10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[piglet33]

That's a great idea. I can't think of a better thing to do. Unfortunately, NH is quite a ways from NJ. Maybe if we had more notice.......;) Besides, it's snowing up there but not here. We only have cold weather (30 degrees), just not as cold as you guys.

[@GoofyNut]

:earseek: :crazy: :earseek: :crazy: :earseek: :crazy: :earseek:

Wow did this thread wake up this afternoon! Guess everyone dedided the heck with what needs to be done ... I'm going to be on the DIS. That's the way I like to see us.

Hey where did Peter go? Was he keeping it a secret or what.

Jim, Peter and the rest of the guys ... Big Boys mean expensive Big Toys. I know mine is like a kid in a candy store when he sees power tools. The neighbor asked to borros a router and he almost fainted and said come pick ou the one you want, Art has at least 4 of them! Sad part is that sometimes we have to buy at least 2 of a neat thing cause we don't share well. I have to have my own stuff.

Kim .. The siding party sounds fun .... we could all sworm down on your house like one of those TV shows. I'm sure it would make for a intersting TV show ... maybe more a comedy though!

Maybe we should make up a listing of what type handywork everyone can do and then we can farm outselves out ... you know, will work for CRUISE.

What's this about stripping? Be careful what you wish for :jester:

Guess I should stack these piles of work on my desk so the cleaning guy doesn't get hurt under the avalanche.

Have a nice night ... Cathy

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Aw, come on Renee...where is your sense of adventure...it's only about a 7.5 hour drive for you guys from Jersey (for us it is 5.5 hours however, for cookie night, we left PA at 9:30 a.m. and arrived in NH at 7:30 p.m. at night--traffic and more traffic plus it was the last weekend before Christmas)

OK Kim...homemade soup (chicken noodle is my favorite); rolls or bread, homemade cookies (especially shortbread or spritz) PLUS if you threw in a trip to Yankee Candle and lunch at the tavern in Northhampton, MA, you will have a deal.....Sarah and I will be leaving after work on Friday!!! LOL!!

Looks like Peter is MIA---oh, I forgot, he is on his way to Florida!!

I actually better get off of the Dis Boards or I will be joining Kim's club.

[piglet33]

You know if we all get together to do the house thing, we can't guarantee what it will look like after we're done. Especially if there's alcohol involved! We can something like that show "While You Were Out" and just hope for the best. I think that sounds like fun.

BTW - Lenny just said NH isn't that far from NJ, but I'm not buying that. It's not the distance that I'm worried about--it's all that snow!

[cdnmickeylover]

Wish NH was closer for us! homemade soup etc. sounds great right about now -- getting close to supper time.

I like "While you were out" and "Trading Spaces" although right now I'm into "Clean Sweep" -- makes me feel like we have the neatest house on the block!

Am just about to pile up the files on my desk and make it look neat so I can leave. :D

Fiona

[Twinave]

:bounce: I want to see Peter Strip!:bounce:
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:earseek: :earseek:

Peter.....Peter??? Where is Peter?:confused: Something about seeing the Mouse House with twins. :smooth:

Later, Ave'

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Aw, come on Renee...where is your sense of adventure...it's only about a 7.5 hour drive for you guys from Jersey (for us it is 5.5 hours however, for cookie night, we left PA at 9:30 a.m. and arrived in NH at 7:30 p.m. at night--traffic and more traffic plus it was the last weekend before Christmas)

OK Kim...homemade soup (chicken noodle is my favorite); rolls or bread, homemade cookies (especially shortbread or spritz) PLUS if you threw in a trip to Yankee Candle and lunch at the tavern in Northhampton, MA, you will have a deal.....Sarah and I will be leaving after work on Friday!!! LOL!!

Looks like Peter is MIA---oh, I forgot, he is on his way to Florida!!

I actually better get off of the Dis Boards or I will be joining Kim's club.

Awwww Mary Jo, If I could afford that I could afford a new contractor.. LOL LOL

Say Hi to Sam & Sarah please.

Bye, Kim

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Aw, come on Renee...where is your sense of adventure...it's only about a 7.5 hour drive for you guys from Jersey (for us it is 5.5 hours however, for cookie night, we left PA at 9:30 a.m. and arrived in NH at 7:30 p.m. at night--traffic and more traffic plus it was the last weekend before Christmas)

OK Kim...homemade soup (chicken noodle is my favorite); rolls or bread, homemade cookies (especially shortbread or spritz) PLUS if you threw in a trip to Yankee Candle and lunch at the tavern in Northhampton, MA, you will have a deal.....Sarah and I will be leaving after work on Friday!!! LOL!!

Looks like Peter is MIA---oh, I forgot, he is on his way to Florida!!

I actually better get off of the Dis Boards or I will be joining Kim's club.

Awwww Mary Jo, If I could afford that I could afford a new contractor.. LOL LOL Chicken noodle is my favorite too. But you can always come up anyhow ??? we can make cookies here.

Say Hi to Sam & Sarah please.

Bye, Kim

[padisneyfan]

Wow, everyone was chatting away this afternoon while I was busy working.

Where did you say that Peter was going?

Bette and Kim--- I'll take cheddar potato soup please. Plus can you make me some Gingerbread men cookies even though it is past the holidays.

Went to Red Lobster for dinner. So tomorrow starts the diet. Have 15 minutes to pig out before Friday.

Only 1 more work day till the weekend. I miss those 4 day weeks I had the past 2 weeks.

Nancy

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Happy Birthday, Nancy!
Congrats on finding the cat, Ave!

I would like to tie the dinner seatings together some time this month and so I need to hear from the N's, the A's and the SM's (sounds kinda kinky.....!) with reservation numbers. It would also be a big help if you could all let me know the last name the booking is under (you can pm me or use my personal email). I did some coordinating for a group of us on the last cruise I took and didn't realize until I made the call that the cast member would not be very receptive to screen names! If anyone else is joining us, please let me know soon.

So what time is the party at the Radisson? I took a look at the October flight schedules and it seems we probably won't be getting into Orlando until about 8pm which means we'll undoubtedly miss all the action. I was looking over Eric's list and it appears that bettemom and I are the only ones that plan to stay at the Hyatt MCO. I guess I need to pm her and discuss options.

This is my busy, busy time at work.......setting up payroll for the new year and closing out the old one. Lots of adjustments and reconciliations for tax purposes......and then when all that is done I have to go prepare the personal stuff for tax filing. Yuck! Is there income tax in deutschland, Eric? And if so, is is a straight percentage or do you have to deal with the reams and reams of tax law that we have here?
Jeanne,
Germany has the most complex and most stupid :confused: :mad: tax laws in the world: More than 63% of all tax literature available WORLDWIDE is written in German :( with us Germans representing only about 1.3% of the world's population. German is only spoken in Germany, Austria & a part of Switzerland. It is also a major issue over here to simplify our tax laws. The income tax is between 15% and 45% right now. Sales Tax is 16%, respectively 8% for food and literature (Magazine, newspapers, books).

[ARLO1]

i actually like "what not to wear". if andy got chosen the two hosts would have a heart attack when they saw his closet. he has a least 21 of the same shirt in a variety of about 4 colors. they would look at him and just probably laugh. plus he has 1 pair of sneakers and 1 dress shoe(barely worn of course). they probably would be so stunned that they wouldnt know where to start. and trying to change his style - good luck....

hi to everyone. congratulations sarah!

jeanne i will try to email or pm my reservation # on monday. need to find my disney info..

arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

I like "What not to wear" too although I think I'd be terrified to actually go on the show.

Kim - saw an advertisement last night for a new TLC show called, I think, "in a fix". It's for people who are renovating and can't finish and they come in and finish the job. At least I think that's the premise. Thought of you first thing.

It's totally freezing here today. I think the temperature is around
-24C with the windchill and it certainly feels it. Everyone in the office is freezing.

So what's the temp in Florida Peter??

Have a great day everyone.

Fiona

[jeanneg]

Right now we have about 2-3inches and it's still coming down. That's a BLIZZARD for us since we rarely get snow at all! (I can just picture all you northerners laughing at that) Unfortunately it didn't start coming down until about 8a.m. so the kids didn't luck out and get a snow day. We were kinda hoping it would have started late last night so my son wouldn't have to get up at 4:30 a.m for swim practice, but that was not to be. Only 3 more weeks and his season will be over. I'm getting way too old for these early mornings......

Wow, Eric, those are high taxes. Our sales tax is 7% in Wake County and we complain about that. The best was when I used to live in New Jersey.....they never charged sales tax on any clothing item. Our shopping malls were always flooded with all the New Yawkers trying to save a buck!

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

jeanneg...we also have no sales tax on clothes or shoes so we get alot of NY'er's coming over to shop--however, I know that there are times when NY has a tax amnesty and they don't pay tax on clothes but I don't know how often that happens. Our sales tax is 6% on everything else (not on food only junk food, restaurant tabs, dog food, etc.)

Peter here is your schedule for when you return from vacation--I forgot where you said you were going:

Start in New Hampshire to re-side Bette and Kim's house; take NY thruway and detour to Arlene and Andy's house to finish their basement (and Andy will sing to you); head over to Pennsylvania to put insulation in my attic and while you are here, you can repair all of my termite damage in my garage; then we can call GoofyNut to see if she needs any jobs completed; if she doesn't need anything done you can either head south to padisneynut's house or head east to piglett's house in New Jersey....the possibilities are endless..if anyone else needs anything done and your south of PA, just let Peter know. If you're lucky, you may get back to Boston by May but if not, oh well!!

jeanneg...no snow up here and please leave in stay in North Carolina but this morning our temperature was 6 degrees and tomorrow, it is supposed to be even colder. Snow would just add insult to injury for us!!

Did Peter mention that he loves to strip??

[jeanniec]

Jeanneg -- Glad I live down here in the "south", not up north where you are having snow. In Charlotte, we got a little bit of kind of freezing rain this morning, but nothing stuck to the ground. It is cold, tho, especially after the weather last week. I don't know how we ever managed to live in cold, windy Chicago for so many years. It gets too cold for me in NC, now.

Jean

[Viking]

JeanneG,
we plan to arrive at the Raddisson between 6 and 8pm. We'll probably drive from Panama City Beach to Orlando that day, do some shopping in Orlando, drop off our car at Hertz and then take a limo to the Radisson.
If you stay at the same hotel as Kim & Bette you may want to share a van or a limo. We did this last year with Peter & Jen and two more couples. We had a lot of fun on the way to Port and also saved some bucks.

[RellingTwin]

I might snow in Charleston tonight! When I say "snow" I mean "Charleston Snow" (that means..."look, it's snowing!...Where?...right there....see?....UM, no...OH OK I saw a flake...gee I guess it IS snowing!)

DH George is available for home repairs in the southeast! I will send him packing to re-do bathrooms, kitchens,painting, hardwood flooring, ect. So whatever Peter can't get to..George will do!

We always plan on getting to the Radisson around 4pm but the last 2 years we were SO excited we were on the road by5am and arrived about 12 noon! The Welcome DIS'ers party starts at about 6pm and lasts until the last person leaves the pool area.We had a GREAT time last year, and plan on doing the same this year! Goofynut...how about doing your MAGIC again this year with the GREAT Rates you got for us last year??? I plan on making my reservation as soon as I get my tax refund, and pre-paying my reservation.

I LOVE "Clean Sweep"! The tips Peter gives are great! I also LOVE "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"! Arlene...maybe you should get DH on that show!!!:hyper: Carson is SO FUNNY!

We have a "tax free" weekend every year just before school opens. It's very nice to be able to get the kids school clothes, and supplies tax free.I also do my "cruise shoppping" that weekend:teeth:

[Viking]

Mary,
was that your driving time from PCB or from Charleston?
I already started planning our trip using Randmcnally.com and would like to compare their driving times to yours.

[RellingTwin]

Eric, driving time Chasleston to Port Canaveral apx. 7 hours. We have never driven PCB to Port, but it's about 6-7 hours from PCB to WDW. Maybe Ave can help with this one!

[Twinave]

Eric, Mary is right. 6-7 hours from PCB to Orlando. And you "lose" an hour because you go from central time to eastern time.

To all you northern folks, it's COLD in FL tonight. 38 F! Berrrrr!
But still no snow!:bounce: :sunny:

Later, Ave'

[usetheforceluke]

Busy day:

1) Taxes: we pay provincial tax and something called Goods and Services tax (similar to UK's VAT). One is 7% the other 8%. Total of 15%. Basically on everything. There are other taxes on food and entertainment. Twelve bottles of beer are something in the range of $23. I don't drink a lot of beer.

2) Right now it's -39 degrees C. It's like so cold, when you inhale through your nose, your nose hairs freeze together.

3) The really big news is that today someone set fire to the German Consulate in mid-town. It was a three-alarm fire, 24 fire trucks altogether. News flashes on the radio said that the firemen were patiently sitting in their fire trucks watching the building burn, waiting to get permission to enter on the property to fight the fire because it's a consulate, and technically German territory. When they did get permission, the guy that set the fire (smoked to the eyeballs) jammed up the property gate and the firemen had to break down the gate, subdue this guy and then fight the fire. The guy must have been cold.

4) Fiona had to have emergency root canal today. I got to drive and wait while the dentist did whatever. It must have been bothering her quite a bit because she didn't even choke when they told her how much it was.

5) I missed my nap today. I'll have to double nap tomorrow to make up for it.

:D

Jim.

[Viking]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
Busy day:

1) Taxes: we pay provincial tax and something called Goods and Services tax (similar to UK's VAT). One is 7% the other 8%. Total of 15%. Basically on everything. There are other taxes on food and entertainment. Twelve bottles of beer are something in the range of $23. I don't drink a lot of beer.

2) Right now it's -39 degrees C. It's like so cold, when you inhale through your nose, your nose hairs freeze together.

3) The really big news is that today someone set fire to the German Consulate in mid-town. It was a three-alarm fire, 24 fire trucks altogether. News flashes on the radio said that the firemen were patiently sitting in their fire trucks watching the building burn, waiting to get permission to enter on the property to fight the fire because it's a consulate, and technically German territory. When they did get permission, the guy that set the fire (smoked to the eyeballs) jammed up the property gate and the firemen had to break down the gate, subdue this guy and then fight the fire. The guy must have been cold.

4) Fiona had to have emergency root canal today. I got to drive and wait while the dentist did whatever. It must have been bothering her quite a bit because she didn't even choke when they told her how much it was.

5) I missed my nap today. I'll have to double nap tomorrow to make up for it.

:D

Jim.
What was his reason for that arson:confused:

Pixie Dust to Fiona *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Thanks for the info, Mary & Ave :wave2:

[papa]

Hello everyone. Sorry that we haven't posted more in the last week or so. We have been busier than a one armed paper hanger.:hyper:

My dad has Alzheimer's and my brother's evil step mother left him the day after Christmas. We have been busy getting him settled in with my brother and getting all of his affairs in order.:headache:

We need to cruise now::yes::

Sorry about your job Kim. Also to anyone else who has lost their employment you are in our prayers. Get well soon Fiona and anyone else that is under the weather.

I fixed supper tonight (dinner to you Yankee's). Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy along with black eyed peas with a smoked ham hock in them. Cornbread muffins and angel food cake for dessert.

Mike

[Twinave]

No frozen nose hair here in Fl. I Hope Fiona is feeling better.

:)
Going to work tomorrow at my "other" job. Really looking forward to it since I haven't been there since before Christmas. and I miss the patients.

anyone seen peter lately?

papa, sorry about your dad. He's lucky to have people like you around to take care of things.

Ave

[jeanniec]

The Panthers (our NC football team) and Rams are playing in overtime so I decided to get on the computer -- I'd rather find out what happened after it's over. Not a football fan, but it is the home team. Of course, after being a Cubs fan for many, many years I am used to being disappointed.

Papa -- My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about a year ago. Very sad and frustrating to see a vital person reduced to confusion and loss of memory. She is in a lovely assisted living facility. Luckily, she was a penny pincher all her life because at least she can afford somewhere nice to stay for a while anyway. She is 87, but physically she is extremely healthy.

