10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #18

[captchris]

This is Thread #18 of the BOB threads.

If you're new to our group, you're not alone. Several of us have sailed together before (on the 10/20/07 Western Cruise - a.k.a. Konked Kruisers) and several more are new. To indicate the ones new to the group, we have put an * infront of their DIS name.

Here is the link to Thread #1: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1653493

Here is the link to Thread #2: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710010

Here is the link to Thread #3: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1737202

Here is the link to Thread #4: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1757306

Here is the link to Thread #5: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1794635

Here is the link to Thread #6: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1810633

Here is the link to Thread #7: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1828307

Here is the link to Thread #8 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1858359

Here is the link to Thread #9 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1887474

Here is the link to Thread #10 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923643

Here is the link to Thread #11 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1947653

Here is the link to Thread #12 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1978035

Thread #13 was omitted to not inject once ounce of bad luck into this cruise!

Here is the link to Thread #14http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998498

Here is the link to Thread #15 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2012721

Here is the link to Thread #16 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2033961

The following is the same as the other first posts. For those of you new to our DIS Meet thread - WELCOME. There is plenty of good info in this post.

As usual, I'll be back here to update this post periodically. I will try to keep important information up here for all to reference as well as for all our new friends who come to cruise with us. If something of importance comes up, PM me and I will add the link.

We have dubbed this cruise "The Bash on the Boat" because so many people are celebrating birthdays or anniversaries on this cruise. You will also see "KK2" in the title. As you will read, many of us just sailed together on the 10/20/07 Western Cruise. So, with many of us returning here, we are dubbing this KK2. For those of you who didn't sail with us, please don't feel that you are not part of the group. We are a very open and welcoming/friendly bunch. We had such a great cruise last time, but feel it will be even better this time. Come along and enjoy the fun. We will get off-topic many times over the next 2 years, but it is a great way to get to know everyone.

First, here is the list of Characters:

* 2Princes_&_1Princess = Brandee and Justin and their 3 kids. Florida.
A Fat English Gent = Chirs and Hazel and their 3 kids. England.
*acourtwdw2 & acourtwdw--Amanda and Annette. Michigan
B9erSteve = Steve and Laura. They will be traveling with their DS and DD. California.
* captchris & samandjaysmom = Christian and Elaine and our DD 9 and DS 7. Connecticut. (also) Christian's parents and sister.
* CarrianneB = Carrianne and Rob with their 2 DS who will be 7 and 9. Wisconsin.
Cheryl N. WI = Cheryl and Al with their DD and Friend who will be 15. Wisconsin.
cntkg1 = Nancy G. and Chuck (a.k.a. Charlie Tuna). Wisconsin.
* CRSNDSNY = Melody and EB with their DD (4) and DS (2). Pennsylvania.
*D&GLofgren--Dave & Giap. Virginia
*danandnan=Dan and Nancy K. Maine
Disgrits = Paige and Rob. Virginia.
* DISNEYDUET = Shelley and Woody. Virginia.
dizneycrazy4 = Janice and Mark with their DS(14) and DD(10). Wisconsin.
Dyerneeds/Tart Annihilator = Mike and Robin. Ohio.
* EPCOT_VA/Tinkerbell.RN = Matthew and Beth and their DD's who will be 10 and 12. Virginia.
*firefighter chris=Chris and Melissa and DD 8. Wisconsin
*Goofy4Ever = Lisa and Quincy and DS(14), DstepS(14). Wisconsin
goofyfreak = Lori and Scott with their 3 kids (also extended family). Virginia
GOS = Heather and Rick. England
*goslingl=Leisha and Tom from Kentucky
* hockeychic = Kim and Mike and their DD who will be 17. Canada
* JENNANDJARYD = Jenn and her DS who will be 12. Colorado
JLDSMD = Jeff and his wife Suz and their DS who will be 9. Wisconsin
* JOANNEL = Joanne and Roger. Florida
Karen Mouse = Karen and Neil and their DS who will also be 9. England
medicalman = Sean and Cath with their DD. England
millerpjm = Jen and Pete with their DS who will be 6. Wisconsin
* mohrt2 = Frank. Connecticut
Morsel = Chris and Lynn. New York
* Nerbie Pie = Bernie and Sean and their kids Bailey and Gary. Canada.
*njprincess=Kathy. New Jersey
*NOKIDZ - Chris (44), Lori (38) Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
*Ranzatan= Arleen and Alex. South Carolina
ST Cruisers = Tony and Stacy. Wisconsin.
Team Fun Pants = Kristin and Jesse. Wisconsin.
*tikimimi and tikimack--Mimi and Mack. Georgia
Timon/Darkrobe = Cass and Rob and their DD Kira (3 at the time of sailing) Canada.
*tinkerbellmom1 = Sheri and Pat with their DS Dakota and DS Austin 15. Nevada
*Verandah Man = Andy and Hazel. New Jersey
Walt & Di = Walt and Di (pretty easy to remember that one). Texas.

Friends of the Bash on the Boat--Friends that cannot join us this time around. You will all be missed!
arielhead = Tanya and DH with their DD (will be 14) and DS (will be 9). West Virginia.
minnieandmickey = Becky and Sean. California.
Oybolshoi = Brenda and Jason. Missouri.
Scouter = Rose, Bob, and Sean. New York


I will try to update that list as we go. If I forgot anyone or if you want different info posted, please PM me. I will NOT be putting room numbers up on this post.

A good place to start for planning this trip would be Cass' website. She has done a great job to organize almost everything you'll need for this cruise and posting here on the BOB board. Here is the link to her site: http://www.cassworld.ca/bobers.htm


Here are links to posts that we found important through this and the previous threads.

INFO REGARDING POSSIBLE GROUP RATE AT THE RADISSON THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CRUISE:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=1415

IMPORTANT DATES
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=8975

SIGNATURE LINE LOGOS
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=5528

DIS TAG
More to come on this. If you see us talking about it and want to play, please PM Karen (Karen Mouse) or Jen (millerpjm).

For how it works, click here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=165

CLIP ART FOR DOOR MAGNETS
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=3646

EXCURSIONS
St. Maarten Excursions:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=3265

St. Thomas/St. John Excursions:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=3263

[color="red"]Non-Disney Excursions for St. Maarten and St. Thomas: [/COLOR
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...postcount=8752


Incase anyone is wondering what the FO game we play here on the B.O.B. cruise meets thread, Jen gave a good explanation of the game:

FO is a game (for lack of a better description) that was started on the Konked Kruiser thread that some of us belonged to for the October 07 cruise. Don't ask me who started it or how, I joined that threead late.

Anyway, the game in a nutshell....if you post, and your post is the beginning of a page, then you try to get the second post on the page also. It means you have started a "Fresh One" or "First One" (I forget what the actual term was).

Now, this isn't always as easy as it seems - if there are multiple posters on at the same time, and someone else gets the second post, you don't get to "claim the FO". The 40 second rule between postings comes into play.

Mystery of the Pancake Bunny:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=531

[captchris]

FO for the new thread...

[tikimimi]

Woo-hoo! #18! Here we go!

[Timon]

Thanks Chris :hug:

[captchris]

Here's the numbers for the last thread.

Who Posted?
Total Posts: 3,739
User Name Posts
Verandah Man 475
GOS 444
njprincess 291
captchris 279
Dyerneeds 278
Karen Mouse 247
JOANNEL 186
cntkg1 178
Nerbiepie 155
danandnan 144
goslingl 141
Walt & Di 127
tikimimi 124
Timon 92
goofyfreak 78
minnieandmickey 69
millerpjm 59
CRSNDSNY 54
disgrits 46
dizneycrazy4 43
Cheryl N. WI 42
Scouter 41
B9erSteve 34
Tart Annihilator 18
Goofy4Ever 18
bigred 14
Ranzatan 13
DISNEYDUET 10
A fat english gent 10
mohrt2 6
WDWLVR 6
Tinkerbell.RN 5
LeesyUD 4
Charlie Tuna 2
acourtwdw2 2
acourtwdw 2
jbm02 1
EPCOT_VA 1

[njprincess]

Woo Hoo :woohoo:!!! Page 1!!! :yay:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Signing up for the new thread!

And, I thought I'd repost what I was sending before the jump... about Build-a-Bear and pirates!



With all the talk about Build-a-Bear and pirates, I have to add our pirate bear story. We had a birthday party for Megan and Sarah at Build-a-Bear (2007, I think). We ended up being able to make an extra bear for the price we paid. All of the girls at the party helped make a bear for Matthew. He picked out the pirate outfit and dubbed him Captain Dave (using his middle name for the bear!)

The girls always choose a Build-a-Bear animal to bring on trips (we probably have 20!) So, we'll have to see if we can squeeze Captain Dave in the suitcase for the cruise!

Also speaking of BAB.... Has anyone else been to the T-Rex restaurant at WDW? The theming and the food are fantastic. Plus, they have a Build-a-Dino area in the shop. It is a Build-a-Bear cousin...not a knock-off. Our girls made the cutest dinosaurs!

[Timon]

Signing up for the new thread!

And, I thought I'd repost what I was sending before the jump... about Build-a-Bear and pirates!



With all the talk about Build-a-Bear and pirates, I have to add our pirate bear story. We had a birthday party for Megan and Sarah at Build-a-Bear (2007, I think). We ended up being able to make an extra bear for the price we paid. All of the girls at the party helped make a bear for Matthew. He picked out the pirate outfit and dubbed him Captain Dave (using his middle name for the bear!)

The girls always choose a Build-a-Bear animal to bring on trips (we probably have 20!) So, we'll have to see if we can squeeze Captain Dave in the suitcase for the cruise!

Also speaking of BAB.... Has anyone else been to the T-Rex restaurant at WDW? The theming and the food are fantastic. Plus, they have a Build-a-Dino area in the shop. It is a Build-a-Bear cousin...not a knock-off. Our girls made the cutest dinosaurs!


Hi Beth, good to see you :wave2:

I've never been to Build-a-Bear but I'm sure I will someday with Kira ;)


I am looking forward to trying out T-Rex on our October trip, it looks really cool! :cool1:

[B9erSteve]

sub'n I'm at work and can't really talk too much.

[tikimimi]

Woo Hoo :woohoo:!!! Page 1!!! :yay:

Glad you made it, Sis!

