12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 11

[BuzzBoyMom]

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their drink order.

"I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy.
"I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy

The drinks were brought out and the waiter took their orders for dinner.

"I want a nice big steak," said the first piggy.
"I would like the salad plate," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," said the third little piggy.

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggy’s would like any dessert.

"I want a banana split," said the first piggy.
"I want a cheesecake," said the second piggy.
"I want beer, lots and lots of beer," exclaimed the third little piggy.

"Pardon me for asking," said the waiter to the third little piggy, “But why have you only ordered beer all evening?"

The third piggy says in an annoyed tone, “Well, somebody has to go 'Wee, wee, wee, all the way home, don’t they?!!!!!!!!!”


Very cute!!
Glad someone else was in the mood to post jokes.

[pyramid2000]

Karen these are great!

[MrsMork]

DrHug is working at the State Prison today. New experience for him. He did NOT like the hours. He had to be there at 7am, it is an hour drive. He is very accoustomed to the 9 am start times. He works until 8 or 9 so often that he has a hard time getting to bed before midnight or later. :sad2:

[BuzzBoyMom]

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

That's it! We should wear the buttons on the CC cruise! :thumbsup2



Umm...like????....ummmm....you mean you're not planning on wearing your buttons during this whole cruise?!!! :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

;)

[Jhalkias]

Would it be rude to watch a show on my iPod during the Cheetahs?

Just checking . . .

John1

[klineyqueen]

Brandi - just be glad that you have enough buttons already!!! :lmao:
Hey....you are the one who made the no underwear rule...not me!!! I was just pointing it out!!!!!

[Jhalkias]

pirate: pirate: pirate: Coming up, and I need to leave!

The Cheetahs are calling!

John1

[MrsMork]

Would it be rude to watch a show on my iPod during the Cheetahs?

Just checking . . .

John1
UUmmm. Let's see. YES!!

[klineyqueen]

I'm gonna clean out my joke in box....

here's one for ya John...
Christmas Demands!

Barbie's Letter To Santa:

Dear Santa,

Listen you fat little troll, I've been helping you out every year, playing at being the perfect Christmas Present, wearing skimpy bathing suits in frigid weather, and drowning in fake tea from one too many tea parties, and I hate to break it to ya Santa, but IT'S DEFINITELY PAY BACK TIME! There had better be some changes around here this Christmas, or I'm gonna call for a nationwide meltdown (and trust me, you won't wanna be around to smell it).

So, here's my holiday wish list for 1998, Santa.

1. A nice, comfy pair of sweat pants and a frumpy, oversized sweatshirt. I'm sick of looking like a hooker. How much smaller are these bathing suits gonna get? Do you have any idea what it feels like to have nylon and velcro up your butt?

2. Real underwear that can be pulled on and off. Preferably white. What bonehead at Mattel decided to cheap out and MOLD imitation underwear to my skin?!? It looks like cellulite!

3. A REAL man... maybe GI JOE. Heck, I'd take Tickle-Me-Elmo over that wimped-out excuse for a boy toy, Ken. And what's with that earring anyway? If I'm gonna have to suffer with him, at least make him (and me) anatomically correct.

4. Arms that actually bend so I can push the aforementioned Ken-wimp away once he is anatomically correct.

5. Chest (insert other B word) reduction surgery. I don't care whose arm you have to twist, just get it done.

6. A jog-bra. To wear until I get the surgery.

7. A new career. Pet doctor and school teacher just don't cut it. How about a systems analyst? Or better yet, a public relations senior account exec!

8. A new, more 90's persona. Maybe "PMS Barbie," complete with a miniature container of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and a bag of chips, "Animal Rights Barbie," with my very own paint gun, fitted with a fake fur coat, bottle of spray on blood and handcuffs. How about "Stop Smoking Barbie," sporting a Nicotrol patch and equipped with several packs of gum.

9. No more McDonald's endorsements. The grease is wrecking my vinyl.

10. Mattel stock options. It's been 37 years - I think I deserve it.

Okay Santa, that's it. Considering my valuable contribution to society, I don't think these requests are out of line. If you
disagree, then you can find yourself a new witch (insert other word) for next Christmas. It's that simple.

Yours Truly,

Barbie
I like your Barbie and Ken letters...they were funny!

[MrsMork]

Hurry, John1 has to leave

[Jhalkias]

One more . . .

Good luck to whoever gets it!

John1

[goofyforlife]

no extra activities tonight.......Yay..... Stay home in the rain...

[MrsMork]

Angie has to get to work or she gets CANNED!!

[87Heel]

I'll try pirate:

[Jhalkias]

OK, so I lied.

One more.

John1

[goofyforlife]

pirate:

[klineyqueen]

A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later..."Da-ad..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
Five minutes later: "Da-aaaad..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again, I'll have to spank you!!"
Five minutes later... "Daaaa-aaaad..."
"WHAT??!!"
"When you come in to spank me, can you bring me a drink of water?"
Persistant little bugger..huh!

[MrsMork]

One more try.... pirate: 25, 26, 27,28,29,30,31,31,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40

[87Heel]

and again pirate:

[Jhalkias]

Well, maybe one last try!

John1

[goofyforlife]

argggggggg

[klineyqueen]

[QUOTE=BuzzBoyMom]I feel silly posting jokes amongs the very serious comments about pay raises and politics.

Please don't feel that I'm insensitive.


You guys keep posting!!

Know that I'm sending ya hugs via the jokes, okay?!!!
************************************************** ****

It was that time, during the Sunday morning service, for "the children's sermon," and all the children were invited to come Forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said to her, "That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?" The little girl replied, "Yes, and my Mom says it's a b---tch to
iron."


We need it, Karen. Thank you!

This one is for Brandi!!
Thanks Angie!!! You girls are great!

[goofyforlife]

argggg

whoops gotta start reading before i post

[MrsMork]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: Marielle, you are getting GOOD at this! pirate: :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

and again pirate:

Nice one Marielle - a fellow Mac Geek.

I feel Cheetahd though . . .

John1

[87Heel]

All because DD8's bus was late, so then off to art class late, then kicked DD13 off the computer so I could see if the pirate: was close and I took a chance... now to see what I missed.

[klineyqueen]

and again pirate:
Good Pirate Marielle!


I must get dinner started for my DH and munchkins! I have choir tonight. I'll catch up later!

[pyramid2000]

okay - is there anyone out there actually reading these or did I scare you guys away?

Karen, I think you have impeccable timing! :thumbsup2

These are :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

20) Ever stop to think, and forget to start again? (My favorite)

[BuzzBoyMom]

Here I encouraged you guys to get the milestone and a bunch of my employees ambushed me in my office so I couldn't even participate.

Guess at my next staff meeting, I'm gonna have to explain to them that they can't disturb me while I'm dising.


Have a good evening everyone!!!!!

[87Heel]

Would it be rude to watch a show on my iPod during the Cheetahs?

Just checking . . .

John1

No. But I don't think there are earbuds made that can block out that preteen squeal and screech around you.

[87Heel]

In less than an hour I'll be volunteering at the school spaghetti dinner... while my teen baby-sitter (also known as DD13) watches DS3 for no pay. So will the minimum wage people come after me?

[pyramid2000]

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or
whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car
with an automatic transmission.

But mine taste good! :rolleyes1

Remember this motto to live by:

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride!

:thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

What a wonderful message!

Making Pancakes

Six-year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor.

He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.

Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad.

He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked!. Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking the egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and sticky.

And just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Brandon's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking. But his father just watched him.

Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process!

That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky, we insult a friend, we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour.

Sometimes we just stand there in tears beca use we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him.

But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes" for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll be glad we tried...


:sad:

[brack]

and again pirate:

Good pirate: Marielle. It looks like I signed on just a few minutes too late.

Oh well it is now time to once again ..... catch up!

[pyramid2000]

No surprise here...Why should it be any different? Are they working any less than older folks... NO Sure they can't work beyond certain weekday hours but have the same job requirements.

From 16 on...I worked 30-35 hours a week to pay for my own expenses...my car...my car insurance.....my clothes...my spending money...my hairspray (it was the 80's ya know).

Sorry didn't come from a family with cash... or an allowance fairy... If i wanted something...I had to earn it on my own...

I think the minimum wage has always included everyone. :confused3

[87Heel]

For Brack, April and other interested fans:
Looks like Butch Davis will be the new football coach for the Tar Heels. Online sites and at least one newspaper are reporting that the contract is signed; they just haven't made the official announcement.

[brack]

Oh Brack! Can't she take you anywhere?? :rotfl2:

Usually no .....:blush:

[87Heel]

OK, Brack, since you've been driving the roads of Maryland, West Virginia and Kentucky quite often....
what route would you take from the Philly suburbs to Rogers, Kentucky?? Online map sites are giving me different answers, of course.

[pyramid2000]

A mother is driving a little girl to her friend's house for a play date.
"Mommy," the little girl asks, "how old are you?"
"Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age," the mother replied.
"It's not polite."
"OK", the little girl says, "How much do you weigh?"
"Now really," the mother says, "those are personal questions and are really none of your business."
Undaunted, the little girl asks, "Why did you and Daddy get a divorce?"
"That is enough questions, young lady, honestly!"
The exasperated mother walks away as the two friends begin to play.
"My Mom won't tell me anything about her," the little girl says to her friend.
"Well," says the friend, "all you need to do is look at her drivers' license It is like a report card, it has everything on it."