Ave -- can't believe it is that cold in Florida. We are supposed to go down to the mid teens tonight which is very cold for Charlotte.

[papa]

The reason that my brother is taking care of daddy is that there is a lovely assisted living home within about 5 miles of my brothers house. There is a six month waiting list here in Nashville.

The titans are playing new england right now, but I just can't stand to watch it. I get my blood pressure up when I yell at the TV screen after they make a stupid play or mistake. I think what I need is a bowl of orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream mixed. Just like a big cream sickle. Or should I make some oatmeal raisin cookies?? Mike

[cdnmickeylover]

I vote for oatmeal raisin cookies although I'm not sure if I can eat them at the moment.

Feeling much better although there's still some pain and I can't really eat on the right side of my mouth. The pain is nothing though compared to the pain by Friday night. Thankfully there's an emergency dental clinic available. Didn't know about it beforehand but it was wonderful. Still have to call my dentist on Monday and go back and see him to finish it up.

My biggest problem now is that the antibiotic has to be taken on an empty stomach but the pain medication has to be taken with food. I can diet nicely because I can't snack at all.

At least it didn't happen on the cruise.

It's a little warmer today. I think it's supposed to go up to something like -10C.

Take care everyone.

Fiona

[Viking]

Over here it's 10ºC/50ºF and pouring :mad:

Kim & Peter,
I hope you find a new job soon - We need you on the ship ::yes:: :wave2:

Fiona,
we keep our fingers crossed that you pain vanishes - and that the bill isn't too high.

Mike,
sorry about your Dad. My Grandma suffered from Alzheimer's too. When the disease really progresses its harder for the family than for the patient:( So we know what you're going through.

[padisneyfan]

We sent DS#2 back to college today. We have had his car to the mechanic twice while he has been home on break. The first time was when we had it towed to the garage on his way back to school after Thanksgiving. They couldn't find the problem but did do the inspection for him. It only seems to have a problem when it is being drive long distances, so Norm and Brian took it for a ride a week ago and didn't it nearly shut down again. So back to the garage, and they thought they located the problem and fixed it. So yesterday after getting it back, Norm took it for another long drive and was lucky to make it back home. He said it was worse than before. So we sent Brian off in my van again and we have to take his car back to the garage. I am able to drive it back and forth to work so not completely car less again. However, if they can't fix the problem the car does Brian no good to get back and forth from school. Of course, he has no money to buy a new car. So I guess I will end up floating another car loan to a child to buy a car. I am still waiting for DS#1 to pay me back for the car we helped him to buy nearly 2 years ago. I hate cars.

Norm and I went to AAA Disney Days this afternoon for something to do. Thought I would maybe win a door prize. No luck there.
What was funny was I ran into a couple of people I know from work. Both of them know we go to Disney all the time and cruise with DCL. So I ended up answering all their questions and helped to steer them in the right direction with making their plans. I should get a AAA commission. The Disney ladies who did the presentations were that interesting and made things kind of confusing if you didn't have some background information. Norm thinks that would be a great job for me, since I talk all the time anyway. Maybe that can be my retirement part time job.

Saturday was really cold. We haven't had single digits in a long time, we even built a fire in the fireplace. Today is a little warmer, in the low 20's. Downright balmy.

With both boys gone, and my hockey stuff nearly caught up for the year, I hope to start to scrapbook again. I need to get those past 2 cruise in the scrapbook before it is time to go on another one. However, for this afternoon I plan to just lounge around and enjoy the peace and quiet at the house.

Jeanne-- I sent you a pm with my reservation number.

Stay warm everyone.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[padisneyfan]

Fiona--- Hope you have a speedy recovery from your dental excursion. Sending pixie dust to you.

Mike--- So sorry to hear about the situation with your Dad. Hope everything works out. Pixie Dust your way.

I don't watch football, but saw on Headliner News that the Titans lost, but NC won. So we have some happy folks and sad folks. I thing the Eagles play today. Isn't Cathy an Eagle fan?

Nancy

[papa]

Cathy and Art are big eagle fans. We love them in spite of that:grouphug: Seriously I want to congratulate all of teams that are advancing to the next level. Mike

[Viking]

Hi Folks,

although there are no new cruisers so far :( I'll do an update some time this week to change Mary Jo's status from "red" to "greeen" and for some minor changes.
So if you happen to have requests for more changes, just mail them. :wave2:

[RellingTwin]

Another weekend gone by too fast. We are looking forward to our long weekend at HH in just 1 month from now! I sure hope it warms up some by then! It's darn cold here (current temp 29 degress!)

Mike, sorry to hear about your Dad:(

[papa]

Love the cooler weather. No mosquitoes to worry about. Hope that you have a great time in HH, Mary.

Have to run fix some breakfast as Katie is coming down this morning and Kathy is coming home after working last night.

Mike

[@GoofyNut]

OMG :earseek: The football games this weekend were real nail-biters. TG my Eagles won or I'm, afraid Art would have taken out the TV. AshLee was even hiding her head under a pillow.

Weather ... heck we are just glad when the temp is a + and not the -8 we were having. Put's a whole new meaning to cold as h*LL.

Fiona ... Hope your choppers are better soon. Don't you just love it, take this with food and this without .. BUT you need to take them both now. :teeth:

::yes:: If anyone is interested on staying at the Radisson, send me a PM for some details. Long story, keeping it a little low-keyed per their request. Eric ... you can put a little note on that in the update if you wish.

Well gotta get back to work ... have to go for another test at lunch and not sure how long it'll take and need to get some stuff done.

PS ... :earseek: Heard a rumor that "Goofy" was suing DCL for some injuries when hot got a curtain dropped on his head on the Magic ... anyone hear anything on this?

[piglet33]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
OMG :earseek: The football games this weekend were real nail-biters. TG my Eagles won or I'm, afraid Art would have taken out the TV. AshLee was even hiding her head under a pillow.

Weather ... heck we are just glad when the temp is a + and not the -8 we were having. Put's a whole new meaning to cold as h*LL.

Fiona ... Hope your choppers are better soon. Don't you just love it, take this with food and this without .. BUT you need to take them both now. :teeth:

::yes:: If anyone is interested on staying at the Radisson, send me a PM for some details. Long story, keeping it a little low-keyed per their request. Eric ... you can put a little note on that in the update if you wish.

Well gotta get back to work ... have to go for another test at lunch and not sure how long it'll take and need to get some stuff done.

PS ... :earseek: Heard a rumor that "Goofy" was suing DCL for some injuries when hot got a curtain dropped on his head on the Magic ... anyone hear anything on this?

@GoofyNut - I just sent you a PM about the Radisson.

Thanks,

Renee

[padisneyfan]

Morning everyone. The weather has been warmer the past 2 days, but the cold is returning tomorrow. :(

Had to have DS#2 car towed back to the garage. It is really cutting off now and can't even drive it. So hopefully, will be fixed this time.

When does Peter get back?

Have a good day everyone.

Nancy

[bettemom]

Where did Peter go ??????:scratchin :laughing:

[cdnmickeylover]

Someplace a lot warmer than the northeast is going to be. Burr....

[ARLO1]

he went to the most favorite place in the worlld - mickey world.

boy am i jealous....

arlene

[@GoofyNut]

:( Got the PM's some of you guys sent me ... not to worry, I'll get you the Radisson scoop shortly. Last night was not a good night.
Hope to be able to get it out tonite (it's home and I'm where-else but @ work).

I hope Peter and Jen and having fun where-ever they are ... :scratchin :scratchin .

Is it me or this post Christmas/Holiday ... winter funk worse this year than last?

:crazy: I wanna cruz and I wanna go now! :crazy:

[Hygiene99]

WOW I AM Busy.......

Well back home and lets just say it is cold....

I love singing Thank u Andy....

the trip went off as planned a total surprise for the 3 girls..
and a good time was had by all...
No lines at MK walked on to everything ... several times
yes it did get a little chilly down in Florida ... but we did not let that spoil our plans....


Was still better than the temp we have here........

OH and Viking We Will BE on that Cruise................Very Important...lol

MAY Not Get all the construction Project completed....
but will be on the cruise................

[piglet33]

Welcome back Peter and Jenn. Glad to hear that you had a good time even though it wasn't very warm.

[Twinave]

Welcome Back......Peter and Jenn, glad you had a good time. :bounce: :wave2:

[@GoofyNut]

:wave: Peter and Jenn ... so glad you got home OK and had a nice break in "somewhat warmer" weather.

[Hygiene99]

Ok where do we go next ???

Since we now have tickets from our airlines program ...
where do we go next ??? and also since i was watching
the prices on the tickets and was able to get a credit from them when the ticket prices went down had 6 tickets so it was worth it .. we now have a credit of about $230.00 bucks
Plus 2 tickets r/t any where Southwest flys.....

I have decided to let u folks plan our next trip lol
actually i dont know when Jen can get the time off....
Her schedule is booked up to july.....

Some good news ..... My friend and I Both got laid off at the same time... 12/02/03 and filed for unemployment well the co we worked for has not sent back the info .. needed for a claim...
So he faxed them his pay stub and they r going to Cut him 3 checks ..... I still have not recieved a check from unemployment
and have to go through the same thing.... however the nice folks at the unemployment office have not contacted me YET like they did with my friend ?? go figure ???

lol Peter

[cdnmickeylover]

Welcome back Peter and Jenn. Even Florida in cold weather is better than being at home! Temperatures here are supposed to get down to -30C tonight with windchill. I think it's around -20C at the moment. Takes your breath away.

[alikat99]

Hi everyone!! Fiona sent me a PM today, and I figured I would pop in to say HELLO!!! It's been such a long time since I've been over here to post.

Anyway, things with Chris and I are going well. Emily is getting more & more talkative each day. She has such a vivid imagination, that's for sure.

And, everything with my pregnancy has been going well. We found out before Christmas that we are having another baby girl. We've decided to name her Madison Ashley (nickname, Maddie). We talked to the doctor a few weeks ago, and he gave us an approximate date of April 28th for the schedule c-section. We're pretty excited!!!

The reason that we haven't been around the boards much is that we've been discussing the possibility that we're going to have to cancel/reschedule this cruise. With Maddie only being 4 months old, finances, and the instability of my job, we're just not sure if we're going to be able to pull it off. We still haven't made a final decision yet, and I don't think that we are going to until the last possible date (60 days before). So, there's still hope, but I hate to get excited to just find out that we have to cancel.

So, how is everyone doing? I'd start reading messages, but there is so many, and my time is short (Emily is napping, and I'm supposed to be working).

Take care and I'll pop in again later to say HI.

Amy

[@GoofyNut]

Amy ... so nice to hear from you and reallllllllllllllllllllllly glad your pregnancy is going well. Another little girl OMG how precious.

We can still hear Emily going "here fishy, fish" when we did the StingRay swim.

I realize that things are up in the air for you but take care and keep in touch.

Cathy @ GoofyNut

[cdnmickeylover]

Great to hear from you Amy and another girl will be wonderful. Maddie is cute already.

Hope that you'll be able to make the cruise but understand the pressures.

Going to be an auntie again in July but they don't know yet if it's a boy or a girl -- I think my SIL has an ultrasound scheduled for sometime this month.

Pop in again and let us know how everyone is doing and you must post pictures of Maddie when she arrives!!

Fiona

[Twinave]

Did I get it???

[Twinave]

Hi Amy, Congrats on your new DD. Hope you''re still able to cruise with us. But there's always next year if you can't. Don't let that be a reason to skip hanging out with us.:tongue:

Peter, What do you mean where do I go next? Didn't you know this group has been busy planning your entire winter?:hyper:

Fiona, how's the tooth?

Later, Ave'

PS WOW...Big Board! :p

[piglet33]

Well, it's snowing here in NJ. Really coming down too. Guess we're in for another one of those storms. Makes me really glad that I work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays so I don't have to take Haley out in this.

Great to hear from you Amy. I was thinking about you the other day and was going to PM you but got sidetracked and forgot. Great to hear that you're having another girl princess:. Hopefully you can get good use out of Haley's Princess dresses from the cruise. I really hope you'll be able to join us on the cruise so Haley and Emily can go to Flounders and play together. Well, if not, like Ave said, there's always next year.

Take Care and Keep in Touch.

[RellingTwin]

Hi Amy, glad to hear you and the growing family are doing well! I hope you are able to make the cruise, keep us posted!

Welcome home Peter and Jen. Sounds like a fine time was had by all.

Ave, I think you got it:bounce:

George got a big painting job! Yipee! I just have to hold the creditors off for a week and we will be "sitting pretty"!:teeth:

Has anyone seen "Cold Mountain" yet?? I have been wanting to see it. My friend/co-worker is a cousin of the guy who wrote the book (Charles Fraser) and has an autographed copy! I've heard it is a great movie, but may have to go see it by myself. I don't know if the kids would like it.

[Viking]

Glückwünsche, Amy & Chris :wave: But you have to think of the consequences if you don't crusie with us: This will mean no Apfelkorn for you :jester:

Over here we had some pretty bad storms and some minor floodings, even with effects on the USA: The new cruiseship "Pride of America", which is under construction in Bremerhaven at the North Sea coast, was pushed against the pier by the storm destroying its moorings. They had to evacuate the shipyard workers in a flash, but nevertheless four of them where injured. The ship listed heavily and now at least three decks are flooded. Now they have to find a way to get it up into the vertical again before they can determine how much damage was done to the hull and the machinery and if it can be repaired. :(

Ave,
congrats on #800. I'll send you a list with the motels soon, but will keep it to 3 or 4.
Ave & Mary,
they changed a lot on Anja's ward: The adjacent ward has been closed, but Anja's ward had to take over 8 beds and some personnel. Now they have to do the vacation schedule again and we hope that there aren't any changes for her. But we should know by next wednesday after their team-meeting. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

[cdnmickeylover]

We've seen Cold Mountain. I thought it was pretty good but not sure about kids liking it as it's a little violent. Not violence that isn't necessary but because of the civil war there are battle scenes and a couple of scenes at home that aren't blood free so to speak. The romance part is nice though.

Tooth -- went to the dentist yesterday morning and am due there again this morning at 8am. I have a large filling in the tooth and the dentist thinks that the tooth is cracked so depending on whether it is or not I'll have to have it out or I can finish the root canal -- either way I have to go to a dental surgeon so the saga won't be over yet and the cost won't be done with either. I have dental coverage but it doesn't cover everything and I could spend a vacation cost on the one tooth. Not sure yet what I'm going to do but frankly would rather go to WDW than spend the $ on my tooth. Not happy about it at the moment.

Take care everyone -- have to get ready to go find out how much $ this is going to cost.

Fiona

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, This is Kim here...

I am going to be positive :goodvibes that we are able to make the cruise in October so I am ready to start a new project.

What I need are photo's of DCL cast members in uniform. The photos can be of any and every one in a DCL uniform. The cast members at the terminal also. If any of you have photos showing cast members can I please get a copy, e-mail would be fine if your photos are digital. If not paper photos are just as good...

Thanks, Kim

P.S. any more info about a get together in DC in early April ??

[cdnmickeylover]

Hi Kim - not sure if we took any photos of cast members but I'll look.

Update on tooth -- it's leaving tomorrow. Huge crack in it all the way through and down to the pulp so there's nothing else that can be done.

Bad news is that I won't be able to drive for 24 hours afterwards and DS has to be at the amouries 8am Sat morning so Jim will have to get up and drive him. Jim's thrilled to bits about that.

Weather -- high today is going to be a balmy -21C but with the windchill will feel like -33C. Since I've been out already I can attest that it's darn cold out.

Off to work now since I won't be there tomorrow.

Take care everyone and stay warm.

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

KIM

the thing in your signature is not working

it starts with ,,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,.,., and ends with

and we will see if we have any pictures
What r up to now ????



Took out the trash and boy is it cold out ...............

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
KIM

and we will see if we have any pictures
What r up to now ????

Took out the trash and boy is it cold out ...............


It's a surprise. If it works you will see it on the :boat: . If we are not able to come :worried: then I will send it with you two....