Chris - Thanks for opening it for us!!

[Verandah Man]

Thanks Chris, but thread #17 is still active at this point.

[captchris]

Thanks Chris, but thread #17 is still active at this point.
I don't know how to lock it or who to contact to lock it.

[njprincess]

Signing up for the new thread!

And, I thought I'd repost what I was sending before the jump... about Build-a-Bear and pirates!



With all the talk about Build-a-Bear and pirates, I have to add our pirate bear story. We had a birthday party for Megan and Sarah at Build-a-Bear (2007, I think). We ended up being able to make an extra bear for the price we paid. All of the girls at the party helped make a bear for Matthew. He picked out the pirate outfit and dubbed him Captain Dave (using his middle name for the bear!)

The girls always choose a Build-a-Bear animal to bring on trips (we probably have 20!) So, we'll have to see if we can squeeze Captain Dave in the suitcase for the cruise!

Also speaking of BAB.... Has anyone else been to the T-Rex restaurant at WDW? The theming and the food are fantastic. Plus, they have a Build-a-Dino area in the shop. It is a Build-a-Bear cousin...not a knock-off. Our girls made the cutest dinosaurs!

Have you checked out Tinkerbell Monkey's blog? http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29875697&postcount=16

[Verandah Man]

I don't know how to lock it or who to contact to lock it.



A mod or webmaster needs to lock the old thread.

[njprincess]

Hi Beth, good to see you :wave2:

I've never been to Build-a-Bear but I'm sure I will someday with Kira ;)


I am looking forward to trying out T-Rex on our October trip, it looks really cool! :cool1:

Good luck Cass! Watch out for Build A Bear - they have a device that will suck the money right out of parent's pockets (they do this while the kids are watching their bear get stuffed!)

Once you get done with all the accessories it costs a small fortune.

[Timon]

Good luck Cass! Watch out for Build A Bear - they have a device that will suck the money right out of parent's pockets (they do this while the kids are watching their bear get stuffed!)

Once you get done with all the accessories it costs a small fortune.

Yeah, that's the reason I keep Rob away from that store :lmao: :rotfl2:

Bernie's on her way, gotta run :wave2:

Have a great night folks! :cool1:

[Dyerneeds]

underdog checking in. thanks to my moving buddy becky....who looks beautiful in her red dress by the way.:cheer2: :flower3:

[Verandah Man]

I'm off to bed good night all.........:wave2:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Hi Beth, good to see you :wave2:

I've never been to Build-a-Bear but I'm sure I will someday with Kira ;)


I am looking forward to trying out T-Rex on our October trip, it looks really cool! :cool1:

T-Rex will be tops on our list for any WDW visit now. It was great!

Build-a-Bear is a really cool place, but as someone else mentioned, it does end up costing more than you expect! The clothes are cute, but they have shoes for the bears that actually cost as much as kids shoes at Target!

As I said, we have quite a few and they don't all belong to the kids!:)

[Tinkerbell.RN]

NJ Princess: Tinkerbell (the monkey)'s blog is too cute!!!:goodvibes

[njprincess]

NJ Princess: Tinkerbell (the monkey)'s blog is too cute!!!:goodvibes

Glad you enjoyed it! She wants to come on the B.O.B. cruise now!

[goofyfreak]

Glad you enjoyed it! She wants to come on the B.O.B. cruise now!

Oh, I hope she does.:thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

Cass, how is Kira today? Swelling going down? I sure hope so.

[goofyfreak]

Mike I had your back on #17 with the food stuff.........I totally get you my friend.:thumbsup2

[minnieandmickey]

underdog checking in. thanks to my moving buddy becky....who looks beautiful in her red dress by the way.:cheer2: :flower3:

Awww thanks......it matched all the luggage you made me carry over here.:rotfl2:

[minnieandmickey]

Cass, how is Kira today? Swelling going down? I sure hope so.

yes yes update please!

[goofyfreak]

25 Random Facts about me:

1. I am a true redhead.
2. I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 14,500 feet.
3. I love college basketball but don't ever watch the NBA.
4. I love to surprise people.
5. I've been told I can tell someone to go to he11 in just a certain way that they would look forward to the trip.
6. I love my sister. She is my best friend.
7. I love my job even though no one ever knows what a Dosimetrist is.
8. I enjoy planning vacations. Especially Disney ones.
9. I have asthma and extremely allergic to horses.
10. My favorite actor is Rob Lowe.
11. I was in several piano competitions when in High School and College.
12. I was a cheerleader.
13. I have lost over 50 lbs over the last year and 3 months.
14. I love watermelon.
15. I have great friends I met on the internet although I tell my daughter never to talk to strangers on the internet.
16. I love my kids more than I could have ever imagined loving someone.
17. My husband is just plain fun.
18. I am going to England in 2010. My first trip overseas.
19. I love to go to college football games.
20. I don't like mixed foods.
21. I love candy canes. I freeze them after Christmas so I have them all year long.
22. I play the trumpet.
23. My favorite meal is always on Sunday after church at my mama's house in WV.
24. I love being a mommy.
25. I am blessed for having good health, great friends, and even greater family.

[JLDSMD]

Evening Everyone. We're home from Mexico. AFEG, a.k.a. MD, also a.k.a. Taj, still has about 2 hours until he lands (just checked his flight radar - he's somewhere over the Northern Atlantic right now).

Weather was wonderful down there and down right Hot most of the days.

[JLDSMD]

I see you guys made it to thread #18 while I was gone. Good job.

I'm back on now that we're done with #17. (btw, who was it that said I couldn't stay away for a whole thread? :confused3 :rolleyes1 )

[JLDSMD]

Where ya going?

Nancy, congrats on getting the 65,000th post on all of the BOB threads. Way to go. :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

75 pages on BOB 17 since I left. Anything I really need to go back and read?

[JLDSMD]

Oh, how about a welcome home to me FO?

[JLDSMD]

Wow, on the DIS for only 10 minutes and I'm already top poster. :cool1:

Guess I have some posting to make up for.

[JLDSMD]

So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

[JLDSMD]

Well kids, I'm exhausted and am going to call it a night. We went to bed by 10:00 every night, so I'm still on that schedule. On the good side, I was up by 6:00 a.m. every morning, so waking at 5:30 tomorrow shouldn't be too hard.

I'll check back tomorrow. Night.

[Timon]

Cass, how is Kira today? Swelling going down? I sure hope so.

She's doing much better, no swelling and all the welts are gone :thumbsup2 Thanks for asking :flower3:

Evening Everyone. We're home from Mexico. AFEG, a.k.a. MD, also a.k.a. Taj, still has about 2 hours until he lands (just checked his flight radar - he's somewhere over the Northern Atlantic right now).

Weather was wonderful down there and down right Hot most of the days.

Welcome home Jeff & Chris :cheer2: :cool1:


So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

We would LOVE to see some photos ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

[GOS]

Hi Beth, good to see you :wave2:

I've never been to Build-a-Bear but I'm sure I will someday with Kira ;)


I am looking forward to trying out T-Rex on our October trip, it looks really cool! :cool1:
Morning. Well #18. Thought we would start a new thread last night. I'll have to back and read the last couple of pages. We'' done BOB'ers.

Cass, they have a great Build-a-Bear in DL. I think it's the only store where you can by Disney outfits for Bears.

[GOS]

T-Rex will be tops on our list for any WDW visit now. It was great!

Build-a-Bear is a really cool place, but as someone else mentioned, it does end up costing more than you expect! The clothes are cute, but they have shoes for the bears that actually cost as much as kids shoes at Target!

As I said, we have quite a few and they don't all belong to the kids!:)

I loooked for an outfit for Algae..a.k.a Plankton, but they were all too big.

[GOS]

25 Random Facts about me:

13. I have lost over 50 lbs over the last year and 3 months.

18. I am going to England in 2010. My first trip overseas.



Lori...good for you on the total weightloss. When are you booked for your trip to see us all?

[GOS]

Evening Everyone. We're home from Mexico. AFEG, a.k.a. MD, also a.k.a. Taj, still has about 2 hours until he lands (just checked his flight radar - he's somewhere over the Northern Atlantic right now).

Weather was wonderful down there and down right Hot most of the days.

Welcome back Jeff....we need vacation pictures to cheer us all up.

[GOS]

So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

ME please. And while you at it, Repo ones as well????

[GOS]

BTW...it's raining here today, but I know that some parts of South England got more snow last night.

I hope AFEG landed safely yesterday and he was dressed appropriately. He would be freezing if he had shorts on when they arrived back.

[Karen Mouse]

Phew! - I made it!

What a trudge it was to get here! - thick snow outside and 6 more hours of it forecast all day today:rolleyes:

Luckily I followed the breadcrumb trail that Kathy laid and found you all. :goodvibes :thumbsup2

I'll go back and read now.:thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

Evening Everyone. We're home from Mexico. AFEG, a.k.a. MD, also a.k.a. Taj, still has about 2 hours until he lands (just checked his flight radar - he's somewhere over the Northern Atlantic right now).

Weather was wonderful down there and down right Hot most of the days.

Quite a few airports round by us are currently closed due to last nights snow dump:sad2: - I hope he lands safely

So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here..

Post them here! - post 'em!, post 'em!

She's doing much better, no swelling and all the welts are gone :thumbsup2 Thanks for asking :flower3:

Great news:goodvibes :grouphug:

I loooked for an outfit for Algae..a.k.a Plankton, but they were all too big.

I did too last year:rotfl:

BTW...it's raining here today, but I know that some parts of South England got more snow last night.

I hope AFEG landed safely yesterday and he was dressed appropriately. He would be freezing if he had shorts on when they arrived back.

Please send the rain to the Midlands... we have another 6 hours forecast this afternoon:sad2:

At least we got a snow day off school today:cool1:

[goofyfreak]

Evening Everyone. We're home from Mexico. AFEG, a.k.a. MD, also a.k.a. Taj, still has about 2 hours until he lands (just checked his flight radar - he's somewhere over the Northern Atlantic right now).

Weather was wonderful down there and down right Hot most of the days.

Welcome back. Did you all have a great time?

[goofyfreak]

Wow, on the DIS for only 10 minutes and I'm already top poster. :cool1:

Guess I have some posting to make up for.

You are sooooo funny.