Later that night the little girl says to her mother, "I know how old you are, you are 32."
The mother is surprised and asks, "How did you find that out?
"I also know that you weigh 140 pounds."
The mother is past surprised and shocked now. "How in heaven's name did you find that out?"
"And," the little girl says triumphantly, "I know why you and daddy got a divorce."
"Oh really?" the mother asks. "Why?"
"Because you got an F in sex."


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

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[brack]

I have to share an e-mail I just received....Brack...this is for you and Annette!

A minister was completing a Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the
river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."

Smile, life is too short not to !!
If this brightened your day
Don't let it stop here
Pass it on with a smile
Keep spreading the Cheer.
See you at the river

I need to try and work that one in this Sunday!
:thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

Karen's pulling a Brandi! :rolleyes1

(but they are so hilarious!)

[lbgraves]

O cleaning master tell me of this mythical large horizontal space with nothing on it.....

Tell me how one intends to keep it clear.....

Barbed wire ....cattle prods.....electric shock fencing

:rotfl:

I was thinking along the lines of....

If you don't keep your "mess" off of my table.....











you aren't going cruising with Mickey! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)

Way to go DODY!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc You must be feeling pretty good right now! :thumbsup2

[pyramid2000]

A Georgia State Trooper pulled a car over on I-95 about 2 miles south of the Georgia/South Carolina state line. When the Trooper asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a magician and a juggler and he was on his way to Savannah to do a show that night at the Shrine Circus and didn't want to be late..

The trooper told the driver he was fascinated by juggling, and if the driver would do a little juggling f or him then he wouldn't give him a ticket. The driver told the Trooper that he had sent all of his equipment on ahead and didn't have anything to juggle. The Trooper told him that he had some flares in the trunk of his patrol car and asked if he could juggle them.

The juggler stated that he could, so the Trooper got three flares, lit them and handed them to the juggler. While the man was doing his juggling act, a car pulled in behind the patrol car. A drunk, good old boy, from S.C., got out and watched the performance briefly. He then went over to the patrol car, opened the rear door and got in.

The Trooper observed him doing this and went over to the patrol car, opened the door and asked the drunk what he thought he was doing. The drunk replied, "You might as well take my butt to jail, cause there's no way in hell I can pass that test."

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:
I'm enjoying these jokes very much as I am trying to drown out the little gremlins... :crazy:

[pyramid2000]

WHY MEN AREN'T SECRETARIES...

Husband's note on refrigerator for wife:

Someone from the Gyna Colleges called. They said the Pabst beer is normal. I didn't know you liked beer.

Is that a joke, or did DH really write that?? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had
Great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked
Her how she liked the experience.
"Oh, I really liked it," she replied, "especially the tight pants and
All the big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were
Killing each other over 25 cents."
Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"

"Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of
The game, all they kept screaming was: 'Get the quarterback! Get
The quarterback!' I'm like...Helloooooo? It's only 25 cents !!!!"

My girls really liked this one! :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

The Jersey Shore is more of any abnomality through Caroline...

They have to pay more or else the kids would be on the beach instead of working....

I'm not talking about the summer jobs. They actually pay less. Most who come here try for the Wawa and supermarket jobs first.

[pyramid2000]

Umm...like????....ummmm....you mean you're not planning on wearing your buttons during this whole cruise?!!! :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

;)
That would fully depend on what they say! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[pyramid2000]

Would it be rude to watch a show on my iPod during the Cheetahs?

Just checking . . .

John1

I'm sure you wouldn't be the only one...

[pyramid2000]

Good Pirate Marielle!


I must get dinner started for my DH and munchkins! I have choir tonight. I'll catch up later!

Let us know if the former president showed and how things went. :grouphug:

[pyramid2000]

In less than an hour I'll be volunteering at the school spaghetti dinner... while my teen baby-sitter (also known as DD13) watches DS3 for no pay. So will the minimum wage people come after me?

:rotfl2: Hope all went well. :goodvibes

[brack]

Well, friends, we have to get away from the post-election happiness/unhappiness (whatever your viewpoint, we're all geeks) and get posting. Another milestone on the way with very little effort. Maybe John1 will see 48,000 before the Cheetah Girls!

That's the ticket! :thumbsup2 It's over and we don't have to see anymore ads, pick up the flyers in the yard or get the annoying phone calls.

On to more important life matters ....... POSTING! :surfweb:

[brack]

Not a joke....but some may like this one...

SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! ............

Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

GOD'S MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING!

Thanks it was a great story. Most days I really need to remember this.

[pyramid2000]

I found out what the preschool drama was. There is a mom who is a bit, shall we say, overprotective. I am sure there is reason so I don't want to judge. The kids were taking a field trip to Acme today and the mom (yesterday) was saying her DD is scared of stores. OK? :confused3 One of the teachers was telling her about what they would be doing, kinda trying to show her it is fun. (the mom also says DD has issues at school, but the teachers don't see it) One of the things she mentioned was that they explain where things come from. Ya know, milk from a cow, eggs from a chiicken, potatoes from the ground. She then started to tell her about the kids usual favorite part: going in with the butcher where they would learn that the chicken nuggets they eat comes from a chicken and not McDonalds and such. Well this mom was horrified and said "But they are just babies!!" OK? I guess she continued with this until the teacher finally said "No, they are not babies!" I heard the mom talking about it a bit after school yesterday and it sounds like she may not be coming back.

FYI the kids had a great time today at Acme today and they loved the butcher. The little girl wasn't there.

[lbgraves]

Does Lisa have another title?!!!!


CLEANING MASTER?!!! I bow to your skills!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I don't think that I can accept that title since it has been MONTHS since I have seen the top of the table. :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

Sarah and Amanda have officially started their 4 day weekend. :crazy:

[pyramid2000]

I, on the other hand, still have to get up to take Dina to preschool in the morning.

[pyramid2000]

This weekend will be a little busy for us. Nothing tonight, but GS tomorrow, gymnastics Friday, Pampered Chef party Saturday and Amanda's b-day party Sunday. That will just be a starter for an extra busy week! :crazy:

[pyramid2000]

The girls also have started making plans with their friends for the weekend. At least with the PC party it will motivate me to get things cleaned up, such as the diningroom table... :rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had
Great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked
Her how she liked the experience.
"Oh, I really liked it," she replied, "especially the tight pants and
All the big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were
Killing each other over 25 cents."
Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"

"Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of
The game, all they kept screaming was: 'Get the quarterback! Get
The quarterback!' I'm like...Helloooooo? It's only 25 cents !!!!"

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

[BuzzBoyMom]

For Brack, April and other interested fans:
Looks like Butch Davis will be the new football coach for the Tar Heels. Online sites and at least one newspaper are reporting that the contract is signed; they just haven't made the official announcement.


Can't I be an honorary Tarheel....even if just for the cruise...I went to UNC-Wilmington! I fell in love with the beach and couldn't move up to CH.

[pyramid2000]

BTW Kristina, SW had a Ding fare from Philly. About $15 cheaper than normal. :rolleyes:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Karen's pulling a Brandi! :rolleyes1

(but they are so hilarious!)


Smileys via jokes...anything to boost our lagging post count. We've all been so busy lately. Me cleaning out my joke in box helped the post count....double duty!!!!

[brack]

okay - is there anyone out there actually reading these or did I scare you guys away?

Karen everyone is too busy laughing to respond.:rotfl:

[BuzzBoyMom]

I found out what the preschool drama was. There is a mom who is a bit, shall we say, overprotective. I am sure there is reason so I don't want to judge. The kids were taking a field trip to Acme today and the mom (yesterday) was saying her DD is scared of stores. OK? :confused3 One of the teachers was telling her about what they would be doing, kinda trying to show her it is fun. (the mom also says DD has issues at school, but the teachers don't see it) One of the things she mentioned was that they explain where things come from. Ya know, milk from a cow, eggs from a chiicken, potatoes from the ground. She then started to tell her about the kids usual favorite part: going in with the butcher where they would learn that the chicken nuggets they eat comes from a chicken and not McDonalds and such. Well this mom was horrified and said "But they are just babies!!" OK? I guess she continued with this until the teacher finally said "No, they are not babies!" I heard the mom talking about it a bit after school yesterday and it sounds like she may not be coming back.

FYI the kids had a great time today at Acme today and they loved the butcher. The little girl wasn't there.



Okay - uhhhh - yes, she is a tad bit overprotective! :crazy:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Well - I'll admit that one of the reasons I've been so busy is that this is our family Birthday month.

DH was on Monday.
DS is next Wed.
Mine...well it is coming up too.

DS will be having a few :crazy: boys over for a sleepover next week.

Can you guys believe I've never done a sleepover for my kids (other than family and the children of drunk friends who decided to spend the night)


Any suggestions?

[goofyforlife]

I was thinking along the lines of....

