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

[brack]

Does anyone know if they sell a Briar Rabbit pin? My friend is looking for one for her daughter so I will look if I get to DTD. She said DD only has one that comes in a set. I guess I will check e-bay for her.

I have never noticed one but if there is one you'll find it at Splash Mountain

[brack]

Brack, you'll have to give me some info about the battery grip. I saw a few different ones, but I am not sure if there is a certain kind? It would be nice to have something I could slip batteries into since I didn't get an extra rechargable.


There is a specific one from Canon for the XTi. There are some generics but the one from Canon has a AA battery insert for emergencies. I bought one of the Canon versions.

[pyramid2000]

Thanks for the info Brack. Anyone going there that can look for a Briar Rabbit pin. We're not going to the parks. :teeth:

Thanks for the photo offer too Brack. :goodvibes How many pics do you think a 2GB can hold? I also got a smaller one for DD.

Well, we are off to the mall! :wave:

[pyramid2000]

There is a specific one from Canon for the XTi. There are some generics but the one from Canon has a AA battery insert for emergencies. I bought one of the Canon versions.

I saw it for like $250. Is that the normal price? Seemed a bit high...

[brack]

Oh, and if DH gets miffed about the camera, I will be pointing to the two of you, John and Brack! ;)


As soon as you get the camera take some pictures and then show them to him on the computer. If you have a good printer then print a couple off. He'll get over it quickly.

Be sure to tell him how much money you will save by not printing every picture you take plus being able to take many, many more pictures.

[brack]

I came back Caroline, you did not miss much. Had some unfinished business. And DO not point at me, Brack told you to get the xti!

John1


Thanks for watching my back there John! :rotfl:

[brack]

So who can I meet on my way down. Unlesss the weather is REALLY nice, I won't be taking the ferry over to DE. In that case, I will go around and will hit Baltimore and everything else between that and Georgia on 95. Brack? Kristina?

I have to see how far I will be from Patsy!


My plan is to leave Baltimore around midnight on Thursday. With any luck I'll miss any of the two beltway traffic problems and be in VA by 2AM. After that it will be smooth sailing down to WDW. I expect to arrive around 2PM on Friday.

What are your plans?

[brack]

ARRGGGHHHH!!!!! pirate:


Good pirate: Caroline!

[brack]

Brack has had enough of them! He doesn't need my help. :lmao:


Spoken like a good pirate:!

Take What You Can!

[brack]

Patsy is very close to Atlanta. (in case she does not get caught up)


Atlanta is a long way from I 95. If Patsy is driving she will go down I 75 to the Florida Parkwayto Orlando.

[brack]

Happy Saturday.

...where is our Christmas smiley????


http://bestsmileys.com/christmas6/4.gif

[brack]

hey we are driving a Ford Mustang - they are kind of fun. only 2 doors though which is a pain with the kids.


When you are driving a Mustang I say "What kids?" They'll be fine :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rolleyes: :moped:

[DisneyVegas1]

Spoken like a good pirate:!

Take What You Can!


GIVE NOTHING BACK

pirate:

[brack]

Thanks for the info Brack. Anyone going there that can look for a Briar Rabbit pin. We're not going to the parks. :teeth:

Thanks for the photo offer too Brack. :goodvibes How many pics do you think a 2GB can hold? I also got a smaller one for DD.

Well, we are off to the mall! :wave:


We are going after the cruise. I will try to remember to look for one and send it to you. I may accidentally have one in my collection. When I get home I'll look.

The 2GB should hold about 300 pictures in the max size picture format (you will want to shot the max size). On my last two week WDW vacation I took almost 2,000 pictures. http://bestsmileys.com/camera/1.gif

[brack]

I saw it for like $250. Is that the normal price? Seemed a bit high...


NO! I paid only about $150 from B&H Photo. You can find them online. They are reputable.

[brack]

I'm going to do something that I haven't done in awhile ..... look at other threads on this board! I'll check in from time to time today.

[lbgraves]

I am working on my Christmas cards right now & think that I came up with an idea. I was going to suggest that we make a master list of addresses so that we can exchange cards as well. However, what if we pass out cards in the stockings. We can put our return address labels on the inside of the cards so that they are not visible.

[BuzzBoyMom]

This time in two weeks we will have finished lunch and be sitting by the pool watching the kids with a drink in hand...us with the drink, not the kids.

:woohoo:

[lbgraves]

Good day everyone! I have gone thru the clothes for the cruise with DD. There are some that don't fit her anymore so I am glad that I "forced" her to do this! Next I found out that there was an accident with one of the DVD players this morning so I returned that to WM. No more in the store but we still have the $20 one that DH picked up at Best Buy on his way back from DC this year. Each kid will have their own.

DH is still congested.
DS's throat doesn't hurt anymore.
DD is still coughing. I had a split second of reason in the middle of her craziness this morning & looked up the med on webmd.

In young children, this medication may cause agitation/excitement instead of drowsiness.

OMG!!!! This explains so much of her behavior the past week!!! OY BOY! It also contains sugar.

[brack]

I am working on my Christmas cards right now & think that I came up with an idea. I was going to suggest that we make a master list of addresses so that we can exchange cards as well. However, what if we pass out cards in the stockings. We can put our return address labels on the inside of the cards so that they are not visible.


I like that idea Lisa! I'll put it on my list to do. Thanks.

[klineyqueen]

My Kids choir did an awesome job this morning!!!! Our cantata will be performed next Sunday. We will have the full dress rehearsal next Saturday morning. I am so ready for it all to be OVER!!!!!!

[klineyqueen]

I need to go and get ready for the wedding. I need some pixie dust. My ear is still totally blocked...even after almost a full week of antibiotics...and I am the singer!!!! I can hear in the right ear (thank GOD) but the left...nothing!

[klineyqueen]

I have been dising on the run lately!!!!

[MrsMork]

The chef made a volcano out of onion circles - piled them up in descending size order - the he poured oil inside and lit it with a match - it flamed and smoked. Giona loved it - he wants to show all his friends. oooopss.

that kind of thing scares me. luckily we have no matches at home.

Jaea is still shy of fire after the microwave incident - she hid under the table for some of the meal.
We have a restaurant near us like this. They do all those cooking tricks you mentioned. Two of our DGKs always choose to go there for their BD dinners.

[MrsMork]

Good Morning Everyone.

I feel like I'm actually in good shape for our trip and the holidays...

- Christmas cards addressed and mailed - check
- 75% of presents bought - check
- decorations up - check
- both trees up - check
- cruise boxes shipped - check
- clothes laid out for cruise - check
- all but one Christmas present mailed - check

Good shape considering I still have this whole weekend and next weekend.

Happy Saturday.

...where is our Christmas smiley????

Would you consider hiring yourself out?? :sad2:

[MrsMork]

Nieces and their familes should be here in a few minutes. Another couple of hours and we will back to somewhat normal.

[tynkerbell]

ACK! Even Dody is gone now. I hate being all alone... creepy things might come out of the woodwork! Bears, bats, maybe even dancing monkeys! :scared1:

:grouphug: Just watch out for dancing bananas!

[tynkerbell]

Oh, and if DH gets miffed about the camera, I will be pointing to the two of you, John and Brack! ;)

:lmao: Just tell him your lime green internet friends made you do it. :lmao:

[tynkerbell]

Did you see that they have a High School Musical game?

::yes:: There's a HSM DVD board game... you can find it at Target for about $20. I picked one up for DD yesterday.

