WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 16

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WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 16



ROLL CALL FOR THE 2011 CRUISES


Thieves booked on the B2B LA - Alaska
Monica
Nan (family?)
Ian and Sukie
Kathe
Cheri
Deb and John
Ken and Shannon and Girls & Inlaws
Gydell and family
Woody and Mrs. Woody
Connie and Chuck
Lisa & Darrell
(michelle & Barbara)
(Steve Joey and Danny)
Kaylee & family (repo only - Mex Riv before)
Vicki and Greg

Ohhhhh & Kaz says she's going too.... with Richard... anyone want to talk her into a b2b???






Thieves on the WBPC so far: (courtesy of Jackie)

Carol & Doug
Holly & Tyler
Heather & Family
Cheri
Marilyn & John
hawkeye19 (Bruce, Nancy, Liam)
aan1701
Tracyvp

also, some new Tortolian pals:
Kay R
CustardTart
disneylove69
















July 26th Alaska

Angie and Dennis
John, Amy & Sophia
V (Fl), John and the Girls




August 9th Alaska

Jan & Tom





Thieves on the Dream maiden voyage and Thieves on the Dream November voyage.

Maiden Voyage:

Lisa/DL5
Kaylee
Monica
Deb
Kaz
Vicki
Connie


November:

Ian
Jackie
Cheri





Here we go....another new home.

Link to Part One: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1843067

Link to Part Two: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1862935

Link to Part Three: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post26296015

Link to Part Four: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923094

Link to Part Five: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1942122

Link to Part Six: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1960425

Link to Part Seven: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1984145

Link to Part Eight: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010429

Link to Part Nine: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039686

Link to Part Ten: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2060857

Link to Part Eleven: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2083446

Link to Part TWELVE!!! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2117127

Link to Part 13... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2156129

Link to Part 14... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2219700

Link to Part 15... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2303543

Here are the links:

Thought I'd add in some links to the trip reports for this cruise too:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1803465 from Jolene (littleaussie)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1821822 from Lisa (calmom)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1703161 from Matt (Iamhiddenmickey)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1705259 from V (lillygator)

http://monicasadventures.blogspot.com/ from Monica (Mishoe1)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1810009 by PLANKY

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1908105 from Deborah (Scottishwee)



http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwil...ruise_wb_2008/ Deb Wills blog


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1840323 by cmash95

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post25736044 by linuxwebguy

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....2#post25753582 by kmitchell



Some youtube stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21kp0nYP7-Y Sail Away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzlwR08yMLk Canal Crossing (10 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzlwR...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQGDTyGf8UA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X14dysVOR0M

Figment's youtube stuff:
..already have a few videos up..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JtVUJTrxHKU - Consider Yourself
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cfsr4-DFRPw - Knees Up Mother Brown
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6HGbzhTP2MA - My Bonie Lies Over The Ocean
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fBRoTDH_ido - The Beer Song (slight glitch at the end.. don't know why it happened.. might fix it later)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=426oYJ_lHhE - If I Were Not Upon The Sea

DCL video on the PC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fejaT-Jeyuc

..
Photos:

http://gallery.mac.com/cheria#100129 Cheri's 'movies'

http://www.dropshots.com/knewell#alb...20World%202008 from Ken (MouseFanInQueue)

See Page 18 of part one for more links for Cheri's photo albums

http://iankh.smugmug.com/ Ian's photo gallery

A ZIP file of webcam captures from DISer awoltoday
http://www.4shared.com/file/47872135...iraFlores.html

[nskjerven]

here and first for the first time (michelle doesn't count)

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I never do... :sad2: :sad2:

[nskjerven]

yes you do :hug:

back to work, report loaded

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Thanks Queenie!!! :goodvibes

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Hey Nan...

Ever get the feeling you and I are the only ones who know we're over here???

Although I know that Holly won't be over until they close out the other one...

[granmaz]

Thought I should pop over and say hi. Also it marks the cruise meet page so i can find this again!!

[mishoe01]

saved for the future...i'm going to post on the other one until it's closed out.

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Hello ladies...

Welcome aboard!!! :goodvibes

[iankh]

Hello all!

Busy day today at WW, I had over 40 people for my first meeting and over 50 for the second!

It was supposed to warm up today into the 20's but instead it's 17F/-8C so I will be staying in for the remainder of today.

[katypop]

Hi :goodvibes

[scottishwee35]

Hello:goodvibes:surfweb:

I look at Port Canaveral Webcamera and I see there are two boats one dcl, one rc freedoms of the sea!!!

Scottishwee35

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I saw the RC ship go out at the 2 palms camera... when it got to the Wonder... it froze... I wonder why??? :headache: :headache: :headache:

But they're OFF!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[iankh]

I embarked on my new year's resolution today. My goal in 2010 is to be more creative and that means getting back to my writing roots. My goal, lo these 35 years ago was to have been a writer.

I have decided to earnestly write a blog. I decided I that I wanted it on my own domain, and have taken a step towards that.

Today I started training myself on the software.

The goal? To begin by March 1.

The countdown is on.

For the general theme of the blog I have decided to focus on doing what I do best, criticizing the universe.

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Not that you need one... but I can be your editor... :thumbsup2

Unless you criticize my universe... ;)

[gydell]

Checking in.......

[nskjerven]

I embarked on my new year's resolution today. My goal in 2010 is to be more creative and that means getting back to my writing roots. My goal, lo these 35 years ago was to have been a writer.

I have decided to earnestly write a blog. I decided I that I wanted it on my own domain, and have taken a step towards that.

Today I started training myself on the software.

The goal? To begin by March 1.

The countdown is on.

For the general theme of the blog I have decided to focus on doing what I do best, criticizing the universe.

I'm so there baby :thumbsup2

[ibouncetoo]

Reporting in!

Ian, Dianne has a similar goal for this year (book, not blog though). Plus I keep nagging her to finish her play.

My resolution for this year is: Apply what I know!

Most of us know what works for us in all areas of our lives, we just often ignore that knowledge. :lmao:I know healthier ways to eat and behave, I know that having a pleasent home environment (decluttered and repaired) improves my mood, I know a certain mind-set makes living with my company and co-workers less stressful. I know MUSIC makes me feel better (why in heaven's name do I often sit in this house in silence?????). Hence...Apply What I Know!

.

[LuvBaloo]

Hi Everyone!

Decided to just post on the new thread today after reading all the stuff I missed over the weekend. We ended up going up to Prince George for Saturday and watched the first 2 games of the new professional indoor soccer team. We took the kids and my mom to the afternoon game. Then Ken & I went alone to the evening game. Spent the night at mom's and got home about 1pm. Finally took down the Christmas decorations and got them all packed up, just have to actually dismantle the tree tonight after the kids are done soccer:thumbsup2
Ken's got dinner planned out and will give the slow cooker a try.:goodvibes

Marilyn - your son's virtual classroom idea sounds like it was a huge success! :thumbsup2

Deborah - Poor Keith. I hope he doesn't have more problems with those bullies:grouphug:

Ian - congrats to Sukie for his new associate editor gig, and have fun getting a new camera! :woohoo:

Nan - what a drastic change for you, but its great that you and Paul are a real team ::yes::

Kathe - I wish we had the cold weather back! I don't like this warm rain when there's all the snow cause everything is turning to ice.

Karen - hope you feel better soon, and spill the details about the ski chalet from hell :confused:

Deb - thanks for sharing pictures and stay warm. Listen to Michelle and buy a new sweatshirt. In fact get a new t-shirt too, you need layers for that weather :thumbsup2

Holly - see you in the new thread soon :godvibes

Now my morning coffee break is over and I must get back to work :sad2:

Hi Michelle, Jackie, Gydell, Lisa, and anybody else I'm missing!
Hi Bubba (I know you're still out there :goodvibes!)

[BubbaGrump]

:wave:

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Afternoon....

I'm off to PT... fun stuff... but I've got to admit... I really do like tummy massage... :goodvibes

[TammyAlphabet]

Hello Repo'ers! I just wanted to say thanks for the Christmas cards. They were soooo nice! I didn't get mine sent out this year due to various issues but I hope all are having a great new year! I am going to try and do better and keep up with the thread this year. Cheers for now!

[granmaz]

Hi Tammy. Did you have a good time on your cruise?

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I like that resolution Tammy!!!

Hi Marilyn... :yay:

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:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Where's Nan when I need her???

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Hello Thieves!! Happy New Year to all! Thanks everyone for the Christmas cards...it's so nice to hear from everyone. I hope you enjoyed mine and were able to get the little box put together. I have a couple of them hanging on my Xmas palm tree, right in the front where I can look at them and remember all our fun times, not only on the WBPC, but since then. I'm so grateful for all of you!!!

I had an interesting Christmas. This year I spent it in Laguna Beach with my sister Tricia, her husband, Dylan (the nephew I always talk about), her husband and their 2 dogs. We stayed at the Montage resort, a very lovely place, and I was happy to find that it felt like Xmas, even though for the first time in my life I wasn't in the home of a family member on Xmas day. After the holiday, I drove to northern CA to visit my cousins and a friend. Along the way I got to also have lunch with Nana! I was gone almost 2 weeks.

In about 10 days I'll be meeting up with Jackie and Monica for a week on the Magic! Can't believe I'm already going back.

For now, I'm happy to be home and enjoying my time to piddle around the house and connect with my friends on FB. I'd better sign off now; I have to go get my teeth cleaned in 45 min. and I need to eat first!

I did read the last few pages of the old thread and it was great to get caught up with everyone.

Deb, I'm so anxious to hear about being in the Cat. 3 and seeing the pictures from John's new camera! And for everyone else, I'm just going to pirate: what Shannon wrote above since I couldn't rewrite it better!:goodvibes

Marilyn - your son's virtual classroom idea sounds like it was a huge success!

Deborah - Poor Keith. I hope he doesn't have more problems with those bullies

Ian - congrats to Sukie for his new associate editor gig, and have fun getting a new camera!

Nan - what a drastic change for you, but its great that you and Paul are a real team

Kathe - I wish we had the cold weather back! I don't like this warm rain when there's all the snow cause everything is turning to ice.

Karen - hope you feel better soon, and spill the details about the ski chalet from hell

Deb - thanks for sharing pictures and stay warm. Listen to Michelle and buy a new sweatshirt. In fact get a new t-shirt too, you need layers for that weather

Holly - see you in the new thread soon :godvibes

Now my morning coffee break is over and I must get back to work

Hi Michelle, Jackie, Gydell, Lisa, and anybody else I'm missing!
Hi Bubba (I know you're still out there !)
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Thanks, Shannon, for saying it so well!!:lmao:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

PS, even though Ian and Nan have resolved to criticize the world in 2010, I'll still try to stay connected on this thread!;)

[scottishwee35]

Hi Cheri

Many thank for lovely Xmas decoration but I received it last week so I will keep it for next Xmas:thumbsup2

I glad that you had a nice xmas...

Hope we meet you one day...

Scottishwee35

[TammyAlphabet]

Hi Tammy. Did you have a good time on your cruise?

Yes, I am glad to see you back on the thread after your sickness in Dec. We were so worried about you!

But I ate so much that I gained 10 pounds in three weeks. So today is day two of my rededication to my diet. My head hurts and I am starving. I must be doing something right. LOL.

[scottishwee35]

Keith - bullying update

I went to see teacher yesterday and we had chat then he take Keith but Keith looked down and keep quiet and won't talked...

Ian's dad picked him up yesterday and he was happy...

difficult to discussed with it...:sad2:

Good News

I got new hours for my work and I don't work on Thursday and Friday evening:banana::banana::banana: I am working on Thursday and Friday afternoon:banana::banana::dance3:

I am very happy with it...

Still watch as Kids finish school half day on Friday so Ian's dad will pick Keith up and Olivia go to club but I worry about summer holiday period:confused3 maybe looking for activie in Summer?

Also got my holiday form back and everything was okay apart from one day...

but workmates was not happy as April was full booking as I am a bit concern for next year as I think I will write and ask for permission for April 2011 for cruise...:rolleyes1

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Yes, I am glad to see you back on the thread after your sickness in Dec. We were so worried about you!

But I ate so much that I gained 10 pounds in three weeks. So today is day two of my rededication to my diet. My head hurts and I am starving. I must be doing something right. LOL.

Hi Tammy

Good to hear from you and that mean your diet is working::yes::

Scottishwee35

[granmaz]

Deborah, good news about the new hours.

Sorry you didn't get to the bottom of the bullying. Perhaps Keith will open up eventually to the teacher and the school can then take action. At least they are now aware.

Yes, I am glad to see you back on the thread after your sickness in Dec. We were so worried about you!

But I ate so much that I gained 10 pounds in three weeks. So today is day two of my rededication to my diet. My head hurts and I am starving. I must be doing something right. LOL.

I think I can gain 10 lbs in 1 week!!! I am sure you will stay on track now though. Have you been losing successfully before the cruise?

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Checking in...

Had my first REALLY bad night pain wise in a while... didn't sleep well - will have to work on it... I had PT yesterday and did alot of stretching so I think I was very sore from that. Slept crappy... will have to see if I can get to bed earlier tonight...

Still cold... but expecting a heat wave in the 30's by the end of the week!!!

I have to go and throw Monica out of work... we share an "office"... :surfweb:

[TammyAlphabet]

Deborah, good news about the new hours.

Sorry you didn't get to the bottom of the bullying. Perhaps Keith will open up eventually to the teacher and the school can then take action. At least they are now aware.



I think I can gain 10 lbs in 1 week!!! I am sure you will stay on track now though. Have you been losing successfully before the cruise?

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

[IrishCowboy]

Have a great cruise!

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Lets not break it to Irish that we already cruised, shall we??? :rolleyes1

(actually he's the one who's in charge of updating the sticky with all the cruise meets...)

[katypop]

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

Great job Tammy :thumbsup2

[katypop]

Cheri, I'm glad you enjoyed your Christmas, even though it wasn't the traditional one you are used to.

Thank you for your card! I received it today and will save the ornament for next Christmas. That gives me a full year to figure out how to put it together ;)

[katypop]

Deborah, good news about the new work hours :thumbsup2

I'm glad Keith is happy again, although he isn't talking about the bullying yet. He will in time :hug:

[katypop]

Lets not break it to Irish that we already cruised, shall we??? :rolleyes1



:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[katypop]

Deb-Hope you are having a great cruise and are enjoying that cat 3 :thumbsup2 Looking forward to your trip report and pics!

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Hi Kathe!!!

Are you warmer yet out there??? I'm hoping for some nice weather soon... ;)

[katypop]

Hi Kathe!!!

