10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat Cruise (I'm with BOB) Chapter #10

[captchris]

I'm on vacation!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


And I just claimed a milestone on the thread!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
Thats an awesome feeling to be done with work and ready for vacation. Have a great time Andy!

[Verandah Man]

not sure when you're leaving andy, but in case i'm not around......
have a great trip.!!
:wizard: :wizard:
and tell becky we said hi !!
and minnie as big red too.



We are flying out Sunday morning. Becky is going to see about linking our dining ressie with her and her sister Shellie. Becky said she can check on that Saturday.

Hanna might cause us some trouble by the middle of the week. Luckily, I have travel insurance!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Thanks for the well wishes all for our cruise. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I was answering your last post Mike when Lina dropped a bomb on us. Lina said she had a change of heart and doesn't want to do the Massage Therapy School. All this after we just finished getting the financing taken care of.

Kids!!! :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache:

[captchris]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

[oybolshoi]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!


Hooray!!! :yay: :dance3:

[Verandah Man]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!




Congrats Chris..........:welcome: aboard again!!!

[EPCOT_VA]

We are flying out Sunday morning. Becky is going to see about linking our dining ressie with her and her sister Shellie. Becky said she can check on that Saturday.

Hanna might cause us some trouble by the middle of the week. Luckily, I have travel insurance!!! :thumbsup2

Congrats on being on vaca finally! :cool1: :cool1: :dance3:

Just sit back and enjoy... OK, you might want to get on the ship first! :cloud9:

I'd like to take another cruise sooner than next October too. (I have to be careful what I say on here. Tinkerbell.RN is bound to be listening. :rolleyes1 )
Unfortunately, I just don't see it happening. We have WDW at the end of November at OKW and again July 2009 at BCV for a week. Finally the BOB Cruise in October. It's already a pretty full schedule.

Oh well, I'm off to work a rare graveyard shift at the airport. Sleep well everyone. (I'll be up all night). :headache: :headache:

Matthew

[captchris]

We knew we were going to make reservation eventually, but DU has a good deal going now so we were able to book earlier than expected. I checked my calendar for work earlier this month just to make sure the dates looked okay. We were initially going to do the 10/10, but the 10/24 works better for my schedule and my family's schedule.

I am pleased with our cabin location as well.

[Verandah Man]

Well, I do have to go into work for a little bit tomorrow morning, but it's nothing big, just tie up some loose ends.

[captchris]

Well, I do have to go into work for a little bit tomorrow morning, but it's nothing big, just tie up some loose ends.
I have done that. In fact, I have gone to work to print out boarding passes, rental car confirmations, etc.

[CRSNDSNY]

Karen - I venture out to the Dining and Cruise main boards. I occasionally hop on a TR or two, as well (cruise or regular WDW ones).

I've been loving TGM and Tagrel a lot lately. So other than those, another board I love called The Lodge and this thread, that's about it! :)

Have a safe trip Andy!!!

Off to play cards with the hubby! :)

[CRSNDSNY]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!
YEAH!!!
That's awesome news!!! :cool1:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Was there anything you really liked or really disliked about the "pilot?" I liked the opening when the girl was on the phone and Kitt called her as he raced to the scene. That was kind of corny, but I enjoyed that sequence.

I thought the line from the "Hoff" was kind of corny. When asked by his son "will I see you around," his response was "I certainly hope so." That statement was kind of a double meaning, hoping father and son would reconnect, and hoping NBC would sign on for a specific number of episodes!

I thought the morphing cool. Great way to "hide" from the bad guys!

The end was a bit far-fetched though...driving out of the back of an airplane! But I guess if you can believe in KITT and morphing cars, you can believe in that!

[cntkg1]

Here's a couple of pics of our KK1 mascot :goodvibes


These are her two new places :rolleyes1

First one is inside her toybox :lmao:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kira-toybox.jpg


And the second is in Goofy's bed, which I'm not too happy about because she climbs up on that table :eek: I think my girl is going to be a stuntwoman when she grows up! Remember Kamikazi Kira??? :rotfl2:




http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kira-goofy-bed.jpg

Mel can squeeze her and I wanna just munch her all up!!! :cutie: :cutie:

I'll be on the Magic this coming Monday morning........:snooty:

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

We are flying out Sunday morning. Becky is going to see about linking our dining ressie with her and her sister Shellie. Becky said she can check on that Saturday.

Hanna might cause us some trouble by the middle of the week. Luckily, I have travel insurance!!!

Hey, we'll have none of that kind of talk Verandy. Everything will turn out perfect!!:cool1:

Thanks for the well wishes all for our cruise. :goodvibes

I was answering your last post Mike when Lina dropped a bomb on us. Lina said she had a change of heart and doesn't want to do the Massage Therapy School. All this after we just finished getting the financing taken care of.

Kids!!! :headache:

Andy, Kristin did the exact same thing. She was signed up for Massage Therapy school too and then changed her mind and ended up going to school out of state for a year instead for something totally different. Guess she found out that she would have to touch people's feet and she bolted! :rotfl2:

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

:dance3: :yay: :dance3: Yahoo!!!!!

[cntkg1]

Well, I was going to post a link to our cruise video but now I can't remember how to do it. Sorry. :confused3

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Good morning everyone....

Once again I am unable to sleep....it's about 3:10AM here in WI. Pete's coming home today - yeay! Thomas has his last day of daycare today - yeay!

We got to go to Thomas's school last night and meet his teacher. She seems very nice. His class is a bit larger than I thought it would be - 20 students total. One of his friends from daycare will be in his class at school, so that will be good. I think it will make the transition easier to see a familiar face there.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Jen Mouse

You're lucky with the friend thing. When Megan was starting Kindergarten, not one person in her daycare or our neighborhood that she knew was in her class! She made it through anyway... and now she's venturing into 5th grade! Matthew took them up for the Open House to meet their teachers today. Sarah was excited because her best friend from last year is sitting with her. Megan will be in a trailer this year. SO many students in the area!

[Tinkerbell.RN]

:rolleyes: Well, the wicked witch of the West (my mother) is up to her usual stunts again.:mad:

She's bought him 2 nintendo ds games for his birthday without bothering to ask me and yes... one I've already bought him and the other is a rating age 12:mad:
She then makes it look like I'm the one in the wrong:furious: :furious: :furious: :furious:
She's now in a major sulk now cuz I told her to take them back.

Every year we have exactly the same problem every birthday and every christmas - she refuses to check with me what I (or anybody else ) has already bought for Ellis and just buys whatever she feels like, then moans when she's wasted her money.:mad: I tell her all the time to check with me first but she never does.

Geez! - she infuriates me beyond belief. :furious: :furious:
Shell be sulking til christmas now and then we'll go thorugh it all again:rolleyes:

She even thrust my birthday cards at me as we were leaving today saying "here you are - take them now - it will save me a stamp".:eek:

I've told Neil that if I ever turn out like her then he can shoot me!

Sorry - rant over!.... I'm now doing deep breathing and looking on ebay for a voodoo doll that resembles my mother:rolleyes1

pixiedust: pixiedust: :grouphug:

[oybolshoi]

Those bastiches have cancelled our ridiculously overpriced F&W Fest Champagne brunch for October at Bistro Paris ... that's gotta be a record for disney dining - canceling an event four days after they started taking reservations.

Bah! I guess now I'm going to have to convince Jay to splurge on caviar and champagne service at V&A instead. :lmao:

[cntkg1]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!

[cntkg1]

Those bastiches have cancelled our ridiculously overpriced F&W Fest Champagne brunch for October at Bistro Paris ... that's gotta be a record for disney dining - canceling an event four days after they started taking reservations.

Bah! I guess now I'm going to have to convince Jay to splurge on caviar and champagne service at V&A instead. :lmao:

:hug: :hug: :hug: For Bendy and Jay:hug: :hug: :hug:

Did they give you a reason B?

[Tinkerbell.RN]

I just realised - I NEVER go on the normal part of the Dis :eek:

Does anyone else click on the email links and get straight to the cruise part?

Do the rest of you all venture onto the big wide world of the Dis and if so what am I missing!:eek: - I dont think I'd have enough hours in the day to keep up with anything more than the cruise forum and even then I usually bypass the main bit and just find our thread.

I've toured around a little... when I get caught up here! But, mostly it's been the DCL forum. (How do you think I caught up to Matthew so quick on posts? I chat here a lot, but I've sent a comment or 2 to other threads!):goodvibes

[oybolshoi]

:hug: :hug: :hug: For Bendy and Jay:hug: :hug: :hug:

Did they give you a reason B?

"unforseen challenges."

:confused3

When I called them today for more infomation that's all they would tell me. I wanted to suggest that the "challenges" could be turned into an hour or two of compelling television hosted by your two favorites DINKS, but those folks really don't have much of a sense of humor. ;)

It's not a huge deal in the overall scheme of things but it's still disappointing, especially after all the program cuts they've made compared with last year. We'll just have to find a way to create our own program ... and let me tell you, the idea we have ... if it works, epcot will never be the same! :rotfl2:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[dizneycrazy4]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!

Mackenzie & I enjoyed it.:cool1:

[Walt & Di]

Thanks again Walt and Di!!! We had a great time last night :grouphug: Enjoy the rest of your time here!
Di were you able to reach your mom?

yes I called her and she was doing okay. She was in the bathroom when I called her twice. She figured whoever was calling would call her back if important. thanks for asking. Yes we had a great time with you all too. Diane

[Verandah Man]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!



Awesome video MG and Friends!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

And with that, I am signing off for the night....:wave2:

F.O.

[dizneycrazy4]

Have a great trip Andy:dance3:

[Verandah Man]

Have a great trip Andy:dance3:


Thanks Janice........:goodvibes

[oybolshoi]

Safe and happy cruising Bandy! :goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Safe and happy cruising Bandy! :goodvibes


Thanks Bendy........:goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!

thats sooooo great.:wizard: :wizard:
i know we saw it before, but had to watch it again. that pic of tony and chuck sleeping is priceless.:thumbsup2
we dont recall giving you permission to use our song(remember when):rotfl2:
but thats ok.:grouphug: :laughing:

if you want to make it even better, you could delete a few of those underdog pics. he really is a nasty looking troll isnt he??:headache:
although in that one pic, robin seems to have trouble controlling herself around "THE SCAR".:laughing: :rotfl2:

[arielhead]

:rolleyes: Well, the wicked witch of the West (my mother) is up to her usual stunts again.:mad:

She's bought him 2 nintendo ds games for his birthday without bothering to ask me and yes... one I've already bought him and the other is a rating age 12:mad:
She then makes it look like I'm the one in the wrong:furious: :furious: :furious: :furious:
She's now in a major sulk now cuz I told her to take them back.

Every year we have exactly the same problem every birthday and every christmas - she refuses to check with me what I (or anybody else ) has already bought for Ellis and just buys whatever she feels like, then moans when she's wasted her money.:mad: I tell her all the time to check with me first but she never does.

