5/27/06 "Il pochi il fiero i blabbermouths" We *will* sail again

[WDWLVR]

Yeah! Virgil pirate: got post #2000

I got reply #2000

Yeah! :cheer2:

[dzneprincess]

No Silly - to Castaway Cay for Scoop One of our Double Scoop Group!

:crazy: DOH!!!!!!!!!

[dzneprincess]

Meeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!


Still a :pirate

Virgil
pirate: TFD

Hey! No fair stealing the 2000th post from me while I was busy watching Amazing Race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats a pirate for ya!;)

[WVMD]

Yeah! Virgil pirate: got post #2000

I got reply #2000

Yeah! :cheer2:

YEA!!!! MARY!!!!

Virgil
pirate:

[dzneprincess]

Hey! I want a Yeah too!!!! :earsboy:

[dzneprincess]

Ok, next big step, who will be the one to take us to page 150???


PS, we are missing some cruisers from our thread....come out come cout where ever you are!

[WDWLVR]

Hey! I want a Yeah too!!!! :earsboy:


Yeah Amanda!

[Dancind]

Congrats to Virgil and Mary! :cheer2:


Sorry, I was watching American Idol. Checking in before Gilmore Girls. Not addicted to TV, no.

[justmestace]

Hard Rock Hotel
Front of the line

It's not you, it's me.....I'm a little slow.....:confused3

[justmestace]

Hey there, hi there, ho there! (where?)

Working hard at getting caught up and ready to take leave for a while. Had to dig out the long johns. Snow predicted for the first two days I'm there.
I think I will be dreaming of warm sand every night..........

Not much else going on.

I did not add my 2 cents' worth on the main boards...Mark & Mary said it well enough.
CONGRATS ON 2000, TFD! Once a pirate: always a pirate: , eh Matey?

Time for bed....one more day at work, and then it's packing time. Darn, why couldn't it be for a cruise?????
Love the new smilies!:banana:

STACEY

[scuba diver]

The (http://69.42.87.196/cgi-bin/v40/ezlclk.fcgi?id=6821)re's an argument to stay out of... the (http://69.42.87.196/cgi-bin/v40/ezlclk.fcgi?id=6821) only one that's worse is about how much DIS'ers HATE Pop Warner Cheerleaders and Football Players at WDW in December... don't EVEN get me started on that one!!!



Have you read the "carafe" thread? That was an argument that I should not have even started,but it sure was fun!

I'll have to take a look at the thread that Mark and Mary mentioned. I'm sure Mark and Mary could use some support.

And he starts his morning off with a TOP :teeth:

[scuba diver]

Me too... We let Lauren sign out on our first cruise.... and she was only eight.... Somebody better call Child Protective Services.......

I refrained from posting on that thread..... for obvious reasons!!!

Virgil
pirate:

I read the thread and decided it just was not worth posting. People have their opinions and minds made up already. Nothing is going to change that.

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Wednesday!

Great job on getting to 2000 yesterday. Wouldn't you know that pirate: Virgil would grab it! Nice job!

Well off to read the boards and then to work I go!

Have a great day everyone!

[kikipug]

I read the thread and decided it just was not worth posting. People have their opinions and minds made up already. Nothing is going to change that.

I agree... if it were 80 degrees, calm seas, and a light breeze for 7 straight days, those same people would be complaining the the sheets were too rough, the towels weren't quite right, or that the "daquiri's were too fruitiful" :banana: (thanks, Jimmy B).

[tinksdad]

I agree... if it were 80 degrees, calm seas, and a light breeze for 7 straight days, those same people would be complaining the the sheets were too rough, the towels weren't quite right, or that the "daquiri's were too fruitiful" :banana: (thanks, Jimmy B).
Some people are just unhappy! You've seen the types. Personally I think those types should just stay at home, because then they would be safe from the world's problems and circumstances! :confused3 AND leave the people that know how to have fun alone!!

[WDWLVR]

Wouldn't that be nice, but its never going to happen EVERY cruise has them.

[ohiominnie]

Some people are just unhappy! You've seen the types.

Which is exactly why I refuse to sell my sister and BIL on a Disney cruise. I'd never subject the CM's to the unhappiness (mostly BIL)

I'm sure he'd yell his way to a huge discount and stateroom credit! :rolleyes:

[tinksdad]

I almost forgot! Congratulations to Virgil, (one formally known as pirate: TFD) to his 2K post!!

Sorry I wasn't available. Had our scuba classes...... OW certification for the group this weekend. Hope the weather holds out here..... :idea:

[Dancind]

I almost forgot! Congratulations to Virgil, (one formally known as pirate: TFD) to his 2K post!!

Sorry I wasn't available. Had our scuba classes...... OW certification for the group this weekend. Hope the weather holds out here..... :idea:

Oh, look, another new smiley! A bright idea guy! I like him. :idea:

Stacey, have a good trip. Stay warm. Are you taking your laptop, or will you be incognito?

[scuba.mom]

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Sharon - can you explain the difference between optional and compulsary. I would think the optional one would be the one on pins and needles with not knowing when/where they are needed. So i must have the definitions wrong. :)




Compulsary Gymnastics are Level 4-6. The routines on each of the four events (Floor, Bars, Beam & Vault) are predetermined by US Gymnastics Association and are identical through out the country.

Level's 7 - 10 are called Optionals because the Gymnast can make up their own routines within the guidelines of what type of elements must be in the routine and the "start" values would be. (Max "10"). You are seeing the best of Level 10's (called Elite) when you see the girls at the Olympics. Lisa's goal is to be an elite when she is in High School. She is currently competing Level 8. :cheer2: :cheer2:

[kikipug]

Some people are just unhappy! You've seen the types.

And some of us married their sons...:guilty:

[tinksdad]

And some of us married their sons...:guilty:
My condolences! :guilty:

Hope that trait wasn't past on..... :earseek:

[kikipug]

My condolences! :guilty:

Hope that trait wasn't past on..... :earseek:

No, thank goodness.

So I get the usual weekly call from the school nurse, telling me that DD isn't feeling well and wants to come home. I tell her to go back to class... which she does, for an hour, and then claims to be so sick that she is 'too dizzy' to walk back to the nurse's office. (so they send a wheelchair for her... Miss MELODROMATIC!!!!)... I now have her at home (at the nurses' insistence), and she's on the couch, watching Princess Diaries 2:cutie: , like nothing ever happened...

Hey Mike... got a cure for hypochondria???

[tinksdad]

No, thank goodness.

So I get the usual weekly call from the school nurse, telling me that DD isn't feeling well and wants to come home. I tell her to go back to class... which she does, for an hour, and then claims to be so sick that she is 'too dizzy' to walk back to the nurse's office. (so they send a wheelchair for her... Miss MELODROMATIC!!!!)... I now have her at home (at the nurses' insistence), and she's on the couch, watching Princess Diaries 2:cutie: , like nothing ever happened...

Hey Mike... got a cure for hypochondria???
We have one of those too. Would that cure be for "Drama Queenitis"?

[kikipug]

We have one of those too. Would that cure be for "Drama Queenitis"?

I get a call at LEAST once a week... and I work 30 miles from the school:moped: ... I manage to send her back to class 95% of the time... didn't work today... I think because she told the nurse that the rest of the family has been sick.

[tinksdad]

I get a call at LEAST once a week... and I work 30 miles from the school:moped: ... I manage to send her back to class 95% of the time... didn't work today... I think because she told the nurse that the rest of the family has been sick.
OK, you win!!

Our DD isn't THAT bad. Is she having problems in school? Sounds like maybe she would rather be somewhere else. :confused3

[kikipug]

OK, you win!!

Our DD isn't THAT bad. Is she having problems in school? Sounds like maybe she would rather be somewhere else. :confused3

She despises her teacher:sad2: ... and so do I... we are 'toughing out' the year, as I think that requesting a class change just because of a personality conflict sends a kid the wrong message... we all have to work with/deal with people that we don't like. I am sure that this has something to do with it... thankfully there are only 4 months left of this year. (Her teacher is the GRUMPIEST human being that I have ever met who chooses to spend her days with 25 10-11 year olds!!)

[whnim64]

She despises her teacher:sad2: ... and so do I... we are 'toughing out' the year, as I think that requesting a class change just because of a personality conflict sends a kid the wrong message... we all have to work with/deal with people that we don't like. I am sure that this has something to do with it... thankfully there are only 4 months left of this year. (Her teacher is the GRUMPIEST human being that I have ever met who chooses to spend her days with 25 10-11 year olds!!)

We 'toughed it out' with a 2nd grade teacher. She sent notes home like '...is distracted in class because of his grandmother's illness.' '...is distracted in class because of his grandmother's death.' '...is distracted in class because of upcoming (WDW) vacation.' DUH! He once had 14 pages of homework after being sick for one day of school. He's started in a public school the next year and is now in 4th grade. Still talks about how much he hates that school and that teacher. I think the feeling was mutual. He's always been an A/B student, though. :teacher:

[ohiominnie]

I now have her at home (at the nurses' insistence), and she's on the couch, watching Princess Diaries 2:cutie: , like nothing ever happened...

Hey Mike... got a cure for hypochondria???

He might not, but I remember when I had to come home "sick." There was no TV, no phone, no computer, no DVD's (like those last two even existed back then) I was stuck on the couch with MAYBE a book. It was pretty darn boring and I usually didn't come home unless I was TRULY sick.

Hmmm...stay in school or come home and watch a movie..... ??? Decisions, decisions! ;)

[ohiominnie]

as I think that requesting a class change just because of a personality conflict sends a kid the wrong message...

I had one of those EVERY year. My worst was high school algebra. Terrible teacher and it was a battle of the wits every day with her (luckily I always won--although she never did admit that!)

Ya think if a kid has a personality conflict with at least one teacher every year that maybe it could be the kid??? NAH!!!

[kikipug]

He might not, but I remember when I had to come home "sick." There was no TV, no phone, no computer, no DVD's (like those last two even existed back then) I was stuck on the couch with MAYBE a book. It was pretty darn boring and I usually didn't come home unless I was TRULY sick.

Hmmm...stay in school or come home and watch a movie..... ??? Decisions, decisions! ;)

I have decided that its NOT hypochondria this time... she had to stop watching the movie about 10 times to visit the bathroom... and she looks like she just saw a ghost... pale as pale can be... so I guess she DOES have the germs that the rest of us had over the weekend... :sad2:

[ohiominnie]

I have decided that its NOT hypochondria this time... she had to stop watching the movie about 10 times to visit the bathroom...

Well, good. Well, not really. You know what I mean! :)

[kikipug]

We 'toughed it out' with a 2nd grade teacher. She sent notes home like '...is distracted in class because of his grandmother's illness.' '...is distracted in class because of his grandmother's death.' '...is distracted in class because of upcoming (WDW) vacation.' DUH! He once had 14 pages of homework after being sick for one day of school. He's started in a public school the next year and is now in 4th grade. Still talks about how much he hates that school and that teacher. I think the feeling was mutual. He's always been an A/B student, though. :teacher:

This teacher gives out 'demerits'... she got one today for YAWNING. Give me a break... earlier in the year, I expressed my concern to this teacher about the fact that Elizabeth really didn't know long division, and her answer was, "Well, none of these kids do this year..." I immediately asked her, "Well, what are YOU going to do about it??" :confused3 (She was totally taken aback...GOOD!!) HELLO... if the ENTIRE class isn't good at something, or doesn't 'get' an important concept, isn't it the teacher's responsibility to do something about it? Now, I have a Master's degree in education... I don't think I am out in left field on this one!