Are you warmer yet out there??? I'm hoping for some nice weather soon... ;)

Hi Michelle!

We've still got lots of snow, but we're supposed to get ice pellets and freezing drizzle over the next couple of days. Yuck, I'd rather have the snow!

We have had a couple of nice and sunny days though, even if it has been cold.

I have to say goodnight. I'm off work tomorrow, but Sara is coming over early and we are going for a walk. We've done quite well the last couple of weeks, made it to the gym twice and a long walk outdoors each week. This week I've already been to the gym twice and plan on going after work on Friday too! I'm aiming to lose before my April cruise...since I know I'll be gaining a little over those 6 sea days ;) unless of course we have huge waves the whole time :sick:

[LuvBaloo]

Hi Cheri

Many thank for lovely Xmas decoration but I received it last week so I will keep it for next Xmas:thumbsup2

I glad that you had a nice xmas...


Deborah said it perfectly, so I'm just going to say ditto :thumbsup2

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

Never take away the title! You did fantastic in the fall and with your motivation you'll do fantastic again ::yes::

[LuvBaloo]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

Tammy, I'm sorry I'm out of the loop and didn't know you'd lost so much weight! Wow! Kudos to you!

Cheri, I'm glad you enjoyed your Christmas, even though it wasn't the traditional one you are used to.

Thank you for your card! I received it today and will save the ornament for next Christmas. That gives me a full year to figure out how to put it together ;)

I can't believe you guys are just now getting those! I mailed them on Dec. 22 or 23. Well, at least they made it.:thumbsup2

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

Oh Shannon, that made me squirm while I was reading it! I've been told I have dry eyes too, but nothing like that! Take care!

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I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Do you have a humdifier going in the house??? I know my eyes get very dry with the heat pumping alot...

Make sure you use your drops... you're eyesight is too important...

[nskjerven]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

ouch take care of yourself :hug:

[granmaz]

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

Well done Tammy, that is a great weight loss. I bet you soon get rid of that gain as you are obviously very determined.

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

Poor you, that sounds nasty, and made me squirm too. Hope the antibiotics work quickly.

[scottishwee35]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

AWW Just give you a hug:hug: and i had done that twice before and please used eye drop and it will help....

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.

Well that is good:thumbsup2 mind you I still don't have willpower yet:sad2: I bought lots of fruits, smoothies but I still turn to chocolate sweets which kids have it over xmas and I have a box of chocolate... I ate 3 or 4 a day

Maybe when no more chocolates left, I won't buy anymore and stick to diet...

I need to lose weight for my brother's wedding and holiday...:sad1:

Where is my willpower? and why I am not ready for it....:sad2:

Scottishwee35

[iankh]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

Shannon - please look after yourself

[ibouncetoo]

Morning Thieves!

Shannon, wish I could share some 'tears' with you...my eyes are always leaking! :lmao: (ok, that actually sounds kind of gross.....sorry)

Tammy, great job on the weight loss. I had managed to re-gain what I'd lost before my September cruise (about 14 pounds) and most of that was even before the holidays. A few have dropped off and it's amazing how much better you can feel with just 10 pounds gone, isn't it? I'm working hard on lossing a few more before my cruise, mostly just so I'll feel a little more comfortable on the plane and moving around. Just getting off the sugar makes my joints feel better.



THANK YOU KATYPOP! Got the present in the mail. :hug: I love the photo of the sisters in St. Thomas with Sunny Liston. Did you notice on the one of Peg and I at the DIS meet, than Monica is in the background lauging wildly? The third item will be shared with Monica and Cheri at the first bar we see on the ship!


Hope everyone has a good day, I'm off to rack up some more overtime today!

.

[TammyAlphabet]

Cheri, I'm glad you enjoyed your Christmas, even though it wasn't the traditional one you are used to.

Thank you for your card! I received it today and will save the ornament for next Christmas. That gives me a full year to figure out how to put it together ;)

Oh, Kathe, I was thinking the same thing. I am not very crafty. LOL.

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

Ouch! Get better soon.

Tammy, I'm sorry I'm out of the loop and didn't know you'd lost so much weight! Wow! Kudos to you!


You are not out of the loop, I have been. Thanks!

Well done Tammy, that is a great weight loss. I bet you soon get rid of that gain as you are obviously very determined.

From your mouth to God's ears!



Where is my willpower? and why I am not ready for it....:sad2:

Scottishwee35

I am doing this mainly for my health which has deteriorated since we all cruised together in 2008. So I have some pretty strong motivation to feel better.


Tammy, great job on the weight loss. I had managed to re-gain what I'd lost before my September cruise (about 14 pounds) and most of that was even before the holidays. A few have dropped off and it's amazing how much better you can feel with just 10 pounds gone, isn't it? I'm working hard on lossing a few more before my cruise, mostly just so I'll feel a little more comfortable on the plane and moving around. Just getting off the sugar makes my joints feel better.

Yes, I feel much better. However I have a long way to go. I usually fly southwest and I was surprised that instead of needing an extension for my seatbelt on the plane, I was fine and even had a little extra room compared to before I lost some pounds. That is a great motivator. I am taking off for the med and baltics in four months or so, I want to get alot more weight lost between now and then. Then I can enjoy the trip more.

[katypop]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

:hug: Ouch! Good thing you didn't wait any longer to see the optometrist! Hope you feel better soon!

Morning Thieves!

Shannon, wish I could share some 'tears' with you...my eyes are always leaking! :lmao: (ok, that actually sounds kind of gross.....sorry)

Tammy, great job on the weight loss. I had managed to re-gain what I'd lost before my September cruise (about 14 pounds) and most of that was even before the holidays. A few have dropped off and it's amazing how much better you can feel with just 10 pounds gone, isn't it? I'm working hard on lossing a few more before my cruise, mostly just so I'll feel a little more comfortable on the plane and moving around. Just getting off the sugar makes my joints feel better.



THANK YOU KATYPOP! Got the present in the mail. :hug: I love the photo of the sisters in St. Thomas with Sunny Liston. Did you notice on the one of Peg and I at the DIS meet, than Monica is in the background lauging wildly? The third item will be shared with Monica and Cheri at the first bar we see on the ship!


Hope everyone has a good day, I'm off to rack up some more overtime today!

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Your welcome :hug: I thought you'd enjoy the pic with Monica in the background :lmao: My favourite pics are usually the ones that aren't perfectly posed!

Hope you and Monica and Cheri have a great cruise, it won't be long now!

I've booked my excursions for the EBTA and now am trying to decide what to do with my Dec dummy date booking:confused: I did consider keeping it, but it's too close to Christmas. I would be too stressed about everything I needed to get done at home to relax, I think. I am actually considering changing it to an Oct or Nov one this year. I need to chat with a friend who had said she'd like to go to WDW in the fall with me though. I can't do both, so I need to find out if she is still interested. I had mentioned she might join me on a cruise, but I think she'd rather see WDW , she's never been.

Sara has decided she more than likely won't be joining me for the 2011 cruise to Alaska. Her and Trevor want to come on the repositoning cruise to SF,Victoria and Vancouver though. So I guess I need to call and add one more to the repo, and drop 2 off the Alaska one!

Lots to do around here besides plan cruises, but I don't feel like doing anything else today! Sick of winter and ready for spring already :rolleyes:

[CustardTart]

WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 16



ROLL CALL FOR THE 2011 CRUISES


Thieves booked on the B2B LA - Alaska
Monica
Nan (family?)
Ian and Sukie
Kathe
Cheri
Deb and John
Ken and Shannon and Girls & Inlaws
Gydell and family
Woody and Mrs. Woody
Connie and Chuck
Lisa & Darrell
(michelle & Barbara)
(Steve Joey and Danny)
Kaylee & family (repo only - Mex Riv before)
Vicki and Greg


Could you add me and Richard onto this list please, Michelle. We're on the Repo only but I don't think anyone's noticed.. ;)

[ibouncetoo]

Kathe, I think I'll be booking the 11/6/11 Dream 4 day while I'm on the ship AND probably the 11/10 3 day for a B2B over my birthday. That trip will be all about the ship and two visits to CC. Haven't decided on Cat for the room. I'd normally just do an inside if traveling solo, but I KNOW someone will be coming with me, so I probably should just reserve a verandah for two, eh?

....back to work....

.

[granmaz]

I can't believe we are going on a cruise and there won't be 1 thief onboard. How weird will that be?:eek: Just not right at all. :sad2:

[BubbaGrump]

Found a small lump on my moms neck while treating a rash that wouldnt go away. The jerk dermatolagist spouts off right away..." It's cancer. I'll take a biopsy anyway just to be sure. Ill have your results in two weeks." So of course my mom is scared to death. The lump was in one of her lymphnodes. Very common kind of cancer. This was last week. She called today and talked to the nurse and this is what she posted on facebook......

"I'm so excited! Today is a day to celebrate. I got news that my biopsy came back negative, non malignant! Thank each and every one of you for all the prayers, good thoughts and words of encouragement! It's times like this that you find out who your friends really are and I feel so fortunate to have all of you in my lif...e! I felt the love, for sure! Praise the Lord! Thank you all!"

Pheww!!! What an a.s.s that doctor was!!! You dont just throw the "C" word out there like that!!!:confused3

[LuvBaloo]

Bubba - glad your mom is okay and that doctor was a jerk for scaring her!

[LuvBaloo]

Thanks for all the good wishes!

I use eyedrops regularly, but apparently it hasn't been enough, so I'll be increasing that.

[granmaz]

Found a small lump on my moms neck while treating a rash that wouldnt go away. The jerk dermatolagist spouts off right away..." It's cancer. I'll take a biopsy anyway just to be sure. Ill have your results in two weeks." So of course my mom is scared to death. The lump was in one of her lymphnodes. Very common kind of cancer. This was last week. She called today and talked to the nurse and this is what she posted on facebook......

"I'm so excited! Today is a day to celebrate. I got news that my biopsy came back negative, non malignant! Thank each and every one of you for all the prayers, good thoughts and words of encouragement! It's times like this that you find out who your friends really are and I feel so fortunate to have all of you in my lif...e! I felt the love, for sure! Praise the Lord! Thank you all!"

Pheww!!! What an a.s.s that doctor was!!! You dont just throw the "C" word out there like that!!!:confused3

Well that is such good news. That doctor needs telling strongly - quite the wrong way to approach something like that.

[gydell]

Bubba - glad everything turned out alright for your mom!

[mishoe01]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Figured I'd send tons for everyone

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

Bubba - glad your mom's ok - what a jerk of a dr...hope she's changing to someone else.

Shannon - take care of your eye....glad you know what's happening & are going to the dr

V - good luck on the new job....this week is the last week on the old, right?

Kathe/Jackie - you ladies have me curious, not only about the pic w/ me in the background but also whatever Jackie is bringing w/ her :)

Nan - so glad that Paul is able to do the Mr Mom thing for now - he's a good one :thumbsup2

Tammy - so good to see you about :hug: with the weightloss - let me know the next time you're in FL. How are the kiddos doing?

Michelle - hope you're feeling better!

Cheri - great to see you here too! See you in 8 1/2 days!

Hi Gydell! Hi Maz! Hi Kaz! Hi Ian!

[gydell]

Hi Monica!!!

[Tink rules]

Could you add me and Richard onto this list please, Michelle. We're on the Repo only but I don't think anyone's noticed.. ;)

Got you!!!

Come on Kaz... don't you want to stay on and freeze your little butt off with the rest of us up in Alaska??? PLEASE?????? We're crocheting toilet paper cozies... :rotfl2: (ummmmm scarfs...) :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Found a small lump on my moms neck while treating a rash that wouldnt go away. The jerk dermatolagist spouts off right away..." It's cancer. I'll take a biopsy anyway just to be sure. Ill have your results in two weeks." So of course my mom is scared to death. The lump was in one of her lymphnodes. Very common kind of cancer. This was last week. She called today and talked to the nurse and this is what she posted on facebook......

"I'm so excited! Today is a day to celebrate. I got news that my biopsy came back negative, non malignant! Thank each and every one of you for all the prayers, good thoughts and words of encouragement! It's times like this that you find out who your friends really are and I feel so fortunate to have all of you in my lif...e! I felt the love, for sure! Praise the Lord! Thank you all!"

Pheww!!! What an a.s.s that doctor was!!! You dont just throw the "C" word out there like that!!!:confused3

SOOO GOOD TO HEAR!!! I think you need to let the Dr. know you were NOT happy!!!

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug:
Figured I'd send tons for everyone

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Bubba - glad your mom's ok - what a jerk of a dr...hope she's changing to someone else.

Shannon - take care of your eye....glad you know what's happening & are going to the dr

V - good luck on the new job....this week is the last week on the old, right?

Kathe/Jackie - you ladies have me curious, not only about the pic w/ me in the background but also whatever Jackie is bringing w/ her :)

Nan - so glad that Paul is able to do the Mr Mom thing for now - he's a good one :thumbsup2

Tammy - so good to see you about :hug: with the weightloss - let me know the next time you're in FL. How are the kiddos doing?

Michelle - hope you're feeling better!

Cheri - great to see you here too! See you in 8 1/2 days!

Hi Gydell! Hi Maz! Hi Kaz! Hi Ian!

Yeah... I'm wondering about the picture and I'm not even sailing with you... :rolleyes1

[Tink rules]

This is Planky's Xmas card to Bendy... ;)

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/plankyXmascard.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/plankyXmascard2.jpg

[katypop]

Could you add me and Richard onto this list please, Michelle. We're on the Repo only but I don't think anyone's noticed.. ;)

Yay :cool1: Are ya sure you don't want to book the B2B :goodvibes

Kathe, I think I'll be booking the 11/6/11 Dream 4 day while I'm on the ship AND probably the 11/10 3 day for a B2B over my birthday. That trip will be all about the ship and two visits to CC. Haven't decided on Cat for the room. I'd normally just do an inside if traveling solo, but I KNOW someone will be coming with me, so I probably should just reserve a verandah for two, eh?

....back to work....

.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I'm really not a fan of the itineraries on the 3 and 4 day cruises :guilty: I think I'll be booking another dummy date to use in 2012, hopefully on one of the new ships for a 7 day. You'll be celebrating another birthday that year too, right ;) Maybe I'll celebrate mine too:goodvibes

[katypop]

This is Planky's Xmas card to Bendy... ;)

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/plankyXmascard.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/plankyXmascard2.jpg

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

[katypop]

Bubba-I'm so glad your mom is okay :hug: What a lousy Dr though :mad: Sorry you all had to go through this.