Geez! - she infuriates me beyond belief. :furious: :furious:
Shell be sulking til christmas now and then we'll go thorugh it all again:rolleyes:

She even thrust my birthday cards at me as we were leaving today saying "here you are - take them now - it will save me a stamp".:eek:

I've told Neil that if I ever turn out like her then he can shoot me!

Sorry - rant over!.... I'm now doing deep breathing and looking on ebay for a voodoo doll that resembles my mother:rolleyes1

Karen, you could be quoting me about my MIL. Every holiday!

[Dyerneeds]

Thanks for the well wishes all for our cruise. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I was answering your last post Mike when Lina dropped a bomb on us. Lina said she had a change of heart and doesn't want to do the Massage Therapy School. All this after we just finished getting the financing taken care of.

Kids!!! :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache:

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:
serenity now. serenity now.:headache:

and a few of these.:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Dyerneeds]

noticed a few planky pic in MG's pics.
was surprised to see that a store last weekend in amish country actually had
Planky TY beanie babies!!!
think brenda is getting any royalties from his popularity?

[Walt & Di]

Good morning/afternoon everyone :wave:

Andy: Good job buddy!!:thumbsup2

Karen: I feel your pain.:hug:

_______________

Tony and I had a great time at the Packer game last night. Jesse couldn't make it though. Too bad the Packers couldn't pull out a win though. Rodgers looked good at least.

As usual, there are always the little incidents MG gets herself into, like the woman in front of me that I had to "shush" because she decided to talk through the National Anthem and the woman next to me who insisted on sitting on the seat that my bum already occupied. Other than that, we had a good time and I loved my mother/son day. We giggled like little school girls all day long. LOVED it!!!:cloud9:

We got home late and rode in on fumes. According to the gauge in Tony's jeep, we had 2 gallons of gas left in our driveway! :scared1: I hope he stopped for gas on his way home.:cutie:

I am glad you had a good time at the game. We watched alittle of it on tv. My daughter loves to run on fumes. Yes great job Andy for your weight loss. You are doing fantastic. Diane:yay:

[Walt & Di]

We are flying out Sunday morning. Becky is going to see about linking our dining ressie with her and her sister Shellie. Becky said she can check on that Saturday.

Hanna might cause us some trouble by the middle of the week. Luckily, I have travel insurance!!! :thumbsup2

Have a great trip Andy and Hazel. Diane and Walt

[Walt & Di]

We spent the day riding from Milwaukee to Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay. Saw many harley dealers with parties going on. I think Sturgeon Bay is what the city was called. My grandson wants a Packers shirt so maybe I can find him one. He is a football nut. He loves all the teams. football, baseball, basketball. Tomorrow is the parade. We need to get up early. It is 4 miles long but it takes 4 hours. How am I going to hold the flag that long. Oh well, I will do it for Walt. He is having so much fun up here. He is just like a little kid at Christmas. Me too. You would not believe how many people and Harleys are here. I have never seen so many bikes in my life. Well I am closing for now. I am pooped. Walt is probably already sleeping. Talk to you all later. As my grandkids say "Peace Out" Diane :hippie:

[Walt & Di]

Walt and I spend the day biking from Milwaukee to Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay. It was a nice trip. Now I know where Door County is that Jen talked about last summer. We ate supper in the hotel tonight then went for a walk. We walked by the Harley party but did not stop. We are pooped. Have to get up early tomorrow morning for parade. It is 4 miles long but it will take 4 hours someone told me. How am I going to hold the flag that long. I guess I will do it for Walt. He is having so much fun up here. It is like Christmas for him. I am having a great time too. He is probably sleeping as I am dising so I better go up and get some rest. We have a long day tomorrow with parade in the AM and parties all afternoon into the evening. Bruce Springstein will be there tomorrow night. Well I will close for now. As my grandkids say "Peace Out" :hippie:

[cntkg1]

"unforseen challenges."

:confused3

When I called them today for more infomation that's all they would tell me. I wanted to suggest that the "challenges" could be turned into an hour or two of compelling television hosted by your two favorites DINKS, but those folks really don't have much of a sense of humor. ;)

It's not a huge deal in the overall scheme of things but it's still disappointing, especially after all the program cuts they've made compared with last year. We'll just have to find a way to create our own program ... and let me tell you, the idea we have ... if it works, epcot will never be the same! :rotfl2:


:lmao: Somehow I don't doubt you B. :lmao:

[cntkg1]

Andy, you leave on Sunday right? If not, I sure don't want to miss wishing you safe travels and smooth seas. Have a great cruise! :hug:

We'll expect lots of pictures kind sir. :thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

I suppose I'm all alone so I can probably snag this FO. :confused3

[oybolshoi]

:lmao: Somehow I don't doubt you B. :lmao:

Well, if all goes according to plan that one single day at Epcot is going to be a real corker. :lmao:

[oybolshoi]

oh sure ... go and leave me all alone now. ;)

Paige, we're keeping your family in our thoughts - please keep us posted on how they're doing with this scary storm churning its way into the gulf. :hug: And let your mom know that we have plenty of scratch off tickets here in Stinktown so if things get bad down there and she needs a fix I'm her girl! :laughing:

[cntkg1]

Awesome video MG and Friends!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

I just watched it again and realized that I only picked out three of the four background songs. The one from the Lion King was a special song picked out by one sweet lady for me. :hug:

[cntkg1]

oh sure ... go and leave me all alone now. ;)

Paige, we're keeping your family in our thoughts - please keep us posted on how they're doing with this scary storm churning its way into the gulf. :hug: And let your mom know that we have plenty of scratch off tickets here in Stinktown so if things get bad down there and she needs a fix I'm her girl! :laughing:

I didn't leave you B. I was watching my video again. :lmao:

[oybolshoi]

I didn't leave you B. I was watching my video again. :lmao:

That's OK.

When we were on one of our excursions last weekend, cruising the intercoastal waterway in Boca Raton, Jay and I were seated at the very top level of the yacht where the pilot was steering and the wind was in our hair and we had this fabulous view of the ocean and we both just grinned at each other and said, "aren't you glad we're taking another cruise next Ocotber?"

:goodvibes

[oybolshoi]

I wonder if Jeff has been following the convention while on the cruise? ;)

[cntkg1]

That's OK.

When we were on one of our excursions last weekend, cruising the intercoastal waterway in Boca Raton, Jay and I were seated at the very top level of the yacht where the pilot was steering and the wind was in our hair and we had this fabulous view of the ocean and we both just grinned at each other and said, "aren't you glad we're taking another cruise next Ocotber?"

:goodvibes

I'm glad you're taking another cruise next year too! :hug:

[cntkg1]

I wonder if Jeff has been following the convention while on the cruise? ;)

Probably.:rolleyes:

[cntkg1]

Ok, I'm done here tonight. Talk to you tomorrow. :wave:
G'night B.

[disgrits]

oh sure ... go and leave me all alone now. ;)

Paige, we're keeping your family in our thoughts - please keep us posted on how they're doing with this scary storm churning its way into the gulf. :hug: And let your mom know that we have plenty of scratch off tickets here in Stinktown so if things get bad down there and she needs a fix I'm her girl! :laughing:

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


My mom is really nervous, but I'm sure the stops that my dad will make every hour for "scratches" will make her feel better.:rotfl: I'll keep y'all posted.....

I'm glad you're taking another cruise next year too! :hug:

true dat. See, Di is not the only one who knows all the kids lingo.:rotfl:

[disgrits]

There's nothing like high school football on Friday night. Quantico High Warriors won their first game in 2 years tonight! We had a blast, although my boys are not old enough to play yet (Derek will never play, I'm sure. He's a soccer boy.) Just going to events like this at the school is important to me. It fosters a sense of community for my kids, almost like "putting down roots." Joanne did you feel this way when your DH was still active duty?

Anyway, after the game, a bunch of us "girls" hopped in the car and went to see Mama Mia at the movies. I liked it, but I preferred seeing it live. We all wanted to sing along, but didn't want to offend anyone.....:rotfl:

[disgrits]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

[disgrits]

Ok, well, I guess I'd better get some sleep. G'night all!:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

I saw the pics and discussion about the deck at the Port. We hung out a bit on it and I snagged a few pictures.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006018.jpg

Nice piccie - does anyone know if those windows by the barrel looking things are our free ones? They sure look similar but I've only seen the view from the inside

[Karen Mouse]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

:woohoo: :woohoo: What floor are you on?

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


Stay safe Paige. We're not gettin any news over here about your weather so if theres anyone else in risk - stay safe too:grouphug:

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

Lovely piccies Paige - you have georgous kids. I'll show Ellis Alex's piccie so he can look out for him in the kids club:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Just watching Nancy's video (again!) and made yet another entry onto my "must do this time round" list.......

photos of sunsets! - never got to take one! - usually too busy stuffing our faces:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:
serenity now. serenity now.:headache:

and a few of these.:grouphug: :grouphug:


Good Morning All and thanks Mike, that's just what the doctor ordered!!! ;) ;) ;)

[Verandah Man]

I am glad you had a good time at the game. We watched alittle of it on tv. My daughter loves to run on fumes. Yes great job Andy for your weight loss. You are doing fantastic. Diane:yay:

Have a great trip Andy and Hazel. Diane and Walt



Thanks!!! And it sounds as though you both are having a wonderful adventure, enjoy the rest of your trip!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Andy, you leave on Sunday right? If not, I sure don't want to miss wishing you safe travels and smooth seas. Have a great cruise! :hug:

We'll expect lots of pictures kind sir. :thumbsup2



Close MG, we fly out Sunday morning at 10am and thanks for the well wishes. I'm going to try and post to my blog while we are gone, the link is in my siggie below. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Nice piccie - does anyone know if those windows by the barrel looking things are our free ones? They sure look similar but I've only seen the view from the inside



Karen, that first portwhole(free window), you are talking about that sits back from the others, that's cabin 5520, which is my cabin!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, that first portwhole(free window), you are talking about that sits back from the others, that's cabin 5520, which is my cabin!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Ooooh! - so the one on the other side of the ship is mine then!:yay:

[Verandah Man]

The latest on DCL homepage:

Tropical Weather Update

As of Friday, August 29, 2008

The safety of our guests and crew is always our first priority at Disney Cruise Line and we continually monitor a storm's progress through the National Weather Service.

At this time, we do not anticipate any changes in the August 31st voyage of the Disney Wonder or the September 1st voyage of the Disney Magic.

Should weather conditions change, our Captain can alter the ship's course or itinerary for the safety and well being of our guests.

[Verandah Man]

Ooooh! - so the one on the other side of the ship is mine then!:yay:


That would be correct!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

I'm dragging a bit this morning, should have already been at Riverewinds by now, but I woke up with a :headache: and just didn't feel up to going, My Bad......:rolleyes:

[disgrits]

Stay safe Paige. We're not gettin any news over here about your weather so if theres anyone else in risk - stay safe too:grouphug:



Lovely piccies Paige - you have georgous kids. I'll show Ellis Alex's piccie so he can look out for him in the kids club:goodvibes

We are not in any danger here in Virginia. My folks live on the southern coast (the Gulf coast) of the United States in Louisiana. They'll be fine, because if they are ordered to evacuated, they will leave. And if their houses are flooded, they all have insurance, so it'll be a headache, but they'll be fine.