[tynkerbell]

:sad2:

Will I have to wear jewelry or sing?

John1

Just be happy you won't have to wear a banana suit. ;) :banana:

[tynkerbell]

http://www.smileyhut.com/confused/whoosh2.gif

DH when people are talking about the DIS.

:rotfl2: I'm still a little nervous of what my DH is going to think when he sees the sea of lime green people.

[tynkerbell]

I am working on my Christmas cards right now & think that I came up with an idea. I was going to suggest that we make a master list of addresses so that we can exchange cards as well. However, what if we pass out cards in the stockings. We can put our return address labels on the inside of the cards so that they are not visible.

This is a cute idea! :thumbsup2

[Bella2000]

Pj I missed whether you did like the crumpler bag? Does it hold what you expected?

[Bella2000]

What are people shipping to the port? I was thinking of the things for the school children - what else?? DH is thinking since you can't ship water or clothing whats the point? :confused3

[becka]

:wave2:

I am here in Arkansas and since DD is taking a nap and my Dad took DS fishing I thought I would take a few moments to pop in and say Hi! It looks like everyone has made good progress towards the 60k goal. :banana:

I may try to read for a while but I probably should not stay online too long since I am visiting with family. We will get home early evening tomorrow so I will have to try to catch up while watching Amazing Race and DH(W). ;)

[becka]

Almost 100 pages... :faint:

I am going to be busy reading when I get back!!!! :crazy:

Did everyone get their docs or something? Maybe 50 pages are just you guys having a big document dance party!!! party:

[lbgraves]

No, Becka. Only 6 people have gotten their DOCs so far.

[lbgraves]

:teeth: :teeth: :teeth: I just figure out a way to keep the kids quiet for a while. I signed DH & my name to our cards & they are each signing their own names. :thumbsup2 DS is practicing signing his name in cursive too!

[lillygator]

Hey guys!!! (Becka!!! - miss you!)

Trying to watch the Gator game..our guys are dropping like flies though - a great freshman had to be carted off the field. I was in tears over that. They are reporting he had numbness in his upper body (after a "head"' hit)...I am DONE with putting the stickers on the Mickey heads! I plan on dropping them off at Kinkos later to be laminated and then putting magnets on and bagging them up by family.
Yippee!!

[brack]

I've been busy this afternoon. I downloaded Bette Midler's new Christmas album. My DS just brought me the new Beatles' album "Love". I'm going to stop for awhile to listen to them.

[lbgraves]

And what is that?

How about this dance team?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/46911monkey_dance-thumb.gif :banana:

Made for each other.

John1

They are just dancing. :)

[lbgraves]

Does anyone know if they sell a Briar Rabbit pin? My friend is looking for one for her daughter so I will look if I get to DTD. She said DD only has one that comes in a set. I guess I will check e-bay for her.

Here is a search for them on pinpics.com.

http://www.pinpics.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

[lbgraves]

So who can I meet on my way down. Unlesss the weather is REALLY nice, I won't be taking the ferry over to DE. In that case, I will go around and will hit Baltimore and everything else between that and Georgia on 95. Brack? Kristina?

I have to see how far I will be from Patsy!

Too bad we are a couple hours off of 95. :(

[Jhalkias]

I have never noticed one but if there is one you'll find it at Splash Mountain

If you want Caroline, I can check for you, we will be at MK all day Thursday.

John1

[Jhalkias]

What are people shipping to the port? I was thinking of the things for the school children - what else?? DH is thinking since you can't ship water or clothing whats the point? :confused3

School supplies
Surprises

John1

[lillygator]

gotta go.....nailbiter....

[Jhalkias]

Well . . .

My turn for a crazy cruise dream . . . but mine was more recent . . .

I dreamed that Caroline posted all the way to 57,999 last night, and left it there for me to get the pirate: since I was getting up early this morning. To my chagrin, Brack got up with JoJo ahead of me (pesky dog had to go out) and snagged the pirate: from me! I think he posted something about Mac users being slow on the draw.

Woke up in a cold sweat.

John1

[lbgraves]

Me...

http://www.smileyhut.com/scared/sweat.gif

looking for the saferoom

http://www.smileyhut.com/scared/eekout.gif

:lmao: at your little story, Caroline! :lmao:

[lbgraves]

Patsy is very close to Atlanta. (in case she does not get caught up)

On the other side of the state, Caroline. :( We have friends who live in Jonesboro below Atlanta & we don't get to see them on the way. :(

[lbgraves]

Giona's shoes fit but I hate them. DH bought them. He said if there is a formal night we should bring them - wow. Usually if it doesn't at least serve double duty I'm not allowed to pack it.

There are two formal nights though. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

The chef made a volcano out of onion circles - piled them up in descending size order - the he poured oil inside and lit it with a match - it flamed and smoked. Giona loved it - he wants to show all his friends. oooopss.

that kind of thing scares me. luckily we have no matches at home.

Jaea is still shy of fire after the microwave incident - she hid under the table for some of the meal.

That is why DS will not go to the "fire place." He freaks out with the flaming onion trick. He hid under the table the last time we went.

[brack]

Well . . .

My turn for a crazy cruise dream . . . but mine was more recent . . .

I dreamed that Caroline posted all the way to 57,999 last night, and left it there for me to get the pirate: since I was getting up early this morning. To my chagrin, Brack got up with JoJo ahead of me (pesky dog had to go out) and snagged the pirate: from me! I think he posted something about Mac users being slow on the draw.

Woke up in a cold sweat.

John1

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

[lbgraves]

What are people shipping to the port? I was thinking of the things for the school children - what else?? DH is thinking since you can't ship water or clothing whats the point? :confused3

I considered doing that but it is so heavy that I think I will just pack it & check it at the terminal.

[brack]

Lisa thanks for the pin site. I just signed up. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Today when I returned the DVD player I picked up Twister & Cadoo. IDK if I will save them for Christmas or take one out for us to play this weekend.

[brack]

I stopped for a minute to get a plateful of leftovers! :thumbsup2 :woohoo:

[brack]

.... cold leftovers! :thumbsup2

[brack]

The Chipmunks are on XM right night with their classic Christmas song. I've had the funny Christmas station all day.

[brack]

Not many posters out there. You'd think it was a holiday or something ....... or they have a real life! :rolleyes:

[brack]

I just saw Becka sign on. She must smell a pirate:

[brack]

These sausage balls are great! I'll bet they aren't real WW friendly. I love leftover TG food.

[brack]

I've got to get some more cranberry relish (with real cranberries not the can stuff!)

[brack]

Lisa and Becka must be catching up or on another thread

[lbgraves]

I'm not sure what we will have for dinner. I might just have to make some fresh stuffing & gravy! :)

[brack]

The XM station is now playing "The Little Hooters Girls" sung to the "Little Drummer Boy". What a hoot! :lmao:

[lbgraves]

I was on the main board. So nice of you to be concerned about us, Brack. :)

[brack]

The next song is "How Do They Spend Christmas In Heaven?" :confused3

[lbgraves]

I like listening to XM 16. What station is that on now?

[lbgraves]

Life is a highway I want to ride it all night long......



DD singing her lungs out here. :lmao:

[brack]

I missed you!


and the pirate:!

[brack]

I like listening to XM 16. What station is that on now?

104 I think. It is different on DirectTV. It's called SpecialXmas

[brack]

Swoop and run ....

[lbgraves]

I should go help DH deal with DD. They are outside now. She really needs a nap but that's not likely to happen today. At least the weather is nice. Maybe she can tire herself out!

