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

[becka]

I don't think I am going to make it. I am really tired and I know I should get too bed or I will pay for it big time tomorrow morning.

[87Heel]

Where's MicePins? Shouldn't he be logged on, waiting to jump in for the pirate:

[Jhalkias]

JoJo wants to go outside. We can't just let him without his lease now. He caught a baby bunny this afternoon and we had to pry it out of his mouth! :scared1: The mommy was out there too. :sad1: It hopped away to it's mom so I hope it is alright but we are taking JoJo out on a lease now. :confused3

I didn't know you could lease dogs . . . we bought ours. Our car is a lease though . . .

[pjpoohbear]

John, this one was pre-loaded, it is called FLIGHT TRACKER. It now says it took off 2hr 41 mins late, arriving at Terminal N at Gatewick at 10:31 am.

[brack]

I don't think I am going to make it. I am really tired and I know I should get too bed or I will pay for it big time tomorrow morning.

Yeah sure! :confused3 Sleep never stops a geek. :surfweb: More coffee and post! :lmao:

[87Heel]

Garfunkel just joined in the TV special!

[Jhalkias]

I don't think I am going to make it. I am really tired and I know I should get too bed or I will pay for it big time tomorrow morning.

Hang in there Becka, you are an hour behind us Easterners. You can make it!

[becka]

Where's MicePins? Shouldn't he be logged on, waiting to jump in for the pirate:

:ssst: He doesn't know about it. :cool1:

[MommyMinnie]

We went to Lowes tonight

[pjpoohbear]

Patsy,
Will head out to the main thread soon.

See you guys, if you speak their name, they will show on the thread, lol.

[87Heel]

Hi Patsy! Did you hear me calling?

[brack]

I didn't know you could lease dogs . . . we bought ours. Our car is a lease though . . .

OK blame it on the pirate: run and I'm not watching how I spell. :sad2:

[MommyMinnie]

I got a really cool art deco light fixture for the guest bathroom.

[becka]

:wave: Patsy!

[brack]

This run is like the old days. :love: :surfweb:

[Jhalkias]

We need our queen, Lisa here with that POST POST POST megaphone.

[MommyMinnie]

Hi Patsy! Did you hear me calling?

Yes I did,
Anyhow. I got the art deco fixture so,
That can only mean one thing. I have to redecorate the bathroom in....

[becka]

This run is like the old days. :love: :surfweb:

If it was the old days this would have been over 20 minutes ago. :lmao:

[brack]

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[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/DX-21.jpg

[Jhalkias]

Doing my part to keep it moving . . .:yay:

[87Heel]

anyone remember the hello and goodbye smiley "rules" we had one night?

:wave2:

:wave:

which is which?

[MommyMinnie]

:wave: Patsy!

HI Becka!

Redecorate the bathroom in.....

Disney Cruise Line!
:yay: :yay: :yay:

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/IMG_3508.jpg

[87Heel]

Yes I did,
Anyhow. I got the art deco fixture so,
That can only mean one thing. I have to redecorate the bathroom in....

LIME GREEN!!!!

[brack]

If it was the old days this would have been over 20 minutes ago. :lmao:

It's going to be over in less than 20 minutes.:lmao:

[Jhalkias]

:banana::banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Nice to hear from you again Patsy!

[pjpoohbear]

Brack you have the best Disney shirts!

[87Heel]

So you get art deco fixtures at Lowe's...
and all I got was dirt.

(Really, 10 bags of topsoil in the past week. Exciting purchases.)

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/IMG_5392.jpg

[Jhalkias]

So, does anyone other than me think Todd is sitting out there somewhere Sandbagging on us?:confused3

[becka]

http://www.geocities.com/glide_24/allhail3.gif

[MommyMinnie]

Yes I did,
Anyhow. I got the art deco fixture so,
That can only mean one thing. I have to redecorate the bathroom in....
LIME GREEN!!!!
Actually that is one of the colors.

he he he he:cutie:

[brack]

Already being hit with the 40 second rule.:confused3

[becka]

http://www.geocities.com/glide_24/discult.gif

[MommyMinnie]

So you get art deco fixtures at Lowe's...
and all I got was dirt.

(Really, 10 bags of topsoil in the past week. Exciting purchases.)

I need another bag of rocks.

[brack]

So, does anyone other than me think Todd is sitting out there somewhere Sandbagging on us?:confused3

Of course he is! :thumbsup2

[becka]

http://www.geocities.com/glide_24/bananahuge.gif

[Jhalkias]

Haven't even touched my new cruise thread tonight . . . nice to hang out with you guys - just wish more of the old gang was here . . .

[brack]

:happytv: :surfweb:

[87Heel]

So, does anyone other than me think Todd is sitting out there somewhere Sandbagging on us?:confused3

Of course he is.

[Jhalkias]

Going fast now, but the DIS is crawling.

[87Heel]

Here we go!

[MommyMinnie]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_w23PjtjmiSs/RoBNmvwhSmI/AAAAAAAAAH8/Xk3y5yuFQJI/s1600-h/P6240010.JPG

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/IMG_0398.jpg

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[pjpoohbear]

John, I got flights for December, under the magical $200 mark!

[Jhalkias]

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free (or however that is spelled) Todd!:rolleyes1

[pjpoohbear]

I sent an e-mail request to DVC for a room, they were closed today.

[brack]

pirate: pirate:

[87Heel]

nice fireworks!

[brack]

pirate:

[pjpoohbear]

I am hoping for a room at AKV, asked for Value, and as a backup a standard studio, if I get it you all can come up and check it out.

[87Heel]

so slow...

[becka]

http://www.geocities.com/glide_24/slider_pirates.gif

[MommyMinnie]

Bummer. The pics didn't work.

But....

[Jhalkias]

pirate: pirate: pirate: ?????

[brack]

pirate: pirate: :hippie:

[pjpoohbear]

Gessh missed it again!

[87Heel]

argh

[pjpoohbear]

Pasty! You Go Girl!!!!!

[Jhalkias]

Patsy, away for months, comes in and snags it! Nice!

Congratulations Patsy!

One second too late for me!

[becka]

Missed it by one! Congrats Patsy!! pirate:

Nice fireworks Brack...it really helped set the mood. :)

[87Heel]

:woohoo: Patsy! (not Pasty!)

[brack]

Bummer. The pics didn't work.

Butt....

No fair ...... you weren't even trying!

Congratulations!

[becka]

One more pic before I go to bed. I already should have scared Kim with the giant banana so I think I will have to scare Angie as well. ;)

http://www.geocities.com/glide_24/mVC4603.jpg

[Jhalkias]

Missed it by one! Congrats Patsy!! pirate:

Nice fireworks Brack...it really helped set the mood. :)

Well, we book-ended it Becka . . .!

Night everyone!

Pirate Dreams!pirate:

[becka]

Good Night Geeks! It has been fun! :woohoo:

[MommyMinnie]

No fair ...... you weren't even trying!

Congratulations!

Hey! I edited out that extra t in But?

and thanks everybody for the good time.

Night all :cloud9:

[87Heel]

So, I think 75 is the diamond anniversary... so Patsy, go get some diamonds for that post!

