August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 2

[Perdita&Pongo]

Perhaps we'll all be able to come up with a new design for the cruise too. One that won't cause any problems.

We'll go ahead with Mark's idea of one with the names. I think that was good.OMG! At the rate we're going we'll have a different design shirt for each day of the cruise!! There's the Verandah Man design, the pin design, the survivor design, the SOF names design......

I am not complaining, just remarking how creative this group is!! I think it's great! And with all the variety of designs, there should be something to please each cruiser. Keep it up - I love it!!! :cool1:

[kmiles]

Would it be possible for us to copy/download/print (or whatever it's called) the graphic(s) so we can print them ourselves on that t-shirt transfer paper you can buy to make your own tees? Didn't Verandah Man do that in the beginning?

Besides, when I showed it to my DH on Zazzle the other day (yesterday?) he liked it, but said he wanted it in a daygo-T style shirt.

I think that's the best idea yet, Nancy.

Keep an eye out for it on the site!

[mickeyfan1]

OMG! At the rate we're going we'll have a different design shirt for each day of the cruise!! There's the Verandah Man design, the pin design, the survivor design, the SOF names design......

I am not complaining, just remarking how creative this group is!! I think it's great! And with all the variety of designs, there should be something to please each cruiser. Keep it up - I love it!!! :cool1:

There is also a Sisterhood site at Cafe Press, created by Barbara. search for sisterhood and you should be able to find it.

[piglet33]

Would it be possible for us to copy/download/print (or whatever it's called) the graphic(s) so we can print them ourselves on that t-shirt transfer paper you can buy to make your own tees?


That's a great idea since I bought all those plain shirts from www.cheapestees.com so now I can use them.

[piglet33]

There is also a Sisterhood site at Cafe Press, created by Barbara. search for sisterhood and you should be able to find it.

You should see the stores I got when I searched for sisterhood and none of them was the one I wanted! I'll keep looking.

[mickeyfan1]

Try http://www.cafepress.com/3333333

[dan and scott]

Oh that "sisterhood" logo really makes me laugh!!!!

I will tell the story tonight in chat.

Dan

[piglet33]

Try http://www.cafepress.com/3333333

That's it! Thanks.

[Bmwdsny]

We now have 118 diners in the Eeayor List!!!!!


I still need more information from:

Ivanova

Sandygirl

Tinkerbel129

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

The idea of having "Sisterhood" items came from Renee' months ago - thanks Renee'! The final products are the joint efforts of Arlene, Marsha, and myself. We've been slaving over these for months LooneyHOODs!!! ;)

Later tonight, I'm going to add another store so that some of the shirts have the logo on the upper left corner and in smaller form (i.e. - baby doll t-shirt, women's t-shirt...)

So, you might want to wait to order until you see these.

www.cafepress.com/3333333

Enjoy!

[Perdita&Pongo]

There is also a Sisterhood site at Cafe Press, created by Barbara. search for sisterhood and you should be able to find it.I knew there was something I have been meaning to do!! Note to self: get over to the Sisterhood thread and read it from beginning to end!! ::MinnieMo

[dan and scott]

Crazy Crazy Sisterhood!

Barb please be at chat tonight when I tell you about the logo.

dan

[dan and scott]

We now have 118 diners in the Eeayor List!!!!!


I still need more information from:

Ivanova

Sandygirl

Tinkerbel129

Be VERY afraid to give Mel your reservations numbers! I heard she threatened to cancel a fellow cruiser! Just a heads up! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[piglet33]

Barbara,

I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Be VERY afraid to give Mel your reservations numbers! I heard she threatened to cancel a fellow cruiser! Just a heads up! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

She might threaten to cancel the Looneyhoods, but not us Sisters!

[Scratch42]

I got a tracking number for my Cafepress order. Mine came DHL Home by way of the Post Office.

Reneé

Unfortunately, CafePress lump all their shipments to Canada under one shipment and when it arrives here at the Airport, that's when DHL gives the individual parcels to Customs and then to the ship to address. Therefore no tracking #.

That's why I am having it sent to work address so that someone is there to accept. But I guess someone likes the stuff and decided to keep it!LOL

As long as I don't get charged for another shipment and it arrives before we sail....

Glad to hear that the quality is good.

Story of my life lately anywho.....The Waiting Game!LOL

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

BTW, Adorable pic! Brings back memories of when I could get Tanya to go get her pic done!

Scratch
pirate:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Another thong story???!!! The Sisterhood have already been talking about ordering you one of our thongs for a special treat, ha! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I will stop by tonight. We're going out to dinner and then some more car shopping so I hope we can connect. Too bad there is not a script we could read of the chats!!!

Must be one good story!!! ;) Now, off to take dd to her class. Be good all!

Barbara

Crazy Crazy Sisterhood!

Barb please be at chat tonight when I tell you about the logo.

dan

[dan and scott]

Another thong story???!!! The Sisterhood have already been talking about ordering you one of our thongs for a special treat, ha! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I will stop by tonight. We're going out to dinner and then some more car shopping so I hope we can connect. Too bad there is not a script we could read of the chats!!!

Must be one good story!!! ;) Now, off to take dd to her class. Be good all!

Barbara

OK so it is not really a story-however it is just a funny occurence!

Dan

[dan and scott]

What sisterhood-No comments?

:rotfl2: :banana: :rotfl2:

[winnyis]

I dont have time to read the 100 or so pages that you guys went through during my absense.... so can anyone give me the cliff notes version.

[RobinMarie]

I dont have time to read the 100 or so pages that you guys went through during my absense.... so can anyone give me the cliff notes version.

Hop on the bus gus
You don't need to pay much

Pick out your favorite tees
And order Chadwicks stuff for free

[YrMajesty3]

Hi Everybody,
:crazy: DH has been home all week with kidney stones( still un-passed as of yet), and DD #1 has been home all week with viral fever/infection!!!
:sad2:
I am in sore need of shopping therapy and I just can't get the hang of the Chadwicks freebies!! What's the trick to getting the luggage to show on the order?? ANYONE ........PLEASE! :confused3

Carla

[RobinMarie]

I just looked up the codes and apparently they are all dead at this time for Chadwicks. Sorry!

[YrMajesty3]

I just looked up the codes and apparently they are all dead at this time for Chadwicks. Sorry!




Thanks for the quick reply RobinMarie. Looks like I missed out on this one. :sad2:

[mark & sandra]

They are busy in chat room right now, go on over...Mark

[RobinMarie]

Thanks for the quick reply RobinMarie. Looks like I missed out on this one. :sad2:

I'm sorry you missed it!

[Scratch42]

They are busy in chat room right now, go on over...Mark

We all left ~ Mel and Dan wanted to be alone!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Scratch
:rolleyes:

[mississaugamom]

DARN!!!! I can't even get the chat site to load tonight!

Did I miss anything good??????

Arlene

[Grumbo]

DARN!!!! I can't even get the chat site to load tonight!

Did I miss anything good??????

Arlene

The few minutes of Melinda rambling on about nothing I witnessed, I can assure you that you missed NOTHING good. :sad2:

Cheers,
Grumbo

[ivanova]

[QUOTE=dan and scott]JUST CURIOUS: Is there also a medallion design still being planned?
Yup, same design as the pin.

[ivanova]

What was the best part of your trip?
Good parts were the days in port (Progreso, Cozumel, Belize). The BEST part was seeing the Magic in Cozumel. :) Boy did I want to get on that ship right then & there. ;) The food was good, the service was adequate, our room steward was fantastic, and the guy running the art gallery was my savior!!

[Bmwdsny]

We all left ~ Mel and Dan wanted to be alone!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Scratch
:rolleyes:

The few minutes of Melinda rambling on about nothing I witnessed, I can assure you that you missed NOTHING good.

NOT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad2: You guys are giving me a bad rep!!!! :blush:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

I have always wanted to travel to Belize Susan! Glad you got a "little" taste of the Magic. Just think, before you know it, you will have 14 days on her!!! How wonderful for you to go on two cruises this year!


Good parts were the days in port (Progreso, Cozumel, Belize). The BEST part was seeing the Magic in Cozumel. :) Boy did I want to get on that ship right then & there. ;) The food was good, the service was adequate, our room steward was fantastic, and the guy running the art gallery was my savior!!

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

SISTERHOOD cafepress shirts, etc. stores:


Most clothing items with large logo in the center:

www.cafepress.com/3333333


Most items with small logo on the left shoulder:

www.cafepress.com/77333377



Special thanks to Renee', Arlene, and Marsha!

These will also be on the rolodex on the other site.

[Scratch42]

DARN!!!! I can't even get the chat site to load tonight!

Did I miss anything good??????

Arlene

Well we did discuss a little about the "Sisterhood" logo.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Scratch
:teeth:

[RobinMarie]

Well we did discuss a little about the "Sisterhood" logo.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Scratch
:teeth:

And Fried Green Tomatoes, Boys on the Side, and the Indigo Girls in an indirect way!

[Scratch42]

Oh Robin ~ Do tell them your story!

Scratch

[RobinMarie]

Oh Robin ~ Do tell them your story!

Scratch


What happens in chat, stays in chat I've been told. :teeth:

[winotracy]

How true! What happens in chat, stays in chat!

If you want to see something in this newsletter, be sure to let me know this weekend! Looks like we will have another big newsletter! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Tracy

[Bmwdsny]

How true! What happens in chat, stays in chat!

Tracy

Thank goodness!!!!!!!! ::yes::

[mickeyfan1]

Morning, quick pop in here. DH is on a vacation day today, we need to get stuff done before todays storm.

Janet, if you want to order anything from Cafe Press, why not have it shipped to me? Then I can resend it as a gift to you?

Hey Dan, PM me the Sisterhood story, please. I am all for that!

Sorry to post an d run, DH hates me to be on the computer when he is home, it's non productive!

[izzinmac]

The few minutes of Melinda rambling on about nothing I witnessed, I can assure you that you missed NOTHING good. :sad2:

Cheers,
Grumbo

I was there earlier when she joined the chat. She had been drinking booze and eating hard boiled eggs. She was either drunk or had gas. Either way, it was not a pretty sight!

[Bmwdsny]

I was there earlier when she joined the chat. She had been drinking booze and eating hard boiled eggs. She was either drunk or had gas. Either way, it was not a pretty sight!


IZZI!!!!!!! you looneyhoods are breaking the rules!!!!! the chat stays in chat!!

Oh, just you wait!! you gonna get it!! Hopefully today!! :banana:

[Grumbo]

I have looked at this company before, but if you go to http://www.shoretrips.com you will find some good excursions for Cabo, Acapulco, and Curacao (No dolphin ones though). This company apparently has a good rep (They just broker the excursions) but you have a way of booking now, and they won't charge if your ship is late etc.