If you don't keep your "mess" off of my table.....

you aren't going cruising with Mickey! :thumbsup2

Ok so that gets you four weeks....after that?

[lbgraves]

For Brack, April and other interested fans:
Looks like Butch Davis will be the new football coach for the Tar Heels. Online sites and at least one newspaper are reporting that the contract is signed; they just haven't made the official announcement.

That's great, Marielle! Now they just need to get a football team. :rolleyes1 ;) I'm sorry! I just couldn't resist!!!!

[goofyforlife]

Is that a joke, or did DH really write that?? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Not my DH......someone elses....

[lbgraves]

That would fully depend on what they say! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It also depends on if we will have to go thru the scanner that day. ;) :lmao:

[lbgraves]

I found out what the preschool drama was. There is a mom who is a bit, shall we say, overprotective. I am sure there is reason so I don't want to judge. The kids were taking a field trip to Acme today and the mom (yesterday) was saying her DD is scared of stores. OK? :confused3 One of the teachers was telling her about what they would be doing, kinda trying to show her it is fun. (the mom also says DD has issues at school, but the teachers don't see it) One of the things she mentioned was that they explain where things come from. Ya know, milk from a cow, eggs from a chiicken, potatoes from the ground. She then started to tell her about the kids usual favorite part: going in with the butcher where they would learn that the chicken nuggets they eat comes from a chicken and not McDonalds and such. Well this mom was horrified and said "But they are just babies!!" OK? I guess she continued with this until the teacher finally said "No, they are not babies!" I heard the mom talking about it a bit after school yesterday and it sounds like she may not be coming back.

FYI the kids had a great time today at Acme today and they loved the butcher. The little girl wasn't there.

OY BOY!!!! That one is a doozie! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[lbgraves]

The girls also have started making plans with their friends for the weekend. At least with the PC party it will motivate me to get things cleaned up, such as the diningroom table... :rolleyes1

Have I started a trend????? :Pinkbounc :rotfl2:

[goofyforlife]

I'm not talking about the summer jobs. They actually pay less. Most who come here try for the Wawa and supermarket jobs first.

i know my aunt had told me that even their McDonalds pays $7-8 and that was maybe 5 years ago... (My aunt used to live in Surf City.) She lives in Manahawkin now...(on the mainland)

[goofyforlife]

BTW Kristina, SW had a Ding fare from Philly. About $15 cheaper than normal. :rolleyes:

Ahhh i forgot to tell you bad Disr...bad Disr...

I saw those fares this morning and saw that they were more expensive than what they were last week...(ie didn't get cheaper...)

I'm sorry i forgot to tell you...

Did you get tickets?

[pyramid2000]

Smileys via jokes...anything to boost our lagging post count. We've all been so busy lately. Me cleaning out my joke in box helped the post count....double duty!!!!

Oh I wasn't referring to the posts themselves, just you "last one" comment before you posted about 5 more! :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

Well - I'll admit that one of the reasons I've been so busy is that this is our family Birthday month.

DH was on Monday.
DS is next Wed.
Mine...well it is coming up too.

DS will be having a few :crazy: boys over for a sleepover next week.

Can you guys believe I've never done a sleepover for my kids (other than family and the children of drunk friends who decided to spend the night)


Any suggestions?

I've done it with the girls, but with boys??? :confused3

[pyramid2000]

Have I started a trend????? :Pinkbounc :rotfl2:

Honestly Lisa, I have been trying unsuccessfully for months! Without a desk, I keep mail and such there. It has gotten better since I have passed on the GS stuff. My biggest problem is finding a place for things.

[pyramid2000]

Ahhh i forgot to tell you bad Disr...bad Disr...

I saw those fares this morning and saw that they were more expensive than what they were last week...(ie didn't get cheaper...)

I'm sorry i forgot to tell you...

Did you get tickets?

No, they weren't cheap enough to grab and I am still unsure of if Dina will be coming with me or flying with DH. If they were cheaper I would have made a decision right then.

[pyramid2000]

And I got DING! to work so you are anything but a bad DISer! :goodvibes

[brack]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)

CONGRATULATIONS!

[brack]

OK, Brack, since you've been driving the roads of Maryland, West Virginia and Kentucky quite often....
what route would you take from the Philly suburbs to Rogers, Kentucky?? Online map sites are giving me different answers, of course.

It looks like the PA turnpike to I79 south. At Charleston, WV take I64 west to Louisville then south to Rogers. I prefer to stick to interstates.

That's a long drive!

[brack]

Can't I be an honorary Tarheel....even if just for the cruise...I went to UNC-Wilmington! I fell in love with the beach and couldn't move up to CH.

UNCW is close enough but you have to change the color to Carolina Blue and it is a Tarheel not a Sea Hawk. I do have their fight song and will try to post it somehow for you.

[brack]

That's great, Marielle! Now they just need to get a football team. :rolleyes1 ;) I'm sorry! I just couldn't resist!!!!

Unfortunately even we dyed in the wool (light blue dye) Tarheels realize this as well. The only good thing about the Tarheel football games are the before and after parties.

[brack]

All caught up and now JoJo wants me to stop and feed him. Later guys.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Oh I wasn't referring to the posts themselves, just you "last one" comment before you posted about 5 more! :lmao:


oh!! :rotfl:

[BuzzBoyMom]

UNCW is close enough but you have to change the color to Carolina Blue and it is a Tarheel not a Sea Hawk. I do have their fight song and will try to post it somehow for you.


Believe me....we watched both teams at most sporting events...the Tarheels via tv but our bird at the games.

[BuzzBoyMom]

ok - bath time at my house...for the kids that is...

[BuzzBoyMom]

shhhh....pulling another brandi....



..... the familiy we are traveling with just asked me if DCL is strict with the kids ages on excursions. We never did an excursion with DCL where we had to worry about the ages. Either our kids were old enough or we did stuff on our own. I would expect the ages to be pretty strict, meaning a 4 1/2 YO couldn't do an excursion for 5 and above. Anyone have direct experience?

[dh chrisva]

shhhh....pulling another brandi....



..... the familiy we are traveling with just asked me if DCL is strict with the kids ages on excursions. We never did an excursion with DCL where we had to worry about the ages. Either our kids were old enough or we did stuff on our own. I would expect the ages to be pretty strict, meaning a 4 1/2 YO couldn't do an excursion for 5 and above. Anyone have direct experience?

on Dis and Carnival that they check and because of the insurance of the tour operator, usually will not waive it. happened on our recent Carnival cruise. Liz is 2 weeks away from 12 and they won't waive the age reqirement.

[becka]

I found out what the preschool drama was. There is a mom who is a bit, shall we say, overprotective. I am sure there is reason so I don't want to judge. The kids were taking a field trip to Acme today and the mom (yesterday) was saying her DD is scared of stores. OK? :confused3 One of the teachers was telling her about what they would be doing, kinda trying to show her it is fun. (the mom also says DD has issues at school, but the teachers don't see it) One of the things she mentioned was that they explain where things come from. Ya know, milk from a cow, eggs from a chiicken, potatoes from the ground. She then started to tell her about the kids usual favorite part: going in with the butcher where they would learn that the chicken nuggets they eat comes from a chicken and not McDonalds and such. Well this mom was horrified and said "But they are just babies!!" OK? I guess she continued with this until the teacher finally said "No, they are not babies!" I heard the mom talking about it a bit after school yesterday and it sounds like she may not be coming back.

FYI the kids had a great time today at Acme today and they loved the butcher. The little girl wasn't there.

Some kids are going to have a tough time adjusting to the "real world" when they are protected so much. :sad2: My DS was 2 when he literally put 2 and 2 together with the chickens. We were at my grandparents house having lunch and eating chicken. My grandparents happen to have some chickens in their backyard. DS was eating and looking outside at the chickens. About halfway through the meal he gets a strange look and points at his plate and say "chicken?". He then points outside at the chickens in the back yard and "chicken?". It was kind of funny to watch him realize where his chicken tenders really came from. :rotfl:

Actually today at work I think I had a small encounter with one of these "helicopter parents" when their kids grow up. I mentioned the letters we sent out about filling out new state withholding forms, etc.. The Director of Benefits sends me an e-mail and the father of one of our employees got the letter and he was wanting to know how much was currently being withheld from his son's check, etc.. I looked it up on the system thinking it is pretty bad to have Daddy call the Director of Benefits for you but I thought maybe they were just 18/19 and right out of high school. Nope - the employee is 27. :sad2: I would be mortified if even that kind of thought popped into my parents head. What was he thinking? :confused3 :rolleyes:

[87Heel]

It looks like the PA turnpike to I79 south. At Charleston, WV take I64 west to Louisville then south to Rogers. I prefer to stick to interstates.

That's a long drive!

Yeah, and Thanksgiving weekend, too.
It's a rental cabin, compromise location because family members are in Kansas, Nashville, Charlotte, Baltimore and Philly.

[becka]

My understanding is that there is no bending of the rules on the excursions think because of the insurance as previously mentioned. If they are a day too young they still cannot go. It really limits what you can do with younger kids.