[goofyfreak]

Early morning F.O.

[goofyfreak]

So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

I would love to see your pics. I like seeing everyone's pics Disney or not. So please post away.:thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

She's doing much better, no swelling and all the welts are gone :thumbsup2 Thanks for asking :flower3:




goodie. I hope that never happens again.

[goofyfreak]

Lori...good for you on the total weightloss. When are you booked for your trip to see us all?

We are told to come in August because of Football and touring the castle. So I guess August it is. We are planning on spending about 5 days in London.:thumbsup2 Oh, and thanks on the congrats. I still have a few more I want to lose before my cruise in May.

[Verandah Man]

Glad you enjoyed it! She wants to come on the B.O.B. cruise now!


Captain Jack is a Happy Pirate!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

Morning all. Gotta run get ready for work. It is supposed to be really cold here this morning. Haven't looked yet to see what it is.

[Verandah Man]

Morning all. Gotta run get ready for work. It is supposed to be really cold here this morning. Haven't looked yet to see what it is.


It's cold here Lori, 15* this morning with wind chills in the single digits.....:cold:

[Verandah Man]

Morning Everyone and Welcome Back to our weary travelers, yes please post the pics here, maybe it will help warm us up as well!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

OK, gotta run myself here, see y'all later on.........:wave2:

[tikimimi]

Well, good morning here! Leaving for work with wind chills in the single digits and wishing I were on deck with the sail-away party!

[dizneycrazy4]

So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

Welcome back, I would love to see pictures.:cheer2:

[dizneycrazy4]

Cass : soo glad Kira is feeling better.:grouphug:

[njprincess]

Captain Jack is a Happy Pirate!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

This is getting to be quite a gathering of stuffed companions! Maybe they will have to have their own DIS Meet!

[dizneycrazy4]

Nancy, congrats on getting the 65,000th post on all of the BOB threads. Way to go. :cool1:

:cheer2: :cheer2: Congrats Nancy. :cool1: :cool1:

[njprincess]

7. I love my job even though no one ever knows what a Dosimetrist is.


I looked this up on Wikipedia - you must be really smart!!! :worship:

[njprincess]

Dosimetrist F.O.

[cntkg1]

Thanks for the breadcrumbs Kathy! :hug:
I never got to answer your question from yesterday though...I'm not feeling the best. We have a few concerns that the doctor needs to look at today. Thanks so much for asking dear. :angel: (I did say a few prayers for Mod Mary too).

Jeff So nice to see you back and posting with us. You'll have to tell us all about Mexico! Hope you all had a great time. Plz post pics!!

Cass: Nice to hear that Kira is doing better.

Lori: A cruise in May? Do tell. :)

Loved reading everyone's 25 interesting facts. I'll try to put a list together but may only come up with 5 interesting facts...the rest will be B O R I N G !!! :goodvibes

Heather: Thanks for the Valentine's. :flower3:

[cntkg1]

I looked this up on Wikipedia - you must be really smart!!! :worship:

And believe me, those of us who need people like Lori are truly appreciative of their braininess! :grouphug:

[danandnan]

Boy, already this thread is filling up fast! A lot happened overnight while I was sleeping!

Very cold here today but at least we're prepared for it. I feel bad for those of you in the south who don't have as many resources for keeping warm.

Re Biggest Loser: It definitely was the right choice even though poor Carla paid the price. The brown team has tried harder. Still don't understand how Joelle lasted as long as she did. Wouldn't it be something if Carla came back at the end & won the 2nd place prize!!!!



So, anyone care to see pictures of our trip? I know it isn't Disney related, so I can PM them instead of posting them here.

I do have to say, our hotel seemed very Disney-ish in Playa. I would put it on par with a Moderate like Dixie Landings or Caribbean Beach. The pathways totally reminded me of those types of properties. They also had several people continuously cleaning around the grounds, probably more so than you see around Disney.

I'd like to see them - it's nice to be able to compare & also to see a warmer climate.


Nancy

[JOANNEL]

Good morning all,

Darn these jobs I missed the move.

It was 26 this morning in Sunny Florida, my poor dafodils don't know what to think. I hope this is it for us. Spring please come!!!

Jeff- we would love pictures.

Nancy- glad it went well...

Happy Thursday

[JLDSMD]

BTW...it's raining here today, but I know that some parts of South England got more snow last night.

I hope AFEG landed safely yesterday and he was dressed appropriately. He would be freezing if he had shorts on when they arrived back.


I got off the plane in Chicago last night with my shorts and crocs w/ no socks last night. It was only 10* F air temp (below 0* w/ the windchill). It was mighty cold last night. However, they're talking about 40*+ this weekend. :cool1:

We heard about all the snow England was getting. Even with it, the flights this week from there were on time surprisingly.

Suz was telling me that Chris was giving Hazel grief for packing her Ugg's and a jacket. Wonder who's complaining now. :rotfl2:

I believe their kids were out of school 2 days this week.

[JLDSMD]

Welcome back Jeff....we need vacation pictures to cheer us all up.

Cheering up? What's everyone so down about?

Look at the bright side, in 9 months from now I think we'll all be home from the BOB cruise. :rotfl2:

Just kidding, 8 1/2 months and we'll be getting ready to sail. :cool1:

[njprincess]

Good morning all,

Darn these jobs I missed the move.

It was 26 this morning in Sunny Florida, my poor dafodils don't know what to think. I hope this is it for us. Spring please come!!!

Happy Thursday

Allow me to explain your cold weather.

When I got on the plane to come home, I had this conversation:

Flight attendant: How are you today?

Me: I am fine. How are you?

Flight attendant: I'm fine too except for the fact that this plane is going to New Jersey!

Me: Oh, yeah? Well, I brought the good weather down with me and I can take it back with me. (70's and sunny while we were there, have pictures to prove it!)

Flight attendant: hahahaha!

Me: Bwhahahahahah!

So sorry I caused your cold weather Joanne!

[Walt & Di]

Yea...Made Page 5 :happytv:

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

Welcome back. Did you all have a great time?

Awesome time. Thanks for asking. Didn't do much except relax/play by the pool. Went to the beach once (I took DS another time), but it we just had a great time being together.

DS loves just spending time in the pool and with mom and dad so that was great too.

We will be doing something like this again. Maybe more will like to join next time. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

Yea...Made Page 5 :happytv:

Walt :cool1:


Setting the bar low these days now, huh Walt? Must be prepping yourself for retirement. :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Sorry Cass, missed the post about Kira. Hope she's doing well.

[JLDSMD]

I'll see what I can do to off-load my pictures from my camera today. We also have pics on Suz camera. If it is here, I will try to move those as well before I leave for work.

Now finding time to get them on here today will probably be hard seeing I've been off for a week.

[GOS]

I looked this up on Wikipedia - you must be really smart!!! :worship:

Is it something like this???

A dosimetrist is a member of a radiation oncology team who specializes in the operation of radiation equipments (ie. linear accelerator) and calculations of dosages in cooperation with oncologists. According to the AAMD (American Association of Medical Dosimetrists), the Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

[goslingl]

Setting the bar low these days now, huh Walt? Must be prepping yourself for retirement. :lmao:

Welcome back! Please post your pictures. It is a blamy 9 degrees in Ky today. They said it will be in the 50 this weekend and 60 next week. YEA!!!

Nancy - here is some pixiedust:

Kathy - Thanks for the bread crums. You all were chatty last night. There is a build a bear close to were I work. I may have to make a trip into the store and if a monkey just jumps in my hands I will have to take it home. :flower3:

[goslingl]

build a bear FO

[GOS]

Thanks for the breadcrumbs Kathy! :hug:
I never got to answer your question from yesterday though...I'm not feeling the best. We have a few concerns that the doctor needs to look at today. Thanks so much for asking dear. :angel: (I did say a few prayers for Mod Mary too).


Get better soon MG. Here's a few more for you

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gif

[JLDSMD]

So, are they ever going to close down Thread #17?

Has anyone sent a Mod a PM yet on it? I see people posting over still this morning.

[JLDSMD]

Well kids, guess it is back to reality. Going to go get ready for work. I'll try to check in later today with you.

[GOS]

I got off the plane in Chicago last night with my shorts and crocs w/ no socks last night. It was only 10* F air temp (below 0* w/ the windchill). It was mighty cold last night. However, they're talking about 40*+ this weekend. :cool1:

We heard about all the snow England was getting. Even with it, the flights this week from there were on time surprisingly.

Suz was telling me that Chris was giving Hazel grief for packing her Ugg's and a jacket. Wonder who's complaining now. :rotfl2:

I believe their kids were out of school 2 days this week.

Croc's and shorts...Man, are you mad?

Good for Hazel for thinking ahead.

[GOS]

So, are they ever going to close down Thread #17?

Has anyone sent a Mod a PM yet on it? I see people posting over still this morning.

I think Mary used to close for us, but she's been out of action lately.

[Verandah Man]

I think Mary used to close for us, but she's been out of action lately.


Mary is no longer a mod, she won't be able to close the threads anymore......:guilty:

[cntkg1]

Nancy- glad it went well...



I thank you for your optimism Joanne. :hug: I'm praying that when I get my results in 8 more days that things really did go well. :thumbsup2

Is it something like this???

A dosimetrist is a member of a radiation oncology team who specializes in the operation of radiation equipments (ie. linear accelerator) and calculations of dosages in cooperation with oncologists. According to the AAMD (American Association of Medical Dosimetrists), the Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

See? She is a smarty. :)

Nancy - here is some pixiedust:




Get better soon MG. Here's a few more for you

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_16.gif

Thanks for the extra "dust stuff" girls. I appreciate all the good thoughts coming my way. :grouphug:

[JLDSMD]

Croc's and shorts...Man, are you mad?

Good for Hazel for thinking ahead.


Not mad, just that a little bit of cold doesn't affect me too much when I'm so warm. I did put my jeans and socks on before I walked out of the terminal though this time.

[JOANNEL]

Allow me to explain your cold weather.

When I got on the plane to come home, I had this conversation:

Flight attendant: How are you today?

Me: I am fine. How are you?

Flight attendant: I'm fine too except for the fact that this plane is going to New Jersey!

Me: Oh, yeah? Well, I brought the good weather down with me and I can take it back with me. (70's and sunny while we were there, have pictures to prove it!)

