12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 16

[brack]

So, any prayers and pixie dust for this will be greatly appreciated.


Here's lots of prayers and pixiedust:

[Bella2000]

Pixie dust going your way also Angie!!
also........

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE :goodvibes party:

[pjpoohbear]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/9088cfcf.jpg

[lbgraves]

Angie, I tried to wish you luck before but I couldn't post anything. OY! :) I hope that you have a quick sale. We are going to be putting the ohter house up for sale in the next week once we get the electrician out there.

[87Heel]

Happy New Year, everyone! We had a nice night at a neighbor's house (kids and grownups, with takeout dinner). Trey got a call about 4pm for a transplant, so he was at the hospital, but at least someone out there got a new heart for the new year!

[becka]

http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/rebeccabdream/happy-new-year/20.gif

[lillygator]

Happy New Year everyone!

[MrsMork]

Angie, I tried to wish you luck before but I couldn't post anything. OY! :) I hope that you have a quick sale. We are going to be putting the ohter house up for sale in the next week once we get the electrician out there.

Thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts. We will keep you posted. Lisa, hope you have a quick and successful sale also!
Happy New Year, everyone! We had a nice night at a neighbor's house (kids and grownups, with takeout dinner). Trey got a call about 4pm for a transplant, so he was at the hospital, but at least someone out there got a new heart for the new year!

Sorry Trey did not get to be with your family, but what a blessing for the person and family that he was there to help! :grouphug: That kind of stuff still amazes me even though I am around it all the time. We do liver transplants at my work. Just amazing!

[Jhalkias]

Happy New Year guys!

I have been busy - spent the whole morning taking down Christmas decorations, and we had everyone over for dinner tonight.

Good luck to all of you selling a house - be glad it is not in Ohio, although I wonder if the market is any better in NC or OR.

[Jhalkias]

Hmm . . . .

[Jhalkias]

I bet Angie is watching USC.

[Jhalkias]

We are watching the game too - watched Michigan beat Florida earlier today - sorry V!

[Jhalkias]

The game I really want to watch is Hawaii.

[Jhalkias]

Wonder if anyone is out there . . .pirate:

[Jhalkias]

40 second rule is really annoying when by yourself . . .

[Jhalkias]

Almost . . .

[Jhalkias]

So close . . .

[Jhalkias]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Happy New Year!

First pirate: of 2008!

Just like watching the ball drop, eh?

[lillygator]

Thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts. We will keep you posted. Lisa, hope you have a quick and successful sale also!


Sorry Trey did not get to be with your family, but what a blessing for the person and family that he was there to help! :grouphug: That kind of stuff still amazes me even though I am around it all the time. We do liver transplants at my work. Just amazing!

I know what you mean Angie...I am a liasion to several departments and although I have taken over for the Cath Lab.....my word I have spent so much time with the Director and learned a ton in the clinical sense....


two areas close to my heart and life are cancer - my Grandaddy died from cancer of the bile duct and (eta: my sister has heart issues not Grandaddy)heart issues. My sister has hole in her heart - a pretty serious one ------ but, even though it was supposed to be replaced with animal (pig) valves a long time, she is doing well. She goes in every 6 months for an EKG and other tests and since she hasn't "grown" enough, at this point they won't replace it. Of course she is not supposed to ride any of the big rides at WDW or anywhere for that matter nor even drink Red Bull, which she does all the time.

Not to diminish any other disease or issue, but even though I have no clinical background I have been very blessed to work with some wonderful clinicians. And I have to say, our cath department....is really great....(aside from one mishap) but what got me was last week when the CN gentelman would not let them admit him until he knew how much the cath would cost.....I know I worry about costs as well, but we are a community hospital.....we won't even go after the bad checks.....!

[87Heel]

Congrats on the first pirate: of 2008, John!

I'm always excited about the transplant calls, especially since I've met some of the recipients during the annual dinner for the transplant support group. It's just amazing.

[brack]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Happy New Year!

First pirate: of 2008!

Just like watching the ball drop, eh?

:thumbsup2 pirate:

[brack]

Happy New Year!

Annette's BD is the 1st of January. I surprised her with 54 long stem red roses just like the 21 I got her for her 21st BD and I was overseas. It is a funny story that I need to post later.

[MrsMork]

I bet Angie is watching USC.

Yes we were! And loving every minute of it.

The game I really want to watch is Hawaii.

I was hoping they would do better than they did.

Happy New Year!

Annette's BD is the 1st of January. I surprised her with 54 long stem red roses just like the 21 I got her for her 21st BD and I was overseas. It is a funny story that I need to post later.

Happy belated birthday to Annette!!

[87Heel]

Happy belated Birthday, Annette!! Share a photo of those roses, Brack--bet they're gorgeous!

[kimerinc]

Happy New Year, everyone! We had a nice night at a neighbor's house (kids and grownups, with takeout dinner). Trey got a call about 4pm for a transplant, so he was at the hospital, but at least someone out there got a new heart for the new year!

Sounds like a reason to celebrate to me! I am glad you had a good time anyway!

Kim

[kimerinc]

John,

It was nice to read you talking to yourself again.

Angie and Lisa,

Good Luck with the house sale!


Kim

[lbgraves]

Mike sanded and refinished the hardwood floor in the entryway of the living room so that has been drying. It should be done by Saturday and we are going to meet with the realtor and sign the contract and put it on the market officially. :cool1:

We are finally freezing like the rest of you. It was 23 this morning when I took the kids to school with the wind chill. :eek: It goes up to 40 tomorrow and then we are suppose to be in the 70s next Tuesday. :scared1:

[brack]

Happy belated Birthday, Annette!! Share a photo of those roses, Brack--bet they're gorgeous!

They are beautiful. I'll try to remember and take a photo when I get back home.

I'm in Summersville, WV tonight. Don't try to find it on a map though .... it is absolutely in the middle of nowhere :scared1: and it is cold! :confused: with lots of snow. Driving the mountains to get here was really slow. It'll be nice to get back home tomorrow. :cloud9:

[Bella2000]

Happy New Year!

Annette's BD is the 1st of January. I surprised her with 54 long stem red roses just like the 21 I got her for her 21st BD and I was overseas. It is a funny story that I need to post later.oooh that is so sweet. I meant to come back on and get the rest of my fellow Capricorns.

HAPPY BELATED ANNETTE

[Bella2000]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Happy New Year!

First pirate: of 2008!