Bye, Kim

It was -13 without any wind when I left our house and it is expected to get to -35/ -40 with the wind chill tonight and an hour north of us about -50 with the wind chill. Brrrrrrrrrrrr

[@GoofyNut]

Fiona .... :earseek: on your tooth ... take care and stay out of the cold afterwards.

Kim ... thought, try the Castaway Club for crew pictures ... that is if it dosen't matter who the crew member is. Also didn't B ernie have some pictures done with crew? I'll try and look for some I may have too. How you guys doing?

Cold as he:earseek: :earseek: here. The heck with "Calgon take
me away" ... DCL TAKE ME AWAY!

I'm going to try something to get out the Radisson update ... let me know if you guys get it.

[Twinave]

Kim, I just checked out our photos, not a single cast member unless you want the ones dressed up like Mikey or Minnie. I heard on the radio this morning that you guys would be getting some -40 degree weather. BRRRRRR!
Sending some FL sunshine:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
Later, Ave'

[RellingTwin]

Got the Radisson info...THANKS!

Kim, I tink I have some pics of the servers. I will look this weekend and send them to you.

[piglet33]

Kim - I only have one pic of one of our servers, but she's with Haley. I don't think you'll want that one, but if you do, let me know.

BTW - Keep warm. I heard it's brutal where you are. At least here, the wind chill is only -30 below.

Renee'

[piglet33]

Hi Everyone,

Well we're not staying at the Radisson anymore. I decided to try the new Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort that's near there. It looks gorgeous. I wound up getting a 1 bedroom studio that sleeps 4 (1 king bed and 1 pull-out queen sofa bed) for $100. That plus the 217' water slide and lazy river, and I was hooked.

Guess we'll have to meet up in the terminal or on the ship.

Renee'

[jeanneg]

Renee:
That sounds like a good deal, but how do you plan to get to the port. I'm pretty sure we'll be staying at the Hyatt MCO in October, but we're also doing the cruise in Aug with my kids and I'm thinking that they would enjoy the pool where you're staying.

[piglet33]

We're renting a car from Budget at MCO. My hubby will drop me and my daughter off at the Port, drive to Budget to drop off the car and take their shuttle to the Port. In the meantime, I can get us checked in and be waiting in line to get on the ship when he gets there.

We did this last year, and it was very easy to do. The only difference is we stayed in Orlando, because we went to MNSSHP the night before the cruise.

[jeanneg]

Renee:
So do you check in at the port without your hubby? Who holds on to his documents...and if you hold them, is there a problem with security? We will have our own car because we're driving down. Last year we planned to park it at the Radisson and take their shuttle. As it happened, they had no room in the van for all of us until close to noon. We thought we could do the DH drop-everybody-off thingy, but at the last minute we said screw it and paid the $70 to park at the port. Needless to say, it would have purchased alot of conch coolers!

[bettemom]

:confused:

Has anyone heard from Don & Colleen ?

Bette

[piglet33]

Nope haven't heard from Don or Colleen in a while. Last time, Don said Colleen was sick, but that was it.

jeanneg - I will hold my hubby's docs and passport and turn them in when I turn in mine and Haley's. My hubby just has to make sure he has a picture ID in case anyone asks him for ID. That's all we did. Did anyone else have any problems doing this?

[RellingTwin]

jeanneg...for the past 3 trips we have done the drop off/park at the Radisson thing. DH dropps kids and I off, then parks the car at the Radisson and hops on the next shuttle. One person with no luggage is very easy to get on the shuttle. DH kept his ticket, picture ID,birth certificate, then just checked in when he got to the port. When I checked in I just told the clerk that DH would be checking in later. NO PROBLEM! In fact, since DH is NOT fond of waiting on line, it worked out just fine!
Renee...maybe we will look into the RON JON thing. Do they have a shuttle, and do they allow you to leave your car there??? If so we might want to check it out. The slide sounds like something my kids would LOVE! Do they have a web site?

[piglet33]

Here is the website: http://www.ronjonresort.com/default.shtml

It looks like a great place. Shirley said she's checking it out tomorrow and will post more. Here's the link of the thread about this place: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4736250#post4736250

Renee

[piglet33]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
jeanneg...for the past 3 trips we have done the drop off/park at the Radisson thing. DH dropps kids and I off, then parks the car at the Radisson and hops on the next shuttle. One person with no luggage is very easy to get on the shuttle. DH kept his ticket, picture ID,birth certificate, then just checked in when he got to the port. When I checked in I just told the clerk that DH would be checking in later. NO PROBLEM! In fact, since DH is NOT fond of waiting on line, it worked out just fine!


Mary - when we did that a couple of years ago, DCL said not to have him keep his docs and wait in line, or they would have him fill out the credit card form again and other stuff. This caused a whole bunch of problems.

So last time, I kept all his stuff and he had his driver's license for a picture ID in case he needed it (he didn't). He dropped us off and returned the car to Budget and took their shuttle back. He waited in the security line and then took the escalator up to us.

Did all this change? Are you saying that he should hold all his docs and then wait in the long line to check in upstairs like I have to? I called DCL and was told different stories (I don't know why they can't be consistent with answers).

Thanks!

Renee

[cdnmickeylover]

Hi Everyone!

Last year we stayed at the Radisson but ended up taking a taxi to the port since we couldn't get on a shuttle til 2:30pm and wanted to be at the port much earlier than that. It worked out fine for us since I didn't want to end up at the port by myself. Since we are non-US citizens we both had to be there to check in together. Wish they had more agents on the nonUS line up because it was very slow even though it wasn't very long. We won't even have the option of checking in at the castaway line this year but oh well.

Let me know about the Caribe because it sounds interesting. Although we are planning to stay at the Radisson at this point we aren't locked into it. We haven't decided when we are going to WDW this time either. Before the rooms would probably be cheaper but afterwards there's the MNSSHP and the Food and Wine Festival.

Tooth came out fine although I have no recollation of it. I opted for the sedation which was great. Actually only have a vague feeling that it took a while to get it out and then I was lying on the couch. Jim brought the car around to the back door and I remember getting into the car but nothing about the drive home and getting into the house. I remember getting into my pj's and sleeping. I'm feeling better now as I've taken the pain killer. I think the biggest problem now is going to be the stitches -- they are supposed to dissolve in 5-7 days but I can feel them. I vaguely recall when I had my wisdom teeth out that I actually took one stitch out b/c I couldn't stand it anymore. :D

It will be another quiet weekend here for me which is ok but anyone who wants to be outside here is nuts. :crazy:

Fiona

[Viking]

Fiona
as we Germans are also considered as 'aliens' by your neighbours to the South :jester: we also have to queue up in that line. So a taxi could be worth a thought. We wouldn't use the parking space anyway and would use the shuttle only one way as after the cruise we will use Tiffany's for the return to MCO.
How much was the taxi-cab?
The Radisson offers an Internet-special for a room w/o shuttle & parking for $85. So Taxi & Internet-special could be about the same and more comfortable.
BTW, will you also go to MCO after the cruise? If so, we could share a van.
Pixie Dust to your tooth *~*~*~*~* or to the place where it used to be ;)

[ohioscootersdad]

Hello everyone,

Sorry we have been out of touch lately, we're still alive and kicking.

Colleen told me she got a P.M. from Kim or Betty, don't remember which.

Colleen booked our room at the Radisson a couple of days ago.

Josh can't make up his mind if he want's to go or not.(I would hate to have a cat6 for just me and my wife).

We had Becca's birthday on Friday, and mine on Sunday.

We have a new granddaughter due 3/20/04, we can't wait.

Give me a day or two to get caught up on this board, and I'll make Colleen post.

I better get back to work now.


Don:smooth:

[cdnmickeylover]

Eric - The taxi cost us about $8 with tip and dropped us right in the parking lot luggage drop off area so it was great. We will be driving again with our van and will be going back to Orlando afterwards so giving you a ride to MCO would definitely be a possibility. Last year I booked the internet rate almost at the last minute and had no problem with leaving the van at the Radisson for the week or taking their shuttle back to the Radisson after the cruise.

Feeling much better this morning but have to admit it will be nice to be able to chew food again in a few days. Although I love soup and pasta etc. a steak would be nice! It's been a great boost to my diet though.:D Plus the dog is thrilled because what I don't eat she's been getting.

Fiona

[ohioscootersdad]

Fiona,
What are you doing up so early?


Don:smooth:

[bettemom]

HARRY !!!!!!!!!!

[ohioscootersdad]

How are you Violet?

[jeanneg]

Wow, that new resort looks great! Thanks so much for posting the links as I hardly ever have the time to check out the main DCL discussion board anymore. It's going to come down to staying at this glorious new resort and parking at the port or staying at the so-so Radisson, parking there and taking a taxi (I don't want to deal with the shuttle hassle). The second option will cost more but I think it will be well worth it. Anyway, this will be for our family trip in August......still plan to stay at MCO in October.

[piglet33]

Hey Don,

Nice to hear from you. We were getting a little worried since you and Colleen have been MIA. Boy this weather makes me really want the cruise now!

Take care.

Renee'

[piglet33]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Wow, that new resort looks great! Thanks so much for posting the links as I hardly ever have the time to check out the main DCL discussion board anymore. It's going to come down to staying at this glorious new resort and parking at the port or staying at the so-so Radisson, parking there and taking a taxi (I don't want to deal with the shuttle hassle). The second option will cost more but I think it will be well worth it. Anyway, this will be for our family trip in August......still plan to stay at MCO in October.

I know what you mean about time checking out the other boards. It is getting so hard now that Haley is running around. I finally had some "extra" time the other day and came across that link. Boy am I glad I did. Hubby is thrilled too. He can't wait to try the water slide. I'll be in the lazy river while he's doing that.

Renee'

[ohioscootersdad]

Renee',

Can you email Colleen the link to that site with the slide, please?


Don:smooth:

[piglet33]

Originally posted by ohioscootersdad
Renee',

Can you email Colleen the link to that site with the slide, please?


Don:smooth:

Don - I emailed it to her and PM'd her with the info. Hopefully you can join us there.

Renee'

[Viking]

Folks,

the First Edition 2004 of The List is in your mailboxes - Check it out!!
OK, now I've gotta get in front of our TV: It's German Idol-time. CU:wave:

[Hygiene99]

I love German IDOL........fa la la

Man has it been chilly round here...


But where better to Watch the Super Bowl than

The Espn sports club ........ Kim would u like to come along ?
HEY did i mention im going to Florida On Jan 29th 2004

Just Jen and I no kids...... lol


have to go i here bellowing from the kitchen

u know the one supper is readdddddy....................

[Twinave]

Fiona, so glad you're feeling better.
Don and Colleen, glad you're still with us.:)
Eric, got the new list, Thanks!
Just finish "King of Torts" by Grishem, Very Good. Had to wait for it to come out in paperback, no money problems here.LOL
Later, Ave

[papa]

Glad that you are feeling better Fiona. Thanks for the list Eric.

Went and sprang Katie from Day Care yesterday and then when she came home she had a stomach virus. Kept her on pedialyte all night and most of the morning. She is doing better now.

Just finished a Cruizn rum and coke. We purchased the rum on our mystery cruise (disears) in 2002 on St. Thomas.

Pouring rain here at the moment and I am not complaining as we need the rain.

Anyone here in the state ready to do their federal income taxes? We are fortunate that here in Tennessee we have no state income tax. We do have a high sales tax and it is on food also.

Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Fiona, so glad you're feeling better.
Don and Colleen, glad you're still with us.:)
Eric, got the new list, Thanks!
Just finish "King of Torts" by Grishem, Very Good. Had to wait for it to come out in paperback, no money problems here.LOL
Later, Ave

I also waited for the paperback, Ave. Read it around xmas and liked it too.

We'll do our taxes in March so that the refund arrives in the summer well before the cruise. We usually get about $600 back - Will pay for the cocktails and the shore excursions :hyper:

[Hygiene99]

Papa the taxes r in progress I use an online system so i can add to them as i get the info i need... should have them before end of the month ....

AVE ...............the weather at the end of january better be nice .......
When we go to Florida ... We plan on Renting a car and going to loook at property in the orlando area... maybe something we could rent out .... but we think we would love to have some property in Florida..... Change legal address to Florida residents...
Any Suggestions and i better not hear Celebration.. BEEN THERE....
opened the door Snowing litely......

[Hygiene99]

Does anybody remember how many pages the last thread had in it ????

it is official we r going to stay at the rad....and my guess is that we would be there early evening hopefully have not looked at the flights yet......

[Twinave]

Peter, Weather is very nice in FL today. Hubby is outside in shorts and t-shirt as I type this. Hope it holds through the end of the month.
Getting my tax stuff in order.....I should be ready to file at the end of the month. Waiting for W-2s to come in.
Got an e-mail from Alikatt (Amy and Chris) They may be meeting us in Orlando next month. I am so ready for a vacation, even if it is just a weekend trip.
Got to get to the laundry...YUCK
Later, Ave'

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Does anybody remember how many pages the last thread had in it ????

it is official we r going to stay at the rad....and my guess is that we would be there early evening hopefully have not looked at the flights yet......

Peter,
we'll head over to the Radisson probably in the early evening, too. What about sharing a van again?

At German Idol they sing 99% English. This Saturday the had to sing Big Band stuff like New York, New York. The show before that the boys had to do Elton John and the girls Madonna.

[ARLO1]

hi everybody:

peter-if you are a florida resident you can get a discount on the disney cruised. usually they are offered 102 months prior to our cruise. andy and i have been able to get a discount our room ever since we have started cruising with disney.

fiona- i broke a tooth on new years eve(great way to end the year) and finally was able to get to the dentist last week. well now i have to go to the periodonist to get the gums cut to be able to get a crown(joy joy). the only problem is that i am a gagger(the dentist has it in big letters on my chart) and it is hard to have dental work done. i am trying to arrange to be knocked out to do the work and the impression for the crown at one time. then they will have to determine if i need a root canal boy when i do it i do it good. the approximate worst that it will cost me is a mere $3500 before insurance. choke. cant wait.

its absolutely freezing here and we got about 2 inches of slushy snow that froze.

gotta go....

arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

Arlene I feel your pain. I was actually lucky in that the oral surgeon had no problem using sedation to take the tooth out on Friday. I have no real memory of it at all which is good. I will eventually need an implant or a bridge but my dentist says that I can wait years for that so I'm going to as that will be $3000 that I know isn't covered by insurance. I have great 100% insurance for cleanings & fillings but I don't know about all that I had done. There's a yearly maximum too and thankfully my DS doesn't have any fillings and therefore he doesn't cost that much. I have a feeling that since I went to an oral surgeon to have the tooth out that it won't all be covered but at least some of it will. You still have to pay first and get reimbursed later though.

I totally sympathize. My biggest problem is the stitches which are driving me nuts cause I can feel them. I'm trying really hard not to take them out.

Cold again here today. It's a cruel joke to hear someone was out out in shorts and tshirts!!! Am going into work though. Not sure if I'll be there the entire day but thankfully we aren't really busy.

Take care everyone.

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

Viking more on the van please where r u coming from ???
airport?? can try it ? peter

all u other keep brushing......

[Suecot2000]

Hi all you 10/2 cruisers!

Just want to make you a little jealous. I'll be leaving this Friday for the 1-24 7-day Eastern on the Magic. I will think of you all as I board.

Thinking about spending some time in WDW before the October trip. But that will depend on how much time by sister can get off.

Just love to cruise!

Sue

[cdnmickeylover]

Hi Sue -- Have a great time!

You're cruising with Scratch!! Another Cdn diser. Hope you all have a great time!

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Viking more on the van please where r u coming from ???
airport?? can try it ? peter

all u other keep brushing......

We'll come from Panama City Beach, will do some shopping in Orlando, then drop off the car at Hertz and could take the shuttle from there to MCO to meet you. Depends on your time of arrival at MCO. As soon as you know when your flight arrives at MCO we should talk about it again.