Flight attendant: hahahaha!

Me: Bwhahahahahah!

So sorry I caused your cold weather Joanne!

Please come take it back!!!!! There were people walking the beach in winter clothes.

[Walt & Di]

Setting the bar low these days now, huh Walt? Must be prepping yourself for retirement. :lmao:
Welcome Back Jeff,

Yep, no worries about being number 1 in the office...:rotfl2: ;)

Di mentioned that she might want to join the 4th of July picnic..:snooty:

Could you tell me where and when, so I can see if it fits into our travels this summer...;) :moped:

Have a great day catching up...:goodvibes

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

Pictures are downloaded now. I took the time before getting ready for work to do it. Just have to go through them, see which are clear and then categorize them.

From both cards we only had 277 pics (since we didn't go off and do anything the number was down). Figure 5% wasted pics (blurry, etc) and many that WON'T be posted on the DIS, I probably still have 200+.

I should be able to find a good 30-40 to put in groups to post. Hope that isn't too many.

[JLDSMD]

Welcome Back Jeff,

Yep, no worries about being number 1 in the office...:rotfl2: ;)

Di mentioned that she might want to join the 4th of July picnic..:snooty:

Could you tell me where and when, so I can see if it fits into our travels this summer...;) :moped:

Have a great day catching up...:goodvibes

Walt :cool1:


Ummm....July 4th? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That would be cool though if you could make it up. I'll PM you when we get a little closer and when we know it is a definite go (which it should be). :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

O.K., now I really have to get ready for work. Have to get DS out the door to school in 10 minutes. Hope I make it.

[captchris]

Good morning everyone.

It was 7 here when I got out of bed, and 9 when I took the kids to the bus stop. This winter is getting old really fast!

Welcome back Jeff. Glad to hear you had a good time south of the border. I'll send a PM to a mod to have them close the thread.

[captchris]

Good morning FO

[Walt & Di]

Ummm....July 4th? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That would be cool though if you could make it up. I'll PM you when we get a little closer and when we know it is a definite go (which it should be). :cool1:

Thanks by end of March would be great..A_ al about planning, just like a good accountant ...:rotfl2: :lmao: :happytv:

Just yesterday, planning on visting "Mustang Sally",when we visit Mike and Robin, playing at Put-in-Bay, Ohio at Home of the World's Longest Bar...:cheer2: :moped:

Walt :cool1:

[captchris]

Ok, I sent a PM to lbgraves asking her to close #17.

[dizneycrazy4]

Welcome Back Jeff,

Yep, no worries about being number 1 in the office...:rotfl2: ;)

Di mentioned that she might want to join the 4th of July picnic..:snooty:
Could you tell me where and when, so I can see if it fits into our travels this summer...;) :moped:

Have a great day catching up...:goodvibes

Walt :cool1:

Oh please do.

[dizneycrazy4]

O.K., now I really have to get ready for work. Have to get DS out the door to school in 10 minutes. Hope I make it.

Oh the joys of reality.:rotfl2:

[disgrits]

LOLOLOL.....I didn't know there was a new thread. Thanks for the heads up.....I've been posting all morning on the other one. :rotfl2:

[dizneycrazy4]

Pictures are downloaded now. I took the time before getting ready for work to do it. Just have to go through them, see which are clear and then categorize them.

From both cards we only had 277 pics (since we didn't go off and do anything the number was down). Figure 5% wasted pics (blurry, etc) and many that WON'T be posted on the DIS, I probably still have 200+.

I should be able to find a good 30-40 to put in groups to post. Hope that isn't too many.

Never too many pictures:cool1:

[disgrits]

I posted this on the other thread, but I want to re-post it in case Mel is lurking....

Good morning everyone. I woke up this morning with Mel on my mind.

Mel, are you around here somewhere? I am wondering if your brother is still deployed? I had an appointment at Walter Reed Army Hospital yesterday, and as I walked in the door, the sights I saw reminded me that even as my life goes on and on, there are men and women who have their (family) life on hold and are fighting in a war. So, if you're reading this, Mel, please know that your brother, and all other deployed service members (UK & other countries, too) are in my prayers......

Sorry to be a little sappy this morning, y'all, but yesterday was an eye-opener for me......

Y'all have a great day!

[JOANNEL]

LOLOLOL.....I didn't know there was a new thread. Thanks for the heads up.....I've been posting all morning on the other one. :rotfl2:

me too!!!

[JOANNEL]

O.K., now I really have to get ready for work. Have to get DS out the door to school in 10 minutes. Hope I make it.

Welcome back to the real world.

[Walt & Di]

LOLOLOL.....I didn't know there was a new thread. Thanks for the heads up.....I've been posting all morning on the other one. :rotfl2:

Thanks Paige for the King Cake Recipe...:joker: :moped:

Walt :thumbsup2 :cool1: :moped:

[Karen Mouse]

We are told to come in August because of Football and touring the castle. So I guess August it is. We are planning on spending about 5 days in London.:thumbsup2 Oh, and thanks on the congrats. I still have a few more I want to lose before my cruise in May.

Let us know your dates and we can head down to London to meet up.:thumbsup2

I'm not feeling the best. We have a few concerns that the doctor needs to look at today.

pixiedust: :grouphug: pixiedust: :grouphug: pixiedust: :grouphug:

Good luck for your results Nancypixiedust:

Is it something like this???

A dosimetrist is a member of a radiation oncology team who specializes in the operation of radiation equipments (ie. linear accelerator) and calculations of dosages in cooperation with oncologists. According to the AAMD (American Association of Medical Dosimetrists), the Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

Wow!

I'm praying that when I get my results in 8 more days that things really did go well. :thumbsup2

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Pictures are downloaded now.
I should be able to find a good 30-40 to put in groups to post. Hope that isn't too many.

40 is not enough:goodvibes

I posted this on the other thread, but I want to re-post it in case Mel is lurking....

Good morning everyone. I woke up this morning with Mel on my mind.

Mel, are you around here somewhere? I am wondering if your brother is still deployed? I had an appointment at Walter Reed Army Hospital yesterday, and as I walked in the door, the sights I saw reminded me that even as my life goes on and on, there are men and women who have their (family) life on hold and are fighting in a war. So, if you're reading this, Mel, please know that your brother, and all other deployed service members (UK & other countries, too) are in my prayers......

Sorry to be a little sappy this morning, y'all, but yesterday was an eye-opener for me......

Y'all have a great day!

:grouphug:

[Karen Mouse]

Good afternoon folks.

Not much going on here today. Even my hair appointment was cancelled as their staff couldnt get to work:rolleyes:

We're making double choc chip cookies in a while::yes::

[disgrits]

me too!!!

Do you think they're trying to tell us something!?!:rotfl: :rotfl:

They were probably planning a surprise party for us......:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

[disgrits]

Do you think they're trying to tell us something!?!:rotfl: :rotfl:

They were probably planning a surprise party for us......:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

Good afternoon folks.

Not much going on here today. Even my hair appointment was cancelled as their staff couldnt get to work:rolleyes:

We're making double choc chip cookies in a while::yes::

I knew it!! Woo Hoo double choc chip cookies for me and Joanne!:cool1:

[danandnan]

Andy,

ALl that snow is amazing, please be careful shovelling..


Andy you think you have Snow we have 38 inches on the level in our front yard:guilty::guilty::guilty:. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
If you want some of it I will send it your way.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

DAN

[Karen Mouse]

I knew it!! Woo Hoo double choc chip cookies for me and Joanne!:cool1:

You're welcome to them, but they might be a bit cold by the time your plane lands:goodvibes

[disgrits]

You're welcome to them, but they might be a bit cold by the time your plane lands:goodvibes

I'll bring Louisiana coffee, so we can brew some and dip the cookies in it. Whaddya say?:cheer2:

[JLDSMD]

Oh the joys of reality.:rotfl2:

Yeah, didn't help when the flight attendent came on yesterday and said we were on the flight back to reality (meaning the temps were single digits). :sad2:

Now the double whammy of being back at work. Haven't even gone upstairs yet to the main office. Boss' vehicle isn't here, so don't have to get bombarded with that either. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

You're welcome to them, but they might be a bit cold by the time your plane lands:goodvibes

Midwest Airlines serves their chocolate chip cookies warm on their flights. :thumbsup2

[millerpjm]

Ummm....July 4th? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That would be cool though if you could make it up. I'll PM you when we get a little closer and when we know it is a definite go (which it should be). :cool1:

I hope so....we had a great time last year!!!

[njprincess]

Is it something like this???

A dosimetrist is a member of a radiation oncology team who specializes in the operation of radiation equipments (ie. linear accelerator) and calculations of dosages in cooperation with oncologists. According to the AAMD (American Association of Medical Dosimetrists), the Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

Yes, but it also mentioned that some of the programs only accept 15 people!

Good afternoon folks.

Not much going on here today. Even my hair appointment was cancelled as their staff couldnt get to work:rolleyes:

We're making double choc chip cookies in a while::yes::

Yummy! I like mine crunchy.

Do you think they're trying to tell us something!?!:rotfl: :rotfl:

They were probably planning a surprise party for us......:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

Sorry Paige and Joanne! I PM'd a lot of people but I guess i missed you two - I wont the next time. Plus I thought you were on last night Joanne :confused3

You're welcome to them, but they might be a bit cold by the time your plane lands:goodvibes

No problem. Paige is bringing the Louisiana coffee to dip them in!

[disgrits]

Sorry Paige and Joanne! I PM'd a lot of people but I guess i missed you two - I wont the next time. Plus I thought you were on last night Joanne :confused3


Hey, it's no biggie. There are some days that I am dissing all day it seems and some days that I can't even get to my email.....

You can make it up to us by posting a few more pics....:flower3:

[Walt & Di]

Midwest Airlines serves their chocolate chip cookies warm on their flights. :thumbsup2

Southwest has prettier Flight Attendants :thumbsup2

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

Southwest has prettier Flight Attendants :thumbsup2

Walt :cool1:

Oh, we had the "experienced" crew on our United flight yesterday. The ORD-CUN-ORD route must one of the preferred ones for the seniority members. Figure, they're flying down with people going to a great vacation spot and coming back with people who had a nice break from the cold. Can't ask for better clients.