Cheers,
Grumbo

[piglet33]

SISTERHOOD cafepress shirts, etc. stores:

www.cafepress.com/3333333

www.cafepress.com/77333377

These will also be on the rolodex on the other site.

Thank You so much for doing this. I just placed an order for shirts for me and Haley. Can't wait til I get them.

Reneé

[Bmwdsny]

I have looked at this company before, but if you go to http://www.shoretrips.com you will find some good excursions for Cabo, Acapulco, and Curacao (No dolphin ones though). This company apparently has a good rep (They just broker the excursions) but you have a way of booking now, and they won't charge if your ship is late etc.

Cheers,
Grumbo

I got to get myself moving about the excursions!! i am not used to thinking about this so early for i have booked on board in the past!!!

[piglet33]

I have looked at this company before, but if you go to http://www.shoretrips.com you will find some good excursions for Cabo, Acapulco, and Curacao (No dolphin ones though). This company apparently has a good rep (They just broker the excursions) but you have a way of booking now, and they won't charge if your ship is late etc.

Cheers,
Grumbo

Thanks for the Link. I'll be checking this out today after my meeting.

Reneé

[winotracy]

Speaking of CafePress, last night in chat I was asked how the fitted shirts fit. While I'm not willing to give my measurements here, I will say my picture is on the other site and I generally wear a small to medium top. I ordered a medium tank top from CafePress and a large baby doll T. I would not go any smaller for me on either of these. I'm also a little disappointed with the thickness (yes, they are a bit see-through). A colored shirt would definitely be better with these fitted ones. Just my 2 cents!

[Scratch42]

Snip ~

Janet, if you want to order anything from Cafe Press, why not have it shipped to me? Then I can resend it as a gift to you?



Thanks, I will take you up on that one if this time it does not make it thru!

I hope they don't send it JetsGone! :rotfl:

Another of our Airlines has bit the dust this AM!

Scratch
pirate:

[Grumbo]

Thanks, I will take you up on that one if this time it does not make it thru!

I hope they don't send it JetsGone! :rotfl:

Another of our Airlines has bit the dust this AM!

Scratch
pirate:

Here is your CafePress order Janet.. I found it...
It is sitting in the hold of this plane on the tarmac at Pearson :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid160/p78c8b507724752d339285e4ba698870c/f4dde841.jpg

Cheers,
Grumbo

[mississaugamom]

Sad result of any "discount" airline attempting to operate here in Canada.

Despite their "good" prices, I ONLY book Air Canada flights if I want to be sure I'm going somewhere! (And even they weren't too stable a short time ago ... :rolleyes: )

I feel really badly for ALL the families that probably booked Jetsgo for this week! Our school spring break starts TODAY!!!! and a lot of people head to FL for the holiday. :earseek:

Arlene

[Bmwdsny]

Arlene, look for my PM!!!!

[gassmandy]

Just caught myself up on the last 2-3 days of jibberish!
Went to Lakeland w/ my mom and Addison to watch my sisters 3 kids (3 y/o, 2 y/o, and 5 month old) for about 6 hours so my sister and BIL could go on a much needed date!! Spent the night at a hotel and drove home yesterday a.m.
Anyway-need to come to chat again soon--I'm missing out!! :)
Also need to get ordering some shirts--the Sisterhood ones are great!

TTFN!!!!!!

[izzinmac]

Not that it matters, but I noticed we have now passed the 10 day Chrismas cruise thread as the most viewed thread on the board. They still have more posts, but we have more "lookers". Jibberish Rules!

[RobinMarie]

They still have more posts, but we have more "lookers".

Hey thanks! :cool1:

[Grumbo]

Not that it matters, but I noticed we have now passed the 10 day Chrismas cruise thread as the most viewed thread on the board. They still have more posts, but we have more "hookers". Jibberish Rules!


That is downright malicious Bob!!!!!

Cheers,
Grumbo ;)

[izzinmac]

As in "Sisterhookers"???????

[Grumbo]

As in "Sisterhookers"???????

Oh OK I see...
They'll be making rugs on Deck 7 during the cruise to sell at the ports of call.
That makes sense then.. Sorry I misunderstood ;)

Cheers,
Grumbo

[Scratch42]

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

Even I had to laugh at that One!

Scratch
:rotfl2:

[izzinmac]

Oh OK I see...
They'll be making rugs on Deck 7 during the cruise to sell at the ports of call.
That makes sense then.. Sorry I misunderstood ;)

Cheers,
Grumbo

Man o man Grumbo....you're memory is getting short.. That was going to be another JGE moneymaker. You and Jazz were going to sell the rugs. As I recall you were going to call youselves the "JGE Carpet Pimps"

[mark & sandra]

I received an answer from the bus company today regarding the questions some of you had about who handles and where the luggage is placed for the ride from the Port to MCO after the cruise.

Good Morning Mark,

Yes, I have received your signed contract. Thank you. Yes, there are luggage bays underneath the buses for luggage to be stored. The drivers load and unload the luggage for the most part and will do all of the loading and unloading. Being a former driver, I know that if anyone wants to help, the driver isn't going to turn it down. If there is a lot of luggage the drivers are experienced putting it in so that it will all fit.

[RobinMarie]

I received an answer from the bus company today regarding the questions some of you had about who handles and where the luggage is placed for the ride from the Port to MCO after the cruise.

Good Morning Mark,

Yes, I have received your signed contract. Thank you. Yes, there are luggage bays underneath the buses for luggage to be stored. The drivers load and unload the luggage for the most part and will do all of the loading and unloading. Being a former driver, I know that if anyone wants to help, the driver isn't going to turn it down. If there is a lot of luggage the drivers are experienced putting it in so that it will all fit.

Thanks Mark - should everyone plan on tipping the driver separately?

[mark & sandra]

The cost of the each bus was 365.00 + 36.50 (10%) as a gratuity. It seems the drivers tip is included in the cost of the bus. Should you feel the need for any additional tipping for extra services rendered, then by all means do so, but I wanted to let everyone know that we are giving the driver a tip already...Mark

[mark & sandra]

Another JGE near mishap!! Jazzman was the pilot and I was driving the car, I'm not sure which "sister" was in the 2nd car...Mark

Click on video titled '405'

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/204155

[Bmwdsny]

Another JGE near mishap!! Jazzman was the pilot and I was driving the car, I'm not sure which "sister" was in the 2nd car...Mark

Click on video titled '405'

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/204155

that's funny!!! :rotfl2:

I was thinking the sister was MARSHA although it could have been me (years down the road)!!! DIDN"T HEAR!!! :rotfl2:

[mississaugamom]

Mini chat right now

[Denine]

Nancy: I don't see why you couldn't use the booster as long as your DD is very close to its requirements. I still need to get Kaleigh's height so I know what I am doing.

[piglet33]

Where is everyone?

[sandygirl]

MEL I just sent you a PM. Sorry it took so long :guilty: .

Darlene

[winotracy]

Where is everyone?

In chat! Come join us!

[Scratch42]

that's funny!!! :rotfl2:

I was thinking the sister was MARSHA although it could have been me (years down the road)!!! DIDN"T HEAR!!! :rotfl2:

No That Was Definately You Mel!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Scratch
pirate:

[eye R.N.]

I heard them before I saw them. I big flock of snow geese, very impressive and a great way to start the day.

[big cheeser]

post in error

[dan and scott]

Just an FYI for all the chatters!

I work until 10pm tonight-I most likely will noty be in chat, sorry!
I will be back tomorrow night.

dan

P.S. Tracy-can I have a permission slip excusing my absence? :rotfl2:

[RobinMarie]

P.S. Tracy-can I have a permission slip excusing my absence? :rotfl2:

Have you completed your homework?

[winotracy]

Just an FYI for all the chatters!

I work until 10pm tonight-I most likely will noty be in chat, sorry!
I will be back tomorrow night.

dan

P.S. Tracy-can I have a permission slip excusing my absence? :rotfl2:

Can I get my mail first :rotfl: Why me? Ask Mel? Isn't she your keeper? :rotfl2: :banana:

[dan and scott]

Can I get my mail first :rotfl: Why me? Ask Mel? Isn't she your keeper? :rotfl2: :banana:

Mel won't be there either! Me, Mel and Bobo are going out! :rotfl2:

[Bmwdsny]

Dan Look For My Pm!!!

[dan and scott]

Mel I replied to it! Look for mine

[Bmwdsny]

Yeah tracy, won't be in chat tonight either ...can you write an excuse for me too??? :rotfl2:

[Perdita&Pongo]

Thanx again Paul (nydiscuisers)! I just love this PanCam page: http://www.seacruisechat.com/panamacanal/

I think the web cam pics there are much better than the official PanCam page because you can see all three in large mode. And you can scroll down to the calendar pages and see which ship(s) are scheduled to go through the canal each day. Fun!

I also love this graphic so much I am gonna post it here:
http://www.seacruisechat.com/images/pancanal.gif

Oh and my countdown below has dropped the "and 1 week" so we are at 5 months now!

[Bmwdsny]

Thanks Nancy, love the map!!! have to print it when i get home!!

Sandygirl, got your PM!! Thanks a bunch!!!

[Perdita&Pongo]

I was at The Disney Store last night and, as of this past Thursday, The Disney Store no longer gives a discount (10%) for Disney Vacation Club members. Bummer!! I always counted on that little extra bit off. :(

[sandygirl]

I was at The Disney Store last night and, as of this past Thursday, The Disney Store no longer gives a discount (10%) for Disney Vacation Club members. Bummer!! I always counted on that little extra bit off. :(

WHAT?!?! I asked this question when the change took place and was told that we would continue to get the discount. Did anyone hear about this beforehand? It will certainly impact on my shopping at The Disney Store. And I love The Disney Store. But a discount is important to me and hard to lose once I have had it. Could you possibly have been given wrong information?

Darlene

[Perdita&Pongo]

WHAT?!?! I asked this question when the change took place and was told that we would continue to get the discount. Did anyone hear about this beforehand? It will certainly impact on my shopping at The Disney Store. And I love The Disney Store. But a discount is important to me and hard to lose once I have had it. Could you possibly have been given wrong information?

DarleneI wish it'd been wrong information! I shopped TDS a week or so ago and used my DVC card to get a discount; nothing was said about it ending. Then when I shopped TDS last night, I was passing the cash wrap desk and I overheard one CM was telling another that they can't accept Vacation Club cards anymore. I stopped in my tracks and asked him about it. He even showed me the piece of paper that was the memo from the home office or wherever stating that as of last Thursday, DVC cards are no longer accepted for discounts.