[lbgraves]

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

They are all outside spray painting the pack that goes on the top of the car for the extra luggage etc. :rotfl: Right now they are using up the gold paint. Who knows how this is going to look? :confused3 :rotfl2:

[MMcCarthy]

I am working on my Christmas cards right now & think that I came up with an idea. I was going to suggest that we make a master list of addresses so that we can exchange cards as well. However, what if we pass out cards in the stockings. We can put our return address labels on the inside of the cards so that they are not visible.
do we know who does not celebrate xmas but does Hanakuh or Kwanzaa? I would like to exchange cards also but wouldn't want to offend anyone.

[lbgraves]

Somehow I don't get the feeling that anyone would be offended by someone offering them a Happy Holidays. :)

[MMcCarthy]

well I started packing and we are going to have some big problems. I don't think everything will fit. I tried to tell DH we should go check on rolling garmet bags but he is not too happy about that. we actually gave away some luggage a couple years ago. he said we should just borrow some from our parents or siblings. most of them never go anywhere so I don't see them having anything we can use. oh well. DD offered to sit on the one bag I got done today in order to get it zipped. it went by itself and only weighs 32lbs. it has all the school supplies in it, lots of pencils & paper. I am going to try to pack the rest of the kids clothes tomorrow. we aren't using much of the light weight stuff right now--except for today which is absolutely beautiful. I kind of hope it will get cold again before we leave.

[MMcCarthy]

Somehow I don't get the feeling that anyone would be offended by someone offering them a Happy Holidays. :)
we have one guy at work who is really picky about this. we can't have a xmas party--it has to be a holiday party or he will not come. we have a diverse group of people at the office who celebrate differently. I am so glad you mentioned this. I would not have even thought about it. I was going to do envelopes for everyone's name tags so I can use the cards for that. :)

[RealMickey]

- Asked for time off - check
- DW has booked everything for the trip - check
- DW is getting the suitcases in order - check
- DW is working on the bandanas, or is she... - check
- DW called the dog sitter - check
- DW finished all her Black Friday shopping - check
- DW is coordinating my pirate costume - check
- I'm ready to go! - check

Boy, this is exhausting...

:rotfl2:It's tough to be a guy!

[RealMickey]

congrats lillygator on the gator win!:cheer2:

[tynkerbell]

What are people shipping to the port? I was thinking of the things for the school children - what else?? DH is thinking since you can't ship water or clothing whats the point? :confused3

school supplies, DIS goodies, sand pails and plastic drink mugs. All stuff that I want have to haul home. ;)

[tynkerbell]

do we know who does not celebrate xmas but does Hanakuh or Kwanzaa? I would like to exchange cards also but wouldn't want to offend anyone.

That happened to me one year... well actually to DH. I filled out xmas cards for him to take to his coworkers and turned out one of them was Jewish. They had a baby Jesus on the card so he was quite offended. :guilty: Now when I am doing xmas cards and I'm not sure of the persons religion I give them a Happy Holidays card and do not mention Christmas in them. :thumbsup2

[tynkerbell]

I can't believe that 2 weeks from now we'll be sailing!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[dh chrisva]

OK 1 week 6 days 23 hours and 55 mins.....

Took this as it left today :cool1:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/p6f76ee927cdf2fce53fef863e85a22b2/ebe7ebc5.jpg

[bubbasmom99]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

[elaineteresa]

I was going to ask everyone a favor since the topic has come up.

DMIL - Ken's Mom will be with us on the trip - she is 85. She will be celebrating Hanukkah and since I know there will be an abundance of xmas related things going on - I am sure she would appreciate anyone remembering to wish her a Happy Hanukkah. Hanukkah begins on friday evening, Dec. 15th - the last night of dinner - we have late dining.

You can't miss his mom she is 4'11" - very tiny. and as I said 85. ;) Her name is Martha.

The other thing is that she doesn't see very well so even if she has met you before she will not be able to recognize you unless you are very close. As with most people her age - her hearing is not that great either. Please don't be offended - just introduce yourself again. If you see her and she appears to be lost - she probably is - LOL. Just point her to deck 5.

Other than that she is pretty spry and loves meeting new people, parties, fun, the pool etc.

thanks all.

elaine

[woj68]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

Hi Joy. Sorry to hear about your "pup". I know what you're going through. We had to put down our four y.o. English Springer last year, two weeks before we left for our cruise. That was tough on all of us.

Here's a pic of our guy.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/woj818/708.jpg
Callaway

[lbgraves]

MICKEYPLAN

If anyone would be offended by receiving a Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday card on the cruise, please post so that everyone will know and avoid having this happen. :)

[lbgraves]

OK 1 week 6 days 23 hours and 55 mins.....

Took this as it left today :cool1:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/p6f76ee927cdf2fce53fef863e85a22b2/ebe7ebc5.jpg

We were watching it too! You can really see the Dumbotron in that picture!!! :)

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

[lbgraves]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

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

[lillygator]

congrats lillygator on the gator win!:cheer2:

Thanks but sadly it was not what we needed....a blow out...and several of our great players were hurt! :(

[lbgraves]

GO HOKIES!!!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/sports2/13.gif

LOVE LOVE LOVE it when they beat UVA. LOVE it even more when it is a shutout! :woohoo:

[lillygator]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

I'm so sorry! We lost our Lilly last year (as in "lillygator", we still have her pup Gator) but Gator's dad was Ernie (after Earnhardt.....SR)....and he had to be put down this year. He was a Rottie and his hips were so bad he just could not move. He belonged to my mom and stepdad and my stepdad ended up running over his legs as he loved sleeping under his truck. It was an awful awful day. I just wanted you to know my thoughts are with you....and our Ernie was the same age....it hurts...I know. Let me know if you need to talk or anything!

[lillygator]

MICKEYPLAN

If anyone would be offended by receiving a Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday card on the cruise, please post so that everyone will know and avoid having this happen. :)
I did not think of this - are we doing xmas cards?

[bubbasmom99]

There is no way I'd be able to pull together Christmas/holiday cards for everyone in the next week.... however, if there is an address exchange somewhere, I might be able to mail some out after we get back....

[dh chrisva]

GO HOKIES!!!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/sports2/13.gif



BOO HOKIES!!!!!

GO GATORS!!!!!

GO Orange!!!!!
http://bestsmileys.com/sports2/13.gif :cool1: :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

[brack]

OK 1 week 6 days 23 hours and 55 mins.....

Took this as it left today :cool1:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/p6f76ee927cdf2fce53fef863e85a22b2/ebe7ebc5.jpg

Thanks for the picture. Just think it will only leave one more time before we are on it. :thumbsup2

[brack]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg


I cried with you tonight. Blessings. :grouphug:

[MrsMork]

What are people shipping to the port? I was thinking of the things for the school children - what else?? DH is thinking since you can't ship water or clothing whats the point? :confused3
I shipped our wine, the ginger for Aaron and the school supplies. But, I shipped them to the resort, not the ship.

[pjpoohbear]

Pj I missed whether you did like the crumpler bag? Does it hold what you expected?

I brought it home a couple of days ago. It holds the camera, extra cards, my mini tri-pod and had lot of room for my ipod and wallet. I love that the strap is a good length to wear it across my body without looking let a trusted turkey.

Pj

[brack]

:woohoo: Carolina beat Dook in football :woohoo:

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

Joy - sending some major hugs out to ya :grouphug: :grouphug: so sorry....but you care enough not to let Ernie suffer.