I do have to say the service on United was really good. Better than any airline we've been on in the past few years. Will definitely fly them again (this was our first flight with them).

[GOS]

Let us know your dates and we can head down to London to meet up.:thumbsup2

Us too!

[njprincess]

Hey, it's no biggie. There are some days that I am dissing all day it seems and some days that I can't even get to my email.....

You can make it up to us by posting a few more pics....:flower3:

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

I did actually finish the 1st section of my trip report today, which does have pictures, but of Disney (haven't gotten to that part yet). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2042077

The King Cake recipe looks fabulous! It looks like something nice to make for the office for Fat Tuesday (is that OK?) Just one question - where to you get the baby to bake into the cake? Does Michaels have stuff like that?

[Walt & Di]

[quote=njprincess;30111740]I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better.
[ ]

:mic: :wave2: Hope you feel better :flower3:

Walt :cool1:

[njprincess]

Oh, we had the "experienced" crew on our United flight yesterday. The ORD-CUN-ORD route must one of the preferred ones for the seniority members. Figure, they're flying down with people going to a great vacation spot and coming back with people who had a nice break from the cold. Can't ask for better clients.

I do have to say the service on United was really good. Better than any airline we've been on in the past few years. Will definitely fly them again (this was our first flight with them).

Boy am I glad to hear that! We are flying to Hawaii, in first class, on United in September, to celebrate my parent's 55 wedding anniversary. They had the cheapest fare and the best planes (777 from O'Hare to Honolulu) so we went with them. But I haven't flown with them for a long time, so I feel much better now.

[njprincess]

[quote=njprincess;30111740]I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better.
[ ]

:mic: :wave2: Hope you feel better :flower3:

Walt :cool1:

Thanks Walt!

[njprincess]

Feel better F.O.

[Walt & Di]

We are flying to Hawaii, in first class, on United in September,

Hey Mike,

Must have MONEY TREES in NJ and WI...:rolleyes:

See if you can find a couple for you and me....:grouphug:

Walt :cool1: :moped:

[goslingl]

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

I did actually finish the 1st section of my trip report today, which does have pictures, but of Disney (haven't gotten to that part yet). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2042077

The King Cake recipe looks fabulous! It looks like something nice to make for the office for Fat Tuesday (is that OK?) Just one question - where to you get the baby to bake into the cake? Does Michaels have stuff like that?

Kathy,

Feel better soon. I am working from home today. I have been working from home a couple times a week. It is great. I have Jack on my lap and Walter on my feet keeping them warm. :goodvibes

[njprincess]

Kathy,

Feel better soon. I am working from home today. I have been working from home a couple times a week. It is great. I have Jack on my lap and Walter on my feet keeping them warm. :goodvibes

Thanks!

You know, we still have seen any pictures of Walter yet...

[njprincess]

Hey Mike,

Must have MONEY TREES in NJ and WI...:rolleyes:

See if you can find a couple for you and me....:grouphug:

Walt :cool1: :moped:

No money trees, we've just been saving for this for awhile. :yay: Plus, my parents are paying for the hotel and the cruise once we get there. Yes, we KNOW how lucky we are!!!

[Walt & Di]

Kathy,

Feel better soon. I am working from home today. I have been working from home a couple times a week. It is great. I have Jack on my lap and Walter on my feet keeping them warm. :goodvibes

Never been called a Foot Warmer before :sad2:


But do give a good foot massage :upsidedow

Walt :thumbsup2 :moped: :cool1:

[Walt & Di]

No money trees, we've just been saving for this for awhile. :yay:

YEA YEA YEA that's what they all say in WI...:lmao: Now in NJ :happytv:

BTW, what exit do you live by....:) :confused3

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

Boy am I glad to hear that! We are flying to Hawaii, in first class, on United in September, to celebrate my parent's 55 wedding anniversary. They had the cheapest fare and the best planes (777 from O'Hare to Honolulu) so we went with them. But I haven't flown with them for a long time, so I feel much better now.

We were pleasently surprised. Suz was counting the number of times they came through the cabin offering stuff, taking garbage, and just their overall interaction and attitude.

We have not seen it like this in quite some time. Not sure if all flights with them are like that, but this one sure was. I'll have to ask my brother if this is common all the time. He flies them constently (3-4 trips to Asia a year and all other domestic trips).

[Walt & Di]

We were pleasently surprised. Suz was counting the number of times they came through the cabin offering stuff, taking garbage, and just their overall interaction and attitude.

We have not seen it like this in quite some time. Not sure if all flights with them are like that, but this one sure was. I'll have to ask my brother if this is common all the time. He flies them constently (3-4 trips to Asia a year and all other domestic trips).

Constantly on Southwest and at WDW ....:laundy:

Walt :cool1:

[Karen Mouse]

I'll bring Louisiana coffee, so we can brew some and dip the cookies in it. Whaddya say?:cheer2:

Me no likey coffee:scared: - I'll get the kettle on though and make us all a hot chocolate:thumbsup2

Midwest Airlines serves their chocolate chip cookies warm on their flights. :thumbsup2

:p :p :p :p



No problem. Paige is bringing the Louisiana coffee to dip them in!

:goodvibes

Us too!

Great! - me might actually get the UK Dis meet organised by then!:lmao:

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever

pixiedust: :grouphug: feel better soon

[goslingl]

Thanks!

You know, we still have seen any pictures of Walter yet...

I found my photobucket password.
Walter
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0009.jpg

Jack

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/DSC03837.jpg

[Walt & Di]

I found my photobucket password.
Walter
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0009.jpg





Just love Walter...He looks like our DGD and DGS's Bubbi, that DI walks every morning...Bubbi warms Di when she visits the kids overnight...Just have to lay all over you...Spoiled rotten...:grouphug:

Walt :cool1:

[goslingl]

This is what it looked like at our house this time last week.
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/IMG_1173.jpg
More Walter

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0015.jpg

[goslingl]

Just love Walter...He looks like our DGD and DGS's Bubbi, that DI walks every morning...Bubbi warms Di when she visits the kids overnight...Just have to lay all over you...Spoiled rotten...:grouphug:

Walt :cool1:

Walter is like a 50lb heater. He is the sweetest dog. He has been with us about a month and half. He has settled in very nicely. He is already spoiled. He was so well behaved when he first came to use but has learned some bad habits from Jack.

[Walt & Di]

This is what it looked like at our house this time last week.

More Walter

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0015.jpg

Bubbi was an Adopted Pound Dog...He is so lovable, and loves attention....He will give Di and I exercise in retirement...:laundy:

Walt :cool1: :moped:

[Walt & Di]

Can't post picture of Texas weather, because it changes all the time...31 to 80 degrees in one day...:goodvibes

FO for Walt :cool1:

[dizneycrazy4]

This is what it looked like at our house this time last week.
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/IMG_1173.jpg
More Walter

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0015.jpg

How he laying just doesn't look comfortable:goodvibes

[Walt & Di]

SHe was so well behaved when She first came to use but has learned some bad habits from Jack.


Same thing can be said about DI :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :happytv:

Walt :thumbsup2

[Timon]

Morning. Well #18. Thought we would start a new thread last night. I'll have to back and read the last couple of pages. We'' done BOB'ers.

Cass, they have a great Build-a-Bear in DL. I think it's the only store where you can by Disney outfits for Bears.

Cool! I think we may try to get down to DL next year, much cheaper for us and Kira will be at the right age for the bears, I will make sure we stop :thumbsup2 :cool1:

Sorry Cass, missed the post about Kira. Hope she's doing well.

No problem, she just had a reaction to something and we ended up at the ER. She's ok now :goodvibes

Not mad, just that a little bit of cold doesn't affect me too much when I'm so warm. I did put my jeans and socks on before I walked out of the terminal though this time.

I'm like that when I get back from vacation too! I am wearing crocs and shorts all the way home! I get the funniest looks from people :rolleyes1

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

I did actually finish the 1st section of my trip report today, which does have pictures, but of Disney (haven't gotten to that part yet). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2042077


Wooohooo, gonna go read it. I'm sick and Kira's still sick and all she wants to do is watch shows, so I am gonna grab the laptop and go cuddle with her and DIS :thumbsup2

No money trees, we've just been saving for this for awhile. :yay: Plus, my parents are paying for the hotel and the cruise once we get there. Yes, we KNOW how lucky we are!!!

Sounds wonderful! We went to Hawaii in 2000 and the only way we were able to go was because Rob's parents footed most of the bill. I fell in love with the big island and I'm looking forward to getting back one day, I would love to see Maui!

I found my photobucket password.
Walter
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0009.jpg

Jack

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/DSC03837.jpg


CUTE!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes

[Walt & Di]

CUTE!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes

Thanks...:rotfl2:

How's Uncle Walt's Baby this morning.Sorry, didn't read your post..trying to work and DIs at the same time..;) :angel:

Walt :cool1: :moped:

[danandnan]

[quote=njprincess;30111740]I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

You must have got my cold Kathy. I have been fighting it since Sunday.
A KONK KOLLER and a walk at CC would good about now?

Dan

[Timon]

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0015.jpg


:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:





Thanks...:rotfl2:

How's Uncle Walt's Baby this morning.Sorry, didn't read your post..trying to work and DIs at the same time..;) :angel:

Walt :cool1: :moped:

:lmao: :lmao:

[Nerbiepie]

Good morning everyone,

Hope everyone has a good day and hugs to those who need them :grouphug:

[njprincess]

pixiedust: :grouphug: feel better soon

Thanks!

I found my photobucket password.
Walter
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0009.jpg

Jack

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/DSC03837.jpg

They are too cute! How is Tommy doing with Walter?

[quote=njprincess;30111740]I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

You must have got my cold Kathy. I have been fighting it since Sunday.
A KONK KOLLER and a walk at CC would good about now?

Dan

Is that where I got it from? :lmao: I'm sure I would feel much better walking on the beach at CC with a KK in my hand!

[JLDSMD]

No problem, she just had a reaction to something and we ended up at the ER. She's ok now :goodvibes


Glad to hear everything is o.k.

[danandnan]

Is that where I got it from? :lmao: I'm sure I would feel much better walking on the beach at CC with a KK in my hand![/quote]


How is brother Frank doing? When you see him tell him Nancy and Dan say HI and see you in OCT.