[Jhalkias]

Pasty! You Go Girl!!!!!

Dis someone say Pasty . . .?

I thought this was a family oriented thread.

(Does Spanx make Pasties?)

[brack]

It was really fun guys. Good night! :goodvibes

[87Heel]

Dis someone say Pasty . . .?

I thought this was a family oriented thread.

(Does Spanx make Pasties?)

I think spanx and pasties do not live in the same universe....

[pjpoohbear]

I thought you went off to bed John?

[87Heel]

Good night!

[Jhalkias]

I thought you went off to bed John?

No, found a cool web site:

http://www.flightview.com/TravelTools/FlightTrackerQueryResults.asp

You can track flights LIVE including airspeed and location. Alex is over Canada right now. Should I stay up and watch the whole flight?

I AM going to go off to bed soon.

[pjpoohbear]

He is right over Toronto right now, cool.

[klineyqueen]

Elizabeth flies to NC tomorrow to visit her grandparents (first my parents, then Trey's, then field hockey camp at UNC). Let's hope for no thunderstorms tomorrow to delay her flight.

Kim, I'm sorry if all of our cookware jokes added to your pain..... but it was funny, sorry!

I hope she has a safe flight and a wonderful time with her grandparents! What a special time. I know how much I loved being with my grandparents, they lived right next door and I couldn't get enough of them!!! I am sure she is very excited!!

[klineyqueen]

She is, but she has done it about 10 times before. She's actually a bit "annoyed" because on USAirways she still has to fly as an unaccompanied minor (their age limit is 15). She's already gone solo on AirTran and Southwest (only 12 years old for them). When she returns from this trip it will be on Southwest and will be dropped off by a shuttle from camp, so it will be totally on her own.

That is impressive! My mom who just turned 50 would seriously have MAJOR anxiety and probably some sort of attack if she had to fly solo. I don't know if she would be capable of "doing it alone." She isn't afraid to fly, she just relys on my dad for EVERYTHING!

It is funny how times change. Your DD is going alone for a long time. I flew to Ireland alone right when I graduated College and my mom was a mess. I now rely on Jason for a lot but I know I can do things alone. My mom got married at 18 and never fostered any independence.

[klineyqueen]

I ABSOLUTELY did see that Brandi, now I can tell you and Marielle apart!

We really want to cruise on the new ships too! But, I think we will cruise on the old one again before 2011! We are thinking January 2009.

I would love to cruise soon...but with Jake getting motion sick. I want to wait until he is old enough for a patch. I think I will ask his ped. when that would be! I can't make that poor boy sea sick.

[klineyqueen]

Annette is on her way to the hospital to visit someone from the church. It appears he cut off one of his fingers at work this evening. :eek:

Geez Brack, you managed to flip my stomach! Ick. Poor man. Ick.

Seriously, I do feel bad for the guy. I just have a weak stomach for that sort of thing.

[klineyqueen]

75k is alot of posts....I can't believe we made it this far. Are we still ahead of the repo group? I know for a while they were on a record pace but it looked like it had slowed down quite a bit.

When I want to find this thread, I go onto the meets page and click the number of posts so that the most comes on top. That would be this thread...that is how I find us!!

[klineyqueen]

As I recall, the fiercest competitions were the ones within our group, trying to grab the next pirate:
I think it counted as exercise, since everyone's heart rates were way up!

:banana: :cool1: :banana:

[klineyqueen]

Hi guys! I've been checking the thread for my spring cruise and its mostly folks from Atlanta! Go figure.

We just got back from Philly/DC and had a great time. We are going to have to go north a lot more often for vacation.

PJ. Please go to the main board and find the thread about how people like their seat assignments at dinner. There's a single gal who's worried about dining alone/with strangers. I'll bet you will have something great to make her feel better. After all, you're never alone with DIS.

Just for fun....

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Oh, DD made 5 scrapbooks from cruise pictures. Don't ever ask her to see them or you will be stuck for an hour or more.

I am glad your daughter had fun making scrapbooks! That is awesome! I was thinking about you in the fabric store the other day!!! My DMom is making some "custom boutique" outfits for the kids for our August Disney trip.

[klineyqueen]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/IMG_0398.jpg

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

ooohhhh....aaaahhhhh...I like it!

[klineyqueen]

Now that I have jabbered on and on and on and on....I am going to go and work on my trip report before my kiddos wake up!! It is coming along well, It is more fun to write than I thought it would be!

[Jhalkias]

Alex arrived, but has not called us yet. 10:20 London time.

[klineyqueen]

I added another day to my trip report. I am getting closer to having it finished.

[klineyqueen]

Alex arrived, but has not called us yet. 10:20 London time.

typical male...not calling!@!!!:goodvibes

[87Heel]

Brandi, please keep posting the link to the trip report!

Oh wait, duh, I found it in the trip reports section!

[Jhalkias]

typical male...not calling!@!!!:goodvibes

He called at 9:00 when he got to the hostel. He is tired and wants to go to sleep. Of course, that is 2:00 London time.

[klineyqueen]

He called at 9:00 when he got to the hostel. He is tired and wants to go to sleep. Of course, that is 2:00 London time.

At least he arrived in the middle of the night their time. When I went to Ireland I arrived at 7:00 AM their time. I was so exausted!!!! I wanted to sleep...and I did...big mistake!!! That made my jet lag horrible!!!

[Jhalkias]

At least he arrived in the middle of the night their time. When I went to Ireland I arrived at 7:00 AM their time. I was so exausted!!!! I wanted to sleep...and I did...big mistake!!! That made my jet lag horrible!!!

No Brandi, he got there at 2 in the afternoon. They are 5 hours ahead of us . . .

[brack]

Geez Brack, you managed to flip my stomach! Ick. Poor man. Ick.

Seriously, I do feel bad for the guy. I just have a weak stomach for that sort of thing.

She got back home at about 3:30AM! He didn't lose the whole finger just the tip. :eek: He's only 20 years old. I hope he is more careful in the future with the machines he works with. :sad2:

[brack]

Instead of working I have been playing on Photobucket. :confused3 :surfweb:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/th_IMG_5392.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/New%20Pictures%202/?action=view&current=69d90d98.pbw)

Double Drat! You have to click on the image to see the slideshow.

[MommyMinnie]

Dis someone say Pasty . . .?

I thought this was a family oriented thread.

(Does Spanx make Pasties?)

John John John John
:stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir:

[Jhalkias]

John John John John
:stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir:

:banana: :banana: :banana: Yah Baby!

Whatever happened to Todd last night?

I kept waiting for him to swoop in!

[87Heel]

My airport adventures for the day are completed. The check-in lines were long and slow because they were filled with people who needed to reschedule because they got canceled during last night's storms. We couldn't use online checkin or the kiosks because of the unaccompanied minor paperwork. After waiting and getting nowhere for an hour, and knowing that we wouldn't get to the front before her flight left, I left her in line and went over to the self-check kiosks (even though I knew it would reject us). Once it did, I could ask for help, and the ticket agent was willing to override the system since her flight was coming up soon. Thank goodness! Got to the gate just minutes before they started boarding (and there was a crowd there, with 15-20 people on standby hoping to get on the flight!!!)