[MrsMork]

There is no way I'd be able to pull together Christmas/holiday cards for everyone in the next week.... however, if there is an address exchange somewhere, I might be able to mail some out after we get back....
I don't think I could do this in a week either, with all else I need to do. But would love to do an address exchange for future cards - Christmas or otherwise.

[BuzzBoyMom]

I just got this handed to me:


"
From Adam Rhoad

Dear Santa, could I have speed-stacks and a guitar and toy-guns if you can't then o-well but thanks for the presents.

thank you santa"

guess who will be going to wall mart ONE MORE TIME!!!! I thought I was done and those expensive plastic cups would stay at the stores....with a letter like that....well, I mean o-well....it just melted my heart.

[MrsMork]

Safeway gave me a card for five free Itunes downloads. DrHug is getting some Bobby Darrin with it. :thumbsup2 And he said he has gotten five and it is telling him he still has one more. Six free, he's happy. :sunny:

[MrsMork]

Joy, :grouphug: :grouphug:

[BuzzBoyMom]

so are we on track to hit the big 60 before the cruise????

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi Angie .... no fires tonight I hope.

I'm off to make door signs....
have a great evening.

[MrsMork]

Hi, Karen. No fires. :rotfl: I even scooped the baking soda and grease out and then cleaned the oven today. Now just need to wipe it down. :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

Company is all gone, but DD and DSIL are coming over to watch THE game. :cheer2: Starts in 5 min so I think I will be off line for awhile. :wave2:

[pjpoohbear]

Joy, life just sucks sometimes.

Pj

[lbgraves]

BOO HOKIES!!!!!

GO GATORS!!!!!

GO Orange!!!!!
http://bestsmileys.com/sports2/13.gif :cool1: :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

We all cheer our teams without putting others down. :confused3

[brack]

I don't think I could do this in a week either, with all else I need to do. But would love to do an address exchange for future cards - Christmas or otherwise.

Maybe a "business card" with names and addresses on them

[dh chrisva]

We all cheer our teams without putting others down. :confused3

Sorry Lisa, Carry over from the Big East days... :thumbsup2

[tynkerbell]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. :(

[woj68]

I brought it home a couple of days ago. It holds the camera, extra cards, my mini tri-pod and had lot of room for my ipod and wallet. I love that the strap is a good length to wear it across my body without looking let a trusted turkey.

Pj

PJ,

You bought a Crumpler bag? Me too! Which one didja get?

[tynkerbell]

Thanks for the picture. Just think it will only leave one more time before we are on it. :thumbsup2

I hope someone gets some screencaps of our departure.

[pjpoohbear]

I have two now, for day to day the Headitch. For Camera stuff The four million dollar house, lol.

Pj

I get them at cost, woo hoo.

[pjpoohbear]

I hope someone gets some screencaps of our departure.


Best person to ask Andy the Veranda Man, he is awesome.

pj

[GoofyforGoofy]

I'm going to do something that I haven't done in awhile ..... look at other threads on this board! I'll check in from time to time today.


NOOOO!!!! Don't do it...nooo!! Brack Nooo!!!....for the love of all thats Disney....don't gooo....

We'll...<sniff< <sniff> miss him....Wait, no brack? The pirates are all mine...mmuuuhhhahahahahah!

[bubbasmom99]

Maybe a "business card" with names and addresses on them

Good idea! I think I can manage that!

[woj68]

I have two now, for day to day the Headitch. For Camera stuff The four million dollar house, lol.

Pj

I get them at cost, woo hoo.

At cost? :smokin: Sweet!

I just got the $7 mil home bag (black). Love it! Holds my Canon 30d and three lenses comfortably with room to spare.

[GoofyforGoofy]

I've got to get some more cranberry relish (with real cranberries not the can stuff!)

CAN it brack...get it, CAN it? :confused3

[brack]

CAN it brack...get it, CAN it? :confused3


Fresh is best! :thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

At cost? :smokin: Sweet!

I just got the $7 mil home bag (black). Love it! Holds my Canon 30d and three lenses comfortably with room to spare.

I only have a Canon S3 Si, but I know I can add lenses to it in the future, so will have lots of space for that. And getting a bigger "house" later would not be hard. I went with red and a purple case for my cell phone to hook on the outside.

Pj

[GoofyforGoofy]

Fresh is best! :thumbsup2
When the can opener stops turning, its FRESH! :thumbsup2

[brack]

NOOOO!!!! Don't do it...nooo!! Brack Nooo!!!....for the love of all thats Disney....don't gooo....

We'll...<sniff< <sniff> miss him....Wait, no brack? The pirateas are all mine...mmuuuhhhahahahahah!


I'm back from my safari. It is a strange world out there.

I saw the nicest Goth couple (I know oxymoron) announce they were going to have a baby. :goodvibes

Newbies who have never sailed. :thumbsup2

Also a thread on militant BF :blush: (did not post there!)

Also, lots of pictures. I saw our CC gift! :woohoo:

It was fun but I feel much safer here! :grouphug:

[pjpoohbear]

I'm back from my safari. It is a strange world out there.

I saw the nicest Goth couple (I know oxymoron) announce they were going to have a baby. :goodvibes

Newbies who have never sailed. :thumbsup2

Also a thread on militant BF :blush: (did not post there!)

Also, lots of pictures. I saw our CC gift! :woohoo:

It was fun but I feel much safer here! :grouphug:


I saw the goth birth announcement, too, but they are pretty tame gothers, lol. Great photographers!


Pj

[lbgraves]

I hope someone gets some screencaps of our departure.

Andy wont be home that day. I'm going to post a plea again this week.

[pjpoohbear]

Andy wont be home that day. I'm going to post a plea again this week.

WHAT NO ANDY, WHATEVER SHALL WE DO!

PJ

[brack]

I only have a Canon S3 Si, but I know I can add lenses to it in the future, so will have lots of space for that. And getting a bigger "house" later would not be hard. I went with red and a purple case for my cell phone to hook on the outside.

Pj

PJ I must have missed something. What is this bag? Is there a picture? :confused3

[lbgraves]

Sorry Lisa, Carry over from the Big East days... :thumbsup2

Sorry, seeing that really threw me. With such a wide spread group I know that many rivalries are out there. I guess sports has been added to THE list. You know....politics and religion. :teeth:

[pjpoohbear]

http://www.crumpler.ca/Cart/index.php?catId=22, four million dollar house, click on others for bigger/smaller

don't mind the descriptions, they are Australian and use that in their marketing.

[brack]

..... they are pretty tame gothers, lol. Great photographers!


Pj


Another oxymoron!

but I agree with the photos. I have seen their stuff on that thread before(yes I subscribe to it as well) and they are cool. :thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

Brack search for crumpler at local retailers, I think some bought at Circuit City on sale.

Pj

[GoofyforGoofy]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/K3/connie_15.gif
Going to a parade today in Westminster MD...DW found out that they will have Berners in the parade and got the information for us to be in the parade too...Abby loves the attention and always acts differently when she is around other Berners; she just knows that these other dogs are just as goofy as her! Maybe we can get pictures...I need to figure out all the bells and whistles and buttons on our camera to get good pictures - BEFORE the trip.

Ok, we got back from the parade in Westminster.