[Castlepixie]

Just wanted to say "happy packing" to everyone! We leave for the airport in 26 days! :cloud9: The list of things I want to do has become the list of things I Must Do! A special thanks to Kim, we received our DIS bracelets in the mail today. We love them! My DDs are going to start wearing them now. :thumbsup2

[brack]

http://brackjr.zoomshare.com/files/fight_uncw.mp3

I hope that this works. It's the UNCW Fight Song.

[MMcCarthy]

Becka are you there still? how many days til we cruise? it has been a real rough couple of weeks and I don't think it will be any easier until the cruise begins. I haven't had time to read the thread and what is really awful is that I can't even begin to do it. I think I will just start from here. I do get to start packing this weekend and can't wait.

[becka]

Hi Missy!

Trying to check in here and Christmas shop online at the same time.

It is only 31 days until we cruise. We actually leave on the 7th so we are now at 29 days!!! :woohoo:

[brack]

Looks like we've taken the night off.

[MMcCarthy]

thanks becka. I really love seeing your kids in your siggie. I finally started xmas shopping. I got DD a school jacket. she gets a junior varsity letter this year for being in chorus for 2 years. she will get a varisty letter senior year. we got her name stitched on it and her graduation year. I think we are going to get her an ipod but I am not sure which one. DS told me the 3 things he really wants. I need to pick them up but one isn't released for at least two more weeks. It really was much easier when the kids were younger. enjoy them while you can.

Missy

[MMcCarthy]

Hey Brack how are you doing? How's JoJo? I had to trim one of our dog's head today. he couldn't see to catch his toys. I called the groomer but they can't get the 2 of them in until the 17th. both of ours look so over grown. I was kind of hoping they could hold off until the end of nov so that they would be nicely groomed while we are gone. our neighbor takes care of them. the dogs really do so much better when they have more interaction but I can't kennel them. we tried it once but they did not do well. the kennels won't put them in the same cage and they don't do well without each other. in a lot of ways, I wish they could come with us but I know that wouldn't work.

[lbgraves]

Honestly Lisa, I have been trying unsuccessfully for months! Without a desk, I keep mail and such there. It has gotten better since I have passed on the GS stuff. My biggest problem is finding a place for things.

That is the central location for my pilation method of organization. Everything has to go thru the dining room on its search for a home. ;)

[lbgraves]

Unfortunately even we dyed in the wool (light blue dye) Tarheels realize this as well. The only good thing about the Tarheel football games are the before and after parties.

:grouphug: Glad you knew that I was only teasing with you guys. :) There are some around here however who would get a much different feeling behind the statement. :rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

shhhh....pulling another brandi....



..... the familiy we are traveling with just asked me if DCL is strict with the kids ages on excursions. We never did an excursion with DCL where we had to worry about the ages. Either our kids were old enough or we did stuff on our own. I would expect the ages to be pretty strict, meaning a 4 1/2 YO couldn't do an excursion for 5 and above. Anyone have direct experience?

No they are very strict about the age limits. They have seen the BCs too so there is no getting around it.

[lbgraves]

I can't believe that I am already caught up! Everyone must be watching Lost? Laundry is going. Bed soon.

[Jhalkias]

We have returned from Cheetah Land . . .

Here is Sophia ready to go to the concert . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah1-med.jpg

At the concert with the infamous Cheetah Girl Glow stick - retail $5

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah2.jpg

John1

[Jhalkias]

As we were walking in to the concert, I noticed NO MEN whatsoever walking in . . . as I said "looks like no dads here hun" and the women all around burst out in giggles . . .

John1

[Jhalkias]

Ticket to Cheetah Girl Concert $38.50
Cheetah Girl T-Shirt $20.00
Cheetah Girl Glow Stick $5.00
10,000 high pitch screaming Cheetah Girl fans and the grin on daughter's face - priceless

John1

[87Heel]

Well done, John.

(but really, what did you watch on your iPod? :) )

[Jhalkias]

I have to say that the screaming was the worst part . . . I have never heard such a high-pitched, piercing, screaming racket in my life. I will also note that there were probably about 100 men there out of 10,000 people, and there were absolutely NO boys there - all 5-12 year old girls. Mostly with moms.

I believe I should get some kind of medal for this.

Overall though, it was fun, and the kids seemed to have a great time. The dancing was pretty incredible. Some girl named Jordan opened the show, and Ashley Hutchinson from HS musical was a follow up open. They were both very good.

John1

[Jhalkias]

No. But I don't think there are earbuds made that can block out that preteen squeal and screech around you.

Exactly Marielle.

OY.

John1

[Jhalkias]

For Brack, April and other interested fans:
Looks like Butch Davis will be the new football coach for the Tar Heels. Online sites and at least one newspaper are reporting that the contract is signed; they just haven't made the official announcement.

You better hope he is still a better college coach than a pro coach. He made some AWFUL decisions as coach of the Browns.

John1

[GoofyforGoofy]

OK....thought you people would enjoy these. They are spoof movie trailers for movies, changing the theme to something unexpected. Some are combinations of two movies...For example, The Shining turned into a comedy...

Enjoy...

Mary Poppins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5_0AGdFic&mode=related&search=

Titanic II - Jack is Back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFAqkkCSCU

The Santa Code
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwSMS12TMo4

Lion King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxN2XbiK_o0&mode=related&search=

Spongeback Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIBmnfvXy7M

Brokeback to the Future
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uwuLxrv8jY

Sleepless in Seattle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI89JJ-fxbs

Shining
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wkNdORhgk4

School of Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGg7KFcZp30

Office Space
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNs7QMeV7E&mode=related&search=

Groundhog Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BDGtH9F3x8

Cabin Fever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ6DyuzWlzM

Ferris meets the Terminator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFQpNQJC9g

Uncle Buck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQU3Oper57E&mode=related&search=

[MrsMork]

I'm not talking about the summer jobs. They actually pay less. Most who come here try for the Wawa and supermarket jobs first.
I've seen you mention this a couple of times. What is Wawa?? :confused3

[MrsMork]

That's the ticket! :thumbsup2 It's over and we don't have to see anymore ads, pick up the flyers in the yard or get the annoying phone calls.

On to more important life matters ....... POSTING! :surfweb:
And Disney trips! The really important stuff!! :thumbsup2 :banana:

[MrsMork]

I found out what the preschool drama was. There is a mom who is a bit, shall we say, overprotective. I am sure there is reason so I don't want to judge. The kids were taking a field trip to Acme today and the mom (yesterday) was saying her DD is scared of stores. OK? :confused3 One of the teachers was telling her about what they would be doing, kinda trying to show her it is fun. (the mom also says DD has issues at school, but the teachers don't see it) One of the things she mentioned was that they explain where things come from. Ya know, milk from a cow, eggs from a chiicken, potatoes from the ground. She then started to tell her about the kids usual favorite part: going in with the butcher where they would learn that the chicken nuggets they eat comes from a chicken and not McDonalds and such. Well this mom was horrified and said "But they are just babies!!" OK? I guess she continued with this until the teacher finally said "No, they are not babies!" I heard the mom talking about it a bit after school yesterday and it sounds like she may not be coming back.

FYI the kids had a great time today at Acme today and they loved the butcher. The little girl wasn't there.


Sad for the little munchkin. :sad2:

[MrsMork]

Sarah and Amanda have officially started their 4 day weekend. :crazy:
Me too! Me too!! :yay: :dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[87Heel]

I've seen you mention this a couple of times. What is Wawa?? :confused3
I can help here. It's a convenience store chain that started in the Philadelphia area (actually think it was a dairy business first). Known in this area for the hoagies (subs in other parts of the world) and coffee.

[MrsMork]

Well - I'll admit that one of the reasons I've been so busy is that this is our family Birthday month.

DH was on Monday.
DS is next Wed.
Mine...well it is coming up too.

DS will be having a few :crazy: boys over for a sleepover next week.

Can you guys believe I've never done a sleepover for my kids (other than family and the children of drunk friends who decided to spend the night)


Any suggestions?
Well, they are too young to get them drunk so that is out. :teeth:

[MrsMork]

Have I started a trend????? :Pinkbounc :rotfl2:
I definately have to clear mine off and bring the extras in from the garage. :rolleyes:

[MrsMork]

I've done it with the girls, but with boys??? :confused3
Oh yes, boys like to have their buddies over too. Pizza, video games, a bit of rough housing, movies, popcorn, oh and more pizza. :cool1:

OH a pirate: too! :dance3: :yay:

[Jhalkias]

Bedtime guys.

Have Cheetahlicous Dreams . . .

John1

[87Heel]

You better hope he is still a better college coach than a pro coach. He made some AWFUL decisions as coach of the Browns.

John1

Not sure what to make of this choice myself. The serious Tar Heel football fans on the net (yes, they do exist!) seem to be excited about Davis.

Brack was right about the pregame and postgame parties... but I do have to say that watching a game in beautiful Kenan Stadium on a sunny Saturday afternoon is pretty fun in between the parties.