I haven't been to the DVC member website to see what it might say about this. Anyone else know any more about the change?

[invaderzim]

Canon Digital and Compact Photo Printer . . .

Okay all you photo afficiandos -- I need your advice. We are looking to buy a new Digital Camera and the Canon Compact Photo Printer. The only thing is, with the price of the paper/ink for this and you only get 36 prints, it seems more expensive than just having them developed. I thought it would save money. Can anyone who has this tell me the advantages? Thanks tons...

Cathy

[mickeyfan1]

Since the Childrens Place bought all TDS' except those at DL, WDW, and New York City, the non discount doesn't surprise me. CMs at TDS lost thier ticket discounts, also.

Why is it snowing still?

[izzinmac]

Yeah tracy, won't be in chat tonight either ...can you write an excuse for me too??? :rotfl2:

Hey Mel,
Since you won't be at chat, I won't be able to thank you for the gift there! So I'll have to do it here! Thanks. It was great!

I couldn't read the note too well...looks like it got wet and the ink ran! As near as I can tell, you would like the gift "completed" and returned! Am I right? I will get the cats working on that. Trying to train them right now to hit a smaller target. Had some misses, so the outside of the box may be messy!

By the way, thanks for putting a return address on the package. That way I won't have to ask for your address later! I thought you lived on a "Lane" but its really a "Lane Dr."-pretty high class!

Actually, I may not mail it to you...might get messy. Probably deliver it in person in August!

Bob

[izzinmac]

Canon Digital and Compact Photo Printer . . .

Okay all you photo afficiandos -- I need your advice. We are looking to buy a new Digital Camera and the Canon Compact Photo Printer. The only thing is, with the price of the paper/ink for this and you only get 36 prints, it seems more expensive than just having them developed. I thought it would save money. Can anyone who has this tell me the advantages? Thanks tons...

Cathy

Cathy
Several years ago we got the HP Compact photo printer. The thing we loved about it was we could take it with us and make prints immediately. We did it on our family cruise and I was able to print out the good ones and give them to the kids on the ship! You are probably right about the cost though. Not sure what you mean about the 36 prints...ours will make as many as you want if you have the paper and ink. The real advantage is portability and timeliness, not cost.
Bob

[kmiles]

Cathy--

I think Bob is correct in his thoughts on the photo printer. Generally, you can get digital photos printed on the cheap from a wide variety of places. I have used many and have been pleased with most.

You'll probably have many locations located near you that will allow you to upload your photos from your home PC via their internet web sites. Then you can stop in the store and pick them up or many companies will ship them to you for postage. (Examples of these stores would be Ritz Camera, Wal Mart, drug stores, etc.) Many of these companies provide one hour photos if you upload them and pick them up at a location near you. (I use Ritz all the time.)

You can also purchase them off web based printers. Going through one of these companies requires, or course, that the prints be shipped to you.

All in all, the "printing them yourself" route is going to be more expensive than having someone else print them up for you. But, if you feel you would enjoy doing it yourself, the printer may be the way to go.

[winotracy]

Cathy, I think the advantage of digital versus film printing wise is that you can pick and choose which photos to print, manipulate the photos if you desire and print as many as you want the first time. Printing digital at home versus film at the processor is about the same cost-wise, especially when you take the above into account.

Kmiles, since you mentioned Ritz, I have to tell you what happened with our new digital waterproof camera. We called Ritz and asked them if they carried the brand we wanted. They did, but didn't have any so they would have to order it. They found out the company wouldn't be carrying that model anymore so they would have to get it from another store in the area. One had it and would send it on to them. When we got it and brought it home, the batteries were in the box, the camera wasn't wrapped in plastic, maybe not that unusual. I pushed the power button (before putting in the batteries) and it turned on then immediately off. We opened the housing and found the batteries were in the camera (but obviously dead). We put in the new batteries and there were two pictures on the camera! Pictures of the Ritz store! Doesn't look like I got a brand new camera afterall!

[mark & sandra]

Exercise for seniors

Here is an exercise suggested for seniors, to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I thought I'd pass it on to some of my friends. Just don't over-do it.

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side.

With a 5-LB. potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, then relax.

Each day, you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.

After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-LB. potato sacks. Then 50-LB.potato sacks, and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-LB. potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute.

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks.


Mark

[Scratch42]

Exercise for seniors

Here is an exercise suggested for seniors, to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I thought I'd pass it on to some of my friends. Just don't over-do it.

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side.

With a 5-LB. potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, then relax.

Each day, you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.

After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-LB. potato sacks. Then 50-LB.potato sacks, and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-LB. potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute.

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks.


Mark

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Scratch
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[Scratch42]

As for the DVC Discount ~ Yes it is true! It no longer exists!

I was at the DS this afternoon and the manager there told me that it was canned this past Wednesday!

It has been a rumour for quite awhile but no definate date was given!

Oh well, unless they bring back Adult Stuff, I won't be shopping there!

They will definately save me some money!

Scratch

[Perdita&Pongo]

Nancy: I don't see why you couldn't use the booster as long as your DD is very close to its requirements. I still need to get Kaleigh's height so I know what I am doing.I am pretty sure I am going to go this route for Emma (using a belt-positioning booster, aka a backless booster seat). At the time of the cruise in Aug. she will meet the age & height requirements and probably the weight requirement (or be very close).

I got to thinking about how I *thought* we only needed it for the shuttle from LAX to HISP, and then realized I may need it for the HISP shuttle to the port and the port-to-MCO bus (Mark is checking on the bus co.'s requirements, if any).

This booster will just be soooo much easier to travel with than her behemoth car seat. The booster is smaller, light weight and we can stash it in the luggage for our flight & then under the bed on the cruise (thanx for the storage offer Marsha, but I think we've found a solution!!).

If anyone is interested, these type booster seats typically cost about $15 and you can get them at ToysRUs, Walmart, etc. The requirements on ours (a Cosco) are at least one year of age, 29" tall and 30 pounds. These are federally approved for use in a motor vehicle, though not FAA approved.

Thanx, everyone for helping me "think outloud" to try and solve this problem. I hope others with car seat issues find a solution that is workable for them, too!

[jhemond]

Since the Childrens Place bought all TDS' except those at DL, WDW, and New York City, the non discount doesn't surprise me. CMs at TDS lost thier ticket discounts, also.

Why is it snowing still?

It's still snowing here....we've gotten about 8-10" or so, and still coming down. Yuck.

[jhemond]

Oh well, unless they bring back Adult Stuff, I won't be shopping there!

They will definately save me some money!

Scratch

They used to sell "adult" stuff at TDS?? I did NOT know that. :confused3






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[dletz]

I am pretty sure I am going to go this route for Emma (using a belt-positioning booster, aka a backless booster seat). At the time of the cruise in Aug. she will meet the age & height requirements and probably the weight requirement (or be very close).

I got to thinking about how I *thought* we only needed it for the shuttle from LAX to HISP, and then realized I may need it for the HISP shuttle to the port and the port-to-MCO bus (Mark is checking on the bus co.'s requirements, if any).

This booster will just be soooo much easier to travel with than her behemoth car seat. The booster is smaller, light weight and we can stash it in the luggage for our flight & then under the bed on the cruise (thanx for the storage offer Marsha, but I think we've found a solution!!).

If anyone is interested, these type booster seats typically cost about $15 and you can get them at ToysRUs, Walmart, etc. The requirements on ours (a Cosco) are at least one year of age, 29" tall and 30 pounds. These are federally approved for use in a motor vehicle, though not FAA approved.

Thanx, everyone for helping me "think outloud" to try and solve this problem. I hope others with car seat issues find a solution that is workable for them, too!

make sure you check with the shuttle companies that you will have a shoulder belt for the booster. if the type of booster you are talking about is similar to this http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6380970-4240148?asin=B00009EF0B&AFID=k40132&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000&AFID=SMX&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000 they are not to be used with lap belts only.

[Perdita&Pongo]

make sure you check with the shuttle companies that you will have a shoulder belt for the booster. if the type of booster you are talking about is similar to this http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6380970-4240148?asin=B00009EF0B&AFID=k40132&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000&AFID=SMX&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000 they are not to be used with lap belts only.Donna - That is the exact booster we have that I have been talking about. Good point about the shoulder belts. I'll contact Prime Time Shuttle and confirm.

[Perdita&Pongo]

Chatting Now!!

[RobinMarie]

They used to sell "adult" stuff at TDS?? I did NOT know that. :confused3






:rotfl2:

Yes, It was called the VILLIAN section in the back.

[eye R.N.]

They used to sell "adult" stuff at TDS?? I did NOT know that. :confused3






:rotfl2:
:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

As a Former TDS CM I remember the good old days of adult merchandise. . .Hell, I still have most of it. :earseek:

[mark & sandra]

Our lives have finally come full circle folks. First we all talked to our friends on the phone and then along came the internet. We gave up our local friends and made new ones around the world online. With the advent of VOIP and unlimited nights and weekends, we're once again talking on the phone, except now it's with our new friends from across the globe.

If you think it's weird putting faces to the names, you should try putting voices to the faces and names.

[izzinmac]

Good Morning All!

Off to see my future SIL play in a local golf tournament today! Supposed to be about 80 today (temperature-not score).

[winotracy]

I guess chat really is addicting! Mel and Dan, who both begged for excuses to get out of chat last night, showed up anyway!

[mmouse37]

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

As a Former TDS CM I remember the good old days of adult merchandise. . .Hell, I still have most of it. :earseek:


Also a TDS CM, I do to!!!

[mmouse37]

Since the Childrens Place bought all TDS' except those at DL, WDW, and New York City, the non discount doesn't surprise me. CMs at TDS lost thier ticket discounts, also.

Why is it snowing still?

Children's Place (Hoop Retail) did buy the Disney Store chain, but the Stores in DL, WDW and NYC are not "Disney Store" stores....they are owned and run by The Walt Disney Company, a separate part of the company than what the Disney Stores were. I know it is confusing but the TDS chain was a separate entity from the rest of the stores owned by the Walt Disney Company...they had different discounts and policies than the stores at DL, WDW. The one in NYC used to be a true Disney Store but after it's remodel last year it is now one of the ones owned by The Walt Disney Company (like the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney) and those CMs get the same discounts and benefits as if they were working in Walt Disney World.

And, sadly, yes...all TDS CM's lost their discounts to the Disney parks, resort hotels, and CRUISE!!! They still get discounts on merchandise in the Disney Stores (owned by Children's Place).

I am not surprised that they do not offer the DVC discount anymore as they are not run by Disney anymore. They are still working out all the kinks in the transition from Disney ownership to Children's Place ownership.

