10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[Twinave]

4000!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[jeanniec]

Congratulations Ave'!!

Cathy -- sent you a pm.

[dsncruise lover]

Viking: LOL :teeth: It looks as if I have been beat.
Congrats Ave.
Maybe I'll go for #4100. Did I get the number right this time?
;)

[jeanneg]

Uh,oh...looks to me like someone but has way too much time on their hands!

[ciadriamom]

Now, I'm really worried. :jester:

You guys are toooo funny!! I just finally understood how to figure out what number post I am (thank you Viking). I'd be in real trouble trying to get a specific number. Thank goodness we have two computers in the house. :hyper: :hyper:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
4000!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Ave',
congratulations on winning #4000.

Say, was it really worth forfeiting your gift ? :rolleyes1

[@GoofyNut]

AVE ... Congrats on #4000. I was going to try and snag it but was intimidated by Viking ( NOT )!

Starting to get really excited. Only worry is getting those darn documents into my hot sweaty little hands! I've seen from some of the other threads that there are delays again. Oh Well !!!

[Viking]

Admit it, Cathy: You chickened out :teeth:

I hope they get the docs in time to us. The promised to send them well before 9/11.

[Zapp1213]

The main reason for my post is to see my countdown!!! :Pinkbounc

Twinave & @GoofyNut--sent you both PMs

Okay, I admit it, I'm an idiot. :crazy: WHERE does everyone see their post count?!?!?! You're saying 4,000, but I'm seeing 837!

Marianne

[papa]

Watch it Eric, you are talking about the lady that signs my retirement checks. Don't make me have to bomb you from the air while I am parasailing.:duck: :thewave: Mike

[Viking]

Mike,
you'll be a sitting duck for my ground-to-air missile:teeth: :rotfl:
Yesterday the gifts for our favourite tablemates arrived, but I won't tell you what they are :p But I think you'll like them.

Marianne,
just have a look at the left portion of one of your posts:
On the top there's your name, then your avatar, your tag and under the tag you will see Posts: xy
Another funy postcounting feature: Go to the Cruisemeets page,
to the right of our thread you'll find the number of total post of our thread (Something slightly above 4000), click on this number and an additional window will open, showing you the number of posts per person.

[Auntmeme]

Eric, sent you pm with additional info for your list.

What is everyone doing in antigua?

Are you all pirate wear or caribbean wear?

has anyone done their massage on castaway cay? worth it?

[bettemom]

Mike,

Think we ought to tell Eric that there will be three of us up there ?

Water balls maybe ????:rotfl: :jumping1: :rolleyes1

Bette

[bettemom]

Oh ! Forgot to say....BEACH PARTY:fish: sounds great !! Someone let us know what we can do....

Jim.....NO Hamburger Helper Tho' :hyper:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Eric, sent you pm with additional info for your list.

Please send everything to the adress provided in my signature.

Folks,
I just sent Y'all a mail regarding this topic

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Mike,

Think we ought to tell Eric that there will be three of us up there ?

Water balls maybe ????:rotfl: :jumping1: :rolleyes1

Bette

No problem, Bette: My rocketlauncher holds four missilespirate:

[cdnmickeylover]

For the Beach party -- how many people plan on attending it? Does anyone want anything special?

Back to work -- which was fun but isn't fun anymore today. The financial partner is obviously looking at account receivables etc. If I could do accounts while my secretary was away I still wouldn't do them. I don't have the program on my computer. :p I think I know why I vacation in October because from now til the end of the year all he will think about is the bottom line. Yuck. All accounts will be in by the end of the year, take it or leave it. And yup my secretary does deserve her holidays and don't bug her about accounts when she comes back. Sorry, vent over.

Fiona

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by Auntmeme

has anyone done their massage on castaway cay? worth it?

We did cabana massages on our honeymoon. It is certainly nice, but it is up for grabs whether or not it is worth the $300+ price tag. Ours was worth it, but it is not something we would put on the top of our list of doing again.



Has anyone been watching the Olympics? I thought it was flat out amazing that Hamm pulled through to win the gold in the mens all around gymnastics. It was awesome!

Ok, gotta go. I am sure Copper is peeing on the carpet
again:rolleyes: somewhere. I forgot how much of a pain in the rear it is to potty train puppies! He knows he is supposed to go outside, but he hasn't quite figured out that he isn't supposed to go inside! A five pound peeing machine!

[Viking]

Talking about the Beach Party: Will anyone try to coordinate the shopping/planning? I would put you on theh Activity List then.
I see the danger of us ending up with mountains of food, but no beer or vice versa ;)
We'd bring a carton of beer - American brew of course. I hope you don't expect us to bring the real stuff from Germany and lug it across the South for three weeks:crazy: If anyone wants to have a German beer, that's no problem - The beer is on us, but the airfare is on you :drinking1
And Anja and I have been wondering for a long, long time about your affection for roasting marshmellows over a bonfire. We have never tried it, but would love too. We've seen it in so many movies: Just recently we watched 'Dennis, the menace' starring the one and only Walther Matthau, where Dennis shoots a burning marshmellow in the closing scene on Mr Wilson's forehead:rotfl:

[two-foxes]

Eric-

You have heard of S'mores, right? Roasted marshmallows and chocolate in a grahm cracker sandwich? It is a camping must have dessert! The roasted marshmallows alone are great...however, they must be perfectly browned to create a crispy brown coating over the gooey melted center. It's okay if it catches on fire...just don't let it get charred! It truely is an art form;) !

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
We did cabana massages on our honeymoon. It is certainly nice, but it is up for grabs whether or not it is worth the $300+ price tag. Ours was worth it, but it is not something we would put on the top of our list of doing again.



Has anyone been watching the Olympics? I thought it was flat out amazing that Hamm pulled through to win the gold in the mens all around gymnastics. It was awesome!

Ok, gotta go. I am sure Copper is peeing on the carpet
again:rolleyes: somewhere. I forgot how much of a pain in the rear it is to potty train puppies! He knows he is supposed to go outside, but he hasn't quite figured out that he isn't supposed to go inside! A five pound peeing machine!

$300+ for a massage:scared1:

We are also glued to screen for the time being, we watch Olympics in the gym while doing our Cardio routine and then at home til we go to bed - So my backlog of DVDs is piling up even more;)
But now it's bed time, we worked out every day since Sunday and will do a 6-mile run tomorrow, because we won't have time to work out during the weekend.

Have a great one and see Y'all very soon

[twhipple]

Originally posted by two-foxes
Eric-

You have heard of S'mores, right? Roasted marshmallows and chocolate in a grahm cracker sandwich? It is a camping must have dessert! The roasted marshmallows alone are great...however, they must be perfectly browned to create a crispy brown coating over the gooey melted center. It's okay if it catches on fire...just don't let it get charred! It truely is an art form;) !

Ok, you guys are making me really jealous! We are staying in Orlando to see some friends (and also to save some money :tongue: ), but I would love to go to your beach tailgate party. Ya know, up here in Packer/Badger/Brewers country we know how to tailgate. I wish we could join you but can't :( Can someone bring me a s'more on Saturday?:teeth:

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Viking
No problem, Bette: My rocketlauncher holds four missilespirate: OUCH !!

[Hygiene99]

Jill Said: (Ok, gotta go. I am sure Copper is peeing on the carpet
again somewhere. I forgot how much of a pain in the rear it is to potty train puppies! He knows he is supposed to go outside, but he hasn't quite figured out that he isn't supposed to go inside! A five pound peeing machine....

Jill the 2 pups Have Gotten it down!!! here for the most part

But I Do Remember the 5 pound Peeing Machine...

Thought Jen was GoingTo loose it a couple of times....

would let them out Run around and come in and pee...



Tailgate party WHEN ?????

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by Viking
Marianne,
just have a look at the left portion of one of your posts:
On the top there's your name, then your avatar, your tag and under the tag you will see Posts: xy
Another funy postcounting feature: Go to the Cruisemeets page,
to the right of our thread you'll find the number of total post of our thread (Something slightly above 4000), click on this number and an additional window will open, showing you the number of posts per person.
But, the post that Avé lists as number 4,000 shows 834 under her name. Where does she see 4,000?

[bettemom]

ZAPP

Sent you a pm

[jeanneg]

Wow, I never knew that little trick about clicking on the #of replies! Very interesting......of all the newbies, I have the most! Double schnaps, please!

What time is everyone parasailing? Since I got cancelled last week, maybe there's room for one more person in one of your groups.

[@GoofyNut]

? Does anyone who if they still have those Italian Charm Braclets on the ship with Disney charms. They are stainless steel in color and stretchy like watch bands. I hope to get a Goofy charm and am curious to see if I'll be able to get one from Treasure Ketch. They had them last year and I didn't and you know the story ..."Could kick myself".

[papa]

11:30a for parasailing for some of us. Mike

[RellingTwin]

Eric, George says he will make a "camp" fire in our backyard the night you and Anja come for dinner, so we can roast marshmellows and make S'mores!

A tailgate/beach party sounds like a blast! Not knowing the area,I'm not sure where we could do it. Maybe Shirley (at the Perfect Gift) could suggest a place?
Last year Ave and I had a get together poolside at the Radisson. We had light snacks and beer and wine. It was nice because there is a bar close by for different/additional beverages, restrooms, music, as well as a place to go if the weather is poor. Also people can come and go to/from rooms as needed, and the kids can swim while we chat. Ave and I would be happy to do this again this year. I will be stopping at the grocery store before getting to the port, and can pick up the items we need.
Another possiblity is to do this at Ron Jon (if RJ allows non guests on the property??)

Marianne...how are you doing? I've been thinking about you.

Nanncy (PADisneyFan) I hope you are feeling better and can post soon. You are missed!

I am bummed about Grills! I thoght it would be the perfect place to have a get together. But I do NOT want to spend 2 hours waiting for a table while my kids (who will be too excited to sit still) drive me crazy!Thanks for the heads up on the situation!

[Viking]

Originally posted by Zapp1213
But, the post that Avé lists as number 4,000 shows 834 under her name. Where does she see 4,000?

Marianne,
the 834 under her name is her individual post count.
The 4,000 in total for the thread you can see on the Cruise Meets overview page to the right of our thread's title. We are now at about 4,030 posts and nearly 50,000 views - meaning that the lurkers outnumber the posters by 12:1;)

[Viking]

Looking forward to the S'mores::yes::

[Viking]

Good news, Folks:

Maryellen aka Auntmeme has taken over responsibility for the coordination of the Beach Party :wave:
I'd say everybody who wants to participate should send her a mail stating
-the number of persons attending (Kids/Adults)
-what you intend to bring
You'll find her adress on The List

Thanks a lot, Maryellen :wave:

[ARLO1]

Andy and I would like to attend the tailgate party also. All we ask is that someone give suggestions as to what is needed to bring. We will be staying at the Best Western the night before...

Arlene

[RellingTwin]

Wonderful Maryellen! I have sent you a PM.

twhipple...we would love for you to join us pre-cruise! Can you drive over to the port on Friday? If not, no worries...we have a whole week on the ship!!!

6 weeks from now we will be on our way to Florida!

[bettemom]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Wow, I never knew that little trick about clicking on the #of replies! Very interesting......of all the newbies, I have the most! Double schnaps, please!

What time is everyone parasailing? Since I got cancelled last week, maybe there's room for one more person in one of your groups.


Ji Jeanne,

Mom, Mike (papa) and myself are parasailing at 11:30

Lenny ( piglet33) is sailing at 10:30

Bye, Kim

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Eric, sent you pm with additional info for your list.

What is everyone doing in antigua?

Are you all pirate wear or caribbean wear?

has anyone done their massage on castaway cay? worth it?


Maryellen,

Sent you a pm.

Bye, Kim

[piglet33]

Wow the beach party sounds great. I just sent an email to Auntmeme. We took Haley to the County 4 H Fair last night and she had a blast petting all the animals. I was too tired to log on and couldn't believe that I was 3 pages behind! Boy you guys were talking up a storm last night.

I really can't wait for this cruise and to see everyone again and meet the newbies.

Reneé

[jeanneg]

The beach at the Ron Jon resort is actually a block or two behind it and therefore I believe it is public property. There may be regulations, however, about actually cooking on the beach. Some places don't permit it.

If I try to get into the 11:30 parasailing, will I miss lunch at Serenity Bay? (Heaven forbid I should miss a meal!) I don't want to have to deal with the crowds at Cookies.