Just like watching the ball drop, eh?Oooh good one!! Good number too! :thumbsup2

[Bella2000]

And so ladies and gentlemen....it starts....

Keynote Predictions (http://bureauofcommunication.com/contest)

[Bella2000]

I forgot to add the :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: to that previous post. :lmao:

[Bella2000]

Oh yeah and since i paid my dues today isn't it time for another trip. :rolleyes1 I love that dvcmember accessibility but boy the $$ goes way fast.

[pjpoohbear]

Carla/John

we have a mini back to school rush next week and I ordered mac units for that, but then we sold most of them in the after christmas week, which never happens, and now I don't want to order units that my be dead stock in 10 days, agh!!!!!!

Pj

[Jhalkias]

http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/03/imac.like.notebook.dock/

Would this be cool or what?

[pjpoohbear]

The idea of a ultra portable and a desktop dock/monitor, would be something I might get as my next unit.

PJ

[Jhalkias]

I would love a big screen iMac, but don't want to give up the laptop, so this would be a perfect solution. If it was the smaller sub-notebook everyone keeps talking about it would be even better.

I really loved my 12'' Powerbook that Amy now uses. I like my MacBook, but that 12" form factor seemed just right.

[Jhalkias]

I would love a big screen iMac, but don't want to give up the laptop, so this would be a perfect solution. If it was the smaller sub-notebook everyone keeps talking about it would be even better.

I really loved my 12'' Powerbook that Amy now uses. I like my MacBook, but that 12" form factor seemed just right.

[Jhalkias]

I would love a big screen iMac, but don't want to give up the laptop, so this would be a perfect solution. If it was the smaller sub-notebook everyone keeps talking about it would be even better.

I really loved my 12'' Powerbook that Amy now uses. I like my MacBook, but that 12" form factor seemed just right.

[becka]

Well I had a really good day today. :thumbsup2

My boss called me into his office today and I was offered a DBA (database administrator) position. :yay: I don't know if you all remember but I interviewed for the position back in November and it came down to me and one other person and the other person got it. Well they had a DBA announce he was leaving and rather than post another position they decided since they liked me so much that they would offer the position to me! :cool1: It even comes with a small raise. :worship:

I will stick with my current assignments until March 1st so I can finish up year end processing/taxes, etc. but then I move on to my new assignment. I told them I would think about it over the weekend but I know I want the job. I am so excited...I didn't realize how badly I wanted this until I didn't get it the first time. ;)

Another big plus is that since they don't have a big year end rush kind of thing like you find with payroll it is a very good chance that I can get the time off to go on our Dec '08 cruise as planned. :woohoo:

[pjpoohbear]

Becka, that is awesome! See good things do come to those who wait.

Pj

[lbgraves]

That is fantastic news, Becca!!! CONGRATS!!!! :) I am so happy for you!!!!!

[lbgraves]

Well, now that I know how to catch up with you guys on the other thread....

It feels weird not to have a meet thread to keep up with.

[pjpoohbear]

Lisa, hop over when ever you like!

PJ

[87Heel]

Congrats, Becka! That is super news! I'm really excited for you.
:yay:
:woohoo:
:cheer2:

[Jhalkias]

Great news Becka! Congratulations!

Come on over any time Lisa. I saw you posted over there.

Sorry about VT - we have a Lisa on that thread whose son goes to VT. He was at the game.

Hope you all root for the Buckeyes in the Championship!

[MrsMork]

Great news Becka! Congratulations!

Come on over any time Lisa. I saw you posted over there.

Sorry about VT - we have a Lisa on that thread whose son goes to VT. He was at the game.

Hope you all root for the Buckeyes in the Championship!

We will be cheering your Buckeyes on! :cheer2: :cheer2:

And Becka....CONGRATS!!! I know even more good things will come your way!

[lbgraves]

Of course we will John. :) Lots of cleaning here today. I am trying to unpack the last of the boxes for K's room and then set up the new to us desk in the office, moving the one we have now over for K's computer which is out in the garage. OY! I will need the Advil tonight!

[brack]

:eek: Five days between posts!

I hope everyone is doing alright. :hug:

Work is getting much better. :thumbsup2 I hired a new Chief Accountant who actually knows what she is doing! In one month she has made great progress ..... more than we have made in over 18 months prior.

If things keep getting better I'll be able to go on vacations to Disney more often! :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

:eek: If things keep getting better I'll be able to go on vacations to Disney more often! :thumbsup2

Is this possible?:confused3 ;) :lmao:

[brack]

Is this possible?:confused3 ;) :lmao:


The only other thing keeping me back is money to pay for the trips. :confused3

[MrsMork]

The only other thing keeping me back is money to pay for the trips. :confused3

Same problem here. DRAT!!

[lbgraves]

LOL! Sounds great Brack!!! I hope everything else is going great for you as well. :)

[MrsMork]

We had a tornado :scared1: yesterday. It was across the bridge in Vancouver, WA. Very, very unusual for this area. We have had a few funnel clouds over the years that we have lived here, but never a full blown tornado that touched down and did damage. It was, of course, the only thing that happened yesterday if you watched our local news! :rolleyes1

[becka]

Allie's 3rd birthday is in less than 2 weeks :faint: and we are having a small party at home next Saturday. She wants a princess party and I think I finally have decided what cake I am going to do. I am going to make a castle cake similar to this.

http://members.nuvox.net/~zt.proicer/cakepict/princesscastle.jpg

It looks cute and more importantly not too difficult. ;) Use ice cream cones for the turrets - how cool is that. I am starting to get excited about planning my girly princess party. :)

[becka]

We had a tornado :scared1: yesterday. It was across the bridge in Vancouver, WA. Very, very unusual for this area. We have had a few funnel clouds over the years that we have lived here, but never a full blown tornado that touched down and did damage. It was, of course, the only thing that happened yesterday if you watched our local news! :rolleyes1

Stay safe out there. We get tonados around here a lot - in fact we had a few on Monday. I hate them...just way too scary for me. Unfortunately I have been very close to 2 tornados in my lifetime and that is two too many. :sad2:

[goofyforlife]

Unfortunately I have been very close to 2 tornados in my lifetime and that is two too many. :sad2:

We had an F0 (low on scale but still caused damaged and scary) hit our neighborhood in Germantown, MD in Fall 2004.

Sky turned green and i was ready to dive under my desk at work since we had glass windows all around. (i only worked a couple miles away from home then)

It's path was almost right over dd's elementary school and they locked the kids in (because it happened right before dismissal time.)