[87Heel]

:woohoo:
That flight tracker shows she landed, about 15 minutes early!!
And as I was typing this, she called to say she landed. Now to wonder if the luggage made it.

[87Heel]

And, of course, the big suitcase did not make it (with all the clothing!). Sounds like a quick shopping trip with Grandmother is now on the to-do list.

[87Heel]

Fun slide show, Brack!

[waltsgirl]

Now 10:00 . . . Amy went to bed . . .

He failed to say "Amy went to bed with a migraine"

I will say "Amy woke up with a migraine and has had one all day, none of my migraine meds seem to be working today. Oh well one more day of work and then vacation!!

[waltsgirl]

Internet is acting funky . . .

BTW PJ, rice did not work, uncooked even . . .

Ordered a new iPod Nano, Lime Green 4gb refurbed from Apple for $129 - saved $70. Got it today.

WHAT? I did not know about this. My gosh I have to read the DIS to find out what is going on in my own house. I mean really. All I ask for is a new MAC Book PRO or a Platinum ring with diamonds but somehow we never have the money go figure....

[klineyqueen]

No Brandi, he got there at 2 in the afternoon. They are 5 hours ahead of us . . .

Duh!!! I knew that....I guess my brain froze!!!!:confused3

[klineyqueen]

She got back home at about 3:30AM! He didn't lose the whole finger just the tip. :eek: He's only 20 years old. I hope he is more careful in the future with the machines he works with. :sad2:

My DH lost the tip of his finger when he was a very little boy. It still looks creepy!!! I always call it his nasty finger!

[klineyqueen]

:woohoo:
That flight tracker shows she landed, about 15 minutes early!!
And as I was typing this, she called to say she landed. Now to wonder if the luggage made it.

She is a girl...she called from the plane!!!! :thumbsup2

[brack]

My DH lost the tip of his finger when he was a very little boy. It still looks creepy!!! I always call it his nasty finger!

I think that this is the second such kind of accident he has had. Soon he is going to run out of digits! :eek:

[klineyqueen]

WHAT? I did not know about this. My gosh I have to read the DIS to find out what is going on in my own house. I mean really. All I ask for is a new MAC Book PRO or a Platinum ring with diamonds but somehow we never have the money go figure....

Now you know why!!!! You need to keep close tabs on that man! ;)

[klineyqueen]

I think that this is the second such kind of accident he has had. Soon he is going to run out of digits! :eek:

Good Grief! The man is a liability!

Nice slide show Brack!

[klineyqueen]

Is anyone going to see Ratatoullie??? We almost NEVER go to the movies...but I think we will go and see that one tomorrow night at the drive in. It is only 5.50 for the drive in and you get 2 movies. The last few weekends have had R or PG 13 movies. I am glad they have one that is G. The kids will watch a bit but they will fall asleep. It all works out.

[MrsMork]

This thread still is more active than some for cruises that are coming up soon. :confused3

Yes, like our Dec one. :confused3

[becka]

Very nice slideshow Brack. A few of the pictures of Annette looks just like my MIL. :)

[MrsMork]

The December 8th cruise has less than 850 posts!

And most of those are yours and mine! :lmao: :surfweb: Oh well, we have a fun group with just my crazy family and Brack and Annette.:dance3:

[becka]

Is anyone going to see Ratatoullie??? We almost NEVER go to the movies...but I think we will go and see that one tomorrow night at the drive in. It is only 5.50 for the drive in and you get 2 movies. The last few weekends have had R or PG 13 movies. I am glad they have one that is G. The kids will watch a bit but they will fall asleep. It all works out.

I don't know if we will see it or not. Nathan really wants to see it so DH or I one may take him on Saturday afternoon. :confused3 It just really depends on what else is going on and how well he behaves.

[MrsMork]

Hi guys! I've been checking the thread for my spring cruise and its mostly folks from Atlanta! Go figure.

We just got back from Philly/DC and had a great time. We are going to have to go north a lot more often for vacation.

PJ. Please go to the main board and find the thread about how people like their seat assignments at dinner. There's a single gal who's worried about dining alone/with strangers. I'll bet you will have something great to make her feel better. After all, you're never alone with DIS.

Just for fun....

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Oh, DD made 5 scrapbooks from cruise pictures. Don't ever ask her to see them or you will be stuck for an hour or more.

PATSY!! :grouphug:

[MrsMork]

Bummer. The pics didn't work.

But....

:lmao: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 Patsy, you rock! And I did not peek ahead to see who got it either! :rotfl: :surfweb:

[MrsMork]

:woohoo: Patsy! (not Pasty!)

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[becka]

Mouse Fan Travel has group rates for the 12/06/08 Eastern. I am going to put in a quote and see about moving my reservation from DCL to them. Anyone else want to join me? ;)

[MrsMork]

WHAT? I did not know about this. My gosh I have to read the DIS to find out what is going on in my own house. I mean really. All I ask for is a new MAC Book PRO or a Platinum ring with diamonds but somehow we never have the money go figure....

Yep, same here, Amy! I just don't understand it. :confused3

[brack]

Yes, like our Dec one. :confused3

:thumbsup2 It is really slow but at least we are there. It will be a great reunion cruise. :cool2:

[goofyforlife]

WHAT? I did not know about this. My gosh I have to read the DIS to find out what is going on in my own house. I mean really. All I ask for is a new MAC Book PRO or a Platinum ring with diamonds but somehow we never have the money go figure....

BUSTED :rolleyes1

Becka, tell Aaron he may have to re-open the safe house again....

Mouse Fan Travel has group rates for the 12/06/08 Eastern. I am going to put in a quote and see about moving my reservation from DCL to them. Anyone else want to join me? ;)

i wish i could... I'll be lucky if i can convince my boss to give me off my the Repo trip. I could claim insanity and have the dr write a note though...cause it would be the truth if he doesn't let me. I'll be in the hole for vaca time for probably another 6 months or so.

Sorry i missed 75K last night... Congrats Patsy (i still love ya even though you didn't stop by to see me when you were up here)

[Jhalkias]

Now you know why!!!! You need to keep close tabs on that man! ;)

Good Grief! The man is a liability!


Do we see a pattern developing here?:scratchin

[brack]

Do we see a pattern developing here?:scratchin

:lmao:

[87Heel]

Do we see a pattern developing here?:scratchin

Hmmm. This thread has really missed Brandi's contributions.

[klineyqueen]

Hmmm. This thread has really missed Brandi's contributions.

AAahhhh....I am glad I was missed!!! ;) It feels good to be loved!!!!

[Jhalkias]

AAahhhh....I am glad I was missed!!! ;) It feels good to be loved!!!!

Even after those comments Brandi, I do admit I missed your comments too - most of them that is . . .

(you women always stick together!)

[klineyqueen]

Even after those comments Brandi, I do admit I missed your comments too - most of them that is . . .

(you women always stick together!)