[disneydudette1]

Too many days out of the loop...can't keep up with you all! Just stopped by to say hello. Still no airline ressies here...waiting until SW posts their ressies beyond 8/3...then USair will match.

[mark & sandra]

A Sunday Joke:


What a Child Hears...


A visiting minister spoke eloquently during the offertory prayer.
"Dear Lord" he began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. "Without you we are but dust. . . "

He would have continued but at that moment, a very obedient daughter (who was listening!) leaned over to her mother and asked quite loudly in her shrill little girl voice, "Mom, what is butt dust?"

[mississaugamom]

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

Thanks, Mark!!!!

Arlene

A Sunday Joke:


What a Child Hears...


A visiting minister spoke eloquently during the offertory prayer.
"Dear Lord" he began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. "Without you we are but dust. . . "

He would have continued but at that moment, a very obedient daughter (who was listening!) leaned over to her mother and asked quite loudly in her shrill little girl voice, "Mom, what is butt dust?"

[paulcrsb]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

That's great!
Thanks Mark!

Paul

[Perdita&Pongo]

Our lives have finally come full circle folks. First we all talked to our friends on the phone and then along came the internet. We gave up our local friends and made new ones around the world online. With the advent of VOIP and unlimited nights and weekends, we're once again talking on the phone, except now it's with our new friends from across the globe.

If you think it's weird putting faces to the names, you should try putting voices to the faces and names. Those who haven't tried Jason's chat room should give it a try...MarkMark - What is VOIP? I am guessing Voice Over Internet Protocol or something. How do you hook that up? Tell us more!

[pampat]

Hi gang. Well here I am back from my trip to Richmond VA and DC. Had a blast but boy, it's taken me 2 days to catch up on all the pages I missed. I went away on page 810 so a lot has been happening in my absence.

Good to be back. Glad to see that you have been looking after Allan in my absence, but I think you let him get out of hand a bit with his jokes. You really do have to keep him on a tight rein. I promise not to leave him on his own again to get upto mischief!

Pam

[mississaugamom]

Welcome back, Pam!!! Good job on tracking where you left off AND catching up! :cheer2: :cheer2:

We enjoyed Allan's humour during your absence - we only had to "redirect" him once! :rotfl2:

Arlene

[mark & sandra]

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

Thanks, Mark!!!!

Arlene
I thought of you when I read it Arlene...Mark

[ennisb]

Mark - What is VOIP? I am guessing Voice Over Internet Protocol or something. How do you hook that up? Tell us more!
Yup VOIP voice over internet protocol..
one place to find out more is vonage.com. I use it for my office phone, I can call all over the US free, and it's like .3 for calls to England. Works great over my cable modem

[mark & sandra]

Lets hope he does something about the spiraling costs.


LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday its president, Robert Iger, will succeed Michael Eisner as chief executive after another top contender for the job dropped out of the running. The company said Iger was unanimously elected by the board and will take charge Sept. 30.

Eisner will step down on that day, a year earlier than he had previously announced, the company said.


"Bob is an experienced, talented and visionary leader who has made crucial and substantial contributions toward Disney's strong performance," Disney board chairman George Mitchell said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Board, I want to express how excited we are at the prospect of Bob leading this extraordinary company and talented management team to new levels of financial and creative success in the years ahead."


In a letter to the board, Eisner praised the decision and said he will not seek a nomination for another term on the board when his current term expires next year. Eisner also said he will not seek the board chairmanship after Mitchell retires.


Mitchell said the board chose Iger after a "lengthy, thorough and professional selection process, comparing both internal and external candidates against our criteria for CEO."


EBay Inc. CEO Meg Whitman, who was competing with Iger for the CEO slot, withdrew her application on Friday after interviewing with the Disney board earlier in the week, spokesman Henry Gomez said Sunday.


"She decided to stay at eBay," Gomez said. "After considering it during the week, she decided she wanted to stay at eBay."


Iger, 54, who also serves as chief operating officer, had been considered a front-runner for the post. He was president of Capital Cities/ABC when Disney bought the company in 1995, and went on to become president of the ABC Group and head of Walt Disney International. He was named president in 2000.


Eisner, who has been CEO since 1984, announced in September he would retire after his contract expires next year and had backed Iger as his successor. Disney officials, meanwhile, had said they planned to choose Eisner's replacement by June and that Iger, along with candidates from outside the company, were being considered.


With the announcement, the board was expected to turn its attention to the search for a chairman. Mitchell, who will turn the board's mandatory retirement age of 72 next year, has said he will not stand for re-election at the 2006 annual meeting.


Disney's board first split the roles last year after shareholders delivered a stinging vote of no confidence in Eisner, who then held both titles. Shareholders withheld 45 percent of their votes for his re-election to the board, a move that prompted the board to strip him of his chairmanship.


The decision Sunday came despite questions about the fairness of the succession process by corporate governance critics and dissident ex-board members Roy E. Disney and Stanley Gold, who sparked the shareholder revolt and lobbied unsuccessfully for Eisner's ouster last year.

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Nancy, I asked about this at chat last night too. No answer there, so I am glad that "ennisb" shared the info. with us. Thank you "ennisb"! Are you on the cruise with us? If so, WELCOME!!! Glad to have you with us! If not, thanks for visiting and sharing on our thread! Nancy, now we now have the info. on VoIP!

Mark - What is VOIP? I am guessing Voice Over Internet Protocol or something. How do you hook that up? Tell us more!

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Welcome back Pam!!! Allan shared about all the great fun you were having! (He and your dd missed you, as did we!) Good job on catching up on the thread. Allan was just having fun like most of our dhs' here like to do! It's innate in the LooneyHOODs (and one of the many reasons we love our dh's - they have that wild LooneyHOOD side, ROFL!)

Have a great week as you get in to the swing of things after your trip. Any more travels for you before the August cruise?

Hi gang. Well here I am back from my trip to Richmond VA and DC. Had a blast but boy, it's taken me 2 days to catch up on all the pages I missed. I went away on page 810 so a lot has been happening in my absence.

Good to be back. Glad to see that you have been looking after Allan in my absence, but I think you let him get out of hand a bit with his jokes. You really do have to keep him on a tight rein. I promise not to leave him on his own again to get upto mischief!

Pam

[winotracy]

Nancy, I asked about this at chat last night too. No answer there, so I am glad that "ennisb" shared the info. with us. Thank you "ennisb"! Are you on the cruise with us? If so, WELCOME!!! Glad to have you with us! If not, thanks for visiting and sharing on our thread! Nancy, now we now have the info. on VoIP!
Ennisb is on the Westbound cruise Barb.

[ennisb]

Nancy, I asked about this at chat last night too. No answer there, so I am glad that "ennisb" shared the info. with us. Thank you "ennisb"! Are you on the cruise with us? If so, WELCOME!!! Glad to have you with us! If not, thanks for visiting and sharing on our thread! Nancy, now we now have the info. on VoIP!
If you have an questions I'll try to answer them for you.

No I'm not on this cruise, I'm part of the May westbound crew. But I've been trying to keep up with both threads since there is so much great information and ideas on both threads.

[pampat]

Welcome back Pam!!! Allan shared about all the great fun you were having! (He and your dd missed you, as did we!) Good job on catching up on the thread. Allan was just having fun like most of our dhs' here like to do! It's innate in the LooneyHOODs (and one of the many reasons we love our dh's - they have that wild LooneyHOOD side, ROFL!)

Have a great week as you get in to the swing of things after your trip. Any more travels for you before the August cruise?

Barbara,

We love them????!?!?! OK then.

Allan has one more business trip to Seattle and Victoria BC, and then as a family we are going for 5 days to the South of France and taking my Mum and Dad with us. This is our opportunity to buy our wine for Tracy's wine tasting on board.

Back to work tomorrow and by 1.00 p.m. I will feel like I've never had a break! I'm slowly catching up on the washing and ironing, but big up to Allan and Joy, when I came back from 10 days away, the house shone like a new pin, the grass was mown, the animals all healthy and the fridge was full of food. Are you all jealous?

See you tomorrow, off to bed now catching up with my jet lag!

Pam

[dletz]

I did a trial for SBCs VOIP. I never used it, the quality was poor. There was a huge echo, all my sis did was laugh whenever I called her using the service. A friend of mine just signed up with another company (I don't remember the name) for $200 a year for 2 phone lines, she ended up saving over 1000 a year for signing up for this service.

[eye R.N.]

[QUOTE=mark & sandra]Lets hope he does something about the spiraling costs.


[B][I]LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday its president, Robert Iger, will succeed Michael Eisner as chief executive after another top contender for the job dropped out of the running. The company said Iger was unanimously elected by the board and will take charge Sept. 30.

What a surprise. Uncle Mikey's hand picked choice get's the job.

"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss"

[kmiles]

Geez!

Go to the Animal Kingdom for an afternoon and come back to a new CEO for the whole company! :)

Actually, I would give Iger a chance. He's really helped move ABC along and Eisner's vote of confidence is not a bad thing in my book. I'm actually pleased that they picked someone from within the company. I think it's important that the next CEO embraces what the Disney touch is!

In all honesty, I'll be a bit sad to see Eisner go. He's done outstanding things for the Walt Disney Company in his 21 years as CEO and Chairperson. After all, he gave us DCL. He also turned Feature Animation around to produce a no-miss line of hits.

Sure, it's time for him to go. Totally in agreement their. I just hope that Iger can produce some of the results that Eisner made happen turning his first 15 years with the company.

[Grumbo]

For Jazzman and Janet......
OK went and saw Wicked.....
Meagan's team made the 12:30 final game, the show was at 2:00 pm. We told her if she wanted, she could play the game, and we'd take a friend from Toronto. There was no choice as far we was concerned. Play her game.. The game ended 1 - 1 and went into overtime. We had about a 30 minute drive to the theatre, but it went into sudden death overtime. We stayed. Unfortunately 7 minutes into OT they scored on Meagan. We ran out, made it to the theatre, 3 minutes to spare..
I was not too sure how I'd like it. IT IS PHENOMENAL. Loved the music, costuming is great, the actors/actresses are superb. It has a great message and is so cleverly done on the story leading up to how the "Wicked Witch of the West" became the way she is portrayed along with an "explanation" of the Wizard of Oz story. Janet you'll love it. You go Wednesday?
The original witch is still out, and the understudy will be there the whole run. IF this is the understudy God only knows how good the "regular" was because this one is superb. Gotta download some of the songs I liked from it. Anyway Jazz your dd is right on. Great show :)

Cheers,
Grumbo

[Scratch42]

Sorry about Meagan's game.

Thanks for the review! Can't wait to see it! We go Tuesday night! Hope that I can stay awake to see the whole thing!LOL

Scratch

[mickeyfan1]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

[Scratch42]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

OMG! You poor dear!