Some of the rows of townhouses near there had their roofs picked up and lost their chimneys or decks.

Our section was a mile away so just a few shingles, some siding pieces off, and some fascia boards.

Tornados are pretty common to Fredneck too.... We've been lucky though.

[Jhalkias]

:eek: Five days between posts!

I hope everyone is doing alright. :hug:

Work is getting much better. :thumbsup2 I hired a new Chief Accountant who actually knows what she is doing! In one month she has made great progress ..... more than we have made in over 18 months prior.

If things keep getting better I'll be able to go on vacations to Disney more often! :thumbsup2

Is this possible?:confused3 ;) :lmao:

Hear, Hear - I second that!

As to posting - too dog gone busy the last few days!

I do miss being here though!

[pjpoohbear]

Becka, super cute cake, uncrafty my patooie!

Angie, be safe and keep Dr. Hugs with you.

John, we have missed you too.

Brack, I don't think you can go to WDW too much either, even if you don't go to the parks.

Pj

[Jhalkias]

Becka, super cute cake, uncrafty my patooie!

Angie, be safe and keep Dr. Hugs with you.

John, we have missed you too.

Brack, I don't think you can go to WDW too much either, even if you don't go to the parks.

Pj

It has been really bad here at the office - too many issues, and I have a killer headache today.

The other day, I got a call from school, and Sophia was wearing headphones and one of her new pierced ear rings (which I was dreading anyway) went INTO her ear lobe! Amy had to deal with that!

Last night we spent hours going over voter registration lists for our seventh levy try (I went to bed early with a headache) . . . this morning the Board of Education elected me President - AGAIN . . . I got a year off . . . tonight we have a Basketball game, and tomorrow is Disney HS Musical on Ice (which Sophia does not yet know about).

Not much DIS time!

Hey PJ, any chance snagging an Apple Blue Concierge shirt? I LOVE the other ones - wearing them out!

[pjpoohbear]

Oh No John, can't get that one. We don't like the Apple store up here, they have salespeople who will lie to customers then we have to deal with the fallout, and they don't like us, because we actually know what the products do.

So, Mr President the other guy/gal couldn't handle the heat, eh?

Is Sophia ok, I had earring issues, my brother pulled and both of them got torn, and now I have funny looking holes.

Pj

[bubbasmom99]

Hello friends! Hope all is going well with you.

It's good here in California, though we have had some bad storms (for California, anyway)...

Work is good, and we are in a bit of a lull after year-end busy time. I am working on building a portrait photography business and it has been lots of fun. Cannot wait until our cruise in December. I missed going to WDW this holiday :(

[MrsMork]

Hello friends! Hope all is going well with you.

It's good here in California, though we have had some bad storms (for California, anyway)...

Work is good, and we are in a bit of a lull after year-end busy time. I am working on building a portrait photography business and it has been lots of fun. Cannot wait until our cruise in December. I missed going to WDW this holiday :(

Wow! Good luck with the business! DrHug's dream!

[brack]

Work is good, and we are in a bit of a lull after year-end busy time. I am working on building a portrait photography business and it has been lots of fun.

Wow! Good luck with the business! DrHug's dream!

Portraits yes ......weddings no. I can't handle the drama. :headache:

My dream would be to make a living doing the kind of photography Ansel Adams did. :love: :cloud9:

[becka]

I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. I finally was feeling better this week only to catch another cold....how does that always seem to happen? Oh well..it doesn't seem like a really bad one but I hope I am feeling better soon because I have a lot to do this week to get ready for DD's birthday party. :)

I have been doing a little research for our December cruise. I know many of you are cruising veterans. Any must do's on the Eastern itinerary? DS will be 6 1/2 and DD will be almost 4 so most of the DCL excursion are out for us. So far what looks most appealing is just some beach time.

[MrsMork]

I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. I finally was feeling better this week only to catch another cold....how does that always seem to happen? Oh well..it doesn't seem like a really bad one but I hope I am feeling better soon because I have a lot to do this week to get ready for DD's birthday party. :)

I have been doing a little research for our December cruise. I know many of you are cruising veterans. Any must do's on the Eastern itinerary? DS will be 6 1/2 and DD will be almost 4 so most of the DCL excursion are out for us. So far what looks most appealing is just some beach time.

All ages in our last group, from 1 to 82, enjoyed the butterfly farm at St Marteen. Educational, pretty butterflies and a bit of sight seeing of the island as well.:thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

Angie, that was what I was going to recommend, lol. Grab a taxi and see the butterflies, in St. Marteen.

Pj

[MrsMork]

Angie, that was what I was going to recommend, lol. Grab a taxi and see the butterflies, in St. Marteen.

Pj

Great minds, PJ!!;) :thumbsup2

[becka]

Thanks for the tip - I will have to look into that. We have a really nice butterfly farm at the St. Louis Zoo so I kind of pass up any reading about the on on St. Maarten.

I hope everyone does not mind but I got some more pictures uploaded (finally) and I thought I might share a few with you all.

[becka]

Snow Day

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3ec5191d85900000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3ec4e4c981300000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

[becka]

Our very own Snow White on Christmas Morning

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[becka]

A Happy Mizzou Tiger Fan ;)

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[becka]

The family at MGM

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The family with Mickey

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[becka]

A few more random pictures from our vacation last month.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc28b3127cceb1ff57cd0f2000000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc28b3127cceb1f87b21ee3f00000036108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3edaf83794800000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

[becka]

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[MrsMork]

Becka, thanks for sharing. I love seeing how our Geek kids have grown! :grouphug:

[Jhalkias]

Great Photos Becka - looks like everyone had a great time!

[lbgraves]

Our very own Snow White on Christmas Morning

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3ec40d7988f00000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

Whose Tertwig is that Becca? The kids would love to have a long PM chat with them. K had to buy herself that same one with her allowance. :)

[lbgraves]

Those are some great pics, Becca! :) Thanks for sharing with us. It is amazing to me how much your DD has grown up since last year! My favorite shot of her is sitting on the curb looking up at you...probably waiting for a parade.

[becka]

Whose Tertwig is that Becca? The kids would love to have a long PM chat with them. K had to buy herself that same one with her allowance. :)

That would be Nathan's. He is obsessed with Pokemon right now - it might even be bigger than Power Rangers which I was not sure was possible. Turtwig is his favorite Pokemon and when DH saw it at the store a few days before Christmas he just had to pick him up. :)

[becka]

Thanks everyone! We really had such a great time. It was exactly what we all needed.