[piglet33]

Maryellen,

Got your email. Thanks for doing this.

Reneé

[ARLO1]

You guys are all so great in organizing things so quickly...

What time is the beach party starting?

Any suggestions on what to bring? How about Andy and I bringing chips,dips and snacky foods?? Is that okay? Let me know...

Arlene

[Auntmeme]

:thewave:

I have emailed those of you who have contacted me. I will also return all pms.
Friday - October 1st
Location - Jetty Park 6 min from Radisson, 7 min from Ron Jons
Amenities - Beach, watch ships in port, tables, pavilions, grills, restrooms
Cost - $5 to park
Time - 4:30 unless majority wants earlier/later
Menu - wraps/heros, salads, beverages & desserts (unless someone volunteers to grill)

Can someone bring cd player? I have jimmy buffet island music:)

Sorry No Bonfires:(

Jeanne not sure if you were a yes plmk.

Who else wants to join the party:wave:

[papa]

Jetty Park is where the two palms camera is located. 4:30 would be a good time to get there. So we could watch the ships sail by. Mike

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by Viking
Marianne,
the 834 under her name is her individual post count.
The 4,000 in total for the thread you can see on the Cruise Meets overview page to the right of our thread's title. We are now at about 4,030 posts and nearly 50,000 views - meaning that the lurkers outnumber the posters by 12:1;)

:jumping2:

I GET IT!! (Sometimes, I'm blonder than I pay for!)

I thought you were counting personal posts. I didn't realize you were counting the posts of the thread!

Mary--Thanks for asking. I'm doing as okay as can be expected. No change to report.

Chat later.
Marianne

[Viking]

Folks,
I just sent an update of the Activity List - Check it out.

[piglet33]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
Just a thought:

We have a propane mini-tank, floor burner, huge stainless steel cooking pot, portable stove, etc. if you'd rather do a lobster boil or a Beaufort Stew on the beach. Also wouldn't take much more than a couple of minutes to stop by the local supermarket to pick up some picnic stuff for potato salad, buns and stuff either.

All of the equipment shouldn't take too much space in the back of the van. We bring practically the whole house with us anyways... a few more pieces isn't going to make that much of a difference to us.

:)

Jim.

This sounds good to me.

Also, since we have to go to Walmart or Target to pick up diapers, we can pick up a little grill that we can toss (if you don't have one of these, Jim) after our beach party so we can cook hamburgers, hotdogs and toast marshmellows. What does everyone think?

Reneé

[Auntmeme]

Arlene, You are on the list for chips, dips & snacks. Thanks!

Renee, they have grills we would just need a cooker (Jim:) ?) & charcoal, aluminum foil. I can add the hotdogs, etc to the list as soon as Jim agrees.

Oh Yeah and the smores stuff- yummy:tongue:

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Arlene, You are on the list for chips, dips & snacks. Thanks!

Renee, they have grills we would just need a cooker (Jim:) ?) & charcoal, aluminum foil. I can add the hotdogs, etc to the list as soon as Jim agrees.

Oh Yeah and the smores stuff- yummy:tongue:


Mom & I are taking care of the sweets, chocolate YUM !!!!

Bye, Kim

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Arlene, You are on the list for chips, dips & snacks. Thanks!

Renee, they have grills we would just need a cooker (Jim:) ?) & charcoal, aluminum foil. I can add the hotdogs, etc to the list as soon as Jim agrees.

Oh Yeah and the smores stuff- yummy:tongue:

Ok, since I'm bringing the paper products (plates, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, plastic tablecloths and wipes), I can also bring the aluminum foil and charcoal too. BTW - I'm going to Walmart or Target to pick up diapers for Haley so it won't be a problem picking this stuff up.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Mom & I are taking care of the sweets, chocolate YUM !!!!

Bye, Kim

Don't forget the marshmellows!!;)

Reneé

[bettemom]

Originally posted by piglet33
Don't forget the marshmellows!!;)

Reneé

And graham crackers and sticks....

[papa]

Sticks, we don't need no stinking sticks! Wire coat hangers are the bomb. Smores Smores Smores. Kathy and I are bringing some hamburger patties, hotdogs and buns. Mike

[cdnmickeylover]

We will bring two disposable grills to cook on and utensils to grill with. They come self-contained with the charcoal, foil and grill all attached and completely one use type of thing so they should be perfect.

Does anyone have directions?

Fiona

[Laurarn]

Sounds like a great time! Unfortunately, we'll miss the Friday get togethers b/c we won't be getting there until very, very late Friday. So, we'll see you on Saturday. I can't believe how fast the time is going now!!!
Regards,
Laura

[jeanneg]

Auntmeme: I wish we could be a "yes" but unfortunately we will not be getting in until late in the evening. We plan to spend friday night at an MCO hotel and catch the Disney bus in the morning. The beach party sounds like it will be great fun.....much better than Grills (and cheaper too!). If there were no penalty for changing the time of our tickets, we'd be tempted to do it. HOWEVER, since the beach party was my idea to begin with, I've got dibs on any leftover s'mores!
Fiona: your cabin is situated close to ours.......save the leftover goodies and I'll be knocking on your door with a bottle of wine!

[papa]

Here is a link to Jetty Parkhttp://www.geocities.com/fodellus/jetty1.html Mike

[The Adams Family]

im really worried about doing the banana boat rides with my kids. i am a plus size woman and i have the fear of not being able to get back on if i fall off and unfortunately DH cant do the bbr due to having had back surgery a year ago.....i was wondering if there is an adult out there that would be willing to go on the ride with my 4 girls. i would cover the cost for the ride. we are scheduled to go at 2:00.

thanks
Jill

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by The Adams Family
im really worried about doing the banana boat rides with my kids. i am a plus size woman and i have the fear of not being able to get back on if i fall off and unfortunately DH cant do the bbr due to having had back surgery a year ago.....i was wondering if there is an adult out there that would be willing to go on the ride with my 4 girls. i would cover the cost for the ride. we are scheduled to go at 2:00.

thanks
Jill

sent you a pm

[Twinave]

We want to go to a Beach Party!!!:jumping1: :thewave:
Mike, i just looked over the Park Website. Thanks for sending it. The place looks perfect for our group! I can't wait!
Later, Avé

[Hygiene99]

Jill i think u will be fine ..

But I would Be happy to go on with the kids if u would like...

i dont think top speed is more than 30



Peter



Here is a link to the page with the Pictures of alot of cruisers from last year ..
http://hometown.aol.de/cruisetoberfest2/homepage/reisen.html

Since we will Be Traveling with Those New Hampshire people
We would love the tailgate party ideas at jetty park...

Could make a couple of Trips to rad and Ron jons Since we have MINI Van 7 passengers for those who would like to attend
But do not have Transportation...

Like some people just use a towncar service to Get to the Rad or Ron Jons...


Peter

[Auntmeme]

Jill sent you a pm.

Ave sent you an email with all the beach party info. Forgot to add no electric for cd player. Anyone driving who can bring a cd player for beach music????

Are you in Peter? how many?

Renee no need for charcoal or aluminum as Fiona's grills will include everything needed.

Mary make it adult beverages as Ave will do kid's drinks.

18 adults & 6 children - let the party begin:Pinkbounc

[Hygiene99]

Sure ... We are in table for 2


Great money saving idea just read in budget travel magazine...

This woman likes to make Grilled cheese sand. before she leaves the house Just put them together cheese inside butter on the outside.. wrap in foil When u get to your MOTEL
take out the iron and the ironing board.. Then iron on each side
presto grilled cheese for the whole Family.


lol peter

[jeanniec]

Sharon -- sending you a pm.

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Sure ... We are in table for 2


Great money saving idea just read in budget travel magazine...

This woman likes to make Grilled cheese sand. before she leaves the house Just put them together cheese inside butter on the outside.. wrap in foil When u get to your MOTEL
take out the iron and the ironing board.. Then iron on each side
presto grilled cheese for the whole Family.


lol peter

You're kidding, right:confused:

Ahhh, the pet drama continues....Copper (the pup) has been doing ok today with the whole "I am supposed to go potty outside" thing, but now our cat, Macy (whose tail Copper has recently discovered much to Macy's dismay) is afraid of her litterbox. I just got her a new LitterMaid today (her third), but she hasn't had one in about 6 months. It has her freaked out. So I am now concerned that she will join the pup in the bathroom habits.

Someone please tell me kids will be easier to potty train. :crazy:

[ciadriamom]

Jenniec: got your pm

We'd love to join you guys for the beach party, but we'll be getting in late as well and staying at MCO -- have an extra adult beverage for me.

My dd Ciara would love to do the glass bottom boat ride, but believe it or not I have an intense fear of water (go figure) and that's just a little to close for comfort.

If anyone would like to escort her, I'd gladly pick up the tab.

Thank you and looking forward to meeting you guys soon!

[Hygiene99]

Jill great idea ,,, Yes i was only kidding but thought it was funny


Peter

[Twinave]

We also have a mini-van. And will be driving to the Port. So if there is anyone that wants to join the Beach Party, but needs a ride, PLEASE let me know.
Jill, The kid peeing and pooping makes pet stuff seem like a walk in the park. Just wait, you will find out for yourself.
I'll never forget the day I went to the Health Dept. to pick up my daughters birth certificate. I was holding my 6 week old daughter, and then felt a wetness on my chest while waiting in line. I looked down and saw ********* all over my shirt. And I mean ALL over my shirt.
But kids are worth it. :cool: I think:eek:

Goodnight.
Avé

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Here is a link to the page with the Pictures of alot of cruisers from last year ..
http://hometown.aol.de/cruisetoberfest2/homepage/reisen.html


Peter,
that page was updated twice this spring and also shows some of some of this year's cruisers ::yes::

[bettemom]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jenniec: got your pm

We'd love to join you guys for the beach party, but we'll be getting in late as well and staying at MCO -- have an extra adult beverage for me.

My dd Ciara would love to do the glass bottom boat ride, but believe it or not I have an intense fear of water (go figure) and that's just a little to close for comfort.

If anyone would like to escort her, I'd gladly pick up the tab.

Thank you and looking forward to meeting you guys soon!


Sharon, Sent you a PM.

Bye, Kim

[RellingTwin]

It's too bad you can't "Crate Train" kids!LOL:earseek:

[Suecot2000]

WOW!

The Beach Party sounds like a blast! Unforunately, I won't be there. Instead I'll be spending the evening at EPCOT eating my way around the world at the Food and Wine Festivale and topping off the night with Illuminations.

I think I'm a walking ZOOMBIE. I've been glued to the TV watching the Olympics. (I need to do what Eric is and do a cardio workout and watch) I am so proud of Michael Phelps! He is the hometown boy making it big. Cover of Time, cover of Sports Illustrated and front page of The Baltimore Sun with every medal won. The first gold he won I was in tears watching him and seeing the American flag being raised and hearing the National Anthem being played. The National Anthem was written right here in Baltimore by Frances Scot Key during the War of 1812 while he was being held prisioner aboard a British War ship with Fort McHenry in view.

A few pages back someone (sorry can't remember who) about what was everyone doing in Antigua. My sister and myseld are signed up for the Dolphin and Stingray excursion.

I'm so proud of myself. I put the t-shirt design into a word document was able to adjust the size and reverse the image. All this from someone who just barely knows how to turn the computer on.

Bye for now
sue

[fridayfun]

Wow! The beach party sounds great! I wish we could be there. We won't even be doing anything so great as eating our way through EPCOT! Our "furbaby"sitters won't be able to move into the house until the 1st. We will be tucking ourselves in in Valdosta, GA about 8p.m. Think anyone will be making s'mores there? Another few days closer to sun and fun!:mickeybar Denise

[two-foxes]

I made my T shirt last night!!!! I was so excited I took it to my neighbors house to show them (Tim was working) and then I had to start the whole explaining process....."The DIS is...." "Cruistoberfest is......" "Well, no, I didn't know them before this, yes, we'll be careful...."

But the T turned out great (So far, still need to wash it for the first time!) I made the Mickey logo a 5x7 size and put that in the front, then I kept Goofy the same size and put him on the back. It turned out great!

[Hygiene99]

tHE GRILLED CHEESE WAS idea was actually published and this woman thinks she had a great money saving tip.....