[piglet33]

OMG - this is my 500th post!:teeth: I can't believe it. I never thought I'd make it pass 100. Yippee!!!!:jumping1:

[bettemom]

Horray for you....:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc check your pm

bette

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Horray for you....:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc check your pm

bette

Bette - I just sent you one back. :bounce:

Hey - how's the weather up there? It's 27 degrees here. We had snow and ice last night.

[Hygiene99]

Ok Viking it looks like we maybe coming in at 3:30
that day would that work for u ??? not sure yet
as the airline we use is not excepting reservation for october yet only til end of june.. will know better in about a month.....

peter

[Twinave]

Piglett..Congrats on #500!!!:earseek:

Sue...Have a Great Time! Wave at the port cam.:wave2:

Later, Ave'

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Ok Viking it looks like we maybe coming in at 3:30
that day would that work for u ??? not sure yet
as the airline we use is not excepting reservation for october yet only til end of june.. will know better in about a month.....

peter

May be a bit early for us, but let's wait until you have an ETA from the airline. Plenty of time left for planning.
But perhaps we may skip the shopping spree in Orlando as we may do all our shopping in St. Augustine, Charleston & PCB - Gotta talk with the 'Natives' about the shopping opportunities provided there (Hi Twins :hyper: ). In this case 330pm would be perfect.

[ohioscootersdad]

Hi everyone,

It looks like it will just be me and Colleen on this cruise(no Josh).

Josh informed us "I don't want to miss any school, now that I'm in middle school". He will stay home with grandma.

Eric, Colleen said she sent our new info to you, if not, everything is the same except, no Josh and no Mandy.

Well, I better get to work, gotta pay for these vacations somehow.

Don:smooth:

[cdnmickeylover]

Renee -- how cute is Haley??? Adorable picture.

Feeling better today. Worked til 3:30pm yesterday and we'll see how it goes today.

Still dark here -- how depressing but time to get DS up.

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

Sue, have a great time!

Don, sorry to hear Josh will not be joining us! DS will be disapointed:(

Eric, I picked us some tourist info while I was out this weekend. I will send it off to you soon.

Florida resident rate...we have a house in Florida, but can't get the discount because they asked for a drivers licence. Since SC requires we have a state licence within 60 days of moving here, we had to give up Florida resident status:(
If all I have to show is a Florida address on a mortage payment, maybe we CAN get it???

[ARLO1]

twinave:

andy has a florida license because he uses his parents address but i have a florida non driver id. i just went to dmv and got one there. perhaps you can just show your mortgage payment.

arlene

[Hygiene99]

Mary book your Sister in with your husband and u in with her Husband ... no one would know the difference u r twins....


Then u could get AVE's discount on on both staterooms
florida residents.....

I know i will be sharing a state room With Andy
and Jen will be sharing one with Arlene....
lol

:tongue:

Eirc we will have to wait and see right now it looks like that is the time for the flight or the other will be at 9pm
will keep u posted

[padisneyfan]

Morning Everyone.

Sue--- Have a great cruise.

Peter--- Two trips to Florida in one month, aren't you lucky.

Enough with winter, I am so ready for spring. Our driveway is a sheet of ice after the last snow/rain/sleet episode on Sunday. From the weather forcast it doesn't look like it is going to warm up anytime this week.

I just booked our flights for May on Air Tran on Sunday night. Good thing we did as the rates went up on Monday. Lately, Air Tran has been cheaper than Southwest. Plus Air Tran doesn't penalize you for 1 way since we are flying into Fl. Lauderdale, but departing from Orlando. Also, made reservations for Pop Century. No AP rates out yet, so may end up changing resorts after those no codes come out.

Fionna and Arlene-- I just hate the dentist. It took me over 2 years to make up my mind to get a crown for a broken tooth. The tooth didn't bother me and put it off a long as I could. Finally just did it this fall right before the cruise. We are lucky that we have 2 dental insurance policies so between the 2 of them it covers the majority of our dental care needs. Fionna, does your medical insurance cover the oral surgeon. I know that with wisdom teeth extraction that came under my medical insurance.

I won't decide if we are staying at the Radisson until I get my airfare for the Oct trip. If we get the late flight down, may just stay at the Hyatt at the airport. In Dec, with delays we never got to MCO until after midnight and would be so handy just to sleep right at the airport. Have plenty of time to decide.

Have a great day.

Nancy

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, Kim Here...

If I am still employed then we are hopefully planning on the cruise then stay at Disney until Thursday then leave for home.
Right now the plan is that we are going to drive down, if that happens then we will go right to the port hotel area, if we only do the cruise then we will fly and most likely spend the night at the Hyatt again, it was very convenient last year to stay there.
So in other words we have no idea what the heck we are doing...

Mike, any info on the get together for cherry blossoms in Washington DC ?? Again, if still working I will have lots of vacation time so we can plan on driving down for a few days for the Diser get together...

Better get back to the lab, I have a service tech here working on a piece of equipment and you need to keep a close eye on these guys, this equipment MFG charges for everything, on one invoice they once charged us for mileage, gas, and transportation... Huh ??? I was not born yesterday.....

Bye, Kim

[ARLO1]

peter:

i hope you can put up with andys snoring. he practically wakes the dead. my best sleep nights is when he sleeps in the recliner in the living room due to his bad back.

arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

Peter -- like the smilies!! Although it is decidedly unfair that you are going to Florida twice this month while some of us are freezing. They are actually saying that it feels colder this year because we don't have as much snow as we usually do which insulates the ground and makes it feel warmer. Regardless it's cold.

Feeling better today so hopefully that will continue.

Nancy our medical coverage I think would have covered the extraction if I'd have had to go into the hospital for it. Pretty much everything is covered medically here except for drugs outside of the hospital. For drug coverage and dental coverage you can have private insurance usually through your job. My dental coverage is great for regular stuff -- it's 100% coverage for cleanings, fillings etc. but doesn't cover specialist treatment. I was told that it would cover up to what a regular dentist would charge but wouldn't cover the extra that a specialist would charge which is ok by me. The prescriptions are all covered under my drug coverage which again is 100%. The best part is that I don't actually have to pay anything for the benefits with the way that the plan is set up here at work. The staff have to pay but the lawyers don't. Took me a while to figure this out and is an unusual perk because my brother (also a lawyer) has to pay for his benefits and he's only 80% covered. It all varies from work place to work place.

Now here's a question -- what the heck is the difference between a caucus (as in Iowa) and a primary (like in New Hampshire)?

Kim -- keep employed as we'd really miss you on the cruise!!

Fiona

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Fiona...here is your history lesson for today....in shortened terms...a primary is where voters simply go into the polling place/voting booth and cast their ballot for a particular candidate (usually their mind is already made up) A caucus is like a town hall meeting where people all meet up at either a public place or someone's home and hear speeches about the candidates and discuss the candidates before they actually vote for a candidate--this form would tend to sway someone who still isn't sure who they are going to vote for!! IMHO, if you've ever been to Iowa (and who would have a reason to go there??) or the northern part of Missouri (we have been here) there is not a heck of alot of anything going on in these towns so on a cold winter night in Iowa, why not get together for a fun gathering probably with food since there is nothing else to do!! Sorry if I've offended any people from Iowa!! When we were in Joplin Missouri (near Iowa border), it was miles between towns and forget about finding any restaurants or shopping...we finally found a Wal-Mart and thought that we had died and gone to heaven!!!

Both primaries and caucus' are where the candidates pick up delegates to the Democratic Convention (or Republican if Bush had any opposition)

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Sue, have a great time!

Don, sorry to hear Josh will not be joining us! DS will be disapointed:(

Eric, I picked us some tourist info while I was out this weekend. I will send it off to you soon.

Florida resident rate...we have a house in Florida, but can't get the discount because they asked for a drivers licence. Since SC requires we have a state licence within 60 days of moving here, we had to give up Florida resident status:(
If all I have to show is a Florida address on a mortage payment, maybe we CAN get it???

Thanks, Mary :wave2: Looking forward to it. I just ordered a guidebook called "The Old South" at Amazon.de, but I think the real planing will start after our return from England.

[Hygiene99]

I think it is fair that we get to go ...... to Florida again

Arlene I could sleep threw the sinking of the Titanic......

anybody going to be in florida at the end of the month

we r going to get in touch with a couple that we met on the cruise at our table for dinner and he also works at Disney..
and go to propety central.. that is a disney store for disney employees only where they bring all the other stuff.... they dont want anymore... for example old xmas decorations and such...

should be fun... they live just South of disney...

We r also going to hook up with SHIRLEY we have to have a special honeymoon basket made for My BIL.
and thought we would take a ride down to see her... she is a sweet heart.... to give her some of the stuff to put in the basket...
So when they go on there honeymoon cruise they will have there own personalised basket ..... with the stuff they like ....
and we r also going to Fed ex. there wedding picture
down so it will be in the basket ...

Peter

[Twinave]

HI Everyone, :wave:

Love the idea of swapping hubbys!:crazy: But does that mean I get George in my room (without veranda) and Mary get's my hubby (with veranda)???:eek:
Mary, You should check into the morgage thing. Might save you some $.
Kim, Glad to hear you're still working.
Don and Colleen, Sorry that Josh won't be joining us. Guess you'll have to have all that room by yourselves. :(
Fiona, glad you're feeling better.:teeth:

Got off early today and got so much done! Mailed packages to Rellingtwin and Alikatt. Sent Fed Ex to USAA for refinanceing of van. Brought DD to the orthodontist. Went food shopping, picked up DS from after school care, and started dinner! Whew! Hope I don't get off early tomorrow, it's easier to stay at work. LOL

:wave2: Hi to all you lurkers. I know you're out there.:wave2:

Later, Ave'

[piglet33]

Wow, Ave' you've been very busy. Lenny just went to the store and took Hurricane Haley with him so I'd have some peace and quiet. The only thing is now the house seems TOO quiet. Guess I can't win. Now the cat is yelling at me about something. Guess she thinks it's too quiet too.

Oh well. Talk to you guys later.

[RellingTwin]

Eric, could you please e-mail me your snail-mail address. I thought I had it, but can't seem to find it:confused: I will also give your address to the Charleston Tourist Center. They should keep your mail box full!

I also went grocery shopping. We have been out of EVERYTHING for about 5 days! The kids didn't even have cereal! (shame on me!:p )

Ave, I'm not sure the Fl resident rate is worth the hassle!I think you saved $20.00 last year??How about you and I get the Verhanda and George Mark and all 4 kids get the cabin without???:tongue:

I have looked into the new RonJon resort at the port, but I think we are going to stick with the Radisson. The $70 savings we get by being allowed to keep the car there, almost covers the cost of the room.

ANYONE ELSE THINK KIM NEEDS HER OWN SCREEN NAME???

I had a good laugh today, we were talking about the weather at work and everyone was complaining about how COLD it was this morning (33 degrees!)Of course it warmed up to 54 for most of the day. Add to that, the fact that "Winter" is only 6 weeks long and I have to laugh when I hear the complaints!Spring is just a few weeks away. We usually start our vegatable garden (panting seeds inside in pots) the 1st of Feb, them move them outdoors at the end of Feb.
I know I couldn't survive living in the North again. My "blood has thinned out" as they say down here!LOL!

I can't wait for Survivor to start!

[papa]

Hey Guy's husband swapping("What's up with that as Dan and Rosemary would say?")

Kim I think that we should shoot for the first Saturday in April at 12 PM est at the Smithsonian air and space museum. Anyone else have any other ideas? After 9:AM you can get a five dollar ticket that is good for the metro all day long. We stay in Alexandria VA and park the car at the station. The Metro gets us to where we need to go, although we make sure that we get out of dodge before the evening rush hour.

Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Hey Guy's husband swapping("What's up with that as Dan and Rosemary would say?")


Mike

What's the matter, Mike? Are you shocked or interested? :jester:

[RellingTwin]

Eric, I got the address. I will send the stuff this week. There are 3 booklets. In the one that is about tours, I marked the map to show where we live.Where you stay depends on what you want to do. Parking can be an issue downtown, so keep that in mind when picking a location. There is an Embassy Suites downtown that my family stayed in last year. It was very nice and very easy to walk to many of the historic sites. Mt Pleasent is nice but they are building a new bridge from Mt Pleasent to downtown and traffic can be pretty bad, due to the construction. If you give me an idea of your lodging budget I will do some research.
Charleston is a relativly small city and pretty easy to navigate ::yes::

[ARLO1]

this past cruise we originally were booked for a cat 11 room(sorry - we still dont treat ourselves and get a better room but hey we aren't in the room that much anyway) and got had a $200 on board booking credit. with the florida resident discount we were upgraded to a cat 10 room with a $300 discount. so we ended up with a better room and $100 differance. i'll take whatever they want to give...

arlene

[bettemom]

Hit wrong button....

Renee & Amy...check thread that has your name...LOL

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hit wrong button....

Renee & Amy...check thread that has your name...LOL

Hey Bette - thanks for that. I just went to their webpage and printed the info out. Now I will have to start video taping her.

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Eric, I got the address. I will send the stuff this week. There are 3 booklets. In the one that is about tours, I marked the map to show where we live.Where you stay depends on what you want to do. Parking can be an issue downtown, so keep that in mind when picking a location. There is an Embassy Suites downtown that my family stayed in last year. It was very nice and very easy to walk to many of the historic sites. Mt Pleasent is nice but they are building a new bridge from Mt Pleasent to downtown and traffic can be pretty bad, due to the construction. If you give me an idea of your lodging budget I will do some research.
Charleston is a relativly small city and pretty easy to navigate ::yes::
Thanks a lot, Mary.
What about that hotel ?:
Howard Johnson Hotel - Charleston
250 Spring Street
The room is $59 &tax per night and parking is free. The Embassy Suites are $119 & tax and parking is another $10.
The location of the Howard Johnson seems to me as good as the Embassy's - at half the price.

[padisneyfan]

MaryJo--- I'm so glad that someone understands what a caucus is. Everyone at work keep asking and no one had an official explanation. I'm not into politics and to think I have to listen to all this for 10 more months. The Iowa caucus most be similiar to Groundhog day here. A way to get together, have food and a good time. Except they end up making a decision at the end of the day.

Fionna---100% coverage for prescriptions is so great. Even with both Norm and my prescription plans we still end up with a substantial amount of money will spend on prescription drugs. Glad you are feeling better.

Peter--- How can you be going off to Florida when we have all sorts of job lined up for you? Did you not read your job schedule that we posted while you were away the last time.

Kim--- If Jim and Andy can get a screen name, it is time for you. Of course, Norm never reads the boards so he will never get a screen name.

Mike--- We will also do the Metro, but will be at the opposite end in Silver Springs.

Which I could be a Fl resident. I guess just visiting several times a year doesn't qualify me.

I'm not even going to touch the husband swapping.

Have a great day everyone. For those in the cold figid North stay warm.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[Viking]

Hi Folks,

just made our ressies for Panama City Beach, for St. Augustine and for the Radisson (Pre-Cruise Party :boat: )

BTW, just heard on the news that you're having National Hugging Day today, so please feel hugged by your German friends :grouphug:

OK, gotta catch some Zs now

[bettemom]

Well if I need a screen name then someone needs to come up with a good one.....

DC sounds great Mike.

WORK ... Another company is interested in going into business together, they have the customers and we have the lab. There will be a meeting next week and if it looks good then my job is saved, everyone keep your fingers crossed.

Ave, I will send you a PM tonight, Update for you.

Bye everyone, Kim

P.S. If we drive down for the cruise, remember NH has the cheapest liquor in the country and NO TAX... Get your orders in..

[Hygiene99]

Do u deliver ??? lol could use some chablis and vodka......

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

[Twinave]

Mary, I LOVE your idea about sharing cabins! But somehow I just can't see Mark and George agreeing to it. :confused:
Nancy, have you read Patterson's Beach House yet? Very good.
Arlene, which cat. are you going to get for 10/02/04?

Screen name for Kim contest. Let's see.....Labqueen, Sisofbernie, cookiecook, NHdizfan, .....ummmmm anyone else have an idea???:chat:

Got to go, dinner, kids, homework, ect....