[tinksdad]

You mention earlier,
She despises her teacher ... and so do I... we are 'toughing out' the year, as I think that requesting a class change just because of a personality conflict sends a kid the wrong message... we all have to work with/deal with people that we don't like.

I have to agree with that, but with this statement, I think I would be changing teachers VERY quickly. I appreciate your determination to teach your DD a life lesson, but it sounds to me like the teacher needs a "lesson" herself! Have you discussed this with the administration?

I would be HOT!!

This teacher gives out 'demerits'... she got one today for YAWNING. Give me a break... earlier in the year, I expressed my concern to this teacher about the fact that Elizabeth really didn't know long division, and her answer was, "Well, none of these kids do this year..." I immediately asked her, "Well, what are YOU going to do about it??" :confused3 (She was totally taken aback...GOOD!!) HELLO... if the ENTIRE class isn't good at something, or doesn't 'get' an important concept, isn't it the teacher's responsibility to do something about it? Now, I have a Master's degree in education... I don't think I am out in left field on this one!

[kikipug]

Have you discussed this with the administration?



Been there, done that- I could have changed her out of there early on, however, I think its too late now, with more than 1/2 the school year over... I think it would be more disruptive to her than necessary... she's still on the Honor Roll, so its not like she's failing. Honestly, I think that she and her best friend get 'targeted' by the teacher just because they are best friends. At open house on the night before school started, she had the two of them seated next to each other... me and the other girls mother BOTH told her that that was a mistake, and to separate them, but she didn't... until they got themselves into trouble for talking... c'mon- they're 10- of COURSE they're going to talk if you put them together!!!! :hyper2:

[tinksdad]

Been there, done that- I could have changed her out of there early on, however, I think its too late now, with more than 1/2 the school year over... I think it would be more disruptive to her than necessary... she's still on the Honor Roll, so its not like she's failing. Honestly, I think that she and her best friend get 'targeted' by the teacher just because they are best friends. At open house on the night before school started, she had the two of them seated next to each other... me and the other girls mother BOTH told her that that was a mistake, and to separate them, but she didn't... until they got themselves into trouble for talking... c'mon- they're 10- of COURSE they're going to talk if you put them together!!!! :hyper2:
Your right about the timing at this point. But, I would still have to make MY displeasure known!

We had a situation when Alicia was much younger and I put my foot down. She was moved, and did much better after that. I would be in that teachers face, which might not be the most productive move. :confused3 However she would know EXACTLY how I felt about the situation and know that she was being watched. :idea:

[scuba diver]

Hey Mike... got a cure for hypochondria???

I do.

I make them some miserable when they come home that they would rather be in school.

If they need to come home, they are really sick.

No TV, they spend the rest of the day/night in their room in bed. No night time events, no videos, no nothing except rest.

I didn't realize how bad it had gotten until one day....
"Matt, how was school"
"It was okay. I throw up today"
"Why didn't you call us"
"You would have said to tough it out. So I did"
Parents feel like bad parents.

[kikipug]

I do.

I make them some miserable when they come home that they would rather be in school.



That's why I always send her back to class... she almost never gets away with me picking her up--- today the nurse insisted that I take her home... now she is genuinely sick, so I guess she was right.

Last year, I told my son that he wasn't sick enough to stay home... he walked into the classroom and threw up on the floor. (OK... so maybe he WAS sick)... Yeah- THAT one got me Mother of the Year at S. C. Elementary!!!!:rolleyes1

[Dancind]

Yeah, it's a tough call. I think I fought with every other teacher in elementary, mostly about curriculum. But we only moved her once, in 1st grade. Alicia was going to the nurse every single day, wasn't sleeping well, and getting headaches. I kept asking her if she liked her teacher, she would say yes. She claimed she liked school. About six weeks in, we find out that the teacher had a habit of screaming at the six year olds in her class, and had really gone off on Alicia one day. I only found out about it because two other parents witnessed it and took their kids out of the class. We got her moved, and tried to explain to her "it is NOT OK for anyone, even a teacher, to scream at you like that. If it ever happens again, you need to tell us". A couple of years later, the new principal told me that I needed to let my daughter learn to deal with difficult people (when I was objecting to her placement in the classroom of a screaming 3rd grade teacher). Hello? Why would that be? When you are an adult, you don't put up with abusive people in your life unless you're a doormat. Why would we want to teach our kids to be doormats?


Ok, off my soapbox now. Sorry, painful memories...:sad2:

[dobelover]

Why is LOST a repeat:confused3

[kikipug]

Yeah, it's a tough call. When you are an adult, you don't put up with abusive people in your life unless you're a doormat. Why would we want to teach our kids to be doormats?




:flower: You are right, too. She has 2 teachers- they team teach, and one of them is very good... if I take her out, she loses both... the other teacher has really fostered her love of reading even more than ever, so I try to balance the good with the bad.

I'll take that as a TOP!pirate:

[tinksdad]

Why is LOST a repeat:confused3
So I can go pickup DD and not have to miss anything...... :crowded:

[kikipug]

:wave: Where IS everyone tonight????

[dobelover]

:confused3 I was thinking the same thing

[MarkRG]

Isn't tonight one of those big reality show nights?


I've been busy cleaning. If you want to read up on it, start about here: http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=7463302&postcount=25424

[ohiominnie]

:wave: Where IS everyone tonight????

well, we all spent most of the evening crying.

the beast is out of control and is about ready to be shipped back to the breeder---but breaking our kids' hearts was not in my gameplan so i'm having trouble making the actual call.

plus mike's mom has found out she has a very very large mass in her lower abdomen. she sees a gyn-onc doc tomorrow and we'll know a little more, but won't know for sure probably until it's taken out. the risk of advanced ovarian cancer looms in the back of our minds based on symptoms. so please keep Grandma Lightbulb in your prayers if you would.

i'm counting on everyone else to keep the topic light at this time. i have nothing light to say. (color change to keep in compliance with Amanda's law)

[Dancind]

Karen, posted to you on the other thread.

Tonight's TV addictions included American Idol and Alias. Would have been Lost if not for the rerun. Don't know what everyone else was watching.

Very clever, Mark. I'm sure that happens all the time, I know I've had pics stolen on Ebay.
A banana for Kevin: :banana:

[tinksdad]

A banana for Kevin: :banana:

:banana: Love ya, mean it!! :banana:

[justmestace]

Gee, look, it's midnight, and I finally get to post!

It's been raining all day, so my satellite connection is out. Using dial-up. I'd forgotten how slow it is. But it's better than nothing. A lot of people in town lose phone service in the rain.

I could start in on the whole teacher thing, but you all said it very well.
Megan was our "drama queen".....and still is.
If the nurse calls for Jordan, I KNOW she's sick. And the nurse has never called me for Jared. Ever. He was bummed because missing those couple of days for the 10 night blew his perfect attendance.

Starting to get a little worried about the creek, and whether or not I will get out for my flight Friday...(tomorrow now)
Yes, Diana, I will have my lap top, and I plan on using it! Last summer Mom complained if I was on it, but this time, she can't wander in and check on me! :dancer: :sick: :cold: :hourglass :shamrock:

I just discovered we have MORE new smilies!!

:disrocks: :ssst:
There's one up there of me freezing in Nebraska...and a shamrock for my birthday (1 hour after St Patrick's Day...and Irish, too)

I love it! But going to bed now. I can yak all day tomorrow. In between laundry and throwing some sweats in a suitcase.
TTFN

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Thursday!

Hugs going out to all that need them (and it seems like a lot of our group does right now).

Karen/Mike - Prayers going out for Grandma Lightbulb - as a 15 year suvivor of ovarian cancer I can relate. As for Maggie - even though it will be a very tough call and the kids will be hurt think of how they could be hurt in the future if you don't call. :grouphug:

Stacey - here's hoping the creek doesn't flood so you can get to your mom.

Karen - hope your daughter is feeling better today.

Have a great day everyone!

[kikipug]

Karen - hope your daughter is feeling better today.



:sick: She had some color in her face (and it wasn't green color), so I sent her off to school... lets hope she stays there! After 14 hours of uninterrupted sleep, I think she's OK. I haven't spent a full day at the office in a week... I REALLY need to get some stuff done, so I'm crossing my fingers that I can actually stay here!!

[tinksdad]

Good wishes and pixie dust (I shook Tink and got a lot) for all those who are in need.

Kiki, glad your DD is feeling better and you get to work (I think) :badpc: :hourglass

[kikipug]

Kiki, glad your DD is feeling better and you get to work (I think) :badpc: :hourglass

The nurse has called me twice since I posted earlier... DD claims 'her stomach hurts'... I may be mean and rotten, but I sent her back to class... I told her that she has cried wolf so many times that I am purposely not going to believe her this time... maybe it will teach her a lesson. The nurse probably is calling DCS on me now- oh well... :guilty:

[justmestace]

Hello All....
Creek is flooded and I can't go anywhere right now, which is okay since today is laundry and pack.
Jay and the kids got out this morning, but it's been rising steadily. It's not raining right now, and isn't supposed to for the rest of today, so I think by the time they need to come home it will be okay. And it will be okay for me to get out tomorrow.
Spoke too soon....just turned around and looked...it's raining again. Nuts.

Karen....hope the nurse doesn't turn you in.....I was the "Mean Mom" on the 10 night thread, I am thinking of handing that one over to you! LOL Just kidding....

Back to the laundry.....TTFN....:boat: :umbrella:

[justmestace]

Good wishes and pixie dust (I shook Tink and got a lot)

Talk about calling Child Protective Services!!! Is she okay?

[tinksdad]

Talk about calling Child Protective Services!!! Is she okay?

Actually, now that you bring that up.......


I'm kind of sad!! :guilty: I used to tickle and play with DD a LOT. Now that she is "growing up" she is not as enamored with the tickling as in past years. :sad:



Oh well, my baby is getting big!!

Oh look!! A TOP! shared with Stacey!

[justmestace]

BOY do I know how that goes, Kevin! I made the HUGE mistake of patting Jordan's rear....she loudly said "Don't touch me there!" HA. I told her "I gave birth to it, I diapered it, I'll touch it if I want to!"
It's a temporary phase. Give her a couple of years and she'll be huggable again.
I don't think we ever get to tickle them again, tho....:sad1:

[tinksdad]

BOY do I know how that goes, Kevin! I made the HUGE mistake of patting Jordan's rear....she loudly said "Don't touch me there!" HA. I told her "I gave birth to it, I diapered it, I'll touch it if I want to!"
It's a temporary phase. Give her a couple of years and she'll be huggable again.
I don't think we ever get to tickle them again, tho....:sad1:
Hugs are no problem, she just "hates" the ticklings now!

heavy sigh!! It might take a couple of years to wean me off though.. :banana:

[kikipug]

she just "hates" the ticklings now!



