduce heat to low and cook until chicken is tender, 1/12 to 2 hours. 8 to 10 servings.

Pastry:
3 cups sifted flour
1 teasponn salt
1 cup lard or other shortening
5 tablespoons cold water

Mix with fork and roll out on floured surface and cut into squares.

I have not tried this in a crock pot but will this weekend. Last weekend I wimped out and baked one of those frozen imitation potpies with a pie crust on top. Good, but not pot pie.

It is cold and rainy here and we need some good comfort food.

[The Adams Family]

My DD is also fifteen. Christa (my DD) and Devon (Kristina's DD) have been emailing a bit. Does Alex have her own email address? Christa was thrilled when Devon emailed her. I could introduce Christa to your daughter via the website if you would like.

Good luck with everything.

Missy


hi missy

alex recieved an email from christa and was going to email her back from her account. we also have my neice going along too and she is a freshman. the girls will be so happy to have others to hang out with.

Jill

[becka]

I believe he will be ok after 24 hrs. of the drops. I would wait and see how he feels and looks when it is time to go to the zoo. Good luck and I hope your little guy feels better soon.

:wave: I have not seen you around for a while.

We still have not made any decisions about tomorrow yet. DS's eyes have looked clear all day and he is taking the drops well. We will keep a close eye on him (no pun intended) and make our decision tomorrow morning.

[becka]

Jill - :grouphug:

I am sorry Autumn is having such a rough time lately. Hopefully she will be feeling better real soon.

I am sure we can come up with something for a birthday. ;)

[becka]

Recipes - One of my favorites is Mexican Chicken Casserole

1 pkg. Chicken Tenders
Taco Flavored Doritos
1 lb. Mexican Velveeta
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Rotel
1 medium onion, chopped

Boil the chicken tenders until done and cut up chicken into bite sized pieces. Put chicken in bottom of 9x13 pan. Crush 1/2 pkg of Taco Doritos and put on top of chicken. Slice mexican velveeta and place over chicken and chips. In a blender mix soups, rotel and onion. Pour over cheese. Crush remaining Doritos and put on top of sauce. Bake at 350/375 for 45-60 minutes until done.

You can make this as mild or as hot as you want depending on what kind of Velveeta and Rotel you make. The blender sauce looks disgusting but this really is very yummy. Note: Not WW friendly! :rotfl:

[becka]

Here is the Crockpot Soup I made tonight.

1 1/2 pounds of lean hamburger, browned
3 cups water
2 small onions, chopped
1 pkg. frozen stew veggies (or the fresh stuff if you have time to chop up carrots, potatoes, whatever veggies you want, etc.)
1 can diced tomatoes
3 beef boullion cubes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour

Put hamburger, water, onions, stew veggies, tomatoes, boullion cubes, salt and pepper in crockpot. Cook on low 7-9 hours. Turn crockpot to high for 1 hour. Melt butter and mix in flour to get a roux. Mix roux into soup to thicken. Turn down heat on crockpot and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve. :)

[becka]

The kids are watching Charlie Brown's The Great Pumpkin right now. It is hard to believe that my kids are watching the same things I did as a kid. :) I think they said it was the 40th year for this show. The classics never get old. :goodvibes:

[becka]

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[becka]

Anyone in training for the CC marathon?

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[becka]

Did someone mention Coronas?

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This may be a new banana smilie.... :)

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