Later, Ave'

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Mary, I LOVE your idea about sharing cabins! But somehow I just can't see Mark and George agreeing to it. :confused:
Nancy, have you read Patterson's Beach House yet? Very good.
Arlene, which cat. are you going to get for 10/02/04?

Screen name for Kim contest. Let's see.....Labqueen, Sisofbernie, cookiecook, NHdizfan, .....ummmmm anyone else have an idea???:chat:

Got to go, dinner, kids, homework, ect....

Later, Ave'

She has a lab and offers to bring cheap booze - Let's call her Moonshine :hyper: :jester: :teeth:

[ARLO1]

ave:

this cruise is a cat 10.who knows with every cruise we seem to be ugrading if we go on enough cruised someday we might be in the walt disney suite. one can only dream....

peter:

we're still waiting for the basement to be done.are we on the schedule yet...

andy and i are also game for dc...


arlene

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, Kim here...


Hey Peter, I will have your liquor requests here ready for you when you arrive for the siding party:laughing: :laughing::laughing:


Who else is up for the Diser meet in Washington DC ??


Bye, Kim

[piglet33]

Count us in for DC. Sounds like fun!

[Hygiene99]

man am I tired .....

just thinking about all these projects .....
well i have not done siding before but would be happy to help if u have some one with the knowledge of how to install.....

Im a Surveyor not a carpenter...

I just tell u where to put the skyscraper not how to build it...

anybody have an abundance of Dvc points????

seems we r in need of about 17-22 points for our up coming trip
we cant borrow anymore............
we would need to do a trade .....for points sometime in 2005

[padisneyfan]

Sorry Peter, I am point poor myself. By the time my children inherit my DVC membership they probably won't be any points left for them to use. We keep borrowing also.

Wow, today we are to get above freezing. Then back into the deep freeze.

Ave--- Yes, I read Beach House and really enjoyed it. My friend gave me the hard back last year. I just finished Dr. Death by Jonathan Kellerman. It was ok, but didn't enjoy as much as some of his others. I got some new books for my birthday so will be starting on them. These are G A McKevett Savannah Reid Mystery Series (Death by Chocolate). Light mystery reading. After reading so many James Patterson and Jonathan Kellerman, I need some mindless reading.


Back to work.

Nancy
::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo

[cdnmickeylover]

Wish it was above freezing here but nope it's not. It's cold and windy and snowy. A perfect day to be sitting on CC instead. We have an office lottery pool and everyone here would love to win Friday night as the jackpot is $25 million. If we won I think we'd be down in WDW as fast as we could get a flight.

Back to work since we haven't won the lotto just yet.

Fiona

[padisneyfan]

The last big Powerball winner was from York, but sorry to say it wasn't me. So still at work. I too would be out of here really fast if I won.

Nancy

[Hygiene99]

well i was bored so i decided to try priceline and hotwire this afternoon since we get in really late the first night of our next trip i thought iwould try hotwire for a room so i punch in the info and it says for 48 bucks we could stay at a downtown disney 3 star hotel.... so i agree and it ends up being the old marriott
wich is now the holiday inn at down town disney...cool

so then for the next night i go over to priceline
punch in 38 buck for a 3 star and my offer was excepted

Disney area at the Sheraton Safari Resort ok so now we r up to less than a hundred bucks for 2 nights ...

we have an SUV witch i got from Alamo for 105.00 for the trip so
we dont mind moving around....total with taxes130.00
jen now says we can stay at a Disney resort for the last night

oh yea going back on priceline and hotwire tomorrow to see if we can get a better rate for a convertable going to see if i can get the car for less than $100.00 save a couple of bucks ....if i can save 30 off the car i can go back on hot wire and get another room for that lol

we leave next thursday .....for along weekend

[Twinave]

You Go Peter!http://smilies.crowd9.com/otn/realhappy/yl2jump.gif:cool1:

[piglet33]

Way to go Peter.

I used Hotwire a couple times and was very happy with what we got when we went to Maryland.

Have a great trip.

Renee'

[Hygiene99]

ok got the car it is an Compact for $61.00 total
and saves me $70.00 bucks hey those sites r kinda fun ...

however the best deal to be had was right on Alamo's website
everybody else wanted more....

$70.00 that is dinner at the flying fish....................

Jen says Get on the phone with Dvc for the other night......

She wants her Boardwalk....(DVC)

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :tongue:

OH YEAH Jen was contacted by Disney magazine the had a few question for her and would like to publish her comments on DCL.
with her name and where she is from .... Dont know for sure if she is going to be published .....she is excited...

We have our home page on Aol set to Orlndo makes it easy to see the weather in our fav spot...

[padisneyfan]

Peter--- Did you notice that Alamo is now charging for the extra driver even if it is your spouse? When we went to WDW in Dec, they wanted to charge me but my receipt said that the spouse was free since I booked in Oct. However, when I was just checking prices for our May trip, noticed this on Alamo's site that all extra drivers are 4.99/day. I don't mind for a short trip but when we are there a number of days we both drive. So I booked with Avis with my AARP discount and $25 off at check in.

I will keep checking until we leave for better rates. I'm just not brave enough to do priceline or hotwire. I guess it is a control issue with me.

Nancy

[Hygiene99]

Thank u for the tip i will make sure that they do not charge me for that............... no extra driver jen will do all the driving ....
lol

[cdnmickeylover]

I just think it's totally unfair that Peter & Jenn are going again to WDW while we are stuck here. Wahhhh. Just kidding. Sounds like a great weekend.

We are going to see 'The Producers" tomorrow afternoon so that should be good. At least this weekend I'll be getting dressed instead of lying around in pain in my pj's. :Pinkbounc

Also have to finish putting away the Christmas stuff that I haven't been able to do but the big thing is that I get to clean the bathroom!!!! Can't seem to get my darling DS to clean the sink when he shaves.

Cold here but it is sunny so it's not too bad. Course it will soon be dark but it was sunny!!!!

Must finish up a couple of things so that I can leave for the weekend. :tongue:

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

U want to hear unfair .... the last trip we took got us a ticket from southwest because we are members of the rapid rewards program they offer............. still waiting to get them in the mail
then we can travel r/t anywhere Sw fly's

so for this up coming trip since it was sort of last minute
and Southwest had nothing left for good times nonstop of course we went with Song Airlines out of Boston...
So im reading the Cruise Board and find out that for $350.00
each u can get a cat 11 on the JAN 29th wonder sailing...

So i go on to Song Airlines web site to See if they have a flight time early in the morning so we could make the cruise...

And they have an add that says fly between Boston and ORlando twice and u get a free ticket ....
So when i go on and book the air fare for the October Cruise
Witch gets me the 2 flights u need ... So we r Getting another ticket For free travel on Song....

We r not going on the Jan 29th Cruise the Doctor Jen works for
paid about $200.00 p/p to go to dental convention class in Boston the day we leave it is a class on how to be a team player... would not be very Teamly of her to bail on them...
Even though she is a real team player....

[Twinave]

Only three weeks till our Disney trip!:bounce: I've been burning up the internet looking for deals and making plans. I found one excellent deal on tickets. Fl resident 4 day park hopper pass for $109. And even though we will only be there 3 days, it is still the best deal. I have also checked out menus, looking for a place to eat our dinner on our Anniversary. I've settled on The Rose and Crown, Great Britian (Epcot). We've never eaten there, and it sound great. Also we've decided to go to the Animal Kingdom Lodge for breakfast on the day we head home. I can't wait to check that place out. :) Maybe one day we will be able to stay there.

Fiona, Hope you enjoy "The Producers". Don't worry, you'll be cruiseing soon. Hang in there.:teeth:

Nancy, Have you ever read anything by John Palmer? He writes medical mysteries. Very good stuff IMHO.

So sad about Captain Kangaroo.http://cmw.dailymoviereviews.com/contrib/edoom/sad2.gif

Later, Ave'

[Twinave]

Just got off the phone with Disney. Saved $100 off our room. Got the Fl Resident rate!:bounce: Also made our dinner and breakfast reservations. Now all we need to do is buy the tickets and we will be all set! 3 weeks...Can't wait!

[padisneyfan]

Ave--- So which hotel are you staying at? I don't remember reading that. Good news about the FL resident rate. I really do need to move to Fl to get all those special deals.
I don't think I have read anything by John Palmer, will have to check for his books at the used book store. I'm a little behind on my reading so have a back up of books right now. I've been lazy in the evenings.

All this talk of people going to WDW makes me want to go again now. Even though I was just there in Dec and will be going in May. Plus am helping someone at work plan her June WDW vacation. I'm homesick for the Mouse::MickeyMo
Or maybe I should get on the 1/29 cruise for $350.

We are having more snow this weekend. :mad: So I made the traditional run to the grocery store in case we are snowed in forever. Don't want to run out of toliet paper or food. Mine is more don't want to run out of Diet Pepsi.

Fionna-- Enjoy "The Producers". I have heard it is great.

Off to bed for me.

Night all.

Nancy


::MinnieMo

[papa]

Hi everyone!

I have been trying to lurk but at home it is impossible with the 2 jobs and a son and daughter in law on the computers all the time. So I am at work now and waiting for the next go around in the care and feeding of little crumb snatchers.:p

I had an awful scare yesterday at Logan's. Katie was eating a french fry when she became choked on it and couldn't get it up or down and was clawing at her mouth and turning a deep red. There was no sound. My two daughters and Mike were looking at her horrified and I guess I was closer or quicker but I hauled her out of the booster seat and flipped her over my forearm and smacked her between the shoulder blades twice and the thing came out. That cry was so sweet to hear. I am still shaking.

Mike and I are looking forward to seeing people in DC. The only thing is that it is still weeks away and I want to go today. I really need a break and so does Mike.

Gee, I feel so jealous of Peter and Jen getting to go to Fl. twice so quickly. Sigh, wish it was us.

Everybody get and stay well. Mike isn't feeling too well right now. I hope we don't have any tooth problems before our next outing. (Dis meet or Cruise) I know we have dental appointments soon coming up. I guess I need to call the dentist.

Today on the way home Mike and I saw a forcenthia (sp) bush that was sheltered by a huge ceder tree that was blooming! It was so pretty. I just will be so glad when Spring gets here.

Take care, Kathy with a K

[Viking]

I officially started this years convertible-season yesterday: We had fair blue skies at 3°C/37°F. Some people stared like this :earseek: and obviously thought I was:crazy: , but I felt :cool2: and enjoyed the good weather with the heater running and the seats warming my backside. Today I did it again when I went to a local dealership for the premiere of a new hard-top convertible by Renault (French manufacturer). Anja had to stay home because she caught a bad cold. - No, she didn't drive with the top down. She probably caught it at the hospital or on the train.

Now we're nearly completely set for Cruisetoberfest III:
We have ressies for St. Augustine, Charleston (Thanks, Mary:wave2: ), Panama City Beach (Thanks, Ave :wave2: ) and the Radissson (Thanks, Cathy :wave2: ). We arranged transportation from the ship to MCO (Thanks, Fioana :wave2: ) and will probably share a van to the Radisson (Hi, Peter :wave2: ).
We booked some dives at our dive base in Crystal River and tonight I will make the ressie for the hotel there.
Now we only have to make the ressies for our air and the car. This we will do next months as one of Germay's largest travel agency offers free upgrades for the car when booked before 02/29. We always book a Ford Taurus with GPS at Hertz. Hertz usually doesn't have that car available and then tries to make us pay for an upgrade. The last time they wanted us to pay for an upgrade to an SUV: They demanded as much as we already had payed in Germany, but I insisted on a sedan with GPS and they had to give us a Volvo with GPS, because they didn't have any other GPS-equipped sedan available - at no extra-charge, of course. I can be very convincing - even in a foreign language :teeth: The contract with the German TA explicitely says "If the booked category is not available, you will be entitled for a free upgrade." Needless to say, that I hope that as usual they won't have a Taurus again ;)

Ave, congrats on getting post#900!!
And just in case someon missed it: The DIS now has more than 60,000 registered members!!! Good Job, Pete & Thank you for providing that wonderful platform:grouphug:

[Twinave]

I got#900? :eek: Didn't even notice. I was on a roll last night. So excited about saving the money on our room (we're staying at the All Star Sport) that I was paying zero attention to post numbers. I went ahead and bought our tickets too. So we are all set, less then 3 weeks to go!:Pinkbounc
Got a call from my boss at job #2 this morning. She has 4 shifts for me next month, which is great! I only got 2 shifts in Jan. Need the money for Mickey t-shirts!::MickeyMo
We're taking the kids bike riding at the State Park later this afternoon. Hoping to see some deer.
Kathy, So glad Katie is OK. I had to do the Hiemlik on DD when she was 3 years old. Candy came flying out across the room, I didn't stop shaking for an hour. Thank God you were there.http://smilies.crowd9.com/contrib/corky/corkysm60.gif

Later, Ave'

[Hygiene99]

We r also going to the rest. at the Animal Kingdom lodge ...
BOMA it is called we loved it the first time and the second time we went and will visiting again..................

[jeanniec]

Just a short update from North Carolina. Weird weather -- we had a great day, sunny and up in the mid 60's. But tonight we're expecting an ice storm that may last thru Sunday night -- hard to figure that one out. Hope the weather forecasters are wrong again.

My friend in Tampa is going to Disney next week with her sister and BIL -- snow birds from Canada. They are also staying @ All Star Sports for $50 a night, I think. She said they could have gotten BC for $70 a night. I find that hard to believe -- I didn't think you could ever get a Deluxe that cheap even with the Florida resident rate. Sure wish we lived in Florida -- she also gets some fantastic rates on cruises, but not DCL.

[papa]

A teenager told a friend of Kathy's do not go to Florida. She called it God's waiting room. It is filled with old people just waiting to die according to her.:tongue:

Hope that everyone has a great weekend.

Stay warm everyone. Mike

[papa]

Just a quick post as this is #2000 for Kathy and me. Mike

[Viking]

Congrats on #2000, Mike'n'Kathy :wave:

Anja has such a bad cold that I had to sleep with earplugs tonight - No kidding!!! She called in sick today for the week and has to see our Doc tomorrow :(

[jeanneg]

Hi jeannie...
We're experiencing weird weather here in Raleigh as well.
Yesterday was like spring for us also....low sixties and gorgeous. Today is a different scene altogether.....it's now been snowing for the past 3 hours and the news is reporting all sorts of spin-outs and fender-benders. There's no doubt about it: southerners have no idea how to drive in the snow, but still they all make a mad dash to bring in a week's worth of groceries for a day-long shut-in! We'll be fine as long as the power stays on......I gotta round up my 10 "D" batteries to put inside the $19 TV I bought at Target after the ice storm of 2002 (yep, the batteries cost almost as much as the TV!) Today my book club was supposed to view the movie "Cold Mt" as a group and then follow it with a mini-discussion at a local coffee shop. Our regular meeting was this past Wednesday and we were all very disciplined about not seeing the movie until we read and discussed the book. Unfortunately, the weather made us cancel our plans, so now it's definitely a hang-around-the-house day.
I know all the die-hard northerners are laughing at how the whole state shuts down when we get 3 in" of snow, but it's true. My guess is that schools will probably be closed tomorrow due to the adverse weather conditions!
Stay warm everyone!

[piglet33]

Congrats Mike and Kathy on #2000. :earseek:

[Viking]

Ooops, just saw that I still had "Touchdown in Charleston-09/15" in my signature - Now it shows Orlando and the correct date (09/11).

We got about half an inch of snow last night, but it was washed away in the morning by some rain.
Jeanne, it's the same over here: 2'' of snow and every motorist blows a fuse :mad: I especially detest all the je*ks w/o snow-tyres who get stuck at the slightest slope and block everything. Every radio- or TV-station and every magazine starts telling everybody as soon as September that at temps below 7°C/44°F regular tyres lose most of their grip and that everybody should get some snow-tyres or at least all-season-tyres, but only about 45% switch their wheels - Although the insurance company may refuse to pay when something happens.