Jill Please Becareful.... LOL

Peter

Im going to Go take a picture of our home and put it up
for all to see..

Lol

Notice the 1989 chevy pickup in the Drive... 1989 lol
my baby she gets me in and out of boston each Day only 20 miles...

want to see the inside... Lol Peter
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[RellingTwin]

Peter and Jen..CUTE HOUSE!!!My DH has a 1966 Ford Pick up! He LOVES it. We call it the Jurasic Ford (he even has a dino on the hood like a hood ornament!) He dreams of doing a full restoration job on it one day, but since he drives it to work everyday, I don't see that happening anytime soon!

I just "test" printed a logo and I am off to Wal-Mart to get transfer paper and ink!

ONLY 42 DAYS TO GO!!!!

[two-foxes]

Well, I may have spoken too soon about that dang T shirt. I just took it out of the washer and the back design is all cracked. The front turned out OK so far, but I think they really mean "NO STEAM" when ironing. I had the iron off steam, I thought, but when I was doing the back, it was steaming some. So, we'll see what the end result is. I'll be off the the mall to get another T shirt maybe.

Peter and Jen...your house is beautiful!! I miss neigborhoods like that! In Cleveland, I grew up in the same house my mom did....it was a beautiful old home. Here in Fort Collins, 90% of the houses are "subdivisions" and I can tell you where most of my neighbors bathrooms are without ever being in the house....they either have one of the models, or it is our floor plan. Wait....almost all the houses are beige, too! (But I do love our house, despite all that!)

[Hygiene99]

We must teach u how to post Photo's if u do not know...Did u notice the 2 dog crates... lol

Mary Thank u and I hope the folks at Wal mart are good to u ..




Lets See em ...


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Check out our crib here...

HAVE to go nap Going to Loin King tonight..

[twhipple]

Originally posted by Viking
Folks,
I just sent an update of the Activity List - Check it out.

Eric, I didn't get the update. Can you send it again to me? Thanks!

Tracy

[Viking]

Originally posted by twhipple
Eric, I didn't get the update. Can you send it again to me? Thanks!

Tracy

Tracy,
I didn't get any error-message, so it should have gone through. Could you please send me a mail to the cruise-account, so that I can check your adress?
Nevertheless I'll give it another try right now and send it again.

[Twinave]

Peter & Jen: Love the pic of the house. So cute!

Beach Party is sounding better and better. I'm bring soft drinks, catsup, mayo, mustard and relish.

Jill, Too funny about your nieghbor warning you about us. But you are NOT the first newbie to get worried looks and advice from friends and family. I think we have all experienced it in some way, shape, or form.
When I tell people that a couple from Germany are coming to PCB for a visit, and that we met through the Internet, and then on the Cruise, I get some strange reactions. But meeting people online is just as safe or dangerous as going to any social gathering.
I just stick with my first thought. If you are going to be on a ship for a week with 3000 strangers, you may as well get to "know" a few of them before you go.:wave2:

Nancy from PA: Are you doing OK? :sunny:

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Later, Avé

[Viking]

I just check out USAirways' website for our inflight movies. We' ll have:
13 going on 30
Shrek 2
Miracle
LoTR: Return of the King
Hidalgo
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Cold Mountain

The Airbus A330 we're flying with is equipped with Video-on-Demand even in coach, which is our main reason for flying USAir.
I guess I will watch 13 going on 30, Shrek 2, Hidalgo and perhaps
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I have seen Shrek 2 and Harry Potter only in German so far, but I'm especially looking forward to seeing Shrek 2 with the original voices.

[Auntmeme]

Eric, I also did not get the list. I sent an email and will send another. How long is your flight? you're watching 3 movies:earseek: I loved shrek 2, 13 on 30 was cute(girly movie), I would recommend cold mountain. Dh says it was one of the best he has ever seen. Miracle was also very good.

I don't even think we get a movie:(

[jeanneg]

Ditto for me.......I also did not receive the update. I'll send an email to the cruise address.

[piglet33]

Eric,

I didn't get the updated list either. :(

Reneé

[papa]

Eric I didn't get the revision either.

[RellingTwin]

Eric, I did not get the update letter either! Are you sure your hit SEND?:crazy:

Jill, we had a standing joke last year about about who among us was an ax murderer:eek: My family and friends also did not quite "get it" about meeting others on the same cruise. Now that I am getting ready to do our 5th cruise (4th as a Dis'er) I have stopped expaining and just say I am cruising with friends:tongue:

[papa]

On August 21st I should have wished one of the hardest working girls I know of here and for others. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHY!!!! aka @GoofyNut.princess: :grouphug: :jumping1: :love1: :worship: :cheer2: :cake: :bday: :thewave: Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Eric, I also did not get the list. I sent an email and will send another. How long is your flight? you're watching 3 movies:earseek: I loved shrek 2, 13 on 30 was cute(girly movie), I would recommend cold mountain. Dh says it was one of the best he has ever seen. Miracle was also very good.

I don't even think we get a movie:(

Maryellen,
our first leg to Philadelphia is a bit more than 9 hours, the second leg to Orlando will just be a short hop of 2:30. I've got Cold Mountain on DVD, but haven't seen it yet - I got a backlog of about 50 movies;) I guess I will work it off in the winter.

To everyone:
I didn't get any errormessage about the Activity List not being delivered, but I'll send it again.

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, liebe Cathy:cheer2: :bday: :cheer2: :cake: :drinking1

[Viking]

OK,
I sent it again. This time I doublechecked it and everything should be OK - Hopefully;)

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Viking
I just check out USAirways' website for our inflight movies. We' ll have:
13 going on 30
Shrek 2
Miracle
LoTR: Return of the King
Hidalgo
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Cold Mountain

The Airbus A330 we're flying with is equipped with Video-on-Demand even in coach, which is our main reason for flying USAir.
I guess I will watch 13 going on 30, Shrek 2, Hidalgo and perhaps
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I have seen Shrek 2 and Harry Potter only in German so far, but I'm especially looking forward to seeing Shrek 2 with the original voices.


Hi Eric,

Are you watching the predictions coming from the business industry that are predicting US air will be completely bankrupt very soon ... Has the airline said anything to you guys about the problems they are having right now. We will all keep our fingers crossed that this does not affect you guys.

[RellingTwin]

HAPPY BIRTDAY CATHY!!!!!

Eric, got the list! I guess you did it right this time:teeth: It is great having all the details in one spot.

If an airline folds, will other carriers honor the ticket?

[Auntmeme]

Thanks ERic go the list:bounce: Great Job:Pinkbounc How could you have a 50 movie back-up? do you buy dvds and not watch them? I could never do that. If I buy one I watch it asap. Did you see Collateral yet with Tom Cruise? We liked it, he played a very different character and Jamie Fax was good too.

Is anyone really dressing in Pirate Wear?????

Happy Birthday Cathy! Please have some cake for me, chocolate:cake:

The ECo-Tour looks great, I heard it is booked - still the case?

[twhipple]

:thewave: Happy Birthday Cathy:cake: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I hope it's great!

[@GoofyNut]

MIKE ... Just thought I'd let you know as of the 22nd you are again a year older than me! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ....http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/jogarodi.gif

GANG .. Thanks for the Birthday wishes.

If you are watching BIG BROTHER, did you see last night ... like we didn't see that coming! For a while I was rooting for her and after last eviction, I changed my mind. I'm afraid now that it is getting less and less of them, it's going to be really cut throat. Hope Cowboy can hang in there.

OMG Last night they had a commercial for Survivor and Rupert was in a tux! Geez can he clean up well.

Gotta make some breakfast.

[Hygiene99]

Well We went to Loin King last night....

Not totally Impressed.....

All i Could think about was Seeing Shows on the ship

and feeling Quality was much better When they do Circle of Life on the Ship it Moved me it Did not in the Broadway Show..


Was waiting for that one big Number to happen Did not

even at AK Festival of the Loin king show Felt Quality was Better ...

once aGain Spoiled By Disney At Disney and Not with there Broadway show .. felt B&B was a better Production


Dont get me Wrong was a Good production for what it was But ..

felt it Could Have Been Better....


just Didnot leave The Show totally Going Wow Like other
shows Disney Has Produced...

Some good Parts , He lives in You .... The Stampede.....


And We Did Buy the Music Cd... Listening now...



Also Dinner At a New restruant we tried Owned By the Brinnker Co.

Who owns Chili's Called Maggianno's Little Italy
Family Style For $24.95 p/p AWESOME FOOD

or u could order off of the menu.....

Was a Great night Good Fun Was had By all..

Just made it Since we ran a bit late.. At dinner..
Last elavator of people up Before the Curtin....

http://www.maggianos.com/menu/

HappyBirthday Cathy

One After thought...... I Felt Jennifer Hudson Of DCL and American Idol ........
Did Much Better JOB with the Song Circle Of Life.......

WERE IS She Now ???????

[ciadriamom]

Happy Birthday Cathy! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/party/party-smiley-015.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/party/party-smiley-020.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/party/party-smiley-023.gif

This is dsncruise lover. I didn't relize my mom was using my computer. ooops. :rolleyes:

[The Adams Family]

looks like we will be moving into our new house during sept and tryng to get ready for our first cruise and the kids start school....i am almost tempted to pack for the cruise already....we have to pack a 5 bedroom house and shrink it to a 3 bedroom house..lol...but we will finally be owning our own place....i can not believe the timing of all this

Jill

[Hygiene99]

congrats on the new home it will all be fine .....

if u would like to see our 3 bedroom home click here...

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home ownership is wonderful and Magicial....

[@GoofyNut]

Boston Peter ... AKA Mr. Hygiene99 ... you went to see "LOIN KING" ... Maybe it was a later night than you thought. I'm hoping it was pork loin ... Devil made me do it.

Heating up the laminator to finish off the tags.

Here is the list of the DIS families that are done .....

Viking
Relling Twin
Cheese Please
Papa
@GoofyNut
TwinAve
CDN Mickey Lover
Use The Force Luke
Bette Mom
ARLO 1
Mr. Karaoke
PA Disney Fan
Sarah's Mom
Sarah's Dad
Hygiene 99
Piglet 33
Jeanne G
Jeannie C
Suecot 2000
Two Foxes
Video Man
Laura RN
M & M 64
Big Red 129
Ciadria Mom
DSN Cruise Lover
Zapp 1213
Moony 500
T Whipple
Aunt Meme

If you aren't listed send me a e-mail or PM and let me know if you want them.

[BigRed1]

If I get #4100,

[BigRed1]

Do I get on a Good List or Bad List:teeth:

Lets Go!!

[Hygiene99]

YIP We did...

Were is Pa Disneyfan ??


and Mr. Karaoke

[ciadriamom]

Peter and Jen: What a gorgeous house. Loved the pics, especially those of the "kids"!!

Viking: Travel safely and hopefully everything will work out. You're welcome to stay in NJ if you can't get a flight home.

Jill: I feel your pain. I'm in the process of moving out of a two bedroom apt to a four bedroom house, getting the kids ready to go back to school, working full time, and still caring for my grams.

I'll be easy to spot at the terminal, I'll be the one with the two carry-on bags under my eyes.

However, I know that on 10/2 my new friends will point me in the direction of the nearest shrimp bar and Konk Kooler.

[jeanneg]

We close on our new smaller home in 2 1/2 weeks. We have to move from a 6-bedroom, 5 bath, LR plus Fam RM and a full finished basement to a 4-bedroom, 3 bath home, no LR, and unfinished basement. The really scary part is that our present home is still not officially on the market since we were waiting to get all the kids out. I don't know where to put everything, especially since the kids don't want me to throw out any of their "stuff". My youngest moved to college this weekend and his older brother returned to LA today. We should begin showings tomorrow which means if DH sees me doing this instead of cleaning, I'm dead meat! Gotta take a break....... I hope we're not carrying 2 homes for too long....that plus the bridge loan.....Momma mia! Don't know which home we'll be living in at the time of the cruise......think I'm gonna choose the "Don't Worry, Be Happy" shirt! Gotta go!

PS...love your house, Peter and Jen! very charming and picturesque......

[Twinave]

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/fk/tropical.gif And many more!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Avé

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Peter and Jen: What a gorgeous house. Loved the pics, especially those of the "kids"!!

Viking: Travel safely and hopefully everything will work out. You're welcome to stay in NJ if you can't get a flight home.