Thank you. I really am not a man basher...I love men....ya need to keep them around for entertainment purposes!!! ;) :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: (Just Kidding!!!)...well...maybe!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[pjpoohbear]

LISA/JOHN and Families

:woohoo: :yay: Have a blast at the Outer Banks! :yay: :woohoo:

[brack]

LISA/JOHN and Families

:woohoo: :yay: Have a blast at the Outer Banks! :yay: :woohoo:

We send our well wishes too! :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

Hi guys, trying to get to bed before we leave for the beach tomorrow. Hopefully I will get net access and can talk down there . . .

Alex is fine in London - He walked by where the car was found at about 9:00 last night. He is probably on their surveillance camera.

He went to Wimbledon today, went to see Spamalot with a couple of Canadians he met, who then corrupted him into having a few "pints" at a local pub (what's up with that PJ?).

Anyway, need to get to bed, if I don't get to talk, I will miss you guys!

[87Heel]

Hi guys, trying to get to bed before we leave for the beach tomorrow. Hopefully I will get net access and can talk down there . . .

Alex is fine in London - He walked by where the car was found at about 9:00 last night. He is probably on their surveillance camera.

He went to Wimbledon today, went to see Spamalot with a couple of Canadians he met, who then corrupted him into having a few "pints" at a local pub (what's up with that PJ?).

Anyway, need to get to bed, if I don't get to talk, I will miss you guys!

Thanks for the update; I was thinking about Alex today (as well as some friends of ours who live just outside London).

[pjpoohbear]

Beer is a Canadian past time, it seems to be how we get to know others, lol. I can't stand the stuff, but have been know to have a pint with friends when the mood is right.

I have been thinking of Alex all day, I woke at 4:40 am and this was the first thing I heard on CNN this morning. Got my worry right up there.





Many Canadian University students head over to the UK for the summer to tour and work. And many British students head over to Canada to do the same. Two of my staff did that this year, one arrived home this week and the other is still hanging in London, he is working at a trendy fashion shop. We finish university exams in mid April, so students have a very long summer to go on adventures or work to cover the next years fees.

[pjpoohbear]

Ok, I have never been in this situation before, I have a great airfare, I have geeks who will be in WDW at the same time, I can get a good price on tickets, but I have no room, lol.

I have wait-listed for AKV Value, AKV Standard, OKW and SSR in a Studio. Fingers crossed everyone.

[brack]

Ok, I have never been in this situation before, I have a great airfare, I have geeks who will be in WDW at the same time, I can get a good price on tickets, but I have no room, lol.

I have wait-listed for AKV Value, AKV Standard, OKW and SSR in a Studio. Fingers crossed everyone.

What dates are you looking at? :confused3

[pjpoohbear]

Brack, the magic dates are check-in December 6, check out December 9th. I wanted to see my Geeks! At the worst I will book a room at a value, will just save a little extra each month and hope for a code, paying for a room actually makes my head hurt. Never realized just how much DVC was saving me, lol.

[becka]

Good Morning Geeks! :wave:

I hope everyone has some fun weekend plans. Nothing big here...just hanging around the house mostly. I think my FIL is coming over for a few hours today but I don't know when. He is at a conference here in town that ends today so he will stop by before he goes home.

[87Heel]

I'm being lazy right now....
Lawn mowing is up next... and laundry ... maybe take the kids to the pool later.

[MrsMork]

Ok, I have never been in this situation before, I have a great airfare, I have geeks who will be in WDW at the same time, I can get a good price on tickets, but I have no room, lol.

I have wait-listed for AKV Value, AKV Standard, OKW and SSR in a Studio. Fingers crossed everyone.

PJ, I'm sure one of the Geeks can make room for you if worse comes to worse. I think number of people in a room could be bent in such dire circumstances. Shhhh. Don't tell the folks over on DVC board. ;)

[MrsMork]

Nothing fun for us here either. We are both off thru Wed, Dennis works Thurs and Fri. We talked briefly about taking the MH out for a few days, I even jumped on the internet looking at State Parks. BUT DrHug made me come back to reality and we decided to stay home and FOCUS on getting this place ready to sell. KEEP OUR EYES ON THE PRIZE!! WORK, WORK, WORK.

[MrsMork]

I do have to admit that we took yesterday to just rest. We watched Turner Classic Movies channel all day and just vegged. We saw several, one of them Witness for The Prosecution. Anyone seen that? 1954 I think, very good suspense movie if you get a chance. We also saw one from 1967 or 8 about General Custer. Interesting but not at all factual, more a political statement from that era. :rolleyes1 Dennis grew up in Montana and did a report in 8th grade on the last stand and so, of course, noted all the liberties taken in the movie. :lmao: Then there was the Randolph Scott movie about taking cattle from Montana to British Columbia during the gold rush. That was actually a fun movie. Cowboys were way different in 1950 than now. ;) And finally we saw one called The Sniper. Early 1950's about a serial sniper. It too was good. Did not of course show all the blood and gore of today's movies, but rather a lot of suspense.

[brack]

Drove to the camp in WV this morning and got home about 4PM. We drive to Cambridge, MD in the morning. My trip to Salisbury, MD on Monday is postponed until Friday so we'll have a couple of days of quiet at home this week. :goodvibes

This is just the beginning of our road trips though. Between now and October 1 we will only be home for about a total of 4 weeks.

[becka]

On the second page again.... :sad2:

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sundays. I have another day of cooking ahead of me. ;) We grilled burgers for lunch. I tried to make homemade baked french fries but I forgot to spray the pan and they stuck to it. Oops! I also made another batch of Nathan's favorite baked beans so at least I had one side for the burgers. I also have a batch of beef jerky marinating that I will put in the dehydrater this evening. I also made my tomato mixture for the bruschetta we are having this evening with grilled shrimp. Yum!

Now all I left to do today is to make banana bread and a two batches of brownies, prepare the shrimp for the grill and broil my bread for the bruschetta. :faint:

I then need to start packing for our 4th of July getaway to my parents house. We are leaving right after work on Tuesday so we need to have the car packed by tomorrow night.

Well I should probably get off here now, huh? I hope to check in later...maybe the kids will both take a nap. ;)

[87Heel]

I'm cleaning and watching the concert for Diana today (lots of neat performances).
Trey's brother may stop by today, so we need to pick up the mess (and fold all the laundry that I've been ignoring!)

[brack]

PJ :cheer2:


Happy Canada Day!

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[pjpoohbear]

Ah, Thanks

[87Heel]

Hey, PJ,
Doing anything fun for Canada Day?

[pjpoohbear]

nope, we will watch fireworks from the balcony though.

[becka]

Is Canada Day like our 4th of July?

[brack]

Is Canada Day like our 4th of July?

Yes :cheer2:

[lbgraves]

Just posting to let you guys know that John, Amy, Sophia & Bobby arrived in town yesterday safely. :) The kids were so excited to see Bobby waiting at the door to greet us that they almost forgot Sophia was out at the pool. We spent the afternoon with them catching up while the kids put their scales to good use in the pool and the ocean.

Angie....hope that you had a great acre sale!!!


Becca....GREAT pictures of the kids!!!!

Brandi....sorry to hear that you are having problems with TL. Back in the day when I did Ebay I couldn't have done any auctions with dial up without it. :grouphug:

Brandi....those t-****s for the kids are adorable for your trip!!!