I would but by the time I got there you could have crawled to the Dr's!

Keep icing and take plenty of Tylenol!

Pixie Dust that it's not too serious! :wizard:

Scratch
pirate:

[piglet33]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

Marsha - I am so sorry to hear that this happened and hope everything turns out ok for you. Keep us posted.

Reneé

[piglet33]

OK, so whatever happened to our Survivor Logo? Wasn't it supposed to be put up on the other site so we could download it? I really want to add that to my collection of shirts for our cruise.

[Bmwdsny]

Marsha,
i am so sorry and i hope you will be OK!! Please take it easy!!! Let us know how are you doing!!

[RobinMarie]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

I'm so sorry to hear this! I would recommend an orthopedic doctor/surgeon.

Keep us updated!

[Verandah Man]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?


Marsha,

From someone who suffers with many knee problems I will keep sending up goot thoughts and PD for you. I hope you find a good doc and he or she can take care of this problem for you. Rest and funny as it sounds, ice the knee to bring the swelling down. I have my last two PT sessions this week from my slip on the ice in January. I have seen a big difference with taking all my PT sessions, if they are prescribed, make sure you make your appointments!!!

[winotracy]

OK, so whatever happened to our Survivor Logo? Wasn't it supposed to be put up on the other site so we could download it? I really want to add that to my collection of shirts for our cruise.

It is on the other site, but there is no link there to it. The link will be in the newsletter tonight! (I'd give it to you, but it is at home :rolleyes: ) Maybe I should go there now?

Tracy

[piglet33]

It is on the other site, but there is no link there to it. The link will be in the newsletter tonight! (I'd give it to you, but it is at home :rolleyes: ) Maybe I should go there now?

Tracy

Tracy - I don't know what good it will be to you, but I give you permission to go home and get the link for me. lol

Thanks,

Reneé

[dan and scott]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

Marsha-

Sorry to hear about your fall! Please keep us updated with your condition. :love:
Dan

[Scratch42]

It is on the other site, but there is no link there to it. The link will be in the newsletter tonight! (I'd give it to you, but it is at home :rolleyes: ) Maybe I should go there now?

Tracy

I also give you my permission to go home! :teeth:

Scratch
pirate:

PS it must have been a bad weekend for injuries! After getting out of the shower I noticed that the toe I stubbed is turning Funky Colours! I think I broke the thing!LOL

[outahere]

If anyone wants to switch to the "practice" cruise, there are cabins available in every category, but cat 10 (not counting 1,2 or 3). Since today is their 60 day mark, it looks like quite a few people changed their minds. I wonder what the availability will look like on our cruise when June 20 gets here.

[DisneyElf]

Marsha -- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Take care of that knee with lots of ice & rest -- and see a Dr. as soon as possible.

[Bmwdsny]

I also give you my permission to go home! :teeth:

Scratch
pirate:

PS it must have been a bad weekend for injuries! After getting out of the shower I noticed that the toe I stubbed is turning Funky Colours! I think I broke the thing!LOL

Well Janet, nothing you can do about a broken toe!! it will have to heal itself!! :sad2:


Hi Everyone!! Yep i am at work!! i am sitting at a teacher's desk playing with this!! :banana:

Dan, you feel better now???? :love2:

Sandra, thank you thank you, i found my card!! Yes, it was under the car seat!!! You were right!!! :hug: Thought i was losing my mind!!

[kmiles]

Link has been posted on the other site. Ship of Fools thread!

[winotracy]

Dang it Kmiles, now I don't have an excuse to go home! :crazy2:

I guess I gotta work now.

Tracy

[piglet33]

Link has been posted on the other site. Ship of Fools thread!

Thank You!

[dan and scott]

[QUOTE=Bmwdsny]
Dan, you feel better now???? :love2:

QUOTE]

I was laying on the sofa last night during chat-I really was fine!

Talk soon
Dan

[Scratch42]

Well Janet, nothing you can do about a broken toe!! it will have to heal itself!! :sad2:


Yeah, I know. It's the same dang toe I break at least once a year!LOL

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mel ~ Stop playing with Bananas!

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[ehtpnt]

:cat:

Marsha-- sorry about the fall. Lots of pd and thoughts from a double knee replacement recipient. Everyone is right see dr asap and probably should be an orthopedic person.

Anyone who has children, adult or not and needs a good laugh try thisl
http://users.erols.com/geary/psychology/publication.htm

Have friend who sent it to me. I've printed it out to take to the day care. Will give everyone there a laugh.

We have lovely blue skies and a very chilly wind. Hoping for rain later in the week and no snow. Very tired of snow.

Everyone take care. Estelle :teeth:

::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[Denine]

I am pretty sure I am going to go this route for Emma (using a belt-positioning booster, aka a backless booster seat). At the time of the cruise in Aug. she will meet the age & height requirements and probably the weight requirement (or be very close).

I got to thinking about how I *thought* we only needed it for the shuttle from LAX to HISP, and then realized I may need it for the HISP shuttle to the port and the port-to-MCO bus (Mark is checking on the bus co.'s requirements, if any).

This booster will just be soooo much easier to travel with than her behemoth car seat. The booster is smaller, light weight and we can stash it in the luggage for our flight & then under the bed on the cruise (thanx for the storage offer Marsha, but I think we've found a solution!!).

If anyone is interested, these type booster seats typically cost about $15 and you can get them at ToysRUs, Walmart, etc. The requirements on ours (a Cosco) are at least one year of age, 29" tall and 30 pounds. These are federally approved for use in a motor vehicle, though not FAA approved.

Thanx, everyone for helping me "think outloud" to try and solve this problem. I hope others with car seat issues find a solution that is workable for them, too!


I may look into just getting a booster instead of the fold-up car seat. Kaleigh will be almost 3 by the cruise.

[Denine]

Marsha: Sorry about your fall. Hope your knee is feeling better.

Not happy about no DVC discounts at TDS. It helped defray the cost a bit, especially since I have a 2 year old daughter. I do miss the adult items.

[mickeyfan1]

Back from the ER. Nothing broken, but they suspect severe ligament damage. Tomorrow I will see the ortho.

Thanks for all the PD and good vibes. I hope that tomorrows doc says it's just a really bad sprain and that I should rest. Um, sure, I have a dog to walk and steps to climb.

Lunch time for me!

[mississaugamom]

Ouch! Ligament damage can be worse than a break!!!!

Keep using ice today - good luck at the ortho tomorrow!

Arlene

[kmiles]

Bummer about the knee, Marsha. :(

Whoever heard of no gutters on a house? Actually, that's standard practice down here in Florida. Imagine, torrential downpours and no gutters. :confused3

Here's hoping that the knee is just a bad sprain! :wizard:

[Grumbo]

Risking the wrath of parents and all and sundry, how on earth did any of us ever survive before seat belts, air bags, crush zoned vehicles, side curtains and collapsable everything. In most areas seat belts aren't mandatory on school buses!!
I agree you should use the car seats, but sometimes you wonder why this stuff is so strictly adhered to, and in some states you can drop into Walmart and pick up your gun and ammo to go :)

Donning asbestos suit.. (Yikes thats not safe either is it? ;) )

Cheers,
Grumbo

[Scratch42]

Back from the ER. Nothing broken, but they suspect severe ligament damage. Tomorrow I will see the ortho.

Thanks for all the PD and good vibes. I hope that tomorrows doc says it's just a really bad sprain and that I should rest. Um, sure, I have a dog to walk and steps to climb.

Lunch time for me!

I hope for your sake it is just a bad sprain!

Keep that Ice on It! Keep it propped on a pillow whenever you can!

:wizard:

Scratch
pirate:

[mark & sandra]

zxhttp://www.gifs.net/animate/flickingdollars.gif
The time has come to collect for the buses. If we fill the buses our cost will be 7.28 per person. At least 1 bus will leave no later then 9AM, this will put you at the airport before 10AM, the other bus's departure time has not yet been decided. As soon as you know your flight info let me know so we can coordinate which side of the airport you need to be dropped off at.

Bus To MCO after cruise-Update-- Both buses are full

** denotes I've received your flight info (or if info is TBA)

Mark & Sandra-(6)**Payment received
DisneyElf-(2)**
Winnyis-(4)**
RobinMarie-(2)**Payment received
wide awake-(5)
DisCrazzy-(4)**Payment received
rsscheck-(5)
Denine-(3)**Payment received
mickeyfan1- (1)**Payment received
Denise W- (4)**Payment received
sandygirl- (3)**Payment received
"Ginger"- (3)**
NYdiscruisers- (4)**Payment received
Kpgclark- (4)**Payment received
eye R.N.- (2)**
Chris Herbert- (4)**
jweiss- (4)**
ladypoo- (3)**Payment received
laurenk- (4)**Payment received
dan and scott- (6)**Payment received
invaderzim- (3)**
dudette 1, 2 and 3- (3)**
EileenAmI- (2)**
KarenNY- (2)**Payment received
gaba2de- (4)**
carolsherman- (3)**Payment received
lotsofboys- (5)**Payment received
Perdita & Pongo- (15)

Waitlisted:
kerridvc- (4)
UMTerp- (?)

[RobinMarie]

Carolsherman - good chatting with you last evening!

Mark-Loon, glad you are receiving payments promptly! If you are dividing groups, you can put us on the later leaving bus as our departure is on the late side. I'd rather hang out on board than in the airport!

Marsha, feel better, glad nothing is broken!

Estelle - that was pretty funny!

I can't believe a whole Monday has passed with no Jenny Jokes?

[kmiles]

Got the DCL Survivor shirt and I am PLEASED!

Image Station did a great job of putting it on the shirt!!! And they're FAST too! The item invoice (electronic) said to expect the item around the 19th and I got it today! And all this for only $10.50!!!!!

I think Image Station has "those other two companies" whooped!

[jweiss]

Mark.....glad to see that you finally received my home-bound flight info.... could you share the info with me, cuz I hadn't yet booked a flight and was wondering the time and airline... Once you share the info with me, I'd love to send you the check...all I need is your address!!!! (LOL)

[dan and scott]

The time has come to collect for the buses. If we fill the buses our cost will be 7.28 per person. At least 1 bus will leave no later then 9AM, this will put you at the airport before 10AM, the other bus's departure time has not yet been decided. As soon as you know your flight info let me know so we can coordinate which side of the airport you need to be dropped off at.