My mother always told me that tickling was a form of torture. (And she was serious...) :guilty:

[CajunGirl2]

My mother always told me that tickling was a form of torture. (And she was serious...) :guilty:

Your mom would call protective services on us then. DDs LOVE to be tickled and when you stop they say "Do it again!" :cutie:

I don't like hearing that they don't want to be loved on any more. Guess we better enjoy it while it lasts! Emily is now 4.5 and I'm realizing that she's not my little girl any more :sad: ... although she has moved from being a "Daddy's girl" to being a "Mommy's girl".

[ohiominnie]

CajunGirl...
Seeing your post reminded me ....

My BIL is the manager at the Subway in Alpharetta at Jonesbridge and Statesbridge in the Saddlebrook shopping area. He's located between Kroger and Blockbuster.

He said stop in sometime and let him know who you are and how you know us. He'll make sure you get free ice in your pop!! ;) ;)

[kikipug]

Your mom would call protective services on us then.

Not just you... she would call them on ME if I did it to my kids...

[CajunGirl2]

CajunGirl...
Seeing your post reminded me ....

My BIL is the manager at the Subway in Alpharetta at Jonesbridge and Statesbridge in the Saddlebrook shopping area. He's located between Kroger and Blockbuster.

He said stop in sometime and let him know who you are and how you know us. He'll make sure you get free ice in your pop!! ;) ;)

Will do. I know exactly where you're talking about. What's his name? You'll have to tell him that I work on Great Oaks Way. The subway is not too far from work so I'll have to go for lunch one day. Hmmm ... getting hungry just thinking about it. :teeth:

Angie

[ohiominnie]

Will do. I know exactly where you're talking about. What's his name? You'll have to tell him that I work on Great Oaks Way. The subway is not too far from work so I'll have to go for lunch one day. Hmmm ... getting hungry just thinking about it. :teeth:

Angie

His name is Marc. He's the manager there. :)

[Dancind]

Kikipug, sounds like you need to go spy on that classroom. Something that teacher is doing seems to be giving your DD an ulcer. Some kids are just more sensitive than others. Even if the teacher isn't yelling at her specifically, she may be living in fear.

And I think I agree with your Mom about tickling. It was better though, than the tossing into the air when she was little.

Stacey, tell Sharon we're all thinking about her. I know I met her in Vegas, but can't remember which lady she was. Can you tell me where she is in our group picture, if it's still on Mary's site?

OM, I know that was a hard decision, but it's probably best. Maybe Maggie could be trained, but it would take a lot more than you have time for, and there's no guarantees. We never got another dog after our Schipperke experience. We have only one cat, but he's the "best cat ever" and he loves us all equally. And cats are SO EASY compared to dogs, especially puppies.

WOW. I invited my brother's family to WDW this summer, adding a second bedroom to our BCV reservation. I figured maybe I could talk my SIL, niece and nephew into it, but my BROTHER said he would go. This is a very big deal. He's not a big walker, because he's a big guy.

[tinksdad]

And I think I agree with your Mom about tickling. It was better though, than the tossing into the air when she was little.

Hey, I ALWAYS caught her!! :earseek: And do remember the giggles and the screams of: "Do it again!!" :dancer:

[justmestace]

Stacey, tell Sharon we're all thinking about her. I know I met her in Vegas, but can't remember which lady she was. Can you tell me where she is in our group picture, if it's still on Mary's site?

WOW. I invited my brother's family to WDW this summer, adding a second bedroom to our BCV reservation. I figured maybe I could talk my SIL, niece and nephew into it, but my BROTHER said he would go. This is a very big deal. He's not a big walker, because he's a big guy.

:cheer2: Yea!! Glad your brother is going to do it! Good for him!

And yes, Mary does still have the picture up. Sharon is standing right behind Brittany, in the white blouse and black skirt. Her daughter is Kaylah, with the darker hair and rounder face.

[scuba diver]

Karen....hope the nurse doesn't turn you in.....I was the "Mean Mom" on the 10 night thread, I am thinking of handing that one over to you! LOL Just kidding....

Back to the laundry.....TTFN....:boat: :umbrella:

Don't ever worry about being a "mean mom". My kids have plenty of stories to tell about their "mean dad".

Just as a quick example, Lisa during a school lesson in class about what you fear most.....her reply......My Dad

[Dancind]

Hey, I ALWAYS caught her!! :earseek: And do remember the giggles and the screams of: "Do it again!!" :dancer:

Which is probably why she's so fond of roller coasters now. It will be your fault when she starts sky diving, too. And the brain damage is probably your fault...

That Blues Brother smiley is very strange, just sit and look at it for a while.

Stacey, Sharon is the lady I talked to for a while, very nice lady.

Alicia doesn't want to go to the harder jazz class tonight, she's afraid it will "kill" her. More proof that her other class was too easy for her.

[tinksdad]

Which is probably why she's so fond of roller coasters now. It will be your fault when she starts sky diving, too. And the brain damage is probably your fault...

Would I also be responsible for her dazzling intellect??? :rolleyes1

[kikipug]

Don't ever worry about being a "mean mom". My kids have plenty of stories to tell about their "mean dad".



Oh yeah, I'd have to get in line behind 'mean dad' in this house... though his bark is worse than his bite...

Isn't it a fine day for a TOP!:banana:

[kikipug]

It will be your fault when she starts sky diving, too. And the brain damage is probably your fault...



I am proof positive that sky diving DOESN'T cause brain damage!!!! If you like roller coasters, you've GOT to try it!!! :scared1:

[scuba diver]

That Blues Brother smiley is very strange, just sit and look at it for a while.



It kind of reminds me of Kevin in Rocking Bar D. :cool1:

[scuba diver]

Oh yeah, I'd have to get in line behind 'mean dad' in this house... though his bark is worse than his bite...

Isn't it a fine day for a TOP!:banana:

I mentioned this at dinner tonight, everyone was home, and the kids started coming up with "Dad, do you remember when....." "I throw up at school because you wouldn't come get me" "I hurt my self at gym and you told the coaches not to give me aspirin" "The time you let me use the nail gun and I stapled my foot to the floor" ....

Kids just never forget

[kikipug]

"The time you let me use the nail gun and I stapled my foot to the floor" ....


Children and power tools... never a good combination!!!!:teeth:

[scuba diver]

Children and power tools... never a good combination!!!!:teeth:

But it was so funny...

This summer Lisa learned how to use the nail gun and did a great job. She helped make a bed, desk, shelves for her room.

[kikipug]

But it was so funny...


My kids know... if they do something stupid, Mom WILL laugh at them!!!:rotfl2:

[justmestace]

Hi Guys....still not packed. But I do have things spread out all over...does that count?

My friend Sharon called from the hospital. Bad news. Ken has a cancerous tumor that is inoperable. In the frontal lobe. They doctors are sending him to Barrow Neurological Institute, he's at Mayo right now. They're going to try steroids and then chemo. They are thinking 5 to 7 years. I am hoping there will be some advances in that area in that time.

[ohiominnie]

But it was so funny...

This summer Lisa learned how to use the nail gun and did a great job. She helped make a bed, desk, shelves for her room.

ah, yes, the hurricane bed set.

[ohiominnie]

Update on Grandma Lightbulb....she went to the gyn/onc today. He says it's 50-50 if it's malignant. Will do surgery Feb 7th and will do pathology tests on the various sections of it. If it's not cancer, it all comes out and she goes on her way. If it is, he needs to open her up farther (like to her breast bone) and take out all connected parts and lymph nodes and the likes. Leaving no stone unturned...he'll search it all. Then it will be the whole chemo route, but I guess we can't worry about that until we find out what we're dealing with.

Thanks for all of the prayers!

[justmestace]

ohminnie....I pray when I fly...a lot.....(not that I don't pray at other times, but..) anyway, I will pray for Grandma Lightbulb. And WHY is she called that??


Heading out in the morning...should have the computer hooked up at my folks' so that I can say hi tomorrow night.

See ya all later,
Stacey

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Friday! It's been a crazy week at work so I'll be happy to see it come to an end.

Stacey - have a safe trip up to your mom & dad's. Glad you are taking the notebook so you don't lose touch with us.

Karen & Mike - continued prayers for Grandma Lightbulb!

[ohioMickey]

ohminnie....I pray when I fly...a lot.....(not that I don't pray at other times, but..) anyway, I will pray for Grandma Lightbulb. And WHY is she called that??

At an early age KT began calling Karen's mom "Grandma Shadow" because Shadow was the name of their dog. At about that same age, KT recieved a gift from my mom - a toy flashlight that could shine in three different colors. We had just purchased a new floor lamp for my mom and the LIGHT gifts were exchanged. KT began calling her "Grandma Lightbulb" and the name stuck.

KT also named our cat DINGLE around that time.

Grandma Shadow, Grandma Lightbulb, Dingle - now you know why we homeschool. ;) <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[ohioMickey]

Karen & Mike - continued prayers for Grandma Lightbulb!

Thanks! :)

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL

still sore but up and moving fine.

I REALLY could use some time at W D W mean D W will not let me go yet.
D W & D D are leaving on the 11 I think. for a week at the cheer leading at W D W sports.
another day at work, class at 0900





be back later
















gaRry

[wdwgoose]

T O P :rotfl2: :worship:

[kikipug]

KT also named our cat DINGLE around that time.

Dingle - now you know why we homeschool. ;) <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Hey... that's no worse than the cat that I named "DOODLE"... and I was in high school at the time!!! :teeth:

[justmestace]

BYE! Talk to you later.....

Thanks for the good wishes!

[scuba.mom]

ah, yes, the hurricane bed set.

Exactly. Who would of thought that after all these years of storing the boards for our windows in case of hurrincane, this would be the year we needed them. Too bad we didn't know this before using all of the "hurricane" lumber to create her bedroom. However, she and her Dad had a great time pretending they were on "trading spaces". Lisa loved working with her Dad and really did help. :cool1:

[tinksdad]

It kind of reminds me of Kevin in Rocking Bar D. :cool1:
:earseek: And I thought no one was looking....... :banana:


:dancer:

[WDWLVR]

Exactly. Who would of thought that after all these years of storing the boards for our windows in case of hurrincane, this would be the year we needed them. Too bad we didn't know this before using all of the "hurricane" lumber to create her bedroom. However, she and her Dad had a great time pretending they were on "trading spaces". Lisa loved working with her Dad and really did help. :cool1:

Did you get to be Paige Davis and walk in with a video camera?:flower:

[scuba diver]

Exactly. Who would of thought that after all these years of storing the boards for our windows in case of hurrincane, this would be the year we needed them. Too bad we didn't know this before using all of the "hurricane" lumber to create her bedroom. However, she and her Dad had a great time pretending they were on "trading spaces". Lisa loved working with her Dad and really did help. :cool1:

Actually, it saved me a lot of work. I didn't have the hassel of boarding up all the windows.

[kikipug]

Did you get to be Paige Davis and walk in with a video camera?:flower:

Don't tell me Paige :cutie: lives nearby... if that's the case, I'll never see my DH again!!!