[katypop]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

[ibouncetoo]

I'm really not a fan of the itineraries on the 3 and 4 day cruises :guilty: I think I'll be booking another dummy date to use in 2012, hopefully on one of the new ships for a 7 day. You'll be celebrating another birthday that year too, right ;) Maybe I'll celebrate mine too:goodvibes

I figure I can always move the Dream b2b to the Fantasy when it becomes available if I want to. And, with two reservations, I could even get a second cabin with the discount/OBC and put some friends in there.

Sorry to hear about your brother. Paul had his surgery a little while after our Tortola cruise and is doing great! His was also caught at very early stages, thank goodness.

Bubba, don't you just want to go over and SMACK that doctor? Hey...where's Nan when we need her?

I've racked up about $100 take home in overtime already this week...there's a few more drinks of the day, eh? pirate: Plus I can match that by going in on Saturday and getting my filing caught up and 2010 files built. :thumbsup2 Then, I'll still have Sunday & Monday for chores and fun!

Well, I'm going to mosey over to facebook, haven't checked in there in a couple of days.

.

[katypop]

I figure I can always move the Dream b2b to the Fantasy when it becomes available if I want to. And, with two reservations, I could even get a second cabin with the discount/OBC and put some friends in there.

Sorry to hear about your brother. Paul had his surgery a little while after our Tortola cruise and is doing great! His was also caught at very early stages, thank goodness.

Bubba, don't you just want to go over and SMACK that doctor? Hey...where's Nan when we need her?

I've racked up about $100 take home in overtime already this week...there's a few more drinks of the day, eh? pirate: Plus I can match that by going in on Saturday and getting my filing caught up and 2010 files built. :thumbsup2 Then, I'll still have Sunday & Monday for chores and fun!

Well, I'm going to mosey over to facebook, haven't checked in there in a couple of days.

.

Jackie, I'm glad to hear that Paul is doing well :goodvibes

Gotta love extra spending money :cool1:

I should be saving for my upcoming cruise...but I'm going to Vegas in Feb instead :rolleyes1

It's my fantasy to have a Fantasy reunion :lmao:;)

[Tink rules]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

Sending LOTS of Prayers and Pixie dust your way... :hug: :hug:

[Tink rules]

ROLL CALL FOR THE 2011 CRUISES


Thieves booked on the B2B LA - Alaska
Monica
Nan (family?)
Ian and Sukie
Kathe
Cheri
Deb and John
Ken and Shannon and Girls & Inlaws
Gydell and family
Woody and Mrs. Woody
Connie and Chuck
Lisa & Darrell
(michelle & Barbara)
(Steve Joey and Danny)
Kaylee & family (repo only - Mex Riv before)
Vicki and Greg

Ohhhhh & Kaz says she's going too.... with Richard... anyone want to talk her into a b2b???

Kaz... does that work for you??? :rotfl: :rotfl: ;) ;)

[LuvBaloo]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

Sending hugs and pixie dust your way:grouphug:


Jackie - that's great that Paul's was caught early and had successful surgery:goodvibes

[granmaz]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

That is so very sad about Micah. I will be praying for him and his family, and for your brother too.

[scottishwee35]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

I do remember that you had been talking about it ... I feel sad and he is far too young.... life sometime cruel...

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Monica

I send you the message at f/b and please let me know...

thanks

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

My husband had a bad times at work last night over holiday:eek:

Now today he had been sorted it out that our cruise for this July is okay now...

But next year April might not get it as not get more than one week holiday...

I told him not to worry we can change over to another times maybe summer as it will be more expensive....

or we might join b2b with you next year :rolleyes1 but I think dates still not good for school time off:sad2:

Scottishwee35

[granmaz]

My husband had a bad times at work last night over holiday:eek:

Now today he had been sorted it out that our cruise for this July is okay now...

But next year April might not get it as not get more than one week holiday...

I told him not to worry we can change over to another times maybe summer as it will be more expensive....

or we might join b2b with you next year :rolleyes1 but I think dates still not good for school time off:sad2:

Scottishwee35

Glad you got this year's holiday sorted at Ian's work. What is the problem with him having 2 weeks next April. Isn't that in the next year's holiday entitlement?

It becomes more of a problem taking children out of school the older they get as schooling becomes more important.

Remember, the Magic is in Europe again in 2011 so that might be an option for the school holidays.

[gydell]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:
:grouphug:


Paul had his surgery a little while after our Tortola cruise and is doing great! His was also caught at very early stages, thank goodness.



.
Glad he's ok.
My husband had a bad times at work last night over holiday:eek:

Now today he had been sorted it out that our cruise for this July is okay now...

But next year April might not get it as not get more than one week holiday...

I told him not to worry we can change over to another times maybe summer as it will be more expensive....

or we might join b2b with you next year :rolleyes1 but I think dates still not good for school time off:sad2:

Scottishwee35

Hope it all works out!

[scottishwee35]

Glad you got this year's holiday sorted at Ian's work. What is the problem with him having 2 weeks next April. Isn't that in the next year's holiday entitlement?

It becomes more of a problem taking children out of school the older they get as schooling becomes more important.

Remember, the Magic is in Europe again in 2011 so that might be an option for the school holidays.

Exactly, as it is next year holiday but wait and see until they cool down with argument... so if it is on or not...

I never thought about that Europe will be in 2011... mmm...

there will be another options, if April turn down...

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

Hello Gydell

Hope you are keeping well

Scottishwee35

[hawkaye19]

Surprised to see this thread include all the other trips we thieves have planned as well

We had planned to do the Baltic one in June and the PC in January, but two attacks, and finally the removal of an unnecessary organ (gall bladder) caused me to miss significant amounts of work. Being self employed, that of course affects any holiday plans

So we cancelled the Baltic cruise and are concentrating on the PC one.

I am now back to work, and everything is as it should be

Looking forward to chatting more in the months to come as we get closer to the time

[gydell]

Hello Gydell

Hope you are keeping well

Scottishwee35

Hi! Everything is doing good but would be better if Bill could find a job!!! At least we are still cruising.:woohoo:

[granmaz]

Surprised to see this thread include all the other trips we thieves have planned as well

We had planned to do the Baltic one in June and the PC in January, but two attacks, and finally the removal of an unnecessary organ (gall bladder) caused me to miss significant amounts of work. Being self employed, that of course affects any holiday plans

So we cancelled the Baltic cruise and are concentrating on the PC one.

I am now back to work, and everything is as it should be

Looking forward to chatting more in the months to come as we get closer to the time

Glad to hear all is well after your op. Nasty pain I know.

We are on the PC cruise too so look forward to seeing you there. Oh, I just can't wait. The 2 new ports should be interesting.

[Tink rules]

My husband had a bad times at work last night over holiday:eek:

Now today he had been sorted it out that our cruise for this July is okay now...

But next year April might not get it as not get more than one week holiday...

I told him not to worry we can change over to another times maybe summer as it will be more expensive....

or we might join b2b with you next year :rolleyes1 but I think dates still not good for school time off:sad2:

Scottishwee35

Tell them that the west coast of the US is VERY educational... not sure how... but we can make it so... :rolleyes1

Surprised to see this thread include all the other trips we thieves have planned as well

We had planned to do the Baltic one in June and the PC in January, but two attacks, and finally the removal of an unnecessary organ (gall bladder) caused me to miss significant amounts of work. Being self employed, that of course affects any holiday plans

So we cancelled the Baltic cruise and are concentrating on the PC one.

I am now back to work, and everything is as it should be

Looking forward to chatting more in the months to come as we get closer to the time

Hi Bruce! :)

[mishoe01]

DEB/JOHN!!!!

Where are you guys???? We want a trip report & pictures of your Cat 3!




Hi Bruce - good to see you!

[TammyAlphabet]

For all of those dealing with cancer, I am sending pixie dust your way.

[Tink rules]

DEB/JOHN!!!!

Where are you guys???? We want a trip report & pictures of your Cat 3!




Hi Bruce - good to see you!

Ohhh yeah... I forgot they threw them off this morning... :sad2:

For all of those dealing with cancer, I am sending pixie dust your way.

:hug: :hug:

[EllaEnchanted]

DEB/JOHN!!!!

Where are you guys???? We want a trip report & pictures of your Cat 3!




Hi Bruce - good to see you!

Hi Mon, Hi All....sorry to hear all the trials and tribulations that everyone is going through.....hugs, love and prayers to all of you.

We went to Kennedy Space Center after getting off the boat today. Now I'm uploading pics to photobucket as I type.....UNFORTUNATELY.....Sandi and Joe are going to be here any minute and we're all going out to eat. When they leave I PROMISE that I'll post the pics for you all to see. Just a little bit longer now. Hang in there. I'll try to get some up before they arrive, but if not.....soon, very soon.

[iankh]

To all in need, sending wishes for a renewal of body and spirit.

[Tink rules]

Hi Mon, Hi All....sorry to hear all the trials and tribulations that everyone is going through.....hugs, love and prayers to all of you.

We went to Kennedy Space Center after getting off the boat today. Now I'm uploading pics to photobucket as I type.....UNFORTUNATELY.....Sandi and Joe are going to be here any minute and we're all going out to eat. When they leave I PROMISE that I'll post the pics for you all to see. Just a little bit longer now. Hang in there. I'll try to get some up before they arrive, but if not.....soon, very soon.

so in 1 word or less... :rolleyes1 try at least 1 word...

HOW WAS IT???

[EllaEnchanted]

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[Tink rules]

VERY NICE!!! :goodvibes

[iankh]

I submitted my days off request today for as far as I know about 2010. I'm sure there will be fainting back east over the request for 2 weeks together on the fall. That's our family holiday down in WDW.

This new company seem to be all about micro control. It seems like EVERYTHING must get approval.

I've also requested the first week on May. We'll probably go to WDW as we did last year. It will be a cash stay, most likely at POP or POR. I need all of our points for the 2-bedroom in the fall for 14- nights.

Even with the days I've said I want off, I still have 15 day PTO unplanned. I'll carry over all I can into 2011, which is only 5 days. That means I stll need to figure out what to do with 10 days barring any illness.

[Tink rules]

How about a trip to Saratoga this summer... the REAL one...:goodvibes

[CustardTart]

First, getting onboard....the new construction going on and the rennovations onboard.

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Oooh Deb, I've never seen that sign for concierge before!!!! What suite were you in???????



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The Outlook Cafe looks great!!! :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

so in 1 word or less... :rolleyes1 try at least 1 word...

HOW WAS IT???

To tell you the truth, as Kaz says....once you go concierge you never go back.....for us.....we'll never go back to concierge again. Glad we tried it once, but we are not concierge people. It was way way too much fussing for us. I felt like I couldn't even wipe my butt without them doing it for me. They are relentless. They never leave you alone. It was to the point of being uncomfortable and almost annoying. Like I said it's not for us. We like to come and go at our leisure, we like doing things for ourselves, we like our independence and freedom. I felt like all that was taken away from us. They are very good at their job....it's just not for us.

The suite was beautiful but way too big. I could not find where I put anything. I'm more comfortable in 5122 where I know where everything goes. Every time I went to look for something I had to look in 15 drawers. Everything was in excess. It was too much for us.

I'm looking forward to sailing in MY room again. That's home to me.

[EllaEnchanted]

I'll post more beautiful pics later.....the suite really was beautiful.....but I gotta go now.....they're here. Ta.

[CustardTart]

To tell you the truth, as Kaz says....once you go concierge you never go back.....for us.....we'll never go back to concierge again. Glad we tried it once, but we are not concierge people. It was way way too much fussing for us. I felt like I couldn't even wipe my butt without them doing it for me. They are relentless. They never leave you alone. It was to the point of being uncomfortable and almost annoying. Like I said it's not for us. We like to come and go at our leisure, we like doing things for ourselves, we like our independence and freedom. I felt like all that was taken away from us. They are very good at their job....it's just not for us.

That's interesting you should say that, Deb - we did concierge on the Wonder and didn't love it - like you say, too much fussing!!! Maybe it's because they're cramming it all into 3/4 days... :confused: I don't know. We're pretty low maintenance people and hate feeling beholden - OMG the chalet from hell absolutely reinforced that!!! Anyway, I just asked Richard his thoughts and he thinks that on the Magic it's much less precious... Personally I think we're usually the last suite they get to, being all the way aft in 8602, so they're just too tired to fuss!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[iankh]

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Is this the new camera Deb?

[iankh]

To tell you the truth, as Kaz says....once you go concierge you never go back.....for us.....we'll never go back to concierge again. Glad we tried it once, but we are not concierge people. It was way way too much fussing for us. I felt like I couldn't even wipe my butt without them doing it for me. They are relentless. They never leave you alone. It was to the point of being uncomfortable and almost annoying. Like I said it's not for us. We like to come and go at our leisure, we like doing things for ourselves, we like our independence and freedom. I felt like all that was taken away from us. They are very good at their job....it's just not for us.

The suite was beautiful but way too big. I could not find where I put anything. I'm more comfortable in 5122 where I know where everything goes. Every time I went to look for something I had to look in 15 drawers. Everything was in excess. It was too much for us.

I'm looking forward to sailing in MY room again. That's home to me.

You and John are our kind of people. I know the fussing would drive Sukie crazy. That makes both of us feel very uncomfortable, but is sounds like you had a good time.

[EllaEnchanted]

That's interesting you should say that, Deb - we did concierge on the Wonder and didn't love it - like you say, too much fussing!!! Maybe it's because they're cramming it all into 3/4 days... :confused: I don't know. We're pretty low maintenance people and hate feeling beholden - OMG the chalet from hell absolutely reinforced that!!! Anyway, I just asked Richard his thoughts and he thinks that on the Magic it's much less precious... Personally I think we're usually the last suite they get to, being all the way aft in 8602, so they're just too tired to fuss!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hi Kaz, we were port aft in 8078. We loved the location. We prefer port aft. We like the seclusion that you get when port aft on deck 5. 5122 is our preferred stateroom. Jerome, our concierge mgr....who was a sweetheart....even remembered us by our preference for 5122....small world. Maybe it is more intense on the Wonder and it would be different on a longer cruise. I shouldn't complain so much....everything was excellent....everything was perfect.....just in abundance.

[EllaEnchanted]

Is this the new camera Deb?

Hi Ian....YES it's the new camera on full auto. John took all the pics. I never took the old camera out. So everything I post was taken with the new camera. John loves it. I think they look good.

[EllaEnchanted]

You and John are our kind of people. I know the fussing would drive Sukie crazy. That makes both of us feel very uncomfortable, but is sounds like you had a good time.

Oh, you know it! No complaints really. Come on, we were on a Disney cruise....how bad could it be? We just prefer 5122 over 8078 any day!