Jill: I feel your pain. I'm in the process of moving out of a two bedroom apt to a four bedroom house, getting the kids ready to go back to school, working full time, and still caring for my grams.

I'll be easy to spot at the terminal, I'll be the one with the two carry-on bags under my eyes.

However, I know that on 10/2 my new friends will point me in the direction of the nearest shrimp bar and Konk Kooler.

Sharon,
the New England States and the New York area are already on our To-Do-List, so be careful with invitations - We may accept ;)

Peter,
you saw the 'LOIN KING' :confused: I hope this was a typo, or did you really see an X-rated musical? :jester:

Maryellen,
I buy a lot of DVDs, we often have very offers in the €5 to 10-range ($6-12) and so I really have a backlog of purchased DVDs, and I also have a DVD-burner ;)

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi Eric,

Are you watching the predictions coming from the business industry that are predicting US air will be completely bankrupt very soon ... Has the airline said anything to you guys about the problems they are having right now. We will all keep our fingers crossed that this does not affect you guys.

Bette,
please name one major American airline, which is not nearly bancrupt: i.e. American, United & Delta are also on the verge of going down. They're all customers of my company and we feel it every day.
But US Airways just recently joined the Star Alliance, which may bring a lot of synergy effects and help them along.
Additionally we have a law here in the European Union requiring every travel agency to carry insurance against bankruptcy of airlines, hotel, etc to ensure protection of the consumers. Of course in the end the customers pay the premium for that insurance. Sometime next week, when we pick up the tickets at our TA, we will nevertheless ask him - We don't intend to be stranded in the USA.

[Hygiene99]

ERic Every once in a While u have to do what the Boss wants to do...


Check out Our Crib Here ...

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[RellingTwin]

jeanneg....We also will be moving in the next 6 mo or so. I have been making my family watch the TV show "Clean Sweep". We will be having a yard sale next month and ANYTHING we do not wish to pack up and move to Fl is being sold. I look at it as awonderful opportunity to get rid of anything old or worn out. If I have not looked for it, or needed it in 1 year it's "out'a here"!

When my parents moved out of the home they lived in for 20 years and raised all 8 of their children in, the attic was FULL of the older kids (who had long since moved out) stuff. Mom called everyone and told them there stuff would be thown out or sold unless they came and got it by the time we had the yard sale.Everyone came and pick up the items that were important to them, the rest was sold or tossed! BE STRONG!(If all else fails put the stuff in storage)

Any NASCAR fans? Our driver Mark Martin did pretty well today coming in 2nd!

[twhipple]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
MIKE ... Just thought I'd let you know as of the 22nd you are again a year older than me! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ....http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/jogarodi.gif


Happy Birthday papa ! :bday: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cake:

Tracy

[RellingTwin]

Happy Birthday MIKE!!!!!!

:bday: :flower3: :cake: :cheer2: :drinking1 :thewave: :thewave: :cool1: :jumping4: :jumping1: :grouphug:

[piglet33]

Peter,

Love the pics of the house and the pups.

Reneé

[papa]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys. Went to see the Alien versus Predator movie today with my son. Wife and son's wife saw without a paddle. Mike

[Viking]

Herzliche Glückwünsche zum Geburtstag, Mike :cake: :bday: :drinking1 :cheer2: :thewave:

[RellingTwin]

BigRed1...congrats on 4100!

40 days until we cruise
39 days until we head to Florida
22 days until Eric and Anja visit Charleston
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[ARLO1]

Happy Birthday to both Mike and Cathy. Enjoy your days with many more healthy and happy ones to come...

Peter: Mr Karaoke is busy working to make up for the time he will not be working when we're on vacation. We decided to go see his parents after the cruise for a couple of days....

Cant wait to see everyone....

Arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

Happy birthdays Cathy & Mike. Hope you had great ones.

Love the show Clean Sweep. I've often wondered what the rest of their house looks like.

When my brother got married he left tons of boxes behind. We were cleaning out and I decided that they were going so when they were coming for dinner I had DS put all boxes on the dining room table. (There were about 30 or so). DB walked in and I said clear it so we can eat -- sounds brutual but my DB would never have taken the stuff otherwise. What was funny was that DSIL's parents were coming for dinner and DSIL went to pick them up. Well DSIL wasn't too thrilled and spent an hour crying to her mother about how unfair it was. She didn't get much sympathy though because her mother just said that we should have done it long ago as she had made my DSIL take everything when she got married!

Monday morning and back to work. Before we know it we will be on the Magic.

Fiona

[jeanniec]

Happy Birthdays Cathy & Mike!!

I haven't been unable to get into my computer at home since Saturday morning when I tried to install an update from MSN. I have been locked out ever since then. Spent about 4 hours total trying to get thru to MSN. Finally got thru Sunday morning, found out that they had sent me a MSN-9 update when I have MSN-8 & just as the tech support guy was about to tell me how to fix it, the line went dead. Called back again and got a message that they were too busy to answer calls -- just call back later. I couldn't even get put on hold again. So now I have to figure out what to do.

I couldn't wait to get to this board -- especially now that the cruise is getting so close. Being a part of this group makes the cruise even more exciting than it was before. Can't wait to meet everybody!

[Viking]

Originally posted by cdnmickeylover
Happy birthdays Cathy & Mike. Hope you had great ones.

Love the show Clean Sweep. I've often wondered what the rest of their house looks like.

When my brother got married he left tons of boxes behind. We were cleaning out and I decided that they were going so when they were coming for dinner I had DS put all boxes on the dining room table. (There were about 30 or so). DB walked in and I said clear it so we can eat -- sounds brutual but my DB would never have taken the stuff otherwise. What was funny was that DSIL's parents were coming for dinner and DSIL went to pick them up. Well DSIL wasn't too thrilled and spent an hour crying to her mother about how unfair it was. She didn't get much sympathy though because her mother just said that we should have done it long ago as she had made my DSIL take everything when she got married!

Monday morning and back to work. Before we know it we will be on the Magic.

Fiona

You Canadians are a tough bunch :jester:

Over here we have a saying 'Sometimes it's easier to move to a new house than cleaning out the present one';)

[papa]

Vielen Dank so Eric. Kann nicht warten, um Sie und Anja wieder zu sehen. Hope that bablefish translated that correctly. I am too old and slow to learn a second language. I have a hard enough time with English. Although I am bilingual, I speak English and bad English.

Kathy and I are looking forward to this cruise and meeting friends both old and new. Mike

[ARLO1]

By the way, where are we all going to meet at Jetty Park?

Mike: I pm'd you.

Arlene

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Vielen Dank so Eric. Kann nicht warten, um Sie und Anja wieder zu sehen. Hope that bablefish translated that correctly. I am too old and slow to learn a second language. I have a hard enough time with English. Although I am bilingual, I speak English and bad English.

Kathy and I are looking forward to this cruise and meeting friends both old and new. Mike

Well done, Mike - I give you 9 out of 10 points::yes::

[Twinave]

Listmaster.....:worship: Listmaster.....Could you please take pity on this poor ignorant computer klutz?.:confused: Could you PLEASE send me a copy of the Main List and Activity List using Adobe Acrobat????
I was able to sucessfully load the program Kim sent me. (Thanks Kim!!!!) But it is not the program I needed for "The List".
With the Cruise getting so close, I am lost without an updated List.
Thank you for your understanding!:p
Avé

[RellingTwin]

Gift Exchange! Has everyone who was to do this sent/recived their stuff? I would LOVE to hear what everyone got! I would tell you what my gift is but I will not know for another few weeks as mine is coming from Germany!

jeanniec...sorry about your computer problems. Anyone remember the old computer commercial when the guy takes out a chainsaw and cuts the computer in half!!LOL!

I heard from Nancy (PADisneyFan) and she is not feeling well. I'm sure she will be doing better soon and will be posting on the thread again!Send pixie dust to PA!

Marianne...my DS LOVED the link David sent to him! The humor must really be for 10y/o boys because I just don't get the stuff, but he and his friends were in PAIN from laughing so hard!

[Cheese Please]

Wishing PADisneyFan a speeding recovery and sending her lots of Pixie Dust *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Belated Birthday wishes to Mike and Cathy....or early for next year :crazy:

And last but not lest Condolences to Eric on Germany's loss in women's Soccer in overtime to the US. You were a gracious winner in the World Cup, so we will try to be the same this time.....but it is hard ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

Dave and Ellen

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by Viking
Sharon,
the New England States and the New York area are already on our To-Do-List, so be careful with invitations - We may accept ;)



Eric: You're more than welcome to vist us in the Garden State. I'm down at the Jersey Shore area, so if you can squeeze it in, come on down. I'm also a native New Yorker and love showing off my home town.

[Viking]

Originally posted by Cheese Please
Wishing PADisneyFan a speeding recovery and sending her lots of Pixie Dust *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Belated Birthday wishes to Mike and Cathy....or early for next year :crazy:

And last but not lest Condolences to Eric on Germany's loss in women's Soccer in overtime to the US. You were a gracious winner in the World Cup, so we will try to be the same this time.....but it is hard ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

Dave and Ellen

Dave & Ellen,
your girls deserved the victory, they were clearly the better team - this time ;)

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Listmaster.....:worship: Listmaster.....Could you please take pity on this poor ignorant computer klutz?.:confused: Could you PLEASE send me a copy of the Main List and Activity List using Adobe Acrobat????
I was able to sucessfully load the program Kim sent me. (Thanks Kim!!!!) But it is not the program I needed for "The List".
With the Cruise getting so close, I am lost without an updated List.
Thank you for your understanding!:p
Avé

At last someone found the right way to adress me properly :teeth:
I'll do it tonight and send it to you then, Ave'.
What operating system does your PC use? 98, 2000, ME, XP? I would then try to get a 'back-up' of the respective Word-version and bring it in 5 weeks.

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Eric: You're more than welcome to vist us in the Garden State. I'm down at the Jersey Shore area, so if you can squeeze it in, come on down. I'm also a native New Yorker and love showing off my home town.

Sharon,
we're usually doing one big city every year, but so far we stayed in Europe (i.e. London, Paris, Berlin, Munich). Perhaps we're doing a week in the Big Apple next year. Let's talk about it on the ship.

[RellingTwin]

I just saw that the 9/18 gang (also going to Antiqua) have gotten their docs! That means ours are not too far behind!

Eric, I hope you get to visit New York one day. It is a fantastic city, unlike any other.Although I have not lived there in 20+ years I will always consider it my "home". Lucky for me I have 3 siblings who live there and can visit often!

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Twinave
Listmaster.....:worship: Listmaster.....Could you please take pity on this poor ignorant computer klutz?.:confused: Could you PLEASE send me a copy of the Main List and Activity List using Adobe Acrobat????
I was able to sucessfully load the program Kim sent me. (Thanks Kim!!!!) But it is not the program I needed for "The List".
With the Cruise getting so close, I am lost without an updated List.
Thank you for your understanding!:p
Avé


Hi Ave,

Just sent you a PM with some more numbers...

Bye, Kim

[bettemom]

To:

Piglet33
Cdnmickeylover
JeanneC
Fridayfun


Just sent you guys a PM.

Bye, Kim

[jeanniec]

Kim -- did not receive your pm.

Jean

[piglet33]

Kim - I got your PM and sent you one back.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Mary,

I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[fridayfun]

Kim - got your pm and sent you two!pirate:

[Viking]

You're too funny, guys'n'gals - But I keep asking myself what will you do w/o puter on the ship;)

[Viking]

Bette,
I talked to our TA today as I will pick up our tickets and the car voucher next week. I asked him about the financial soundness of USAir and he told me, that with their joining the Star Alliance they did a great step towards a brighter future.

[two-foxes]

Woooohooooo! We just got our docs for the 9/25 cruise. I was hoping they would come with the 10/02 docs, but as long as they come before we leave.....Thankfully, we are keeping way to busy here so time is moving quickly...they 18th will be here before we know it!

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Marianne...my DS LOVED the link David sent to him! The humor must really be for 10y/o boys because I just don't get the stuff, but he and his friends were in PAIN from laughing so hard!
Mary--
Are you talking about "homestarrunner.com"? I don't quite get the humor, either. But the kids around here just love it. In fact, there's a CD of the songs the guy sings & David spent his allowance money to get it.

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

OMG!!! :earseek:

I just posted & saw my countdown, 38 days??!!