[MrsMork]

Some kids are going to have a tough time adjusting to the "real world" when they are protected so much. :sad2: My DS was 2 when he literally put 2 and 2 together with the chickens. We were at my grandparents house having lunch and eating chicken. My grandparents happen to have some chickens in their backyard. DS was eating and looking outside at the chickens. About halfway through the meal he gets a strange look and points at his plate and say "chicken?". He then points outside at the chickens in the back yard and "chicken?". It was kind of funny to watch him realize where his chicken tenders really came from. :rotfl:

Actually today at work I think I had a small encounter with one of these "helicopter parents" when their kids grow up. I mentioned the letters we sent out about filling out new state withholding forms, etc.. The Director of Benefits sends me an e-mail and the father of one of our employees got the letter and he was wanting to know how much was currently being withheld from his son's check, etc.. I looked it up on the system thinking it is pretty bad to have Daddy call the Director of Benefits for you but I thought maybe they were just 18/19 and right out of high school. Nope - the employee is 27. :sad2: I would be mortified if even that kind of thought popped into my parents head. What was he thinking? :confused3 :rolleyes:

Hope you didn't tell him.

[MrsMork]

Just wanted to say "happy packing" to everyone! We leave for the airport in 26 days! :cloud9: The list of things I want to do has become the list of things I Must Do! A special thanks to Kim, we received our DIS bracelets in the mail today. We love them! My DDs are going to start wearing them now. :thumbsup2
Hi there! Great to see you posting again! :wave2:

[MrsMork]

We have returned from Cheetah Land . . .

Here is Sophia ready to go to the concert . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah1-med.jpg

At the concert with the infamous Cheetah Girl Glow stick - retail $5

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah2.jpg

John1
John1, adorable as always! Looks like she was having a great time. Good bargain price on the glow stick. :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[MrsMork]

I can help here. It's a convenience store chain that started in the Philadelphia area (actually think it was a dairy business first). Known in this area for the hoagies (subs in other parts of the world) and coffee.
thank you!

[MrsMork]

We are watching TCM channel tonight. Lucille Ball night, month maybe. Watched Miss Grant Takes Richmond with William Holden :love: :lovestruc earlier. Bit of trivia, did you know that early on she spelled her name Louceil for a couple of gigs? Anyway, fun stuff watching the old comedies. :goodvibes

[MrsMork]

Caught up, getting a bit drowzy, yes I am an early to bed person. Goodnight :surfweb:

[pjpoohbear]

Todd!

On the DVC member cruise they played POTC: DMC after the pirate party.

Pj

[klineyqueen]

I have accomplished quite a bit today!!!!





I can see the top of the dining room table!!!!

We will be able to eat Thanksgiving dinner on it!!! :thumbsup2 DH is going to fall over when he walks in tomorrow night. :rotfl: I threw out a ton of stuff and put the rest where it goes. That is our dumping ground....NO MORE!!!! There is a growing pile of things in the corner of the room for cruise related things but that wont be there for much longer. :woohoo: I've managed to get a bunch of other small things done too...which add up to alot! :Pinkbounc
That is great! Good luck keeping your table clear!!! I go through this all of the time with my kitchen counter...if only it would stay clear!

[klineyqueen]

O cleaning master tell me of this mythical large horizontal space with nothing on it.....

Tell me how one intends to keep it clear.....

Barbed wire ....cattle prods.....electric shock fencing

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

[klineyqueen]

Wanted to share my happy news... :goodvibes

Today I weighed in at my weight loss goal weight!!! :woohoo: That's 97 pounds lost since last september! Of course I plan to try to lose a few more pounds before the cruise so that I can indulge a little on the desserts and not have to feel guilty gaining a few pounds. ;)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! THAT IS AWESOME!

[klineyqueen]

Would it be rude to watch a show on my iPod during the Cheetahs?

Just checking . . .

John1
All of the other dad's who are at the concert would be jealous!

[klineyqueen]

Let us know if the former president showed and how things went. :grouphug:
The FP (current...but only until Jan. President) did not show up for choir this evening. I am not surprised. I must say that I am a wee bit happy to not have to deal with that tonight.

I got a copy of the Sunday School Bylaws. There were a few things that we were not following at all!!!

I am going to make a copy for each member of the board for Jan. We only meet every 2 months...so they can look it over for the Feb. meeting. I know that it is far away...but I am excited!!!

The current/Former pres. never gave us an agenda. I am drafting one now. I am stealing some idea's for the consistory's monthy meeting agenda. I need to wait to add all of the things...but I figure I can get the rough copy down.

[klineyqueen]

We have returned from Cheetah Land . . .

Here is Sophia ready to go to the concert . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah1-med.jpg

At the concert with the infamous Cheetah Girl Glow stick - retail $5

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah2.jpg

John1
What a cutie! She looked perfect for the concert. I am more interested in seeing pics of you and your DW all decked out in your cheetah outfits!!! :rotfl:

[klineyqueen]

Ticket to Cheetah Girl Concert $38.50
Cheetah Girl T-Shirt $20.00
Cheetah Girl Glow Stick $5.00
10,000 high pitch screaming Cheetah Girl fans and the grin on daughter's face - priceless

John1
That is sweet!

[klineyqueen]

Well, they are too young to get them drunk so that is out. :teeth:
:rotfl: For some reason that made me laugh!

[klineyqueen]

I am sleepy!!! This is the second night in a row I was up to 1 am. This past morning Eliza had me up at 5 am...she better sleep in tomorrow!!!

[klineyqueen]

Did I tell you that Jake didn't smile for his PS pics today! He was so scared. I felt bad for him! What a kid!

[klineyqueen]

I got behind on here today. After PS pics I had to go to the music store to get the new tone chimes for the church. I told DH that we would watch a movie when I got home from choir. Well, one of my friends and I started talking...and next thing you know....it was 10:45!!!! Her daughter is getting married in a few weeks. We were finalizing the music. Then we were going over some Sunday school stuff! I thought it was about 9:14 when I left. I almost fell over when I saw how late it was! DH wasn't mad but he was a bit bummed because it was too late for a movie!

[klineyqueen]

Shall we Gather at the River for.....

THIRSTY THURSDAY?

[klineyqueen]

Ok...I am going for real this time.

night!

[klineyqueen]

Oh yeah - for you morning people...

GOOD MORNING!!! (I don't want Elaine to fell alone!)

[DisneyVegas1]

Todd!

On the DVC member cruise they played POTC: DMC after the pirate party.

Pj


I guess that rules out the interactive huh ?? :confused3

pirate:

[elaineteresa]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.

thanks so much.

elaine

[elaineteresa]

good moorning all!!!!

[elaineteresa]

for those of you with young boy cruisers - Giona is almost 6 (in Jan)

what is the most important things to remember to bring -

or I wouldn't want to be caught on a Bahamian island without.....

I wasn't planning on bringing a lot in the toy category because I think there will be very full days. Is this a mistake? just some things for the dining room?

I just need a brain dump. LOL.

elaine

[elaineteresa]

we are way behind on our quest for 50,000 - unless we up our frivolous posting quotient - we might not hit 60,000 - right Becka.

we need to put our axes to the grindstone and just babble.

[elaineteresa]

plus I am trying to hit 1,000 personal posts - all on this board since August - that's quite a lot.

[elaineteresa]

here's my train of thought ----

Lisa can make several people honorary mods - so they can skip the 40 second rule and post at will.

[elaineteresa]

another thought ....

we adopt the Walton family way of waking up and going to bed and acknowledge each member of the DIS family in separate posts.

[elaineteresa]

good morning Brack!!!


:wave:

[elaineteresa]

good morning Brandi!!!!


:cheer2:

[elaineteresa]

good morning Karen!!!


:dance3:

[elaineteresa]

get the idea?

[elaineteresa]

so Becka, if we have 15 regular posters (approx.) and 30 days left to get to 60,000 - how many would we need to post per day so that we hit it.

we can have John1 develop a contract to all commit to 20 posts per day. Just quickly ballparking it with no other factors thrown in there - we should just about make it by cruise day.

[BuzzBoyMom]

http://brackjr.zoomshare.com/files/fight_uncw.mp3

I hope that this works. It's the UNCW Fight Song.


Brack you are awesome

[BuzzBoyMom]

Becka are you there still? how many days til we cruise? it has been a real rough couple of weeks and I don't think it will be any easier until the cruise begins. I haven't had time to read the thread and what is really awful is that I can't even begin to do it. I think I will just start from here. I do get to start packing this weekend and can't wait.


Hugs Missy. I think a lot of us really need this cruise!

[elaineteresa]

of course there are a lot of things working against us.

but if we added say 5 more people to our regular list of people who posted that might account for holidays, packing, stressing etc.

[elaineteresa]

so anyone who has one of those neurotic thoughts like I am sure I am going to forget XXXXXX.

Post it here.

up our post count.

[BuzzBoyMom]

No they are very strict about the age limits. They have seen the BCs too so there is no getting around it.


Thanks guys. That's what I warned them. The one family has a 4 1/2 YO and the other one actually turns 5 on the ship, so they wanted to do one of the excursions....now they are making me feel bad that Disney won't let them do it.

Okay - it is less than 30 days till we leave and NOW you are doing research? And this is my fault, how?!!!

[BuzzBoyMom]

We have returned from Cheetah Land . . .