[granmaz]

Deb, the Wonder is looking great, and wow, what a lot of construction has been done at the Terminal since our last cruises in September.

I think it is a good job you didn't like concierge - you won't have to worry about not having a suite again now and save money!!! Glad you had a good time though, and I look forward to seeing more photos.

[Tink rules]

Hi Kaz, we were port aft in 8078. We loved the location. We prefer port aft. We like the seclusion that you get when port aft on deck 5. 5122 is our preferred stateroom. Jerome, our concierge mgr....who was a sweetheart....even remembered us by our preference for 5122....small world. Maybe it is more intense on the Wonder and it would be different on a longer cruise. I shouldn't complain so much....everything was excellent....everything was perfect.....just in abundance.

Deb... you and John can come and slum it with us anyday!!!

Deb, the Wonder is looking great, and wow, what a lot of construction has been done at the Terminal since our last cruises in September.

I think it is a good job you didn't like concierge - you won't have to worry about not having a suite again now and save money!!! Glad you had a good time though, and I look forward to seeing more photos.

Ummm Marilyn... you're sleeping MY hours now... :rolleyes1

[granmaz]

Ummm Marilyn... you're sleeping MY hours now... :rolleyes1

Yes, can't sleep tonight, and I have been having some great nights' sleep recently. John is snoring enough to wake the street and I can hear him through my ear plugs!!!

How are things with you Michelle?

[Tink rules]

I'm not used to you being awake right now... you're going to TOTALLY throw MY schedule off you know... :rotfl2:

Might I suggest a pillow over one's head??? & if you smother John... then there will be paperwork you know... so it's not suggested...

Getting along here...

still coughing, but not as much... mom is yelling at me to wear a sweater all the time... and to put something on my feet... so this morning i came downstairs wearing 2 different color slippers just to see if she'd notice...

PT is going ok... only once a week, but I can confidently say that I :lovestruc LOVE :lovestruc having my tummy massaged... (some of the muscles bothering me are there...)

We went out for pizza tonight... haven't had it in a while and I have to start to watch what I'm eating... opened a jar of horseradish dip tonight and :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Cleared my sinuses right out!!!

[granmaz]

Off to try and sleep again. Have to be up bright and early to go to the chiropractor. Not used to that and have got lazy in the mornings. Well, I still get up before 8am, just don't do anything much straight away. Anyway it hasn't been good to go out in the bad conditions underfoot. I do need exercise.

[katypop]

Hi Michelle!! Hi Marilyn!! Sorry you're having trouble sleeping!

Thanks to all for the hugs :grouphug:

Welcome home Deb. Glad you had a good cruise :goodvibes Pics are great, looking forward to seeing more when you get the time to post!

[granmaz]

I'm not used to you being awake right now... you're going to TOTALLY throw MY schedule off you know... :rotfl2:

Might I suggest a pillow over one's head??? & if you smother John... then there will be paperwork you know... so it's not suggested...

Getting along here...

still coughing, but not as much... mom is yelling at me to wear a sweater all the time... and to put something on my feet... so this morning i came downstairs wearing 2 different color slippers just to see if she'd notice...

PT is going ok... only once a week, but I can confidently say that I :lovestruc LOVE :lovestruc having my tummy massaged... (some of the muscles bothering me are there...)

We went out for pizza tonight... haven't had it in a while and I have to start to watch what I'm eating... opened a jar of horseradish dip tonight and :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Cleared my sinuses right out!!!

I'm with your mom there Michelle!!

You should patent the sinus clearer outer!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Back from dinner with Sandi and Joe and Kris and Kris' best friend Randy. I really dislike Joe. We have nothing in common and no respect for one another. I tried so hard to be nice to him tonight because he controlls Sandi and she lets him. If we want to see her, we have to be nice to him. That makes me dislike him even more. When he left tonight John said, I just want to introduce Joe to Sukie and let Sukie just be himself around Joe. John says, I would love to hear what Sukie would have to say to Joe.....he was dying on the floor laughing as he was saying this....mind you. Ian, we'll talk....hahaha.

[EllaEnchanted]

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[iankh]

Back from dinner with Sandi and Joe and Kris and Kris' best friend Randy. I really dislike Joe. We have nothing in common and no respect for one another. I tried so hard to be nice to him tonight because he controlls Sandi and she lets him. If we want to see her, we have to be nice to him. That makes me dislike him even more. When he left tonight John said, I just want to introduce Joe to Sukie and let Sukie just be himself around Joe. John says, I would love to hear what Sukie would have to say to Joe.....he was dying on the floor laughing as he was saying this....mind you. Ian, we'll talk....hahaha.

I should rent Sukie out, he's great at getting rid of unwanted people.

Oh by the way, some sort of Chicago Tribune associated digital publication has contacted Sukie to see if he would be interested in doing a blog in their publication. I think he's going to give it a shot. I'm not entirely sure there's remuneration, but it would be good exposure. He just has to do what he does best, be himself.

[Tink rules]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34862154#34862154

For anyone who didn't see this on FB... The woman in blue.. the first one interviewed... is Webmasterkathy's mom from here on the Dis... she was in Haiti on a mission trip... she is now in the hospital in Miami...

[Tink rules]

Back from dinner with Sandi and Joe and Kris and Kris' best friend Randy. I really dislike Joe. We have nothing in common and no respect for one another. I tried so hard to be nice to him tonight because he controlls Sandi and she lets him. If we want to see her, we have to be nice to him. That makes me dislike him even more. When he left tonight John said, I just want to introduce Joe to Sukie and let Sukie just be himself around Joe. John says, I would love to hear what Sukie would have to say to Joe.....he was dying on the floor laughing as he was saying this....mind you. Ian, we'll talk....hahaha.

I should rent Sukie out, he's great at getting rid of unwanted people.

Oh by the way, some sort of Chicago Tribune associated digital publication has contacted Sukie to see if he would be interested in doing a blog in their publication. I think he's going to give it a shot. I'm not entirely sure there's remuneration, but it would be good exposure. He just has to do what he does best, be himself.

Love the idea!!! & we can say we knew him when... ;)

[Tink rules]

hey deb!!!

Most important question for all of us planning on freezing ourselves silly next april...


did the ship have heat????

[EllaEnchanted]

I should rent Sukie out, he's great at getting rid of unwanted people.

Oh by the way, some sort of Chicago Tribune associated digital publication has contacted Sukie to see if he would be interested in doing a blog in their publication. I think he's going to give it a shot. I'm not entirely sure there's remuneration, but it would be good exposure. He just has to do what he does best, be himself.

How much do you charge? We're buying!

Oh, how exciting. The universe wants to hear the words of wisdom of our dear Sukie. Congratulations to you too Ian for getting started on your passion in life. Unlike the hokey pokey.....that IS what it's all about!

Happy news for both of you!

[EllaEnchanted]

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[EllaEnchanted]

hey deb!!!

Most important question for all of us planning on freezing ourselves silly next april...


did the ship have heat????


Yes, it was warmer than my hotel room was before boarding. There was a thermostat in the bedroom and in the dining room. We set it on high and it worked fine. But then again, we were in a suite. I'm not sure what the other rooms have. The public spaces were warm inside but it was very cold outside and doors would open as you walked and so you were still freezing. The suite had extra warm blankets and pillows....not sure about the regular staterooms. I'm sure Disney will accommodate for Alaska...not to worry. Can you believe there were kids in the pool when it was only about 30 degrees outside. They were making me even colder watching them. They will probably add a ceiling for the Alaska run.

[EllaEnchanted]

We got to the terminal early on Sunday and went right into the concierge section to wait. The only ones in that section were us and one other family that was on deck 2 but was chosen as family for the day. They were the first family on the boat.....we were the second. That's why every picture is empty of people. We had the whole boat to ourselves. We ran around and took pictures of outlook cafe. Then we went to eat at Parrot Cay. By that time we were cold and tired of carrying our carry on bags. The room opened and we took pictures inside. We unpacked, went to the Promenade Lounge and then did the drill. Sail Away was outside so we skipped it. We froze just doing the drill. We were outside on deck 4. When we stay in 5122 we meet in Animator's Palate. Glad we're staying in that room going to Alaska.

We went down for dinner on Sunday night and were seated at a table for four all by ourselves. Our table was right near the entrance and we had the best servers. We were in Animator's and it was the only night that we ended up going to dinner.

[EllaEnchanted]

Monday was John's birthday. We had coffee in the room. It was way to cold to sit on the terrace. Then the cake came and we had mimosas. We didn't have to meet for our Nassau excursion until 1pm. We went to Graycliff Hotel and did an wine and cheese pairing. We were there all afternoon and had the most wonderful day. We had dinner in the room from Parrot Cay that night and we went to see Toy Story the Musical.

Later that same evening.....actually at 2am to be exact.....I lost my cookies.....every twenty to thirty minutes for the next almost 24 hours. Along with that.....at the same time and inbetween, I had the runs very badly. I was sick on both ends all night long and the next day too. I kept drinking water with ice so that I could lose that instead of bile which was so much worse. Eventually I just stayed in the bathroom and didn't come out. I slept there in between getting sick. It was the worst that I have ever been sick in my life.

Then as if it had never happened....everything stopped and I was fine. I slept a lot to regain my strength. That was our CC day. John mostly stayed in the room with me in case I needed anything.

It was a good thing that we had two bathrooms because I clogged the toilet in the front bathroom and had to call maintenance. Talk about embarassing.

[EllaEnchanted]

Wednesday was a day out to sea. We had Palo brunch and John had a hot stone massage. We saw the Princess and the Frog. We ate upstairs outside on nine.....finger food. I wanted to keep it light. I didn't eat much at brunch either. I was too scared.

We packed up and got ready to leave this morning. Then we went to NASA today and did Sandi and Joe and Kris dinner tonight.

It's been a very strange vacation....between the weather and getting sick and being in the suite.....but it's been fun all the same. It's just been way too short.

[nskjerven]

I'll take the fussing...I wanna cruise....

Hi all :flower3:

working stiff I am. Looking forward to my weekend :upsidedow

Paul is out tonight with my boss - at a Sharks game :dance3: nice for him huh :rolleyes1

Molly had a great day - received her straight A award today and also won the Maverick Award (school spirit, I think they gave ~ 8 in the whole 7th grade) it's a nice honor :flower3: We of course are so proud :lovestruc

Keeping all of those with hardships in my prayers and thoughts.

Also, please send some prayers for my nephew Taylor. He is in his Navy SEAL training and more and more guys are dropping around him. He is nervous and working hard. Thanks :yay:

[granmaz]

Deb, sorry you were ill on the ship. Before you posted I read a thread on the main cruise chat page saying quite a few were ill.

[scottishwee35]

Hi Deb

Photos look beautiful but sorry to heard that you were not well...


Scottishwee35

[iankh]

Welcome to Friday!
Your Gateway to the Weekend

Deb - Sorry you were ill during the trip. What a drag. I hope you had some good times in spite of that.

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Morning Friends....we're on our way home today. Just packing up the last few things to get ready for the plane. We had snow on the ground before we left. I wonder what we'll find when we get back?

Even though I got sick, it was a good trip the rest of the time. Anytime you're cruising on Disney it's good.

Time to wake John up and get this day started. See you back home in PA everyone!

[granmaz]

Safe journey Deb and John.

[mishoe01]

Deb - sorry about being sick....sounds like the norovirus to me....that's how I was on the Baltic cruise....not fun at all. Glad you're feeling better.

Thanks for the pics. Where was the murphy bed? Was it behind the chair in the bedroom?

Safe travels!


Ian - how about taking time off around Thanksgiving? You can then be a sightseeing guide :goodvibes

Nan - tell Molly - WAY TO GO!! Good to see you!

Maz & Michelle - sorry about sleep issues :hug:

Deborah - did you get my response?

Prays, :grouphug:s and PD to all that need it -- love too!

[granmaz]

Monica, we need to make some meet arrangements!!

[mishoe01]

Maz - I say it's up to you & how you're feeling :)

Are you staying on property this time or another villa?

[granmaz]

We have 12 nights at SSR, 1 week's cruise, then 3 weeks in a villa at Florida Pines on the 27. A little further away from you but not too far.

We won't have a car for a week or so - taking the ME and saving a few $'s. We could meet at DTD, perhaps Wolfgang Puck Express, or we could have a meal at the Turf Club and hang around there for a bit.

[iankh]

Deb - sorry about being sick....sounds like the norovirus to me....that's how


Of the 20 days I have requested so far, 3 of them are for Thanksgiving week.

[iankh]

We have 12 nights at SSR, 1 week's cruise, then 3 weeks in a villa at Florida Pines on the 27. A little further away from you but not too far.

We won't have a car for a week or so - taking the ME and saving a few $'s. We could meet at DTD, perhaps Wolfgang Puck Express, or we could have a meal at the Turf Club and hang around there for a bit.

When are you down there? Are we going to be bumping into you again in the fairy garden?

[granmaz]

When are you down there? Are we going to be bumping into you again in the fairy garden?

Afraid not. We arrive on the 8th February and leave on the 20th March. I am really wishing we had booked for April/May now as it would have given me a little longer, as I only go for my follow up appointment 10 days prior to leaving. All should be ok, but there is just that slight chance of further blood tests etc and that would mean cancelling. I need a fit to travel ok for the insurance.

However the Flower and Garden thingy starts while we are there, so I will think of you both when we wander through the fairy garden!!

[iankh]

Afraid not. We arrive on the 8th February and leave on the 20th March. I am really wishing we had booked for April/May now as it would have given me a little longer, as I only go for my follow up appointment 10 days prior to leaving. All should be ok, but there is just that slight chance of further blood tests etc and that would mean cancelling. I need a fit to travel ok for the insurance.

However the Flower and Garden thingy starts while we are there, so I will think of you both when we wander through the fairy garden!!

I chose to repeat the first week in May, because the crowd levels were so nice last year, as was the weather.

I still need to figure out where we'll be staying. I'll probably call DVC member services and see what the DCV and AP cash prices are like.

[granmaz]

I chose to repeat the first week in May, because the crowd levels were so nice last year, as was the weather.

I still need to figure out where we'll be staying. I'll probably call DVC member services and see what the DCV and AP cash prices are like.

Yes, the crowd levels were very good that week. We booked Feb to escape the winter!!!!!!!:lmao:

[ibouncetoo]

Of the 20 days I have requested so far, 3 of them are for Thanksgiving week.

Uh, I should hope as there will be plenty of playmates around!

I think I took a Tue-Wed week, or maybe just Tue-Tue.