I'd better get to work. Tom has thrown me into such a loop, I haven't had a chance to even think about the cruise.

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
Woooohooooo! We just got our docs for the 9/25 cruise. I was hoping they would come with the 10/02 docs, but as long as they come before we leave.....Thankfully, we are keeping way to busy here so time is moving quickly...they 18th will be here before we know it!

That's great news, Jill ::yes::
I hope DCL keep their promise and send ours also before we leave for the US.

[Viking]

Originally posted by Zapp1213
OMG!!! :earseek:

I just posted & saw my countdown, 38 days??!!

I'd better get to work. Tom has thrown me into such a loop, I haven't had a chance to even think about the cruise.

We're at 17, Marianne :tongue:

[Viking]

OOOPS,
I nearly forgot to mention it: We got a €577 tax refund today, that's about $700:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc
I guess we'll give the American economy a tiny boost with that ;)

[cdnmickeylover]

Our 100 metre hurdler just fell in the race that she had a really good shot at winning a gold. :( She's from Pickering so everyone was rooting for her. It was really sad to see her face when she ran into the hurdle. An American won but I can't remember her name.

Our baseball team just lost to Cuba so we will have to play Japan for the bronze medal.

Just waiting for the cruise 'cause today has been full of really dumb questions like "my clients have already paid for the upgrades so could you change the adjustments to show this -- me -- ah there is a deposit showing it if you go down 3 lines" "Oh yeah there is".

Cruise can't come fast enough (although I have a ton to do beforehand). :D

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

Jill Just realized that u are doing back to Back Cruises..

Lucky ducky/..... So i Guess u will Be on the Ship While we are waiting in line in The Terminal building...

[jeanneg]

Originally posted by Viking
OOOPS,
I nearly forgot to mention it: We got a €577 tax refund today, that's about $700:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc
I guess we'll give the American economy a tiny boost with that ;)

Hmmmm.....it looks like the first round of drinks is definitely on Eric!

[Twinave]

Doc talk....Already! OMG...I'm not near ready. Better get started with the preliminaries.

One of the Drug reps gave me a new Sponge-Bob Square pants srub top today. :smooth: It's so cute!

My Doctor is signing up for a Medical program in Ft. Lauderdale the weekend after the cruise. It's to learn how to do Botox injections! :earseek: She asked me if I wanted to go with her. Do I hear a Yes!?:p But, she has been know to change her mind, so we'll just see.

Kim, The numbers you sent worked fine. The program is loaded. Thank you. It's just not the one I needed for the list.
Cathy....got your e-mail Thank you. :teeth:

So what's with all this PMing. Sounds like the Ron Jon group is up to something?????:eek:

Later, Avé

[jeanneg]

Mary, Ciadriamom: what part of NYC are you from? I was born and raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan....hubby is a Bronx boy. We both attended NYU, but at the old campus at University Heights.

[cdnmickeylover]

Ave -- it's the dinner group that's up to something not the Ron Jon group. We are staying at the better place -- Radisson!!

Have never been to New York City but would like to see a play on Broadway one day. Have driven around the City but never actually stopped there. On my to do list.

So not ready for the cruise but so wish it was next week too!!

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

jeanneg...I grew up in Hicksville Long Island.One of my sisters works at NYU (head psych nurse) and lives just 1 block from the hospital.I have 2 brothers on L.I. one in Copique and one in Roslyn. So I get to see them all when I visit. Having a sis in the city gives me a great excuse to spend at least one day doing the "city" stuff.
Speaking of NYC, one of my docs is going to NYC while I'll be on the cruise. I helped him get Lion King tickets on line last week.

Documents should be here soon. I picked up the guys tuxs from the cleaners this weekend, found a tux shirt on E-Bay for DS (for 2.99 what a deal!) and got new tires on the car. I have dental appt. made for the week before we sail, but still have to get an eye exam and extra contact lenes for the trip.
Everyone remember to pick up any medications you may need, and have your cars (if driving) checked out before hitting the road! A frind is going to house-sit, so the worry of finding someone to look after the animals is taken care of.

Helpful Hint of the day...Make a list of ALL the things you will have to do before the trip, then pick the things that can be done well ahead (like drycleaning or car tune up) and do a few things each weekend from now until end of Sept. This makes for a far less stressful week prior to leaving home (which will be busy enough!)

Ave, BOTOX!!!???I hope she takes you to to Ft Lauderdale! But make her "learn" on someone else....or is that your role (guinee pig)in Ft Lauderdale??!!

Marianne...yup, that's the website I was talking about. Crazy Stuff. If any other parent wants to make their 9-11 y/o day, show them this site!Like I said, did not seem funny to me, but what do I know?

Ave..I think you are right...the Ron Jon gang is up to something!
:crazy:

[jeanniec]

Kim -- sent you a pm.

Another mysterious communication from the "no-name" dinner table!

[Twinave]

OK.....OK The No-name dinning group is up to something.....ummm, dressing up like Johnny Depp????pirate:

Yes, Botox. And there is a chance that I could be a "test subject". Mark might not know me when I get back!:p NOT:hyper:


Later, Avé

[papa]

Come on October!!!!

Mike

[ciadriamom]

Jeanneg, I was born and bred in Brooklyn. I went to High School in lower Manhattan, right across the street from police headquarters. Up until four years ago, I still worked in the City. Just couldn't take the 2 1/2 hour each way commute anymore.

But, I'm back there every weekend, taking care of Gram so I never really left.

If anyone will by in the NYC area, let me know would love to give ya the grand tour, NY style.

[Viking]

Our New York experience is similar to Fiona's & Jim's: In '95 we were on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Orlando with Delta and flew over NYC in about 40,000 feet with perfect visibility. It was so great that we could make out the Statue of Liberty and some more details. And last year when I switched planes in Newark enroute to Denver I also had a great view of the skyline and Lady Liberty.

Ave,
you're just kidding about Botox, aren't you :eek:

Talking about Johnny Depp: Did you know that his last name means 'Moron' in German - No kidding!! And after I have seen him at Jay Leno's show, I must say, there is a grain of truth in it ;)

Fiona,
I've seen that fall of your hurdler. Unfortunately she also made a Russian fall, which led to a protest of the Russian team, but to no avail.

[cdnmickeylover]

Eric -- it was an awful fall that she had especially as she took out the Russian with her. There was a picture of her sitting in between a hurdle on the front page of the paper this morning. Similar to the picture of the Gail Devers (?) sitting under the hurdle after she had a leg injury. It's so sad to see athletes who have worked so hard have something so awful happen to them like that no matter what country they are from.

Just waiting for October to come. Can't come quick enough at this point.

Fiona

[Viking]

I know what you mean, Fiona.
Our equestrians are still mad about the loss of their two golds :mad: And today our weightlifter Ronny Weller injured his shoulder so bad that he had to quit - It was his fifth participance in Olympic Games.
My condolence about your boys being beaten in softball by the Japs. At least they're better off than your neighbors to the South - But at least now I know why they bear a grudge against Cuba :jester:

[@GoofyNut]

:bounce: Not to bring up a bad subject ... BUT, little reminder to make sure that you have the proper proofs for the cruise. Passport or Birth certificate. We can laugh about it now, but I remember the panic when someone had two proofs for themself and none for their husband when they reached the port. With about 30 days to go, you would still have enought time to get one.

Eric ... last year our server (the mig pilot) was going to Germany and he thought he might meet up with you. Did he ever do that? Just wondering, Art & I were talking about it.

[Viking]

No Cathy,
Jean (Zan) didn't get in touch with me - But to be honest I didn't expect him to. Although he was nice, he seemed a bit like a 'cold fish' - Ya know what I mean.
No comparison to the one and only Fitz - I would LOVE to have him again as our server ::yes::
I hope the people at DCL got the linking of our ressie OK. I'm still not very comfortable about handling a cruise without DU, but what else should I have done with a free cruise ;)
Since Monday the first thing we do when coming home is a curious look into our mailbox - Are there any docs or a notification from FedEx. For Cruisetoberfest I they sent it via FedEx and we had to pick it up at their facility - about 15 miles from our place, becasue we were running out of time. For Cruisetoberfest II we picked them up at the Terminal. For this year's cruise DCL swore a holy oath to have them delivered well before 9/11.
I'll post the usual Happy Dance as soon as we get them - Or I'll have to invest in another long distance call, if they're not here before 9/6 ;)

[Twinave]

Just say NO to BOTOX! Yes, I was just kidding. I do not plan on paralyzing my facial muscles anytime soon.:p IF I go to Ft. Laudadale I plan on resting by the pool, making dinner reservations, and checking out the room service menu, while my Doc slaves over wrinkled faces. ;) I think we will be staying at the Hilton in Boca Raton.
Got our confirmation for the Eco-Tour. :bounce:
Won't be long now!

Later, Avé

[RellingTwin]

I just finished our LOGO shirts and they look great! (If I do say so myself):hyper:

Ave, glad to hear you will not be allowing anyone to inject toxins into your face!:earseek:

I have spent a little time looking at some other "meet" threads and I must say, that we have a fantastic bunch of cruisers on this one!Lots of fun conversation, lots of planned activities, and of course the logos, lists and pre-cruise meets!

Cathy, don't remind me about the birth certificate! I felt like I had just been punched in the gut by Mike Tyson!:eek: I have already made copies of all the BC (and double checked them:p ) before putting them in my cruise paperwork.

Either I missed the equestrian events of they were not televised.:(

[Viking]

Mary,
I saw on another thread that there are a lot of people complaining about the TV-coverage of the Olympics in the US, because obviously your TV-stations have the motto 'If there are no chances for Americans winning medals, we won't show it'.
Our stations over here put about half their broadcasting time onto our athletes, but use the remaining half to cover everything else to give the people a broader view. IMHO that's what Olympics are for.

[cdnmickeylover]

Cathy -- funny you should mention that as this weekend I'm putting all the paperwork we have for the cruise and vacation together so that it doesn't get lost. I know where the passports are though. Good thing too as here to get a birth certificate at the moment is taking months, literally. Nobody is quite sure why but the wait time has gone from like 10 days to in some cases 10 months!!

The Olympic coverage here is pretty uneven although with fewer athletes competing Canadian TV does tend to show other than Cdns although that is the focus.

We are leaving a month from Sunday yeah!!!

Fiona

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for the reminder about the birth certificates/passports - I need to make my copies:)

I have tried to watch most of the Olympics but I'm staying up way past my bedtime:p I think the US coverage has been lousy!

I started my shirts, did the transfers now I have to find some shirts:)

How many weeks vacation are you taking Eric? we have a hard time taking more than 7 days in a row:( what major cities are you touring?

[Viking]

Maryellen,
we're taking four weeks. The only major city we're touring is Charleston, but I guess we'll also do some sightseeing in St. Augustine. We already did a week in London in April and ten days at the Baltic Sea in June. After Florida/Cruise Anja's vacation days are used up, but I still have two left.
We'll depart for the States on 09/11 and return on 10/10, but will start work again at 10/12, to work off that jet/lag and do grocery shopping. We'll empty our fridge and freezer before the vacation - There's no use in having it run for more than four weeks without anybody using it, so we'll have to stock it up completely after our return. The only device still connected to mains in our appartment will be the VCR recording our favourite shows. Fortunately I belong to the extremely small minority being able to program a VCR - often even without a manual. My brain must be as twisted as that of the manufacturers.;) :p

[@GoofyNut]

Another reminder ... Start getting your quarters together if you plan on doing any laundry on the ship. (Mike, bailed me out of this one last year ... Thanks Mike!) Also if you are driving you may need change for tolls.

:earseek: We interrupt this daydream for WORK ..........

[Viking]

Ooops,
there something bad going on in the Caribbean - Check out this link: Tropical Storm Frances (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT06/refresh/AL0604W5+GIF/261458W5.gif)
This little bugger is heading towards our destinations :eek:
Keep you fingers crossed that she disipates before causing any harm, as she could also threaten our friends in Florida or in the Carolinas.

[ARLO1]

Okay so I'm totally bored at work...what else is new..so I started playing with my profile(oh baby..) and changed my avatar..so heres the test...

Still cant wait to see all you people new and old....Anybdoy here from padisney?