Lisa - That picture was taken at MGM when she and I were waiting for DH and DS to finish something. She was just playing with the big Mickey balloons we had gotten earlier in the day. She spent 10 minutes just playing and running around and doing what 2 year olds do. It was fun to watch and I just love the way that picture turned out...it is one of my favorites of her.

[goofyforlife]

My dream would be to make a living doing the kind of photography Ansel Adams did. :love: :cloud9:

His photos are amazing Brack..... There's a AA exhibit down at the Corcoran gallery in DC. I went down to see that and the Annie Lebowitz collection.

I met one of my fellow EB pirate: 's there. (Since DH really isn't into the art thing)

The family at MGM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc34b3127cceb2409936f04f00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ


Great pics Becks... Thanks for sharing...

[kimerinc]

Hey everyone! Just catching up now. Crazy week again! My washing machine broke, and then the basement flooded. Lucky for me I have the disaster recovery company on speed dial. The insurance adjuster has been here and they have taken the walls down. The carpet is coming out tommorow and the furniture is either going to a repair specialist or being totalled by the insurance company. It did not seem as bad as our last flood, but apparently it was.

It sounds like a real bummer, but Steve and I have been through this so much we are getting really good at it and we NEVER fight about the big stuff. Weird huh!

[becka]

Hey everyone! Just catching up now. Crazy week again! My washing machine broke, and then the basement flooded. Lucky for me I have the disaster recovery company on speed dial. The insurance adjuster has been here and they have taken the walls down. The carpet is coming out tommorow and the furniture is either going to a repair specialist or being totalled by the insurance company. It did not seem as bad as our last flood, but apparently it was.

It sounds like a real bummer, but Steve and I have been through this so much we are getting really good at it and we NEVER fight about the big stuff. Weird huh!

:hug: Even if you have been through that before it still can't be easy. I hope the insurance company gets it all dealt with quickly for you guys. Has there been a lot of rain out that way? I guess I have not paid too much attention to the weather.

[becka]

His photos are amazing Brack..... There's a AA exhibit down at the Corcoran gallery in DC. I went down to see that and the Annie Lebowitz collection.



I love the Disney pictures that Annie Lebowitz did the past few years. I wouldn't mind having some prints of a few of them someday.

[Jhalkias]

Hey everyone! Just catching up now. Crazy week again! My washing machine broke, and then the basement flooded. Lucky for me I have the disaster recovery company on speed dial. The insurance adjuster has been here and they have taken the walls down. The carpet is coming out tommorow and the furniture is either going to a repair specialist or being totalled by the insurance company. It did not seem as bad as our last flood, but apparently it was.

It sounds like a real bummer, but Steve and I have been through this so much we are getting really good at it and we NEVER fight about the big stuff. Weird huh!

:scared1:

[goofyforlife]

I love the Disney pictures that Annie Lebowitz did the past few years. I wouldn't mind having some prints of a few of them someday.

You mean the Johnny Depp ones....;)

[lbgraves]

That would be Nathan's. He is obsessed with Pokemon right now - it might even be bigger than Power Rangers which I was not sure was possible. Turtwig is his favorite Pokemon and when DH saw it at the store a few days before Christmas he just had to pick him up. :)

LOL! I totally understand. Just wait until Aly gets into them. OY! Both of the kids LOVE PM right now and each has two GBA games, several boxes of cards and K got a Game Cube came for Christmas. Listening to them I swear it sounds like a different language. I sat down with William one afternoon and made him explain to me how they play the card game. They have to add and subtract in their head to keep track of how much power their PM has after each attack and they also read the cards. They are coming up with some pretty advanced words too so I suppose that something that promotes math and reading has to be okay. :)

[lbgraves]

Hey everyone! Just catching up now. Crazy week again! My washing machine broke, and then the basement flooded. Lucky for me I have the disaster recovery company on speed dial. The insurance adjuster has been here and they have taken the walls down. The carpet is coming out tommorow and the furniture is either going to a repair specialist or being totalled by the insurance company. It did not seem as bad as our last flood, but apparently it was.

It sounds like a real bummer, but Steve and I have been through this so much we are getting really good at it and we NEVER fight about the big stuff. Weird huh!

Aw Kim, that stinks! Thank goodness they are taking care of removing the mess quickly. How is Savannah doing? Katie and I were talking about her this weekend.

[87Heel]

Love the photos, Becka!!!

[Jhalkias]

Marielle . . .

Hyped up for the MacWorld keynote tomorrow?

Becka . . .

How's it going with the iMac lately?

[becka]

Marielle . . .

Hyped up for the MacWorld keynote tomorrow?

Becka . . .

How's it going with the iMac lately?

I really like it. I have had a few minor issue with it locking up - mostly when I am in iPhoto. I also have not been able to do any photo resizing (not cropping but actually resizing of the pictures) with iPhoto and I really expected that to work. I guess I need to get photo editor software but I don't want to pay for Photoshop.

[Bella2000]

Marielle . . .

Hyped up for the MacWorld keynote tomorrow?

Becka . . .

How's it going with the iMac lately?
I am so proud of myself. I didn't even open up a cart in the online Apple Store and add all of the things I want.....yet. ::rolleyes1 :

[brack]

I am so proud of myself. I didn't even open up a cart in the online Apple Store and add all of the things I want.....yet. ::rolleyes1 :

Any hopes of my going further with Apple products have been greatly reduced. I really wanted an iPhone but it looks like I am about to change the work cell service to Sprint. :confused3 AT&T has all but ignored all of my customer calls. :headache:

[pjpoohbear]

Becka, take a look at Photoshop Elements 6.0 for mac. There will be a trial on the Adobe site, very soon.

PJ

[DrHug]

Any hopes of my going further with Apple products have been greatly reduced. I really wanted an iPhone but it looks like I am about to change the work cell service to Sprint. :confused3 AT&T has all but ignored all of my customer calls. :headache:


ATT went bad about 2000, so we abandoned them for Verizon. Have never been sorry for the change.

[goofyforlife]

Any hopes of my going further with Apple products have been greatly reduced. I really wanted an iPhone but it looks like I am about to change the work cell service to Sprint. :confused3 AT&T has all but ignored all of my customer calls. :headache:

:hug: Sorry to hear that Brack...

ATT celluar has always been very good to us. (Cingular was the slackers.) I still have a corporate discount with them and they've credited me when i had problems (Cell tower near our home was down for 2 weeks after hurricanes a couple years ago and they gave me a month credit; Someone stole DH's phone and ran up over $50 in downloads in a couple hours. They knew it wasn't us as we'd never done it before.)