DAN

[JLDSMD]

I'm like that when I get back from vacation too! I am wearing crocs and shorts all the way home! I get the funniest looks from people :rolleyes1


There was a guy in the international terminal that saw me and said to his wife, "must have just gotten in from a warm climate". I'm thinking, "yep, and I wish I was still there".

I can't fly home in jeans and a sweatshirt from a warm place. My body is heated up from a week in the sun, the plane will just be too hot (figure it sits on the ground in Mexico for at least one hour before coming home).

[njprincess]

Is that where I got it from? :lmao: I'm sure I would feel much better walking on the beach at CC with a KK in my hand!


How is brother Frank doing? When you see him tell him Nancy and Dan say HI and see you in OCT.

DAN[/QUOTE]

He is doing well. We had a great time last week. There will be more pictures of him as I get more of my trip report done.

[goslingl]

Same thing can be said about DI :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :happytv:

Walt :thumbsup2

You are in so much trouble if Di reads this. :lmao:

[goslingl]

Thanks!



They are too cute! How is Tommy doing with Walter?

[QUOTE=danandnan;30113018]

Is that where I got it from? :lmao: I'm sure I would feel much better walking on the beach at CC with a KK in my hand!

Tommy loves Walter. Walter is his dog which ticks me off because I resuced him he should love me better. :lmao:

CC always makes me feel better.

[goslingl]

Cc Fo

[cntkg1]

I posted this on the other thread, but I want to re-post it in case Mel is lurking....

Good morning everyone. I woke up this morning with Mel on my mind.

Mel, are you around here somewhere? I am wondering if your brother is still deployed? I had an appointment at Walter Reed Army Hospital yesterday, and as I walked in the door, the sights I saw reminded me that even as my life goes on and on, there are men and women who have their (family) life on hold and are fighting in a war. So, if you're reading this, Mel, please know that your brother, and all other deployed service members (UK & other countries, too) are in my prayers......

Sorry to be a little sappy this morning, y'all, but yesterday was an eye-opener for me......

Y'all have a great day!

Ditto from me too Mel. Well said Sistah. :thumbsup2

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

I did actually finish the 1st section of my trip report today, which does have pictures, but of Disney (haven't gotten to that part yet). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2042077

The King Cake recipe looks fabulous! It looks like something nice to make for the office for Fat Tuesday (is that OK?) Just one question - where to you get the baby to bake into the cake? Does Michaels have stuff like that?

Feel better Kathy. :hug: I'm off to read your trippie when I'm done here. How did I miss a recipe from Paige? I'd better go back a little more.

Kathy,

Feel better soon. I am working from home today. I have been working from home a couple times a week. It is great. I have Jack on my lap and Walter on my feet keeping them warm. :goodvibes

I found my photobucket password.
Walter
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/Photo0009.jpg

Jack

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp27/leishagosling/DSC03837.jpg



I was about to tell you that this is a "family thread" Leisha. Thanks for clarifying the identities of your "boyfriends". :cool1: :rotfl2:

Never been called a Foot Warmer before :sad2:


But do give a good foot massage :upsidedow

Walt :thumbsup2 :moped: :cool1:

You're about to be called more than a Foot Warmer Walt when Di reads your post today. :rotfl2:

How he laying just doesn't look comfortable:goodvibes

Same thing I thought. Looks like something is broken. :upsidedow :sad:

[cntkg1]

Just in case anyone is interested I'm posting a link to some Sunscreen Soap that I've been using. It only offers an SPF10 but it's better than nothing in these winter months when you may forget to use your sunscreen normally.

http://www.bethesdaskincare.com/product_info.php?products_id=65

Heather: While thumbing through a magazine I found an article concerning roses that you may be interested in. (It was right next to the article about the soap).

"To pep up flowers in a flash, just put the cut stem ends into an inch of boiling water for about 20 seconds." :flower3:

[millerpjm]

Oh, we had the "experienced" crew on our United flight yesterday. The ORD-CUN-ORD route must one of the preferred ones for the seniority members. Figure, they're flying down with people going to a great vacation spot and coming back with people who had a nice break from the cold. Can't ask for better clients.

I do have to say the service on United was really good. Better than any airline we've been on in the past few years. Will definitely fly them again (this was our first flight with them).

We flew United to Arizona, and I thought they did a nice job.

[captchris]

Oh, we had the "experienced" crew on our United flight yesterday. The ORD-CUN-ORD route must one of the preferred ones for the seniority members. Figure, they're flying down with people going to a great vacation spot and coming back with people who had a nice break from the cold. Can't ask for better clients.

I do have to say the service on United was really good. Better than any airline we've been on in the past few years. Will definitely fly them again (this was our first flight with them).
I only flew United once to Chicago and back. I really enjoyed listening to the cockpit/tower chatter on one of the channels. That was enjoyable. One thing that startled me though. While taxiing, I hear the O'hare tower come on and say, "United 153, you're that blue one down there right?" I thought to myself, "we are at the busiest airport in the world and the tower is identifiying us by our color?" How many other blue planes are there!

[Nerbiepie]

So tonight I will get to using photo bucket and post some pic's from various trips..lol be prepared for the photo flood!!!

Thanks again Cass!! :grouphug: but now they know who to blame for the flood of pic's..lol :artist:

Is it Friday yet??... wonder if I could take tomorrow off with no notice??..LOL

[JLDSMD]

How about a tease picture of the grounds of our hotel. This was the walk from the pool to our room (our building is right there on the left - upper level, backside though). The path continues around to the main building. Just a beautiful walk everyday.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2580.jpg

There were several buildings around the whole property, same as Disney sets it up. The pool was in the middle of the property. Here is a map of the property:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2631.jpg

[JLDSMD]

I'll try to sort through them all and get some groups together to post tonight or tomorrow.

[Walt & Di]

You're about to be called more than a Foot Warmer Walt when Di reads your post today. :rotfl2:

Yes, glutton for punishment..:snooty:

Just Giddy, since I have been called a short timer at work...Jeff started it this morning...:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

I only flew United once to Chicago and back. I really enjoyed listening to the cockpit/tower chatter on one of the channels. That was enjoyable. One thing that startled me though. While taxiing, I hear the O'hare tower come on and say, "United 153, you're that blue one down there right?" I thought to myself, "we are at the busiest airport in the world and the tower is identifiying us by our color?" How many other blue planes are there!

I LOVED Channel 9 on the flight. It was cool. I listened to it before the movie and TV shows were played and then again after while we were landing. I let my DS listen to it for the last 15 minutes of the flight. He thought that was too cool.

[Walt & Di]

How about a tease picture of the grounds of our hotel. This was the walk from the pool to our room (our building is right there on the left - upper level, backside though). The path continues around to the main building. Just a beautiful walk everyday.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2580.jpg

There were several buildings around the whole property, same as Disney sets it up. The pool was in the middle of the property. Here is a map of the property:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2631.jpg

Was there an ocean :confused3

Walt :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

Yes, glutton for punishment..:snooty:

Just Giddy, since I have been called a short timer at work...Jeff started it this morning...:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Walt :cool1:

Oh sure, blame it on me. :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

Was there an ocean :confused3

Walt :cool1:


Didn't choose the Ocean Front property. We did have a beach club though and could use 2 other properties in the hotel chain that were on beach.

Our hotel was a better property though.

We actually had more fun at the pool than at the beach. For the hundreds we saved, I'd stay at this property again.

I do have some beach pictures somewhere, so I will put those up too.

[captchris]

I LOVED Channel 9 on the flight. It was cool. I listened to it before the movie and TV shows were played and then again after while we were landing. I let my DS listen to it for the last 15 minutes of the flight. He thought that was too cool.
Yeah I love tower chatter. I could listen to it for a LONG time.

[goslingl]

How about a tease picture of the grounds of our hotel. This was the walk from the pool to our room (our building is right there on the left - upper level, backside though). The path continues around to the main building. Just a beautiful walk everyday.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2580.jpg

There were several buildings around the whole property, same as Disney sets it up. The pool was in the middle of the property. Here is a map of the property:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2631.jpg

Beautiful!!

[JLDSMD]

Yeah I love tower chatter. I could listen to it for a LONG time.

We can tune it in here at the observation area at Milwaukee when you watch the flights. It is cool.

[goslingl]

Warm FO

[goslingl]

I should have known with Jeff back it would hard to get a Fo. :rotfl2:

[Walt & Di]

For the hundreds we saved, I'd stay at this property again.



Spent Thousands to save Hundreds....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :laundy: :laundy:

That's what Di says when she spends her money...:flower3:

Walt :cool1:

[Karen Mouse]

So tonight I will get to using photo bucket and post some pic's from various trips..lol be prepared for the photo flood!!!


I'm looking forward to the photo flood::yes::

How about a tease picture of the grounds of our hotel. This was the walk from the pool to our room (our building is right there on the left - upper level, backside though). The path continues around to the main building. Just a beautiful walk everyday.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2580.jpg


More! - we want more! - we're freezing in England - post photos of anything hot!:cool1:

[Karen Mouse]

Good news again for people with mortgages today - the interst rate was cut again to an all time low of 1%... Dreadful for your savings but great for your mortgage. Hopefully it will still be really low in June when we renew:thumbsup2 - we should save about $350 - 400 per month:cheer2: (aka cruise fund!:thumbsup2 )

[Karen Mouse]

Heres the photo of some of the crowd from our Dibb meet at christmas time.

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

[GOS]

There was a guy in the international terminal that saw me and said to his wife, "must have just gotten in from a warm climate". I'm thinking, "yep, and I wish I was still there".

I can't fly home in jeans and a sweatshirt from a warm place. My body is heated up from a week in the sun, the plane will just be too hot (figure it sits on the ground in Mexico for at least one hour before coming home).

I'm always cold on night flights, so I make sure I change at the gate before we board.

[Karen Mouse]

And heres some from our photopass discs that came the other day.
I've spent half the day wading through all 1606 photos to find ours:rolleyes:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0400.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0388.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0402.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0420.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0446.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0460.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0457.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0465.jpg

[GOS]

Just in case anyone is interested I'm posting a link to some Sunscreen Soap that I've been using. It only offers an SPF10 but it's better than nothing in these winter months when you may forget to use your sunscreen normally.

http://www.bethesdaskincare.com/product_info.php?products_id=65

Heather: While thumbing through a magazine I found an article concerning roses that you may be interested in. (It was right next to the article about the soap).