Arlene

[Viking]

Arlene,
I wish I could be bored at work - we're still drowning in it. I don't envy my partner for the four weeks he'll be alone when I'm gone. But I won't waste a thought on him while on vacation :teeth:

[jeanneg]

I'm joining you for parasailing! I sorry I won't have my kids for moral support, so you guys are going to have to pitch in for them.
Does this mean I'll have to go alone? I was planning to go tandem with one of my daughters during the last cruise but we got cancelled due to high winds. I'm afraid that if I go with a stranger and lose my lunch (among other things....!) they might not be so forgiving! I remember the time I braved Summit Plummit at Blizzard Beach.......I was so nervous that I took lots of Immodium "just in case"....... I survived just fine but was you-know-what for days later!

Arlene: I've been pm'ing Nancy........she has been a little bit under the weather, but seems to be coming around. I know she really wants to do this cruise, so we need to send lots of prayers and pixie dust her way.

[Viking]

Yabadabadoooooh,
our girls just won the GOLD in the Olympic Hockey Tournament:cheer2: :thewave: :cheer2:

[BigRed1]

It must be getting close, our TA called and our cruise docs arrived today!


:Pinkbounc :jumping1: :bounce:

[Twinave]

Eric, Did you forget that you are also touring the major city of PCB? :rolleyes:

Got my tranfers done, still have to get the t-shirts. :(
jeanneg...You go girl!!! I'll be there to cheer you on!
Keeping an eye on the tropics, too early to get worried yet.

Got to run, stuff to do...;)

Later,
Avé

[RellingTwin]

BigRed1....your the 1st to get your docs!!!CONGRATS!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

jeanneg...good for you!:tongue: I have a hard time with heights, but LOVE fast rollercoasters:confused: (go figure!) I am ok with high rollercoasters as long as they keep moving. I think my trouble comes in when I am standing still:earseek:

Nancy...we are thinking about ya!

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Eric, Did you forget that you are also touring the major city of PCB? :rolleyes:

Which major does live there? Major Payne perhaps:confused: :p

[papa]

PCB is also known as the Red Neck Riviera Eric. Mike

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by Viking
Yabadabadoooooh,
our girls just won the GOLD in the Olympic Hockey Tournament:cheer2: :thewave: :cheer2:

Congratulations! Get to watch the USA Men's basketball team choke again today. I love basketball, but can't stand those prima donna NBA players... to good to stay in the Olympic village.:rolleyes: That game the NBA calls basketball is a joke.
Give me a good college women's ball game any day...those girls know there is no "I" in team!

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
PCB is also known as the Red Neck Riviera Eric. Mike

I've only been to the English Riviera so far: Torbay at the Channel coast.
But after having seen a lot of PCB on thye Web and in some info broschures they sent us, we're definitely looking forward to it ::yes::

Doing Happy Dance #1: Our air and teh car voucher have arrived. We'll pick them up tomorrow on the way to the Museumsuferfest:cheer2: :thewave: :rockband: :drinking1
And the best: We'll arrive 30 minutes earlier in MCO than originally scheduled:bounce: :Pinkbounc Doesn't sound much, but makes a big difference as we'll have another 2.5 hours of driving ahead of us then.

[jeanneg]

We may have had this discussion before, but are any of the ladies choosing comfort over glamour for formal/semiformal night? I have a long formal dress that travels very nicely, but if I take that I'll have to take another pair of shoes and some more accessories. Last cruise I wore the same basic outfit for formal, semi-formal and Palo night with just a few accessory changes and I was so comfortable. It really helped towards packing light as well. Anybody else out there willing to forego the glitz?

[@GoofyNut]

:sunny: Big Red ... got the documents first ... now doesn't it seem real! My favorite time is when they get here and are in my hands.

Guess it's time to start being reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllly nice to the Fed Ex Dude!

Nancy e-mailed me that her sciatic nerve is acting up and it's hard for her to sit too long. But ... NANCY, WE MISS YOU. PLEASE "COME OUT AND PLAY"!

Yesterday I had all the name tags at work so I could hole punch them on our "MASH Era" puncher. (It's real heavy duty to get thru the laminate and not destroy what is left of my wrist.) My co-worker said I was crazy BUT my rebuttal was "Hey, just how would you go about figuring out who was who?"

Wonder if we will have Princess Diaries #2 as a movie on the ship. That's where we say the first one!

Well back to work ..................

[@GoofyNut]

JeanneG ... Last year I wore a long black skirt with different tops to dress it up. The skirt is one of those that you can ball up and it still won't wrinkle. Also this way I only need one pair of black fancy sandals!

ALSO ... not sure if any of you saw the news about Emm'sGrammy and their family tragedy, but that is why I aded the purple ribbon to my thread signature. Let's all say a little prayer for baby Sophie. Here is a link to the article on the fire. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04236/366140.stm

[twhipple]

I'm going very formal this year. I've lost about 40 pounds total so far (only 10 to go :teeth: ) so I found a couple dresses for formal/semi-formal nights. I could hardly pass up the dresses (one was orig. $170 that I got for $35!). They were in sizes that I have never worn before :Pinkbounc I can't wait! We don't dress up much around here so I "make" DH wear a tux (just bought one!) so I thought what the heck!

Tracy

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by jeanneg
We may have had this discussion before, but are any of the ladies choosing comfort over glamour for formal/semiformal night? I have a long formal dress that travels very nicely, but if I take that I'll have to take another pair of shoes and some more accessories. Last cruise I wore the same basic outfit for formal, semi-formal and Palo night with just a few accessory changes and I was so comfortable. It really helped towards packing light as well. Anybody else out there willing to forego the glitz?

DH rented a tux, and I am going basic black on the dresses....I have one that is long and one that is short. I'm like Tracy. Don't dress up much around here!

[fridayfun]

I've got to admit I am excited about going formal! We don't have occasions to get dressed up very often (NEVER!) so I am wearing a long formal, DH a tux and then a long black dress (DH picked out) and he will be in a black suit for semi. It is ALL about comfort at every other meal though! I'm thinking of wearing a wheel barrow and potato sack!

Is it normal to get docs so early? DH keeps asking and the DCL rep I called last week (ordering up a few extra surprises for DH) said 2 weeks out. I just started our suitcases and getting with niece and nephew to iron out house and pet sitting arrangements and DH is going crazy checking the mail! Plus, on top of looking for docs, our yearly evals at work (which have been put off 3 times already) are now scheduled for 3 days prior to our vacation. If our 4 legged partners don't pass first time (they have bad days just like us humans!) we have to retest - which puts us VERY close to our departure date! STRESS has arrived!:faint:

[cdnmickeylover]

I got a new formal dress for formal night. Jim will wear a suit. I've asked him to check to see if the pants still fit but well hey we have a month to go so it's too soon to see. Actually he probably is not sure where the suit is hanging up -- can you tell he doesn't wear suits on a regular basis? He is so relieved we aren't doing Palo as it's one less time to wear a suit.

We actually do have one charity ball that we have to attend in November of each year as one of my clients is a major sponser. One word for this evening is boring, food average and we are crushed into the ballroom for dinner. All this for $250/person (which thankfully the firm pays for cause there's no way I'd pay $500 for dinner).

Anyone needed a new dress for that event as it's the same people and yup they seem to remember what you wear year to year so am bringing it to wear formal night. Might even convince Jim to get a picture this year (would have to be prior to dinner as by the end of dinner his tie will be off and his shirt unbuttoned).

It's Friday thankfully. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Funny for me this morning -- two different clients are buying properties. Both asked if they had to bring in $ and if they didn't bring it in til later today would that interfere with them getting their keys. Oh well yeah!!!

It's been a long week but the cruise is creeping closer.

Fiona

[Viking]

What four-legged partners? Did I miss something:confused:

:scared1: :sad: :faint: :crazy2: These are the different stages Anja & I went through after opening our mailbox upon our return from the gym. Here comes the explanation:
We live in a former American housing area, which was bought by the City of Frankfurt when the majority of GIs left after the Reunification of our country. As Anja works as a nurse at a hospital which is completely owned by the City, we qualified for getting one of those appartments at a very reasonable rent. As those appartments are kind of subsidized they check from time to time wether we still meet the requirements for paying that relatively low rent. The first years we were considered newly-weds and qualified, but now that's over and we have to pay an additional rent of €169 ($204) per month :sad2: But the 'best' is yet to come: The letter states that this raise started at 02/01/04:scared1: So we have to pay them €1183 ($1430) immediately and €169 monthly starting 09/01:faint:
My parents who got a similar appartment, because my Dad is a federal employee, have been paying this amount now for 10+ years. So I checked it with my Mom, scrutinized all the calculations and guess what: Everything is correct - I HATE SURPRISES LIKE THAT!!!!
We wouldn't have complained if they had sent the letter in time. Say in January with the payments starting in February, but not that way. Additionally they sent that friggin' letter on a Friday, so that you can't call them and complain before Monday!!!
The money we will be paying is going to be used to support people who can't afford decent appartments otherwise or to build new subsidized houses. I do think that this is OK, as we have quite good salaries - but their timing SUCKS

OK, I just needed to vent a bit ;) The big venting will come Monday - when I call those bureaucrats.:teeth:

[Viking]

But her's some good news:
We scored big time in Athens today and should now have overtaken or friends to the West (For those of you not so firm in European geography: The French) in the medal-count:thewave:
And while we were at the gym running we watched the handball-semifinals: Our boys desintegrated the Russians and will now play the finale against Croatia on Sunday. It was very close in teh first half, but coming back from the lockerrooms our boys threw in a higher gear and humiliated the Russians. Now we can try to make good for last year's defeat in the World Championships, where the Croatians gained a victory.
For those of you not knowing what I'm talking about (I guess handball is as popular in the USA as baseball in Germany ;) ), it's a teamsport with six man + goalkeeper per side. The ball is smaller than a volleyball, but heavier. The game is even quicker than basketball, but harder as bodycontact is allowed - within limits of course. It is very popular in Europe.

[@GoofyNut]

:earseek: :earseek: Look out, I think Eric has gone AMERICAN on us. Sorry about the increase in your rent and retroactive yet but your post sounded like such an American way of expressing yourself.

[Viking]

Fiona,
did you see the Olympic Ladies' Mountainbiking? A german placed third behind a Canadian - Conratulations to Canada (Gold was won by a Norwegian).

[Twinave]

Formal nights..don't know what I'll be wearing yet. I like the black skirt/blouse idea. Did basic black last year. DH will wear the same suit. (It's the same one he wore when we got married 15 years ago.) We just keep changing the shirts and ties.:p
We will probably hit the consinment shops in the next week or two to find DD something.
Eric...SO Sorry about your rude rent raise! So much for all your budget planning!:( Would not like to be the person you talk to on Monday!:eek:
Just found someone to watch my animals while we cruise. A good friend of mine has been looking for a new place to live and will be "homeless" for a few weeks. She will be staying with friends, but, will gladly stay at our house while we are gone. Big Plus, she works just 3 miles down the road.
Just got a call from my new boss at job #2. Looks like I'm working Sat. and Sun. 7A-3P. I should know better then to answer the phone on a Friday afternoon. Oh well, more money for the cruise.
Get well soon Nancy!:wave: We miss you.
Later, Avé

[twhipple]

Eric, at least now you know where to spend your tax refund ::yes:: Just kidding. I wouldn't want to be faced with that bill. If it were me, I'd argue until I'm blue in the face to get them to waive the charges up until now, you had no opportunity to pay on time.

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by Viking
.
For those of you not knowing what I'm talking about (I guess handball is as popular in the USA as baseball in Germany ;) ), it's a teamsport with six man + goalkeeper per side. The ball is smaller than a volleyball, but heavier. The game is even quicker than basketball, but harder as bodycontact is allowed - within limits of course. It is very popular in Europe.

I saw some handball the other night. The announcer said to forget everything you know about handball...not a problem! Very interesting sport!

[usetheforceluke]

(would have to be prior to dinner as by the end of dinner his tie will be off and his shirt unbuttoned).

I figure that when Canada abolished hanging there was no real logical reason to put tight things around one's neck.

I also made up my packing list:

1) Socks.
2) Underwear.
3) Stuff.

It just struck me that I don't really know where The Tie is at this current moment in time unfortunately.

Oh well. Guess I can do without it.

:)

Jim.