I'm 'sleeping in' this morning as I major head cold blew in about 5PM yesterday. :sick: Had about one hour of feeling 'off' (instead of one day), then the stuffy nose came and by the time I was driving home I was dragging. Was up about 3-6ish, so I slept in and am having fluids and medication now. Will go into work for just a couple of hours to handle emergencies then it's back to bed for me. I want this GONE as fast as it came on!

Off to have a nice steamy shower. :thumbsup2

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[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Even with the days I've said I want off, I still have 15 day PTO unplanned. I'll carry over all I can into 2011, which is only 5 days. That means I stll need to figure out what to do with 10 days barring any illness.

Trip to AZ in Feb.??????

To tell you the truth, as Kaz says....once you go concierge you never go back.....for us.....we'll never go back to concierge again. Glad we tried it once, but we are not concierge people. It was way way too much fussing for us. I felt like I couldn't even wipe my butt without them doing it for me. They are relentless. They never leave you alone. It was to the point of being uncomfortable and almost annoying. Like I said it's not for us. We like to come and go at our leisure, we like doing things for ourselves, we like our independence and freedom. I felt like all that was taken away from us. They are very good at their job....it's just not for us.

The suite was beautiful but way too big. I could not find where I put anything. I'm more comfortable in 5122 where I know where everything goes. Every time I went to look for something I had to look in 15 drawers. Everything was in excess. It was too much for us.

I'm looking forward to sailing in MY room again. That's home to me.

Hi Deb, Loved seeing the pics of your room! I get what you're saying about the fussing, etc. and the big room. As I looked at the photos I was thinking that the room would be nice if you were on the ship for 2 weeks, but for 4 days it's not really necessary. However, since you were sick and sort of stuck in your cabin, at least it was a nice place to be stuck in!:thumbsup2
Hi Ian....YES it's the new camera on full auto. John took all the pics. I never took the old camera out. So everything I post was taken with the new camera. John loves it. I think they look good.

The photos are great!!

I should rent Sukie out, he's great at getting rid of unwanted people.

Oh by the way, some sort of Chicago Tribune associated digital publication has contacted Sukie to see if he would be interested in doing a blog in their publication. I think he's going to give it a shot. I'm not entirely sure there's remuneration, but it would be good exposure. He just has to do what he does best, be himself.

Cool!!!:cool1:

[Tink rules]

I chose to repeat the first week in May, because the crowd levels were so nice last year, as was the weather.

I still need to figure out where we'll be staying. I'll probably call DVC member services and see what the DCV and AP cash prices are like.

Ian... there's a good room only discount going on right now...

This is what the Dis has listed.... you might want to reserve a room only to be safe to get good rates... you can cancel up to 5 days out with no penalty...




January - June 2010


Valid for stays most nights 1/1 -1/3, 1/10 - 1/11, 1/ 18 – 2/ 9, 2/ 15 – 3/ 27 and 4/11 – 6/3.

Save up to 45% when staying for 5 or more consecutive nights at select Walt Disney World Resorts.

Sample Pricing: The following pricing is for select dates 4/11/10 – 6/3/10, Sunday – Thursday in a Standard Room. Sample pricing does not include tax. Rates will vary depending the resort, room type, and dates of travel. Click Here to see a list of the Disney seasons to see the non-discounted Rates.

For a 5-Night or longer stay:

Select Disney Value Resorts: from $74 per night
Select Disney Moderate Resorts: from $111 per night

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts: from $180 per night
Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort: from $182 per night
For a 1 - 4 Night stay:

Select Disney Value Resorts: from $79 per night
Select Disney Moderate Resorts: from $119 per night

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts: from $195 per night
Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort: from $198 per night
Discount Codes: The following codes can be used to for obtaining these discounts by calling Disney directly, or by contacting Dreams Unlimited Travel.



Room only Code for 5-Night or longer stay - QOU
Room only Code for 1 - 4 Night stay - QNX

These room only rates can also be used for a Disney World Package. The Disney Dining plan can be added with this discount.

This discount must be booked by 3/27/10. All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.

[iankh]

I've booked the POP with an AP discount and the special that they're offering. I believe the week-nights are only going to be about $69 a night which is not bad.

It will be a change for us, considering that we normally stay in a DVC resort and typically a 1-bedroom to boot! So this is a budget trip, but we have APs so why not use them.

Today I also banked the necessary points from my August use year into next year. I'll need them for the 14-night family trip. For October, I'm trying to decide between a 2-bedroom at OKW or trying to see if we can get the 3-bedroom Treehouse Villa at SSR.

[katypop]

Wednesday was a day out to sea. We had Palo brunch and John had a hot stone massage. We saw the Princess and the Frog. We ate upstairs outside on nine.....finger food. I wanted to keep it light. I didn't eat much at brunch either. I was too scared.

We packed up and got ready to leave this morning. Then we went to NASA today and did Sandi and Joe and Kris dinner tonight.

It's been a very strange vacation....between the weather and getting sick and being in the suite.....but it's been fun all the same. It's just been way too short.

I'm glad you managed to have some fun despite feeling sick for a whole day:hug:

I'll take the fussing...I wanna cruise....

Hi all :flower3:

working stiff I am. Looking forward to my weekend :upsidedow

Paul is out tonight with my boss - at a Sharks game :dance3: nice for him huh :rolleyes1

Molly had a great day - received her straight A award today and also won the Maverick Award (school spirit, I think they gave ~ 8 in the whole 7th grade) it's a nice honor :flower3: We of course are so proud :lovestruc

Keeping all of those with hardships in my prayers and thoughts.

Also, please send some prayers for my nephew Taylor. He is in his Navy SEAL training and more and more guys are dropping around him. He is nervous and working hard. Thanks :yay:

Hi Nan! Tell Molly we're all proud of her too :thumbsup2

Uh, I should hope as there will be plenty of playmates around!

I think I took a Tue-Wed week, or maybe just Tue-Tue.

I'm 'sleeping in' this morning as I major head cold blew in about 5PM yesterday. :sick: Had about one hour of feeling 'off' (instead of one day), then the stuffy nose came and by the time I was driving home I was dragging. Was up about 3-6ish, so I slept in and am having fluids and medication now. Will go into work for just a couple of hours to handle emergencies then it's back to bed for me. I want this GONE as fast as it came on!

Off to have a nice steamy shower. :thumbsup2

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Sorry you are feeling yucky :sick: Get it over with now though, so you'll be healthy for the cruise!

[LuvBaloo]

:welcome: back Deb & John!
Sorry you ended up sick, and thanks for sharing the photos. Kaleigh thinks we should go on the ship again soon. I told her she was to wait for 2 more birthdays :scared1:


Jackie - hope your cold clears up fast!


Nan - :thumbsup2 greatjob Moll! good luck to Taylor!


Hi everybody else :goodvibes.

Ken and Shaelyn are just finishing cooking sloppy joe's for supper. She's liking cooking, so we're trying to keep her helping out.:goodvibes

[nskjerven]

Of the 20 days I have requested so far, 3 of them are for Thanksgiving week.

only 3 days :mad: You need a week to prepare for the invasion :scared1: :dance3:

Thanks for the well wishes for Molly and Taylor.

Paul and I are going to try to hit a movie tonight woo hoo a date :love:

[granmaz]

I've booked the POP with an AP discount and the special that they're offering. I believe the week-nights are only going to be about $69 a night which is not bad.

It will be a change for us, considering that we normally stay in a DVC resort and typically a 1-bedroom to boot! So this is a budget trip, but we have APs so why not use them.

Today I also banked the necessary points from my August use year into next year. I'll need them for the 14-night family trip. For October, I'm trying to decide between a 2-bedroom at OKW or trying to see if we can get the 3-bedroom Treehouse Villa at SSR.

We stayed at the POP a few years ago and really liked it, which surprised us. Rooms are smaller, but the place is fun and has a good foodcourt. We found the bus service very good.

I believe the Treehouse villas are really nice and I would love a short stay there, but the bus transportation isn't good. You have to catch an internal bus to SSR and then catch the park buses from there. If you plan to use the car then that isn't a problem at all, but it would stress me out if I had to do that extra bus ride!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Morning Friends....we're back home in PA. It's so good to be back home after travelling. Ella and Angel are so happy....Ella hasn't stopped purring and Angel has not left John's side. Ahhhhh the comforts of being home.

I'm back on my laptop and it feels gigantic as compared to the netbook. The keyboard, the screen.....huge. It's funny what you can get used to in just one week.

Since we had to buy it in FL....I used my electric blanket at home last night to sleep. I loved it. So did Ella. He he.

Monica, you are correct about the murphy bed in the suite. It's behind the chair in the bedroom. The one bedroom suite sleeps 6.....the bed and murphy bed in the bedroom and the couch in the living room. You could bring mom and dad and sis and her older one and little one....no names mentioned! The short cruise was reasonably priced....especially in January with an onboard 10% discount. Maybe it would be better if there are more people in the suite for concierge to take care of....spread the attention around. There's plenty of room for everyone's things....that's for sure. With six people it comes out to approximately $500/pp. That's not bad considering where you are. Food for thought.

[EllaEnchanted]

We'll be back in FL in May too....but we'll be in Cocoa Beach and we won't be taking a cruise. We're going down for Kris' high school graduation. In June he goes into the Army and starts boot camp. We told him that we'll come to his high school graduation and his boot camp graduation. After that, who knows when we'll see him.

We also offered Kris the opportunity to come up here in February during Presidents Day week and go snow boarding. He loves it. He can go right down the road to Blue Mountain. He used to go there all the time when he lived here.

We'll try to see him a couple of times before he heads out into the world.

In the meantime, maybe we can do some days at WDW before or after his graduation. We can take a few days and stay in Orlando. We still have 5 days left on our park tickets.

Ian, Kris graduates on May 17th. Have you booked the first week in May already? Want to go the second week instead? We could meet up.

[EllaEnchanted]

John and I have decided that we like to meet up with and travel with friends....the more the merrier. When DCL sat us at our own table with just the two of us, it was nice to have the privacy....but it was way way more fun at the tortolian table where there were so many of us and we had such a great time laughing every night together. We missed you guys.:lovestruc

[scottishwee35]

John and I have decided that we like to meet up with and travel with friends....the more the merrier. When DCL sat us at our own table with just the two of us, it was nice to have the privacy....but it was way way more fun at the tortolian table where there were so many of us and we had such a great time laughing every night together. We missed you guys.:lovestruc

That is sweet that you spend times together...

Was the cruise full or half empty? as I see the photos that no people round...

Question if you booked Cat 3 mean you don't have to go to restaurant like Parrot cay and you can order foods then serve it in your room? is that right?

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

We stayed at the POP a few years ago and really liked it, which surprised us. Rooms are smaller, but the place is fun and has a good foodcourt. We found the bus service very good.

I believe the Treehouse villas are really nice and I would love a short stay there, but the bus transportation isn't good. You have to catch an internal bus to SSR and then catch the park buses from there. If you plan to use the car then that isn't a problem at all, but it would stress me out if I had to do that extra bus ride!!!

Wow, you are going back soon.. and look like you had been everywhere in Florida:rolleyes1

We still hold our two cruise for next year April and we just wait and see...

Monica

thank you for your response :thumbsup2

I am going out soon as I had my hair done today and I am going to have free make up at Bobbi Brown then meet friend for drink then go to my work dinner and dance tonight....

Scottishwee35

[granmaz]

Wow, you are going back soon.. and look like you had been everywhere in Florida:rolleyes1

We still hold our two cruise for next year April and we just wait and see...

Monica

thank you for your response :thumbsup2

I am going out soon as I had my hair done today and I am going to have free make up at Bobbi Brown then meet friend for drink then go to my work dinner and dance tonight....

Scottishwee35

Have a great night Deborah!!

[granmaz]

Deb, how are your leg and ear? Did they affect your enjoyment at all?

[ibouncetoo]

Have any of you kids done a Cocoa Beach/PC restaurant other than Fishlips? We're trying to decide where to have dinner next Friday night. I thought we should give Monica a break from Fishlips. :rotfl::rotfl:

Think I'll go look on Shirley's helpful hints thread.

One week from right now we'll be getting on the ship! :woohoo:

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[EllaEnchanted]

That is sweet that you spend times together...

Was the cruise full or half empty? as I see the photos that no people round...

Question if you booked Cat 3 mean you don't have to go to restaurant like Parrot cay and you can order foods then serve it in your room? is that right?

Scottishwee35

The boat filled up....it was almost to capacity. I think they said the capacity was like 2750 and we had somewhere around 26XX something. It was close to full. You can't tell in the pics because we were the second family onboard. When the other families went to eat, we went to take pictures. We had the whole boat to ourselves. I just wish it was warmer. I would have liked to have the whole pool to myself....hahaha.:laughing:

Deb, Cat 3 can order in the room from any restaurant except Palo. Cats 1 and 2 can order from any restaurant including Palo. Your consierge manager will bring you a menu from all the restaurants. Then you just call room service. It's very nice to not have to get dressed up sometimes. You can just wear lounging clothes to dinner. Also, they set the table for you....with a tablecloth and everything. Very nice.

I think everyone should try consierge just once. Some parts are so very nice and others not so much. For example, me and John always go to guest services to get a print out of our bill half way through every cruise to make sure we're within budget range. We were not permitted to do so in consierge. We had to call our consierge manager and leave a message. Then when he got the message he called us back to confirm. Then he had to go get it printed for us. Then they had to deliver it to us. Then they called to make sure that you got it. Then they also knew my business. When we wanted it, we could have walked down, picked it up, done. No fuss, anonymous, finished.

[EllaEnchanted]

Wow, you are going back soon.. and look like you had been everywhere in Florida:rolleyes1

We still hold our two cruise for next year April and we just wait and see...

Monica

thank you for your response :thumbsup2

I am going out soon as I had my hair done today and I am going to have free make up at Bobbi Brown then meet friend for drink then go to my work dinner and dance tonight....

Scottishwee35

Oh, it sounds like so much fun tonight Deb. Enjoy!

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, how are your leg and ear? Did they affect your enjoyment at all?

Hi Marilyn, it sounds like you're mending well....John mentioned on FB that you two were out walking today just like normal. How wonderful!!!

I'm very good too. The leg is the same. No difference. Not better not worse. Still infected and leaking. I have not been paying much attention to it except for dressing changes. The ear is 99% better. It's just a little sensitive to touch around the back. Otherwise, it's fine. Neither one slowed me down on vacation. It was a good thing. Since I already had the nasty viral bug. That was enough.

Thanks for asking Marilyn.

Monica, I didn't know that was the same bug that you had during the Baltic. I really feel for you....knowing first hand how terribly awful it is.