Bus To MCO after cruise-Update-- Both buses are full

** denotes I've received your flight info

Mark & Sandra-(6)**Payment received
DisneyElf-(2)**
Winnyis-(4)**
RobinMarie-(2)**Payment received
wide awake-(5)
DisCrazzy-(4)**Payment received
rsscheck-(5)
Denine-(3)**
mickeyfan1- (1)**Payment received
Denise W- (4)**
sandygirl- (3)**
"Ginger"- (3)**
NYdiscruisers- (4)**Payment received
Kpgclark- (4)**
eye R.N.- (2)**
Chris Herbert- (4)**
jweiss- (4)**
ladypoo- (3)**
laurenk- (4)**Payment received
dan and scott- (6)**
invaderzim- (3)**
dudette 1, 2 and 3- (3)**
EileenAmI- (2)**
KarenNY- (2)**Payment received
gaba2de- (4)**
carolsherman- (3)**Payment received
lotsofboys- (5)**Payment received
Perdita & Pongo- (15)


Mark-
My money order went out in todays mail-you should have it by thursday (I think)

dan

[Grumbo]

Got the DCL Survivor shirt and I am PLEASED!

Image Station did a great job of putting it on the shirt!!! And they're FAST too! The item invoice (electronic) said to expect the item around the 19th and I got it today! And all this for only $10.50!!!!!

I think Image Station has "those other two companies" whooped!

I tried to order but it is only good for U.S. addresses :confused3
Guess S.O.L. again..

Cheers,
Grumbo

[Bmwdsny]

Mark-
My money order went out in todays mail-you should have it by thursday (I think)

dan

Uh Mark, you won't have it by Thurs, because he didn't send it out it yet!!!
He was too busy calling the FBI and volunteers all day to conduct a search party to look for me since i was in MIA, according to him!!!!! :banana:

[dan and scott]

Uh Mark, you won't have it by Thurs, because he didn't send it out it yet!!!
He was too busy calling the FBI and volunteers all day to conduct a search party to look for me since i was in MIA, according to him!!!!!

:banana:

All day? Please don't flater yourself! You were only missing from 12:30 until about 1:15 or so.

Even Tracy wandered why we weren't in afternoon chat!

Dan

[Bmwdsny]

Don't believe me?????

See for yourself!!

Here his e mail quote sent to me:
Mel-
Where are you at? You are MIA-not on the DIS or anything.
I send out a search party!!!

Dan

:banana: :rotfl:

[RobinMarie]

I tried to order but it is only good for U.S. addresses :confused3
Guess S.O.L. again..

Cheers,
Grumbo

G - you can send it to me and I'll send to you?

[dan and scott]

I received a package today from Barb (Mom2BelleandPeterPan) with the requested park maps and such. However there was so much more! I (opps we) also received 2 Grand Californian postcards, a Grand Californian magnet, a Grand Californian pin, a purple mickey ant. topper and a very cute Stitch beanie baby dressed up as the easter bunny!

It was all so incredibly generous of her and very much appreciated.

It is truly amazing how super people are that you have never meet before.

Looking forward to meetine everyone!

Dan

P.S. Barb you will get a private thong dance to thank you in person! Maybe you could sell that on ebay and make thousands of dollars! :banana:

[Bmwdsny]

P.S. Barb you will get a private thong dance to thank you in person!

Poor Poor Barbara!!!! :scared1: :scared1: She may now reconsider and cancel the cruise!! :sad2:

[dan and scott]

Well now Mel-
If we are going to post emails let me
post this one from you!

Dan,

See you later sugar bear!

Love
Your Melinda

See everyone!

Dan

[dan and scott]

Poor Poor Barbara!!!! :scared1: :scared1: She may now reconsider and cancel the cruise!! :sad2:

Mel-
Are you jealous?

Dan

[Bmwdsny]

delete

[dan and scott]

Here is another email I received from Mel yesterday!

I don't usually post spam or scam or virus warnings on these pages. Usually
they're bogus, and sometimes the warnings themselves contain viruses or
something unpleasant. Furthermore, I just hate it when people forward too
many warnings or virus alerts. OK .. having said all this, I am forwarding
you a warning about a scam. Sorry, but this one is important! I want you
to send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list!

If someone comes to your front door saying they are conducting a survey on
deer ticks and asks you to take your clothes off and jump around to see how
many fall off. . Do not do it! IT IS A SCAM! They only want to see you
naked.

I wish I'd gotten this yesterday. . . I feel so stupid now.

Dan

[dan and scott]

Dan, you are LIAR!!!! i sent no such thing!!! IN YOUR DREAMS!!!!

Where the proof???? At least i have one!!! i be happy to forward the e mail you sent, to anyone who request it!!!!! SO THERE!!!!! :crazy:


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

Mel
Are you afraid Bobo will read this and get mad? Don't deny it!

Dan

[izzinmac]

Mel!!!!!

[Bmwdsny]

delete

[Bmwdsny]

dlete

[Scratch42]

Here is another email I received from Mel yesterday!

I don't usually post spam or scam or virus warnings on these pages. Usually
they're bogus, and sometimes the warnings themselves contain viruses or
something unpleasant. Furthermore, I just hate it when people forward too
many warnings or virus alerts. OK .. having said all this, I am forwarding
you a warning about a scam. Sorry, but this one is important! I want you
to send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list!

If someone comes to your front door saying they are conducting a survey on
deer ticks and asks you to take your clothes off and jump around to see how
many fall off. . Do not do it! IT IS A SCAM! They only want to see you
naked.

I wish I'd gotten this yesterday. . . I feel so stupid now.

Dan

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

PS this was my 5000th Post!

[dan and scott]

I am eating super right now-I will be ther later!

DAN

[Bmwdsny]

BTW, congrats Janet on the 5000th post!!!

[kmiles]

5,000 posts! :earseek:

[RobinMarie]

5,000 posts! :earseek:

Must be all them lapel pins you're pedding! Congrats Janet!

[Bmwdsny]

delete

[dan and scott]

DAN!!!!!!!!!!

where the heck are you?????? you afraid???????????

BTW, congrats Janet!!!! i am sorry that you had the 5000th post on a lying quote!!!!! :rotfl2:

Now I am afraid!

[Bmwdsny]

delete

[dan and scott]

Speaking of DOGS here is another one of Mels emails to me. I hope you are all sitting down!

My Dearest Dan,

Bow Wow,
Mel

[Bmwdsny]

delete

[dan and scott]

DAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a family board!!!!!!!
What the matta with you???????
Have you no shame ????????http://www.intercot.com/boards/graemlins/nono.gif

Mel
those were your words!

Dan

[jhemond]

Hello Fools and assorted visitors. Last night was a very bad night for me. I took Max out and slipped on the ice that formed because the STUPID builder refuses to put gutters up and the water that drips off the roof freezes all the way down out driveway. Now, I can not bend my knee more then about 25% nor can I straighten it. Of course, I have no established doctor, so as soon as 8am rolls around, I will have to start calling those on the list that are accepting new patients. I spent the night in the guest roon with my knee supported by a pillow. And DH has gone to New York City for the next 3 days. This is gonna be fun.

ANyone want to come play taxi driver?

Oh no! I wish I had known sooner and lived closer and didn't have to work 'cause I would have driven you. :guilty:

I hope you get better soon and it's not too serious.

[jhemond]

Risking the wrath of parents and all and sundry, how on earth did any of us ever survive before seat belts, air bags, crush zoned vehicles, side curtains and collapsable everything. In most areas seat belts aren't mandatory on school buses!!
I agree you should use the car seats, but sometimes you wonder why this stuff is so strictly adhered to, and in some states you can drop into Walmart and pick up your gun and ammo to go :)

Donning asbestos suit.. (Yikes thats not safe either is it? ;) )

Cheers,
Grumbo

Very true Grumbo. My parents always tell us that we never had car seats, they always just held us in the car. We used to ride in the trunk of our hatchback. We used to ride in the bed of the pickup (or on the boards of the pickup that didn't have a bed). Of course, I grew up in "redneckville". We used to get pulled behind the four-wheeler on an old car hood. I got my first 4 wheeler (which I shared with my brother) when I was 5. Oh, and, my mom works for an arms dealer....

:banana:

[jhemond]

I can't believe a whole Monday has passed with no Jenny Jokes?

Sorry to disappoint...I was actually working today. We had a submission this morning and other important things to do this afternoon. I'll try to find some jokes to post tonight. :banana:

[jhemond]

Now it's time for some jokes......

A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex."
"But you are not wearing any of those things," he replied.
"I know," she said. "It's in case I should die before my husband. I'm sure he will remarry right away, and I want his new wife to go crazy looking for the jewelry."

[jhemond]

There were two guys working for the city. One would dig a hole -- he would dig, dig, dig. The other would come behind him and fill the hole -- fill, fill, fill. These two men worked furiously; one digging a hole, the other filling it up again.

A man was watching from the sidewalk and couldn't believe how hard these men were working, but couldn't understand what they were doing. Finally he had to ask them. He said to the hole digger, "I appreciate how hard you work, but what are you doing? You dig a hole and your partner comes behind you and fills it up again!"

The hole digger replied, "Oh yeah, must look funny, but the guy who plants the trees is sick today."

[jhemond]

Four best friends met at the hospital since their wives were giving births to their babies. The nurse comes up to the first man and says, "Congratulations, you got twins." The man said "How strange, I'm the manager of Minnesota Twins." After awhile the nurse comes up to the second man and says, "Congratulations, you got triplets." Man was like "Hmmm, strange I worked as a director for the "3 musketeers." Finally, the nurse comes up to the third man and says "Congratulations, you got twins x2." Man is happy and says, "Ironic, I work for the hotel "4 Seasons." All three of them are happy until they see their last buddy jumping all over the place, cursing God and banging his head on the wall. They asked him what's wrong and he answered, "What's wrong? I work for 7up"!

[jhemond]

Ok....Last one.....

A man goes on a 2-month business trip to Europe and leaves his cat with his brother. Three days before his return he calls his brother.
Brother 1: So how is my cat doing?
Brother 2: He's Dead
Brother 1: He's Dead! What do you mean He's Dead! I loved that cat. Couldn't you think of a nicer way to tell me! I'm leaving in 3 days. You could of broke me to the news easier. You could of told me today that she got out of the house or something. Then when I called before I left you could of told me, Well, we found her but she is up on the roof and we're having trouble getting her down. Then when I call you from the airport you could of told me, The Fire Department was there and scared her off the roof and the cat died when it hit the ground.
Brother 2: I'm sorry...you're right...that was insensitive I won't let it happen again.
Brother 1: Alright, alright, forget about it. Anyway, how is Mom doing?
Brother 2: She's up on the roof and we're having trouble getting her down.