[Viking]

I will wear my tux for formal, but haven't yet decided what to wear on semi-formal.
Just to prevent somebody from trying to land that joke again: No, I won't wear Lederhosen!!! I'm German not Bavarian ;)
I will only wear Lederhosen, if EVERY gent in our group will show up in a 10-gallon-hat and high-heeled cowboy boots :jester: and mokassins and a furhat for Jim, off course:teeth:

[cdnmickeylover]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
I figure that when Canada abolished hanging there was no real logical reason to put tight things around one's neck.

It just struck me that I don't really know where The Tie is at this current moment in time unfortunately.

Oh well. Guess I can do without it.

:)

Jim.

Course he has just confessed to me that he can't find the pants to his suit either -- the jacket he has located. :p

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by twhipple
Eric, at least now you know where to spend your tax refund ::yes:: Just kidding. I wouldn't want to be faced with that bill. If it were me, I'd argue until I'm blue in the face to get them to waive the charges up until now, you had no opportunity to pay on time.

Tracy,
there's no chance to make them waive it:sad2: It's a governmental agency :crazy:
But I'll tell them that I'm only willing to pay it in three payments. Usually they're satisfied with deals like that. I could also play dumb and just write them a letter asking for this. With the usual snake-like speed of German bureaucrats they'd probably need six weeks or more to reply, but that would only let more payments pile up.
We have to see it positive: Usually the exemption for newly-weds is only valid for the first 7 years of marriage, but as we were married for 10.5 years in February we were granted 3.5 years without paying that amount, which results in savings of €7098 ($8520) ;) But I guess they didn't mean to give us a gift, it just superannuated because they were simply too slow to do their job properly. :rolleyes:

[Viking]

Originally posted by cdnmickeylover
Course he has just confessed to me that he can't find the pants to his suit either -- the jacket he has located. :p

Fiona

I think the jacket will be sufficient - You just have to get him into the restaurant before everyone else arrives and stay until everyone's gone:teeth: :jester:

[usetheforceluke]

Course he has just confessed to me that he can't find the pants to his suit either

Not true.

I know where the pants are.

I even tried them on.

They have shrunk considerably since the last time I wore them.

The jacket fits o.k. I even found a whole pocket full of candy, which was o.k. as long as you picked off the fluffy bits.

No sign of The Tie.

I think we should call off the effort to locate The Tie. Don't want to turn this in to a government job and spend hours looking for something that has no useful value.

Jim.

[Viking]

Folks,
I found a name for our CanUSA-dining-group:
UgotMeal
Now you may ask yourself how I came up with that one? Here come the explanation - Just read Kim's mail thoroughly:
Hi Eric,
Out table for mail seating includes, Bettemom, Cdnmickeylover, Piglet33, JeanneC & Fridayfun. We do ot have an established name, everyone knows how great we are so a name is not needed... Are you tossing your cookies yet ??

I hope you'll like it, Folks;) And I hope even more that I didn't forfeit our lift to the Port and Back, Fiona:jester:

[Viking]

#4200 :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Viking]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
Not true.

I know where the pants are.

I even tried them on.

They have shrunk considerably since the last time I wore them.

The jacket fits o.k. I even found a whole pocket full of candy, which was o.k. as long as you picked off the fluffy bits.

No sign of The Tie.

I think we should call off the effort to locate The Tie. Don't want to turn this in to a government job and spend hours looking for something that has no useful value.

Jim.

Jim,
you'd better not only remove the fluffy stuff - You should also remove everything that moves :crazy:

[piglet33]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
Not true.

I know where the pants are.

I even tried them on.

They have shrunk considerably since the last time I wore them.

The jacket fits o.k. I even found a whole pocket full of candy, which was o.k. as long as you picked off the fluffy bits.

No sign of The Tie.

I think we should call off the effort to locate The Tie. Don't want to turn this in to a government job and spend hours looking for something that has no useful value.

Jim.

Jim - you are too funny! :laughing: :laughing:

Reneé

[Viking]

OK Folks,

I just transferred everything you sent me so far onto The List, will do your mails-to-come and the Activity List tomorrow after the Fest.
Before the Fest we'll pick up our tickets and car voucher at our TA's office. The lucky guy went on vacation today - Three weeks in Portugal. I hope he can enjoy it, because he's introducing his friend to the parents. His problem is: The friend he wants to introduce is his boyfriend and his parents don't know about his sexual orientation yet. They're Portugese and very catholic, so I don't envy him for that situation. He's an old friend of ours and he even needed some time to come out among his German friends, so it won't be easy on him.

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Viking
Folks,
I found a name for our CanUSA-dining-group:
UgotMeal
Now you may ask yourself how I came up with that one? Here come the explanation - Just read Kim's mail thoroughly:
Hi Eric,
Out table for mail seating includes, Bettemom, Cdnmickeylover, Piglet33, JeanneC & Fridayfun. We do ot have an established name, everyone knows how great we are so a name is not needed... Are you tossing your cookies yet ??

I hope you'll like it, Folks;) And I hope even more that I didn't forfeit our lift to the Port and Back, Fiona:jester:


Eric,

Alright!!! You got me , what can I say...


I can join you in the money issues you are having, yesterday my now former boss came to sign all the legal papers selling the laboratory to my new boss (who is great) and I asked him when he was mailing my vacation check as we leave in a month, I had $2800.00 owed to me, the former owner is responsible for all debts prior to yesterday, and my former boss said has no intention of paying me anything... Just great, another fight with a idiot coming up... However my new boss who is great said they of course plan on paying me for 2 weeks in October and 2 weeks in May, so I will have a paid vacation but no $$$$ for playing with.

I am sooo glad it is Friday.

Bye, Kim

[Viking]

Kim,
we still can go to the free soda fountain :jester:

[Viking]

We already started checking the classifieds (I hope that's the correct term) to check for a new appartment. We won't pay less on the open market, but we hope to get a better appartment at a similar price in the €800 to 1000-range (Current rent of €600 + €169 ~ ),
We want to stay close to our gym, because it is the best in town. I guess it may take 6 to 12 months to find something which suits us perfectly, but we've got all the time we want. And I'd love to have something with a garage for our car and the bike. Additionally it must be close to the subway as Anja is still reluctant to get her driver's license.

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Eric,

Alright!!! You got me , what can I say...

So you like the name? I can still change or remove it within the next 24 hours ::yes::

[Twinave]

LOL........You are all too funny!:crazy:

So Eric, you really SAVED over $8000. Not too bad.
Jim, LOVE your packing list. Wish I could do that. But I have to pack for the whole family.

Later, Avé

[fridayfun]

Viking - DH and I both have permanent partners - they have 4 legs, a fur coat all year long, and awesome noses! Ihave the best job ever!

[papa]

Going to drag the suitcases out of the storage barn sometime tomorrow.

[fridayfun]

Eric - I missed what area you guys live in. For a minute there it sounded like you were talking about the Army buildings I used to live in when I was in the Army, stationed in Ansbach. They closed all but the one where we were all reassigned to and gave the rest back to the German economy. Good memories! I had GREAT times spent in Germany!:goodvibes

[The Adams Family]

We just recently bought a house and we were to move in by the end of sept. well atleast i thoughts! our street has been under construction since june and when we called the city to see if it would be done in time for us to move they told us either we move in the next 4 days or we wont be able to move til the last week of sept. so we now have to pack and move our 5 bedroom house by wednesday. thankfully the previous owners are allowing us to move in early. the worst part of it all is that all of our family lives out of town and my parents who live the closest to us are in New york. omg stress time. anyways now we wont be on for a few days as the computers are being moved on sunday and we wont have internet til wednesday.

cya
jill

ps two foxes!!!!! (jill)
i am still working out the details for the banana boats

[dsncruise lover]

Viking: I was hoping to get #4200. I'll try for #4300.

How do I get the purple ribbon to be in my signiture? :confused:

[Viking]

Originally posted by fridayfun
Eric - I missed what area you guys live in. For a minute there it sounded like you were talking about the Army buildings I used to live in when I was in the Army, stationed in Ansbach. They closed all but the one where we were all reassigned to and gave the rest back to the German economy. Good memories! I had GREAT times spent in Germany!:goodvibes

Chris & Denise,
now I got it - You're both K-9!!! Law enforcement & furry partners:idea:
We live in Frankfurt, about 2 miles from the city center in a former American housing area. The Americans were pretty well integrated into the city. With the Rhein Main-Airbase and the 97th General Dispensary there were quite a lot of them here. The hopital is still standing, but deserted. Some of the housing areas got demolished, with new units or commercial buildings erected on them, some have been taken over by the City (Like ours), some by the State, some by the Federal Government and some sold off to private investors.
As far as I know, there aren't any American housing areas left in Frankfurt, except a very small one near the airport, because the airbase is a major hub for the war in Iraq. Although we decided not to be part of this, we honoured our duties as an ally and allowed full use of the airbase for logistical use. Each time I'm at the airport the southern part is packed with C-5As and C-17s. On the way to/from work I pass under the final approach corridor to the airport and I often see them coming in - and you definitely HEAR them departing over our house in certain weather conditions. A Galaxy always sounds like one of the mechanics has forgotten some of his tools in the engines ;)

[Viking]

Originally posted by dsncruise lover
Viking: I was hoping to get #4200. I'll try for #4300.

How do I get the purple ribbon to be in my signiture? :confused:

Ciara,
with our departure to the States in less than two weeks -three weeks before the cruise- You'll have plenty of time to get a double or even a triple-0 post. That is if you can beat Mary or Ave' to it :teeth:

[Viking]

:thewave: Without realizing it I must have post the 3000 posts-barrier :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Museumsuferfest-update: It's raining cats & dogs:sad: and going to a fest holding an :umbrella: all the time isn't our kind of fun. Especially as Anja is recovering from a cold (She called in sick Tuesday and Wednesday). And tomorrow we probably won't have time as we want to see the Formula1-race in Belgium (While running about 10 miles on the treadmill, of course::yes:: ) and after that's it's the handball-match for the Gold - And we certainly won't miss the closing ceremony of the Olympics. We already missed the opening as we were on a party then. I programmed the VCR, but our broadcasting station goofed big time. In Germany a lot of broadcasting stations send a so-called VPS-signal, which makes the VCR start and stop. This comes in especially handy with events having an open end. They sent the start signal, but accidently sent the stop-signal 10 minutes later. They apologized the next day in Videotext, but I guess I have to buy a DVD-summary of the Olympics after our vacation.

[Hygiene99]

dsncruise lover



Here is the link to the Purple Ribbon...

Follow directions from there...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=633359

[dsncruise lover]

hygiene99: Thank you for helping me.

Viking:LOL! I guess the race is on.

[papa]

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend. Loved talking to Bette and Kim on the phone yesterday. Kathy and I have two patients to see this morning. We were hoping to avoid weekend visits but it has not worked out yet.

Eric hope that Anja is on the road to recovery. Mike

[jeanniec]

Jill (The Adams Family) -- Good luck on your move! What a horrible shock to have to move out in a few days time with no notice. The nice part is that it will all be over with several weeks before we cruise so you won't be trying to pack for the cruise and pack up the house at the same time. Let us know how it went when you get your computers back up.

[Viking]

1200 Noon EST !!!!
I declare the mailbox closed :p

Both Lists are done, but I'll do some statistics before sending them. Due to the adverse weather I'll even have time to work the 'Handy List', the shrunk-down edition for use on the ship.
Everybody who doesn't have his stateroom# yet, please mail it as soon a you get it. As stated before I intend to do and Ultimate update before we're leaving for the USA.
BTW, we got our tickets and the carvoucher, now we only need our docs for the cruise and we're ready to go.

[cdnmickeylover]

It is very sunny here and very muggy as well. Going to a play this afternoon with my mother which should be interesting. Not sure what the play is though yet.

Can't believe that we are leaving for the cruise in a month. Have tons of stuff to do (since Jim's packing is so light!). You'll notice that he left off bathing suit on his list -- one trip to WDW we had to stop and buy one cause he didn't pack it. :p

DS will be home either tomorrow or Monday I think -- arrival details weren't important to convey but he won't be thrilled that school starts again a week from Tuesday!

Must go and finish laundry. Am debating getting a suitcase out but have to clear space to put it in the bedroom first.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Fiona

[two-foxes]

Geez...just missed one day and there is alot of catching up to do....

On the Formal note: I decided against a red slinky formal dress...it is first piece of clothing that is actually too long for me and I felt like I was wearing a night gown. And I feel much more comfortable in two black dresses that I got earlier this year. Tim is wearing a black suit.