[DVCcruise]

I missed reading for just a few weeks and now I have 100 pages to work through...How in the world will I ever catch up? It's so nice to have such a talkative group. I expect to have good friends by the time we sail.

Some extra info about us: We are on Deck 7 forward, I just can't remember the cabin number. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise, and the only family vacation we can all agree on. We love late-seating! I'll try to convince anyone to switch. Jake (11) and Katie (9) love the clubs and will spend many hours in them. They won't know about the cruise until next Christmas, but they'd love to meet some DIS'ers before the cruise. It makes them get even more excited.

I'm going to go watch it snow! Have a great weekend. I'll still be reading from page 111, so type small messages...

Susan

[kikipug]

They won't know about the cruise until next Christmas, but they'd love to meet some DIS'ers before the cruise.

:rolleyes1 Glad to know that mine aren't the only ones.... :ssst: but isn't it almost IMPOSSIBLE to keep the secret!!!!!! I want to tell DD sooo bad, and I know that she wouldn't tell DS... she'd just make it VERY clear to him that SHE knew something that HE didn't... then he'd bug me til I told him too. :crazy2:


Make sure you go back and read the pages about "Amanda's Law"... before she catches you!!!

[tinksdad]

I missed reading for just a few weeks and now I have 100 pages to work through...How in the world will I ever catch up? It's so nice to have such a talkative group. I expect to have good friends by the time we sail.

Some extra info about us: We are on Deck 7 forward, I just can't remember the cabin number. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise, and the only family vacation we can all agree on. We love late-seating! I'll try to convince anyone to switch. Jake (11) and Katie (9) love the clubs and will spend many hours in them.
Susan

Welcome, Welcome (again) :cool1:

Great group we have here. Contact Mary and give her your information and a picture if you want. She already has some of us posted already!

We like late seating as well. There are many advantages to it.

Good luck with that snow stuff :cold: I have a scuba class I'm helping with this weekend and the forecast is calling for snow on Sunday! Thank God for drysuits!! :banana:

[DVCcruise]

I didn't find Amanda's laws, and how can I contact Mary...I'm so behind...HELP! I won't be kicked off the boat if I break any of the laws, will I?

[dobelover]

I didn't find Amanda's laws, and how can I contact Mary...I'm so behind...HELP! I won't be kicked off the boat if I break any of the laws, will I?


I think the penalty for breaking Amanda's Law is walking the plank:eek:

[dobelover]

Sorry Susan, just kidding. On this page is a post by wdwlover, that is Mary. She has a link in her sig or pm her. Mary is one of the most helpful, kind and wonderful person I have ever met.:flower2: She will walk you thru what she puts together for all of us.

[WDWLVR]

I didn't find Amanda's laws, and how can I contact Mary...I'm so behind...HELP! I won't be kicked off the boat if I break any of the laws, will I?

Hi! I'm Mary - Amanda's law is to use color, size or a smilie :cool1: in your post to make it more fun! Don't worry we won't kick you off the boat if you don't want to do any of that. If you click on the link in my signature below it will take you to the page we've done for this cruise. If you will e-mail me your info and a picture I'll be happy to add it to the page.

The goal is for all of us to get to know each other (many of us already do as we sailed on the 12/18/04 cruise together) and to have fun!

[WDWLVR]

Sorry Susan, just kidding. On this page is a post by wdwlover, that is Mary. She has a link in her sig or pm her. Mary is one of the most helpful, kind and wonderful person I have ever met.:flower2: She will walk you thru what she puts together for all of us.

Awwwww - I'm blushing :blush:

PS - saw your note on the other thread! Poor Jeanne - give her my best and tell her Bear sends a hug!

[ohiominnie]

Mary is one of the most helpful, kind and wonderful person I have ever met.:flower2:

I heard on another thread that she was "mean and obnoxious." ;) ;)

[dzneprincess]

Hey you all! Sorry I have been away. My DH is working on someones PC so I have been made to use the laptop. NOne of my favorites are on this thing and I have been to lazy to sign in to post! LOL But I have been reading and lurking!!!!!:banana: I am feeling crummy. I feel I have the flu or something. I have been coughing and sneezing all day and I feel like there is fluid in my ears. I just hope the kids dont get it, whatever it is. So anyways I was sent a link via PM to another message board that I have been reading with a shocked expression on my face. It is another DISNEY board but not as friendly as the DIS.

[dzneprincess]

I heard on another thread that she was "mean and obnoxious." ;) ;)

I'mmmm tellllllllinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WDWLVR]

I heard on another thread that she was "mean and obnoxious." ;) ;)

Actually it was nasty and obnoxious - I was mean to Kevin. Speaking of Kevin. :banana:

[dobelover]

Actually it was nasty and obnoxious - I was mean to Kevin. Speaking of Kevin. :banana:

Good Grief! What thread and how could anyone be mean to :banana:

[MarkRG]

Good Grief! What thread and how could anyone be mean to :banana:

Really? Where????????????



















http://monorailgreen.info/smilies/BananaDragon.gif





;)

[dobelover]

Really? Where????????????



















http://monorailgreen.info/smilies/BananaDragon.gif





;)


sniff, sniff, poor :banana:

[kikipug]

Daaaaaaaaaaayyy-yo. Daaaaaaayyy aaay aaay yo!
Yes, we have no :banana: :banana: , we have no :banana: :banana: today.

(Sorry- saw all the bananas, and just had to break into song.)

[WDWLVR]

The Banana Splits :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Written by Ritchie Adams & Mark Barkan

One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more.
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Comin' to bring you the Banana Split show
Makin' up a mess of fun, makin' up a mess of fun
Lots of fun for everyone

(CHORUS)
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la

Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playin' in the bright warm sun.
Flippin' like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper an' Snork

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Two banana, four banana, one banana, three
Swingin' like a bunch on monkeys, hangin' from a tree.
Hey there, ev'rybody, won't you come along and see
How much like Banana Splits ev'ryone can be

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Makin up a mess of fun
Makin up a mess of fun
Happiness for ev'ryone
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la

[tinksdad]

STEP AWAY FROM THE BANANA!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:


:banana: :banana: :banana:

[tinksdad]

Actually it was nasty and obnoxious - I was mean to Kevin. Speaking of Kevin. :banana:
Really? What do you Mean? :idea: :rolleyes1

[scuba diver]

Kevin, enjoy your diving this weekend. Next weekend I will be doing some research for us in Ft. Lauderdale. Lisa has competition there so Matt and I are hoping to try out a few dive boats. I want to make sure their service has not changed since the last time we used them ;)

[WDWLVR]

Jim- awesome picture. I'm hoping that was taken at Dive Quest in Epcot!

[WDWLVR]

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Good morning Cruisers!
We sail in 69 weeks!
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Woo Hoo! Another week closer!

Need to come up with a way to get the moving ship back - but for now just enjoy the countdown! :earsgirl:

[scuba diver]

Jim- awesome picture. I'm hoping that was taken at Dive Quest in Epcot!

Nassau, Shark Dive

What this means is that I finally spent some time to get some pictures posted so I can use them in my signature. Kevin has been showing me up with dive pictures. Could not let that happen anymore.

[tinksdad]

Nassau, Shark Dive

What this means is that I finally spent some time to get some pictures posted so I can use them in my signature. Kevin has been showing me up with dive pictures. Could not let that happen anymore.
See, all it takes is some "friendly" competition! :love: Keep them coming!! :sunny:


That is a good picture. Stuarts Cove?

Quick check of the our threads, then is off to Blue Hole for the weekend diving.

The forecast does not look great!

Today: Scattered showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high around 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight: Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then occasional snow. Low around 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday: Occasional snow. High near 34. :cold: East wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Looks like the water will be MUCH warmer at 62° than the air :earseek:

[WDWLVR]

Jim - I just saw your post about diving in Nassau - ok that's a little too close to a shark for me. Unless it was a Disney shark.


Kevin - have a great dive. Sorry to hear the weather won't be cooperating too much.


I love your guys pictures - keep them coming!

[tinksdad]

Jim - I just saw your post about diving in Nassau - ok that's a little too close to a shark for me. Unless it was a Disney shark.


Kevin - have a great dive. Sorry to hear the weather won't be cooperating too much.


I love your guys pictures - keep them coming!

:confused3 Thanks, a couple of inches is still a lot better than what Boston has experienced!! :scared1:


and before I get out of here......

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

[ohioMickey]

My DH is working on someones PC so I have been made to use the laptop.

Does that mean "someones" PC is your PC? ;)

[ohioMickey]

Well folks ... we're signing off for a week ... hitting the slopes in New York. Temps below freezing all week so it should be great skiing, fireplace, and outdoor hottub weather. Behave yourselves. See you soon. :moped:

[WDWLVR]

Happy Early Birthday Mike! :bday:


Enjoy your ski trip!

[ohioMickey]

Happy Early Birthday Mike! :bday:


Enjoy your ski trip!


AWWW SHUCKS. Thanks! :)

[dzneprincess]

Does that mean "someones" PC is your PC? ;)
Haha nope not I! LOL Everyone that we know, also know that DH is good with computers.....sigh...guess who is too nice to say No??

[dzneprincess]

Have a great ski trip :cool1:

[TiggerInNY]

Hi Everybody,

WE just booked the 5/27/06 Special Western cruise and we're happy to be here. It's me, DH, and DS (9), and DS (5). We'll all be a little older by the time we cruise. You guys seem to be having a lot of fun and I want "IN". Is it possible? :confused3 I know our cruise is a ways away, but planning for me is half the fun. We were assigned cabin #6558. Has anyone of you veterans ever stayed there?

Well, I hope I can join in the fun with you guys. I love these boards. Happy planning.

TiggerInNY,
Maria :cheer2:

[WDWLVR]

Hi Everybody,

WE just booked the 5/27/06 Special Western cruise and we're happy to be here. It's me, DH, and DS (9), and DS (5). We'll all be a little older by the time we cruise. You guys seem to be having a lot of fun and I want "IN". Is it possible? :confused3 I know our cruise is a ways away, but planning for me is half the fun. We were assigned cabin #6558. Has anyone of you veterans ever stayed there?

Well, I hope I can join in the fun with you guys. I love these boards. Happy planning.

TiggerInNY,
Maria :cheer2:

Maria - welcome! Of course you can join in! This thread is so we can all get to know each other and that includes you! If you click on the 5/27 link in my signature it will take you to the web page for our group. If you will send me your info and a picture to marygums@monorailgreen.info I'll be happy to add your family in!

[CajunGirl2]

Amanda, how are y'all doing in Columbus? Guess you're not one of the ones without power since you posted this morning. We won't be getting out the house today .... maybe not until tomorrow afternoon from the sound of things. The rain/ice is still coming down off and on. It's going to be a fun day trying to keep the girls occupied today.

All I have to say is ... weather people are wrong too many times! They said that the sleet would be over before the morning hours and that we'd be in the 50s by tomorrow. Now they're saying not above freezing today & only in to the 40s tomorrow ... UGH! This is not my kind of weather!!! Here's wishing for some warmth & sun!!! :sunny:

[TiggerInNY]

Hi CajunGirl2,

Now, I know I'm going to catch heat for this one, but when I die, I want to come back as a MAN, for sure, but the best job I think is the meteorologist!!! What better thing in life to be is a man - meteorologist? You NEVER have to be right. What are they going to do, fire you???? :rotfl2: So the front stayed South instead of moving North. It snowed ALL DAY instead of 1/2 day. It's a great job. That's my wish for reincarnation!!!