[Tink rules]

I've booked the POP with an AP discount and the special that they're offering. I believe the week-nights are only going to be about $69 a night which is not bad.

It will be a change for us, considering that we normally stay in a DVC resort and typically a 1-bedroom to boot! So this is a budget trip, but we have APs so why not use them.

Today I also banked the necessary points from my August use year into next year. I'll need them for the 14-night family trip. For October, I'm trying to decide between a 2-bedroom at OKW or trying to see if we can get the 3-bedroom Treehouse Villa at SSR.

Glad to hear... I did hear that the treehouse villas while cool to be in... are rather remote and away from the bus routes...

:welcome: back Deb & John!
Sorry you ended up sick, and thanks for sharing the photos. Kaleigh thinks we should go on the ship again soon. I told her she was to wait for 2 more birthdays :scared1:


Jackie - hope your cold clears up fast!


Nan - :thumbsup2 greatjob Moll! good luck to Taylor!


Hi everybody else :goodvibes.

Ken and Shaelyn are just finishing cooking sloppy joe's for supper. She's liking cooking, so we're trying to keep her helping out.:goodvibes

Shannon... Tell Shaelyn that she can cook anytime for me!!! :banana: :banana:

only 3 days :mad: You need a week to prepare for the invasion :scared1: :dance3:

Thanks for the well wishes for Molly and Taylor.

Paul and I are going to try to hit a movie tonight woo hoo a date :love:

So... what'd you see???

John and I have decided that we like to meet up with and travel with friends....the more the merrier. When DCL sat us at our own table with just the two of us, it was nice to have the privacy....but it was way way more fun at the tortolian table where there were so many of us and we had such a great time laughing every night together. We missed you guys.:lovestruc

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

I don't think I'd want to be at a table for just 2... my sister does that when she cruises... but I talk to mom every day... we'd get tired of each other... :rotfl:

[LuvBaloo]

Its a lazy Saturday in our house today.
Kaleigh woke me up way too early, and then we all went back to sleep.
Ken's got me started on zooworld, and I need more animals!
My eye is starting to feel semi-normal again :thumbsup2
I have big plans of doing :laundy: today and probably not much else.

Deb - I think concierge sounds kind of annoying - like too much of a good thing.

Deborah - your day sounds great - have fun!

Hi Michelle! Hi Marilyn!

[Tink rules]

Hi Shannon!!! :yay:

[LuvBaloo]

Hi Michelle!

I'm having a very lazy day, I have gotten some laundry washed, but nothing folded. I've greatly expanded my zoo though!:thumbsup2

Its 4pm and nobody has gotten dressed. Shaelyn says "so what, its a stay home day!| ;):lmao:

[Tink rules]

I'm with Shaelyn...

It was very lazy here too... I had a flare up of the pelvic pain so I took some meds and have been doing some light stuff around the house...

we DID make it out for brunch this morning... can't miss my eggs benny at Olivers... they'd send out a search party for me...



Well... Emma left today for Denmark... I miss her already... I talked to her the other night... I feel like I'm sending my first born out of the nest... Of course Mark left last week for Austria... ...lucky kids...

May killed the drive train on her truck by 4 wheeling on the beach down at Long Beach Island... my brother didn't know she was doing that... she's taking a semester off to "find herself" of course when my BROTHER tried that... the QM told him he had 24 hrs to find himself... :lmao:

Brian's doing good... was in a school play this week. I have to confirm with my sister the dates for his graduation in June - mom and I will be going for it.

& Will... well.. he's Will... LOVED both the star wars and the Indiana Jones games I got for his Wii for Xmas... :thumbsup2 (Aunt Shell Rules you know...) I should have used that for my sign in... :rolleyes:

[iankh]

We'll be back in FL in May too....but we'll be in Cocoa Beach and we won't be taking a cruise. We're going down for Kris' high school graduation. In June he goes into the Army and starts boot camp. We told him that we'll come to his high school graduation and his boot camp graduation. After that, who knows when we'll see him.

We also offered Kris the opportunity to come up here in February during Presidents Day week and go snow boarding. He loves it. He can go right down the road to Blue Mountain. He used to go there all the time when he lived here.

We'll try to see him a couple of times before he heads out into the world.

In the meantime, maybe we can do some days at WDW before or after his graduation. We can take a few days and stay in Orlando. We still have 5 days left on our park tickets.

Ian, Kris graduates on May 17th. Have you booked the first week in May already? Want to go the second week instead? We could meet up.



We'd love to see you and John. Sukie and I will have a confab about the dates. The one thing we really like about the first week in May is that the crowd levels in WDW are really really low.

[LuvBaloo]

I'm with Shaelyn...

It was very lazy here too... I had a flare up of the pelvic pain so I took some meds and have been doing some light stuff around the house...

we DID make it out for brunch this morning... can't miss my eggs benny at Olivers... they'd send out a search party for me...



Well... Emma left today for Denmark... I miss her already... I talked to her the other night... I feel like I'm sending my first born out of the nest... Of course Mark left last week for Austria... ...lucky kids...

May killed the drive train on her truck by 4 wheeling on the beach down at Long Beach Island... my brother didn't know she was doing that... she's taking a semester off to "find herself" of course when my BROTHER tried that... the QM told him he had 24 hrs to find himself... :lmao:

Brian's doing good... was in a school play this week. I have to confirm with my sister the dates for his graduation in June - mom and I will be going for it.

& Will... well.. he's Will... LOVED both the star wars and the Indiana Jones games I got for his Wii for Xmas... :thumbsup2 (Aunt Shell Rules you know...) I should have used that for my sign in... :rolleyes:

Well, of course, Aunt Shell Rules!
those are some lucky kids to have you!

[HollyTyler]

Hey Nan...

Ever get the feeling you and I are the only ones who know we're over here???

Although I know that Holly won't be over until they close out the other one...

:rotfl2:It's still open! But since I see there are 12 pages here already, I'm joining you all. But you know I'll have to keep checking over there every day until they close it.

[HollyTyler]

Reporting in!

Ian, Dianne has a similar goal for this year (book, not blog though). Plus I keep nagging her to finish her play.

My resolution for this year is: Apply what I know!

Most of us know what works for us in all areas of our lives, we just often ignore that knowledge. :lmao:I know healthier ways to eat and behave, I know that having a pleasent home environment (decluttered and repaired) improves my mood, I know a certain mind-set makes living with my company and co-workers less stressful. I know MUSIC makes me feel better (why in heaven's name do I often sit in this house in silence?????). Hence...Apply What I Know!

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Jackie, what a great idea! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

hi bubba (i know you're still out there :goodvibes!)



:wave:

Lurker!

[HollyTyler]

Hello Repo'ers! I just wanted to say thanks for the Christmas cards. They were soooo nice! I didn't get mine sent out this year due to various issues but I hope all are having a great new year! I am going to try and do better and keep up with the thread this year. Cheers for now!

Hi Tammy! :hug: Hope to see you more on here. :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

Ummm Holly... you're late... :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Well, yes, I had lost nearly 50 pounds until the cruise! Now it is nearly 40. LOL. Hopefully there was some water weight in there so that will come off a little quicker. I have a goal to get to a size 12 in 2010. That is a pretty lofty goal for me! I haven't been a 12 in 20 years.

I am participating in the Biggest Loser over on the WiSH boards with Shannon and the gang. I won the Fall challenge and was crowned the biggest loser. I hope they don't strip me of my crown for gaining over the holidays. LOL.
WOW Tammy! 40 pounds is awesome! :yay: Congrats! Keep up the good work! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

I'm feeling miserable and irritable today. Venting with a long story and bit of advice.
I have a stupid weak spot in one eye, which has decided to act up again only way worse than normal. My eyes are prone to dryness, and sometimes at night the weak spot in the eye sticks to the inside of the eyelid, and then when I open my eye it rips a layer of cells off that spot OUCH. So I have to remember to put drops in before bed. Well, for some reason this winter my eyes are dryer and in the last few days its been worse and worse until ithurts all the time. Went to optometrist today and got to learn some new things. This time, its gotten so bad its turned into an 'ulcer' and he put a bandage contact in and gave me antibiotic drops to make sure it doesn't turn into an infection. In 2 days it should be much better. :goodvibes

Here's the bit of advice: The weak spot in my eye is from when Shaelyn got me in the eye with a book and scratched the eye and it didn't heal properly. So take care of your eyes!

Oh my gosh Shannon, I've never heard of such a thing.....OUCH!!!!! :eek: Hopefully it feels better by now. :hug:

[HollyTyler]

Ummm Holly... you're late... :lmao:

So! ;) I haven't had time....busy week. AND the old thread is still open. I've been repeatedly checking there to make sure I haven't missed anything. Surely that doesn't surprise you? :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

I can't believe we are going on a cruise and there won't be 1 thief onboard. How weird will that be?:eek: Just not right at all. :sad2:

Very very sad. :sad2: :hug:

[HollyTyler]

Found a small lump on my moms neck while treating a rash that wouldnt go away. The jerk dermatolagist spouts off right away..." It's cancer. I'll take a biopsy anyway just to be sure. Ill have your results in two weeks." So of course my mom is scared to death. The lump was in one of her lymphnodes. Very common kind of cancer. This was last week. She called today and talked to the nurse and this is what she posted on facebook......

"I'm so excited! Today is a day to celebrate. I got news that my biopsy came back negative, non malignant! Thank each and every one of you for all the prayers, good thoughts and words of encouragement! It's times like this that you find out who your friends really are and I feel so fortunate to have all of you in my lif...e! I felt the love, for sure! Praise the Lord! Thank you all!"

Pheww!!! What an a.s.s that doctor was!!! You dont just throw the "C" word out there like that!!!:confused3
Bubba, I'm glad your mom is OK, and what a jerk that doctor was! :mad: I would have wanted to smack him. :mad:

[HollyTyler]

My brother found out after a routine check-up that he has prostate cancer. Very early stages, he went through surgery yesterday and is doing well :goodvibes I've had a sore throat for a number of days now so couldn't go to the hospital to visit him,but I did get to talk to him. He will be home by the weekend so I will visit him once he's settled in and comfortable. Scary for him, but he is in excellent health otherwise so prognosis is excellent!

I do have very sad news. I've shared a little bit over the last couple of years about Micah, who is a work friend's grandson . He had cancer, went through chemo and was cancer free for almost a year. His parent's just recently found out he had cancer again. I know I mentioned it here already, but any prayers would be appreciated. The dr's have started him on chemo again, and they may be able to do surgery...but they need a miracle. His family has been told he is terminal. He just celebrated his 8th birthday :sad1:

I do remember Micah, how sad. Poor little guy. :hug:

Glad your brother is doing well after surgery. How scary for him and your family.

Prayers headed up for your brother and your family, as well as for Micah and his family. :grouphug:

[HollyTyler]

Well, I'm only on page 8, but have to get to bed. Tyler will be waking me up in a few short hours and we all know I function best on 12 hours of sleep, so only 5 will be miserable! We did both take a 2 hour nap just before suppertime, so hopefully that will make it easier for me to get up early with him. We're hoping to go to church, as we haven't been since summer. I needed a break from another classroom-type situation where Tyler gets in trouble every single time. :guilty: They know him well, of course, and try to make some accommodations for him, but it's just another rough place for him. He misses it though, and enjoys going, so we're going to try.

Deb, great pics (what I've seen so far----just the first batch)! I'm sure I'd feel the same as you & John about concierge. I'm sure it's wonderful service, but just not my cup of tea.

I'll catch up tomorrow night after bingo! :goodvibes

[iankh]

A very good Sunday to you all. I am off to work soon to lead my Sunday meetings.

Later today I need to look at airfares and also look at airfares from PHX to Chicago to fly in Truman and Tallulah's nanny.

[ibouncetoo]

Good morning all. I'm up at the crack of dawn again. Most likely will need a nap around 9AM! :lmao:

Nose is still stuffy, but will dose up with DayQuil and go into the office for a bit and pick up more supplies (out of juice!). Tomorrow will be 'staging' day for packing for my trip.

.

[EllaEnchanted]

It's football playoffs in America....I want the Vikings to pound the Cowboys. So far so good....Cowboys 3 and Vikings 14. Keep it going.

The best part about going on a cold vacation is that we bought an electric blanket. Now I'm home with my blanket on and I'm toasty warm on a cold and wintery dismal day.

Not much going on today. It's dark in the middle of the afternoon and very dreary looking outside. It's nice to be inside snug as a bug in a rug.

[nskjerven]

:rotfl2:It's still open! But since I see there are 12 pages here already, I'm joining you all. But you know I'll have to keep checking over there every day until they close it.

I'm worried is there anything on the old thread we need to see?

A very good Sunday to you all. I am off to work soon to lead my Sunday meetings.

Later today I need to look at airfares and also look at airfares from PHX to Chicago to fly in Truman and Tallulah's nanny.

when is your nanny flying out May?

[iankh]

I'm worried is there anything on the old thread we need to see?



when is your nanny flying out May?

I think she'll be flying out about April 26th. I have to go ticket shopping for her.

[Tink rules]

I'm thinking of stitching this... It's called "Sabrina" and I imagine it was inspired by the movie...


http://mirabilia.com/images/MD106lg.jpg

[ibouncetoo]

I'm worried is there anything on the old thread we need to see?


Don't you go to your User CP when you sign on? It shows all threads that have been active since you were last on. No need to miss anything, anywhere. No need to hunt down any thread the you have subscribed to or posted on.

.

[nskjerven]

Don't you go to your User CP when you sign on? It shows all threads that have been active since you were last on. No need to miss anything, anywhere. No need to hunt down any thread the you have subscribed to or posted on.

.

yes of course I do, I was just smack talking lazy ;)

[Tink rules]

Monica... Jackie... Cheri...

FYI... Shirley just put up a warning about breakins in the cars in PC... Lisa's one of the Geeks...

01/17/2010 UPDATE

there have been a number of car breakins soooooooo my suggestion to you if you are going to leave valuable stuff in your cars, make sure they are at least hidden etc. Our hotels have had quite a run so thought I would give you food for thought --IF your car is keyless, please check the key hole before getting in and if it appears that it has been tampered with, go where ever you are and call the police - take notes for your own safety - I just came back trying to get one of the cruisers help and be there if only for support. The cruiser was Lisa Graves and her family - needless to say they were all upset so please just be aware ok - these devils that can do such stuff will get their dues, but not soon enough.
Always
Shirley
__________________

[HollyTyler]

I should rent Sukie out, he's great at getting rid of unwanted people.