We too are still waiting for our docs...I am using the theory that they will be here Monday, as our 9/25 docs arrived last Monday and the 10/02 is one week after.....ok, so not such a great theory, but it keeps me going.

Yesterday was my 31st birthday and we headed down to Denver to see the 75th Anniversary Mickeys that are on display. We only saw about 6 of the 16 that are here....we got a late start and dinner was calling our names! They'll be here through late Oct, so we'll make a trip down there again. Finally, my MIL got me a gift that I like! Disney Dollars and Eeyore PJ's and slippers! (I just keep wanting to tell her "imagine you are buying a gift for a 6 year old!") Funny thing is, my mom got me THE SAME EXACT GIFT! We are getting hooked up with the Disney Dollars....over $500 between our anniversary and birthday gifts and our Disney Visa! Helps with the finances just a bit!

Goodness it is getting so close...and I still have no dog sitter for Copper! I am going to have to bribe my parents somehow to watch him......but they live in a smaller house, and they already have a dog and 2 cats, add Orion and Copper (who isn't fully house trained yet:( ) and you have a zoo for 3 weeks.

[twhipple]

Happy Birthday Jill :bday: :flower3: :cake: :cheer2: I'll be 37 tomorrow, so I'm hoping my docs come on Monday as a birthday present to me! My DSis is sending me a gift on the ship. I think I know which one too! My mom gave me the gift that keeps on giving - $$$. Hope you had a great birthday and we'll have to celebrate on the Eco Tour on Antigua :jumping4:

Getting close now and a great picture of Magic on the port cam right now!

Tracy

[Viking]

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Jill:cheer2: :cake: :bday: :thewave:

[bettemom]

Jill...

Solved your problem with Copper...Just send him here....my ds will never notice....When there are four running around,what's one more...we just tell him "of course we've always had five...."

Kim & Bette

[Hygiene99]

Nothing but the best for our puppies.....
one of the girls Jen works with

Actually She and here Boyfriend are doing the House sitting thing
and I have worked with him


Ok so the fence with every pickett was just not cutting it

little one would end up 2 streets over..
on some ones back deck and big one would also SQUEEZE thru
as the picketts are only Stapled on she would want to be with her sister so .. Chicken wire it is
have installed in between each section and puff no more geting out for the little buggers..

lol


Safety First Jen is much happier that she can not worry about them being in the yard..

in return i am much happier

:hyper:

[Viking]

Folks,
both the Final Editions of The List and the Activities List are in your mailboxes.

Kim,
you were a tad late with your stateroom#, but I'm sure that need for an Ultimate Edition will arise.

[Viking]

There's a brandnew storm heading for our friends in SC.
Check picture (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT07/refresh/AL0704W+GIF/281453W.gif) It must be a fast breeder, I haven't seen him this morning and now Gaston is threatening Charleston

[Hygiene99]

Thank u Eric and Anja for putting up with him..


According to this list


Shore-Activities
Antigua
-Eco-Tour (Jill: jillfox@comcast.com)
Jill & Tim
Mary, George, Regina & George W.
Ave’, Mark, Mary & Casey
Anja & Eric
Tracy & Bill
Jeanne & John
Jen & Peter (waitlisted)
Michele, Caleb, Katherine & Patrick


there are 20 out of 25 spot taken by this group
wonder who the other 5 are ??
please make them feel Welcomed or Scare them away so we can go..
maybe i was wrong and there are only 20 spots in that case u need to ask the Captain if there is room for 2 more LOL



If there are 20 then u should see if it is less to Charter the entire ship Could save u some money.....





Peter

[Viking]

Pete,
perhaps Jill as the person responsible for that excursion could ask them to find a spot for you - Especially as we have six kids among us who do not take up so much space ;)

[RellingTwin]

We are batening down the hatches in Charleston. The storm did spring up pretty fast, but we have been watching it for a few days. 3 out of 4 weekends this month have been marked with tropical storm systems!:eek: And of course next weekend we will be impacted in some way (as yet to be determined) by Frances.

Formal clothes....DH will be wearing his Tux, DS also has a tux. I am doing the black beaded cocktail length dress,with different shoes /purses/ wraps for each formal night. DD will need a dress which I will be shopping for tomorrow (weather permitting;) )

Eric, got the list...Thanks again for all your hard work on it. As a former list keeper, I know how much work it is.

Jill (Adams) best of luck with your move. Let us know when you are back on line.

Jill and Tim...please be prepared for questions from my DD. She is a dog nut(all animals really) and will probably want to ask you about your 4-legged partners!

Peter and Jen....got my fingers crossed you are able to get a spot on the Eco-tour
:cool:

Happy Birthday Jill!!!princess:

[Viking]

Mary,
we're keeping our fingers crossed for you.
We saw that storm system east of the Carolinas last night on the satellite image and wondered that it wasn't named yet. And then this morning it popped up as Gaston - But meanwhile it has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression.
It's Frances I'm worried about: It has just been upgraded to a 4!!
That is scary:eek:

[Viking]

Ooops,
that was obviously a bit early:I just checked the NOAA-site again and now Gaston is back and may even reach hurricane strength before hitting the SC-Coast :(
Our thoughts are with you ::yes::

Gotta catch some Zs now

PS:
Congrats on your girls winning the Basketball Gold:cheer2:

[jeanniec]

Eric -- Just took a look at the latest lists -- thanks again for all your hard work! I thought UGotMeal was funny when you told us that you gave that name to our dinner group (the former No Name Table), but seeing it in bright fuschia on the list is absolutely hysterical!!! I am still laughing.

Good luck to our SC friends -- hope the storm moves away and out to sea. There sure are a lot of tropical storms and hurricanes around this month. Hope that means that all will be smooth sailing for us in October.

[Twinave]

I'm a happy cruiser! Got my lists! Thank you Eric. :p

Mary, and other folks in the Carolinas, Thinking about you. Be safe!!

Watched the Olympics way too late last night. Got to get some solid sleep tonight.

Later,
Avé

[Viking]

Herzliche Glückwünsche zum Geburtstag, Tracy :bday: :cake: :cheer2: :thewave:

[RellingTwin]

The storm is hitting right now, and I am going nuts because of course the cabel is out:mad:
Of course I can't find the darn radio!
Wind is whipping pretty strong and the animals can't understand why I will not let them out!

[cdnmickeylover]

Thinking about you Mary and hopefully the cable won't be out too long!! Your animals want to go out? Our dog wouldn't want to go out at all -- she's be shaking on someone's lap if there was a storm outside. Rain she hates. Course a blizzard she might be out there.

Happy Birthday Jill!!

Kim & Bette -- Are you sure about that stateroom number??

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

Mary We hope all is Well......

[RellingTwin]

All is well so far:eek: We stil have power which is better then most (16,000 without).

[Auntmeme]

Wow I've missed soo much- I think I've caught up.

Good luck to those of you who are moving- you"ll need a cruise to destress:D

Happy Birthday to Jill & Tracy:cake: I love the presents! Eyeore slippers I don't think I've ever seen them, how amazing to get the same presents - they must really know you;)

Thanks Eric for the lists - awesome! Sorry about the rent issue, how great they give newlyweds such a deal for 7 years. Your festival sounded great sorry the weather did not cooperate:umbrella:

All these tropical storms have got to stop - we've had enough already!The weather here is hot & humid, I think swimming will be on the agenda for today:D

On the formal issue - I'm also wearing black, it's going to look like a funeral:p I'll have to look into dh's closet(1/8 of mine) to see what his chooses are, I know he will not be a happy camper. Last year I had to cancel Palo ressies as he refused to dress up:( I also need to find something for ds- yikes I better start working!

Dh's birthday will be our Antigua day - any ideas on what I can do to make it fun fun fun:jester:

Only 33 days till be leave yippie:Pinkbounc

[bettemom]

Hi All you lucky souls who are going on the tour of St. Thomas,


Just a quick memo, if anyone wants to back out ( hopefully not) of going on the tour please let me know by September 1, 2004. We have a waiting list so I want to give those people a chance to join in. Right now we are totally full!!!

1) $ 20.00 per person over 2 yrs old.

2) Lunch is at a local pub, no credit cards accepted, cash only...

3) After September 1st if you need to cancel ( hope not) then if we can not fill your space unfortunately you will still need to pay, the bus costs us a lump sum so we have no fidget room...

4) Very important.... be prepared to have a fun day with a great bus load of Disers !!

5) Most important, do not forget your signed permission slip by a parent or legal guardian. If you forget your permission slip you will have to spend the day in your cabin watching re-runs on TV of The Flying Nun....

Bye, Kim

[papa]

Mary batten down the hatches and hold on tight girl. We are thinking about you.

Did anyone get a final count on the jetty park cookout? Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
5) Most important, do not forget your signed permission slip by a parent or legal guardian. If you forget your permission slip you will have to spend the day in your cabin watching re-runs on TV of The Flying Nun....

Bye, Kim

If you forget yours, Bette can write one for you in the bus:jester:

But who will do Bette's:confused:

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Mary batten down the hatches and hold on tight girl. We are thinking about you.

Did anyone get a final count on the jetty park cookout? Mike

Mike,
the activities List has the latest info on that: 28 - 22 adults & 6 kids

[Viking]

Mary,
we're feeling with you ::yes:: We just checked out the storm on the satellite-feed and seemed to be right over you:( Take good care of my iPod:p
Having ridden out Tropical Storm Harvey on Treasure Island in '99 we know how scary it can be.
But I'm even more in sorrow about Frances, which is said to become a FIVE this afternoon. It's a) headed for Castaway Cay, and b) may become a threat for Florida and/or the Carolinas.

[RellingTwin]

Still here and (I can't belive it) we still have power!!:bounce: 75,00 are now without power and the "emergency" radio station just lost their back up power:earseek:

The worst of the storm passed just about 5 miles north of us, but the rain continues and the road is underwater. I do not think the water will reach the house, but the backyard is a swamp!:eek:

Animals and kids going a little stir crazy (hate to think of what we would do without power)

DH has an old TV in the garage with an antena so we are able to get some TV news.

Going to get the laundry finished before we do loose power (I'm sure it's just a matter of time) so we have clean clothes for the week.

[Hygiene99]

ok I have Heard that it is Shirleys birthday on OCT 2 ,04
and have taken the liberty of inviting her And Norm to our Little party at Jetty Park... for those of u who have not Met Shirley she is a swet heart and Would Give u The Shirt off her Back

:eek:

But any ways it went like this....

NelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: the trip to Key West was interesting - Norm's truck broke down (brakes went) so we really had a time to enjoy everything slowly
Hygiene99 [10:52 AM]: will stop in For my hug on OCT 1
SNelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: our new DAID is really nice
SNelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: I sure hope so - miss you guys
Hygiene99 [10:53 AM]: will be with Bettemom and kim
SNelsonBrown [10:54 AM]: that is great - tell them to come in with you to the shop
Hygiene99 [10:54 AM]: yip
Hygiene99 [10:56 AM]: having party at Jetty park could u stop bye
Hygiene99 [10:56 AM]: oct 1 at 4:30
SNelsonBrown [10:56 AM]: sounds good to me - where at - just at Jetty Park? that is a neat place
SNelsonBrown [10:57 AM]: been going there since 1963
Hygiene99 [10:57 AM]: will find out more and get back to you BBQ and refreshment 30 people or so..
SNelsonBrown [10:58 AM]: oh my gosh - that is great - I can put it together for you if you like or if you need help just let Norm and I know
Hygiene99 [10:58 AM]: we have Aunteme taking care of whole thing

SNelsonBrown [10:58 AM]: Oct 2 is putting me on the verge of jumping into the 70's and looking forward to it
SNelsonBrown [10:59 AM]: well tell her Norm and I are here if we can help any ok
Hygiene99 [10:59 AM]: is that your Birthday
SNelsonBrown [10:59 AM]: you got it :-)
Hygiene99 [11:00 AM]: that is the Day we Cruise on the magic

SNelsonBrown [11:00 AM]: I know
Hygiene99 [11:01 AM]: ok please come to party at park will get back to ya
with more info..
SNelsonBrown [11:02 AM]: sounds good to me
SNelsonBrown [11:02 AM]: take care and hugs to both of you from Norm and me
Hygiene99 [11:02 AM]: hugs back

SNelsonBrown signed off at 11:02 AM


So we could get a cake or something for here...

Peter