[bubbasmom99]

I've had Sprint for about a year now and have been pretty happy with it (except for a problem with porting our #s over at the beginning).

I have a Palm Treo... not quite an iPhone but very useful all the same. The Sprint data plan is only $15/month and I get all my email and internet access remotely that way :)

[DrHug]

I know what you mean Angie...I am a liasion to several departments and although I have taken over for the Cath Lab.....my word I have spent so much time with the Director and learned a ton in the clinical sense....


two areas close to my heart and life are cancer - my Grandaddy died from cancer of the bile duct and (eta: my sister has heart issues not Grandaddy)heart issues. My sister has hole in her heart - a pretty serious one ------ but, even though it was supposed to be replaced with animal (pig) valves a long time, she is doing well. She goes in every 6 months for an EKG and other tests and since she hasn't "grown" enough, at this point they won't replace it. Of course she is not supposed to ride any of the big rides at WDW or anywhere for that matter nor even drink Red Bull, which she does all the time.

Not to diminish any other disease or issue, but even though I have no clinical background I have been very blessed to work with some wonderful clinicians. And I have to say, our cath department....is really great....(aside from one mishap) but what got me was last week when the CN gentelman would not let them admit him until he knew how much the cath would cost.....I know I worry about costs as well, but we are a community hospital.....we won't even go after the bad checks.....!


Thank God for those thoracic surgeons, and for the Cath Lab Nurses and Technicians. I spent a few hours experiencing that magic. 5 times in the cath lab. I remember having the urge to sing the roto-rooter song during the atherectomy. ROTFLOL. And I told my Doc that I had an old guitar string out in the car if it would help, when the cath lab personnel couldn't find the proper catheter to use. He laughed, but the rest of the staff just gave me a funny look. ROTFLOL again. YES, cath labs can be fun.

I used to mix cardioplegias for some of the early bypass surgeries in the early 80's. Dr Kwon was amazing back then. That field has come so far, thank goodness, or I might not be here. At that time, Kwon was the highest paid surgeon in the world. He had a nasty disposition though. Whew.

I know this post is way late, but I am always way behind. Sheesh.


Hi everyone !

[DrHug]

Hello friends! Hope all is going well with you.

It's good here in California, though we have had some bad storms (for California, anyway)...

Work is good, and we are in a bit of a lull after year-end busy time. I am working on building a portrait photography business and it has been lots of fun. Cannot wait until our cruise in December. I missed going to WDW this holiday :(

Joy,
I would love to hear about your Portrait Photography business. Do you have a studio now? Wow. Cool. I used to do that part time and I have a bunch of studio gear packed away. That is my favorite area of photography. I love working with the lights. I have 4 White Lightening monolights and about 10 stands, backdrop stands and a bunch of backgrounds, etc. I wanted an RZ 67, but too expensive for me back then.

Have you heard of Charles J Lewis ? I have his whole course. Anyway, I am excited for you. It is a fun business, and very rewarding if you work too. Taking oictures isn't really work for me. The books and business management was work. LOL.

Angie says I can make you a real deal on some of my stuff. LOL. Well, Maybe....?? It is hard to part with it. She thinks it is extra baggage right now. LOL.

[DrHug]

Portraits yes ......weddings no. I can't handle the drama. :headache:

My dream would be to make a living doing the kind of photography Ansel Adams did. :love: :cloud9:

I wonder how much a digital 8 x 10 back would be for a Deardorf or Wista view camera. hmmmmm???? I do have a 5 x 7 Speed Graphic, film holders, tanks, film carriers, etc. ,and an old 5 x 7 enlarger. I never use them though. No darkroom anymore. That kind of photography is the ultimate, but very expensive to get into. Whew. One good 90mm lens costs more than my camera and lens put together. Then, a Good view camera is $$$$$. YIKES. I do have some wide format work I have done. One of my architectural photos was published in Photographers Forum many years ago. Ah, the good old days.

[DrHug]

I've had Sprint for about a year now and have been pretty happy with it (except for a problem with porting our #s over at the beginning).

I have a Palm Treo... not quite an iPhone but very useful all the same. The Sprint data plan is only $15/month and I get all my email and internet access remotely that way :)

I love my Treo 700P. It's what I am using now to get online with my laptop,

[DrHug]

A few more random pictures from our vacation last month.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc28b3127cceb1ff57cd0f2000000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc28b3127cceb1f87b21ee3f00000036108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3eda840391000000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3edafbaf84100000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3edaf83794800000026108AZtWjVy0ZNJ



Great pics Becka. Thanks for sharing those. It's neat seeing the kids grow.

[DrHug]

Hey everyone! Just catching up now. Crazy week again! My washing machine broke, and then the basement flooded. Lucky for me I have the disaster recovery company on speed dial. The insurance adjuster has been here and they have taken the walls down. The carpet is coming out tommorow and the furniture is either going to a repair specialist or being totalled by the insurance company. It did not seem as bad as our last flood, but apparently it was.

It sounds like a real bummer, but Steve and I have been through this so much we are getting really good at it and we NEVER fight about the big stuff. Weird huh!

Hi Kim !

:grouphug: :hug:

[DrHug]

Becka, take a look at Photoshop Elements 6.0 for mac. There will be a trial on the Adobe site, very soon.

PJ

Hi PJ,

I love Elements (even on a PC). Especially for one on a budget. I would like CS3, but will have to wait until I upgrade my computer status. I need more Memory and more power. Mine has enough ooomph now, but just minimal, so I don't have room for all of my pics, etc. I am going to buy a 2 TB storage unit as soon as I can, after we sell this place. OOH OOH. pssst...don't tell the Mrs. ROTFLOL !

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorldCruise12-07036.jpg

Carter, our 1 year old DGN, taking in the World.

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorld1220071179.jpg

Emmalee, our 1 year old DGN, also taking in the World.

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorld122007900.jpg


Granny and William having a good time. From the Dec 8, 2007 cruise

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorld122007143ed.jpg



The instigators of my addiction.

[bubbasmom99]

Portraits yes ......weddings no. I can't handle the drama. :headache:

My dream would be to make a living doing the kind of photography Ansel Adams did. :love: :cloud9:

I am only planning to do it on the side, and for fun. I just like to create portraits that make people smile.

I like Ansel Adams too, but in general, I am not much into landscape photography. I don't feel like I have an eye for that kind of stuff.