Oh by the way, some sort of Chicago Tribune associated digital publication has contacted Sukie to see if he would be interested in doing a blog in their publication. I think he's going to give it a shot. I'm not entirely sure there's remuneration, but it would be good exposure. He just has to do what he does best, be himself.

This is very cool! I hope you'll share a link with us all so we can read. :goodvibes When will he start blogging?

[HollyTyler]

...With six people it comes out to approximately $500/pp. That's not bad considering where you are. Food for thought.

WOW! What a doable price! A steal! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Deb, I loved all the pics! Sorry you got sick on the cruise though. But at least you had a nice place to stay holed up. It would be a bummer to be sick and stuck in a Cat. 12. Hope you're feeling better now. :hug:

Jackie, hope you feel better quickly! :hug:

[HollyTyler]

& Will... well.. he's Will... LOVED both the star wars and the Indiana Jones games I got for his Wii for Xmas... :thumbsup2 (Aunt Shell Rules you know...) I should have used that for my sign in... :rolleyes:

Santa brought Tyler Lego Star Wars with his Nintendo DSi and his stepmom has been letting him borrow the Indiana Jones game she got for Christmas with her DSi from his dad. He's hooked on both and can't decide which one he likes better. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

All caught up here, next to catch up on FB and get to bed. :cloud9:

[taysmom]

Just a drive by to say HI!
Long time no posting for me. After our wonderful PC cruise I took a disney and vacation break. Mostly to pay off the PC! BUT I am excited that I just booked my next "wonder"ful cruise in April 2011. Mexico on the wonder. I have looked back on these threads and am in awe of the longevity!
I have told people about the wonderful dis community and have missed it. Hope everyone is doing well. Have great upcoming magical vacations.

Steph

[Tink rules]

Hi Steph...

Welcome back... check in from time to time... we're still talking...

So what are your dates for sailing??? There are some thieves who are doing the last mexico before the repositioning to Alaska... and there are A LOT of us going on the B2B LA to Vancouver to Alaska...

[iankh]

Good morning all. I have today off from work for MLK Day. The first time in my work career that I've had it as a holiday, but now we follow the schedule from the NY company.

Still hard for me to comprehend that as of November 13th my employment ended with one company and I was hired by another.

Speaking of which, my boss is coming to Chicago tomorrow evening. I've been given no agenda and have zero insight into what he wants to discuss over the course of 3 days.

On a perkier note, today is going to be a "me" day.

I bought a new camera for Sukie over the weekend, so I think we may play with it to learn it.

I'm also going to spend some time on the blog software, setting up my site and learning a bit more about the software.


And, lastly, I'm going to be killing me a bunch of bad guys in a video game.

All in all I would say it's a perfectly planned boy day.

[granmaz]

Good morning all. I have today off from work for MLK Day. The first time in my work career that I've had it as a holiday, but now we follow the schedule from the NY company.

Still hard for me to comprehend that as of November 13th my employment ended with one company and I was hired by another.

Speaking of which, my boss is coming to Chicago tomorrow evening. I've been given no agenda and have zero insight into what he wants to discuss over the course of 3 days.

On a perkier note, today is going to be a "me" day.

I bought a new camera for Sukie over the weekend, so I think we may play with it to learn it.

I'm also going to spend some time on the blog software, setting up my site and learning a bit more about the software.


And, lastly, I'm going to be killing me a bunch of bad guys in a video game.

All in all I would say it's a perfectly planned boy day.

Well have a great boy day Ian.

Which camera did you buy?

[scottishwee35]

I'm thinking of stitching this... It's called "Sabrina" and I imagine it was inspired by the movie...


http://mirabilia.com/images/MD106lg.jpg

look nice and make sure you stick with it finish at end ::yes:: because I only half done on Puppy Love, Toys 2, Teddy for wedding :rolleyes1

The boat filled up....it was almost to capacity. I think they said the capacity was like 2750 and we had somewhere around 26XX something. It was close to full. You can't tell in the pics because we were the second family onboard. When the other families went to eat, we went to take pictures. We had the whole boat to ourselves. I just wish it was warmer. I would have liked to have the whole pool to myself....hahaha.:laughing:

Deb, Cat 3 can order in the room from any restaurant except Palo. Cats 1 and 2 can order from any restaurant including Palo. Your consierge manager will bring you a menu from all the restaurants. Then you just call room service. It's very nice to not have to get dressed up sometimes. You can just wear lounging clothes to dinner. Also, they set the table for you....with a tablecloth and everything. Very nice.

I think everyone should try consierge just once. Some parts are so very nice and others not so much. For example, me and John always go to guest services to get a print out of our bill half way through every cruise to make sure we're within budget range. We were not permitted to do so in consierge. We had to call our consierge manager and leave a message. Then when he got the message he called us back to confirm. Then he had to go get it printed for us. Then they had to deliver it to us. Then they called to make sure that you got it. Then they also knew my business. When we wanted it, we could have walked down, picked it up, done. No fuss, anonymous, finished.



Ah I see, I got your information for Cat 3....

Oh, it sounds like so much fun tonight Deb. Enjoy!

::yes:: I had a great night and photos in F/B... Two big bosses sat down with us for meals (gulp) but end up good laugh (phew)...My workmate and my friend enjoyed themselves and had a good laugh... They had shot drinks which showed in the photo but I never like any shot that why I tooked the photos...:laughing: I cannot drink shot like after shock etc... not for me...

Scottishwee35

[iankh]

Good morning all. I have today off from work for MLK Day. The first time in my work career that I've had it as a holiday, but now we follow the schedule from the NY company.

Still hard for me to comprehend that as of November 13th my employment ended with one company and I was hired by another.

Speaking of which, my boss is coming to Chicago tomorrow evening. I've been given no agenda and have zero insight into what he wants to discuss over the course of 3 days.

On a perkier note, today is going to be a "me" day.

I bought a new camera for Sukie over the weekend, so I think we may play with it to learn it.

I'm also going to spend some time on the blog software, setting up my site and learning a bit more about the software.


And, lastly, I'm going to be killing me a bunch of bad guys in a video game.

All in all I would say it's a perfectly planned boy day.


I was going to get the Fuji S200EXR which is the camera I recommended to Deb. It is getting incredible reviews as a "prosumer" point and shoot camera, as close as you can get to a DSLR.

However, I joined a couple of photography forums (similar to the DIS), and explained Sukie's needs. He'll be taking a lot of photos in clubs and needs flexibility to work without a flash in low-light.

The feedback on the Fuji was excellent and I saw sample photos that were taken by people that were incredible, but for the types of needs that Sukie, especially the low light, a DSLR was recommended, because he'll ultimately have the ability to change lenses and use a "fast" "prime" lens for the clubs, allowing him to work in very low light without a flash.

That sent me into a panic because I know so little about DSLRs. I spent a fair bit of time doing research and it came down to 3 models based on our budget, the Canon XSi, Nikon D5000 and the Pentax K-x. They are all relatively new models with the Pentax being the newest.

Lot's of discussion on boards later, it was narrowed down to just 2 models, the Nikon and the Pentax. The Canon would never be able to handle light levels as low as the Nikon and Pentax could.

This past Saturday we headed down to a camera store to look at them. It was a real camera store, geared much more towards professionals than people like me. Think of something the size of a good sized Walmart. I didn't even know what 90% of the equipment was for.

They had a wall of refrigerator cases (the ones with doors like in the supermarket) with nothing but different types of film in them!

I had completely forgotten what it was like to shop in an old fashioned store. You know the type where the salespeople don't just work there but also understand the products and technology!

I had to hunt down a salesperson. It was sort of confusing because it was also arranged with "consultation desks," which of course you need if you have people coming in to buy professional studio film, video and digital equipment.

Our salesman was great. No pressure at all.

We ended up getting the Pentax K-x. Sukie preferred it, and after all, he's the one going to be using it the most. It was less "clunky" than the Nikon, smaller in the hands and it weighed (without a lens) 105g (about 1/4 pound) less than the Nikon.

I have to agree with him, it felt right in the hands, not awkward and was not too heavy with the lens.

The price was comparable to the online prices, and the salesman had spent so much time with us, I bought it there. Though I'm not sure how I felt about paying the sales tax.

I am not getting any other lenses right now, not until he learns how to use the camera. Also lenses are a bit of a shock! I never realized how much they cost, as much if not more than the camera!

It was a bit unexpected. I had only intended to go shopping and hadn't thought I'd be buying anything.

I'd still be interested in the Fuji as a major upgrade to our point and shoot family. It is a very amazing camera, especially using it's EXR settings. I'll be exploring that again later in the year.

[1Grumpy John]

Ian did you ever get the E-mail with the photos I sent? when I got home here my computer started to resend it :confused3 :confused3 if not I will break it down to smaller sizes and send it again

[gydell]

Been out of town for a few days and there are MANY pages to read. It will take awhile! I did notice that plans are being made for trips to WDW. Anyone going Labor Day week?

Deb - sorry your not feeling well.

Marilyn - still haven't read what happen to you except you were in the hospital. Glad you are doing better.

Hope everyone else is doing good!

[Tink rules]

Good morning all. I have today off from work for MLK Day. The first time in my work career that I've had it as a holiday, but now we follow the schedule from the NY company.

Still hard for me to comprehend that as of November 13th my employment ended with one company and I was hired by another.

Speaking of which, my boss is coming to Chicago tomorrow evening. I've been given no agenda and have zero insight into what he wants to discuss over the course of 3 days.

On a perkier note, today is going to be a "me" day.

I bought a new camera for Sukie over the weekend, so I think we may play with it to learn it.

I'm also going to spend some time on the blog software, setting up my site and learning a bit more about the software.


And, lastly, I'm going to be killing me a bunch of bad guys in a video game.

All in all I would say it's a perfectly planned boy day.

Hve you killed all the bad guys yet??? Come on... it's lunch time... you should have at least 1/2 of them gone y now...

So have you named your blog yet?

look nice and make sure you stick with it finish at end ::yes:: because I only half done on Puppy Love, Toys 2, Teddy for wedding :rolleyes1



Deborah.. I have a TON of unfinished projects... they are called UFO's... for Unfinished objects...

I also have more charts and supplies than I could ever stitch in a lifetime... in the stitching game... that's called life insurance... :rotfl2: (although I may start selling someon ebay...)

[iankh]

Ian did you ever get the E-mail with the photos I sent? when I got home here my computer started to resend it :confused3 :confused3 if not I will break it down to smaller sizes and send it again

No I never received them and I really want to see them. As I said, o think that's going to be our point and shoot, since we each like to take our own photos on vacation. I also have to sell 3 cameras on eBay! One of them a Sony that is an older modelthan yours.

[Tink rules]

I thought you said you really DON'T want to see them... because WE do!!! :cool1: :cool1:

[iankh]

I thought you said you really DON'T want to see them... because WE do!!! :cool1: :cool1:

No, I said I did want to see them. I'm particularly interest in full quality and not scaled down for here.

[granmaz]

Our cruise docs came this morning for our Feb 20th cruise.:cool1: Our cabin assignment is 5650, right at the back. Can't wait.

[taysmom]

Hi Steph...

Welcome back... check in from time to time... we're still talking...

So what are your dates for sailing??? There are some thieves who are doing the last mexico before the repositioning to Alaska... and there are A LOT of us going on the B2B LA to Vancouver to Alaska...


I'd love to do the la/vancouver and alaska but my dd should be going to wash. dc at that time with her class. Don't have the schedule yet so I can't book anything else.

I booked the April 3rd. That's during our school's spring break. Got a SPH too. Very happy. I'm hoping her flight doesn't leave when the magic comes into SF. I am planning on being on the GG bridge taking pics as the ship comes in! If I am not on it anyways. I hope to see many of the PC folks that are doing that cruise that day. Wish I could go on board :sad1:

[Tink rules]

I'm sure that there will be some kind of Dismeet while we are in SF... I know Lisa (calmom) wants to see us...

[Tink rules]

So... I'm at PT today... and I'm laying on the treatment table and Corinne is doing the theraputic massage and she's got the lights dimmed and the mood music playing and I was just laying there saying "I KNOW that music..." it took me like 10 minutes to figure out that it was from the Living Seas... :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[scottishwee35]

Our cruise docs came this morning for our Feb 20th cruise.:cool1: Our cabin assignment is 5650, right at the back. Can't wait.

oh that is for me;) but I will be at Gleneagles for weekend with girls:yay::yay:

My good friend got the timeshares from her friend as she cannot make it so give it for us:dance3::dance3:

Scottishwee35

[LuvBaloo]

Jumping on for a quick coffee break!

I'm thinking of stitching this... It's called "Sabrina" and I imagine it was inspired by the movie...


That looked very beautiful! Great movie too :thumbsup2



I am not getting any other lenses right now, not until he learns how to use the camera. Also lenses are a bit of a shock! I never realized how much they cost, as much if not more than the camera!

Lenses are expensive! Poor Ken has a new lens on his wish lish for 2 years and we just haven't gotten around to spending the $500 to get it, so he's been surviving with just 2 lenses. He'll get another one before the next big vacation.

[LuvBaloo]

The Olympic torch relay will be coming through our town on Jan 29th.
Shaelyn is very excited that she's part of the kids choir that will be singing the national anthem at our town's torch ceremony. I'll be burning up a half day of vacation to go watch the ceremony:goodvibes

[TammyAlphabet]

Hi everybody! Why do I procrastinate so much? LOL.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Just a drive by to say HI!


Hi Steph! :yay:


And, lastly, I'm going to be killing me a bunch of bad guys in a video game.

All in all I would say it's a perfectly planned boy day.

What about cold beer and a big bowl of chips????:drinking1

Our cruise docs came this morning for our Feb 20th cruise.:cool1: Our cabin assignment is 5650, right at the back. Can't wait.

:thumbsup2

am planning on being on the GG bridge taking pics as the ship comes in! If I am not on it anyways. I hope to see many of the PC folks that are doing that cruise that day. Wish I could go on board :sad1:

Yes, a Thieves reunion!!!pirate:


Lenses are expensive! Poor Ken has a new lens on his wish lish for 2 years and we just haven't gotten around to spending the $500 to get it, so he's been surviving with just 2 lenses. He'll get another one before the next big vacation.

Which lens does he want to get?

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Did I ever post that I went to the Walt Disney Family Museum when I was in No. CA last month? It was really interesting! I allowed myself over 2 hrs. and didn't even make it half way through. I also saw a special movie in the theater downstairs about Christmas with the Disney family and at Disneyland. I know for sure I want to go there again; I hope I don't have to wait 'till we're there on the cruise!

[LuvBaloo]

Which lens does he want to get?

DA 16-50 F2.8 (I had to ask him because I can never remember)
But now he's decided he's not sure if he wants it.