Joy, read your post about your buddy....very sorry to hear about him...he will be missed. It must be hard to lose a friend that close - its going to be hard when Abby or Casey will reach that point; I don't look forward to it but I know it is something that needs to be accepted. :grouphug:

The parade....
Besides being chilly, it was fun. Abby had a blast. She was just bopping along soaking in all the attention...people were like, what kind of dog is that, she's gorgeous, etc etc. Abby loved it...Kris walked her and Devon was on candy handout duty....I was the supervisor for Devon...."Devon, over there...Devon, kids on the left, Devon keep up...Devon kids on the right..." She had fun too.

So many people came up afterward and wanted to pet her and ask questions (the dog...)...some had never seen a Berner before...It was a good time. The only thing was that the parade ended and no one knew how to get back to the staging area and our cars and it was getting dark...We asked a policeman and he was helpful - we made it!

Some photos:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-001a.jpg
Abby before the parade

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-003a.jpg
The dogs and people getting ready - Abby front Left

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-002a.jpg
The truck used for the parade

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-004a.jpg
The group in the parade

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-005a.jpg
Dude - a dog in our club who does "drafting" or pulling carts - Berners are known for their carting abilities

[brack]

http://www.crumpler.ca/Cart/index.php?catId=22, four million dollar house, click on others for bigger/smaller

don't mind the descriptions, they are Australian and use that in their marketing.

Thanks PJ :thumbsup2

[woj68]

PJ I must have missed something. What is this bag? Is there a picture? :confused3

Brack,

Here's a link (with pics) to the Crumpler bag I have. Crumpler has several styles and sizes to fit all needs.

http://www.pbase.com/mikench/crumpler

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Brack,

Here's a link (with pics) to the Crumpler bag I have. Crumpler has several styles and sizes to fit all needs.

http://www.pbase.com/mikench/crumpler


Thanks for the link

[elaineteresa]

so can I ask about th epolicy of not sending clothes to the warehouse?

I was planning on sending the costumes in our box to the warehouse - how would they know they are in there? is that a big no-no? is it purely a weight issue or what?

thanks again.

elaine

[lbgraves]

The only thing that I have read a restriction about is water/liquids. Nothing about clothing.

[lbgraves]

Andy, did you think we would miss the Goofy & Stitch Santa hats??? :)

[GoofyforGoofy]

Andy, did you think we would miss the Goofy & Stitch Santa hats??? :)

Why do you think I DIDN'T mention where Kris and Devon were? :rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

ROFL! :)

I just ordered a white long sleeved shirt for DS to wear one of the formal nights. If it doesn't get here in time he has a short sleeved one. ;) He needs one either way.

[tynkerbell]

Some photos:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/fredneck_89/WP-001a.jpg
Abby before the parade



Love the pictures. Spent the holiday weekend dog-sitting my parents Berner, very sweet dogs.

[lbgraves]

Yes, I had to order it online because there isn't a single size 8 in this town. :(

[RealMickey]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

:grouphug:

[GoofyforGoofy]

Love the pictures. Spent the holiday weekend dog-sitting my parents Berner, very sweet dogs.
They are really cool...they are so friendly and lovable...Abby has such a personality that its just funny to look at her, you can imagine what thoughts are going through her head; I wish she could speak... :rotfl: She always has that "I'm a good dog, give me a cheeseburger" look!

The group we were with was another local Berner club. The clubs do what they can to rescue Berners from unfortunate situations and get them new homes. There are some really weird stories behind some of the rescues but they are all good dogs. We went to learn about Abby becoming a therapy dog, who would go into senior homes and schools for troubled kids and mentally retarded, etc institutes...We listened to a speaker a few weeks ago who said its like nothing he's ever seen; the happiness of some of the patients and residents in those places is rewarding....Abby is a jumper sometimes so I worry she may not work out; I think DW thinks she will do fine. She has a lot of growing up to do...she's only 20 mo. old! (Abby, not DW)

[Disneyjamie]

I am really sorry for your loss, Joy. It is really hard to say goodbye to an old friend.

[elaineteresa]

I was thinking the same thing Carla - that I was going to cancel the spa treatments because they really are overpriced and I have not gotten the facial I wanted to before the cruise and now I am completely out of time.
and why am spending this crazy amount of money even though this is supposed to be my treat.

we were also thinking of cancelling the catamaran sail because we could have just as much fun driving the jeep around the island for a lot less money and there are other chances to snorkel anyway.

what's this all about? buyer's remorse?

[brack]

http://www.allemoticons.com/Cartoon/Cartoon_051.shtml


OOOOPS

[elaineteresa]

The only thing that I have read a restriction about is water/liquids. Nothing about clothing.



ok thanks Lisa - someone recently mentioned clothing and I did not know about that. I would love to ship the costumes and not have them smashed.

[brack]

Watching "White Christmas" with JoJo asleep on the coach beside me. This is good! :goodvibes

[elaineteresa]

Carla - anything interesting from tose Nov. DD trip reports?

just wondering.

[elaineteresa]

when we booked this trip in August I thought OMG - we never plan anything that far ahead. and now I am panicking because it seemed too early to really start on things and now it is here.

I am so happy that I shopped for clothes right away. otherwise I would be hyperventilating by now.

[brack]

:happytv: I love "White Christmas" :happytv:

[brack]

when we booked this trip in August I thought OMG - we never plan anything that far ahead. and now I am panicking because it seemed too early to really start on things and now it is here.

I am so happy that I shopped for clothes right away. otherwise I would be hyperventilating by now.


I'm beginning to breathe heavy now as I think about what I have to do the next 12 days! :confused3

[elaineteresa]

I missed about 50 pages from several days ago that I am now replying to - so in case these totally don't make sense.

I still have 3 days form our trip to Worcester that I have never caught up on - but that may not happen.

[DSharpe]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg
What a sweet pup!! I'm so sorry for your loss - it is hard!! :grouphug: diana

[brack]

It's nice being home in NC but I really need to be home getting ready! :moped: :crazy:

[elaineteresa]

we went to the Aquarium (Va. Beach) today - I wish we had more of these type things to do near us but we don't. What a great facility - the beach was btful this morning too.

and we met a really nice Disney family. LOL.

[elaineteresa]

some trivia for Andy - how many people do you think have been killed by turbulence since 1980?

[DSharpe]

I was going to ask everyone a favor since the topic has come up.

DMIL - Ken's Mom will be with us on the trip - she is 85. She will be celebrating Hanukkah and since I know there will be an abundance of xmas related things going on - I am sure she would appreciate anyone remembering to wish her a Happy Hanukkah. Hanukkah begins on friday evening, Dec. 15th - the last night of dinner - we have late dining.

You can't miss his mom she is 4'11" - very tiny. and as I said 85. ;) Her name is Martha.

The other thing is that she doesn't see very well so even if she has met you before she will not be able to recognize you unless you are very close. As with most people her age - her hearing is not that great either. Please don't be offended - just introduce yourself again. If you see her and she appears to be lost - she probably is - LOL. Just point her to deck 5.

Other than that she is pretty spry and loves meeting new people, parties, fun, the pool etc.

thanks all.

elaine
Elaine - please remind me on the ship - we're in your station at dinner! diana :Pinkbounc

[brack]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif

[brack]

pirate: maybe

[elaineteresa]

its not unusual Todd.



uh oh - is it a bad sign to say that I got that and LOL.

good one Carla.

[brack]

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

[lbgraves]

Goodnight everyone! I'm going to try to get some sleep. DD said that her throat really hurt before she fell asleep. :( OY BOY! I know where I will be at noon tomorrow.

[elaineteresa]

where oh where oh where is Caroline?