Pulling a Lisa with the quick edit, huh?http://bestsmileys.com/lol/4.gif

Marielle....Super Bubba is a cuttie pie! :goodvibes

Brack....so now you are admitting to stalking that poor CM? :rotfl2:

Annette dancing at CC with Bobby and Devon in the background. Caroline's DDs Sarah is there too with Amanda stepping out of the picture.

Dennis & Angie....when I cleaned out the desk last week I found the disc of pictures that you sent me. I need to get those uploaded to snapfish for you!!! :sad2:

Dennis....regarding the Ebay hawks that show up days early. Everything is double the price until the day of the sale. ;)

Kim....so glad to hear about Savannah's success in her latest competition. :cool2: I have to say that there just isn't a thread like this one. I think that I am going to stick closer to home for a while. I've really missed everyone here lately. :grouphug: Besides...when you have the Geeks...who needs another thread? :banana:

Kim....btw....I would skip the wedding.

Well....I need to finish my order for a laptop for work. The deal ends tonight so I have to decide on the final couple of options. BBS!

[lbgraves]

OMG!!!! I can't believe that I just bought a computer on my own!!!! $599.99 and I get a 1% rebate thru ebates.com. YIKES!!! AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-core Processor, Windows® XP, 15.4" Widescreen with TrueLife, 1GB Memory, 120GB Hard Drive, CD/DVD burner. $849 / $549 [After $300 Instant Savings.], 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery for an extra $50. I need the 5.5 hour battery so that I can take it with me if the kids want to go to the pool or the park & I can get some work done. :)

[brack]

OMG!!!! I can't believe that I just bought a computer on my own!!!! $599.99 and I get a 1% rebate thru ebates.com. YIKES!!! AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-core Processor, Windows® XP, 15.4" Widescreen with TrueLife, 1GB Memory, 120GB Hard Drive, CD/DVD burner. $849 / $549 [After $300 Instant Savings.], 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery for an extra $50. I need the 5.5 hour battery so that I can take it with me if the kids want to go to the pool or the park & I can get some work done. :)

Good job! :thumbsup2

[brack]

Brack....so now you are admitting to stalking that poor CM? :rotfl2: [/COLOR][/I][/B]

Stalk? me? :rolleyes1

[lbgraves]

You obviously weren't paying attention to our leader with her clipboard full of schedules and assignments! ;) :rotfl:

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[lbgraves]

Bella, January '09!

Me and mom are hoping to do one of the last two cruises in January or the first cruise in Febuary, which ever John/Amy, Angie/Dennis and others can do.

NOTE TO JOHN....BE SURE TO BRING THIS UP TO MIKE THIS WEEK AROUND THE POOL!!!! :rotfl:

[lbgraves]

Am I Alone Here????

[lbgraves]

75k is alot of posts....I can't believe we made it this far. Are we still ahead of the repo group? I know for a while they were on a record pace but it looked like it had slowed down quite a bit.

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[pjpoohbear]

Lisa, you might be able to do January '09! That would be fantastic!

[lbgraves]

Yeah sure! :confused3 Sleep never stops a geek. :surfweb: More coffee and post! :lmao:

Brack....from what I have read tonight, shouldn't that be more coffee and pots? ;)

[lbgraves]

anyone remember the hello and goodbye smiley "rules" we had one night?

:wave2:

:wave:

which is which?


That was too funny!!! I don't remember though. :cool1:

[lbgraves]

Lisa, you might be able to do January '09! That would be fantastic!

HEY!!!! Now that I am making money maybe I can manage. We do have another deposit on a cruise we made on the ship. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

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AWWWW!!!! How sweet of you guys for thinking of me. :goodvibes :lmao:

[lbgraves]

Dis someone say Pasty . . .?

I thought this was a family oriented thread.

(Does Spanx make Pasties?)

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

[pjpoohbear]

And January is a cheap month to cruise, now it would all depend on Mike and school, woo hoo.

[87Heel]

Good morning, Geeks! Sounds like John, Amy and Sophia are enjoying their beach vacation with Lisa and family.

Very strange (but NICE) weather for July around here... highs around 80, breezy, no humidity... this does not happen in July! We'll enjoy it, though.

[klineyqueen]

Good morning, Geeks! Sounds like John, Amy and Sophia are enjoying their beach vacation with Lisa and family.

Very strange (but NICE) weather for July around here... highs around 80, breezy, no humidity... this does not happen in July! We'll enjoy it, though.

I agree Marielle!!! Yesterday was amazing!!! DH changed the oil in the car and van then mowed grass, pulled weeds, the kids played outside all morning. It was a great day!!! We actually skipped church..shhhh!!! We NEVER skip church!!!

We went to a wedding and reception on Saturday night and had an overnight babysitter. The wedding was in Elysburg so we left the reception early. She is a friend from work and I was her only coworker invited...we did not know anyone other than the bride and each other!!! We planned on leaving early so we had clothing packed. Anyway, we went to Knoebles and rode some big nonkiddie rides!!! We had an awesome date night!

We decided to sleep in....so we did!!!! :cloud9:

[MrsMork]

Brandi - how fun to sneak away for a date! :love:

Lisa - :grouphug: so good to hear from you again! Good job on the laptop! Have a great vacation week!

PJ - DrHug loves Dec cruises, but I bet it will be easy to convince him to do Jan with you all! We did cruise in Jan once with my step-sis and it was a great time to go.

[bubbasmom99]

Good morning Geeks! Hope you all have a fabulous week!

DH and I snuck away for a date night on Friday and went to a restaurant called Spataro, which reminds me of Palo, but of course, is not the same.... open kitchen, Italian food, lots of waiters... but a icky view of the street out front and the capitol building somewhere in the background. Not quite the sunset view and the sway of the boat...

[lbgraves]

Oh it's good to be back in the real world...if only for a short time. We went to Tarjay and happened to walk through the boy's clothes. Wranglers on sale for $3.xx!!!! I bought William 5 pairs in the next size up and whatever they had above that for a couple sizes. :) There were only a couple each. Hopefully they will be at the other school & need uniforms next year...should find out in the next week or so if we are going to have to fight harder for it or not.

[lbgraves]

Hi guys, trying to get to bed before we leave for the beach tomorrow. Hopefully I will get net access and can talk down there . . .

Alex is fine in London - He walked by where the car was found at about 9:00 last night. He is probably on their surveillance camera.

He went to Wimbledon today, went to see Spamalot with a couple of Canadians he met, who then corrupted him into having a few "pints" at a local pub (what's up with that PJ?).

Anyway, need to get to bed, if I don't get to talk, I will miss you guys!

SInce John can't post at the beach, I forgot to update you that he had talked to Alex yesterday. At the time he hadn't heard about the bombing at the airport yet, so he was OK, although he had thought about going there.

[lbgraves]

Brack, the magic dates are check-in December 6, check out December 9th. I wanted to see my Geeks! At the worst I will book a room at a value, will just save a little extra each month and hope for a code, paying for a room actually makes my head hurt. Never realized just how much DVC was saving me, lol.

PJ, I don't think that we have a couch in a studio but if we did...it would be yours. :) I will tell John & Amy when we see them tomorrow. They will be there the exact days you will. We are going to stay there 5-8 and are looking into getting a room 1-4 too. :)

[lbgraves]

And January is a cheap month to cruise, now it would all depend on Mike and school, woo hoo.