[bubbasmom99]

Joy,
I would love to hear about your Portrait Photography business. Do you have a studio now? Wow. Cool. I used to do that part time and I have a bunch of studio gear packed away. That is my favorite area of photography. I love working with the lights. I have 4 White Lightening monolights and about 10 stands, backdrop stands and a bunch of backgrounds, etc. I wanted an RZ 67, but too expensive for me back then.

Have you heard of Charles J Lewis ? I have his whole course. Anyway, I am excited for you. It is a fun business, and very rewarding if you work too. Taking oictures isn't really work for me. The books and business management was work. LOL.

Angie says I can make you a real deal on some of my stuff. LOL. Well, Maybe....?? It is hard to part with it. She thinks it is extra baggage right now. LOL.

No studio. I plan to use natural light and focus on outdoor location photography. I would like to get a backdrop stand and backdrops eventually, and some lighting, for those days in wintertime when we can't go outdoors... but even then, as long as we can move some furniture around in the house and get near a big enough window, it should be okay.

I have not heard of Charles J Lewis. I am still just learning and building a portfolio. I am going to a seminar next month with Ed Pierce (Captivated by the Light). The books and business management are the easy part for me. Learning about the light and the exposure are challenging, but ever since it clicked for me (such an a-ha moment!), I have been a fiend to try new and different things and the kids are just DONE with posing for me because they are tired of it.

If you really are serious about getting rid of you stuff, send me a list of what you have... I will see if I can invest some more money into it. I am saving up for a 40D too.

Do you think I could contract with a few of you to shoot your next cruise? and then I'd have to write that off as a business expense right? With my 3 assistants in tow? :)

[MrsMork]

Hi PJ,

I love Elements (even on a PC). Especially for one on a budget. I would like CS3, but will have to wait until I upgrade my computer status. I need more Memory and more power. Mine has enough ooomph now, but just minimal, so I don't have room for all of my pics, etc. I am going to buy a 2 TB storage unit as soon as I can, after we sell this place. OOH OOH. pssst...don't tell the Mrs. ROTFLOL !

MrsMork has her right eyebrow raised and is tapping her foot! :rolleyes1

[DrHug]

No studio. I plan to use natural light and focus on outdoor location photography. I would like to get a backdrop stand and backdrops eventually, and some lighting, for those days in wintertime when we can't go outdoors... but even then, as long as we can move some furniture around in the house and get near a big enough window, it should be okay.

I have not heard of Charles J Lewis. I am still just learning and building a portfolio. I am going to a seminar next month with Ed Pierce (Captivated by the Light). The books and business management are the easy part for me. Learning about the light and the exposure are challenging, but ever since it clicked for me (such an a-ha moment!), I have been a fiend to try new and different things and the kids are just DONE with posing for me because they are tired of it.

If you really are serious about getting rid of you stuff, send me a list of what you have... I will see if I can invest some more money into it. I am saving up for a 40D too.

Do you think I could contract with a few of you to shoot your next cruise? and then I'd have to write that off as a business expense right? With my 3 assistants in tow? :)

Available light photography is great. It really sharpens your skills. Then it becomes easy, using the sunny 16 rule, etc., to be able to judge light, even without a meter., although a meter reading is always best. Digital is a new learning curve for me, but I really like my Canon 40D. I am still keeping my film cameras, but hope I will be able to still use them in the future. I am worried about film and stuff. I like the Kodak Portra films for portrait work, so hope they will still be available.
All you willl need is a couple of good reflectors, and an assistant or a stand for them. It is exciting stuff.

The contract idea sounds interesting. I would be open for that. Let me know the deatails. I plan on doing a lot of shooting anyway, but assignments are more challenging.

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorldCruise12-07776.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorldCruise12-07778.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorldCruise12-07779.jpg


I caught some Dog trying to steal ANgie's affection. :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl:

[DrHug]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorldCruise12-07896.jpg


Beauty and the Beast

[pjpoohbear]

Dennis, awesome photos!

Joy, I think it is great that you are going to be able to share something that gives you such happiness.

Pj

[becka]

Fantastic pictures Dennis! You really have a great eye to get some of those shots. I only wish I could do 5% as well.

Joy - We are on the cruise with you in December and I love nice pictures... :scratchin

[becka]

And with this pirate pirate: I would like to present Allie's birthday cake. I baked the cakes last night over a couple of hours and spent a couple of hours tonight decorating. It was a very interesting experience. Here is the final product.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb4579d72bd2d00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

[becka]

The back and sides...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb4579689fd4b00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb457923ffdff00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb45795bf3cd400000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

[MrsMork]

Awesome, Becka! I am impressed!

[DrHug]

Awesome, Becka! I am impressed!

Wish I had been there to eat some of it.

[DrHug]

And with this pirate pirate: I would like to present Allie's birthday cake. I baked the cakes last night over a couple of hours and spent a couple of hours tonight decorating. It was a very interesting experience. Here is the final product.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb4579d72bd2d00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ


By the way........Nice pirate Becka! :banana:

[lbgraves]

I know this post is way late, but I am always way behind. Sheesh.


Hi everyone !

Dennis it is always great to read your posts. Your passion for photography comes through and I can just see your eyes twinkling like when you have your camera out with the Geeks. :)

[lbgraves]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorld122007900.jpg


Granny and William having a good time. From the Dec 8, 2007 cruise

You had William this past cruise???? He was our server on the Dec 2006 cruise. :) It's good to see him still so happy there. He was wonderful with the kids.

[lbgraves]

I am only planning to do it on the side, and for fun. I just like to create portraits that make people smile.

I like Ansel Adams too, but in general, I am not much into landscape photography. I don't feel like I have an eye for that kind of stuff.

Joy, I LOVE the pictures of the kids in your sig now. :) They are growing up so fast!

[lbgraves]

Becka that cake looks great! :)

[DrHug]

Fantastic pictures Dennis! You really have a great eye to get some of those shots. I only wish I could do 5% as well.

Joy - We are on the cruise with you in December and I love nice pictures... :scratchin

Becka, I love your photos. And your subjects are perfect. Your pictures always make me smile :goodvibes .

[DrHug]

Becka that cake looks great! :)



Hi Lisa !:flower3: :goodvibes

That cake looked really good to this fat boy! Yummy! It was too pretty to eat though. What a dilemma. I never let that stop me before. :thumbsup2 ;)

[DrHug]

Dennis it is always great to read your posts. Your passion for photography comes through and I can just see your eyes twinkling like when you have your camera out with the Geeks. :)


Awww ! Thank you. :goodvibes You are the sweetest!:goodvibes Hopefully my focusing problems will be fixed now that I have the new camera, although the pictures by the tree at AKL didn't turn out so well. They were blurry from camera shake. I still appreciate the guy that took them though, so I could be in the picture with the group.