Ellis will be wasting his time looking for Alex--Rob and I are going alone this time!:banana: We never really had a proper honeymoon, so I guess this is it.:goodvibes

[millerpjm]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

[millerpjm]

The latest on DCL homepage:

Tropical Weather Update

As of Friday, August 29, 2008

The safety of our guests and crew is always our first priority at Disney Cruise Line and we continually monitor a storm's progress through the National Weather Service.

At this time, we do not anticipate any changes in the August 31st voyage of the Disney Wonder or the September 1st voyage of the Disney Magic.

Should weather conditions change, our Captain can alter the ship's course or itinerary for the safety and well being of our guests.


I hope you have a Magical cruise Andy!!!!:wizard:

[millerpjm]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

We knew we were going to make reservation eventually, but DU has a good deal going now so we were able to book earlier than expected. I checked my calendar for work earlier this month just to make sure the dates looked okay. We were initially going to do the 10/10, but the 10/24 works better for my schedule and my family's schedule.

I am pleased with our cabin location as well.


Yeay!!!!! Congrats on the official booking!

Besides, once you started chatting with us, how could you NOT want to cruise with us? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: to all those needing it today and in the days to come!!!

Getting ready to go into work for a little bit. I still have stuff to get together before we leave tomorrow morning, so not sure how much I will be online today, this is what I get for putting things off........:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

A Staurday morning FO by chance?

[disgrits]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

:hug: :hug: :hug: for you and your mom, Jen.

[JOANNEL]

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


My mom is really nervous, but I'm sure the stops that my dad will make every hour for "scratches" will make her feel better.:rotfl: I'll keep y'all posted.....



true dat. See, Di is not the only one who knows all the kids lingo.:rotfl:

OMG that is awful, were they in a boat? We came back from Ivan to see part of the roof off trees down and part of the fence gone. How long did it take them to get back in the house.?

Your school pictures are great too, still can't believe how pretty tha bade housing is.

Wish your parents luck- if they need to run east just let them know there are friends in this direction.

[Dyerneeds]

I wonder if Jeff has been following the convention while on the cruise? ;)

i recorded it for him.:rotfl2: :laughing: :lmao:

[JOANNEL]

Jen- good luck with your Mom. I hope your boss understands.

[JOANNEL]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!


That was great. Every one looks so happy.

[Dyerneeds]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :wizard: :wizard:
for your mom.(and you too)

glad pete made it home.:thumbsup2
no red(bigred) lipstick on his collar i hope.:eek: :laughing: :rotfl2:

[JOANNEL]

Thanks for the well wishes all for our cruise. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I was answering your last post Mike when Lina dropped a bomb on us. Lina said she had a change of heart and doesn't want to do the Massage Therapy School. All this after we just finished getting the financing taken care of.

Kids!!! :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache:

So now what? Hasn't college already started? Is she working at all?

Worry about it when you come back, it will wait. Have a nice trip and we hope Hanna stays away.

[disgrits]

OMG that is awful, were they in a boat? We came back from Ivan to see part of the roof off trees down and part of the fence gone. How long did it take them to get back in the house.?

Your school pictures are great too, still can't believe how pretty tha bade housing is.

Wish your parents luck- if they need to run east just let them know there are friends in this direction.

Yes, that picture was taken from a boat. The street had never flooded before. My grandmother had a moblie home in my parents' backyard which was high enough to stay dry. One more inch and she would have been flooded, too. They stayed with her, which was a blessing of multitudes because she was suffering with pancreatic cancer, so my mom was able to take care of her in her last days. They continued to live in her trailer after she passed away until the house was ready--I think about 5 months. They gave the trailer away as soon as they were in their house.

People often ask, "Why don't they just move?" That is easier said than done. Our town had never flooded before, at least not in my parents' neighborhood. It is hard to give up your home. And I guess as long as they have flood insurance, it's all good.

And yes, base housing here is nice. Nothing like the previous 3 times that we lived here. It is a nice "last house" for us before retirement....less than 3 years now.:banana:

[Dyerneeds]

heathers updated her repo blog again.:wizard: :wizard:
with a very racy pic of afeg with bigred.:scared: :laughing:

[captchris]

Nice piccie - does anyone know if those windows by the barrel looking things are our free ones? They sure look similar but I've only seen the view from the inside
You are right about that. We were in the "middle room" of the three. My parents were in 5520, we were in 5522.
:woohoo: :woohoo: What floor are you on?



Stay safe Paige. We're not gettin any news over here about your weather so if theres anyone else in risk - stay safe too:grouphug:



Lovely piccies Paige - you have georgous kids. I'll show Ellis Alex's piccie so he can look out for him in the kids club:goodvibes
We are on deck 7 between the forward and midship elevators in a Cat 11.
Karen, that first portwhole(free window), you are talking about that sits back from the others, that's cabin 5520, which is my cabin!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
You are a lucky guy! Those rooms are great. I enjoyed looking out those "free windows" when I was in the room. Although once i came out of the shower and there was a cast member out outside of the window on the equipment so remember that! :thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

You are a lucky guy! Those rooms are great. I enjoyed looking out those "free windows" when I was in the room. Although once i came out of the shower and there was a cast member out outside of the window on the equipment so remember that! :thumbsup2

:lmao: :rotfl2:
thats why my master plan is to buy a cast member costume on ebay and lurk around karens free window all week.:rolleyes1 pirate: :cool2: :laughing:

[captchris]

:lmao: :rotfl2:
thats why my master plan is to buy a cast member costume on ebay and lurk around karens free window all week.:rolleyes1 pirate: :cool2: :laughing:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Watch your step out there though...

[Dyerneeds]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Watch your step out there though...

because i might get caught? or because i might fall?:laughing:

i can pop around to all the SPH cabins and snap pics for future girls of the
konked kruisers calendar.:woohoo: :cloud9:

[Dyerneeds]

wow paige.:eek:
i see they moved the LSU game up to 10 this morning because of the impending storm. thats scary stuff.:eek:
guess rob can watch football while eating brunch.

[arielhead]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

Great pics! Beautiful kids!

[dizneycrazy4]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

Great pictures.
We go to HS football also, even though Bryce will never play. No interest in playing. SOCCER all the way.

[captchris]

wow paige.:eek:
i see they moved the LSU game up to 10 this morning because of the impending storm. thats scary stuff.:eek:
guess rob can watch football while eating brunch.
My cousin plays in the LSU marching band and he blogged about that and I guess class is cancelled for them on Tuesday and maybe Wednesday.

[dizneycrazy4]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!
:hug: :hug: for you mom.:hug: :hug:

Hopefully your boss will be understanding. That's what FMLA is for, these types of situations.

[Dyerneeds]

here ya go andy. this sign is for you guys!!

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/DSC01273.jpg

[disgrits]

wow paige.:eek:
i see they moved the LSU game up to 10 this morning because of the impending storm. thats scary stuff.:eek:
guess rob can watch football while eating brunch.

He is plopped in front of the TV as I type this.

My cousin plays in the LSU marching band and he blogged about that and I guess class is cancelled for them on Tuesday and maybe Wednesday.

Yep, pretty much everything has been closed for Tuesday. Of course, the kids are thrilled. The parents'--not so much.

On a lighter note, how cool for your cousin to play in the LSU Marching Band. The stadium is electrifying when the band plays the fight song.:cheer2:

[oybolshoi]

Great pics Paige - your kiddos are too cute! :goodvibes

:hug: :hug: for Jenmouse and her mom. :hug:

heading off to lunch with the in-laws today ... :scared1: send us some good vibes if you can spare them. There's always one set of parents that seem to stick in the craw, ya know what I mean? Oh well, I can have a couple of key lime pie martinis and they'll just fade into a pleasant blur. :laughing:

EDITED to remove unnecessary negativity ... you guys don't need to listen to me crab. ;-)

[captchris]

He is plopped in front of the TV as I type this.



Yep, pretty much everything has been closed for Tuesday. Of course, the kids are thrilled. The parents'--not so much.

On a lighter note, how cool for your cousin to play in the LSU Marching Band. The stadium is electrifying when the band plays the fight song.:cheer2:
He's a freshmen so this is a first for him. He is excited.

[Cheryl N. WI]

OK, I finally got it to work! :thumbsup2

The first installment of our Med Cruise slide show is up on YouTube.

Here is the link if you want to check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Enjoy!

Matthew

P.S. More installments to come...

Great video Matthew :thumbsup2

[Cheryl N. WI]

Thanks! I like them too! :thumbsup2 I remember being a nervous HS freshman. I started in a new school in a new state. The first day of school after school was over, I didn't know what bus was mine. None of them were labled and no kids from my neighborhood went to Public HS, so I had no clue what bus to get on and missed the bus. I hope she has better luck!

Thanks for the good luck wishes for Rach. Yesterday she and a friend went to the high school and "walked their schedules" again and I think she is feeling better. Last night she said now she's only nervous about Tues., the first day. She is still saying she won't ride the bus though. I will be able to drop her off at school in the morning but on the days I work she will have to sit at school for 2 or more hours waiting for Al or I to pick her up after work, she says she'd rather do that then take the bus :confused3 I remember when she couldn't wait to be able to ride a school bus and now she says she hates riding it :rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

Ellis will be wasting his time looking for Alex--Rob and I are going alone this time!:banana: We never really had a proper honeymoon, so I guess this is it.:goodvibes

:headache: Duh! - I forgot that! - happy honeymooning then!;)


My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for you all


You are a lucky guy! Those rooms are great. I enjoyed looking out those "free windows" when I was in the room. Although once i came out of the shower and there was a cast member out outside of the window on the equipment so remember that! :thumbsup2

Who was more shocked:rotfl2:

:lmao: :rotfl2:
thats why my master plan is to buy a cast member costume on ebay and lurk around karens free window all week.:rolleyes1 pirate: :cool2: :laughing:

I KNEW you would say that:lmao:

The sight would NOT be a pretty one:scared:

[Cheryl N. WI]

:rolleyes: Well, the wicked witch of the West (my mother) is up to her usual stunts again.:mad:

She's bought him 2 nintendo ds games for his birthday without bothering to ask me and yes... one I've already bought him and the other is a rating age 12:mad:
She then makes it look like I'm the one in the wrong:furious: :furious: :furious: :furious:
She's now in a major sulk now cuz I told her to take them back.

Every year we have exactly the same problem every birthday and every christmas - she refuses to check with me what I (or anybody else ) has already bought for Ellis and just buys whatever she feels like, then moans when she's wasted her money.:mad: I tell her all the time to check with me first but she never does.

Geez! - she infuriates me beyond belief. :furious: :furious:
Shell be sulking til christmas now and then we'll go thorugh it all again:rolleyes:

She even thrust my birthday cards at me as we were leaving today saying "here you are - take them now - it will save me a stamp".:eek:

I've told Neil that if I ever turn out like her then he can shoot me!