OY!!! It will depend on school. If they change the start back to 8/5 the kids will be missing 3 weeks for the repo that year. Also, if William is moved up to 4th this year the work might be more challenging for him being in 5th that year. We are going to have to see what happens this year. We will definitely move the dummy date to that one though. :)

[pjpoohbear]

Lisa, if you are at any resort except okw then the kids will be on the sofa, lol.
John, forgot that sophia would need the sofa at BCV too, lol. Fingers are crossed I think something will open up, I have four choices on the waitlist so it looks good.

[lbgraves]

Well darn! We have the air mattress if that will help out. Maybe I can convince Mike to sleep on the sofa with William. We couldn't put both of the kids in the same bed...it would get ugly...all the my side & line stuff you know. ;)

[brack]

PJ - DrHug loves Dec cruises, but I bet it will be easy to convince him to do Jan with you all! We did cruise in Jan once with my step-sis and it was a great time to go.

We've cruised four times in January and love it. We have planned a cruise for the first week of January 2009 with some friends.

[Jhalkias]

Hey guys . . .

Amy and I are at Ben and Jerry's using their free Wi-Fi. Weather has been really nice - sunny and not too hot. Met up with Lisa yesterday, and she is coming down again tomorrow with the kids.

Hope all is well with everyone.

The Geek at the Beach . . . :banana:

[brack]

Hey guys . . .

Amy and I are at Ben and Jerry's using their free Wi-Fi. Weather has been really nice - sunny and not too hot. Met up with Lisa yesterday, and she is coming down again tomorrow with the kids.

Hope all is well with everyone.

The Geek at the Beach . . . :banana:

Glad you're having a good time! :thumbsup2

Have you been to Bert's or the Sanitary Seafood restaurant yet? :love:

[lbgraves]

Hey guys . . .

Amy and I are at Ben and Jerry's using their free Wi-Fi. Weather has been really nice - sunny and not too hot. Met up with Lisa yesterday, and she is coming down again tomorrow with the kids.

Hope all is well with everyone.

The Geek at the Beach . . . :banana:

I was wondering if you would drive down to McD's when I saw the WiFi sign in the window. :)

[Jhalkias]

Hey,

All of a sudden, someone's net access here is letting me on!

This is the email we got from Alex . . .

Hey, just wanted to see how it was going but didn't want to call. I went to see "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" today, it was really funny. Also went out to celebrate Canada Day tonight because its their independence day today, that was a good time at the one Canadian pub in London, it was crazy there but I met some nice people there and went therw with AJ (Aniceto), who is from Edmonton and who I've been hanging out with the past few days, so it was a good time overall. Talk to you later, I'll email you guys tomorrow if I get the chance.
From London,
Alex

Alex has now seen Spamalot, Avenue Q, and now this show. What a life . . .

[Jhalkias]

Brack, the magic dates are check-in December 6, check out December 9th. I wanted to see my Geeks! At the worst I will book a room at a value, will just save a little extra each month and hope for a code, paying for a room actually makes my head hurt. Never realized just how much DVC was saving me, lol.

No, at worst, you will sleep on our couch, and Sophia can sleep with us.

[lbgraves]

No, at worst, you will sleep on our couch, and Sophia can sleep with us.

See, PJ! I told you that you are taken care of! :goodvibes

[Jhalkias]

Glad you're having a good time! :thumbsup2

Have you been to Bert's or the Sanitary Seafood restaurant yet? :love:

No Brack, I was just telling Amy that on the way back that I had to get a photo of Bert's. Boy this place is changing though . . . they demolished another restaurant (Squatters) and are putting up condos - starting in the $600,000's :scared1:

[Jhalkias]

Hey PJ, just to let you know, I tried calling DVC today, and they cannot book us for Grand Californian yet, as it is not released, even though you can make reservations 11 months out . . . I HATE that. What should we do? Should we wait for DVC to open up, or is that too risky with the Holiday weekend?

[Jhalkias]

Brack,

Did you buy an iPhone?

[pjpoohbear]

John with the cash prices for the GC I think we are ok. Most cash ressies at GC seem to wait for a discount, so I've read on the DL board. I read that ressies for the Disney Collection will be open in August or so for DVC booking.

[pjpoohbear]

In December, worst comes to worst I will bring an air mattress and me and Sophia can rock, paper scissors for it each night, lol.

[Jhalkias]

John with the cash prices for the GC I think we are ok. Most cash ressies at GC seem to wait for a discount, so I've read on the DL board. I read that ressies for the Disney Collection will be open in August or so for DVC booking.

Well, I am going to wait then . . .

PJ, does Frontier fly to where you need to go?

We have been discussing with Vanessa trying to get the same flight on Frontier . . .

How about Alex hanging out with these Canadians?

[brack]

No Brack, I was just telling Amy that on the way back that I had to get a photo of Bert's. Boy this place is changing though . . . they demolished another restaurant (Squatters) and are putting up condos - starting in the $600,000's :scared1:

That is a shame but they are building those things everywhere and what suffers are the really historic things at these places. :confused3

Enjoy it while you can.

[pjpoohbear]

John, i looked at Frontier when V brought them up. They don't but Airtran their sister airline does.

I haven't found a flight that leave after 3 pm on any airline but Jetblue (although United has an 11pm flight, but I would bet that flight gets cancelled or changed several times before flight time.) So, I will have a long wait in front of me, I would guess November/December before i can book flights.

One sec, V is flying to Sarasota and you need to go to Ohio, I am easily lost or missing something?

John, it nice to know that the Cuncks are treating Alex well, even across the pond. Hopefully he is having a great experience.

[brack]

Brack,

Did you buy an iPhone?

Not yet because there is a very good rumor that once all of the "Super Geeks" buy them at the regular price that Apple is going to cut the price. Also, our rep for our work service says to wait a bit.

Having said that I do plan on getting one. :thumbsup2

[Bella2000]

Bummer. The pics didn't work.

But.... What a pirate: Hey there Patsy~!

[Bella2000]

Not yet because there is a very good rumor that once all of the "Super Geeks" buy them at the regular price that Apple is going to cut the price. Also, our rep for our work service says to wait a bit.

Having said that I do plan on getting one. :thumbsup2

Early adopter always gets you with them but you'll still love what you have - you'll just be envious for what the newest is....the Macbook rumor for Oct looks cool also.

[Jhalkias]

John, i looked at Frontier when V brought them up. They don't but Airtran their sister airline does.

I haven't found a flight that leave after 3 pm on any airline but Jetblue (although United has an 11pm flight, but I would bet that flight gets cancelled or changed several times before flight time.) So, I will have a long wait in front of me, I would guess November/December before i can book flights.

One sec, V is flying to Sarasota and you need to go to Ohio, I am easily lost or missing something?

John, it nice to know that the Cuncks are treating Alex well, even across the pond. Hopefully he is having a great experience.

PJ . . . we would be on the same flight leaving SNA to Denver, then we would part ways . . . at least a little more time with some friends.