Now all you men, don't burn me..I want to be one of you on my next try. I love my husband to death but I want to try something new next time. Having 4 older brothers, no sister and then having 2 boys of my own, no daughter, it seems to be my destiny to be surrounded by testosterone. Being a stay-at-home mom, soon to be working Part Time in the schools, is great but has it's moments. How many of you agree with me? Don't be shy about it. Come on.

WDWLVR - thanks for making me feel welcome. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you on the sunny, beautiful MAGIC cruise.

Have a great day today.

TTFN,
Maria :cheer2:

[scuba diver]

We are pulling weeds this morning at our house.

How do we pull weeds in the south?


http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/251/251591/folders/188673/1412327weedpull2.jpg

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/251/251591/folders/188673/1412319weedpull.jpg

It's better than shoveling snow, but not as much fun as diving!!

[MarkRG]

Well, that's one way to do it. Wish I had a picture when I tried to remove a stump with the truck we used to have. Had all 4 wheels smoking.

[Dancind]

Jim, I assume that pic is from the set that gave Sharon fits. Matt was with you on that dive, right? I may have to rethink our next trip...:scared1:

Welcome, Maria! Nice to see a new face! We needed some new blood around here.

[TiggerInNY]

Thanks Dancind. Glad to be here. As soon as I could find a nice picture of my family I will forward it to Mary so I could be listed on her post. I think my DH is as excited as me. Nah, not THAT much, but he's excited.

Thanks again.

Maria :cheer2:

[DVCcruise]

:cheer2: I want to have a job where I'm wrong all the time and it's okay! Everybody expect's you to be wrong. All you need to do is say there's a 10% chance of rain/snow/ice and your right if it does something and your right if it's dry. Nothing better than that! :teeth:

[scuba diver]

Jim, I assume that pic is from the set that gave Sharon fits. Matt was with you on that dive, right? I may have to rethink our next trip...:scared1:


Great, glad to see that you are thinking about letting them go on a shark dive with us. They will love it!

Oh, maybe I misunderstood what you are saying.

[TiggerInNY]

DVCcruise - You're right...10% chance of rain. We can all dream, right? hahahah :rotfl2:

Have a great day.

Maria

[dzneprincess]

Hi Everybody,

WE just booked the 5/27/06 Special Western cruise and we're happy to be here. It's me, DH, and DS (9), and DS (5). We'll all be a little older by the time we cruise. You guys seem to be having a lot of fun and I want "IN". Is it possible? :confused3 I know our cruise is a ways away, but planning for me is half the fun. We were assigned cabin #6558. Has anyone of you veterans ever stayed there?

Well, I hope I can join in the fun with you guys. I love these boards. Happy planning.

TiggerInNY,
Maria :cheer2:
Hi Maria! Welcome aboard! We are having lots-o-fun over here on this thread!!! I am glad you found your way over and started posting! Of course you can join in!

[dzneprincess]

Amanda, how are y'all doing in Columbus? Guess you're not one of the ones without power since you posted this morning. We won't be getting out the house today .... maybe not until tomorrow afternoon from the sound of things. The rain/ice is still coming down off and on. It's going to be a fun day trying to keep the girls occupied today.

All I have to say is ... weather people are wrong too many times! They said that the sleet would be over before the morning hours and that we'd be in the 50s by tomorrow. Now they're saying not above freezing today & only in to the 40s tomorrow ... UGH! This is not my kind of weather!!! Here's wishing for some warmth & sun!!! :sunny:
Ugh, ice ice and more ice! The kids had testing this morning at 730 am! (For their green belts in TaeKwonDO) Uhmmmm it was very cold!! BRRRR When we got home, I lay down and the kids said mom mom the tree in our yard fell!!! I got up and looked, sure enough, tree fell in my driveway. The weight of the ice was just to much for it to bear. DH is working today and there is no way I could have handled it. Luckily, my neighbor, (who I havent said 2 words to in like 3 years) came knocking on my door and offered to pull it out of my way with his truck and cut down some of the lower branches with his chainsaw. Bear in mind, it is still COLD outside. I feel so bad, I am so greatful to him for doing that, but as I said earlier I have rarely spoken to these people. We stay so busy with work and the kids that we pretty much keep to ourselves, once at home. Any ideas on how to thank the guy? I felt guilty here nice and warm and dry in the house, and him out there clearing *MY* driveway.....

[dzneprincess]

Well, that's one way to do it. Wish I had a picture when I tried to remove a stump with the truck we used to have. Had all 4 wheels smoking.

Mark , I saw you post before scubadads and I thought wow I wasnt the only one that had to deal with that this morning!

[dzneprincess]

Hi CajunGirl2,

Now, I know I'm going to catch heat for this one, but when I die, I want to come back as a MAN, for sure, but the best job I think is the meteorologist!!! What better thing in life to be is a man - meteorologist? You NEVER have to be right. What are they going to do, fire you???? :rotfl2: So the front stayed South instead of moving North. It snowed ALL DAY instead of 1/2 day. It's a great job. That's my wish for reincarnation!!!

Now all you men, don't burn me..I want to be one of you on my next try. I love my husband to death but I want to try something new next time. Having 4 older brothers, no sister and then having 2 boys of my own, no daughter, it seems to be my destiny to be surrounded by testosterone. Being a stay-at-home mom, soon to be working Part Time in the schools, is great but has it's moments. How many of you agree with me? Don't be shy about it. Come on.

WDWLVR - thanks for making me feel welcome. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you on the sunny, beautiful MAGIC cruise.

Have a great day today.

TTFN,
Maria :cheer2:
BTW ITA!:teeth:

[WDWLVR]

We are pulling weeds this morning at our house.

How do we pull weeds in the south?


http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/251/251591/folders/188673/1412327weedpull2.jpg

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/251/251591/folders/188673/1412319weedpull.jpg

It's better than shoveling snow, but not as much fun as diving!!

See now that is just plain mean. Here we are with snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits and you show a picture of Matt in shorts!:cool1:

[dobelover]

Welcome, Maria.



:idea: I think you are on to something with the reincarnation bit.....

[scuba diver]

See now that is just plain mean. Here we are with snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits and you show a picture of Matt in shorts!:cool1:

Didn't even think of that.

It just happened to be a really great day outside. Not to warm, not to cold. Perfect day to pull weeds.

Now we have to figure out what to do in place of all the plants.

[WDWLVR]

Just a little green with envy - looks like a great day down there!

[kikipug]

Just a little green with envy - looks like a great day down there!

It's been beautiful here today!!! Rain was forecasted, but I guess they lied!!! (How's that for a job...)

I spent all day inside, at HardRock Live for the NCA National Championship... glad that day is done. (Til next week's competition.) Wish we had time to actually SPEND at Universal today instead of just tromping through with 20 cheerleaders in tow- the weather was PERFECT!

Elizabeth's squad took :cheer2: 1st place :cheer2: in the rec division! (Sounds great til you realize how few (and I do mean FEW) teams were in the division- but hey, a first is a first- kinda like a TOP- you take them any way you can get them!!)

[scuba.mom]

Jim, I assume that pic is from the set that gave Sharon fits. Matt was with you on that dive, right? I may have to rethink our next trip...:scared1:

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Yes, this is the dive they didn't "explain" to me until it was over with and I couldn't do anything about it. I trust they will be more "careful" with your daughter. I think Kevin knows your "rules" about Alicia's diving and I am sure he will not disappoint you by putting her in harms way. :sunny:

[dzneprincess]

:teeth: nice top scubamom.....

no1 has any suggestions for me?

[dzneprincess]

hmmm I wonder who will get post number 2150?????

[dzneprincess]

I guess since no one is around it will just have to be.......


me!

[dzneprincess]

:banana: yeah baby

[scuba diver]

Yes, this is the dive they didn't "explain" to me until it was over with and I couldn't do anything about it. I trust they will be more "careful" with your daughter. I think Kevin knows your "rules" about Alicia's diving and I am sure he will not disappoint you by putting her in harms way. :sunny:

Man oh man, does this ever put me to shame! Yes dear I hear you loud and clear. ;)

[Dancind]

Yes, this is the dive they didn't "explain" to me until it was over with and I couldn't do anything about it. I trust they will be more "careful" with your daughter. I think Kevin knows your "rules" about Alicia's diving and I am sure he will not disappoint you by putting her in harms way. :sunny:

I hate to say this (he's not here to defend himself), but Kevin is a GUY. He might succumb to peer pressure. And you know how persuasive Jim can be. I know there are sharks off the FL coast, but you won't go looking for them, will you? If anyone could attract sharks, it would be my kid. You should see what happens when there are any mosquitoes around.

I've got three girls here tonight. Alicia's partners for her lyrical trio are spending the night, we are going to watch a comp here tomorrow that they didn't enter. Checking out the competition for the next one! Three gifted girls, the other two are perfectionists (mine missed that trait). One girl is alphabetizing Alicia's bookshelf, the other is doing her Math homework. Life is good.

[justmestace]

A very quick hello to say I made it to Omaha, and have not frozen yet. It's really not that bad (the temperature).

Mom is home now and much happier here than in the rehab...can't say as I blame her, it was a depressing place.
She did well today but woke up tonight with some muscle spasms....we got her comfy again and I think she's asleep.
Which is where I'm going.
Hope all is well with everyone, I didn't do any "catch up" reading yet.
TTYL,
Stacey

[scuba diver]

I hate to say this (he's not here to defend himself), but Kevin is a GUY. He might succumb to peer pressure. And you know how persuasive Jim can be. I know there are sharks off the FL coast, but you won't go looking for them, will you? If anyone could attract sharks, it would be my kid. You should see what happens when there are any mosquitoes around.

I've got three girls here tonight. Alicia's partners for her lyrical trio are spending the night, we are going to watch a comp here tomorrow that they didn't enter. Checking out the competition for the next one! Three gifted girls, the other two are perfectionists (mine missed that trait). One girl is alphabetizing Alicia's bookshelf, the other is doing her Math homework. Life is good.



When you are done with the girls would you please send them this way. Matt could use a little help and I'm sure the girls would be preferred over Sharon and I helping him.

Kevin is a guy, but when it comes to diving he won't break his rules. We all having diving rules, things and situations we won't put ourselves in. No other diver (a good buddy) would force anyone to break one of their rules.....so you can bet on Kevin not taking Alicia on a shark dive.

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Kind of quiet on our end which is a good thing!

Have a great day everyone!

[dzneprincess]

We have been awfully quiet this weekend. Is everyone okay? I am still battling this cold/flu. I have been taking ZICAM/Robitussin/Dayquil AND I am still leaking !!!! I hate it! I am still looking for suggestions on how to thank my neighbor for helping me out yesterday. Stacey, glad to see that you have made it to your mom's house safe and sound! I betcha it is very cold in Omaha???