"To pep up flowers in a flash, just put the cut stem ends into an inch of boiling water for about 20 seconds." :flower3:

Yep...that will do it. Some flowers get air blocks in the stems and the water doesn't reach the head. Doesn't work all the time though. Make sure that you always recut stems after you buy them and before you put them in water.:flower3:

[Walt & Di]

And heres some from our photopass discs that came the other day.
I've spent half the day wading through all 1606 photos to find ours:rolleyes:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0400.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0388.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0402.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0420.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0446.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0460.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0457.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0465.jpg

Fantastic Pictures....:flower3:

Of course, wasn't any trouble since it was a Fantastic Family in the Pictures...:angel:

Walt :thumbsup2 :cool1: :moped:

[Walt & Di]

Heres the photo of some of the crowd from our Dibb meet at christmas time.

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

Now that is a future Footballer in the corner with the Z tshirt...:mic:

Walt :cool1:

[GOS]

How about a tease picture of the grounds of our hotel. This was the walk from the pool to our room (our building is right there on the left - upper level, backside though). The path continues around to the main building. Just a beautiful walk everyday.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/JLDSMD/100_2580.jpg



That looks lovely Jeff.

[GOS]

I'm looking forward to the photo flood::yes::


Me too!

[GOS]

Heres the photo of some of the crowd from our Dibb meet at christmas time.

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

Don't recognise anyone in this photo, but it was some years ago that Rick and I attended a Dibb meeting. It's also been a year since I last posted over there.

[GOS]

Dibb meet FO

[Verandah Man]

I came home at lunchtime and saw this fawn in our side yard, eating leaves off the honeysickle vines on the fence.

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/44226/2581942410026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

[njprincess]

Well, the muse was upon me while I was home sick today. So I pumped out 3 sections of my trip report, including the Contemporary check-in. To say that didn't go as planned is an understatement! Link is in my siggie.

[GOS]

And heres some from our photopass discs that came the other day.
I've spent half the day wading through all 1606 photos to find ours:rolleyes:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0400.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0388.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0402.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0420.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0446.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0460.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0457.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0465.jpg

They're great Karen. Love the boards round the photos.

[JOANNEL]

Do you think they're trying to tell us something!?!:rotfl: :rotfl:

They were probably planning a surprise party for us......:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

I did shower today!

[GOS]

I came home at lunchtime and saw this fawn in our side yard, eating leaves off the honeysickle vines on the fence.

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/44226/2581942410026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Awe...that is so cute?

[JOANNEL]

I knew it!! Woo Hoo double choc chip cookies for me and Joanne!:cool1:

yum............

[JOANNEL]

I'll bring Louisiana coffee, so we can brew some and dip the cookies in it. Whaddya say?:cheer2:

sign me up.

[JOANNEL]

Yes, but it also mentioned that some of the programs only accept 15 people!



Yummy! I like mine crunchy.



Sorry Paige and Joanne! I PM'd a lot of people but I guess i missed you two - I wont the next time. Plus I thought you were on last night Joanne :confused3



No problem. Paige is bringing the Louisiana coffee to dip them in!

not a problem, we had some internet issues last night so I had dis withdrawls.....

[Karen Mouse]

Fantastic Pictures....:flower3:

Of course, wasn't any trouble since it was a Fantastic Family in the Pictures...:angel:

Walt :thumbsup2 :cool1: :moped:

Thanks Walt:goodvibes

Don't recognise anyone in this photo, but it was some years ago that Rick and I attended a Dibb meeting. It's also been a year since I last posted over there.

We hadnt met anyone before - I dont post much over there either. I'm on there at the moment due to the photopass share, but I dont post much. I like it better on here:goodvibes

I came home at lunchtime and saw this fawn in our side yard, eating leaves off the honeysickle vines on the fence.

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/44226/2581942410026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Oh my goodness! - thats georgous!

They're great Karen. Love the boards round the photos.

The borders are good arent they! - it took me ages to decide which ones.

[JOANNEL]

Thanks Walt:goodvibes



We hadnt met anyone before - I dont post much over there either. I'm on there at the moment due to the photopass share, but I dont post much. I like it better on here:goodvibes



Oh my goodness! - thats georgous!



The borders are good arent they! - it took me ages to decide which ones.

Great pictures

[GOS]

We hadnt met anyone before - I dont post much over there either. I'm on there at the moment due to the photopass share, but I dont post much. I like it better on here:goodvibes

The board used to be very friendly, but it's grown so big now and there's a lot of Fluff posted.

[JLDSMD]

I should have known with Jeff back it would hard to get a Fo. :rotfl2:

Wow. Getting blamed for everything now. :rotfl2:

Glad to be back. :thumbsup2

[millerpjm]

Didn't choose the Ocean Front property. We did have a beach club though and could use 2 other properties in the hotel chain that were on beach.

Our hotel was a better property though.

We actually had more fun at the pool than at the beach. For the hundreds we saved, I'd stay at this property again.

I do have some beach pictures somewhere, so I will put those up too.

Jeff, where were you staying? If you told us before I must have missed it...

Looks very nice....

[JLDSMD]

Spent Thousands to save Hundreds....:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

That's what Di says when she spends her money...:flower3:

Walt :cool1:


Actually it wasn't a bad deal for that trip. But the money saved will pay for another airline ticket back there again. :cool1: And I think AFEG will agree, we'd go right back there. Plus, AFEG really isn't a beach person so it worked out fine. Also, the water in Playa always seems to be rough, unlike the Pacific side (but you won't get the nice blue on that side).

All in all, for a week in a tropical location, I don't need the water front. Think of it as if I went AZ or Las Vegas, no beach there. Although, there were some sights on the beach worth seeing if you know what I mean. :eek: :banana:

[captchris]

Let me attempt to steal a FO

[njprincess]

Let me attempt to steal a FO

Go Chris!

[JLDSMD]

More! - we want more! - we're freezing in England - post photos of anything hot! :cool1:

You can all blame Karen for this one. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://hauteconcept.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/borat-mankini-62408-1.jpg


The other option was AFEG and I in our swimsuits - not going to happen. Although the fasion show by the pool on Monday afternoon was great (women's suits). :cool1: I think Dawg would have loved that one.

[JLDSMD]

Good news again for people with mortgages today - the interst rate was cut again to an all time low of 1%... Dreadful for your savings but great for your mortgage. Hopefully it will still be really low in June when we renew:thumbsup2 - we should save about $350 - 400 per month:cheer2: (aka cruise fund!:thumbsup2 )

How long can you lock for over there? Can you get a 20 or 30 year fixed rate mortgage? If so, lock it up.

[JLDSMD]

I came home at lunchtime and saw this fawn in our side yard, eating leaves off the honeysickle vines on the fence.

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/44226/2581942410026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

Up here I think they'd call that dinner. :rotfl2:


Although I'm not a deer person. If it were a cow in the backyard, that would be a different story (and they have been in my backyard before - although they were gone before I got home, but left me a few great big presents on the lawn :scared: ).

[JLDSMD]

The board used to be very friendly, but it's grown so big now and there's a lot of Fluff posted.

Yeah, cause we don't see that on the DIS. :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

You can all blame Karen for this one. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://hauteconcept.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/borat-mankini-62408-1.jpg


The other option was AFEG and I in our swimsuits - not going to happen. Although the fasion show by the pool on Monday afternoon was great (women's suits). :cool1: I think Dawg would have loved that one.:scared: Ewwwww - not him again:rotfl2:

How long can you lock for over there? Can you get a 20 or 30 year fixed rate mortgage? If so, lock it up.

Its 2 or 3 years usually... occasionally 5 but no longer.

Up here I think they'd call that dinner. :rotfl2:


Bambi killer!:rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

Ok, I felt this deserved a post oall of its own - its so hideous:lmao: ... god knows what I'm in the middle of saying to Ellis but our expressions are :scared:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0475.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0497.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0506.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0516.jpg

I love Ellis' expression on this one:goodvibes
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0526.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0538.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0530.jpg

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[JLDSMD]

Jeff, where were you staying? If you told us before I must have missed it...

Looks very nice....


Riu Tequila - it is in Playa del Carmen.

There are two other Riu's that we could use down there, Playacar and Yucatan. Walked through both. Playacar I didn't like. Yucatan was nice but there pool area wasn't as good as ours. Same type of set up as our hotel at both with several buildings on the grounds. The Yucatan would have been about $500 more for the 3 of us.

[Karen Mouse]

And then Minnie tried to eat Ellis:lmao:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0553.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0561.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0566.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0585.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0573.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0599.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0604.jpg

[JLDSMD]

Let me attempt to steal a FO

Go Chris!


Well, since I wasn't going for one, not much of a challenge. ;)

I'm just posting away. Not really knowing where my posts are landing. It comes up, I click back to the one I quoted and keep going with the next quote.

[JLDSMD]

:scared: Ewwwww - not him again:rotfl2:


You asked for it. Somethings never die, do they?

At least it is DIS Green though. :rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

You can convert your photos to black and white aswell - I forgot and only did this one
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0606.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

Last 2

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0751.jpg

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[JLDSMD]

Its 2 or 3 years usually... occasionally 5 but no longer.

If you can get the 5 year, take it.

This is what got people in trouble here in the States. They took out loans with adjustable rates that would move after 1, 3 or 5 years and they couldn't afford the increases in payments. Hopefully the rates will stay down for you guys. Does anyone offer long-term loans over there?

[Karen Mouse]

All I need to do now is go to Boots and get them printed - theres only 103, add that to my 495 I already got processed and then put them ion an album (or two!)

[GOS]

Ok, I felt this deserved a post oall of its own - its so hideous:lmao: ... god knows what I'm in the middle of saying to Ellis but our expressions are :scared:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0475.jpg

Hold on tight?:lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Great pics Karen. Looks like Xmas was a great time to be at the parks.

Seems like years ago by now, doesn't it (and it was only about 5 weeks). Look at the bright side, you'll be in FL in just over 8 months - and this time we get to see you. :cool1:

[GOS]

I love Ellis' expression on this one:goodvibes
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0526.jpg


Yes, I like this one as well.