Sorry - rant over!.... I'm now doing deep breathing and looking on ebay for a voodoo doll that resembles my mother:rolleyes1

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Here's a couple of pics of our KK1 mascot :goodvibes


These are her two new places :rolleyes1

First one is inside her toybox :lmao:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kira-toybox.jpg


And the second is in Goofy's bed, which I'm not too happy about because she climbs up on that table :eek: I think my girl is going to be a stuntwoman when she grows up! Remember Kamikazi Kira??? :rotfl2:




http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kira-goofy-bed.jpg

Adorable :cutie: She is getting cuter all the time Cass!

[Cheryl N. WI]

I just realised - I NEVER go on the normal part of the Dis :eek:

Does anyone else click on the email links and get straight to the cruise part?

Do the rest of you all venture onto the big wide world of the Dis and if so what am I missing!:eek: - I dont think I'd have enough hours in the day to keep up with anything more than the cruise forum and even then I usually bypass the main bit and just find our thread.

I spend most of my DIS time here and at the DVC boards, but I also check out the Theme Park board, the Restaurant board, the Budget board and now because we're going to Universal for a few days in Dec. I've been frequently on the Universal boards too! In the past before our 2 trips to Disneyland, I spent alot of time on the Disneyland boards.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I'm on vacation!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


And I just claimed a milestone on the thread!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Cheryl N. WI]

FO :goodvibes

[Timon]

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


My mom is really nervous, but I'm sure the stops that my dad will make every hour for "scratches" will make her feel better.:rotfl: I'll keep y'all posted.....



true dat. See, Di is not the only one who knows all the kids lingo.:rotfl:



Oh my :eek: Here's some pixiedust: for them so that it never happens again!!! :hug:

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg



Paige, love the pics :goodvibes Great looking kids :love:

I especially love that first pic....I spy with my little eye.....something that is cute and furry and peeking out the window :rolleyes1 :lmao:

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

Sorry to hear that Jen :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Well it is now official. I just sent our deposit to DU and received our cabin assignment. When I told Jay and Sam, they asked what "floor" we're on then argued as to who should get the top bunk! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

We are now officially on the ship!

:woohoo: :cheer2:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Karen - I venture out to the Dining and Cruise main boards. I occasionally hop on a TR or two, as well (cruise or regular WDW ones).

I've been loving TGM and Tagrel a lot lately. So other than those, another board I love called The Lodge and this thread, that's about it! :)

Have a safe trip Andy!!!

Off to play cards with the hubby! :)

Mel, I "purchased" TGM for our Dec. trip seeing how we will be at WDW when it will be very, very crowded! Do you just look at all the TGM info or do you read the boards there too? I haven't really checked out the boards there at all, just the pages and page of planning info, am I missing something?

[Timon]

Good luck with the outlaws Bendy :thumbsup2:goodvibes


Mike & Robin, have fun at Addi's second birthday party today!! party:

[cntkg1]

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


My mom is really nervous, but I'm sure the stops that my dad will make every hour for "scratches" will make her feel better.:rotfl: I'll keep y'all posted.....



true dat. See, Di is not the only one who knows all the kids lingo.

Sistah! I believe I keep seeing that same picture on the news every now and then. I never realized it belongs to your folks. :hug: For all of you.

Karen, that first portwhole(free window), you are talking about that sits back from the others, that's cabin 5520, which is my cabin!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Anyone got a pick of the other side...or is it exactly the same? I have a SPH for the BOB cruise and I'm still worried that I won't like it. I'm used to a cabin with a verandah. :snooty: ;)

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: For you and Leslie.:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

because i might get caught? or because i might fall?:laughing:

i can pop around to all the SPH cabins and snap pics for future girls of the
konked kruisers calendar.:woohoo: :cloud9:

You may want to skip my window Dawg. Your calendar efforts will come to a screeching halt! :rolleyes:

Great pics Paige - your kiddos are too cute! :goodvibes

:hug: :hug: for Jenmouse and her mom. :hug:

heading off to lunch with the in-laws today ... :scared1: send us some good vibes if you can spare them. There's always one set of parents that seem to stick in the craw, ya know what I mean? Oh well, I can have a couple of key lime pie martinis and they'll just fade into a pleasant blur. :laughing:

EDITED to remove unnecessary negativity ... you guys don't need to listen to me crab. ;-)

:wizard: For you too Bendy :wizard:

[cntkg1]

Great pictures Paige. Much nicer than those lovely little faces that we saw in Key West last year. :lmao:

[Cheryl N. WI]

yes I called her and she was doing okay. She was in the bathroom when I called her twice. She figured whoever was calling would call her back if important. thanks for asking. Yes we had a great time with you all too. Diane

Glad she is OK :goodvibes

Walt and I spend the day biking from Milwaukee to Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay. It was a nice trip. Now I know where Door County is that Jen talked about last summer. We ate supper in the hotel tonight then went for a walk. We walked by the Harley party but did not stop. We are pooped. Have to get up early tomorrow morning for parade. It is 4 miles long but it will take 4 hours someone told me. How am I going to hold the flag that long. I guess I will do it for Walt. He is having so much fun up here. It is like Christmas for him. I am having a great time too. He is probably sleeping as I am dising so I better go up and get some rest. We have a long day tomorrow with parade in the AM and parties all afternoon into the evening. Bruce Springstein will be there tomorrow night. Well I will close for now. As my grandkids say "Peace Out" :hippie:

Diane and Walt I have the Harley parade on TV in the background as I catch up here. I keep looking up when they mention they are showing some of teh HOG chapters ride by in hopes that I will catch a glimpse of you. Diane I hope the flag holding is going OK! They keep showing a bike that has a lot of flags attached to it, 5 or 6 large American flags along with another large flag and a bunch of little American flags :thumbsup2

You drove up to a beautiful area of our state yesterday! If you are still looking for a Packer shirt for your grandson they usually have them at the Kohls dept. stores in the area and I have seen them at some of the local Targets and Wal-Marts too.

Have a great rest of your stay and safe travels home :moped:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Thanks, Bendy Girl. My sister her DH and 2 kids, my brother, his DW and 2 kids and my parents are driving to Austin on Sunday and have ressies until Wednesday. The last time they evacuated (Hurricane Rita=Sept 05), they came home to this.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/38620250-M.jpg


My mom is really nervous, but I'm sure the stops that my dad will make every hour for "scratches" will make her feel better.:rotfl: I'll keep y'all posted.....



true dat. See, Di is not the only one who knows all the kids lingo.:rotfl:

Paige, keeping your parents and your brother and sister and their families in our thoughts and prayers :grouphug: I can't even begin to imagine the kind of flooding like you show in the picture and what must all be involved in the "clean-up". Hopefully they won't have to go through that again! :wizard: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg


Great pictures :thumbsup2 and I love your "captions".
Our kids sure are growing up right in front of our eyes like you mentioned the other day! I bet Derek doesn't ever let Emily forgetthat he is taller than her, now that Rachel is taller than me she likes to stand next to me to prove it.

[Timon]

Nancy & Karen,

I sent you a PM :thumbsup2

[Cheryl N. WI]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Jen, hope your mom has a speedy recovery!

[Cheryl N. WI]

Great pics Paige - your kiddos are too cute! :goodvibes

:hug: :hug: for Jenmouse and her mom. :hug:

heading off to lunch with the in-laws today ... :scared1: send us some good vibes if you can spare them. There's always one set of parents that seem to stick in the craw, ya know what I mean? Oh well, I can have a couple of key lime pie martinis and they'll just fade into a pleasant blur. :laughing:

EDITED to remove unnecessary negativity ... you guys don't need to listen to me crab. ;-)

:hug: :wizard: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[captchris]

Who was more shocked:rotfl2:

I actually don't think he saw me. I am fast and darted somewhere. Back in the bathroom I think! ;)

[Cheryl N. WI]

Anyone got a pick of the other side...or is it exactly the same? I have a SPH for the BOB cruise and I'm still worried that I won't like it. I'm used to a cabin with a verandah. :snooty: ;)



Nancy, the other side is the same, not sure if exactly but there is "stuff" in front of the portholes. We've been in SPH rooms on both sides of the Magic and we were always happy with them, it was nice to have a "free" porthole and be able to see what the weather was like outside. Like Chris, we had had maintenance working right outside more than once. 5520 & 5020 have the least amount of stuff in front of the porthole, 5524 & 5024 have the most.

[Cheryl N. WI]

A SPH FO :goodvibes

[GOS]

Hi guys..thought I'd quickly pop on and say hello. Hope you are enjoying the blog? We are all well...although we've all had a few sniffles and a few scratchy throats. Looks like we missed the hurricane and tropical storm, so should be OK for Castaway tomorrow.

Back again when we get free internet access in the hotel.

Lots of love

[captchris]

Nancy, the other side is the same, not sure if exactly but there is "stuff" in front of the portholes. We've been in SPH rooms on both sides of the Magic and we were always happy with them, it was nice to have a "free" porthole and be able to see what the weather was like outside. Like Chris, we had had maintenance working right outside more than once. 5520 & 5020 have the least amount of stuff in front of the porthole, 5524 & 5024 have the most.
Its exactly the same. Here is the view from 5522. My parents were in 5520 and our view in 5522 was not much more obstructed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006182.jpg

[Cheryl N. WI]

http://www.cassworld.ca/videos/gammon.wmv

OK...I think this should work. I did NOT do this video myself because I'm just not smart enough to do that. :sad2: A VERY SPECIAL DISer :hug: did it for me. All I did was pick the background music.

Hope you enjoy it!

Wonderful video Nancy :thumbsup2 :cool1: I really enjoyed watching it!

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi guys..thought I'd quickly pop on and say hello. Hope you are enjoying the blog? We are all well...although we've all had a few sniffles and a few scratchy throats. Looks like we missed the hurricane and tropical storm, so should be OK for Castaway tomorrow.

Back again when we get free internet access in the hotel.

Lots of love

Hi Heather :wave: Glad to hear you're all well and that the weather is holding out for you! Have a good Castaway Cay day tomorrow!

[Cheryl N. WI]

I'll be on the Magic this coming Monday morning........:snooty: :lmao: :snooty: :lmao: :snooty:

Andy & Hazel have a wonderful cruise!!!

[Walt & Di]

Glad she is OK :goodvibes



Diane and Walt I have the Harley parade on TV in the background as I catch up here. I keep looking up when they mention they are showing some of teh HOG chapters ride by in hopes that I will catch a glimpse of you. Diane I hope the flag holding is going OK! They keep showing a bike that has a lot of flags attached to it, 5 or 6 large American flags along with another large flag and a bunch of little American flags :thumbsup2

You drove up to a beautiful area of our state yesterday! If you are still looking for a Packer shirt for your grandson they usually have them at the Kohls dept. stores in the area and I have seen them at some of the local Targets and Wal-Marts too.

Have a great rest of your stay and safe travels home :moped:

We made it back from the Parade...:banana: :banana:

Had a great time waving to the people and having them shout at us "Welcome Home"...:thumbsup2

Stuck the Flag in Walt's Belt and Pocket, so no troubles ....:scared1:

Now on our way to the 105th Party....Tomorrow the Museum...:banana: :banana: :banana:

Walt and Di:cool1:

[cntkg1]

Nancy & Karen,

I sent you a PM :thumbsup2

Thanks Tootsie!:cutie:

[captchris]

Got wireless back!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Verandah Man]

So now what? Hasn't college already started? Is she working at all?