Cajungirl, I assume by your silence that you are one of the many without power?? I hate that. My DH worked yesterday and is working today. (We both work for the local telephone company) I dread going into work tommorrow, as I work in the central office that houses the oldest cables in town, so I am SURE there will not be a lack of work for me tommorrow. SIGH
I havent even looked outside today to see if the ide has melted. I been lazy today, still in my PJS. I am overcompensating for having to wake up so early yesterday morning.
Well heres hoping that someone gets posting soon. It is too quite on our thread.

[CajunGirl2]

Cajungirl, I assume by your silence that you are one of the many without power??

Hi Amanda! Sorry that you're not feeling well. Here's a little wish :wizard: for getting well soon.

We have power & never lost it. We decided to get out of the house today. Hit Burger King for lunch (indoor playground) then to Best Buy to go TV shopping. Everything is thawing fast now. I even saw blue skies a little while ago ... YEAH!

[kikipug]

Amanda & Cajungirl... sorry your weather stinks so bad... it is the most beautiful day here today- about 75, not a cloud in the sky:sunny: . Have spent the entire day since church doing much-needed yardwork. Now I am sitting out by the pool, watching your weather on the Weather Channel... looks like its getting better for you, but the damage is already done.

Had dinner at my boss & his wife's house last night... 6 course Northern Italian feast... it was incredible!!! Didn't get home til 1AM, so I never got back on the boards, though it doesn't look like anyone else did, either! Hope everyone is healthy and posting again soon!

[scuba diver]

Have spent the entire day since church doing much-needed yardwork.

Right there is the down side of living in Florida...having to do yardwork year around.

We just finished with ours so the front of the house is bare. Not a bush, tree, plant....nothing.

Now I am looking for some advice. Has anyone had any experience with the new Silk/PCV outdoor plants that are UV resistant? We want to put something outfront, but it can not be anything that is living. I've been looking at outdoor silk plants. Any suggestions/ideas?

Yes, I am serious. I/we hate yard work. Would pave it all if I could.

[kikipug]

Right there is the down side of living in Florida...having to do yardwork year around.

Hmm... yardwork... shoveling.... yardwork... shoveling.... I'll take the yardwork, thanks!:sunny:

We just finished with ours so the front of the house is bare. Not a bush, tree, plant....nothing.

Yes, I am serious. I/we hate yard work. Would pave it all if I could.

We had a very similar discussion while standing in our front yard today... I want to rip out everything along my walk and put in stone... stone doesn't grow weeds. I can deal with trimming the palms and hibiscus, but weeding makes me crazy!!! I swear that Middleton plants weed-seeds in hopes that we'll sign up for their maintenance plan.

[scuba diver]

Hmm... yardwork... shoveling.... yardwork... shoveling.... I'll take the yardwork, thanks!:sunny:



We had a very similar discussion while standing in our front yard today... I want to rip out everything along my walk and put in stone... stone doesn't grow weeds. I can deal with trimming the palms and hibiscus, but weeding makes me crazy!!! I swear that Middleton plants weed-seeds in hopes that we'll sign up for their maintenance plan.

Don't be fooled. We took the stone out because of the weeds. I have always been a big believer in stone. It's great for a time, but the weeds do take over. It is just as bad as mulch so putting in stone is not the answer.

Our neighbors just had some beatiful beds put in, all stone around the palms. 30 days later there are weeds growing in it. They put the weed barrier down, but that helps helps. Does not stop because the weeds start growing in that. It was seeing the weeds in their beds that forced my decision to just take the whole thing out.

[kikipug]

Don't be fooled. We took the stone out because of the weeds. It was seeing the weeds in their beds that forced my decision to just take the whole thing out.

If the lawn guys could get their mower into the small space between the walk and the house, I'd pull out all the mulch and put sod in!!!!! Sure is better than looking at snow, though!!!:teeth:

[tinksdad]

We are pulling weeds this morning at our house.

How do we pull weeds in the south?



It's better than shoveling snow, but not as much fun as diving!!

By crickey!!!

That was a two month old "weed" right! :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[tinksdad]

I hate to say this (he's not here to defend himself), but Kevin is a GUY. He might succumb to peer pressure. And you know how persuasive Jim can be. I know there are sharks off the FL coast, but you won't go looking for them, will you? If anyone could attract sharks, it would be my kid. You should see what happens when there are any mosquitoes around.

Gosh hon, glad you noticed :love: (at least about the guy part)!! Besides, according to some (thanks tigger) it is a Preferred situation!!

We do get out of the restrooms first, and mechanics don't take advantage, AND we get to be WRONG ALL the time!!!



Now where is that Stuarts Cove brochure.........

[Dancind]

Jim, you could move out here to the desert. We actually get rebates on our water bill for "xeriscaping". That means, having a yard that doesn't require any water, rocks and stuff.

[scuba diver]

Jim, you could move out here to the desert. We actually get rebates on our water bill for "xeriscaping". That means, having a yard that doesn't require any water, rocks and stuff.

I would love it, but that is frowned on here. After all we do live in a subtropic climent which means plenty of rain which means plenty of weeds which means time away from diving, gym, trips, cruises......you ge the idea.

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Monday!

Back to work I go and I'm not looking forward to it. Quiet weekend - kind of a lazy one for me. Oh well.

Off to read the boards and then off to work I go. Have a great day everyone!

[TiggerInNY]

WooWoo!!! It's Independence Day at my house. My youngest son just got on the bus with his older brother for FULL DAY Kindergarten. So, I alotted myself a little time on the computer, housework, and then out for lunch with the other MOMS for a celebration lunch!!! Life is good.

Have a great day today.

TiggerInNY
Maria
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:jumping1: :jumping1:

I'm not TOO excited!!!!

[Dancind]

Congrats on that milestone, Maria! Enjoy your day.

I did nothing constructive this weekend, so must work hard today. Took Alicia and her teammates to watch the regional competition. Not sure if they are inspired or discouraged. We are always being told by the comps that come in that this is one of the best cities in the country. Of course, they may say that to all the cities.

[TiggerInNY]

Dancind - what part of the Southwest are you in? Obviously from my screen name, I'm in NY, just North of NYC.

Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad to see other competition. But, it could give a lot of inspiration if handled correctly by the team. Something to work towards. What kind of competition? I'm thinking along the lines of cheerleading? Am I right?

Gotta go now and get ready for my celebratory lunch. Talk to you later.

Maria :cheer2:

[Dancind]

Dancind - what part of the Southwest are you in? Obviously from my screen name, I'm in NY, just North of NYC.

Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad to see other competition. But, it could give a lot of inspiration if handled correctly by the team. Something to work towards. What kind of competition? I'm thinking along the lines of cheerleading? Am I right?

Gotta go now and get ready for my celebratory lunch. Talk to you later.

Maria :cheer2:

Maria, we are in Albuquerque NM. Tinksdad is my DH. Stacey is next door, in AZ, and BWVPam is nearby in El Paso TX. :sunny:

DD is a dancer. She wants to do drill team in high school, though. I don't think she can try out until she's a sophomore, so we have another year and a half before that kicks in.

[scuba diver]

Sad, but we need a bump. So I will do it with Kevin's favorite!

:banana:

[WDWLVR]

Nothing like a good old :banana: bump!


Guess everyone has been busy lately. I know it's been crazy at my work. Then we have Ohiominnie and Ohiomickey off skiing and Stacey taking care of her mom.

Maybe we need a nice quiet discussion like how much wine to bring on a 7 day cruise!

[tinksdad]

Nothing like a good old :banana: bump!


Guess everyone has been busy lately. I know it's been crazy at my work. Then we have Ohiominnie and Ohiomickey off skiing and Stacey taking care of her mom.

Maybe we need a nice quiet discussion like how much wine to bring on a 7 day cruise!
I vote for one bottle for each dinner, plus a couple of Banfi for dessert nights and maybe some port for Jim when he gets surly....... :rotfl2: :banana:

[tinksdad]

It has been a busy day. We have to take the kid to dance, and then later have a "pre-high school" parents meeting. Can't wait to see what that's all about..... :confused3




let's not forget the :banana:

[tinksdad]

And since it is SOOOO close,

I taketh the TOP pirate: pirate:

:banana: :banana:

[scuba diver]

Nothing like a good old :banana: bump!


Guess everyone has been busy lately. I know it's been crazy at my work. Then we have Ohiominnie and Ohiomickey off skiing and Stacey taking care of her mom.

Maybe we need a nice quiet discussion like how much wine to bring on a 7 day cruise!

WDWLVR, you sure know what topic to pick to get Kevin and I chatting. Kevin was a little light. He forgot the wine needed for the afternoon on the deck before dinner. That would be a light white wine. Need two of those. Will also need one for brunch.....

Bottom line, there will be a few bottles that get taken on.

[dzneprincess]

Sad, but we need a bump. So I will do it with Kevin's favorite!



:banana:
I'm here but no one is talking to me. I figure best to spoke only when spoken to.

[WVMD]

Hi Amanda!!!

:wave: :wave:

Virgil
pirate: TFD

[DVCcruise]

I'm here, just been on the DVC site trying to sell some points. Gotta cover the downpayment somehow. :flower:

Now, on the wine issue...has anyone ever had the bottles break in their bags? That would have to be a mess. As for our family, we bring on bottles of Smirnoff Ice. That summer we brought 12, I think we might need more next summer.

[DVCcruise]

Can you read writing that small? I still need work on my "Amanda's rules" execution...I'm trying.

Susan

[scuba diver]

I'm here, just been on the DVC site trying to sell some points. Gotta cover the downpayment somehow. :flower:

Now, on the wine issue...has anyone ever had the bottles break in their bags? That would have to be a mess. As for our family, we bring on bottles of Smirnoff Ice. That summer we brought 12, I think we might need more next summer.

We are local so we don't pack wine for airport handling. If I did, it would be carry on and no, I have never had a bottle break. I have packed wine in our luggage for the port handlers and have not had any break. Bubble wrap and tight packing are a good thing.

[scuba diver]

Tinksdad, I will be in Boca Raton this weekend and plan on going out with The Diversity. TheDiversity.com. I have used them in the past. Good operation. Low service, but let's you dive your profile. They are a locals boat. They give you a flag and push you in. "it's your air so use it up" which means a lot as I will use a 108 and Matt a 95. Great bottom time.

Of course we are only doing this to check out our options for May.

[dzneprincess]

Hi Amanda!!!

:wave: :wave:

Virgil
pirate: TFD
Well hi Virgil, how the heck are ya!

[dzneprincess]

Can you read writing that small? I still need work on my "Amanda's rules" execution...I'm trying.

Susan
Effort much appreciated Susan! LOL
Yes, I can read writing that small :teeth:

[kikipug]

I'm here, just been on the DVC site trying to sell some points. Gotta cover the downpayment somehow. :flower:


So how do I get a good deal on points??? :magnify:

[DVCcruise]

I don't quite now how you can get a deal on points. There are some for sale right now at $8 a point because they have to be used by July. I'm trying to get $10. Just for reference...one night at Boardwalk would cost about 30 points for weeknight and 60 for weekend. It turns out to be a pretty good deal if you wanted to stay in the villa type resorts anyway.