[brack]

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

[elaineteresa]

hey it's been a while since I claimed a pirate.

pirate: pirate:

[brack]

hey it's been a while since I claimed a pirate.

pirate: pirate:


Congratulations! :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

Today when I returned the DVD player I picked up Twister & Cadoo. IDK if I will save them for Christmas or take one out for us to play this weekend.

DIS Geeks playing twister in the atrium at midnight . . .

Anyone game?

John1

[lbgraves]

DIS Geeks playing twister in the atrium at midnight . . .

Anyone game?

John1

I was thinking about taking it to JR too. :rotfl2:

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DIS Geeks playing twister in the atrium at midnight . . .

Anyone game?

John1

It would be fun ...... until I dislocate my hip! :rotfl2:

[Jhalkias]

Hi everyone. Ernie hadn't really moved since Wednesday, except when we forced him to stand up and go outside. I don't think he was eating either. We decided to take him to the vet this morning. We also decided to bring the kids with us to say goodbye. I told them that the vet was going to send him away so he could feel better (not a lie, right?) but Nick (7 1/2) was a little too smart for that story -- he's really very empathetic -- and started crying when we told him it was time to say goodbye. Which then set me off. I was just fine up until that point. He's still a little sad -- he said "it's hard to say goodbye to an old friend." Ugh. But I think he'll be okay and I felt it was important that we didn't rob the kids of a chance to say goodbye. I think, in a few years, they would have been sad that they didn't get the chance to, otherwise. Sarah doesn't really understand -- she just knows that Ernie was sick and he's gone away. Nick hasn't said the words but I think he knows he's gone. DH and I have made our peace. We went to the gym to workout afterward and I spent a good half hour just sweating it out. I know it was the right thing to do... Ernie had been sleeping on his paws so much the last few days that he was surely going to lose them to gangrene or something. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes and hugs -- I really appreciate them! I joked to DH that I needed a canine grief counselor, and he said "do you really?" and I said "no, I've got friends on the DIS for that". He said to go ahead and post away!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/bubbasmom99/Ernie.jpg

:grouphug: Brought tears to my eyes Joy . . .

Take care.

John

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14 days on deck 9 ..... be there or be square

[Jhalkias]

I was going to ask everyone a favor since the topic has come up.

DMIL - Ken's Mom will be with us on the trip - she is 85. She will be celebrating Hanukkah and since I know there will be an abundance of xmas related things going on - I am sure she would appreciate anyone remembering to wish her a Happy Hanukkah. Hanukkah begins on friday evening, Dec. 15th - the last night of dinner - we have late dining.

You can't miss his mom she is 4'11" - very tiny. and as I said 85. ;) Her name is Martha.

The other thing is that she doesn't see very well so even if she has met you before she will not be able to recognize you unless you are very close. As with most people her age - her hearing is not that great either. Please don't be offended - just introduce yourself again. If you see her and she appears to be lost - she probably is - LOL. Just point her to deck 5.

Other than that she is pretty spry and loves meeting new people, parties, fun, the pool etc.

thanks all.

elaine

Elaine,

I hope I get a chance to meet Ken's mom. Several of our friends are Jewish, and the company I work for is owned by a Jewish family. I would love to wish her happy Hanukkah.

John1

[tynkerbell]

Does the amount of luggage you pack stress anyone else out? I just can't pack "light" for a 10 day trip, especially when I have to pack formal wear, semi formal wear, cruise casual, beach attire and shoes for all of the above... oh and pirate costumes. :crazy: I'm about 90% packed but it just seems like it's going to be such a pain hauling all this luggage from the airport to car, car to port, etc. :faint:

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that we have just 14 days! After almost two years that sounds so soon now.

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more action on deck 9 .....

[DSharpe]

Does the amount of luggage you pack stress anyone else out? I just can't pack "light" for a 10 day trip, especially when I have to pack formal wear, semi formal wear, cruise casual, beach attire and shoes for all of the above... oh and pirate costumes. :crazy: I'm about 90% packed but it just seems like it's going to be such a pain hauling all this luggage from the airport to car, car to port, etc. :faint:
yes!! :crazy:

[MrsMork]

I'm here to help!

[MrsMork]

We are very happy with the game results! :cheer2: :cheer2:

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We haven't talked about this since Halloween

[Jhalkias]

BOO HOKIES!!!!!

GO GATORS!!!!!

GO Orange!!!!!
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All wondering for who gets to play the #1, undefeated team in the Nation, the Buckeyes!

Go Bucks!

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John1

[MrsMork]

Maybe a "business card" with names and addresses on them
We could print up a business card with our name and address on it, no problem with that.

[Jhalkias]

Safeway gave me a card for five free Itunes downloads. DrHug is getting some Bobby Darrin with it. :thumbsup2 And he said he has gotten five and it is telling him he still has one more. Six free, he's happy. :sunny:

Our newest iPod addicts! :thumbsup2

John1

[elaineteresa]

the answer is that they do not have the summer stuff out all year long Caroline. when I forgot my bathing suit in Jan. at WDW everything was gone and I was hard pressed to find one bathing suit in the stores. I mean they act like Jan. is cold when it is really almost 80 every day.

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deck 9 on the Magic 12/9/06. Have I said this before?

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I thought JoJo and I were alone tonight. Nice to see others out to play.

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Not!

[MrsMork]

Does the amount of luggage you pack stress anyone else out? I just can't pack "light" for a 10 day trip, especially when I have to pack formal wear, semi formal wear, cruise casual, beach attire and shoes for all of the above... oh and pirate costumes. :crazy: I'm about 90% packed but it just seems like it's going to be such a pain hauling all this luggage from the airport to car, car to port, etc. :faint:
I'm dragging our stuff out and starting packing tomorrow. I just couldn't before TG, just too much work here before that.

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Careful what you post!

[MrsMork]

Our newest iPod addicts! :thumbsup2

John1
I guess I have to buy Dreyers ice cream to get the free downloads. Darn! we will have to eat more ice cream!

[elaineteresa]

Does the amount of luggage you pack stress anyone else out? I just can't pack "light" for a 10 day trip, especially when I have to pack formal wear, semi formal wear, cruise casual, beach attire and shoes for all of the above... oh and pirate costumes. :crazy: I'm about 90% packed but it just seems like it's going to be such a pain hauling all this luggage from the airport to car, car to port, etc. :faint:



I know - how light can you really go? you need at least 2 oufits per day. so either you do wash or carry a lot of stuff.

plus what if it really is 65 degrees on CC when we are there? brrr...

V - stop scaring us!!! let us stick with the delusion of being sweaty and sun burnt.

[Jhalkias]

Ok, we got back from the parade in Westminster.

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Abby before the parade



We use a gentle leader with Lexi too, and the exact same leash only green.

John1

[MrsMork]

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Careful what you post!
Oh, oh!

[lbgraves]

Does the amount of luggage you pack stress anyone else out? I just can't pack "light" for a 10 day trip, especially when I have to pack formal wear, semi formal wear, cruise casual, beach attire and shoes for all of the above... oh and pirate costumes. :crazy: I'm about 90% packed but it just seems like it's going to be such a pain hauling all this luggage from the airport to car, car to port, etc. :faint:

It is that or not have what you need. :) Don't stress about it!

[brack]

I'm dragging our stuff out and starting packing tomorrow. I just couldn't before TG, just too much work here before that.


I may have to give up on the idea of Christmas decorations or maybe just a tree in the front window ..... no time! :confused3

[elaineteresa]

I really wish I had done this before. everyone else seems so calm.