Here is Sophia ready to go to the concert . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420cheetah1-med.jpg

At the concert with the infamous Cheetah Girl Glow stick - retail $5

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John1


nice! Hope you had a great time.

[elaineteresa]

this way the entire DIS group can also check up on you once we board - like we could say hey Brandi did you forget to bring hair clips?

KWIM?

[BuzzBoyMom]

I have to say that the screaming was the worst part . . . I have never heard such a high-pitched, piercing, screaming racket in my life. I will also note that there were probably about 100 men there out of 10,000 people, and there were absolutely NO boys there - all 5-12 year old girls. Mostly with moms.

I believe I should get some kind of medal for this.

Overall though, it was fun, and the kids seemed to have a great time. The dancing was pretty incredible. Some girl named Jordan opened the show, and Ashley Hutchinson from HS musical was a follow up open. They were both very good.

John1


Don't have any medals, but um....I'll try to come up with something!! :rolleyes1

[BuzzBoyMom]

Well, they are too young to get them drunk so that is out. :teeth:



OMG!!! LAUGHTER ERRUPTS!!!!! I am so glad I am home and not at work yet....I've GOT to run upstairs and tell DH. This is great Angie!!!


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

[elaineteresa]

hey the glow stick is actually cheap at $5.

at most of the kids concerts, the glow things are like $10-12. for a dollar store plastic thing. crazy.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Oh yes, boys like to have their buddies over too. Pizza, video games, a bit of rough housing, movies, popcorn, oh and more pizza. :cool1:

OH a pirate: too! :dance3: :yay:


So far that's what i had on the agenda....I'm also planning a mid night tie dye session if they are getting a little to rough.

[elaineteresa]

here's another thought....

we could start to try and post and get 1/2 pirate: pirate:

so every 50 posts we could get a few extra posts in - special prize to anyone who stays on long enough to get 2 in a row.

[elaineteresa]

maybe we should earn badges like the GS's.

then when we are on the cruise we could wear something that indicates how many pirates we've hit.

like the WWII bombers.

temporary tattoos?

[pjpoohbear]

I guess that rules out the interactive huh ?? :confused3

pirate:

I thought you were working on the interactive for DMC? Eh? :confused3 ;)

Pj

[brack]

good morning Brack!!!


:wave:

Good Morning Elaine! I got up at 5AM but JoJo did his backyard prowl quickly so I didn't have time to log on.

Today is a busy day at work with a training session so I might not get to do any posting during work.

Everyone have a good day.:thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.
thanks so much.

elaine

Last cruise, I slept most of my sea days away due to the meds I was taking for sea sickness, non-drowsy my butt. I am taking Ginger this trip and hope to do a couple of activities each sea day, and then some reading on deck 9, maybe a dip in a hot tub this trip.

Pj

[brack]

Not sure what to make of this choice myself. The serious Tar Heel football fans on the net (yes, they do exist!) seem to be excited about Davis.

Brack was right about the pregame and postgame parties... but I do have to say that watching a game in beautiful Kenan Stadium on a sunny Saturday afternoon is pretty fun in between the parties.

I do have to agree that watching the game from the stadium is awesome. I haven't been since I was a student and at that time we at least had three great running backs (and no one of them was not Charlie "ChooChoo" Justice).

Kenan is a classic football stadium.

[brack]

Hey Brack how are you doing? How's JoJo? I had to trim one of our dog's head today. he couldn't see to catch his toys. I called the groomer but they can't get the 2 of them in until the 17th. both of ours look so over grown. I was kind of hoping they could hold off until the end of nov so that they would be nicely groomed while we are gone. our neighbor takes care of them. the dogs really do so much better when they have more interaction but I can't kennel them. we tried it once but they did not do well. the kennels won't put them in the same cage and they don't do well without each other. in a lot of ways, I wish they could come with us but I know that wouldn't work.

We are doing really good just busy. JoJo is really good and has been on the latest trips we've taken (over 2,000 miles last week). He had his hair done just before that trip. We bought him a sweater with a Mickey on it wearing a Santa hat.

We don't kennel JoJo either. It makes it hard to find a babysitter sometimes but we have managed so far.

Maybe one day DCL will have a dog friendly cruise!

[brack]

As we were walking in to the concert, I noticed NO MEN whatsoever walking in . . . as I said "looks like no dads here hun" and the women all around burst out in giggles . . .

John1

You're a good Dad John1.

[lbgraves]

As we were walking in to the concert, I noticed NO MEN whatsoever walking in . . . as I said "looks like no dads here hun" and the women all around burst out in giggles . . .

John1

That just shows what a great dad you are! :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Did I tell you that Jake didn't smile for his PS pics today! He was so scared. I felt bad for him! What a kid!

DS didn't smile for his pictures until his 4 year class. :sad2: DD looked petrified....and ended up in tears after the pictures were taken. I still like them because I can see her confidence building in them each year. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.

thanks so much.

elaine

Well, I review the navigator after we put the kids to bed at night. I also call the PALS line to get the character schedule. I then coordinate the characters we will see with the activities & write it down. DH gets up around 5...like at home...and goes out on deck to get some coffee, enjoy the sunrise, and get some great pictures of the ship and the water. :) I am usually up with the kids 7-8. He brings us something to drink & a muffin while we get dressed. We head up to Topsiders then the kids get in the pool...unless there is something else going on that they want to do. We don't have a spreadsheet ;) but I do keep that list of things to do with me. It never seems rushed because before we start one thing...like swimming...I will tell the kids what time we need to be someplace to see X. I like to go to Shutters & the shops while DH is at the pool with the kids so I can really look.

[GoofyforGoofy]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.

thanks so much.

elaine

Wake up. Eat. Find a chair on deck. Eat. Get in the pool. Eat. Get sunburned. Eat. Drink. Get ready for Dinnner. Eat. Go to the show. Walk the deck. Eat. Go to the shops. Eat. Go to the clubs. Drink. Drink. Drink. Back to the room - if we can remember where that is. Order Room Service. Eat. Sleep.

Ok...so its not really like that; we go to the shops BEFORE the show.

Now, you ask about a typical day. With this many DIsers on boards, "typical" just went out the porthole. I'm sure the DPN (DIS Personal Navigator) will have our schedules there.

[lbgraves]

for those of you with young boy cruisers - Giona is almost 6 (in Jan)

what is the most important things to remember to bring -

or I wouldn't want to be caught on a Bahamian island without.....

I wasn't planning on bringing a lot in the toy category because I think there will be very full days. Is this a mistake? just some things for the dining room?

I just need a brain dump. LOL.

elaine

A swim suit!!! :) That is what DS likes doing the best....the Mickey slide! :thumbsup2 I brought their GBAs last time but they didn't even touch them on the ship. There is so much going on in the dining room we don't take anything with us. The kids were 3 & 5 on our first cruise & it was the same way. I like AP because there are cartoons playing all the time. :thumbsup2 They will have crayons and the kid's menu at the table.

[lbgraves]

here's my train of thought ----

Lisa can make several people honorary mods - so they can skip the 40 second rule and post at will.

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

[pyramid2000]

I have to say that the screaming was the worst part . . . I have never heard such a high-pitched, piercing, screaming racket in my life. I will also note that there were probably about 100 men there out of 10,000 people, and there were absolutely NO boys there - all 5-12 year old girls. Mostly with moms.

I believe I should get some kind of medal for this.

Overall though, it was fun, and the kids seemed to have a great time. The dancing was pretty incredible. Some girl named Jordan opened the show, and Ashley Hutchinson from HS musical was a follow up open. They were both very good.

John1
Sounds like it was a fun time. Sophia looks adorable! She will remember your sacrifices John, you'll just have to point them out yourself during the teenage years. :rolleyes:

[elaineteresa]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.



We pay $12./hr. here - not sure what the kids get. So far I have only left them with adults.

[pyramid2000]

I've seen you mention this a couple of times. What is Wawa?? :confused3

Wawa is heaven on earth. :cloud9: It is a 24 hour convenience store. I hoestly don't know what I would do if I didn't have my Wawa!

[lbgraves]

Thanks guys. That's what I warned them. The one family has a 4 1/2 YO and the other one actually turns 5 on the ship, so they wanted to do one of the excursions....now they are making me feel bad that Disney won't let them do it.



If the one will be 5 when the excursion happens then he will be allowed to go. It will take cutting thru red tape & a long call to DCL but that has been done before. The other one just wont be able to go. That's life. DCL has rules for a reason. We have cruised since the kids were 3 & 5. There aren't many excursions besides the beach that they could go on. Did we know that when we booked? YES! This is the first cruise we are taking an excursion...the 4th. Did we still have a great time before? Obviously. ;) It's not your fault. They should have researched earlier than 30 days before the cruise.

[elaineteresa]

There is so much going on in the dining room we don't take anything with us. The kids were 3 & 5 on our first cruise & it was the same way. I like AP because there are cartoons playing all the time. :thumbsup2 They will have crayons and the kid's menu at the table.



thanks Lisa - that is helpful. Less is more.

when we went to St. John last Dec. they ended up playing with the lemons from the lemon tree and had lots of fun. LOL

I think I will keep their personal backpacks very lightweight.