[jhemond]

oooohhhhh!!! I almost forgot! I got my coconut in the mail today!! There's still hope if you haven't gotten one yet! :banana:

[rsschneck]

The time has come to collect for the buses. If we fill the buses our cost will be 7.28 per person. At least 1 bus will leave no later then 9AM, this will put you at the airport before 10AM, the other bus's departure time has not yet been decided. As soon as you know your flight info let me know so we can coordinate which side of the airport you need to be dropped off at.

Bus To MCO after cruise-Update-- Both buses are full

** denotes I've received your flight info

Mark & Sandra-(6)**Payment received
DisneyElf-(2)**
Winnyis-(4)**
RobinMarie-(2)**Payment received
wide awake-(5)
DisCrazzy-(4)**Payment received
rsscheck-(5)
Denine-(3)**
mickeyfan1- (1)**Payment received
Denise W- (4)**
sandygirl- (3)**
"Ginger"- (3)**
NYdiscruisers- (4)**Payment received
Kpgclark- (4)**
eye R.N.- (2)**
Chris Herbert- (4)**
jweiss- (4)**
ladypoo- (3)**
laurenk- (4)**Payment received
dan and scott- (6)**
invaderzim- (3)**
dudette 1, 2 and 3- (3)**
EileenAmI- (2)**
KarenNY- (2)**Payment received
gaba2de- (4)**
carolsherman- (3)**Payment received
lotsofboys- (5)**Payment received
Perdita & Pongo- (15)


As they say, " The check's in the mail." :wave2:

Still no plane tickets home yet! I am hoping good fares come out soon.

DD had her 1st Karate tournament this past Saturday and she ended up with 2 trophies. 1st place for weapons and 3rd place for form. She is very proud of her trophies! :cheer2: It was fun to watch her! :cheer2:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Marsha, sure hope you are doing better tonight. Wishing you the best at the orthopedic specialist tomorrow. Hugs!

Janet: Congrats on 5,000 posts!!!

Roxann: Hurray for your dd, you must be very proud of her!

Dan: I will come prepared with lots of $1.00 bills, can't wait! ;)

P.S. Barb you will get a private thong dance to thank you in person! Maybe you could sell that on ebay and make thousands of dollars! :banana:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

~*~THANK YOU "Tracy" for the WONDERFUL NEWSLETTER!!!~*~

I just received it then read it - it's sooooo very good!!!

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

OK, at cafe' press it says that the person with the store can make a profit, well, I don't want to and I will not give out any tax/identifying information to such a site anyway. (I activated the Sisterhood merchandise design there). If anyone wants to take over this store and take advantage of the profit or give it to a charity, let me know - and - let me know how to transfer it to your name too. (Or maybe my dh could figure out how to do this.)

[paulcrsb]

Thanks again Tracy for the excellent newsletter!

Paul :wave2:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Hi Paul,

Good to see you posting! I hope this finds you doing well. Hey, we "west-coasters" received the 3/15 newsletter on 3/14! Lucky us!!!

Take care,

Barbara

Thanks again Tracy for the excellent newsletter!

Paul :wave2:

[paulcrsb]

Thanks Barbara!

Paul

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Anybody hear from "Andrew DEREK UK" lately? Miss his posts and good humor. Hope all is well Andrew with you and your family!

Also, Laura (AuntyBrat), hope you are doing great! As soon as your treatments are over, let's meet for at Kay's Cafe! Hugs to you, and be good! ;)

[winotracy]

too many problems tonight so I forgot to post here. Yes the newsletter came out! If you don't have an e-mail from me, check your spam folders again. This one is smaller, but not as pretty because of problems I had, which I will work out before the next one! I hope you all enjoy it! (Paul and Barbara, everyone got theirs on 3/14, I'm like the magazine publishers, I get it out before the date on the cover lol)

Tracy

[NYdiscuisers]

Tracy,
Once again, great job with the newsletter!

Val,
I love the map! As I was reading the article, I started thinking that it would be cool to see dots for everyone's hometowns. I can't wait to see the finished map(s).

Paul

PS. PD to all those not feeling well. It looks like a snowless week here for a change :sunny: ...and Spring is less than a week away! :flower:

[mississaugamom]

Another terrific job, Tracy. :cheer2: Thank you SO much!!!!! :grouphug:

Arlene

[piglet33]

I may look into just getting a booster instead of the fold-up car seat. Kaleigh will be almost 3 by the cruise.

I bought one of those high back booster seats with the 5 point harness for Haley. It is a lot lighter than her carseat and it still fits in the carry bag so Lenny can carry it through the airport. I use that on the plane and she falls asleep as we're going down the runway and usually sleeps the whole 2 1/2 flight to Orlando. This seat has arm rests and a cupholder too so she loves it since it's like the seats Mommy and Daddy are sitting in. It works great and only cost us about $60 when we bought it. I heard the foldable ones aren't that great for safety so I think the $60 was well spent.

I tried to order but it is only good for U.S. addresses :confused3
Guess S.O.L. again..

Cheers,
Grumbo

Grumbo, if you want you can have your order sent to me and I'll bring it with us with your nametags. Just let me know.

Reneé

[piglet33]

I received a package today from Barb (Mom2BelleandPeterPan) with the requested park maps and such. However there was so much more! I (opps we) also received 2 Grand Californian postcards, a Grand Californian magnet, a Grand Californian pin, a purple mickey ant. topper and a very cute Stitch beanie baby dressed up as the easter bunny!

It was all so incredibly generous of her and very much appreciated.

It is truly amazing how super people are that you have never meet before.

Looking forward to meetine everyone!

Dan

P.S. Barb you will get a private thong dance to thank you in person! Maybe you could sell that on ebay and make thousands of dollars! :banana:

I also received a package from Barbara yesterday for Haley and it was a wonderful surprise. She got an adorable Minnie Mouse winter hat with Minnie Ears and bow on top, a cute little Easter Bunny Piglet beanie and a cute little thing that you put in water to make a towel with Winnie the Pooh and Piglet on it.

Barbara - Thank you so much for these beautiful gifts. Haley wore her new hat last night and looked adorable.

I agree Dan - that I can't wait to meet all you wonderful people. We are really going to have a great time with the great friends we've made along the way.

Reneé

[jiminyC_fan]

Great newsletter Tracy!! Thanks for all your hard work!

[Perdita&Pongo]

Sheesh! I am gone for like a day and come back to 3 pages of deleted posts from Mel. What gives? :confused3

Just today realized that "Paul" is/are really 2 Pauls! NYPaul and OregonPaul. Sorry I've been confusing you two! Hope I haven't posted as such. :rolleyes:

Marsha - So sorry to hear of your injury!! Hope it's just a sprain and that you are feeling better today already.

Tracy - Awesome newsletter once again! You da bomb! :cool1:

Mark - You can put the 2 asterisks after my name on the bus list. None of the fifteen of us has return plane tickets yet so our info is TBA. Also, since we were late comers to the bus list, I never got the PM with the payment info. Could you send that to me please? Then I can get the $$ to you.

[piglet33]

Sheesh! I am gone for like a day and come back to 3 pages of deleted posts from Mel. What gives? :confused3



I was wondering the same thing. What's going on?

[piglet33]

Yippee, the boards are back.

[winotracy]

The deleted posts were questionable for a family board. Mel and Dan decided to remove them or edit them to what they are now. If you are a regular in chat, you can probably guess what they said :rotfl2:

Tracy

[DisneyElf]

Has anyone heard how she made out at the Doctors? :confused3

[RobinMarie]

No word on Marsha yet, hope that's a good sign!

Allan, I noticed the piece about dancing in the newsletter. Don't give up yet, there was talk about a dance gathering during a chat session. It's worth a few more shouts about it.

Got all my NCAA picks! Let the games begin!

[Denine]

I received the e-mail for the newsletter and when I get a chance, I will print it off. I can't wait.

Marsha: More pixie dust for your knee.

Renee: Thanks for the info on the booster. I really need to start looking into this more.

[mississaugamom]

Allan, I noticed the piece about dancing in the newsletter. Don't give up yet, there was talk about a dance gathering during a chat session. It's worth a few more shouts about it.

Robin's right, Allan. Martin and I aren't "good" dancers, which is why I didn't originally reply (in case you were only talking proper "ballroom" technique dancers). ;)

We would enjoy getting together with some people for a nice evening with some dancing, though. Don't give up yet! We don't need a whole lotta people to still have a great time at this event!

Arlene

[Scratch42]

I got my Transfer Paper, Windown Cling Paper and Magnet Paper from the supplier today!

Unfortunately will have to wait until the weekend to use it all!

I'll let you know how it all turns out!

Off to see WICKED tonight! Let's hope I can stay up for it!LOL

Great NewLetter! As usual!

Smell you Later!

Scratch

[NYdiscuisers]

Just today realized that "Paul" is/are really 2 Pauls! NYPaul and OregonPaul. Sorry I've been confusing you two! Hope I haven't posted as such. :rolleyes:

Nancy, I haven't noticed any confusing posts. (You confusing OregonPaul and I, that is...now Dan and Melinda, that's another story :) )

Paul

[RobinMarie]

Thought someone might be interested in this deal:

http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/hollywood/website/badg05f.html

Buy a day, get 2005 Free - buy tix by 5/1/05

It looks like weekends in August qualify as blackout dates

1. What is the 2005 Pass?
When you purchase a 1-day General Admission ticket, it can be upgraded to a 2005 Pass. You are getting a whole year, with some restrictions, for the price of a 1-day ticket.


2. Is the 2005 Pass valid at Universal Studios in Orlando?
No. This ticket offer is only valid at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.


3. Is the 2005 Pass the same as an Annual Pass?
No, the 2005 Pass is a separate ticket product with some of the benefits of the Annual Pass, but not all.


4. If I buy my ticket before 2005 do I still get 2005 for free?
Yes! In fact, the sooner you buy, the more you can use your 2005 Pass. It's valid for the rest of 2004 and all of 2005!


5. What are the restrictions?

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons or per
capita sightseeing tours.
Black-out dates apply.



6. What are the black-out dates for the 2005 Pass?
Click here for the black-out date calendar.
Black-out dates do not apply on your first visit. You can come any day between now and 12/31/05 for your first visit. Black-out dates will apply on your second visit and thereafter.


7. Do I get discounts on food or merchandise with a 2005 Pass?
No, but you can upgrade to an Annual Pass to receive this benefit


8. Do I get discounts on Universal Studios Hollywood tickets with a 2005 Pass?
Yes, you can get 15% off up to 6 General Admission tickets each time you visit.


9. Can I apply any other discounts (like AAA)?
This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons or per capita sightseeing tours


10. Can I upgrade any ticket to a 2005 Pass?
Yes, upgrades apply to 1-day General Admission, Front of Line Pass, and the VIP Experience. Go to the Annual Pass Processing Center and show your original ticket to upgrade to a 2005 Pass.