OK,
gotta take care of my sick DW now :wave2:
Anja says 'Hi', too (With a slightly different voice ;) )

[Twinave]

To the North Carolina Jeans....Stay warm, safe, and don't drive unless you have to. This does not include going to the movie theater to see Cold Mountain. :crazy:
Papa...Congrats on #2000. And many happy postings in your future! I happen to like living in God's Waiting Room. Ya gotta wait somewhere.:jester: :jester:
Went bike riding yesterday. There is a State Park about five minuets from our house. Not to many people around this time of year. We got to see a bunch of deer, one large group of about 10 does, and a few scattered single does, and bucks. Also saw an alligator, and assorted other wildlife. The trick to seeing the deer is to go around 4-5 pm, when the temp. and sun start dropping. We had so much fun , we are going again today. Nothing like cheap entertainment!!!!:teeth:
Eric, we are going to attempt the Jager-Sahne Schnitzel tonight. Wish me luck. Thank goodness you sent a translation for the directions. Please tell Anja we are wishing her a speedy recovery.
Later, Ave'

[Viking]

Ave,
if you really get hooked to German food, I will try to find a bilingual or English-only cooking book for you and bring it in September. And I can also bring more of the ready-to-cook bags.
We prefer Asian, Mexican and Italian cuisine. We usually only eat at typical German places when we got visitors from the USA ;) In March some friends/colleagues (I'm glad that they're both) from Denver will come over and I already started planning where to take them: Rhine Valley, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, etc.
We would love to take your and Mary's family there, too!!!
Perhaps after your elections the value of Dollar rises again to old heights and travelling to Europe becomes affordable for Americans ;) But please not earlier - We've got to do some shopping in the US :teeth:

[Twinave]

Eric, So Funny, We just got back from our bike ride, and I started the Jager-stuff.LOL DD came into the kitchen "What smells so good?" Serving it up in about 30 min. with mashed potatoes and peas/carrots.
One of my co-workedrs has suggested that we take you to a small downtown place called Pappes, which serves German food. My response was, I think they get enough German food in Germany, maybe they would rather eat American food. I know I would not want to go all the way to Germany, and then dine on NY strip and baked potato. LOL
Theree are two places we Have to take you to eat. Both serve seafood. The first is a place I work at as a child (25 y/0) Great food, woderful service. It's called Captain Andersons. Look it up on the net. I know it's there. The next place is a very small local oyster bar, that serves the BEST fresh blue claw crab in NW Fl. It's called Billy's Oyster Bar. And the oysters are pretty good too.
Gosh, the food is smelling so good, I have to go.
Later, Ave'

[jeanniec]

Hi Jean in Raleigh. Sounds like we are having the same kind of weather. I don't think we have had more than 1" of snow, but lots of ice. Hope the power lines don't go down again -- no fun freezing in the cold. We won't get out of our street tomorrow. I don't think there can be more than a 5 or 10 degree incline to get up the "hill" from our house, but I can never make it. Maybe it's just the way I drive. One thing I must say -- when I first moved here I couldn't believe how everything shut down with just a little snow or ice, but considering that they don't salt or plow any side streets here, it is whole different story from Illinois where the trucks are out salting and plowing as soon as the precipitation starts. And it's hard to believe that the main power lines are not buried underground here. With all the trees, a little ice downs the trees and the power lines go with them. The lines in our neighborhood are all underground, but that's no help when there is no power running to them. Well, at least I don't have to worry about my mom and loss of power since she is now in assisted living and I am sure they must have a backup generator if needed (I hope).

[Tulirose]

I knew I would find you guys here, right where I left ya.

Just wanted to say, heading down to Florida in April. Another niece has decided to tie the knot and this one will be in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ave? What do you know about Ft. Pierce???

Anywho, after wedding we figure on stopping by for a few days visit in WDW. Anyone happen to be going there in April???

Hugs to you all. Hope y'all are staying warm.

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Eric, So Funny, We just got back from our bike ride, and I started the Jager-stuff.LOL DD came into the kitchen "What smells so good?" Serving it up in about 30 min. with mashed potatoes and peas/carrots.
One of my co-workedrs has suggested that we take you to a small downtown place called Pappes, which serves German food. My response was, I think they get enough German food in Germany, maybe they would rather eat American food. I know I would not want to go all the way to Germany, and then dine on NY strip and baked potato. LOL
Theree are two places we Have to take you to eat. Both serve seafood. The first is a place I work at as a child (25 y/0) Great food, woderful service. It's called Captain Andersons. Look it up on the net. I know it's there. The next place is a very small local oyster bar, that serves the BEST fresh blue claw crab in NW Fl. It's called Billy's Oyster Bar. And the oysters are pretty good too.
Gosh, the food is smelling so good, I have to go.
Later, Ave'

Glad you liked the schnitzel!!
Talking about restaurants: Anja unfortunately doesn't like seafood :( and both of us detest oysters - Sorry.
But we love Cajun or things like meatloaf, turkey, etc.
I know it sounds strange: Anja coming from the coast and not liking seafood :confused: Nevertheless I check out that Captain Anderson's.



Rosemary,

good to hear from you :wave2: Say Hi to Richard:wave:

[Viking]

Ave,

I just checked our Captain Anderson's menu and there's also some food for Anja on it. She eats fried fish and the chicken dishes are also OK for her.
Looking forward to dine there.
If there is a Cajun restaurant at PCB we would love to go there, too.
PS: You're right with your assumption about Germans not wanting to eat German abroad (WE even rarely eat German at home-LOL), but I must admit it could be funny to check if that place is as German as they advertise ;)

[RellingTwin]

Rosemary!! Nice to see you!How nice that your neice's wedding allows you a trip to WDW.
Hi to Richard and Richey.
Ave...YOU cooked!??I thought that was Marks job??:eek:

Another work week in front of me:rolleyes:

Everyone stay warm!

[Viking]

Hi Mary,
you're up early!! I've completed all our ressies and also put the HI Riverview into our routing planner.


Ave,
I hope we can walk to Cpt Anderson's or you must give us a lift: I just checked out their cocktails:tilt: :faint: I think I'd better not drive :crazy:

[ARLO1]

Ave:

Andy and I have eaten at Rose and Crown several times and just love it. Good food.

I think the author you are thinking about is Michael Palmer. He is a good author.

Its Monday morning. back at work. Blaaaaaa. Thought we would have a snow day. Maybe tomorrow...

Hope everybody is well......

Arlene

[jeanneg]

Well, the worst of this is finally over......we got about 4 inches of snow, but then it turned to sleet and everything is a frozen blanket today. All of Raleigh is shut down......even hubby had to close his office. I just heard that statewide there were over 3,200 fender benders with over 1,000 in the Raleigh area alone. Some people just don't heed the warnings. At least there was no widespread loss of power, so we still have our TV and appliances and, best of all, heat. It's in the teens here right now which is very cold for us. Due to the conditions of the roads, schools should be closed for at least another day or two. Hope you fared well in the Charlotte area....I heard you had less snow but more ice....power still on?

[padisneyfan]

Snow, Snow and more Snow. It snowed 4" on Saturday and we had another 8" over night. However, we still were able to make it to work. Did I mention that "I HATE WINTER". Even Norm is complaining. He has used his snowblower more than he has wanted the past 2 winters.


Yesterday, we went to AAA Cruise Day. I thought a little diversion from the cold and snow would help. We went to the Holland America Alaska presentation. We might do that in 2005. However, the thought of going there after a bad winter just doesn't appeal to me. I want somewhere warm. I guess we will just wait to see what next winter is like before we make any reservations. We also went to RCCL presentations. They now have several ships leaving from Baltimore that do the Carribean, Bermuda and Canada. Actually the one 11 day cruise in the Fall to New England and Canada looked really interesting. Plus Carnival and Celebrity also leave from Baltimore. So many options are now near us that we don't need to travel to Florida to cruise.

I also went to the packing presentation, by the packing queen Ann McAlps. She has been on alot of the talk shows. Did learn some tips. She packs everything into a 22" suitcase, her carry on and a large bag which contains her purse. I don't see that happening, but at least I can use some of her tips. And yes, she uses alot of plastic bags. Norm said I should have bought her book. Maybe next time I go to AAA will pick one up.

Well, since I am at work I should go do some.

Nancy

::MinnieMo

[Hygiene99]

NO snow here yet ...on its way.... tuesday and Wednesday...


Hey did i mention im going to florida on thursday????

kim please email us your home address so we can get the card back to u .. Rain forest one..

ok for now...

[cdnmickeylover]

No snow here yet although it's supposed to hit sometime today and then more overnight. Hoping for a snow day tomorrow!! DS is off school all week -- it's exam week and he's finished as they started last week and his were all last week. He's supposed to clean his room but we'll see. He was up late last night and I suspect that my house will be full of young men up to all hours of the night. They tire out the dog which is quite amusing because she stays up with them to all hours and really crawls in the morning when I insist on putting her out.

The Producers was good -- at least the second half was. Have to admit that when we left the house I wasn't feeling that great so took some aspirin and then ended up sleeping through a good chunk of the first act. Since I suspect it will run here for quite some time might have to get tickets and go see it again when I'll stay awake the entire time.

Tooth (or lack thereof) is feeling ok today. Now am going to have to get used to it not being there.

Must get back to work. If it starts snowing I'm leaving. Even though we live in the great white north there are lots of people here who still don't know how to drive in the snow.

Fiona

[Viking]

Fiona,
good to hear that your jaw is better::yes::

We'll also have lots of powdery, white precipitation - At least the weathermen say. The next three days are forecasted to bring a lot of snow. Fortunately blackouts are unheard of over here as everything is underground - We're such a small country that we can't waste precious land for telephone poles, etc ;) 1000 fender benders sound tough for me. We had as many during last week's snowfalls nationwide with a population of 82 million people.

[cdnmickeylover]

Our wires are underground as well but that doesn't mean much as last August showed!!:o

Still waiting for the snow to start. Not sure whether to hope for a snow day tomorrow or hope that it just bypasses us totally. So far this year we've been lucky in terms of snow. Everytime they have said that we are going to get a lot we haven't. The cold on the other hand hasn't bypassed us at all. Nearly froze this morning filling my gas tank.

So can't wait for spring.

Fiona

[Viking]

Fiona,
if need for extra energy arises we can tap into the Austrian, French, Italian and other nets - And vice versa.
But you may be right: Projections for the future predict that blackouts may become possible over here too, if we do not further improve our network and build more power plants. Especially with the shutting down of our nuclear plants within the next 20 years.

[cdnmickeylover]

Eric,

When Ontario needs more energy we tap into Quebec and New York. The grid obviously has some problems though because of last August and because a brutal ice storm in 2001? caused the grid to collapse around Ottawa and through parts of Quebec for up to 3 weeks. We are looking at putting on line a nuclear power plant and closing the coal plants. Haven't paid that much attention to it but I guess I should.

Predictions for snow here are 15-25 cm of snow between tonight and tomorrow night. So far it's clear but all kinds of activities for tonight have been cancelled such as night school etc. We'll see what happens.

Actually just looked out my window and it's starting to snow lightly. Am stuck here til a client arrives at around 5:45pm so I'm hoping it doesn't get bad really quickly.

Don't worry about the southern states not being able to handle snow -- a couple of years ago the Toronto Mayor called in the army to help clear snow. It's been a joke ever since that Toronto can't handle snow either.

Fiona

[Twinave]

Eric, We will drive you home from Capt. A's. No problem. And yes, you could walk there from my house. And yes, there are 2 very good Cajan places. I'll see if I can find you any websites.
Arlene, Yup, you're right, it is Michael Palmer....John Palmer was in my 5th and 6th grade class. LOL And thanks for letting me know about the Rose and Crown. I'm leaning towards the Prime Rib. :p
Rosemary, how nice to hear from you! Sorry, :( the only thing I know about Ft. Pierce is that it is in Fl. But glad you'll get a Disney trip in April.
Hey Peter, weren't you going to Fl? :jester:
Sorry to report, still no snow here.:sunny: :smooth: Sorry, I can't help it. :crazy:

Later, Ave'

[piglet33]

Hey Guys,

Not sure if anyone is interested in staying at the Ron Jon Resort, but there is more info here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4790129#post4790129

Paige3 posted this:

Originally posted by Paige3
Ok guys, just in case you missed my earlier post, mention code 102 from the Feb. issue of the Florida Travel Magazine and you should get 25% off. I made reservations for April and got the discount. It brought my rate down to $142 from $190 for a 1 bedroom!!

I'm going to call them tomorrow to see if I can add the code onto my rate. :teeth:

I thought I'd pass along this info in case anyone wants it.

[papa]

Hi guys. Rosemary good to hear from you.:wave2: to all the family. Kathy has asked for time off from work for the first weekend in April for the Washington DC meet of the Cruisetoberfest III bunch. Hope that the cherry blossom trees are still in bloom.

Eric we went by the Volkswagen dealer and Kathy and I both fell in love with the Tourge. Just wish that we could get it in a diesel over here. She liked it so much she talked about trading Scarlet in on it. Then she saw the price tag. $37,500-45,000. Have to hit the lottery to get that baby. Mike

[RellingTwin]

Yipee, my taxes are done!:bounce: Refund will go towards the cruise (after I pay off a few things:eek: )
I am reading "Street Lawyer" by John Grisham. Very good book so far.
Renee, I looked at the RonJon resort, but unless they add a shuttle, I'm sticking with the Radisson. Maybe we can come visit you there:p

I have a new favorite TV show! Cell Dogs! They showed a SC program tonight that the inmates were training guide dogs. The training "outings" took them to Hilton Head! It is so wonderful that these inmates can do something so positive for other people, while learning (for many of them for the fisrt time) to be responsible, patient, and loving.

The rain started tonight just as the sun was going down, and the temps dropping. They are calling it "Icy conditions" . Some of the night classes at some of the colleges were cancelled and DS boy scout meeting was cancelled :( But no worries...Spring is just a few weeks away:sunny:

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa

Eric we went by the Volkswagen dealer and Kathy and I both fell in love with the Tourge. Just wish that we could get it in a diesel over here. She liked it so much she talked about trading Scarlet in on it. Then she saw the price tag. $37,500-45,000. Have to hit the lottery to get that baby. Mike

Mike,
right now Germans re-import the Touareg from the USA to Germany: The V8 is €56,000 over here, but due to the very favourable $/€-exchange-rate it's only €32,000 in the US. Even after shipping, taxes, and refitting the car to German standards (Tyres, lights) you save roundabout 15 Grand.
Over here it is available with a 2.5litre 5-cylinder Diesel pumping 163hp and the monster: A 5.0 litre 10-cylinder with 313hp ando more than 500lb/ft torque. The smaller one gets you 20 mpg - even at German speeds, but using a light foot you can get up 27 out of it.

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Eric, We will drive you home from Capt. A's. No problem. And yes, you could walk there from my house. And yes, there are 2 very good Cajan places. I'll see if I can find you any websites.
Arlene, Yup, you're right, it is Michael Palmer....John Palmer was in my 5th and 6th grade class. LOL And thanks for letting me know about the Rose and Crown. I'm leaning towards the Prime Rib. :p
Rosemary, how nice to hear from you! Sorry, :( the only thing I know about Ft. Pierce is that it is in Fl. But glad you'll get a Disney trip in April.
Hey Peter, weren't you going to Fl? :jester:
Sorry to report, still no snow here.:sunny: :smooth: Sorry, I can't help it. :crazy:

Later, Ave'

Thanks, Ave :wave2:
Got your mail and already checked out the sites: That Gumbo place looks great.

Talking about the weather: Your DH's birthtown Mannheim has been heavily hit by snow resulting in a big crash on the Autobahn: Two of my coworkers who live there called in this morning and took a day off, because the Bahn is completely blocked by wreckage :eek:

[piglet33]

Mary - visitors sound good to me. The more the merrier in the lazy river! :crazy:

Maybe we'll have to stop by the Radisson for the DIS meet to visit too. Then we can check that out too.