Hi Carla! We are at the beach, and I am finally able to use someone's WiFi who has it on here . . . I feel bad, but I could not even get dial up here!

[Bella2000]

No, at worst, you will sleep on our couch, and Sophia can sleep with us.If you know who doesn't get his act together re his tickets we'll have PLENTY of room (LOL)

[Bella2000]

I need to go take a shower and go to bed. I am now adjusted to mountain time so of course I am not tired. The only thing I know for sure since being home the past couple of hours is that my nose is running and I have a tickle in the back of my throat - ahhhh the joys of home and allergies.

[brack]

I need to go take a shower and go to bed. I am now adjusted to mountain time so of course I am not tired. The only thing I know for sure since being home the past couple of hours is that my nose is running and I have a tickle in the back of my throat - ahhhh the joys of home and allergies.

Good night!

[Bella2000]

PJ Hi Carla! We are at the beach, and I am finally able to use someone's WiFi who has it on here . . . I feel bad, but I could not even get dial up here!Hey John! I was sitting on the floor at DFW using the ibook on its last legs - I was able to connect through boingo and ZIPPO cellphone reception. Odd. I was supposed to get home at 6:15 but thunderstorms in Texas. New Mexico weather was beautiful.

[Bella2000]

Good night!

Night - popped a zyrtec.

[lbgraves]

In December, worst comes to worst I will bring an air mattress and me and Sophia can rock, paper scissors for it each night, lol.

PJ, it will be eaiser for us to stick the mattress in the car than for you to deal with it on the plane. :) Just let us know...SERIOUSLY! :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

That is a shame but they are building those things everywhere and what suffers are the really historic things at these places. :confused3

Enjoy it while you can.


I don't think you will miss Jungle Land mini golf brack. ;)

[klineyqueen]

Hey guys . . .

Amy and I are at Ben and Jerry's using their free Wi-Fi. Weather has been really nice - sunny and not too hot. Met up with Lisa yesterday, and she is coming down again tomorrow with the kids.

Hope all is well with everyone.

The Geek at the Beach . . . :banana:

I am glad you are having a nice week. I have been thinking about you guys and Alex. Enjoy that sun!

[klineyqueen]

I need to go take a shower and go to bed. I am now adjusted to mountain time so of course I am not tired. The only thing I know for sure since being home the past couple of hours is that my nose is running and I have a tickle in the back of my throat - ahhhh the joys of home and allergies.

I feel your pain Carla!!! I went to WDW and after 2 days I could totally breath and I don't think I even touched a tissue!!! I was home about 2 hours and I had the same runny nose and tickle!!!! I told my DH I am allergic to PA!!!!:eek:

[klineyqueen]

I finally finished my trip report. Take a look!!! Leave a post so I don't look like a total loser that wrote a report and no one even bothered to read....

With that said....thanks Brack for the post on the thread!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1497565


Have a great day my Dis friends.

[klineyqueen]

Thanks for the post John and Marielle!!! You guys rock!!!!

[Jhalkias]

Thanks for the post John and Marielle!!! You guys rock!!!!

No problem . . . I really did enjoy the pictures!

[MommyMinnie]

Hi Y'all!
Here are some tips for driving in Atlanta for those of you who pass through on the way to DIS!

For those of you that have never driven in ATL, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 are
absolutely true, except for the part about being shot in #6 and #11, but
be careful, that COULD happen too!!

HOW TO DRIVE IN Atlanta:

1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name, it is Et'lanna.

2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00am to noon. The evening rush hour
is from noon to 7:00pm. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.

3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. Anything
less is considered "Wussy".(which is why I drive 90)

4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Atlanta has its own
version of traffic rules. For example, cars or trucks with the loudest
muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires
go second. However, in Roswell & Alpharetta, SUV-driving, cell
phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.

5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended,
cussed out, and possibly shot.

6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that
can get you shot.

7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in all of Atlanta and
surrounding counties. Detour barrels are moved around for your
entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next
day's driving a bit more exciting.

8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, cats,
barrels, cones, celebs, rubberneckers, shredded tires, cell phoners,
deer and other road kill, and the buzzards feeding on any of these
items.

9. MapQuest does not work here. None of the roads are where they say
they are or go where they say they do and all the freeway off and on
ramps are moved each night.

10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the
shoulder immediately to let them know it has been "accidentally
activated."

11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph
zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be "flipped off"
accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.

12. Do not try to estimate travel time, just leave Monday afternoon for
Tuesday appointments, by noon Thursday for Friday and right after church
on Sunday for anything on Monday morning.

13. Above all else, enjoy your driving experience, because if you
actually get where you are going on time, everybody else will be late.
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Have a great 4th!

[MrsMork]

Patsy, thanks for this good advice. We will remember it on our travels thru Atlanta! :lmao:

[87Heel]

First few cucumbers are ready from this year's garden! :woohoo:
Sounds like cuke salad tonight. I have chicken marinating, too; but I'll be happy with just the salad (well, there's always room for dessert....)

[klineyqueen]

Thank you all for looking at my trip report. I feel so much better...not like I wasted my time!!!!

[87Heel]

Thank you all for looking at my trip report. I feel so much better...not like I wasted my time!!!!

I like reading trip reports and seeing the photos!

[Jhalkias]

Thank you all for looking at my trip report. I feel so much better...not like I wasted my time!!!!

My favorite photos from your report were everyone getting their hair done. That was priceless!

[87Heel]

Found some internet access again, John1?

[87Heel]

Patsy, I was in Atlanta traffic once... seems pretty true!

[MrsMork]

The only thing that puzzled me about Patsy's Atlanta traffic advice was that when we stayed in a hotel downtown (or was it uptown??) there was constant horn honking from the street, yet we did not hear any shots being fired. :confused3 :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Yum! Cucumbers right from the garden! :cloud9: :goodvibes The berries are in season here. I have been to the berry stand at the bottom of our road twice already. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Yum! We have been having a bowl of the three combined with whip cream for dessert....and snack.....and lunch. :)

[Jhalkias]

Found some internet access again, John1?

Wi-Fi is wonderful, people who do not password their networks, priceless.

[lbgraves]

Wi-Fi is wonderful, people who do not password their networks, priceless.

You are going to have to help me set that up when we switch here. :goodvibes

[brack]

Hi Y'all!
Here are some tips for driving in Atlanta for those of you who pass through on the way to DIS!

HOW TO DRIVE IN Atlanta:

Have a great 4th!

We come to Atlanta a couple of times a year because our headquarters is there. The only place harder to drive in is DC. :eek:

[brack]

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[klineyqueen]

My favorite photos from your report were everyone getting their hair done. That was priceless!

That was so worth the time!!! She even took Jason's hat and sprayed it then spinkled it with pixie dust.

[klineyqueen]

Wi-Fi is wonderful, people who do not password their networks, priceless.
:lmao: :lmao:

[klineyqueen]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

[klineyqueen]

I must admit. It doesn't feel like a holiday to me...just another day! My DH decided to work this year so it is just me and the kids. He works for a small company. They are given holiday/vacation days. You can use them whenever you want. Some guys never go on vacation and use them for holidays...court dates :eek: (I'm not kidding) or Fire Calls. My DH likes to use his for Disney!!!! This year he has 11 paid nonworking days. It isn't bad because if he needs a day she will let you take one without pay. He always takes off Memorial day, so he just does a day without pay and then works long hours the rest of the week...KWIM??? I am rambling...sorry.