Worry about it when you come back, it will wait. Have a nice trip and we hope Hanna stays away.


That's exactly what we are doing, not worrying about anything until we are back home from our cruise!!! ;)

[Verandah Man]

You are right about that. We were in the "middle room" of the three. My parents were in 5520, we were in 5522.

We are on deck 7 between the forward and midship elevators in a Cat 11.

You are a lucky guy! Those rooms are great. I enjoyed looking out those "free windows" when I was in the room. Although once i came out of the shower and there was a cast member out outside of the window on the equipment so remember that! :thumbsup2



The girls and I want to "THANK YOU" for this warning.......:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Karen Mouse]

Mel, I "purchased" TGM for our Dec. trip seeing how we will be at WDW when it will be very, very crowded! Do you just look at all the TGM info or do you read the boards there too? I haven't really checked out the boards there at all, just the pages and page of planning info, am I missing something?

TGM?:confused3 - WHATS THAT?


Anyone got a pick of the other side...or is it exactly the same? I have a SPH for the BOB cruise and I'm still worried that I won't like it. I'm used to a cabin with a verandah. :snooty: ;)

Nancy, you, Becky and I are all sandwiched together next to each other - free window sistahs!:rotfl:

Nancy & Karen,

I sent you a PM :thumbsup2

I got it:thumbsup2

I actually don't think he saw me. I am fast and darted somewhere. Back in the bathroom I think! ;)

I'll make sure the curtain is drawn before I shower:rotfl:

Nancy, the other side is the same, not sure if exactly but there is "stuff" in front of the portholes. We've been in SPH rooms on both sides of the Magic and we were always happy with them, it was nice to have a "free" porthole and be able to see what the weather was like outside. Like Chris, we had had maintenance working right outside more than once. 5520 & 5020 have the least amount of stuff in front of the porthole, 5524 & 5024 have the most.

Free window:woohoo: - gotta luv it:woohoo:

Hi guys..thought I'd quickly pop on and say hello. Hope you are enjoying the blog? We are all well...although we've all had a few sniffles and a few scratchy throats. Looks like we missed the hurricane and tropical storm, so should be OK for Castaway tomorrow.

Back again when we get free internet access in the hotel.

Lots of love

Howdy Heather:goodvibes

I've sooooooo enjoyed the Algae reports:goodvibes - enjot castaway cay and have a Konked Kooler for me:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

here ya go andy. this sign is for you guys!!

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/DSC01273.jpg



YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

[Karen Mouse]

Good evening peeps!

JJust got back from Pizza Hut - had an enorrrrrrrrrrrrrmous pizza - (I doggy bagged half though:thumbsup2 ) and a bottl of wine.

Had a dreadful day cuz of the wicked witch - cant wait for that voodoo doll to arrive from ebay;) :lmao:

I'm a little tipsy so Im off to bed

GNIGHT

[Verandah Man]

Andy & Hazel have a wonderful cruise!!!



Thanks Cheryl!!! :goodvibes


I pulled a bonehead move today. I totally forgot to check us in online at 10am for our Southwest flight, I finally remembered to do it at 4:30 this afternoon. We still got Group A, but we are at the very end of Group A, usually I have us in the front of Group A. Boy, I think I need this vacation more than I thought.........:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I still need to get my carry-on bag and laptop bag packed this evening. :rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

I sinned and had pizza last night Karen..........:rolleyes:

A sinful pizza eating FO........:rolleyes1

[EPCOT_VA]

Thanks Cheryl!!! :goodvibes


I pulled a bonehead move today. I totally forgot to check us in online at 10am for our Southwest flight, I finally remembered to do it at 4:30 this afternoon. We still got Group A, but we are at the very end of Group A, usually I have us in the front of Group A. Boy, I think I need this vacation more than I thought.........:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I still need to get my carry-on bag and laptop bag packed this evening. :rolleyes1

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: BON VOYAGEpixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

:wave2: :wave2: :wave2: :beach: :beach: :drinking1 :sail: :sail: :sunny: :sunny:

:mic: :mic: Please welcome aboard Andy (Verandah Man) and Hazel!! : :earsboy: :earsgirl:

Matthew

[Verandah Man]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: BON VOYAGEpixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

:wave2: :wave2: :wave2: :beach: :beach: :drinking1 :sail: :sail: :sunny: :sunny:

:mic: :mic: Please welcome aboard Andy (Verandah Man) and Hazel!! : :earsboy: :earsgirl:

Matthew



Thanks Matthew, I for one can't wait to get back on the Magic. At this point, we could have 5 straight sea days and it wouldn't bother me one little bit. ;)

[captchris]

Thanks Cheryl!!! :goodvibes


I pulled a bonehead move today. I totally forgot to check us in online at 10am for our Southwest flight, I finally remembered to do it at 4:30 this afternoon. We still got Group A, but we are at the very end of Group A, usually I have us in the front of Group A. Boy, I think I need this vacation more than I thought.........:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I still need to get my carry-on bag and laptop bag packed this evening. :rolleyes1
Doesn't Southwest have a new boarding procedure where they offer a "business class" fare that includes priority boarding? That being the case, you might have done just fine! You will have to let us know how the new process goes. We will most likely be flying Southwest for our cruise next year. Especially considering I have at least one Rapid Reward ticket!

[Tart Annihilator]

Bon Voyage Andy and Hazel.

Is Hanna going to effect you?

Does anyone know where our Repo people are now. Is Hanna going to effect when they come in? It doesn't look like they'll make Castaway Cay.
:confused3

[Verandah Man]

Doesn't Southwest have a new boarding procedure where they offer a "business class" fare that includes priority boarding? That being the case, you might have done just fine! You will have to let us know how the new process goes. We will most likely be flying Southwest for our cruise next year. Especially considering I have at least one Rapid Reward ticket!



Hi Chris--we have flown under the new SW boarding process a couple of time already and I like this new boarding much better than the old "cattle run" process. It's just that I am anal about checking-in the minute our 24 hour window opens up. This just goes to show how much my head has been into work and not getting ready for the trip.

I'm just about ready, just have to add in a few last minute items tomorrow morning, like my laptop for one.......:laughing: Then we will be good to go to the airport at 8am!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[DISNEYDUET]

Bye Andy and Hazel! Have a wonderful time!! :banana:

[Verandah Man]

Bon Voyage Andy and Hazel.

Is Hanna going to effect you?

Does anyone know where our Repo people are now. Is Hanna going to effect when they come in? It doesn't look like they'll make Castaway Cay.
:confused3



I just read a report from Winotracy who is on the repo cruise. She said the seas were a bit rougher today, but they should make it to CC tomorrow morning and back to Port Canaveral on Monday with no problem. Our departure on Monday looks good as our first stop at CC on Tuesday, but of course that could change. Still not sure what might happen after that. We are scheduled for Nassau on Wednesday and back to CC on Friday. This could possibly turn into a Mystery Cruise.........:laughing:

[Tart Annihilator]

I just read a report from Winotracy who is on the repo cruise. She said the seas were a bit rougher today, but they should make it to CC tomorrow morning and back to Port Canaveral on Monday with no problem. Our departure on Monday looks good as our first stop at CC on Tuesday, but of course that could change. Still not sure what might happen after that. We are scheduled for Nassau on Wednesday and back to CC on Friday. This could possibly turn into a Mystery Cruise.........:laughing:

With all of this activity, I wonder what we'll be up against in October. Hopefully things will calm down by then. Although, going somewhere else instead of Nassau wouldn't be such a bad thing. ;)

[Verandah Man]

With all of this activity, I wonder what we'll be up against in October. Hopefully things will calm down by then. Although, going somewhere else instead of Nassau wouldn't be such a bad thing. ;)


I know, tell me about it.......;)

[captchris]

Hi Chris--we have flown under the new SW boarding process a couple of time already and I like this new boarding much better than the old "cattle run" process. It's just that I am anal about checking-in the minute our 24 hour window opens up. This just goes to show how much my head has been into work and not getting ready for the trip.

I'm just about ready, just have to add in a few last minute items tomorrow morning, like my laptop for one.......:laughing: Then we will be good to go to the airport at 8am!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
Safe travel, and have a great or should I say, MAGICal time!

[Verandah Man]

Safe travel, and have a great or should I say, MAGICal time!



Thanks Chris!!!

A little taste of what's ahead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNR-agsh3c

[Verandah Man]

Bye Andy and Hazel! Have a wonderful time!! :banana:


Thanks Shelley!!! :goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

I KNEW you would say that:lmao:

The sight would NOT be a pretty one:scared:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :laughing:
i knew you knew that i knew that you knew that i would say that.:confused3
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

Mike & Robin, have fun at Addi's second birthday party today!! party:

we had a GREAT time !!!:cheer2: :cheer2: princess: princess:

[Dyerneeds]

Hi guys..thought I'd quickly pop on and say hello. Hope you are enjoying the blog? We are all well...although we've all had a few sniffles and a few scratchy throats. Looks like we missed the hurricane and tropical storm, so should be OK for Castaway tomorrow.

Back again when we get free internet access in the hotel.

Lots of love

we love the blog. :woohoo: :thumbsup2 that algae has a career in writing when he gets off the ship.:laughing:
hope you make to CC.:wizard: :wizard:

[Dyerneeds]

You may want to skip my window Dawg. Your calendar efforts will come to a screeching halt! :rolleyes:



:cutie: :cutie: :cutie:
now you let me be the judge of that.:rolleyes1 :cool2: pirate: pirate:

[Tart Annihilator]

The Dawg better be good or we may have to take him to the vet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

The Dawg better be good or we may have to take him to the vet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


Ouch!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[goofyfreak]

Andy, have a great trip. I'm not sure when you are leaving (I haven't read back). Enjoy every minutes and take loads of pics for us.:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

OK, signing off for the night, will try to check in beofre we head to the airport, but if I can't, you'll be hearing from me sometime tomorrow I imagine. :wave2:

[Verandah Man]

Andy, have a great trip. I'm not sure when you are leaving (I haven't read back). Enjoy every minutes and take loads of pics for us.:thumbsup2


8am tomorrow morning Lori.

[Dyerneeds]

OK, signing off for the night, will try to check in beofre we head to the airport, but if I can't, you'll be hearing from me sometime tomorrow I imagine. :wave2:

well we know you're not going to sleep because.......you're saying...

I'm too excited to sleep!!!
:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Verandah Man]

well we know you're not going to sleep because.......you're saying...

I'm too excited to sleep!!!
:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:



So True Dawg, So True!!!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :banana: :banana: :banana: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[goofyfreak]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

Great pics Paige. BTW, I luv Alex's shirt!