Did anyone get a good shot they could share?:confused3

[bubbasmom99]

Dennis it is always great to read your posts. Your passion for photography comes through and I can just see your eyes twinkling like when you have your camera out with the Geeks. :)

Agreed! I really think you should re-think that photography thing. What kid wouldn't smile for DrHug?

[bubbasmom99]

Joy, I LOVE the pictures of the kids in your sig now. :) They are growing up so fast!

Thank you! Those are the first "deliberate" portraits I've taken of the kids -- ones where I was really trying to balance the whole exposure/lighting thing. I think I took about 80 shots to get those ones just right.

[DrHug]

Have a Magical night, and Disney Dreams.


Dennis

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/DisneyWorld122007436.jpg



Goodnight all !:grouphug:

[DrHug]

Thank you! Those are the first "deliberate" portraits I've taken of the kids -- ones where I was really trying to balance the whole exposure/lighting thing. I think I took about 80 shots to get those ones just right.



Those are wonderful. I like that they are Existing Light. The frame around them is really cool too. That's one thing I really like about Digital, the savings on film. It does take a lot of shots sometimes, to get it just right. The Digital SLRs autobracket too. That's a nice feature. I took 1287 shots on the Dec cruise. Whoa! Try that with film. :rotfl: I got about 400 good ones....:rotfl:

Good Night

[bubbasmom99]

Fantastic pictures Dennis! You really have a great eye to get some of those shots. I only wish I could do 5% as well.

Joy - We are on the cruise with you in December and I love nice pictures... :scratchin

Hahaha.... Tana already has requested my services as well :) I might just have to schedule a few Castaway Cay portfolio sessions... but we'll have to do it first thing in the morning so the beach is fairly uncrowded.... another Geek run, perhaps?

Hey, have y'all heard about "trash the dress" sessions? They're where women wear their wedding dresses again and go into a creek or stream and the poses are really intense... it's very striking. We could do a trash the formal night outfit in the ocean session :) Google trash the dress and you'll see examples all over the place.

In fact, I think there is a disneymooner on our 12/8 cruise... I wonder if I can talk her and her fiance into doing a TTD session (probably NOT in her wedding dress though).....

[DrHug]

And with this pirate pirate: I would like to present Allie's birthday cake. I baked the cakes last night over a couple of hours and spent a couple of hours tonight decorating. It was a very interesting experience. Here is the final product.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df39b3127cceb4579d72bd2d00000025108AZtWjVy0ZNJ

AND, before I forget! (duh)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE !:tinker:
:dance3: :banana: :banana: :banana: party: :rainbow: :jumping1: :jumping1::jumping1::yay: :yay: :yay:

[lbgraves]

Well guys, what better way to spend a cold and rainy night but cruising. Mike just put the DVD from our 3rd cruise in and we have just boarded the ship and the kids are dancing out on the pool getting ready for the show. It is incredible to see how much K and her cruise buddy Sophia have grown in the past two years. The kids up there are little girls. Now they are more like young ladies. I love watching them have so much fun. This was the first time that K was not attached to me at the sail away party and really had a blast. This is making me want to go on the cruise again. UPSIDEDOWN BOUNCING OFF THE CEILING.....

[lbgraves]

Hey, have y'all heard about "trash the dress" sessions? They're where women wear their wedding dresses again and go into a creek or stream and the poses are really intense... it's very striking. We could do a trash the formal night outfit in the ocean session :) Google trash the dress and you'll see examples all over the place.

In fact, I think there is a disneymooner on our 12/8 cruise... I wonder if I can talk her and her fiance into doing a TTD session (probably NOT in her wedding dress though).....

Joy, I looked at the first site on there and that guy's work is...well...interesting. The ones of the girls in the water look morbid. Some of them aren't too bad though. I laughed at the "shotgun wedding" one.

Why don't you book the Eastern PC cruise. :)

[lbgraves]

I just noticed the lastest installment in Bobby's adventure.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1330270
If there are any more pictures out there from the past year you guys should add them. :)

[bubbasmom99]

Joy, I looked at the first site on there and that guy's work is...well...interesting. The ones of the girls in the water look morbid. Some of them aren't too bad though. I laughed at the "shotgun wedding" one.

Why don't you book the Eastern PC cruise. :)

I wish! 8/17 is our anniversary too :) I was going to see if we could get away for the weekend to Las Vegas or something... but I really want to save my money for the cruise -- I want jewelry and Scott wants a Tag Heuer watch... gotta love shopping in the Caribbean!

[Jhalkias]

I just noticed the lastest installment in Bobby's adventure.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1330270
If there are any more pictures out there from the past year you guys should add them. :)

Bobby . . . or a facsimile thereof, is on the move again. He was last seen in Indianapolis, and is soon to be on his way to Lansing Michigan. That boy is always on the move!

[Jhalkias]

Well guys, what better way to spend a cold and rainy night but cruising. Mike just put the DVD from our 3rd cruise in and we have just boarded the ship and the kids are dancing out on the pool getting ready for the show. It is incredible to see how much K and her cruise buddy Sophia have grown in the past two years. The kids up there are little girls. Now they are more like young ladies. I love watching them have so much fun. This was the first time that K was not attached to me at the sail away party and really had a blast. This is making me want to go on the cruise again. UPSIDEDOWN BOUNCING OFF THE CEILING.....

One year later at WDW

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/20420IMG_8218.jpg

[DrHug]

Bobby has been relaxing here in Oregon, with MrsMork and Me, since coming home from the Dec 8-15 Eastern Cruise on the Magic. We just finished watching the Packers/Giants game. The pictures will also be posted on the Bobby Trip Report and on the May 10, 08 Repo Cruise.

He enjoyed the game tonight, but didn't care for the outcome because he likes Yellow.


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj147/MrMegapixel/Bobby%20Banana/JordansBday018.jpg

[DrHug]

You had William this past cruise???? He was our server on the Dec 2006 cruise. :) It's good to see him still so happy there. He was wonderful with the kids.


Isn't he great. We were so lucky to have him. Josette was his assistant. She was good too. William said they complimented each other, and they do. It sad that he won't be on the repo. He said that by the time he comes back from leave he may have to start as an assisstant again. I guess rules are rules. He is taking a year off, if his plans go right.