[Jhalkias]

Good morning Brandi!

Time for my morning walk.

Lisa, I'll help you as much as I can with the network.

[pjpoohbear]

Happy 4th of July

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/july4th.jpg
These just made me feel like having a party, hope everyone has a great day!

[87Heel]

Good morning! Heading out in a few to watch the township parade for the Fourth -- very fun (firetrucks, kids on decorated bikes, local elected officials, a Mummers string band).
Have a great day, everyone!

[MrsMork]

Like Brandi we have no grand plans today. DrHug will be finishing the inside trim on the new sliding door downstairs, hopefully. He did the upstairs yesterday. I'll keep the sweet tea poured. :) Kids are out and about, DGS is working a 7 hour shift today, he gets double time and a half so he is excited.

[87Heel]

From the township parade:

Hannah and Walt, waiting for the start...
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1859.jpg

A neighbor's dog, Rocky, dressed for the day:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1869.jpg

Mummers string band (it's a Philadelphia thing!!)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1874.jpg

[Jhalkias]

From the township parade:

Hannah and Walt, waiting for the start...
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1859.jpg

A neighbor's dog, Rocky, dressed for the day:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1869.jpg

Mummers string band (it's a Philadelphia thing!!)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1874.jpg

Hannah's back?

We thought she was at Grandma's?

We had a great day at the Beach, hot, but calm ocean waters, and Lisa and Family are here, and we will be having a cookout tonight and watch the fireworks that everyone sets off at the beach.

Mummers? Please explain?

Happy 4th Everyone!

[87Heel]

Hannah's back?

We thought she was at Grandma's?


Hannah's here, Elizabeth is at her grandparents (just switched to the other grandparents yesterday!)

[87Heel]

Mummers are hard to explain...
groups/clubs of men (and some women) dressed in sequins and feathers, playing music and strutting, most notably at a New Year's Day parade, but they play at events all year long.
Part Mardi Gras, part Vegas act, part circus, part tradition going back to the 1700s...

[goofyforlife]

Happy 4th Geeks!!!!

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It's been a rough week.

DD needs your thoughts these next couple weeks...She's away right now getting help for a problem that DH and I just couldn't find solutions for any longer and where she is at..they have specialists that should be able to help better... Hoping she can come home in a couple weeks.

Brack....It's over in your neck of the woods in Tysons... Maybe one of the days we're over there...you guys could meet us at the Rainforest cafe for dinner one night. Give me a call and i'll see if our schedules ever link up...

PS...No picnic here..It keeps raining... We went to see DD this morning (family therapy visit)
Drove home...Went to get some nearly free Pantene shampoo/cond at Walmart...
Now home...DH just took some burgers out to grill between rain showers.

[87Heel]

Kristina,
Lots of good thoughts and prayers with your family now. I can't imagine the pain. :grouphug:

[brack]

Happy 4th Geeks!!!!

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It's been a rough week.

DD needs your thoughts these next couple weeks...She's away right now getting help for a problem that DH and I just couldn't find solutions for any longer and where she is at..they have specialists that should be able to help better... Hoping she can come home in a couple weeks.

Brack....It's over in your neck of the woods in Tysons... Maybe one of the days we're over there...you guys could meet us at the Rainforest cafe for dinner one night. Give me a call and i'll see if our schedules ever link up...


:grouphug: :hug: Sending lots of prayers.

I'll talk to Annette and see what we can do. :hug:

[MrsMork]

Marielle, you know that we love all the children in this group alot, but golly that Walt just makes me giggle every time I see him! What a cutie! :goodvibes

[MrsMork]

Kristina, lots of prayers headed you way. :grouphug:

[87Heel]

Another silly moment... I'm not sure what he was doing with the flag, but Walt sure thought it was hilarious!

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1864.jpg
(with our neighbor's little girl, V)

[87Heel]

Good morning, Geeks!
Today is my Geek anniversary... yes, one year ago I came out of lurkdom to officially join you!

[MrsMork]

Good morning, Geeks!
Today is my Geek anniversary... yes, one year ago I came out of lurkdom to officially join you!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! We are so glad you came out to play with us!! :banana:

[MrsMork]

Another silly moment... I'm not sure what he was doing with the flag, but Walt sure thought it was hilarious!

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m230/87Heel/IMG_1864.jpg
(with our neighbor's little girl, V)

:lmao: :lmao: This is a really nice one of Hannah too. :hug:

[Bella2000]

I can't keep up. happy belated 4th everyone. marielle love the photos. No 4th to speak of -allergies are still terrible here. Wifi and passwords John - LOL!

Hey I found my Little Mermaid DVD receipt - isn't that special - has it been a year??!! And that is why I do not do that pay in advance DVD things.

[DrHug]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! We are so glad you came out to play with us!! :banana:

Hi there . Trying to post from my phone. It isn't EZ.

[klineyqueen]

Mummers are hard to explain...
groups/clubs of men (and some women) dressed in sequins and feathers, playing music and strutting, most notably at a New Year's Day parade, but they play at events all year long.
Part Mardi Gras, part Vegas act, part circus, part tradition going back to the 1700s...

Nice Job Explaining!!! I forgot the not everyone knows about our "famous" mummers!!!!

[klineyqueen]

I can't keep up. happy belated 4th everyone. marielle love the photos. No 4th to speak of -allergies are still terrible here. Wifi and passwords John - LOL!

Hey I found my Little Mermaid DVD receipt - isn't that special - has it been a year??!! And that is why I do not do that pay in advance DVD things.

I remember when you lost that!!! FUnny!!!!

[klineyqueen]

Christina. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Good Luck!!!!

[87Heel]

Nice Job Explaining!!! I forgot the not everyone knows about our "famous" mummers!!!!

I was hoping for some help from you... you could describe the Mummers musical style ... where else do you have a band that seems to be banjos and sax (probably more than that.. that's why I need your help!)

[87Heel]

Brandi, is that a new tag? Or maybe I just noticed it because you have a different avatar...

[lbgraves]

Good morning, Geeks!
Today is my Geek anniversary... yes, one year ago I came out of lurkdom to officially join you!

That's reason to celebrate!!!! :banana:

[MrsMork]

Hi there . Trying to post from my phone. It isn't EZ.

Hi ya! You did manage to get one post in. :surfweb:

[87Heel]

That's reason to celebrate!!!! :banana:

And my shirt today is lime green for the celebration!

[lbgraves]

Here are some pictures from our week here with John and his family at the beach. :)

The kids and Bobby getting reaquainted.
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The girls with their sweet smiling faces.
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The girls how we normally see them.
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Kaitlyn takes Bobby to the ocean for a bit.
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Swimming in the pool.
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William and Bobby sit back and relax.
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Bobby and the girls at the pool.
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Bobby and the girls on the beach.
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Bobby going for a walk with Kaitlyn and Lizzie.
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Bobby had to get the sand cleaned off before he could get back in the pool for the afternoon.
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