11. Do I need a coupon to get this offer at the front gate?
No, a coupon is not needed.


12. Is parking included?
No, free parking during box office hours is only included with the Premium Annual Pass


13. How/Where do I redeem my 2005 Pass?
After buying online using Print@Home ticketing, come to the Park, and go straight to the turnstile. Inside the Park, go to the Annual Pass Processing Center to get your 2005 Pass.


14. I've purchased my tickets online. When do I need to go to the Park to get my 2005 Pass?
Any day between now and 12/31/05.


15. When does the 2005 Pass expire?
The 2005 Pass is valid for admission through 12/31/05.

[mickeyfan1]

I'm baaaaaaaaack......................

First, Arlene or Barb, I make no money at my Cafe Press Store. You don't have to mark up the items, they will sell them at the price listed. I never sent on any info to them, you would only need to do that if you wanted to make some money on the items and then pay the taxes. NOT ME!!!!

The Ortho says, no cartilage damage, but suspects the muscle that holds the patella in place was over extended and is now torn, very badly bruised, and bleeding. THis can be healed thought gentle therapy, and time. Which is good because I didn't want to spend a lot of $$ on any medical problems. Now I need to get the condo insurance people to call me and arrange payments. It still hurts. I think I will rest it for a wile, matbe chat from the couch. If my router will signal me there.

You all are silly! Post all non family jokes at the other site.

I loive looking at my countdown clock. Even though it's running so slowly. In just over 5 months we will all be "Fooling Around".

[Lisa F]

The Ortho says, no cartilage damage, but suspects the muscle that holds the patella in place was over extended and is now torn, very badly bruised, and bleeding. THis can be healed thought gentle therapy, and time. Which is good because I didn't want to spend a lot of $$ on any medical problems. Now I need to get the condo insurance people to call me and arrange payments. It still hurts. I think I will rest it for a wile, matbe chat from the couch. If my router will signal me there.

The bright side is that this happened over 5 months before the cruise... at least that's what I told myself when I got shingles! Hopefully you will be 100% by the time of the cruise. Did the ortho give you any good meds for the pain? I'm glad to hear the damage is not as bad as it could have been!

[mickeyfan1]

No drugs Lisa, sad to say. Good old Tylenol makes me really sleepy anyway, so I will stick to that!

[Lisa F]

Well I AM glad to be off the codeine becaue I was getting tired of being dopey all the time (well more dopey than usual) but it was necessary. I hope the tylenol does the trick for you (I also had decent luck alternating advil and tylenol).

Today I got a phone call from Chuck at All Seasons. Seems mark told him about my room "issues" and he wanted to make sure that I was being taken care of. Wow, I felt like a celebrity called! What a nice guy. We chatted a while and everything is under control (although it was after the last time I spoke to someone over there). I'm glad to have booked with him, he really seems like he wants to go out of his way to make sure everything is perfect for his clients.

[piglet33]

Hey Guys,

I've been searching most of the day for a place to get the Survivor Logo printed on shirts and may have found one. It's http://artapart.com/default.asp. I just placed an order and will post if it goes through. If it does, I'll also post the quality of the shirts and design when I get them.

Reneé

[winotracy]

where is everyone? I'm sitting in chat all by my lonesome. Isn't tonight our "regularly scheduled" chat? :rotfl2:

[DisneyElf]

Marsha - glad to hear that you will recover with just PT :grouphug:

I was going to offer to share my pills with you :banana: :banana:


Lisa -- Chuck & his team are great -- I spoke to him in May when I made some changes to our reservations and the whole staff is easy to deal with. Every time I make a payment I ask if we have a room # yet :Pinkbounc

(not yet -- I figure after 6/20 I'll know)

[kcashner]

Well, I guess we're making progress. I applied for passport for DD last week--tried on Monday and the photo place was out of film. Thus, we did it on Tuesday--and the passport fee went up on Tuesday! Boo hiss. I sent it off and commented that we couldn't schedule a last minute cruise now. On Thursday, DCL made available more cheapie cabins for our spring break week. Oh well--I can't risk booking it with no birth cert, no passport for her. Guess she'll have to stay home for spring break and clean her room.

Today, got Hep A shots. Also, ordered some stuff that I know we'll need for trip. Any day with a trip related activity is a good day. I'm really suffering from Magic withdrawal!

[jhemond]

Does anyone know where I can find the nautical alphabit? Planning ahead for making our door sign...

[jhemond]

A wealthy older lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa. She takes her faithful pet poodle along for company.

One day, the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long discovers that he is lost. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch. The poodle thinks, "I'm in deep trouble now!" Then he notices some bones on the ground close by, and immediately settles down to chew on them with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap, the poodle exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here."

Hearing this, the leopard halts his attack in mid-stride, and a look of terror comes over him as he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!" says the leopard. "That was close! That poodle nearly had me."

Meanwhile, a monkey watching the whole scene from a nearby tree figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So, off he goes. But the poodle sees him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans, and strikes a deal for
himself with the leopard. The leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!"

Now the poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back, and thinks, "What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get within earshot the poodle says.......

"Where's that damn monkey?! I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard!"

[kmiles]

Does anyone know where I can find the nautical alphabit? Planning ahead for making our door sign...

Is alphabit the same as alphabet? ;)

http://www.gma.org/Tidings/snailtale/flags.html

http://www.sailorschoice.com/seamanship/alphabet_pennants.htm

http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/nautical%20marine%20signal%20flags.htm

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Renee', glad the package arrived! It's a thank you to you for making all those wonderful name tags for all of us! We appreciate it so much!!!


I agree Dan - that I can't wait to meet all you wonderful people. We are really going to have a great time with the great friends we've made along the way.

Reneé

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

First Marsha, so glad you are going to be OK...still, it's going to take some time. Hugs to you!

Now Marsha, we know you are not pocketing any money, ROFL!!! - on the otherhand, you never know what those LooneyHOODs might try! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I read about making a profit at cafe press on the the May Repo practice cruise thread. They are donating their profits to a charity. I thought, hey, if someone wants it or something - go for it!

We have FBI agents in our immediate family, and they tell us over and over again not to give out identifying info. on internet or elsewhere for that matter.

Regardless like you, I would never take a profit!

Get well soon Marsha!!!

I'm baaaaaaaaack......................

First, Arlene or Barb, I make no money at my Cafe Press Store. You don't have to mark up the items, they will sell them at the price listed. I never sent on any info to them, you would only need to do that if you wanted to make some money on the items and then pay the taxes. NOT ME!!!!

The Ortho says, no cartilage damage, but suspects the muscle that holds the patella in place was over extended and is now torn, very badly bruised, and bleeding. THis can be healed thought gentle therapy, and time. Which is good because I didn't want to spend a lot of $$ on any medical problems. Now I need to get the condo insurance people to call me and arrange payments. It still hurts. I think I will rest it for a wile, matbe chat from the couch. If my router will signal me there.

You all are silly! Post all non family jokes at the other site.

I loive looking at my countdown clock. Even though it's running so slowly. In just over 5 months we will all be "Fooling Around".

[DenverVal]

Val,
I love the map! As I was reading the article, I started thinking that it would be cool to see dots for everyone's hometowns. I can't wait to see the finished map(s).

PaulThanks, Paul! I added about seventy spots to the map and sent it off to Jason, who said that it would be available at the newsletter link in a day or so. (Thanks, Jason!). As folks update me, I will update the map as well. :cheer2:

I also realized that I must not have sent off the UK version of the map, so I'll take care of that tomorrow.

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Val, I missed the map! Going back to re-read the newspaper. Can't wait to see it. Thanks so much for doing developing it...aren't we lucky to have your expertise!!!

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Hey again Val,

My dh said to tell you that it is a "very cool map!!!" I totally agree! I just saved it for future special uses. Thanks so much!!!

[DenverVal]

Hey again Val,

My dh said to tell you that it is a "very cool map!!!" I totally agree! I just saved it for future special uses. Thanks so much!!! :blush: Awww, thanks Barbara!

[RobinMarie]

Today, got Hep A shots. Also, ordered some stuff that I know we'll need for trip. Any day with a trip related activity is a good day. I'm really suffering from Magic withdrawal!

Any side effects/soreness from the shot?

[jhemond]

Is alphabit the same as alphabet? ;)

http://www.gma.org/Tidings/snailtale/flags.html

http://www.sailorschoice.com/seamanship/alphabet_pennants.htm

http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/nautical%20marine%20signal%20flags.htm

Yup. :rolleyes: Maybe that's why I couldn't find anything. :rotfl2: Oh, and thanks for helping!

[kmiles]

Did someone around here say they were going to wear swimwear to Palo???

*Kmiles runs to get the Dictionary of Slams*

[mickeyfan1]

kmiles, that is a really cute signature!

Off to the eye doctor for the annual exam and new glasses. WIth 3 pair of regular glasses including sunglasses clips and one pair of sunglasses, who would think that I need more?

Have fun everyone!

[winotracy]

Who: All DIS members on this cruise
What: Wine Tasting Party, Sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel
When: TBA
Where: Onboard the Magic during its Eastbound Repositioning Cruise
Why: Because we like to Party
How: If you are interested in more information or attending our wine tasting party, please e-mail or PM me.

Update on the wine tasting participants:

Winotracy (2)
Kmiles (2)
Winnyis (2)
piglet33 (2)
Bmwdsny (2)
mississaugamom (2)
Mom2Belle&PeterPan (1)
ca-disney-dad (1)
DisneyElf (2)
Sandygirl (2)
WideAwake (1)
Mark&Sandra (3)
Carolsherman (1)
Luv2Dream (2)
eye R.N. (1)
ehtpnt (4)
NYGiantsRule! (2)
YrMajesty4 (2)
paulcrsb (2)
EileenAmI (2)
rsschneck (4)
Otisp (2)
Denise W (1)
Jazzman (1)
Grumbo (6)
Scratch42 (1)
DenverVal (2)
Denine (2)
gaba2de (2)
NYdiscruisers (2)
AuntyBrat (1)
Ivanova (7)
Chris Herbert (2)
kpgclark (2)
Tigger24 (2)
gassmandy (2)
izzinmac (2)
big cheeser (2)
wide awake (2)
DudetteTwo (3)
jiminyC_fan (2)
DisCrazzy (2)
Lthouseprincess (2)
Perdita&Pongo (4)
kcashner (2)
ceejay13 (4)
dan & scott (5)
even1 (2)
gizmosammy (2)
dletz (2)
turtle51 (3)
mmouse37 (3)
Lisa F (2)
JamesD (2)

Anyone else?

[RobinMarie]

5 Months!

[piglet33]

5 Months!

YIPPEEE. It's almost here.