BTW - I just called and was able to add the code to our rate. We are now paying $75 instead of $100 for the studio. With the $25 I'm saving, I'll be buying more drinks on the ship.:teeth:

Renee'

[jeanneg]

Cabin fever is really taking over here......the snow ended late Sunday afternoon but was followed by frozen rain, so nobody can get anywhere. Even the kids are getting antsy. This morning I awoke to some very bizarre yellow designs in my back yard. Apparently late last night my 18-yr-old and some of his friends had a "drawing" contest! Just lovely..........
How many more days until we cruise.........?

[jeanniec]

jeanneg -- Yes, indeed, I'm starting to get cabin fever, too. Sam just went outside to take the trash out and almost fell. He has been busy feeding the birds while everything is iced over. We watched some guy in a pickup try to get out of our street to a road leading to the outside world. He gave up after 1/2 hour. I will probably have to go in and work for a few hours on Saturday to make up for being off again today since I have very little vacation time left (too many Disney trips each year). Wish it were May and we were at OKW or July at HH or October on DCL. I HATE cold weather!!

[Twinave]

Jeanneg...:jester: Laughing about the designs in the snow.
"Watch out where the Huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow"http://www.stupid-boy.com/smilies/contrib/corky/corkysm46.gif

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Cabin fever is really taking over here......the snow ended late Sunday afternoon but was followed by frozen rain, so nobody can get anywhere. Even the kids are getting antsy. This morning I awoke to some very bizarre yellow designs in my back yard. Apparently late last night my 18-yr-old and some of his friends had a "drawing" contest! Just lovely..........
How many more days until we cruise.........?

I think that is just female envy speaking:teeth: If you were a guy, you would value real art :crazy: :jester: :hyper:

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Viking
I think that is just female envy speaking:teeth: If you were a guy, you would value real art :crazy: :jester: :hyper:


Jeanneg... I laughed so hard when I saw the post from you..

If it is a " guy" thing then I need to send my puppy Gulliver to a guy to learn to draw things other than BIG circles...

How about if I send Gulliver my Newfoundland toddler to you so your son can teach him " real art" as Eric says , the only art he knows how to do is big circles, Gulliver is very well behaved, however your son would need to share a bed with him, he loves to cuddle up. He is tiny only 170 lbs....and he is not picky at all about food, he will eat almost everything.. I can collect him after the Diser meet in April in DC... ??

Bye, Kim :laughing::laughing:

[cdnmickeylover]

Laughed at the yellow snow. My brother used to do this all the time when he was little.

Really snowing here now. Thinking of leaving work early so that it will be somewhat light when I drive home along with the idiot that will still be doing 100km even though the highways are all snow covered.

It was actually funny this morning because at home we had lots of snow and when I called into work there wasn't much snow on the ground here at all -- you could still see patches of grass through the snow. I work about 30 km east of where we live and there was a huge difference. It's now snowing heavily here at work so I'll see what it's like at home.

Wish I was going to Florida on Thursday.

:(

Kim, our dog is a lot smaller -- about 15 pounds and the snow is now past her belly so she goes out and rolls in it and gets covered. She likes to cuddle too but you don't want to do this after she's been outside since the snow sticks to her. You can't see her circles since they are buried in the snow since her butt isn't above the snow line at the moment. She loves it though. 170lb is a tad large!! but he's probably a sweetheart.

Going out to brave the white stuff.

Fiona

[jeanneg]

yes, Eric, you hit the nail right on the head (!)......it must be a "guy" thing. Since you seem to be enjoying the story so much, I'll give you more details: Apparently the contest was to see who could make the best "happy face".......however, the creations more closely resemble valentines.......must be something about the hydraulics not being able to quite complete a full circle!

[piglet33]

This has got me laughing so hard. Maybe they had problems making the circles because it was so cold outside. :teeth:

[jeanneg]

Yes, when I criticized their talent, they assured me that had it not been so cold, their artwork would have been better! (I'm just thankful I was sleeping when the creative juices were flowing!)

BTW, schools will be closed AGAIN tomorrow......I wonder if they will open at all this week. It's all fun and games now but every day they miss due to bad weather has to be made up, even if it means losing their spring break.

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Yes, when I criticized their talent, they assured me that had it not been so cold, their artwork would have been better! (I'm just thankful I was sleeping when the creative juices were flowing!)

BTW, schools will be closed AGAIN tomorrow......I wonder if they will open at all this week. It's all fun and games now but every day they miss due to bad weather has to be made up, even if it means losing their spring break.

Knowing what they do in winter and knowing what American students are famous for doing during spring break, this may save you -and them- some trouble ;)

[jeanneg]

What you say is very true, however, despite the fact that we do have a fairly liberal sense of humor (as in the snow art incident), we are actually quite strict with our children and would NEVER allow them to take a typical spring break (aka unchaperoned) vacation during their high school years. Around these parts alot of kids just go to the NC shore and get into all sorts of trouble. Once in college, we allow them to make their own decisions but will not give one penny towards that sort of recreation. My son, the snow artist, will actually be traveling to Europe during spring break on a school sponsored excursion: Berlin-Amsterdam-Brussels-Paris-London. It will be a whirlwind trip, I'm sure, but alot better than hanging out on the beach. An interesting aside: one of the items on his itinerary is the Manneken Pis in Brussels....a true kindred spirit! For years I've had a little bronze statue of the MP in my bathroom and when my children were younger they were both horrified and embarrassed by it. Now he'll finally get to see the real thing. And the funny part is, it's right there on his itinerary, but I don't think he's made the connection so it should be a surprise!
In any event, no more talk about snow art......it occurred to me last night that if the tag fairies ever got wind of this topic they would have a field day and I'd be mortified!

[padisneyfan]

jeanneg --- I'm with you about the unchaperoned vacations while still in high school. We never left our 2 sons go. Also, if you are going to go to spring break while in college it is your responsibilty to pay for it. DS#2 has only gone once for senior week after HS graduation to Ocean City, MD. He is so cheap that he only spent $20 the entire week. This is usually my party hardy son, but that would have cost him money. He sponged meals off the girls or bought Wendy's 99 cent items, refused to drive his car around, and mostly just slept. He didn't even stay the entire week. Yet, he has had friends who have gone to Cancun and Panama City for spring break. PLus one friend has gone to College Bowl games the past 2 years over Christmas break. Hopefully DS#2 will stay cheap and then I won't have to worry about the spring break adventures. On the other hand, DS#1 spends his money as fast as he makes it, so I don't think he will ever have enough money to go to Spring Break. Having had 2 sons I can appreciate the snow art. Boys will be boys as they say.

For the first time in 4 days it isn't going to snow and is to go up to 30. Heat wave.
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Stay warm and drive safely everyone.

Nancy

::MinnieMo

[jeanneg]

Yep, it's amazing how much power you have when you're the one with the bucks! Whenever our college kids wanted to do something weird, we always told them that we wouldn't forbid it, but we sure as heck wouldn't help finance it! We give our college students just enough money to barely survive....it tends to keep them out of trouble. They are also "cheap".....my son who lives out in LA is the best.......he only gets to come home a few times a year, but when he does, his entire luggage is filled with dirty laundry. Inspectors have been known to go through it and very quickly close it up!
My 18 year-old is a real paradox.....he's super cheap about everything except his clothing. All his money goes to AF or Hollister for these wrinkled items of clothing that are so hot right now. I try to tell him that he can get at least 3 (unwrinkled!) items at Kohl's for every one item he buys at the cool stores, but he doesn't want to hear it. If I ask him to run an errand for me, he wants extra gas money! Oh well, just a few more months and we'll be empty nesters!

This is now day 4 of the shut-in, but I'm going out anyway today.
I have a dental appt. that I don't want to reschedule. They say the main roads are fine if you can manage to get out of the individual subdivisions. I don't have to leave until noon so hopefully there will be a good deal of melting by then. it should hit the thirties today so that will speed things along.

Arlene: I never got the ressie info from you.....I think I'll need it to link the dining.

[Hygiene99]

OK KIM and BETTE the Polls r closed....


Kim please Email us ..... was wondering remember those Nice
Door Magnets if there was ONE kicking around in the left overs...
also we have your Card to give back to ya...

Did i mention we r going to Florida on THURSDAY...

i love the snow Art.... it is snowing here now 1 to 3 inches predicted ....

[papa]

Temp was down to 19 degrees F this am. That is cool for us here in the south.

You need to drink plenty of fluids before you write in the snow. The cold weather makes it a little bit more difficult.

Kathy just finished her 5 Th night of 12 hour shifts in a row. We have nurses for newborns this afternoon and tomorrow.

Mike

[piglet33]

Hi Everyone,

Well, I just got off the phone with Lenny and found out that his work is going to send him away to school for 1 week in March, April & May. March is supposed to be in Wisconsin, April in Atlanta and May in PA. That was just news that I wanted to hear. If he was going someplace warm, then me and Haley would tag along, but I really don't want to go to Wisconsin in March. I told him he should tell them a class in Hawaii is better for us, lol.

I just hope the week in April isn't during our DIS meet in DC. Lenny said even if it is, we can still go, but we'll see. Speaking of that, do we have any more info like where we should stay and stuff or is it too early? I like to plan ahead so I was just wondering.

Oh well, thanks for letting me vent about the classes.

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
What you say is very true, however, despite the fact that we do have a fairly liberal sense of humor (as in the snow art incident), we are actually quite strict with our children and would NEVER allow them to take a typical spring break (aka unchaperoned) vacation during their high school years. Around these parts alot of kids just go to the NC shore and get into all sorts of trouble. Once in college, we allow them to make their own decisions but will not give one penny towards that sort of recreation. My son, the snow artist, will actually be traveling to Europe during spring break on a school sponsored excursion: Berlin-Amsterdam-Brussels-Paris-London. It will be a whirlwind trip, I'm sure, but alot better than hanging out on the beach. An interesting aside: one of the items on his itinerary is the Manneken Pis in Brussels....a true kindred spirit! For years I've had a little bronze statue of the MP in my bathroom and when my children were younger they were both horrified and embarrassed by it. Now he'll finally get to see the real thing. And the funny part is, it's right there on his itinerary, but I don't think he's made the connection so it should be a surprise!
In any event, no more talk about snow art......it occurred to me last night that if the tag fairies ever got wind of this topic they would have a field day and I'd be mortified!

If your DS needs any tips for Berlin, Paris or London he may contact me anytime. We spent a week in Berlin last April and 10 days in Paris in 2002 and really loved it. From 03/27-04/03/04 we will be in London. the € (Euro) will facilitate his trip as he can use the same currency in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Only our friends from the Island don't particiapate yet, but all major businesses in London (Like Harrods) accept Euros as well. He shall bring lots of money: Especially Paris and London are VERY expensive. And the €/$ exchange rate isn't what I would call favourable for Americans right now ;) BTW, if you want to type the €-symbol just hold "ALT" and hit 0128 on the numeric pad. Our keyboard have a key for it, but American keyboard lack it. As I have to use an American keyboard at the office I know all the tricks. My company insists on having the same equipment in Denver and in Frankfurt, but this mainly states a problem concerning the letters "Y" and "Z" as they are switched, the rest you get used to quickly.

[Viking]

BTW,
I may be able to start a literary career tomorrow, too: We have a snow-front coming in from the West - Gotta drink a lot tonight. :teeth:
The Frisian Islands (Westernmost part of Germany) received 2'' in the last 30 minutes, around 10pm it should reach Cologne, and around midnight it's showtime -oops, snowtime- for Frankfurt. I'll get up an hour early tomorrow to dig out the car as I suspect that my preheating system won't be able to thaw away 5 - 10'' of snow. An to beat the rush-hour and the resulting chaos. We have a saying in Frankfurt: 2 inches of snow lying horizontally slow down traffic, 2 inches stacked vertically bring it to a complete stop!!" :jester:

OK, now I have to watch "Pirates of the Caribbean", I just obtained the DVD, which was published yesterday over here.

[jeanneg]

Thanks so much for your kind offer....since they are covering so much territory in such a short period of time, their schedule has been very well planned and allows little, if any, free time. Jason has already traveled extensively in Paris and London so that portion will be a repeat for him. They will be visiting some of the seedier parts of Amsterdam (chaperoned, of course) since his teacher feels it's important for them to get this sort of exposure.
They have been warned about purchasing certain "souvenirs"!

[cdnmickeylover]

How exciting to go to Europe for March Break. I remember the Manneqin Pis -- one time we saw him he was wearing a rain coat because it was raining.

Snow has stopped here for right now but it's snowed off and on all day. No bike riding for us for a while that's for sure.

Renee -- Can sympathize with the lack of great locations. The most I get to travel for work is to downtown Toronto for a seminar -- yeah I get to take the subway! Our firm outing is to golf for an afternoon -- yuck! My brother's firm took all the lawyers to Arizona last year but spouses couldn't come. :( He didn't get to see much outside the resort though as they were doing seminars and stuff.

We aren't sure about DC in April. Will have to wait and see how work goes. It doesn't look busy at the moment but there are a couple of large transactions which are coming and no firm closing date has been set yet although they are looking at the March/April time frame.

So when are you going to Florida Peter???

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Thanks so much for your kind offer....since they are covering so much territory in such a short period of time, their schedule has been very well planned and allows little, if any, free time. Jason has already traveled extensively in Paris and London so that portion will be a repeat for him. They will be visiting some of the seedier parts of Amsterdam (chaperoned, of course) since his teacher feels it's important for them to get this sort of exposure.
They have been warned about purchasing certain "souvenirs"!
This is very advisable: A friend of ours spent a weekend in Amsterdam just recently. She was offerered some cookies and naive as she is (She's from Russia) she munched some - And was stoned for 24 hours. Ok, it's legal over there, but that doesn't mean it's Ok. And trying to bring these 'souvenirs' across any border could get you into big trouble.

But when in Brussels, he should sample some Pommes Frittes aka French Fries, but he shouldn't dare to call them that over there, because they have been invented in Belgium - Not in France!!! And the Belgians produce the best chocolate in Europe, the got pralines Anja could kill for ;) YumYumYum.
Funny fact about Belgium is, that it is the most visible country from space, because all its Autobahnen are fully illuminated at night and so the whole country sparkles from orbit.
In '89 I drove with my car from Frankfurt to London, which also lead us through Belgium. We got into heavy fog - fog so thick, that would I have driven a Mercedes, I wouldn't have seen the star on my hood.
In spite of the lighted Autobahn we somehow ended up in the city-center of Liege and needed some time to get back to the Autobahn. Nevertheless we made it from Frankfurt to London in about 10 hours. But I must admit that we used the Hovercraft, which used to cross the Channel in about 35 minutes - That was long before the EuroTunnel was opened.
We then spent 9 days in London and another 2 weeks touring the Southern Coast of England as far as Plymouth, situated at the Atlantic. We -a schoolbuddy and I- spent a real "guy-vacation", going from one aircraft-/car-/marine-museum to the next and spending every night in the pubs sampling the English brews. I drove about 1500 miles without once getting on the wrong side of the road, but when we got back to Frankfurt I once veered over to left after a turn and suddenly had a lot of oncoming traffic :eek:

[Twinave]

Renee, School=Good. Wiconsin/Winter=Bad. Stay home with the little one and snuggle. :)
Spring Break...I live in Panama City Beach.....I hate Spring Break. Too many kids with no direction= vomit, garbage, car crashes, and balconie falls. We get them EVERY year. Never had Spring Break myself, always working. Never even missed it.
My son has Fifth's Disease. So he will be hanging with me at work for the next few days. Poor guy is just one big rash.
:wave: Hi to everyone!

Later, Ave'

[papa]

Ave our kids had that and it was no fun. Good luck:wave:

Renee when Kathy and I go to DC we usually stay at the red roof inn in Alexandria , VA and ride the metro into DC. After 9:30am you can get a five dollar ticket and ride the metro all day long. You can swap lines and board as many times as you like. One word of caution though. Get out of DC before rush hour!!!!