[kikipug]

I don't quite now how you can get a deal on points. There are some for sale right now at $8 a point because they have to be used by July. I'm trying to get $10. Just for reference...one night at Boardwalk would cost about 30 points for weeknight and 60 for weekend. It turns out to be a pretty good deal if you wanted to stay in the villa type resorts anyway.

If I didn't live an hour from Disney, I could probably justify it a lot easier... but I'd love to do it one of these days... have you been to Vero???

[DVCcruise]

I've never had the pleasure of Vero. I think it was hit hard by the hurricanes last year. I know they did a lot of work to fix it up. Maybe we'll get there soon. We really joined DVC to cruise. It's our favorite part of Disney!

[ladypoo]

I'm here. Just busy doing lots left over from last week. We got back from WDW late yesterday evening. We were quite tired. Dom had a blast. Nic hadnt been in over a year, so there was a bit she hadnt done. It was wet and rainy, dreary weekend. Finally, there was sunshine on Sunday as we were leaving. Driving North, we could feel the temperature changing. Have been lurking on the boards. Posting just a bit. Talk to ya'll later this week, hopefullly,
Patty

[tinksdad]

Got back just in time! :cool1:

For a TOP! pirate: :banana:

[tinksdad]

Tinksdad, I will be in Boca Raton this weekend and plan on going out with The Diversity. TheDiversity.com. I have used them in the past. Good operation. Low service, but let's you dive your profile. They are a locals boat. They give you a flag and push you in. "it's your air so use it up" which means a lot as I will use a 108 and Matt a 95. Great bottom time.

Of course we are only doing this to check out our options for May.
I just want to express my sincerest thanks that you and DS are sacrificing in this manner just to qualify excursions for the tourists!!

Truly, you are a Gentleman :groom: and a Scholar!! :teacher:

Let me know how the dives turn out will ya!! I'm getting ready to dive in warmer waters!!

[scuba diver]

I just want to express my sincerest thanks that you and DS are sacrificing in this manner just to qualify excursions for the tourists!!

Truly, you are a Gentleman :groom: and a Scholar!! :teacher:

Let me know how the dives turn out will ya!! I'm getting ready to dive in warmer waters!!

I will do my best for you. I may feel really bad when I put my drysuit on after picking on you about that, but the water is in the 70's. :guilty:

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Tuesday!


Running a little late today.

Karen - we did Vero for one night before our 10 day cruise. It is a beautiful resort. Our main home is Boardwalk (which we love), but my in-laws aren't really Disney people. Their idea of vacation is a week in Cocoa Beach. So we bought a Vero add-on mostly so we could treat them to a week now and then. In fact we just gave them 5 nights in October for their anniversary last week. I would definately stay there again. The resort is in great shape, but sadly the surrounding area is still showing major damage.

[CajunGirl2]

I'm here. Just busy doing lots left over from last week. We got back from WDW late yesterday evening. We were quite tired. Dom had a blast. Nic hadnt been in over a year, so there was a bit she hadnt done. It was wet and rainy, dreary weekend. Finally, there was sunshine on Sunday as we were leaving. Driving North, we could feel the temperature changing. Have been lurking on the boards. Posting just a bit. Talk to ya'll later this week, hopefullly,
Patty

Patty, where in GA are you? Just curious. Trying to figure out where all of Georgians live. :wave:

Angie

[kikipug]

Karen - we did Vero for one night before our 10 day cruise. The resort is in great shape, but sadly the surrounding area is still showing major damage.

I do know that... one of our regional VP's lives there, and, though he had no major damage to his (brand new) house on the beach, he has told us that the area is an absolute mess. Thinking about maybe going down there for a few days in July. Either that, or we'll head back to Sanibel/Captiva, if there is enough of it left standing. :confused3

[tinksdad]

I will do my best for you. I may feel really bad when I put my drysuit on after picking on you about that, but the water is in the 70's. :guilty:
It is true!! Talk is cheap, eh?? :chat:



You got it, flaunt it!! :love:

[WDWLVR]

I do know that... one of our regional VP's lives there, and, though he had no major damage to his (brand new) house on the beach, he has told us that the area is an absolute mess. Thinking about maybe going down there for a few days in July. Either that, or we'll head back to Sanibel/Captiva, if there is enough of it left standing. :confused3

Karen - I would give Vero a try. If anything from what I saw in pictures before the hurricane the beach is actually wider now. They have ocean view inn rooms, standard view inn rooms, studios, one and two bedroom villas and the beach cottages (3 bedrooms). Something for everyone. Even the inn rooms and studios have a microwave and small fridge. The others have full kitchens.

[Dancind]

Vero is a place we'd like to try out, and Hilton Head. Our problem is working those in when we keep wanting to go see the Mouse or cruise. We'll get there eventually.

:cool1:

[CajunGirl2]

Vero is a place we'd like to try out, and Hilton Head. Our problem is working those in when we keep wanting to go see the Mouse or cruise. We'll get there eventually.

:cool1:

We've been to Hilton Head 2 times now - once before kids and once afterward. I think maybe we'll try it again this year if we don't make it down to DW. Currently Disa Visa has a discount rate of $159/night (I think) for a 2-bedroom from now until May 4, excluding spring break time. It's a very relaxing resort. The only downside is the resort not being beachside. We always have a car so just drive to the beach house.

[kikipug]

Karen - I would give Vero a try. If anything from what I saw in pictures before the hurricane the beach is actually wider now. They have ocean view inn rooms, standard view inn rooms, studios, one and two bedroom villas and the beach cottages (3 bedrooms). Something for everyone. Even the inn rooms and studios have a microwave and small fridge. The others have full kitchens.

My kids want to go to Captiva:sunny: (because last year we went there without them...), but I'd love to look into buying some points on the DVC board and doing a few days in Vero instead, just for a change of pace.

[scuba.mom]

I just want to express my sincerest thanks that you and DS are sacrificing in this manner just to qualify excursions for the tourists!!

Truly, you are a Gentleman :groom: and a Scholar!! :teacher:

Let me know how the dives turn out will ya!! I'm getting ready to dive in warmer waters!!

We had dinner with Lisa's Coach and her husband on Saturday night. Jim tried to convince the Coach's husband to get back in to diving. He told him that he could join he and Matt when they dive near where the meets are. I think he is interested. This will actually make the coach happy as her husband currently doesn't have any interest in accompanying her to the various meets. Good job Jim!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

[tinksdad]

We had dinner with Lisa's Coach and her husband on Saturday night. Jim tried to convince the Coach's husband to get back in to diving. He told him that he could join he and Matt when they dive near where the meets are. I think he is interested. This will actually make the coach happy as her husband currently doesn't have any interest in accompanying her to the various meets. Good job Jim!!!! :cool1: :cool1:
Yeah Jim! :cheer2:

I tried for awhile to get my lovely DW to get into diving, but alas, I need to take sales training from the "Master" ........ :worship:

:banana:

[WDWLVR]

We had dinner with Lisa's Coach and her husband on Saturday night. Jim tried to convince the Coach's husband to get back in to diving. He told him that he could join he and Matt when they dive near where the meets are. I think he is interested. This will actually make the coach happy as her husband currently doesn't have any interest in accompanying her to the various meets. Good job Jim!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Good job Jim! Keep the Coach's DH happy and you keep the Coach happy! I'm sure a happy coach is much easier to deal with!

[scuba diver]

Yeah Jim! :cheer2:

I tried for awhile to get my lovely DW to get into diving, but alas, I need to take sales training from the "Master" ........ :worship:

:banana:

You are trying an impossible sales job, one that I won't want. In fact, trying to get my lovely DW to dive is not even an option.

[justmestace]

Hey, How nice! I get a mid-day check in!!

I think I am going to keep a log of the number of days without sun, like Ohminnie did.....FIVE so far...but, it's supposed to come out tomorrow. That's what Annie said, too.

Had a busy day with mom yesterday...visiting nurse, therapist, etc. and she didn't sleep well last night....so I didn't log on last night.

Maybe I'll have a chance tonight.

Seven bottles of Banfi would work for me!

[tinksdad]

Seven bottles of Banfi would work for me!

You GO girl!! :cheer2: :love2: :jumping1:

Having a "day"?

[kikipug]

Karen - I would give Vero a try.

:confused3 OK Mary... Now you've got my gears turning about a vacation this summer. Looking for some advice from all of you who are DVC members (obviously, we are not, though we thought seriously about it before moving to FL). Is the rental board on DIS a good/reputable place to rent points, or is there a better way?

I only want 4 nights (weeknights, at that!) in July, and only want a studio, as we can easily deal with a relatively small space for a quick getaway. How do I do it??? Any suggestions?

Want to work all the details out before I 'mention' to DH that I have a vacation idea for the summer...

[Dancind]

:confused3 I only want 4 nights (weeknights, at that!) in July, and only want a studio, as we can easily deal with a relatively small space for a quick getaway. How do I do it??? Any suggestions?

Want to work all the details out before I 'mention' to DH that I have a vacation idea for the summer...

Karen, I'd suggest that you do this soon. It's six months away, and DVC resorts do get booked early. I'd rent you some points, but we are fresh out of 2005 points I think. Go over to the DVC rent/trade board and see what's there. You should be able to rent points for Vero for $10 a point, maybe $11, and I think studios in July there are 12 points per night. Contact someone who's been on the boards for a good while (check post count, registration date), and ask them to check availability. Some of them do have references, so ask. You would need to pay them quickly, and you don't have the same cancellation policies as booking with Disney, so ask them about that. Most would give you money back if they are able to rerent the points, but none would within 30 days of the reservation.

[kikipug]

:flower: Thanks Diana... I'll look into it this week! You're a big help!

[WDWLVR]

Karen - I've never rented points but I know many people have from the DIS boards and have been very happy.

My advice concerns Vero itself. Instead of a studio you might want to consider an inn room. An Ocean View inn room is the same number of points as a studio. The difference is the inn room has two queen beds, the studio has a queen and a double sleeper sofa. They both have a microwave, small fridge, sink and coffee maker. The inn offers underground parking and is closest to the pool.

We loved our ocean view inn room and the view was fantastic!

[kikipug]

Instead of a studio you might want to consider an inn room. An Ocean View inn room is the same number of points as a studio.

We loved our ocean view inn room and the view was fantastic!

I was thinking that that might be the way to go... as much as it would be nice to go for a 2-bedroom with lots of space, we will have just as good of a time (bad English there) in an "inn room"- my kids still love the novelty of a 'hotel' room, tho' I'm not quite sure why!!! I'd rather go 'low budget' on this summer's vacation to pay off the 5/27 cruise sooner...

[tinksdad]

Mary, I've been meaning to ask how you guys came up with the monorailgreen name??

[WDWLVR]

Mary, I've been meaning to ask how you guys came up with the monorailgreen name??

Well let's see. We wanted something Disney - Duh! We both love the monorail (we have one under our Christmas tree each year instead of a train. :) I love the color green (every car I've ever owned has been green - guess its part of my Irish heritage).

So when Mark was looking for name suggestions I came up with monorailgreen. He liked it so we registered it!

Exciting story huh? It just kind of fits us. Thanks for asking!

[justmestace]

Hello again...twice in one day! Weeee....