[goofyfreak]

8am tomorrow morning Lori.
Have fun!!!!!!!!! I bet the captain won't be able to sleep tomorrow night with the anticipation of you getting onboard.:goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

Have fun!!!!!!!!! I bet the captain won't be able to sleep tomorrow night with the anticipation of you getting onboard.:goodvibes

:lmao: :rotfl2: :laughing: :thumbsup2

let me know if you get that underdog shirt i sent ya andy. i had it overnited.
:laughing: :laughing:

[goofyfreak]

Good morning everyone...

It's 5:40 am, so I slept in a little better.....too bad I was up until past midnight!

My mom fell while riding her bike with a friend yesterday and fractured her foot in 2 places. She had to have surgery on it last night, and she is fine, but now I'm trying to figure out how things are going to work out when she comes home. Her condo is an upstairs unit, so she'll probably need to come stay with me for a while first (we have a ranch house). I'm sure there will be doctor's appointments and such she'll need to go to, and I work full time. I could use some pixie dust - here's hoping my boss will be understanding through all of this!

On the plus side, Pete came home yesterday! He got home early and we picked Thomas up from daycare together. Thomas was pretty happy to see his daddy!


:hug: :hug: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
I hope everything works out.

I just want you to know that as I was reading your post Harrison was going past and stopped and said "look at the kitty". He loved it.:thumbsup2

[Tart Annihilator]

I love the first day of school pics.

Boo hoo... We don't have those anymore. :sad1:

That's ok... I'll post pics of Brady this week.

Court is going in on Wed. to be induced. That's Mike's birthday. (the 3rd) If she doesn't have Brady on Wed., the next day is Addison's birthday.

The weird thing is that when Addison was born, Court was being induced on Mike's birthday, but she was born shortly after midnight, (the 4th)

I'll post some pic of Addison's 2nd b-day party tomorrow.

[goofyfreak]

Great pics Paige - your kiddos are too cute! :goodvibes

:hug: :hug: for Jenmouse and her mom. :hug:

heading off to lunch with the in-laws today ... :scared1: send us some good vibes if you can spare them. There's always one set of parents that seem to stick in the craw, ya know what I mean? Oh well, I can have a couple of key lime pie martinis and they'll just fade into a pleasant blur. :laughing:

EDITED to remove unnecessary negativity ... you guys don't need to listen to me crab. ;-)

Hope it wasn't too bad!!!:hug:

[goofyfreak]

I love the first day of school pics.

Boo hoo... We don't have those anymore. :sad1:

That's ok... I'll post pics of Brady this week.

Court is going in on Wed. to be induced. That's Mike's birthday. (the 3rd) If she doesn't have Brady on Wed., the next day is Addison's birthday.

The weird thing is that when Addison was born, Court was being induced on Mike's birthday, but she was born shortly after midnight, (the 4th)

I'll post some pic of Addison's 2nd b-day party tomorrow.

Can't wait to see new baby pics and b-day pics!!!:goodvibes

[goofyfreak]

Well, I'm heading to bed now. Have a good rest of the evening guys. Talk to you all tomorrow. I hope to get to work on the scrapbook loads tomorrow. Who knows with these 3 crazy kids + Scott.:rotfl: Nite.

[Timon]

Hi guys..thought I'd quickly pop on and say hello. Hope you are enjoying the blog? We are all well...although we've all had a few sniffles and a few scratchy throats. Looks like we missed the hurricane and tropical storm, so should be OK for Castaway tomorrow.

Back again when we get free internet access in the hotel.

Lots of love

Heather, I am loving Algae's blog :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2 Thanks for keeping us updated popcorn::





Andy & Hazel,
Bon Voyage :sail:

Have a fabooolous cruise :thumbsup2



Mike & Robin,

Wow, kinda cool with the dates and all :thumbsup2 Hope everything goes well on Wednesday :wizard: Can't wait to see pics :goodvibes

[Timon]

Is anyone else having problems multi-quoting or is it just my computer acting up again :confused3 :sad2:

[Timon]

The jackpot bingo on the Repo is now over $20,000 :eek: :woohoo: :cool1:

[CRSNDSNY]

Is anyone else having problems multi-quoting or is it just my computer acting up again :confused3 :sad2:
Not a multi-quote, but I quoted you!!!! :goodvibes



BTW, I can use some of that $$$ -- but can't we all? :confused3

[Karen Mouse]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :laughing:
i knew you knew that i knew that you knew that i would say that.:confused3
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rolleyes1

I knew that you knew that I knew that you knew that I knew you'd say that too:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Dawg, you always make me laugh:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning people.

We've been awake since 5am:headache:

Ellis wanted to "camp" in the lounge last night so we got the sleeping bag for him etc and he decided at 5am this morning that it was time to get up:sad2:

Our pizza last night was delicious - we're having the remainder for dinner tonight with some wedges and coleslaw - yummo!
The reason I was so tipsy last night was that the girl serving us was in a competition to sell wine, so we had to help her out and have 2 bottles:rolleyes1

Today we're off to a big gardening show near us. Its the main one of the year so I'm hoping to buy loads:yay:

Trouble is I no longer have any room in my garden (but that wont stop me:rolleyes1 ) Ellis might soon find that his goal post and swing have been replaced with a large plant and flower border:rolleyes1

Anyway, have a great day everyone and a safe trip to Andy:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Just a note to UK people - Jess, Sean (hope you got my reply pm) etc

More reasons to get your next Oct flights sorted sooner rather than later -

theres news that XL airlines (Travel City Direct passengers) is going bust.

The reason Virgin reduced their priced so dramatically the other day is partly due to this - to grab TCD's potential 2009 customers and to fill their own planes.

If they do go bust the TCD passengers will have to rebook elsewhere, meaning the Virgin flights will fill up even quicker. I would get in before this happens if I were you as the prices will soar back up once TCD goes under.

Good luck everyone:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning Folks, guess who's wide awake at 3:45 this morning..........:lmao: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95oyhSd5ls

[Verandah Man]

That's it folks, I just updated my blog (link below in my siggie), next time you hear from me we will be in Florida........:wave2:

[CRSNDSNY]

BON VOYAGE ANDY!!!!


Glad to hear you're updating your blog...off to check it out right now. :)

[Dyerneeds]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg



loved all the school pics,:thumbsup2 but when i first saw this one, i thought she was trying to imitate our famous one-legged disser from st.louis.
(maybe we can get B to post that pic again):laughing:

[millerpjm]

:hug: :hug: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
I hope everything works out.

I just want you to know that as I was reading your post Harrison was going past and stopped and said "look at the kitty". He loved it.:thumbsup2

That's cool!

I like this avatar because I actually have 2 grey kitties (well, they're 10, so I guess they're cats now :goodvibes )...

Pete wasn't quite awake when I took this pic - just ignore him...:goodvibes
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/IMG_2137.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SUveq5opc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzMQAVWxpI

[millerpjm]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :wizard: :wizard:
for your mom.(and you too)

glad pete made it home.:thumbsup2
no red(bigred) lipstick on his collar i hope.:eek: :laughing: :rotfl2:

No lipstick on the collar...they kept him WAY too busy at work!! :rotfl:

[millerpjm]

Good morning/afternoon all....

Karen, I unintentionally blocked an FO for you - sorry!

Thanks for all the well wishes for me and my mom....I still don't know when she's coming home. My big concern right now is that due to the bureacratic stranglehold that insurance companies have on the medical field, that they will send her home too early. We'll wait and see.

Trying to catch up, but it's not really working. So, here's some general pixie dust for everyone! pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[goofyfreak]

That's cool!

I like this avatar because I actually have 2 grey kitties (well, they're 10, so I guess they're cats now :goodvibes )...

Pete wasn't quite awake when I took this pic - just ignore him...:goodvibes
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/IMG_2137.jpg

Very cute. I just showed them to Harrison. He thought Thomas was him.:rotfl2:

[millerpjm]

Very cute. I just showed them to Harrison. He thought Thomas was him.:rotfl2:

:goodvibes :rotfl: :goodvibes

[dizneycrazy4]

Paige - just watching reports of Gustav gaining strength, hoping your family is safe.:grouphug: :grouphug:

[oybolshoi]

Morning all!

Survived lunch with the in-laws and didn't even ask Jay to make it up to me by buying me lots of cheese for dinner. :rotfl2:

Hope everyone is having a great day - we've got lots to do here in Stinktown (mostly house cleaning stuff ... yawn).

Talk to ya later! :goodvibes

[millerpjm]

Morning all!

Survived lunch with the in-laws and didn't even ask Jay to make it up to me by buying me lots of cheese for dinner. :rotfl2:

Hope everyone is having a great day - we've got lots to do here in Stinktown (mostly house cleaning stuff ... yawn).

Talk to ya later! :goodvibes

Glad you survived lunch with the in-laws!

Ours gather monthly to celebrate b-days and anniversaries....sometimes it's fun, and sometimes we just try to survive it!

Have a good weekend!

[millerpjm]

Well, I suppose I need to get going...have a good day everyone!

Jen Mouse

[disgrits]

Paige - just watching reports of Gustav gaining strength, hoping your family is safe.:grouphug: :grouphug:

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

[disgrits]

On a happier note, we are headed out for our free ticket baseball game to see the Nats play the Braves. Not strong teams but when the price is right......:cool1:

Y'all have a great day!:goodvibes

[dizneycrazy4]

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

Has your family evacuated?

[dizneycrazy4]

It's a beautiful day in WI, I need to go enjoy it.

[oybolshoi]

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

Our thoughts and hearts are with you, Sistah! And the media is just dumb sometimes ... they always focus on the "big story" that will draw people in so they'll watch. But the American people know this is impacting everyone down there and we're concerned for all of our fellow citizens. :grouphug:

[EPCOT_VA]

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

I have posted installment #2 of our Disney Med Cruise on YouTube.
For those of you that missed the first part, I'll post links to both.

This second video is for a single day. July 10th we arrived in Naples. Our tour for the day took us to the Island of Capri, then Sorrento, and finally Pompeii. It was a very long day, but I would do it all over again if I could. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

Video #1 - July 7th - 9th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Video #2 - July 10th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UAdCqi1z4

Matthew

[Karen Mouse]

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

I hope they stay safe Paige. Still no news of it over here so I cant keep up to date with whats happening. I'll put them in my prayers:hug:

[disgrits]

Has your family evacuated?

Yes they have....Some are going to Austin, TX, but some (because my dad is stubborn) are just going up the road to Baton Rouge to higher ground....One of my brothers is staying behind. He has a strong house with a second floor if he needs it.

Our thoughts and hearts are with you, Sistah! And the media is just dumb sometimes ... they always focus on the "big story" that will draw people in so they'll watch. But the American people know this is impacting everyone down there and we're concerned for all of our fellow citizens. :grouphug:

Thanks, B. I just get carried away because I would like to go and help my parents. Ok, but now I am off to a baseball game.

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

I have posted installment #2 of our Disney Med Cruise on YouTube.
For those of you that missed the first part, I'll post links to both.