Amy - how about giving us some calming words. Angie?

someone sane tell me that it will all work out. LOL.

[MrsMork]

I know - how light can you really go? you need at least 2 oufits per day. so either you do wash or carry a lot of stuff.

plus what if it really is 65 degrees on CC when we are there? brrr...

V - stop scaring us!!! let us stick with the delusion of being sweaty and sun burnt.
We have been to CC 8 times. Only once has it been too cold for the Floridians and that was late Dec 2004. All the trips have been in Dec, Jan and Feb. I think you will be plenty warm to enjoy the days. BOTH DAYS!!!! :woohoo:

[lbgraves]

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Careful what you post!

ROFLMAO!!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[lbgraves]

Sleep wasn't going to happen. :( DH is snoring but instead of waking him up to stop I decided to come back here for a bit.

[MrsMork]

I may have to give up on the idea of Christmas decorations or maybe just a tree in the front window ..... no time! :confused3
Our tree will definately be put up after we get back. We do pretty low key Christmas. Two weeks is plenty for us.

[Jhalkias]

I'm beginning to breathe heavy now as I think about what I have to do the next 12 days! :confused3

I feel your pain Brack, I feel your pain . . .

(we did ship our stuff to the port today)

John1

[lbgraves]

We have been to CC 8 times. Only once has it been too cold for the Floridians and that was late Dec 2004. All the trips have been in Dec, Jan and Feb. I think you will be plenty warm to enjoy the days. BOTH DAYS!!!! :woohoo:

Yes, December 2004 was a little overcast but we were still in our suits & the kids were in the water. :)

[elaineteresa]

It is that or not have what you need. :) Don't stress about it!



yes but I will be one of those who won't have what I want/need because I won't want to give hubby a heart attack. as I said I was shocked when he said bring the formal shoes. LOL.

[MrsMork]

I really wish I had done this before. everyone else seems so calm.

Amy - how about giving us some calming words. Angie?

someone sane tell me that it will all work out. LOL.
I'm not sure that I would be considered sane by those who know me well :crazy: BUT, I will tell you that it will all work out and you will all have a wonderful time. Even if you forget something, or loose something it will be fine. :thumbsup2

[elaineteresa]

I didn't mean to imply that everyone else wasn't sane.

well except me.

[Jhalkias]

Sleep wasn't going to happen. :( DH is snoring but instead of waking him up to stop I decided to come back here for a bit.

Welcome back Lisa, wouldn't be coming back for a little 000 pirate: action would you?

John1

[MrsMork]

I didn't mean to imply that everyone else wasn't sane.

well except me.
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :crazy: I think there are several of us! That is what makes this such a fun group. Sanity is boring in my opinion! :teeth:

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..... Even if you forget something, or loose something it will be fine. :thumbsup2


Once I drive away from Baltimore I can't worry if l have left something ......

except my camera! :rolleyes:

[Jhalkias]

Hey Lisa, I was just thinking, I have plenty of that Magnet paper . . . if you want to just email me the file of that great kid's magnet you made, and I will make my own copy here!

John1

[lbgraves]

DH hasn't ever said a word about what I have packed. He may have wondered about all of the princess dresses last cruise...there are 6 of them...but seeing DD's face when she got her picture taken with them in costume made him thankful that I did. We drive down & pack a seperate bag to take into the resort with us so that we don't need to mess with the cruise bags. The WDW bags get left in the car while we are on the ship. Maybe it is because this is #4 but I go in expecting at least this....

DH 1 large bag
me 1 large bag
DS & DD 1 large bag
shoes 1 med bag
2 garment bags with dresses each night for DD & me and suits for the guys
2 carry ons (at least)
1 toiletry bag
1 backpack per kid with stuffed animal, blanket, & school work
1 rolling soft sided cooler

I will also have that huge Target bag with the stockings this time. IDK if we are going to take the stroller or not this time. If the kids fall asleep before dinner, DH can just run down to GS to rent one, though it does help with putting everything we carry on someplace. :)

[MrsMork]

Welcome back Lisa, wouldn't be coming back for a little 000 pirate: action would you?

John1
Watch, she will try to be very innocent and say "no, she just can't sleep." HA!! We are on to you, Lisa.

[lbgraves]

Welcome back Lisa, wouldn't be coming back for a little 000 pirate: action would you?

John1

That did cross my mind so I figured what the heck! :cool1:

[lbgraves]

I didn't mean to imply that everyone else wasn't sane.

well except me.

HEY!!! Don't call me sane!!! I might be held accountable for my actions then. ;) :rotfl:

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Welcome back Lisa, wouldn't be coming back for a little 000 pirate: action would you?

John1


I thought for awhile that I would have to go for the 000 pirate: by myself. I would be a little :blush: embarrassed.

[MrsMork]

That did cross my mind so I figured what the heck! :cool1:
Oh, I misread her. She did come clean! Sorry, Lisa! ;)

[lbgraves]

John I just sent you the file.

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HEY!!! Don't call me sane!!! I might be held accountable for my actions then. ;) :rotfl:


I have long used this reasoning for my actions! :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

Hey Lisa, I was just thinking, I have plenty of that Magnet paper . . . if you want to just email me the file of that great kid's magnet you made, and I will make my own copy here!

John1

Just curious guys . . .

We have talked an awful lot about photos, but just wondering if anyone is really into video? I am debating whether to take my camcorder too. There are two problems with the camcorder.

1. I cannot operate two cameras at once. Amy will do it for me, but it annoys her.

2. It annoys me to do it too. Somehow when I have the camcorder, I feel "left out" of the action, and it feels like I have some kind of job to do taking footage. Ruins being "in" the experience for me. I don't feel that way with my still camera.

I was erasing stuff off of the computer yesterday and found my iMovie of my stills from our last Disney vacation, and then found out I could export it to my iPod! Whooooo hooooo!

iPod+iMovie= GREAT!

John1

[mum of two pirates]

My tree has been up for two weeks.
I have 3 large, 2 med, 2 small and my rolling laptop bag.
I have everything packed but some of DH cloths and no I wont let him pack for himself are you crazy.

WEATHER
The weather her for the next few day is sundy high 29, monday high 27, tuesday17, weds is a HIGH OF A WOPPING 9, Then you look at disney weather and thursday is a high of 82. You cant beat that can ya. It snowed here again today not much but enough to cover the ground. I have to program my tracfones now. Mum

[MrsMork]

I thought for awhile that I would have to go for the 000 pirate: by myself. I would be a little :blush: embarrassed.
I had to wait until the game was over to join you. :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Jhalkias]

John I just sent you the file.

Cool Beans!

John1

[lbgraves]

Oh, I misread her. She did come clean! Sorry, Lisa! ;)

I saw the 900 before I signed off though so I really did intend to go to sleep. :) Too much on my mind too. DH called MIL today. She was in the hospital last week getting her kidney tube replaced because it was blocked off. She was very sick from that. :(

[Jhalkias]

I thought for awhile that I would have to go for the 000 pirate: by myself. I would be a little :blush: embarrassed.

Crossed my mind too, except I was hoping . . .

You will probably get it Brack, just like in the dream!

John1

[lbgraves]

Just curious guys . . .

We have talked an awful lot about photos, but just wondering if anyone is really into video? I am debating whether to take my camcorder too. There are two problems with the camcorder.