[DrHug]

Hahaha.... Tana already has requested my services as well :) I might just have to schedule a few Castaway Cay portfolio sessions... but we'll have to do it first thing in the morning so the beach is fairly uncrowded.... another Geek run, perhaps?

Hey, have y'all heard about "trash the dress" sessions? They're where women wear their wedding dresses again and go into a creek or stream and the poses are really intense... it's very striking. We could do a trash the formal night outfit in the ocean session :) Google trash the dress and you'll see examples all over the place.

In fact, I think there is a disneymooner on our 12/8 cruise... I wonder if I can talk her and her fiance into doing a TTD session (probably NOT in her wedding dress though).....


Joy,

Are you familiar with OMP ? One Model Place? I joined and have a small portfolio on there. You have to watch letting the kids see the site. There are all ages and all forms of modeling on there. It seems like a site you an display your pics on. I am Photog 205980. Slices of Time.

[DrHug]

Joy, I looked at the first site on there and that guy's work is...well...interesting. The ones of the girls in the water look morbid. Some of them aren't too bad though. I laughed at the "shotgun wedding" one.

Why don't you book the Eastern PC cruise. :)


Lisa.....You should book the Western PC cruise. :rotfl: Okay, Okay, Just kidding. I know you can't.:sad1:

[brack]

Hey, have y'all heard about "trash the dress" sessions? They're where women wear their wedding dresses again and go into a creek or stream and the poses are really intense... it's very striking. We could do a trash the formal night outfit in the ocean session :) Google trash the dress and you'll see examples all over the place.

I had never heard of this but it looks cool! I'd like to try this sometime. :3dglasses

[brack]

I got a PS3 with Guitar Hero III & Rock Band for my birthday. :surfweb: It has the potential of really making me a coach potato :scared1:

[MrsMork]

I got a PS3 with Guitar Hero III & Rock Band for my birthday. :surfweb: It has the potential of really making me a coach potato :scared1:

Well happy belated birthday!! And this explains why you have been posting less! ;) Rock on!

[brack]

Well happy belated birthday!! And this explains why you have been posting less! ;) Rock on!

My birthday actually isn't until the end of February but our DS was visiting from Dallas for a week. (He helped me out in the Finance Dept) A couple of days before he left he and Annette bought it. We played it alot! :surfweb:

Yes Rock On! :rockband:

[Jhalkias]

Amy made dinner tonight - recipe she got from the cooking class she went to . . . guess what?

Chicken Pot Pie.

And yes, for all you who would ask the question . . . it DID have a crust!

[lbgraves]

Isn't he great. We were so lucky to have him. Josette was his assistant. She was good too. William said they complimented each other, and they do. It sad that he won't be on the repo. He said that by the time he comes back from leave he may have to start as an assisstant again. I guess rules are rules. He is taking a year off, if his plans go right.

That was my next question. He won't be an assistant for long though. :) That is how we met Marco...he was our assistant with Rudy on our second cruise...first with John, Amy and Sophia. I heard on the boards that he was back in Palo in 2 weeks.

[lbgraves]

Lisa.....You should book the Western PC cruise. :rotfl: Okay, Okay, Just kidding. I know you can't.:sad1:

:( Yeah...yeah...if I knew then what I know now. I have to keep reminding myself that we wouldn't be able to stay and see CA at all if we did the May repo because William would have to rush home to take the make up EOGs. This way we are getting 6 days in CA before the cruise.

[lbgraves]

I had never heard of this but it looks cool! I'd like to try this sometime. :3dglasses

Whose dress will you use, Brack?


:lmao: Sorry! Couldn't resist...if someone hasn't already posted it. ;)

[Jhalkias]

Hi Lisa!

Bye Lisa!

Going to bed now!

We must have posted at almost the exact same time!

[lbgraves]

Amy made dinner tonight - recipe she got from the cooking class she went to . . . guess what?

Chicken Pot Pie.

And yes, for all you who would ask the question . . . it DID have a crust!

Of course it did, John...just as it should. :rotfl:

[lbgraves]

Good night John!

[MrsMork]

Of course it did, John...just as it should. :rotfl:

Yep, I made chicken pot pie tonight also, with crust - top and bottom, a true pie. ;)

[brack]

Whose dress will you use, Brack?


:lmao: Sorry! Couldn't resist...if someone hasn't already posted it. ;)

:lmao: I walked into that one! :lmao:

[lbgraves]

Happy Wednesday everyone!!! The kids finally went to school today!! Both of them met their AR goals for the quarter so they will both get to go to the pizza party for it. :) Half way through the school year already. YIKES!

[87Heel]

Hi all,
Just caught up on a few pages.... like back in the old days, when you were gone for a few hours and had to catch up!!

So the pot pie issue raises its ugly head again... but the Crusties are the only ones posting!!

[DrHug]

:( Yeah...yeah...if I knew then what I know now. I have to keep reminding myself that we wouldn't be able to stay and see CA at all if we did the May repo because William would have to rush home to take the make up EOGs. This way we are getting 6 days in CA before the cruise.

Yep. That's true. Well, we will just have to come down to visit in AUgust too. That way we can see everyone before you sail away. I forgot...Have you done DL before?

[DrHug]

Yep, I made chicken pot pie tonight also, with crust - top and bottom, a true pie. ;)
And it was delicious! Yummy. Tasted just like Turkey. ????:rotfl:

[DrHug]

Happy Wednesday everyone!!! The kids finally went to school today!! Both of them met their AR goals for the quarter so they will both get to go to the pizza party for it. :) Half way through the school year already. YIKES!


:cheer2: Awesome!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[DrHug]

:lmao: I walked into that one! :lmao:


Was it one that buttoned all the way down the back?;)

[DrHug]

My birthday actually isn't until the end of February but our DS was visiting from Dallas for a week. (He helped me out in the Finance Dept) A couple of days before he left he and Annette bought it. We played it alot! :surfweb:

Yes Rock On! :rockband:


That sounds cool. I would sure like to have one of those. ahem ahem. Think MrsMork will read this? :rotfl:

Happy preBirthday Brack. Have fun with the Band. I haven't tried one of those things out yet, but I bet it is easier on the fingers.

[WebmasterDoc]

This is the continuation of the original 12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 thread which may found at http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=687147

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[pjpoohbear]

Find the new thread here,

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1701735

Thanks kim for giving us a new home.

Pj