This second video is for a single day. July 10th we arrived in Naples. Our tour for the day took us to the Island of Capri, then Sorrento, and finally Pompeii. It was a very long day, but I would do it all over again if I could. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

Video #1 - July 7th - 9th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Video #2 - July 10th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UAdCqi1z4

Matthew

Another great video Matthew. Pompei is spooky isnt it! Neils parents went - they have some strange body shape photos like yours:scared:

[Karen Mouse]

I have another question - watching Matthews video I noticed the photos of the 2nd bed on the wall. How do I find if our cabin has one? I bet Ellis would love it up there:banana: , but I dont want to show him the photo til I know if we have one?

[Karen Mouse]

Thank you everybody for all the pm's re the Boo!

I'll get him sorted later.

I'm wading through hundreds of villas at the moment - I've found 3 I like so far - 2 in my budget and very nice, and 1 $180 over:rolleyes1 (but its the nicest):rolleyes1

[EPCOT_VA]

I have another question - watching Matthews video I noticed the photos of the 2nd bed on the wall. How do I find if our cabin has one? I bet Ellis would love it up there:banana: , but I dont want to show him the photo til I know if we have one?

The second bed comes out of the ceiling. I believe most, but not all cabins have them. I think they only pull it down if there are four people in the cabin. I suppose you could ask your room steward to pull it down though. :idea:

Matthew

[cntkg1]

Nancy, you, Becky and I are all sandwiched together next to each other - free window sistahs!:rotfl:

No better sandwich than that one! :thumbsup2

I'll make sure the curtain is drawn before I shower:rotfl:

I should just leave my curtains open. That way I can have a guaranty that no one will ever lurk outside my window for the rest of the cruise. :goodvibes



The Dawg better be good or we may have to take him to the vet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:rotfl2: He might be too far gone Robin.:rotfl2:



Our pizza last night was delicious - we're having the remainder for dinner tonight with some wedges and coleslaw -


A Wedge? = Wedge of lettuce with dressing???:confused3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SUveq5opc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzMQAVWxpI

Save that first one for Jeff. We'll expect him to top that for the next 4th of July picnic at his house next year. :thumbsup2

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

I have posted installment #2 of our Disney Med Cruise on YouTube.
For those of you that missed the first part, I'll post links to both.

This second video is for a single day. July 10th we arrived in Naples. Our tour for the day took us to the Island of Capri, then Sorrento, and finally Pompeii. It was a very long day, but I would do it all over again if I could. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

Video #1 - July 7th - 9th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Video #2 - July 10th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UAdCqi1z4

Matthew

Fantastic job Matthew! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:

[JOANNEL]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:

Will do and good luck.

[oybolshoi]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:


Nancy dear ... you should have typed that in larger font. I needed a magnifying glass to read it. :lmao:

All joking aside, you know you and your family are always in our thoughts. We'll just start thinking a little harder. :hug:

[JOANNEL]

Yes they have....Some are going to Austin, TX, but some (because my dad is stubborn) are just going up the road to Baton Rouge to higher ground....One of my brothers is staying behind. He has a strong house with a second floor if he needs it.



Thanks, B. I just get carried away because I would like to go and help my parents. Ok, but now I am off to a baseball game.

I hope all goes well. The roads here are packed with Mississppi & Lousiana cars. We had one outer band come through last night but it only lasted about 30 minutes. It's cloudy and breezy today. I can hear all the planes being sent out from the base. They don't take any chances.

Happy Sunday all.

[Karen Mouse]

A Wedge? = Wedge of lettuce with dressing???:confused3

Potato wedges - like your potato skins but no filling - just triangular wedge shaped spicy potato wedges, baked in the oven

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:

No problem Nancy:hug: :hug: :hug: I'll pray for him:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Karen Mouse]

The second bed comes out of the ceiling. I believe most, but not all cabins have them. I think they only pull it down if there are four people in the cabin. I suppose you could ask your room steward to pull it down though. :idea:

Matthew

I'm just thinking that on our last cruise we tended to use the sofa as a bit of dumping ground when we came through the door as we'd asked for the little table to be removed to give us more room - if we had the upstairs bed for Ellis we could do this without having to move everything each evening.

I need to find out if 5020 has a 4th "in the ceiling" bed:confused3 I know it doesnt have a steamer trunk.:rolleyes:

[Cheryl N. WI]

I'm just thinking that on our last cruise we tended to use the sofa as a bit of dumping ground when we came through the door as we'd asked for the little table to be removed to give us more room - if we had the upstairs bed for Ellis we could do this without having to move everything each evening.

I need to find out if 5020 has a 4th "in the ceiling" bed:confused3 I know it doesnt have a steamer trunk.:rolleyes:

Karen, cabin 5020 does have the pull down in the ceiling bed. We have stayed in 5520 and I was quite sure Rachel had slept in the pull down bed but I checked on the DCL website before answering this to make sure and I put in a date for next Sept. with 2 adults and 2 children and both 5020 and 5520 came up as being available, so that confirms that there is a 4th bed in those cabins! When Rach was smaller she always liked to sleep in the pull down bed and all we would have to do is mention to our room steward that she would like to sleep in that bed and he'd make that up for her instead of the sofa bed. We too have used the sofa as another place to put stuff so it was nice to be able to leave it there and have her sleep in the upper bed!

[dizneycrazy4]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:
Most definately.:grouphug: :grouphug: pixiedust: pixiedust: :grouphug:

[dizneycrazy4]

Hi Cheryl, I don't think I've been on at the same time as you, since the concert. How were the Jonas Bros.?

[Cheryl N. WI]

TGM?:confused3 - WHATS THAT?



TGM stands for Tour Guide Mike, it is an automated vacation planner created by someone that is a VIP tour guide for the Disney parks. If you go to the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies board here on the DIS http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=2 he is the sponsor at the top of the page, just click where it says "click here to save $3!" and that will link you to the TGM website and the page that gives info about what it is about. With the DIS savings it is $18.95 and there is alot of info that you get including which date in your stay is best to visit each park to avoid the crowds (this is the main reason I bought this for our Christmas trip because I know it will be very crowded), recommended places to view parades and fireworks and loads of other info. There are also boards like here on the DIS but I haven't taken the time to check them out yet other than the one that is specific to this Dec.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Cheryl, I don't think I've been on at the same time as you, since the concert. How were the Jonas Bros.?

Hi Janice, they were LOUD, actually all the screaming girls were louder :lmao: I ended up not "seeing" the concert, another of Rachel's friends was suddenly able to go so she bought my ticket from me and I ended up being the chaffeur. While it was still light out I sat outside one of the gate areas with some other parents and we could hear very well from there, then when it got dark and the mosquitos started biting I went to the car and I could still here very well from there and that was good enough for me :rotfl2: The girls said the concert was great!!!! We got there early enough and they got in the front of th line to get in so they were able to be in the front row of the lawn seats and Rach said they were actually good seats for lawn seats. She had a lot of fun!

[Cheryl N. WI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SUveq5opc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzMQAVWxpI

Those were great! I wonder how much time it took to set all of that up for both of them

[Cheryl N. WI]

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

I have posted installment #2 of our Disney Med Cruise on YouTube.
For those of you that missed the first part, I'll post links to both.

This second video is for a single day. July 10th we arrived in Naples. Our tour for the day took us to the Island of Capri, then Sorrento, and finally Pompeii. It was a very long day, but I would do it all over again if I could. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

Video #1 - July 7th - 9th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Video #2 - July 10th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UAdCqi1z4

Matthew

Great job on the second video too :thumbsup2

[Cheryl N. WI]

Thanks. I am a little frustrated with the nat'l news....only reporting NOLA. There are lots of middle class and poor people who live elsewhere in Louisiana who are evacuating and basically getting ready to pull themselves up by their bootstraps without complaint.....sorry, I'm on my soapbox. Prayers for all of the Gulf Coast (yes, even NOLA) from me. If you hear them talk about towns named Morgan City, New Iberia, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, then you know my family is getting hit. We are from a town called Delcambre. (Sorry, I know I probably said that before now.)

:grouphug: That's how it seemed with Katrina too, there was so much news about the damage to New Orleans even though so much more of the Gulf coast had disastrous damage too and the media didn't cover much of that either.
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers :grouphug:

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, cabin 5020 does have the pull down in the ceiling bed. We have stayed in 5520 and I was quite sure Rachel had slept in the pull down bed but I checked on the DCL website before answering this to make sure and I put in a date for next Sept. with 2 adults and 2 children and both 5020 and 5520 came up as being available, so that confirms that there is a 4th bed in those cabins! When Rach was smaller she always liked to sleep in the pull down bed and all we would have to do is mention to our room steward that she would like to sleep in that bed and he'd make that up for her instead of the sofa bed. We too have used the sofa as another place to put stuff so it was nice to be able to leave it there and have her sleep in the upper bed!

Thank you so much! - I never thought to look on the Disney cruise site myself:rolleyes1

TGM stands for Tour Guide Mike, it is an automated vacation planner created by someone that is a VIP tour guide for the Disney parks. If you go to the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies board here on the DIS http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=2 he is the sponsor at the top of the page, just click where it says "click here to save $3!" and that will link you to the TGM website and the page that gives info about what it is about. With the DIS savings it is $18.95 and there is alot of info that you get including which date in your stay is best to visit each park to avoid the crowds (this is the main reason I bought this for our Christmas trip because I know it will be very crowded), recommended places to view parades and fireworks and loads of other info. There are also boards like here on the DIS but I haven't taken the time to check them out yet other than the one that is specific to this Dec.

:thumbsup2 - I'll check it out

Those were great! I wonder how much time it took to set all of that up for both of them

I know! - must have taken ages! - I thought of Steve when I watched the lights one - similar to his xmas videos

[Cheryl N. WI]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:

:grouphug: Nancy we'll be keeping your dad in our thoughts and prayers :grouphug: :wizard: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[Cheryl N. WI]

I hope all goes well. The roads here are packed with Mississppi & Lousiana cars. We had one outer band come through last night but it only lasted about 30 minutes. It's cloudy and breezy today. I can hear all the planes being sent out from the base. They don't take any chances.

Happy Sunday all.

Stay safe from those outer bands Joanne :grouphug: :wizard: pixiedust: When you see the size of Gusatv on The Weather Channel, it looks huge

[Karen Mouse]

I know I've asked this before:rolleyes1 but I lost the answer so I need to ask again:rolleyes1

Sorry!:flower3:

What was the name of the ventriloquist with the tennis ball?

[Karen Mouse]

The Bob'ers onboard will be at Castaway Cay tomorrow:cool1:

I thought I'd post some Castaway piccies and pretend we are all there with them:cool1:

Come on everyone - post your CC piccies and we'll all have a CC party:cool1:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020933.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020932.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020936.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020922.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020934.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020907.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020895.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020893.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020894.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020892.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020885.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020877.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020878.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020876.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1020869.jpg

[captchris]

I'll add a few of my own...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006176-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006154-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006103.jpg

[Verandah Man]

Hello from the Radisson........:wave:

Our flight arrived in Orlando 35 minutes early, we got to the Radisson to early to check-in, so we headed over to Grills for a late lunch/early dinner. I had the grilled tuna sandwich, yum! yum!

We arrived back at the Radisson around 3pm, got checked-in took a couple of pics, then my mom and Walt left to head back to Tavares. They have about a 2 hour ride back home.

Hazel and I have room 801 and we are across from the backside of the pool.


We have a DISmeet planned for 7:30 at the Radisson Pool.

[Karen Mouse]

Hello from the Radisson........:wave:


Hiya Andy:goodvibes Have fun!:cool1:

Take lots of piccies of the hotel for us - thats where most of the Bobbers are staying next Oct -it will be nice to see what its like:thumbsup2

Happy sailing for tomorrow:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.tivogirl.com/dislive/

[Karen Mouse]

I'll add a few of my own...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006176-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006154-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/captchris74/CruiseVacation2006103.jpg

Great piccies:cool1: - come on everybody else!

[captchris]

Hello from the Radisson........:wave:

Our flight arrived in Orlando 35 minutes early, we got to the Radisson to early to check-in, so we headed over to Grills for a late lunch/early dinner. I had the grilled tuna sandwich, yum! yum!

We arrived back at the Radisson around 3pm, got checked-in took a couple of pics, then my mom and Walt left to head back to Tavares. They have about a 2 hour ride back home.

Hazel and I have room 801 and we are across from the backside of the pool.


We have a DISmeet planned for 7:30 at the Radisson Pool.
Glad you made it safe and early even! Thats always a nice thing. You got to love Southwest. Enjoy your DISmet. Looking forward to hearing from you throughout the week.

[Verandah Man]

Had a nice late lunch at Grills this afternoon after arriving at the port area.

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/41380/2923090980026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

This is my mom(Vi) and Walt at one of the waterfalls near the Radisson pool.

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/6583/2934881230026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Hazel and I at one of the waterfalls near the Radisson pool.

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/43844/2931412030026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Andy, Hazel and Vi

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/13543/2906845020026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Andy, Hazel and Walt

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/44190/2175055600026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

[EPCOT_VA]

Great piccies:cool1: - come on everybody else!

Megan and Matthew parasailing :cool1:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_163.jpg

Megan & Sarah with Minnie ::MinnieMo
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_155.jpg

Can we get in too? :rolleyes1
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_150.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_148.jpg

Matthew

[EPCOT_VA]

Great job on the second video too :thumbsup2

Thanks! I will be working on the 3rd part the next few days.

More to come. I wish I had my own server to post these on. The quality is much lower than the original file due to all the compression for YouTube.

Matthew

[Timon]

Those were great! I wonder how much time it took to set all of that up for both of them


For some reason I can't view these videos :mad: I tried seeing them days ago when I first found them and I was able to watch the Soarin' one but the other one keeps saying : This video is no longer available :headache:


Matthew and Karen,

Awesome pics :goodvibes Oh to be with the BOBers there now huh? :lovestruc :love: :cloud9:

Matthew, I just love that last shot from deck 7 :thumbsup2 Did you use a wide angle lens for that one??? Great shot :worship:

[Verandah Man]

From what I am hearing, looks like we might be sailing on a "Mystery Cruise" afterall, stay tuned.........:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Hazel and I are getting ready to eat dinner, then heading to the DISmeet at 7:30........:wave2:

[EPCOT_VA]

For some reason I can't view these videos :mad: I tried seeing them days ago when I first found them and I was able to watch the Soarin' one but the other one keeps saying : This video is no longer available :headache:


Matthew and Karen,

Awesome pics :goodvibes Oh to be with the BOBers there now huh? :lovestruc :love: :cloud9:

Matthew, I just love that last shot from deck 7 :thumbsup2 Did you use a wide angle lens for that one??? Great shot :worship:

Yes, I used a 10-22mm ultra wide angle to get that one. I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi that I use (when I'm not lazy). I'm trying to become an amateur photographer. :laughing: (Dreams are only fulfilled when you devote enough time to accomplish them.)

Matthew

[captchris]

Ok, I did something weird just now. I bought a new ringtone for my phone. I have had the same one for over a year, "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey, but since I am going on the cruise, I just bought, "Come Sail Away" by Styx. I guess that is fitting for agonizing a year about the BOB Cruise!

[dizneycrazy4]

From what I am hearing, looks like we might be sailing on a "Mystery Cruise" afterall, stay tuned.........:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Hazel and I are getting ready to eat dinner, then heading to the DISmeet at 7:30........:wave2:

Keep us posted....:woohoo:

[Dyerneeds]

OK, BOBers...I hate doing this but may I impose on a few thoughts and prayers for my daddy please? Seems like he fell for the 4th time this summer and is hurt again. Most of you remember last December and that he ended up in the hospital until April because of it. I won't go into detail here (because you know how I am about this thread), but if you remember to add John into your prayers tonight, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.:angel:

consider it done my dear.:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Dyerneeds]

I know I've asked this before:rolleyes1 but I lost the answer so I need to ask again:rolleyes1

Sorry!:flower3:

What was the name of the ventriloquist with the tennis ball?

you mean michael harrison?
you missed the dancing penguins!!!!:rotfl2:

[Dyerneeds]

The Dawg better be good or we may have to take him to the vet. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

hey, hey, hey,:sad2: :sad2:
you already took me to get fixed once before.:scared: remember??:eek:

[Dyerneeds]

The Bob'ers onboard will be at Castaway Cay tomorrow:cool1:

I thought I'd post some Castaway piccies and pretend we are all there with them:cool1:

Come on everyone - post your CC piccies and we'll all have a CC party:cool1:



ok karen. i'll play..

from our license plate collection..
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/dclplate2.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/dclplate1.jpg

[Dyerneeds]

not sure why robin likes this pirate when shes got underdog.:confused3



http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/DCLOct2007012.jpg

[Dyerneeds]

Ok, I did something weird just now. I bought a new ringtone for my phone. I have had the same one for over a year, "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey, but since I am going on the cruise, I just bought, "Come Sail Away" by Styx. I guess that is fitting for agonizing a year about the BOB Cruise!

robins putting disney ringtones on her new phone right now. she did it about a month ago but had lots of trouble with the phone, so took it back today and got a diff one. now she has to load the rings again.:laughing:
(theres times i'm glad i'm a technical underdachiever.:thumbsup2 )

[Dyerneeds]

last one...:rolleyes1

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/DCLOct2007009.jpg

[Dyerneeds]

you guys see the pic heather posted of her and becky in their red dresses..
:lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love:
woohoo.:woohoo:

jessica rabbits got nothing on those two.:cloud9: :cloud9:

and i love the pic of rick.:laughing: i've heard the term 2 fisted drinker, but i never saw a 2 fisted chicken strip eater until today.:laughing: :rotfl2:

[Walt & Di]

There's nothing like high school football on Friday night. Quantico High Warriors won their first game in 2 years tonight! We had a blast, although my boys are not old enough to play yet (Derek will never play, I'm sure. He's a soccer boy.) Just going to events like this at the school is important to me. It fosters a sense of community for my kids, almost like "putting down roots." Joanne did you feel this way when your DH was still active duty?

Anyway, after the game, a bunch of us "girls" hopped in the car and went to see Mama Mia at the movies. I liked it, but I preferred seeing it live. We all wanted to sing along, but didn't want to offend anyone.....:rotfl:

I went to see Mama Mia with daughter and grandkids. We loved it. I wanted to sing too. Prayers are with your family during the hurricane. Walts mom is not evacavating. She is staying home. I just spoke to her. Hope and pray she and Mr Russell will be okay. Diane

[Walt & Di]

Well, since I seem to be all alone, I think I will post a few pics....

How about 1st day of school?

Emily, 10th grade. Killing me.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/10thgrade2.jpg

Derek, 7th grade. Already taller than Emily. Killing her.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/7thgrade2.jpg

Alex's first day of 3rd grade was taken quickly and is not on this computer (and I was lucky to get one shot of him--he was so embarrassed), so here he is with Jiminy Cricket at Conservation Station in AK. I didn't even know that Jiminy was one of the characters that greeted people.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/new373.jpg

great pictures Paige. your kids are so cute. Diane

[Dyerneeds]

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

I have posted installment #2 of our Disney Med Cruise on YouTube.
For those of you that missed the first part, I'll post links to both.

This second video is for a single day. July 10th we arrived in Naples. Our tour for the day took us to the Island of Capri, then Sorrento, and finally Pompeii. It was a very long day, but I would do it all over again if I could. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

Video #1 - July 7th - 9th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrOzn3CnEg

Video #2 - July 10th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UAdCqi1z4

Matthew

thats good stuff matthew.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
i have that dvc red hat. (only the hat):laughing:
got it off ebay and had hoped i'd get special treatment on the cruise.(nope)
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Dyerneeds]

:rotfl2: He might be too far gone Robin.:rotfl2:



:laughing: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

why thank you nancy. the sooner robin realizes i'm too far gone to change, the better off we'll all be.:laughing: :rolleyes1 :cool2: pirate:
although you'd think after 33 years, she'd get it.:confused3

[CRSNDSNY]

LOVE the first day of school pics, Paige!!!

[Walt & Di]

:lmao: :rotfl2:
thats why my master plan is to buy a cast member costume on ebay and lurk around karens free window all week.:rolleyes1 pirate: :cool2: :laughing:

your bad Mike. Di

[CRSNDSNY]

OooH! Make sure you do post pics!!!
:cutie: :cutie: :cutie:

I love the first day of school pics.

Boo hoo... We don't have those anymore. :sad1:

That's ok... I'll post pics of Brady this week.

Court is going in on Wed. to be induced. That's Mike's birthday. (the 3rd) If she doesn't have Brady on Wed., the next day is Addison's birthday.

The weird thing is that when Addison was born, Court was being induced on Mike's birthday, but she was born shortly after midnight, (the 4th)

I'll post some pic of Addison's 2nd b-day party tomorrow.

[Dyerneeds]

and a real quick hi walt and di

before robin and i watch big brother.:happytv:

[CRSNDSNY]

OMG! I love that commercial!!! :goodvibes

Good Morning Folks, guess who's wide awake at 3:45 this morning..........:lmao: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95oyhSd5ls

[CRSNDSNY]

OH WOW!
Karen, that's awesome!!!
Thanks for posting that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SUveq5opc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzMQAVWxpI

[CRSNDSNY]

Ahh, Jen! They look so cozy wozy!!! :cutie:
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/IMG_2137.jpg

[Walt & Di]

Glad she is OK :goodvibes



Diane and Walt I have the Harley parade on TV in the background as I catch up here. I keep looking up when they mention they are showing some of teh HOG chapters ride by in hopes that I will catch a glimpse of you. Diane I hope the flag holding is going OK! They keep showing a bike that has a lot of flags attached to it, 5 or 6 large American flags along with another large flag and a bunch of little American flags :thumbsup2

You drove up to a beautiful area of our state yesterday! If you are still looking for a Packer shirt for your grandson they usually have them at the Kohls dept. stores in the area and I have seen them at some of the local Targets and Wal-Marts too.

Have a great rest of your stay and safe travels home :moped:

We went exploring again today. I will write you back when I remember where we went. It was a nice ride. We also went to the Harley Museum at 8 am. It was not crowded at all. Walter really enjoyed it. me too. Diane