The Disney museum sounds interesting:thumbsup2

[granmaz]

oh that is for me;) but I will be at Gleneagles for weekend with girls:yay::yay:

My good friend got the timeshares from her friend as she cannot make it so give it for us:dance3::dance3:

Scottishwee35

You should have a fun weekend Deborah.


Hi everybody! Why do I procrastinate so much? LOL.

I don't know. Better get on with whatever it is!!:laughing:

[mishoe01]

Morning everyone!

I spent my 3 day weekend doing pretty much nothing - well, :happytv: :surfweb: :laundy: and :cloud9: (best smiley for sleeping IMO).

Starz had a free weekend so I finally watched HSM3 and recorded Race to Witch Mountain.

I watched another movie (thru Netflix) called Adam - about a 29yo w/ Asperger's. Interesting to watch but slow.

My printer ran out of ink (still need to print out my door magnets...does anyone know where I can get color prints made from pic in an email?)....got a lovely (major sarcasm) virus on my laptop...not a good technology weekend. I was able to check my emails & the DIS from my phone :)

Still not sure what I/we're doing in Grand Cayman. Do we do the Turtle Farm (I have a thread on the main board about this)? I also found a discover Scuba thing...do I do that? w/ or w/o turtle farm? I've been told that GC is amazing for water stuff....really torn...thoughts from you guys always appreciated (hint...hint...)

Cheri - can't wait to hear about the WD Museum - that is the MUST do for me in SF on the repo cruise.

Hi Steph! Good to see you!

Gydell - let me know when you plan to be here in Sept & we'll meet up :thumbsup2

Not really ready for today....wish I was back in bed :rotfl2:

[ibouncetoo]

Here to report in that I've stopped sneezing and blowing! Woke up after my 4 hour nap yesterday and all that nonsense was over with. Energy is a little better this morning...good thing as I have to go to work. Looks like I'll be packing for my cruise Wed night. Tonight is pay the 1st of the month bills and clean up the kitchen night! Plus I have to squeeze in a pedicure Wed after work. I did manage to get some supplies in the house yesterday afternoon, so at least there is food here now.

Cheri, is the snow going to send you to the valley earlier than Thursday?

OK, off to the shower to get this day started. Have a good day kids!

.

[granmaz]

Glad you are feeling better Jackie. The promise of a cruise is a great healer!!!!!(Plus a 4 hour nap of course!!!)

[iankh]

DA 16-50 F2.8 (I had to ask him because I can never remember)
But now he's decided he's not sure if he wants it.


The Disney museum sounds interesting:thumbsup2

And I'm hurt because I sent Ken an email and he never responded :-(

But you can tell him I want the SMC DA 50mm F/1.4

[LuvBaloo]

Not really ready for today....wish I was back in bed :rotfl2:

That's how I feel on many work days :lmao:

Here to report in that I've stopped sneezing and blowing!


:thumbsup2 just in time to head off on vacation :)

And I'm hurt because I sent Ken an email and he never responded :-(

But you can tell him I want the SMC DA 50mm F/1.4

He hasn't been checking email very regularly, so I'll bug him on your behalf. (I'll take any reason to bug him ;) in a loving manner, of course ;) )
And the lens descriptions mean nothing to me :confused: but I'm sure he'll be interested. :goodvibes

[MouseFaninQueue]

And I'm hurt because I sent Ken an email and he never responded :-(

But you can tell him I want the SMC DA 50mm F/1.4

sorry. Not sure what e-mail address you sent it to. I have one or two that I never check anymore or at least very sporatically. Most people seem to contact me via work or facebook lately.

If you really need to get a hold of me my work one is the best. kenn AT koparadmin.ca

So what was your question?

And I love my SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 for portraits and night shots but I have to be careful as for portraits you need a lot of room between you and the "victim".

[Tink rules]

Hi everybody! Why do I procrastinate so much? LOL.

Because being lazy is so much fun!!! ;)

Did I ever post that I went to the Walt Disney Family Museum when I was in No. CA last month? It was really interesting! I allowed myself over 2 hrs. and didn't even make it half way through. I also saw a special movie in the theater downstairs about Christmas with the Disney family and at Disneyland. I know for sure I want to go there again; I hope I don't have to wait 'till we're there on the cruise!

It's high on my list of things to see in SF... along with Ghiardelli and Pier 39... and a couple of cable cars... and some dungenous crab... and of course an Irish coffee at the Buena Vista... :cloud9:


My printer ran out of ink (still need to print out my door magnets...does anyone know where I can get color prints made from pic in an email?)....got a lovely (major sarcasm) virus on my laptop...not a good technology weekend. I was able to check my emails & the DIS from my phone :)



save the pics to your computer... then you can print them out or you can upload them to any place that prints pics out (cvs, walmart, etc..) :flower3:

[Tink rules]

And I love my SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 for portraits and night shots but I have to be careful as for portraits you need a lot of room between you and the "victim".

so I guess you should just keep backing away from my dessert plate at the buffet before you take a picture of it??? (before you try to steal from it...) (but I'm warning you... I hear that Jackie and Cherie and a few others will be stalking any and all chocolate covered strawberries this time...)

[MouseFaninQueue]

so I guess you should just keep backing away from my dessert plate at the buffet before you take a picture of it??? (before you try to steal from it...) (but I'm warning you... I hear that Jackie and Cherie and a few others will be stalking any and all chocolate covered strawberries this time...)

That's why I have a macro lens so I can get good a close to the subject too... ;)

[Tink rules]

Think they'll serve Baked Alaska this time? :lmao:

[BubbaGrump]

Think you'll actually book so you can find out??? I'm just sayin.:confused3

[iankh]

sorry. Not sure what e-mail address you sent it to. I have one or two that I never check anymore or at least very sporatically. Most people seem to contact me via work or facebook lately.

If you really need to get a hold of me my work one is the best. kenn AT koparadmin.ca

So what was your question?

And I love my SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 for portraits and night shots but I have to be careful as for portraits you need a lot of room between you and the "victim".

Do you prefer messages in Facebook now to regular emails? I have 2 different email addresses for you, you should email me and let me know what you're not checking anymore.

[LisaG520]

Hve you killed all the bad guys yet??? Come on... it's lunch time... you should have at least 1/2 of them gone y now...

So have you named your blog yet?



Deborah.. I have a TON of unfinished projects... they are called UFO's... for Unfinished objects...

I also have more charts and supplies than I could ever stitch in a lifetime... in the stitching game... that's called life insurance... :rotfl2: (although I may start selling someon ebay...)

Oh - we're supposed to finish projects :lmao: that's the part I always forget :lmao:

[Tink rules]

Think you'll actually book so you can find out??? I'm just sayin.:confused3

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Why? you going?

Oh - we're supposed to finish projects :lmao: that's the part I always forget :lmao:

I have lots finished... I just forget to frame them... :rolleyes:

[BubbaGrump]

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Why? you going?



I have lots finished... I just forget to frame them... :rolleyes:


Nope. Aug 23rd.

[HollyTyler]

Our cruise docs came this morning for our Feb 20th cruise.:cool1: Our cabin assignment is 5650, right at the back. Can't wait.

:dance3::yay::woohoo::yay::woohoo::yay::dance3:

[HollyTyler]

The Olympic torch relay will be coming through our town on Jan 29th.
Shaelyn is very excited that she's part of the kids choir that will be singing the national anthem at our town's torch ceremony. I'll be burning up a half day of vacation to go watch the ceremony:goodvibes
That's very cool! :goodvibes
Speaking of your national anthem, I was singing it in the car for Tyler one day recently and he thought I was nuts! :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Hi everybody! Why do I procrastinate so much? LOL.

Tammy, if you ever find out, let me know......it might help me figure out why my Christmas tree is still up and all our decorations too. :rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

Nope. Aug 23rd.

:headache: :headache:

I'm pretty sure the QM is going... she MAY leave me at home though... :eek:

Tammy, if you ever find out, let me know......it might help me figure out why my Christmas tree is still up and all our decorations too. :rotfl2:

That's why I can't get a fake tree... mine would still be up in July... :rotfl2:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Do you prefer messages in Facebook now to regular emails? I have 2 different email addresses for you, you should email me and let me know what you're not checking anymore.

Facebook or my work e-mail. As I am the IT department i won't get into trouble for non-work related e-mails... ;)

Also, I do everything on my laptop and my laptop has my work e-mail on it.

ksnewell at shaw.ca has basically turned into my junk e-mail account and I never check it.

ken.newell at shaw.ca is on my desktop and my girls are on that one more than I am to check it.

[MouseFaninQueue]

That's very cool! :goodvibes
Speaking of your national anthem, I was singing it in the car for Tyler one day recently and he thought I was nuts! :rotfl:



Did you sing it to the tune of "O Christmas tree"??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpXzASiXX8U

[MouseFaninQueue]

I am not getting any other lenses right now, not until he learns how to use the camera. Also lenses are a bit of a shock! I never realized how much they cost, as much if not more than the camera!

It was a bit unexpected. I had only intended to go shopping and hadn't thought I'd be buying anything.


The difference with buying a DSLR versus a point shoot is that you aren't buying just a "camera". You are actually buying into a "system". So now that you have the base "system" you can now expand that system to do more and other things. Each lens you buy can expand your system.

Think of like buying a mac or apple computer. You are buying into a system. You get the base components that will allow you later on to get the airport, timecapsule, etc.

The difference being is that the camera itself doesn't really do much, it is the lens that dictates what the camera can do. Thus more energy (and thus $$) goes into the lens. And because it is a niche market the smaller the market for the lens' capabilities, the larger the price. The more you want the lens to do, the bigger the price tag.

The lens I am looking has a pricetag of about $1000 CDN. So it is something I have to seriously be sure about. And lately I've been reading some negative things about it, making me second guess it. But I haven't found anything that is comparable for what I want it do yet.

The one issue I have had with the Pentax line is that lenses aren't that readily available to me here in northern BC. I practically have to order everything I want for it (Speedlight, grip and lenses). There is something to be said about being able to see the lens on the camera feel its heft. So it just means I have to do that much more research.

[nskjerven]

monica

TURTLE FARM :thumbsup2

you can scuba in lots of places ya can't hold a turtle everywhere :rolleyes1

okay, you are asking the wrong person. Well Deb would agree, ask her :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Lenses are expensive! Poor Ken has a new lens on his wish list for 2 years and we just haven't gotten around to spending the $500 to get it, so he's been surviving with just 2 lenses. He'll get another one before the next big vacation.

Actually it's $1000 but I guess that is $500 per year I've been wanting it.
The speedflash I want is about $500 (probably closer to $600) and it has been on the list the same length of time (probably a little longer).

But I am going to bookmark this post so I can refer to it later when it suits me.
:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:: thumbsup2

[MouseFaninQueue]

monica

TURTLE FARM :thumbsup2

you can scuba in lots of places ya can't hold a turtle everywhere :rolleyes1

okay, you are asking the wrong person. Well Deb would agree, ask her :rotfl2::rotfl2:

LOL...

i saw this and thought... Geez what new facebook app has Nan got going now ...:lmao: (and do Holly and Marilyn know about it):rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

I saw the previews for tomorrows Dr. Phil...

One of the women is addicted to FARMVILLE!!!! :lmao: (holly...........)

[Tink rules]

Mom and I went to see Invictus tonight... VERY good... kinda Rocky like... set in South Africa during Mandela's term...

Scotia is getting Blind Side for 2 weeks....

movies for 2 with popcorn and a small soda... $11.50... :banana: :banana: :banana:

[iankh]

The difference with buying a DSLR versus a point shoot is that you aren't buying just a "camera". You are actually buying into a "system". So now that you have the base "system" you can now expand that system to do more and other things. Each lens you buy can expand your system.

Think of like buying a mac or apple computer. You are buying into a system. You get the base components that will allow you later on to get the airport, timecapsule, etc.

The difference being is that the camera itself doesn't really do much, it is the lens that dictates what the camera can do. Thus more energy (and thus $$) goes into the lens. And because it is a niche market the smaller the market for the lens' capabilities, the larger the price. The more you want the lens to do, the bigger the price tag.

The lens I am looking has a pricetag of about $1000 CDN. So it is something I have to seriously be sure about. And lately I've been reading some negative things about it, making me second guess it. But I haven't found anything that is comparable for what I want it do yet.

The one issue I have had with the Pentax line is that lenses aren't that readily available to me here in northern BC. I practically have to order everything I want for it (Speedlight, grip and lenses). There is something to be said about being able to see the lens on the camera feel its heft. So it just means I have to do that much more research.


Precisely the reason I sort of agonized over the decision. It was a tie between the Pentax X-y and the Nikon D5000, I hesitated primarily due to the lenses. But Sukie preferred the Pentax which was also a bit over 100g lighter than than the Nikon and it was smaller. Ultimately, the camera is to suit his needs for taking photos for the paper.

[scottishwee35]

Hello

I waked up this morning and realised that I have a heavy cold huh...:sad2:

I stay home today

lot of to do in the house but I don't feel like to do it...

decide to do :surfweb::rotfl:

Hope you all are keeping well

Wonder if V like new job?


Scottishwee35

[iankh]

We had some good news ... Sukie is going to be a blog for one of the Tribune company digital sites. They made toe firm offer to him yesterday. Now there is contract to review. Not sure when his blog will start to appear, but you can be sure that it will be 100% "Brand Sukie."

[scottishwee35]

We had some good news ... Sukie is going to be a blog for one of the Tribune company digital sites. They made toe firm offer to him yesterday. Now there is contract to review. Not sure when his blog will start to appear, but you can be sure that it will be 100% "Brand Sukie."

That is excellent

Scottishwee35

[mishoe01]

monica

TURTLE FARM :thumbsup2

you can scuba in lots of places ya can't hold a turtle everywhere :rolleyes1

okay, you are asking the wrong person. Well Deb would agree, ask her :rotfl2::rotfl2:

Hi Nan! So....what's your opinion on the turtle farm??? :lmao::lmao:

I think all of us are planning on doing the turtle farm - I just need to decide if I want to shell out more $ to do the discover scuba as well (GC is supposed to be a top place for scuba diving). I think we're going to do the tour w/ Captain Marvin....http://www.captainmarvins.com/islandtours.html

Thanks for your input!

[mishoe01]

We had some good news ... Sukie is going to be a blog for one of the Tribune company digital sites. They made toe firm offer to him yesterday. Now there is contract to review. Not sure when his blog will start to appear, but you can be sure that it will be 100% "Brand Sukie."

Keep us informed as to when it's supposed to start--I'd be interested in reading it :)