[JLDSMD]

I just noticed, this thread is only about 20 hours old and we're already past 200 posts. We may hit 250 in a day. That will only be 15 days to close it down. That's providing we don't have a post-a-thon on a Friday or Saturday night.

[Karen Mouse]

If you can get the 5 year, take it.

This is what got people in trouble here in the States. They took out loans with adjustable rates that would move after 1, 3 or 5 years and they couldn't afford the increases in payments. Hopefully the rates will stay down for you guys. Does anyone offer long-term loans over there?

If they do the rate is much higher:sad2: - I have never heard of anything over 5 years, but if we could fix for longer then we would jump at it. The norm now is 2 years:rolleyes:

A friend of ours is a mortgage broker so we'll get him on the case nearer the time. Banks are really cautious now who they lend to. We're lucky because we own half of the house we're a "safe" bet, but loads of first time buyers and those without much of a deposit are struggling to get a mortgage at all.

When I think back to when we bought the first house we were paying 12+ percent:faint:

I hope those days never come back!:scared:

[GOS]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/image0573.jpg


I really love the castle like this.

[Karen Mouse]

Great pics Karen. Looks like Xmas was a great time to be at the parks.

Seems like years ago by now, doesn't it (and it was only about 5 weeks). Look at the bright side, you'll be in FL in just over 8 months - and this time we get to see you. :cool1:

I cant wait:cheer2: - I wish you lot could have made it instead of sunning yourselves in Mexico:p :beach:

8 months and counting:goodvibes

[GOS]

All I need to do now is go to Boots and get them printed - theres only 103, add that to my 495 I already got processed and then put them ion an album (or two!)

Not a sticky backed album, please. The glue in them harms the photos.

[Karen Mouse]

I really love the castle like this.

Its truly amazing close up. I just stared at it for ages::yes::

[Karen Mouse]

Try this - warning - it will drive you crazy:hyper:

http://thedogpaddler.com/RandomUploads/Ball/ball.htm

[GOS]

Thats Thursday done for me. TGTF

[Karen Mouse]

Not a sticky backed album, please. The glue in them harms the photos.

No, I stocked up on some lovely albums last year that hold 500 photos - slide in pockets. I used one last year for the cruise and then went back and bought the last 4 in the shop:rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

Thats Thursday done for me. TGTF

Bye Heather:wave2:

Editted to claim an f.o. that I got even when Jeff is on!:faint: :rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

Just got home from work and found the fawn back snacking on the leaves, that sure is one hungry little deer. It's so darn cute. I put some raisins and peanuts in a bowl, but I guess the fawn just likes the leaves as he/she hasn't touched anything in the bowl.


I am soooooooooooo glad the work day is over. I've had a very rough day. I told Hazel if the township committee offers an early retirement package at tonight's meeting, I will be first in line to sign up for it. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

If they do the rate is much higher:sad2: - I have never heard of anything over 5 years, but if we could fix for longer then we would jump at it. The norm now is 2 years:rolleyes:

A friend of ours is a mortgage broker so we'll get him on the case nearer the time. Banks are really cautious now who they lend to. We're lucky because we own half of the house we're a "safe" bet, but loads of first time buyers and those without much of a deposit are struggling to get a mortgage at all.

When I think back to when we bought the first house we were paying 12+ percent:faint:

I hope those days never come back!:scared:

Our 30 years I think are in the low to mid 5% right now. To lock at that rate for long term is good. We are 5 years into a 30 year mortgage. We too started with 1/2 our house owned by us.

As for 12%, I for one, since I'm locked, would love to see interest rates go back up to double digits. I would put a ton of money in long term CD's earning that rate and set for retirement. Sad thing is, I don't think it will be out of the question in the next few years. :sad2:

[GOS]

Try this - warning - it will drive you crazy:hyper:

http://thedogpaddler.com/RandomUploads/Ball/ball.htm

Done it....got pink, mustard yellow, green and white, but it does drive you mad.

[JLDSMD]

I really love the castle like this.

I do too. I hope to get down there sometime in December to see it. Suz can't have off from work though in November or December, so it will be a while (unless we can sneak a long weekend sometime).

[Nerbiepie]

AAARRRGGGG!!!! ok I have spent 2 days researching a stupid screw we need for a project and it is fustrating me to death!!!! :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

ok I feel better now :goodvibes :lmao:

[disgrits]

I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and a fever, so I'm DISing because it makes me feel better. :flower3:

I did actually finish the 1st section of my trip report today, which does have pictures, but of Disney (haven't gotten to that part yet). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2042077

The King Cake recipe looks fabulous! It looks like something nice to make for the office for Fat Tuesday (is that OK?) Just one question - where to you get the baby to bake into the cake? Does Michaels have stuff like that?

Micheal's should have little plastic babies. I get mine from Oriental Trading.

[JLDSMD]

I cant wait:cheer2: - I wish you lot could have made it instead of sunning yourselves in Mexico:p :beach:

8 months and counting:goodvibes


Like I said, Suz can't get away in Nov or Dec. And as for WDW, we were looking at being down there this week. Good thing we went to Mexico instead, it was a LOT warmer.

[GOS]

Bye Heather:wave2:

Editted to claim an f.o. that I got even when Jeff is on!:faint: :rotfl:

I'm still here. For some reason I thought it was 10pm.:upsidedow :crazy2:

[GOS]

I do too. I hope to get down there sometime in December to see it. Suz can't have off from work though in November or December, so it will be a while (unless we can sneak a long weekend sometime).

What about early January...the lights should still be up?

[JLDSMD]

Try this - warning - it will drive you crazy:hyper:

http://thedogpaddler.com/RandomUploads/Ball/ball.htm


Got that one figured out already. But I'm not telling my trick.

[JLDSMD]

Bye Heather:wave2:

Editted to claim an f.o. that I got even when Jeff is on!:faint: :rotfl:


Jeff was not trying to steal one, so nothing to fear. :thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

I am soooooooooooo glad the work day is over. I've had a very rough day. I told Hazel if the township committee offers an early retirement package at tonight's meeting, I will be first in line to sign up for it. :thumbsup2

:grouphug:

Our 30 years I think are in the low to mid 5% right now. To lock at that rate for long term is good. We are 5 years into a 30 year mortgage. We too started with 1/2 our house owned by us. I think our equity is up to 58% (62% if you go by the inflated price the village uses for property taxes :sad2: ).

As for 12%, I for one, since I'm locked, would love to see interest rates go back up to double digits. I would put a ton of money in long term CD's earning that rate and set for retirement. Sad thing is, I don't think it will be out of the question in the next few years. :sad2:

We pay off extra every month on top of our usual payment, if it stays low we can pay the mortgage off much quicker:thumbsup2 We did at the last house - we had no mortgage within 12 years... going back to 30 years was quite a shock:scared:

Done it....got pink, mustard yellow, green and white, but it does drive you mad.

Theres definitely a knack to it - well done:thumbsup2

I do too. I hope to get down there sometime in December to see it. Suz can't have off from work though in November or December, so it will be a while (unless we can sneak a long weekend sometime).

Me no likey Suz' boss:sad2:

AAARRRGGGG!!!! ok I have spent 2 days researching a stupid screw we need for a project and it is fustrating me to death!!!! :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

ok I feel better now :goodvibes :lmao:

Bernie - I feel your pain.... Neil went to 5 differnt bathroom supplies last week hunting for a replacement tap screw - imperial measurements... nowhere had one and he'd travelled miles.... he got home and then realized he had the metric equivalant in his tool box the whole time:lmao: :lmao:

Hope you find one soon.:grouphug:

[JLDSMD]

What about early January...the lights should still be up?

DS is back in school. We try to not pull him right after a long break. End of January, beginning of Feb is a good time. I would like to try though for the second weekend in December some year. Just hope her boss would allow it.

[Karen Mouse]

I'm still here. For some reason I thought it was 10pm.:upsidedow :crazy2:

:rotfl:

Got that one figured out already. But I'm not telling my trick.

I've done it already but it is frustrating...I had a fly swatting one the other day but I've lost the link.

Jeff was not trying to steal one, so nothing to fear. :thumbsup2

:goodvibes and why is Jeff talking about himself in the third person Karen wonders:scratchin

[Karen Mouse]

f.o. :confused3 or no go:rolleyes:

[Karen Mouse]

G night peeps:goodvibes

Keep your fingers crossed that its another snow day for us. Ellis is in his pj's turned inside out again:rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

We pay off extra every month on top of our usual payment, if it stays low we can pay the mortgage off much quicker:thumbsup2 We did at the last house - we had no mortgage within 12 years... going back to 30 years was quite a shock:scared:


Not me. At 5.125%, I'm holding it for the term. Even with the down turn in the market, I think over the life of the loan, I will earn more than that by investing the extra. Plus, the house will increase in value (we haven't seen the heavy hits like the coasts have here in the midwest - and hopefully won't).

It will be done when I'm 65, but I will probably sell it and move in my late 50's to a condo. Once DS is out of college (hopefully by the time I'm 55), I will look for a place for retirement.

[Nerbiepie]

Bernie - I feel your pain.... Neil went to 5 differnt bathroom supplies last week hunting for a replacement tap screw - imperial measurements... nowhere had one and he'd travelled miles.... he got home and then realized he had the metric equivalant in his tool box the whole time:lmao: :lmao:

Hope you find one soon.:grouphug:

If this was just for me I would have settled for duct tape by now.. lol but it is for work (I am purchaser) and they "have" to have the right one, something silly like "paying customers get what they want" or something weird like that lol :rolleyes:

you know when you spend $10,000 on something it makes me cry.. cause I have a MUCH better use for that money.. like a 3 week cruise or something..LOL

if only I could convince the company to just trust me and pay the bills I give them..LOL :rotfl2:

[GOS]

G night peeps:goodvibes

Keep your fingers crossed that its another snow day for us. Ellis is in his pj's turned inside out again:rotfl:

Night Karen.

[JLDSMD]

Me no likey Suz' boss:sad2:


This one is better than her last one at the company. It is much easier getting time off. The last one was really hard to get the o.k. out of.

[Nerbiepie]

Night Night Karen :grouphug:

[JLDSMD]

G night peeps:goodvibes

Keep your fingers crossed that its another snow day for us. Ellis is in his pj's turned inside out again:rotfl:


Night Karen.

[JLDSMD]

Well kids, I'll chat later.