1. I cannot operate two cameras at once. Amy will do it for me, but it annoys her.

2. It annoys me to do it too. Somehow when I have the camcorder, I feel "left out" of the action, and it feels like I have some kind of job to do taking footage. Ruins being "in" the experience for me. I don't feel that way with my still camera.

I was erasing stuff off of the computer yesterday and found my iMovie of my stills from our last Disney vacation, and then found out I could export it to my iPod! Whooooo hooooo!

iPod+iMovie= GREAT!

John1

We always take ours & it is so much easier with the smaller video camera! :thumbsup2 You didn't see us with the "LIVE AT 11" thing. :lmao: DH has burned all of the tapes to DVD and the kids ask to watch them often. The love watching the sail away party & the shows the most. They will talk about what happened when we watch other things. :) I guess it is worth it to us.

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Just curious guys . . .

We have talked an awful lot about photos, but just wondering if anyone is really into video? I am debating whether to take my camcorder too. There are two problems with the camcorder.

1. I cannot operate two cameras at once. Amy will do it for me, but it annoys her.

2. It annoys me to do it too. Somehow when I have the camcorder, I feel "left out" of the action, and it feels like I have some kind of job to do taking footage. Ruins being "in" the experience for me. I don't feel that way with my still camera.

I was erasing stuff off of the computer yesterday and found my iMovie of my stills from our last Disney vacation, and then found out I could export it to my iPod! Whooooo hooooo!

iPod+iMovie= GREAT!

John1

I have a video camera but haven't used it since our first cruise for the very same reason you mentioned. Plus I don't get to see the movies as much as I do my stills.

So I probably will not bring it

[MrsMork]

:wave: My tree has been up for two weeks.
I have 3 large, 2 med, 2 small and my rolling laptop bag.
I have everything packed but some of DH cloths and no I wont let him pack for himself are you crazy.

WEATHER
The weather her for the next few day is sundy high 29, monday high 27, tuesday17, weds is a HIGH OF A WOPPING 9, Then you look at disney weather and thursday is a high of 82. You cant beat that can ya. It snowed here again today not much but enough to cover the ground. I have to program my tracfones now. Mum
Wow! Three Days!! I am so jealous! We leave a week from tomorrow. Well, we leave home a week from today. We are staying at a hotel near the airport on Sat night after we pick up Aaron. Wow! Three Days!! Have you received your documents??

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I saw the 900 before I signed off though so I really did intend to go to sleep. :) Too much on my mind too. DH called MIL today. She was in the hospital last week getting her kidney tube replaced because it was blocked off. She was very sick from that. :(


:grouphug: :grouphug:

[lbgraves]

I also LOVE the fact that the digital camera can do video clips. There have been many times when I have had that with me & snagged a video of something that happened that I would have missed otherwise. DS's risky business dance on the coffee table to Keep your Head in the Game comes to mind first. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

I saw the 900 before I signed off though so I really did intend to go to sleep. :) Too much on my mind too. DH called MIL today. She was in the hospital last week getting her kidney tube replaced because it was blocked off. She was very sick from that. :(

Lisa,

I had to go and lift my mom yesterday because the nurse will not do it when she comes to change her catheter. Having ill parents is really difficult. It is such a role reversal from when we were little. Mom cannot leave her chair in the living room without someone lifting her. Monday I have to get her in a wheelchair and out the door for a doctor visit.

John1

[lbgraves]

:wave:
Wow! Three Days!! I am so jealous! We leave a week from tomorrow. Well, we leave home a week from today. We are staying at a hotel near the airport on Sat night after we pick up Aaron. Wow! Three Days!! Have you received your documents??

I am really surprised that noone received their docs today. :(

[MrsMork]

I saw the 900 before I signed off though so I really did intend to go to sleep. :) Too much on my mind too. DH called MIL today. She was in the hospital last week getting her kidney tube replaced because it was blocked off. She was very sick from that. :(
Hope your MIL gets better soon. Very difficult to deal with ill parents. :grouphug:

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Crossed my mind too, except I was hoping . . .

You will probably get it Brack, just like in the dream!

John1



:rotfl: We'll see :goodvibes

[mum of two pirates]

The ipod thing must be nice, but you know what I learned today, I learned how to rip music off the c.d. onto the computer. That was big deal for me. I just got the boys 1gb mp3s for the trip and had to figure out how to put music on them. Know I need to down that country song I got a brand new girlfriend for Spencer and put it on as it is his fav. song.

Now if only I could figure out how to put all these kodak pic off my laptop onto the thumbdrive I could reboot it tomorrow. I'll have to work on that one later tonight.

[lbgraves]

Lisa,

I had to go and lift my mom yesterday because the nurse will not do it when she comes to change her catheter. Having ill parents is really difficult. It is such a role reversal from when we were little. Mom cannot leave her chair in the living room without someone lifting her. Monday I have to get her in a wheelchair and out the door for a doctor visit.

John1

I wish that we lived closer so that we could actually help them. There is no way that we could have gone to see her this weekend. We are a ticking time bomb around her with all of these germs. :( We didn't even know that she had a problem until DH called her today to check on her. She doesn't want to worry anyone. OY BOY! :sad2:

[MrsMork]

I am really surprised that noone received their docs today. :(
I'm still waiting for mine. Where is the tapping toe smiley??

[Jhalkias]

We always take ours & it is so much easier with the smaller video camera! :thumbsup2 You didn't see us with the "LIVE AT 11" thing. :lmao: DH has burned all of the tapes to DVD and the kids ask to watch them often. The love watching the sail away party & the shows the most. They will talk about what happened when we watch other things. :) I guess it is worth it to us.

Mike is my hero. I just cannot do that. I appreciated the copies you gave us.

Lisa, the file came through great, should have thought of that sooner!

John1

[lbgraves]

Hopefully there will a huge DOC party on Monday! :)

[lbgraves]

Mike is my hero. I just cannot do that. I appreciated the copies you gave us.

Lisa, the file came through great, should have thought of that sooner!

John1

Now I have to motivate myself to get ours printed up. :)

[lbgraves]

Elaine, I am actually getting worried because I am NOT stressing out at this point.

[lbgraves]

John, will they deliver bags to the resort from DTD?

[Jhalkias]

The ipod thing must be nice, but you know what I learned today, I learned how to rip music off the c.d. onto the computer. That was big deal for me. I just got the boys 1gb mp3s for the trip and had to figure out how to put music on them. Know I need to down that country song I got a brand new girlfriend for Spencer and put it on as it is his fav. song.

Now if only I could figure out how to put all these kodak pic off my laptop onto the thumbdrive I could reboot it tomorrow. I'll have to work on that one later tonight.

Mum,

I hate to say this, because brack is here . . .

But you need a Mac . . .

Or at least an iPod and iTunes.

So much easier . . .

John1

[MrsMork]

Lots of pirate: lights on. pirate:

[mum of two pirates]

NO I havent got the docks. I called costco last wed and told then I still havent gotten then and then asked them to send them to the resort for me. I thought we shouldnt get any though becouse I did all the stuff on line.

Also anyone know. My TA has messed up a few times the latest time being even after I sent her copies of our flight stuff she had DSD on our ressies instead of DH, then when she fixed it she still has him coming in the same day as us and he isnt coming in tell the 2nd. Is this going to matter with ME. Do I need to call them and change it. His laugage tags even say her name and the ta said we will not get new ones. I figure I will just cross out her name and write his. Then we have gotten nothing about our stay after the cruise, Hello where is our paper work for that one. Not happy about it.

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