[pyramid2000]

Well, they are too young to get them drunk so that is out. :teeth:

:rotfl2: :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

Good Morning everyone!

I can't do what Elaine suggested - too much work to do!

I have this strange ringing in my ears - wonder why?

As to the day at sea . . . review Andy's post. We relax, swim, eat, and enjoy - it is a TRUE vacation day!

LOVE days at sea!

John1

[lillygator]

John - Sophia looks fantastic! Glad you guys had a great time.

Karen - if you (or your friend) books the excursion through the actual company and not DCL they sometimes have lower age limits.

I can't believe how close we are getting and how much I need to get done between now and then! Wow!

[BuzzBoyMom]

What a cutie! She looked perfect for the concert. I am more interested in seeing pics of you and your DW all decked out in your cheetah outfits!!! :rotfl:


Me too!!! I wonder if John wore a Cheetah print speedo!

[lillygator]

We received our Mickey Monitor last night and there is a coupon for a free Ducky Williams Dumbo Holiday Lithograph!! So if you get your MM, don't thow it out!

[BuzzBoyMom]

Shall we Gather at the River for.....

THIRSTY THURSDAY?


I won't be AT the river...I'll be IN it...getting as much of that wine as I can!!

[pyramid2000]

here's my train of thought ----

Lisa can make several people honorary mods - so they can skip the 40 second rule and post at will.

I was thinking this same thing the other day! :lmao:

[pyramid2000]

this way the entire DIS group can also check up on you once we board - like we could say hey Brandi did you forget to bring hair clips?

KWIM?

I won't care what I did, didn't bring once onboard! :teeth: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[pyramid2000]

maybe we should earn badges like the GS's.

then when we are on the cruise we could wear something that indicates how many pirates we've hit.

like the WWII bombers.

temporary tattoos?

You are a riot Elaine! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[BuzzBoyMom]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.

thanks so much.

elaine

Well - one of us adults (ahem!) gets up and gets a tray of breakfast stuff...donuts, bacon, cereals, etc. Everyone else gets to sleep in....by the time that person (usually me) is back, we sit on our verandah and have breakfast. My boys are usually bouncing off the walls to get out and go....so DH takes them up to walk on the decks or play BB or do guy stuff that I usually don't know about.

By the time everyone is dressed, my boys are ready to hit the pool, slide or kids club. If the boys are in the kids clubs, DH and I find a great deck chair and relax to the ocean waves.

That would be a very generic day.

Depending on the day and time, we might have Palo brunch ressies or do one of the culinary classes or wine tastings, etc.

Lunch is usually grabbing something by the pools.

The afternoon - well there is ping pong, movies, more kids club stuff, etc.

I usually dont spend the time at the spa. I get my spa treatments the day or two before we leave to put me in the right mood for cruising. I have my local spas that I visit and I know what to expect out of their treatments. But I suppose one could also visit the spa.

Its really great not to have much planned. We do the "wing-it" approach and do whatever we feel like.

The day always seems to fly by and it's time to get ready for Dinner!

Hope that helps.

[pyramid2000]

Me too!!! I wonder if John wore a Cheetah print speedo!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Where is Photoshop?? :rolleyes1

[pyramid2000]

Time to take Dina to preschool! They are "trying" foods today. I have to bring the Ranch dressing. (Don't forget! Don't forget!) Later! :wave:

[GoofyforGoofy]

Me too!!! I wonder if John wore a Cheetah print speedo!

Ok, there goes my breakfast.... :sad2:

[GoofyforGoofy]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Where is Photoshop?? :rolleyes1

Oh, Photoshop...didn't know it had a "speedo" function...

[Jhalkias]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Where is Photoshop?? :rolleyes1

Ok, there goes my breakfast.... :sad2:

OK, enough levity at my expense.

I have to draw the line somewhere.

Banana suits - OK - Speedos - NO - and I do not want to be responsible for Andy's nutrition.

John1

[becka]

OK, enough levity at my expense.

I have to draw the line somewhere.

Banana suits - OK - Speedos - NO - and I do not want to be responsible for Andy's nutrition.

John1

I log on and THIS is the first post I see. What all did I miss? :eek:

[Bella2000]

For all you with bathroom issues....


WOMEN AND PUBLIC TOILETS

My mother was a fanatic about public toilets. When I was a little girl, she'd bring me in the stall, teach me to wad up toilet paper and wipe the seat. Then, she'd carefully lay strips of toilet paper to cover the seat. Finally, she'd instruct, "Never, never sit on a public toilet seat. And she'd demonstrate "The Stance," which consisted of balancing over the toilet in a sitting position without actually letting any of your flesh make contact with the Toilet Seat. But by this time, I'd have wet down my leg and we'd go home.....

PS - The answer to the other question, "Why do women go to public bathrooms in pairs?" is "So the other woman can hold the door and hand you Kleenex."

This is one of my favorites. The version I know islonger and involves hanging the bag around your neck because there is no hook in the bathroom stall. This cracks me up because who hasn't experienced at least one of these things. I told this to my daughter in a parable form vs. joke and everytime she uses the bathroom she says Mom, tell me about the lady who had to put her bag around her neck..Tell me about the time you had to do it" :lmao:

[Bella2000]

That new wage will apply to middle and high school babysitters as well. I don't know what the rates are in your area, but it will be quite a shock to parents around here.We pay $10 to start!

[Jhalkias]

This is one of my favorites. The version I know islonger and involves hanging the bag around your neck because there is no hook in the bathroom stall. This cracks me up because who hasn't experienced at least one of these things.

Well, I haven't.

Very easy to get that Cheetah speedo down while standing.

(Carla - enjoy your changing signatures)
John1

[Bella2000]

I'm jumping around because I haven't had a chance to read in ages.
John - sorry to hear about the levy. We have the same issue and so does my sister. "I've raised my kids" vs. "I have kids now" The fundamental issue that everyone forgets is the community aspect. Yes, your kids have been raised but when they were younger they did have these things and it does effect your property value to have a good school district because when you retire that is your additional savings. It is shocking how ugly it becomes though...and it becomes a "that's your problem" not a community problem.

John you've done Cheetalicious (loved the photos!) are you ready for High School Musical? I posted that their concert is coming. You can do it again!

Suzanne, I haven't caught up on all but :hug: pixiedust:

Okay back to reading. I'm trying to skim but when an older post is referenced I need to go back anyway - I just need to find out where I left off. I think I'm hesitant to do that because it will be gads of pages.


oops, sorry Karen I should have split this all up...right?! :confused3

[GoofyforGoofy]

OK, enough levity at my expense.

I have to draw the line somewhere.

Banana suits - OK - Speedos - NO - and I do not want to be responsible for Andy's nutrition.

John1

Yeah, a line has to be drawn somewhere. Its horrible when things go too far.

For the record, I only responded to the idea of the speedo thing...that kind of thing doesn't cross my mind on its own... :rolleyes1

[Bella2000]

Well, I haven't.

Very easy to get that Cheetah speedo down while standing.

(Carla - enjoy your changing signatures)
John1 :rotfl: How did I know you would post saying that about the bathroom. I almost (I swear) put in a qualifier (what woman John, not men). You are too funny!

LOL - re the sig - you noticed! I'm getting a chuckle entertaining myself with it. I miss living on my cruise ship condo like Eloise though... :rotfl2:

[Bella2000]

I log on and THIS is the first post I see. What all did I miss? :eek:Becka, I read that and thought - wow what page is that...the last one! I'm jealous - I need to search my name to find out where I left off.

[Bella2000]

May I say again how much I detest MS Project.

[Bella2000]

We received our Mickey Monitor last night and there is a coupon for a free Ducky Williams Dumbo Holiday Lithograph!! So if you get your MM, don't thow it out!Thanks for the heads up - we haven't received ours yet.

[lillygator]

anyone know what the posrt charge is to park now? $12 per day?

[GoofyforGoofy]

May I say again how much I detest MS Project.

MS Project is great for the "perfect world"...you know, when clients stick to their deadlines and don't throw in higher priority projects that mess up the schedule. Been there, done that...tried to use it and ended up flying by the seat of my pants...

[lillygator]

and Lisa - I am assuming we need $100 cash for the ruins tour? I checked their website but don't see anywhere you can pay ahead of time, unless I am missing something.

And Todd - how many jeeps are actually going on your tour? Will that be all cash as well?

[Bella2000]

MS Project is great for the "perfect world"...you know, when clients stick to their deadlines and don't throw in higher priority projects that mess up the schedule. Been there, done that...tried to use it and ended up flying by the seat of my pants...Exactly!

[lillygator]

I am trying to work my budget here....I am spending way too much and we haven't even boarded yet!

[becka]

Well John’s post is a little more innocent that I first thought. My first thought was that some of you last night may have been “gathering by the river” a little too long! :lmao:

[lillygator]

Is it Friday yet?
At least Grey's is on tonight!

[becka]

Karen – I never did tell you yesterday that I loved your jokes. I didn’t comment on them but I was :rotfl: about many of them. They made me smile!

[Bella2000]

Hmmm stopped at 3205 reading from newest to oldest. Last book mark was 3178 but I had caught up after that so I imagine 3178 was again reading newest to oldest. So basically I have no clue what I have and have not read.

[becka]

Nathan’s day at school was better yesterday but he still seems in a crabby mood. I think he has preschooler PMS. :sad2: What is worse is that I have Mommy PMS and it is not a good combination… :rolleyes1 He gave the flower to the little girl when she got to school and she really loved it and his teacher said that the Mom really appreciated it as well. I am glad the little girl felt better and I hope that Nathan learned a good lesson from all of this.

[becka]

We watched Cars last night with the kids, I got most of my side of the families Christmas shopping done on-line last night and then DH and I watched our TIVOed shows: How I Met Your Mother and America’s Next Top Model. We go to my family’s house for T-giving so I need to have all of their shopping done before then so I can take it down there all wrapped. I hope everything gets her in time because I hate to ship stuff down to them later.

[lillygator]

That's great that the little girl loved it!
I am in bad mommy mode again today. I forgot it was show and tell....

[Jhalkias]

I'm jumping around because I haven't had a chance to read in ages.

John you've done Cheetalicious (loved the photos!) are you ready for High School Musical? I posted that their concert is coming. You can do it again!



Tickets go on Sale November 18 for the January Cleveland Show . . . they were passing out leaflets at Cheetah - but I am soooooo bummed - no Troy!

It WAS really funny all the moms commenting on no dads at Cheetah. The mom behind me (while Amy and Sophia left the seats to shop) mentioned "see suzy, there ARE some dads here" I turned around and said, yeah, but not that many! She said "Yeah, I guess you are a little outnumbered".

Well, at least there are short lines at the men's room . . . although I remember going to concerts in my college days where women used the men's room because of long lines . . . wonder if that happened last night?

(I did not venture out - didn't want to miss a cheetah minute!)
John1

[becka]

I am considering taking an early lunch today and going to pick up Nathan from school and the two of us will go out for lunch somewhere. It has been awhile since we had some good, fun, one and one time and I am hoping it might snap him out of his weird mood. I know sometimes just a change of routine really helps me so maybe it will him as well.

[Bella2000]

Is it Friday yet?
At least Grey's is on tonight! :thumbsup2 That is what I was htinking yesterday evening as I was working. Although I did watch The Nine. I can't have another show - that is too much pressure. I think Lisa may have mentioned it previously or someone did. I enjoyed watching it. Now I need to go check out whether its on iTunes. DH was watching Battlestar Galactica on iTunes last night while I was watching tv.

[becka]

I forgot to get the meat out of the freezer so I don’t know what is for dinner tonight. :rolleyes: Maybe we will order pizza – Thursday nights used to be our weekly pizza night but we have not done that in quite a while. Then of course tonight is GA!!! :woohoo: This camping trip looks interesting… :lmao:

[becka]

Elaine – we have 30 days left and if we had 15 dedicated posters then we would need about 27 posts per person each day. Of course since many of you are leaving earlier and with the holidays I would say that it is more likely that we would either need more people posting or we will need closer to 40 posts per day! :eek: I think we will still hit 60K but we out of luck for 70K at least until after the cruise.

[lillygator]

Becka - you are on the ball with xmas shopping!
I plan on having my decorations up before we leave and the shopping to do when we get back. (big helper here....John gets his bonus when we get back!) Unless there are a few things on BF that I can't pass up. So far the ads I have seen haven't had anything that great in them. Disney store usually does the best deals though around 5:30am!

[Bella2000]

(I did not venture out - didn't want to miss a cheetah minute!)
John1 :lmao: :lmao:

[becka]

Hey Everyone - In exactly one month almost to the minute we should all be meeting at the terminal!!! :woohoo:

[lillygator]

I am considering taking an early lunch today and going to pick up Nathan from school and the two of us will go out for lunch somewhere. It has been awhile since we had some good, fun, one and one time and I am hoping it might snap him out of his weird mood. I know sometimes just a change of routine really helps me so maybe it will him as well.
that sounds like fun! Would you take the rest of the day off or would he go back to school?

[becka]

that sounds like fun! Would you take the rest of the day off or would he go back to school?

Unfortunately I can't take off so he would have to go back to school but I still think it would be fun. :thumbsup2

[lillygator]

Hey Everyone - In exactly one month almost to the minute we should all be meeting at the terminal!!! :woohoo:

Oh I am sure we'll all be tailgating in the parking lot well before 9:57am!

[Bella2000]

He gave the flower to the little girl when she got to school and she really loved it and his teacher said that the Mom really appreciated it as well. I am glad the little girl felt better and I hope that Nathan learned a good lesson from all of this. I loved that you did this Becka and I am sure the Mom did greatly appreciate it as well. I'm sure there was a discussion about it at length at the little girls house as well and your educating Nathan went a long way for them as well. Good JOB! PMS and all. ;)

[Bella2000]

Oh I am sure we'll all be tailgating in the parking lot well before 9:57am!Can a cab tailgate??

[becka]

Oh I am sure we'll all be tailgating in the parking lot well before 9:57am!

What time does the parking lot open? What is everyone doing for breakfast? Maybe we should try to meet somewhere?

[goofyforlife]

I am trying to work my budget here....I am spending way too much and we haven't even boarded yet!

preaching to the choir...V I was adding stuff up in my head this morning and thinking well if i cut that out and did it next cruise? :rolleyes1

(This is because we still have to come up with around $450 for the dog sitter)

3 visits a day at $15 X 10 days. YIKES. but a kennel for the two of them would be worse.... $25 to $30 a day each......

This is like Becka Math....

[Bella2000]

I am trying to work my budget here....I am spending way too much and we haven't even boarded yet!Oy budget. I've been meaning to call to put in an onboard credit to pay for my spa stuff and incidentals so I won't have those to deal with as well a Christmas bills when we get home.

[Bella2000]

back to work. :wave:

[lillygator]

You don't even want to know my total and it is not including liquor or spa. I think I may be cancelling the spa stuff anyway. I already have to many things scheduled - I want to be lazy....lazy....lazy!

[becka]

This is like Becka Math....

I hate budget math...It is just depressing. Too many negative numbers! :rotfl2:

[lillygator]

and do we tip on:

Ruins tour
Jeeps
CC Cruise
Jet Ski Tour??

and if so how much do you think?

[lillygator]

Can a cab tailgate??
hop on over to our car.
I'll be the crazy chic hanging out the sunroof of a white Explorer with Gator tags (of course) waving around a lime green Mickey head poster!

[Bella2000]

I just checked email and DH sent me this one.

11M bottles of acetaminophen recalled (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061109/ap_on_he_me/drug_warning)

[goofyforlife]

and do we tip on:

Ruins tour
Jeeps
CC Cruise
Jet Ski Tour??

and if so how much do you think?

i would think no on jet skis and CC cruise or Jeeps

Lisa might know about ruins tour.... I'm sure they are making a decent amount from us directly contracting instead of going through DCL

[DisneyVegas1]

I thought you were working on the interactive for DMC? Eh? :confused3 ;)

Pj


ummm nope not for DMC ...I didnt do the first one , Just found the script on the net

pirate:

[MrsMork]

Did I tell you that Jake didn't smile for his PS pics today! He was so scared. I felt bad for him! What a kid!
:grouphug: for Jake.

[MrsMork]

ok this is a neurotic question -

but can any experienced cruiser give me what your typical day at sea is.
It would be helpful if PJ, Angie and some families chimed in so I could see the different perspectives - single, w/kids, empty nesters etc.

How do you start your day? what do you like to do during the day - review navigators, wing it? etc.

In what subtle ways is it different from a port day. Like I know I will not be doing .........

just curious. no experience here.

thanks so much.

elaine

Both with and without kids we check the navigators to see what is going on. Sea days are my absolute favorite. Slow pace, sleep in, have a sit down breakfast at Lumiere's, take part in activities that interest us (ship tour, etc), visit the shops, coffee and skipbo at Cove Cafe, sample the drink of the day on deck 9 or 10, test out the loungers on deck 4, and most importantly spend some time in the Rainforest. With kids some of these things take coordination with things they are interested in at the clubs, or shifts if they don't want to go to the clubs.

:goodvibes :sunny: Thank you for making me think of all these things this morning. :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

for those of you with young boy cruisers - Giona is almost 6 (in Jan)

what is the most important things to remember to bring -

or I wouldn't want to be caught on a Bahamian island without.....

I wasn't planning on bringing a lot in the toy category because I think there will be very full days. Is this a mistake? just some things for the dining room?

I just need a brain dump. LOL.

elaine
We have never brought toys for the kids. The youngest we have sailed with was Aaron when he had just turned 4, so no toddler exerience here. None of them ever got bored or yearned for toys left at home. Sand toys are probably the only thing other than the obvious clothes, pirate gear, etc that I can think of. We ordered a sand bucket basket from Shirley for Aaron this time so we don't have to try to fit it into suitcase. I'm going to try to convince him to leave it for other children at CC since there are not alot of beaches in AZ. ;) We will see....

[MrsMork]

plus I am trying to hit 1,000 personal posts - all on this board since August - that's quite a lot.
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: I have similiar life goals, Elaine! :lmao: OY what this board has done to us! ;)