Mike

[Tulirose]

When are you guys going to D.C.? Perhaps it may correspond with our Florida trip and we could meet ya. We have the wedding on April 3rd and plan to hit WDW on the 4th in the evening. We plan to leave Florida and head north on April 9th - Easter weekend. Oh - I guess you won't be planning any meet on Easter weekend. :(

[Viking]

Pixie Dust to Casey *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
But what's Fifth's disease :confused:

[Viking]

6 to 8'' of snow tonight and more predicted for early afternoon. Fortunately our D.O.T. regulations say, that every inch of Autobahn must be cleared within max 2 hours. As they head ample warning the guys driving ploughs and salters did a great job and cleared the Autobahn I have to use in time for the rush-hour. I could only drive between 45 and 75 mph and needed about 10 minutes more than usual, but that I can live with.

[jeanneg]

Eric: I'm really having a chuckle over the disparity between our 2 situations......you had 6-8 inches of snow and managed to get rid of it within 2 hours; we had 4 inches Sunday morning and the schools are still closed today! This morning I was determined to get out so my girlfriend and I drove to the Y for our usual 8 a.m cycling class. Well, we pulled into the parking lot (which was a solid sheet of ice) and discovered that they too were closed! When will it end?! Futhermore, all this talk about travel has really given me wanderlust.......

Ave: sorry that your son is not feeling well. Our kids had that one year when we did their Christmas photos and all you notice about the pictures are their blazing red cheeks!

[Hygiene99]

BYE Jen is making me go to florida ......

Bette smokinjoe's rib rub got it.....

[cdnmickeylover]

jeanneg -- Have to laugh also. Although our snow is not cleared as quickly as in Germany it is cleared fast. Our roadways are completely clear now although Toronto received about 30cm of snow (almost a foot) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Although school busses were cancelled on Tuesday and night school was also cancelled Monday night and Tuesday night that was about it. In the west end of the city schools were closed on Tuesday but that's about it. My DS is in the middle of exams this week so it didn't really affect him. He wrote his last exam on Friday and so got this week off.

Unfortunately didn't get any snow days this week although the firm I work for doesn't close for anything -- we were open Jan 2/04. I and most of the staff weren't here but the firm was still open.

Bright and sunny today although there's a wind that's blowing the snow around.

Peter -- I think next time you go to Florida you should have to take all of us. :bounce:

Back to work. :(

Fiona

[bettemom]

WOW !!!Peter is going to Flordia again?

Gosh,where in Flordia is he going ???:crazy: :rotfl:

Bette

[cdnmickeylover]

Anywhere in Florida is warmer than here!

Was just reading the thread about the increase in the cost of Palo -- now $10/person for dinner. Jim and I have decided to skip it this cruise so now we are saving even more money for BINGO.

Almost time to go home which is good because I am starving. Wasn't that hungry at lunch but now? am starving. Could be the lack of Florida sunshine and I'm suffering withdrawal.

Fiona

[Twinave]

Eric, thanks for the pixie dust for Case. Fifth's Disease is a viral infection. Very common in children, lots of kids get it and never even know they have it. Sometimes there are no symptoms. But they can get an all over body rash, and very red checks. The rash sort of fades and flares, kids have fever, and itching, and just don't feel good. It is contaigious, so no school until the rash and fever are gone. Luckily my boss lets me bring him to work with me. We have a playroom/bedroom upstairs, so he can nap, or play, or hang out in the kitchen.
Almost finished with my taxes. Just waiting for one more W-2.
Fiona, hang in there, Spring is on it's way!
jeanneg, are you out yet? Is school going to open tomorrow? Or are they going to wait till Monday?
Going to Disney in 2 weeks!::MickeyMo
Can't wait!
Later, Ave'

[bettemom]

Hi Guys this is Kim here....


Well finally some GOOD news. My boss has decided to go into a partnership ( of sorts) with another small business so my job is safe for the time being. We most likely will give the new partnership a year to work before any changes occur.

Since I am now somewhat secure for employment I went ahead and made reservations for us to stay in Orlando for 5 nights after the cruise :boat:. I decided to take a gamble after peter wrote about his success on Hotwire and try for reservations, we made out really well... We are planning to drive down to orlando this october so we will not have the cost of a car rental either. We will stay at the Grosvenor Resort at the Disney Village for 5 nights for
$ 242.00 total including all taxes, the cheapie Disney hotels would be $ 119.00 a night plus tax.

So for now I can stop worrying about where the next dollar comes from and concentrate on the trip and finishing the house...

Guess I should get to work now...

Bye, Kim :jumping2::jumping2::jumping2:

P.S. If anyone is interested in trying to get a reservation at the Grosvenor let me know and I will tell you what codes I looked at to score this resort.

[jeanneg]

Well, they FINALLY opened the schools (with a delayed start time, no less!) I never saw my son so happy to be back.......except for last night when he was scrambling at the last minute to get his homework done! I'm sure you can imagine the few choice words I had for him!
Kim: congratulations on knowing that you still have a job. I'm happy for you, but sad we won't be staying at the Hyatt together!

[cdnmickeylover]

Kim -- What great news! So glad that you will be joining us for sure now!! Bette -- parasailing is just waiting for you. :Pinkbounc

It's still winter here -- snow flurries this morning. Afraid that spring is a couple of months away yet but oh well it will come eventually. At least it's Friday. :p

Not sure if we are going to stay after the cruise but probably will for a couple of days b/c we'd like to hit MNSSHP again and the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. The Monday after the cruise is Thanksgiving here in Canada so have that day off anyway. Probably won't take too much time off before the cruise so vacation days won't be a problem. I'll be gone over the end of a month so that might pose a slight problem but so far my secretary hasn't realized this. ;)

Must get some work done. Have to proofread a document -- boring and tedious but has to be done and hey it's paying for part of the cruise so I guess I'll have to do it.

Fiona

[piglet33]

Originally posted by cdnmickeylover
Anywhere in Florida is warmer than here!

Was just reading the thread about the increase in the cost of Palo -- now $10/person for dinner. Jim and I have decided to skip it this cruise so now we are saving even more money for BINGO.

Almost time to go home which is good because I am starving. Wasn't that hungry at lunch but now? am starving. Could be the lack of Florida sunshine and I'm suffering withdrawal.

Fiona

Fiona - I totally agree with you about skipping Palo and playing Bingo. The only thing we'll probably do is get the souffle to go so we can still have that yummy dessert!

Renee'

[piglet33]

Congrats Kim! We're very glad that you and Bette are definitely coming with us. Dinner wouldn't be the same without you two.

BTW - We're staying in Orlando until Oct. 13. We're hoping that there will be a MNSSHP during that time that we'll be able to go to. We also want to take Haley to Universal to see Barney (ugh!) and do some kiddie stuff there.

Renee'

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, This is Kim again...

I heard this place being discussed on " that other cruise board" and looked it up. You can by a day pass for around $ 30.00 .The people who went to this resort for the day gave it high marks, we will give it some thought...

Bye, Kim


http:// www.antiguanice.com/allegro daypass/index.html (http://www.antiguanice.com/allegro_daypass/index.html)

[Viking]

Clearing the streets from snow in two hours doesn't work out always: Last night a couple of hundreds of motorist spent up to 12 (Twelve!!!) hours on an Autobahn in Northwestern Germany: Some je*ks on summer tyres on semis drove onto the Autobahn in spite of ample warnings. The trucks started sliding, then jack-knife and that was it. Tow-trucks, snow-ploughs and fire-engines needed the whole night to clear up that mess. The Red Cross and the ADAC (German equivalent to AAA) supplied the stranded motorists with blankets, hot drinks and food and everybody made it through the night.

Ave,
the German term for Casey's ailing is "Röteln" and I can definitely affirm that it is contagious: In 1991 my little niece gave it to me. As I was 27 then it hit me kind of hard - as usual when adults are hit by a so-called children's disease. But the worst thing was, that on the two days before it broke out I taught a class of 20 flight attendants - all female!!! As the disease is also very contagious before showing symptoms it caused some heavy concern, but fortunately most young women in Germany are vaccinated (correct expression :confused: ) against it due to the risk of miscarriage or deformation of the fetus if the infection takes place during pregnancy.
Please tell Casey that I feel with him and that a GameBoy may help him through it- At least it worked for me ;)

[cdnmickeylover]

Renee - I'm with you on the souffle. That was the best part of the meal.

Kim - Looked at the site and that actually looks like a great way to spend the day. We haven't decided what we are going to do yet but that will be up for consideration.

Snowing here at the moment. Really quite windy too so that makes it cold. According to the website provided by Kim it's 81F in Antigua. I want to be there.

Back to work.

Fiona

[piglet33]

Hey Kim - thanks for the website. Did you see those pictures of the beach? Wow, it looks beautiful. This might be something to consider. Looks nice and relaxing.

I'm with you Fiona, I want to be there now!

Renee'

[papa]

Kim and Bette Mom so glad that you both are able to go with us again.

I am losing some weight and maybe I will be able to mojo a little better on this cruise.

Eric saw the stranded motorists on the evening news tonight on the German Autobahn. Mike

[Twinave]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Kim, Great News!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
And thanks for the website, looks great.

jeanneg, glad to hear you are finally free.

Eric, Sorry to hear you had the adult version of Fifths. Case is over the worst of it, I think. As long as he has no fever this weekend, he will go back to school on Monday.

Just got a call to work tomorrow, which is great! Some extra $ for our Disney trip that I wasn't counting on. We may be bringing Mary's best friend and her mom with us to Disney. But it's a secrete.:p Still have to work out some details.

Later, Ave'

[usetheforceluke]

I'm probably not the only one, but I've been to Antigua... here's a web site that you may find interesting.

Antigua Tourist Board (http://www.antigua-barbuda.org/index.html)

You'll continually hear about their 365 beaches (one for every day of the year). Most pictures that you see of their beaches sort of remind you of the Castaway Cay beaches, but they're much more impressive when you're there.

Don't mention the word 'cricket' in casual conversations with a local.

If you have the opportunity, find a beach barbie and order a local lobster... It's the size of a small cow. If not lobster, any type of seafood.

It's actually quite a nice place to visit

Jim.

[Viking]

Good to hear, that Casey is better, Ave ::yes::

Mike,
what's your goal (How much do you want to lose?) and how are you doing it? Are you going to work out with us on the ship?

[piglet33]

Ave' - glad that Casey is feeling better. I had that when I was in grammer school. The itching drives you just about as crazy as the chicken pox. I was just miserable.

Jim - thanks for the other Antigua website. Now I really can't wait to go and lounge out in the sun, on the beach, by the pool, whatever as long as it's not 14 degrees with snow on the ground!

Renee'

[Twinave]

ok luke/Jim..why can't you mention cricket? I'm thinking sport here as opposed to insect. :jester:

[usetheforceluke]

They like cricket (the sport). I find the game keeps my interest about 8.62 seconds. Which, when you consider that some important matches could possibly last a couple of days, makes it awkward to attend a match or talk about.

Now if they played it on ice, it may enhance the thrill factor considerably... kind of tough to do in the Caribbean though.

There's some big sporting thingie coming up this weekend down there this weekend, isn't there?

Jim.

[Viking]

I second that, Jim:
Watching a cricket-match is as thrilling as watching paint dry :jester:

BTW keep your fingers crossed for us: Our handball-team has reached the finale of the European Handball-Championships, which will take place tonight at 815pm.

[papa]

Eric good luck with the Handball championship:hyper: Hope that Anja is doing better and that you do not have too much snow headed your way after what happened the other day on the autobahn.

Kathy and I have had Katie the last 2 days as her mom and dad celebrated their anniversary. # 7 I think. We have been busy with Kathy's second job and have not had time to get to the computer.

Here is a link to the hotel they stayed at here in town

Union Station (http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/BNAUS/main.wnt#) Mike

[piglet33]

I am so glad that the boards are back up. I've been going through withdrawal without them!

[disneybride96]

Hi Everyone! :wave:
What a long thread....I can't read it all!

We just booked the 10/02 Antigua cruise!
I am so excited! 7 days and a view this time....yippee!

Susan

[Twinave]

Welcome disneybride96!:bounce:
Don't worry about reading the whole thread, just jump in and start talking/planning with us.

Jim, Yup, there's a little thing called THE SUPER BOWL today.
Hometown kid #54 Witherspoon on the NC team.

Later, Ave'

[Viking]

Originally posted by disneybride96
Hi Everyone! :wave:
What a long thread....I can't read it all!

We just booked the 10/02 Antigua cruise!
I am so excited! 7 days and a view this time....yippee!

Susan

Hi Disneybride96.
as Keeper of the List I'd like to welcome you to our bunch of jolly cruisers.
Please send your info to antiguaorbust@yahoo.com to receive the complete list of your fellow DIS-cruisers. Your mail should contain:
-First name, age, profession of everybody in your party
-Stateroom#
-Dining session (Main or Late)
-Hometown and state
-Place to stay before the night of the cruise (We have parties planned in the Radisson and in the Ron Jon)

I'll do an update of the List as soon as I have received your mail - So everybody else: Send changes/additions ASAP!!

Colleen, I already got yours.

To all the Patriot-fans out there: Congratulations :wave: :yo-yo: :wave2:
BTW, we became European Handball Champion last night:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[cdnmickeylover]

Congrats Eric on the Handball Championship.

Congrats also to the Patriot fans. Watched the last minute of the game waiting for Survivor. Afraid not really into football. High school football is not big here at all -- in fact my high school didn't even have a team. Basketball was big.

Welcome Susan!!!

Dog got me up early twice in a row so am barely awake -- doesn't she realize it's still dark out!!!

We are supposed to get more snow tomorrow but hopefully the weather person is wrong.

Have to get DS up and change the laundry.

It's still dark out!!!! Why do I have to be up yet:confused:

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

Welcome to Susan and family!

WHAT A GAME! Most exciting Superbowl I can remember!But, I must say the half time show was a disapointment.What was Janet Jackson thinking???

Happy Ground Hog day!:earseek:

Congrats to your team Eric.

[piglet33]

Hey Eric, Congrats to you and your team!

Welcome disneybride96. You've decided to cruise with a very nice bunch of people. You will have a blast.

I wonder when Disney will announce excursions for Antigua, or if they'll have anything???

That website that Kim posted sounds really great. Lenny said sounds good to him too so we might be doing that. Boy I really can't wait for October.

[cdnmickeylover]

Not a Happy Ground Hog Day -- 6 more weeks of winter.

So far not a good day at work -- had a deal supposed to close on Friday -- heard absolutely nothing from the other lawyer -- nothing!! not even a sorry can't close today. Still haven't heard from him, ugh hate dealing with inconsiderate people.

Now trying to contact a bank -- gee we've moved, here's the new # but hey don't give me the extension that's needed to access you through the new number. It's only 9:30am!!!

Sorry for the vent. Wasn't there a song "I hate Mondays"?

Missed the half time show so missed the Justin Timberlake thing.

Have a great day everyone while I struggle with phone voice mail!!

Fiona

[ARLO1]

Fiona:

The song you may be thinking about is "I don't like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats. An oldie but a goodie.


Arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

That's the one Arlene. Finally got in touch with the lady at the bank but she sent the wrong statement. :D

Also got in touch with the other lawyer who said that he was in court all day and had 15 calls to return and well returning my call just didn't rank high enough. He's cost his clients an extra $1K but that doesn't seem to bother him since he's blaming them?!

Typical Monday here at work. October can't come soon enough.

Fiona

[@GoofyNut]

Geez I have a lot to catch up on ... I'll try.

Welcome to whoever joined our merry bunch! :jester:

I agree ... the half time was not what I'd like to see at a football game! The only thing that could have been worse than what Janet Jackson did was to have her brother jump out of a cake. If you know what I mean.

I said to Art the other night ... are all the winters this long? I really must be showing my age cause I can't take the cold anymore.

This time of year is the busiest, let alone being one body short.
OK I vented and now I want to cruise.

I hope the AAA has a cruise intro night shortly cause I really need a "fix". Love to just talk about the beautiful islands and get brochures, etc.

Well back to work before they get out the hook ....

PS Arlene ... check your PM.

[ARLO1]

Cathy:

I just sent you a PM. I'm sorry but I dont go into the PM too often. Yes, I know you are not an axe murderer or anything else like that.

Thanks in advance....

Arlene