Today was pretty peaceful...tomorrow the therapist comes again, and that makes things a little more tiring for Mom and us.
Believe it or not, I am enjoying being here...so far. I'm glad I could be here to help.
NOW..if the sun would just shine! Spoiled, aren't I?

Take care all!!

Stacey

[tinksdad]

Exciting story huh? It just kind of fits us. Thanks for asking!
Cool Beans! :banana: Seemed like there would be a story behind it.

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Wednesday!

It's Groundshog Day - Woo Hoo! Actually I've always liked Groundshog Day because it is also my Grandmother's birthday. Don't take into account much of him seeing his shadow or not. It is February in Chicago and that means it will be cold until at least sometime in March and we've had snow as late as April!

One good thing is we have passed the darkest part of Winter. I can now go to work in light and come home in light (if I don't stay too late). I hate driving in the dark and it is so depressing going home in the dark - makes you think you missed the whole day.

Have a great day everyone!

[ladypoo]

Patty, where in GA are you? Just curious. Trying to figure out where all of Georgians live. :wave:

Angie


Angie,
We live just south of Valdosta. Almost on the Florida line. Straight down I-75. It takes me about 2 1/2-3 hours to drive to WDW.

[tinksdad]

Angie,
We live just south of Valdosta. Almost on the Florida line. Straight down I-75. It takes me about 2 1/2-3 hours to drive to WDW.
How funny! That is our travel time as well. :sunny:


Except we have to fly..... :confused3

[CajunGirl2]

Angie,
We live just south of Valdosta. Almost on the Florida line. Straight down I-75. It takes me about 2 1/2-3 hours to drive to WDW.

Lucky you! If we lived that close, I think we'd be taking frequent trips to WDW ::MickeyMo or at least to visit my sister & family in Lake Mary, FL.

I guess I'll be talking to you about places to stay when cruise time gets closer. Emily will get out of school on that Fri. so I'm thinking we'll drive 1/2 way Fri. night then the remainder the morning of the cruise. Unless DH & I decide to take off early on Fri. & drive all the way down to my sister's for the night. Boy, is that a long way off!

[kikipug]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Wednesday!

It's Groundshog Day - Woo Hoo!


I can now go to work in light and come home in light (if I don't stay too late).

Two more good things about FL...

Groundhog day is a joke...:sunny:

It's ALWAYS light when you go to work and when you come home... even in Dec. (as long as you work 'normal' hours.) :cool1:

And a TOP pirate: to start my morning!

[scuba diver]

Two more good things about FL...

Groundhog day is a joke...:sunny:

It's ALWAYS light when you go to work and when you come home... even in Dec. (as long as you work 'normal' hours.) :cool1:

And a TOP pirate: to start my morning!

Agree. Just wish I would get in the habit of doing the normal hours.

Last night I replaced a screen on the pool deck to keep the cat in. It was 7 PM and I wore a sweatshirt. I thought of all our friends in Chicago.

Have to get everything all cleaned up because OhioMinnie is coming down!:flower:

[kikipug]

It was 7 PM and I wore a sweatshirt. I thought of all our friends in Chicago.

Yeah... this 2 days in a row of 'bad weather' is getting old, isn't it!

Have to get everything all cleaned up because OhioMinnie is coming down!:flower:

We're bound to have good weather when they get here!!! (It's the least you can do to welcome the tourists!)

[ladypoo]

[QUOTE=CajunGirl2]Lucky you! If we lived that close, I think we'd be taking frequent trips to WDW ::MickeyMo or at least to visit my sister & family in Lake Mary, FL.

We absolutely love living this close to WDW We probably go there about every 4-6 weeks for a few nights, if we can find decent rates. Dominique thinks she has to go all the time. Our work schedule allows us plenty of off time.

[Dancind]

I think I need to go all the time too. Even though we live 3 1/2 hours away by AIR. We have two weeks planned as soon as school gets out, five nights at BCV in August in case we can sneak back. I'm patiently waiting for next years' school calendar to come out, just in case there's a break in October. Would love to sneak off to the F&W again, but we would need another room at BCV to do that!

[tinksdad]

This thread needs a


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[kikipug]

This thread needs a


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Ooooh.... impressive!!! Makes me think of that stupid St. Joseph's asprin commercial...

[tinksdad]

Ooooh.... impressive!!! Makes me think of that stupid St. Joseph's asprin commercial...
Didn't give you a headache did it?? :badpc:

[kikipug]

Didn't give you a headache did it?? :badpc:

No... that "p-p-p-p-pump your blood" commercial with the bouncing ball. Annoying commercial!!!! (Neat smiley though)

[WDWLVR]

This thread needs a


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Awwww - what a cute bump!

[Disney Fans]

Hello,
This is my first post to this Double Scoop Thread. My family (DH, 2 DS) (I am not sure if that is the correct lingo for Disney husband and two Disney sons 5 and 2 current ages) LOL and mother are going on this cruise too!
Has anyone found out much about Costa Maya? This will be our first 7 day cruise. Love being able to go on a fun family trip! :cool1:

[scuba diver]

Hello,
This is my first post to this Double Scoop Thread. My family (DH, 2 DS) (I am not sure if that is the correct lingo for Disney husband and two Disney sons 5 and 2 current ages) LOL and mother are going on this cruise too!
Has anyone found out much about Costa Maya? This will be our first 7 day cruise. Love being able to go on a fun family trip! :cool1:

Let me be the first to say "WELCOME". You are going to enjoy your time on this thread. Jump right in and have some fun!

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


Happy Thursday!

Disney Fans - welcome to the DIS and this fun group! You can meet many of us by clicking on the 5/27/06 link in my signature. We'd love if you would send your information and a picture in as well. You can e-mail me at marygums@monorailgreen.info

Well I'm off to read the rest of the boards. Have a great day everyone!

[scuba diver]

Kevin, here is something to think about.

I am going to be in San Francisco (as it currently stands) 9/14 to 9/18.

There is a three day trip to the southern Channel islands on the Vision (truthaquatics.com) with the Vaqueros Del Mar dive club (vdmdiveclub.org). That trip is 9/10-9/13.

There might be an opportunity here. :goodvibes

[tinksdad]

Kevin, here is something to think about.

I am going to be in San Francisco (as it currently stands) 9/14 to 9/18.

There is a three day trip to the southern Channel islands on the Vision (truthaquatics.com) with the Vaqueros Del Mar dive club (vdmdiveclub.org). That trip is 9/10-9/13.

There might be an opportunity here. :goodvibes
Have you contacted Vaqueros about availability and cost?

If I'm reading that right, they leave from Santa Barbara and travel to Catalina. Thats quite the boat ride. Is that correct?

[tinksdad]

Hello,
This is my first post to this Double Scoop Thread. My family (DH, 2 DS) (I am not sure if that is the correct lingo for Disney husband and two Disney sons 5 and 2 current ages) LOL and mother are going on this cruise too!
Has anyone found out much about Costa Maya? This will be our first 7 day cruise. Love being able to go on a fun family trip! :cool1:
Welcome, Welcome!! :banana:

There are a couple (or more) divers on this trip and I for one am excited about the port. Here is some General Info (http://www.mahahual.com/) about the area. If you're into scuba diving or snorkeling, we will be booking dives with Blue Ha Diving (http://www.bluehadiving.com/) which sounds terrific. :cool1:


and a shared TOP pirate: with Disney Fan as well!!

[sopandbass]

When I left for our cruise in January, there were 60-some pages on this thread. Wow, you people are chatty!!! :Pinkbounc

How will I ever catch up? I don't think I have time between now and May 2006 to read all those other pages. :confused3

Anyway, we look forward to cruising with all of you!

[Dancind]

You don't have to read it all! A lot of it is just fluff anyway. If there's anything important, it will be brought up again. Please keep posting! We'd like to get to know you!

Amanda, you too. :flower:

[WDWLVR]

Yes we are a chatty bunch - no denying that :flower:

Those of us who were on the 12/18 cruise found that all the chatting really helped us get to know each other and I think it made the cruise that much better.

As Diana said jump on in as often as you can!

[WDWLVR]

Here's another benefit for those of you living in warmer climates. You don't have dark cars that turn white!

May car had so much salt dust on it that it was starting to look heather green instead of forest green. :) A quick trip to the car wash took care of it, but I know it will only last a couple of days.

[tinksdad]

Here's another benefit for those of you living in warmer climates. You don't have dark cars that turn white!

May car had so much salt dust on it that it was starting to look heather green instead of forest green. :) A quick trip to the car wash took care of it, but I know it will only last a couple of days.
That and the salt really eats the metal up!! :mickeybar

[scuba diver]

Have you contacted Vaqueros about availability and cost?

If I'm reading that right, they leave from Santa Barbara and travel to Catalina. Thats quite the boat ride. Is that correct?

I've sent them an email for the info. From what I read it is open for members until May and than non-members.

But of course, there are many other liveaboards in the same area. Someone will be able to do it for us.

[tinksdad]

I've sent them an email for the info. From what I read it is open for members until May and than non-members.

But of course, there are many other liveaboards in the same area. Someone will be able to do it for us.
Cool! Figured you had.

Went online and was checking out some South California dive boats :fish: and some don't even have the schedule done that far out and the ones that did don't have much in the way of 3 consecutive days before your meeting. Lots of time to plan and wish..... :hourglass

[dzneprincess]

This thread needs a


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Ahem, did you think that this CUTE BUMP would excuse you from Amanda's law for the next few posts of yours or what????;)

[dzneprincess]

Hello,
This is my first post to this Double Scoop Thread. My family (DH, 2 DS) (I am not sure if that is the correct lingo for Disney husband and two Disney sons 5 and 2 current ages) LOL and mother are going on this cruise too!
Has anyone found out much about Costa Maya? This will be our first 7 day cruise. Love being able to go on a fun family trip! :cool1:

Yeah Disney Fans, I am glad to see that you finally mde it over here and posted to our thread! Welcome aboard. I have not really been looking for info on Costa Maya yet. Some cruises went there in Sept to get away from hurricanes and most seemed to like it. Some did not.

[kikipug]

Amanda... thanks for the LARGE PRINT... sure is easier to read after a long day at work!!!!


Just looking at the calendar... it has been 2 years to the day since my last cruise.... waaaahhhh!!!! I am way past withdrawl now!

[tinksdad]

Ahem, did you think that this CUTE BUMP would excuse you from Amanda's law for the next few posts of yours or what????;)
As a matter of fact!!! :angel: The "required" smilies are included in each and EVERY post Missy!!
:banana: :dancer: :banana: :dancer:

[scuba diver]

As a matter of fact!!! :angel: The "required" smilies are included in each and EVERY post Missy!!
:banana: :dancer: :banana: :dancer:

You are such the man!!

[WDWLVR]

:flower1: Good morning cruisers!:flower1:


TGIF!

I've got to be in the office extra early today (before 7) so I'm just stopping by to give a quick hello!

A quick check of the boards and then I'm off. I'll check in from work if my press ok goes fast.

Have a great day everyone!

[TiggerInNY]

Wow, Mary you're good. What kind of work do you do that gets you into work this early? I'm awake by then, but not functioning in a "work" mode yet. You go girl. :earseek:

TiggerInNY
Maria :cheer2: