Wild Turkeys and Dancing Banana Heads Cruise 11/25/06

[jd99]

Jeff: I don't know if I would count that as one of my finer attributes! Also, you and I are going to have to spend some time talking on the cruise. I know it is dangerous to let two consultants talk, but if we can talk work for a brief period, I would like to hear about you going out on your own. I have a client who actually wants he and I to venture out together next year. I promise not to ruin your vacation! :rotfl2:

:rolleyes1

Bob - No worries. I LOVE talking about striking out on my own. And while when i was working for the man, I was loathe to talk business on my own time, now that it's my thing it's a whole different story. That's just a preview of how your life can change if you take this route. :goodvibes

[fourfoxesinpa]

Hey Turkeys! I need your help. :grouphug: We MUST keep my dh away from TiggerKing and Jeff or we will all be subject to hours of conversation on that nasty work stuff!

We aren't getting very decked out for pirate night. DH made some tshirts and we'll have our bandannas. I'll probably grab eyepatches and maybe some big fake earrings at the dollar store and that will be it. On our last cruise, someone ordered a bunch of beads, eyepatches, etc. from Oriental Trading and handed them out. I should look for them..I think they're in the toy room.

Anyone thinking of getting insurance? We did use it when our 1st cruise was interrupted by Hurricane Jeanne but I'm on the fence now that we'll be out of hurricane season.

At home on this lousy, wet, cold day in PA. I have a ton of laundry to do and think I will pack a little more. It helps pass the time until I see Mickey again.

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

[TiggerKing]

Hey Turkeys! I need your help. :grouphug: We MUST keep my dh away from TiggerKing and Jeff or we will all be subject to hours of conversation on that nasty work stuff!

Anyone thinking of getting insurance? We did use it when our 1st cruise was interrupted by Hurricane Jeanne but I'm on the fence now that we'll be out of hurricane season.

At home on this lousy, wet, cold day in PA. I have a ton of laundry to do and think I will pack a little more. It helps pass the time until I see Mickey again.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Oh no Jamie, we will find him and draw him into our evil circle! :chat:

As for the insurance, I did buy it a few weeks ago. To be honest, I am not worried about hurricane issues, but I purchase it because of things like car troubles on the way to Orlando, or I do something stupid and hurt myself and then can't make the cruise (this almost happened on our 2004 cruise when I hurt my back the night before we were supposed to leave for Orlando), or some sickness appears that we were not expecting. When I am spending this much money on a trip, a couple hundred dollars seems worth the expenditure, and I pray I never have to use it!

[cruisemutt]

Jamie...we got insurance too. I guess its just too much money for us to have something go wrong. We live in northeast ohio so we're sorely aware of how quickly bad luck can ruin happiness.
Seriously,....I would recommend getting the insurance...its just peace of mind.
That was another installment of...............
Two cents from the mutt

[jd99]

Oh no Jamie, we will find him and draw him into our evil circle! :chat:

As for the insurance, I did buy it a few weeks ago. To be honest, I am not worried about hurricane issues, but I purchase it because of things like car troubles on the way to Orlando, or I do something stupid and hurt myself and then can't make the cruise (this almost happened on our 2004 cruise when I hurt my back the night before we were supposed to leave for Orlando), or some sickness appears that we were not expecting. When I am spending this much money on a trip, a couple hundred dollars seems worth the expenditure, and I pray I never have to use it!

Ditto us on the insurance issue. Hate writing that part of the check, but I just know the first time I don't, one of the kids will get sick, I'll fall off a chair or some such silliness will occur.

[woogal]

Hey 80s Banana Heads ... how well do you know your hair bands? Try this:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/slideshow/entertainment/10063629/detail.html

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

[dkmjgal]

Hi Fellow Turkeys and Bananas!

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I had some bananas to catch up on...I've been MIA for a few days. Crazy, crazy things going on up here in NJ. We had the wedding over the weekend which was a REALLY good time...spent most of Sat and Sun recovering - YIKES! Mainly from lack of sleep and TOO much dancing :banana:

Back into the swing of things now...I need to be at my Jazzercise class every morning this week as one of the other Class Managers is on crutches...plus I threw together a quick surprise birthday celebration for our Instructor/Class Owner....I am having a liquidiation sale at my house on Thurs.-I used to sell Longaberger baskets and I am clearing out my stock...THEN this weekend we are having a garage sale!!! Can you say "BUSY"!!!! Besides all of this there is the usual running the kids around to activities..the book fair this afternoon at DS's school..the meeting last night at DD's school.......

I CAN"T wait to put real life behind me in a few weeks and take in every wonderful second of the Magic.

I too vote for leaving the gift exchange for the 1st day...I think it will just be easier for everyone.

Not sure about the Pirate thing yet...I bought some tatoos for us to wear and DS has a Capt. Hook costume that I'm trying to get him to where..the rest of us will probably do the eye patch/earring thing...I dunno, we'll see.

Ok...I think I'm caught up...oh yeah....that was a VERY impressive win by the Bears...DH just had to tell me about it when he came to bed last night...even though I was basically sleeping .

I'll check in later. Have a great day everyone!

kelly

[disneediva]

OK I sucked at that game Shell, I knew one, but in my defense I was not a heavy metal fan.

Mutt, when you open your cake shop can I come work for you?

We are going to wear costumes I think, what I mean is I haven't told Mike he is wearing one yet :rotfl2:

Wendy

[disneediva]

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[TiggerKing]

Hey 80s Banana Heads ... how well do you know your hair bands? Try this:

Okay, I got one out of 16....Poison!

Wow, can you believe it? Mutt actually agreed with me two times in one day! :yay:

[woogal]

Okay, I got one out of 16....Poison!
I only got 9! And where the heck was Winger?!

Hey Wendy ... I saw Tinkerbell scrubs at WalMart yesterday and thought of you. Do you need some?!

We are going to wear costumes I think, what I mean is I haven't told Mike he is wearing one yet :rotfl2:
Just have Bill tell him :lmao:

[Dixielady908]

:jumping1: afternoon all...taking a quick break just to help add to the posts.....I havent had time to read the posts yet

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[favoriteslave]

BUMPING UP

Happy Tuesday. :banana:

[TIGGER41681]

Hey :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
It has been a nasty day nothing but downpours :sad2: . I did not take DS out in the downpours. So we did not get to go to the Mall or Mommy and Me. We plan to go to the Mall with my friend and her twins tomorrow. I am going to lay down before DS get up!! Have to start cooking :stir: :stir: :stir: because DH will be home early today!! Talk to you later princess: princess:

[TIGGER41681]

Is everyone dressing up for Pirate pirate: pirate: night???

[TiggerKing]

Is everyone dressing up for Pirate pirate: pirate: night???
DW and I will be dressing up to some degree. We wanted to go to Party City and look at costumes this past weekend, but that didn't happen. I know we won't make it this weekend due to family reunion, but we will check it out some time before Halloween!

[feenie]

DH and I are dressing up!
His costume is much more elaborate than mine though.
I had a friend make him a costume before our last cruise and she is making him the captains coat to go with it this year.
I have a skirt/top that look kind of pirate-y and I will add some "accessories".
DH had a BLAST last time at the deck party and at dinner. pirate:
(I wore my tropical dress, and felt a little silly next to ultra-pirate boy)

[LindaBabe]

I agree with Jeff's assessment of big business so if he and TiggerKing talk business, I am SO there! We will be leaving the corporate world at the 1st possible moment 500 days, 19 hours and 50 minutes from now! And looking for our next opportunity.

Doubt very much if we'll be dressing like pirates - my shape is way beyond 'wench-like' and dh - uh - let's just say, I don't think so. Does what's his name sparrow have a mother? I could be that, I suppose. lol

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lynn,
Yes I am dressing as a lady pirate and DH will be wearing a pirate t-shirt and bandana.

Kathy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

IDoubt very much if we'll be dressing like pirates - my shape is way beyond 'wench-like' and dh - uh - let's just say, I don't think so. Does what's his name sparrow have a mother? I could be that, I suppose. lol
Capt. Jack Sparrow's MOTHER? Linda, I laughed so hard when I read that! :lmao: Classic!

[cruisemutt]

Woo and I are NOT dressing up for some dumb pirates night...whoever heard of such a thing. We're grown-ups for pete sake....Pirates...arr-n't you all arr--shamed of yerselves----arrr-ct yer ages....the lot a ya.... :teeth:

[TIGGER41681]

Woo and I are NOT dressing up for some dumb pirates night...whoever heard of such a thing. We're grown-ups for pete sake....Pirates...arr-n't you all arr--shamed of yerselves----arrr-ct yer ages....the lot a ya.... :teeth:

Mutt and Woo we are with you guys are not dressing up for Pirate night pirate: pirate: .

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night All,
Well Just checking to see what is going on!! Going to give DS a bottle and a bath and get ready for DWTS. Talk to you tomorrow.
Good Night princess: princess: princess:

[cruisemutt]

OK!!! Anyone that believe me, stand on your head! OF COURSE we're dressing up for pirate night! Where else can I go and dress up like a pirate and not get laughed at. I tried it at work once....the therapist has got me to the point where I can actually set foot in my office space again---we're making excellent progress.....
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have a good one everybody!!!!! pirate:

[DutchsMommy]

OK, I got 5 hairbands - sad, sad day.....and where the heck were Twister Sister?? Glad to see Skid Row and the Crue were representin' - nice how they tried to fool you with 'new' Crue - Theater of Pain rules baby....when I hear Home Sweet Home I get all misty-eyed :teeth:

DH, DS and I are DEFINATELY dressing up as pirates...in fact I think it will take a suitcase on it's own to fit all our stuff - LOL pirate:

I can't beleive we are just over 1 month - YIKES!!!!!

As for the Insurance - I have coverage through my credit card....pretty good deal as it allows a certain # of trips outside of Canada per year.

I am trying to get my stuff organized for the trip, but likely will still be running around last minute (for DHs stuff I bet!!!!!). I have been on a 2 day Project Mgmt Quality Control course - bit of a yawn....so, we'll have to see how things are backed up at the office when I get back :rolleyes:

Hope everyone has a good night.

[TIGGER41681]

OK!!! Anyone that believe me, stand on your head! OF COURSE we're dressing up for pirate night! Where else can I go and dress up like a pirate and not get laughed at. I tried it at work once....the therapist has got me to the point where I can actually set foot in my office space again---we're making excellent progress.....
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have a good one everybody!!!!! pirate:

So I guess I have to stand on my head?? lol :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[JanDave]

Helly All Nana Heads!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Pirates Night -- Dave, Bob, Gitta and I have Disney POC t-shirts to wear. Probably, we'll wear jeans with the shirts. No pirate dress up for this Nana.

Kathy -- you are :stir: for a good cause! Have you heard from anyone at DCL regarding the deluge of letters they've received?

Kathy -- I did have a great time with my little angels. Just love spending time with them. I'll see my WV angels 2 weeks before we cruise.

Shell -- I owe you a drink. Your team was awesome again last weekend.

Have a great evening. Jan

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Jan,
I havnt heard from DCL, however I did hear from friends we have that work for DCL and they told me there was a BUZZ going around the ship about a lot of letters that people had been writing about the entertainment on board.
So at least I know we have their attention. I have people from 4 different cruise boards writing.
I cant believe the awesome people who have responded!!
A lady named Donna wrote me a nice letter. She said she met you and Dave on another cruise. Donna says HI!!!
Over 3000 people have read my post on the dis boards. I had NO idea there were that many people out there!!
I hope things will change for the better, but if not at least I have the satisfaction of knowing I tried and DCL knows how we feel about this!!

I did send them another letter today. If I get a response I will let you know.

They may be afraid to respond to me again, since I posted their last 2 letters and that is what started all the letters coming in!! :rotfl2:

well I am off to finish cleaning up the dinner dishes, then off to bed.
I will check back in the morning. Make that early morning, I cant let Sarah beat me again!! :lmao:

Kathy

[pgfour]

Hey 80s Banana Heads ... how well do you know your hair bands? Try this:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/slideshow/entertainment/10063629/detail.html

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Let's just say I have a hard time putting a face with a name!!!!!!

I think I may have gotten about 5 or 6. :rotfl: :rotfl:

How pathetic is it that I can name at least one song from each, have the tapes (!) of many of these artists, and I've seen Faster Pussycat in concert!!!! (They and Slaughter were an opening act for KISS!!!!!!!!!!) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

And, every once in a while I'm known to listen to the 80's Hair Band station on Sirius!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheri

[pgfour]

Ditto us on the insurance issue. Hate writing that part of the check, but I just know the first time I don't, one of the kids will get sick, I'll fall off a chair or some such silliness will occur.
Yup, we did the insurance thing as well -- bought it at the same time as the cruise so no extra check. (We ARE in the insurance business after all!!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: )

Seriously, I's hate to have all that $$$$ thrown out due to a last-minute family emergency. When you figure the cost of the vacation, the insurance is a small price to pay.

Cheri

[pgfour]

I only got 9! And where the heck was Winger?!



I kept thinking Winger would be one! Soooooooooo, we could have fun on 80's night if they still have it!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Perhaps I need to pack some black leather, a long wig, lots of hairspray, and some ratty t-shirts!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl: :rockband: party:

[Dixielady908]

evening all: Wow this has been a busy and long day. I went and got my hair done after work today. So I got home late, now my dog Jack is limping around the house, he is afraid to put any pressure on his one front paw. I dont see anything, nor if your touch or feel his paw, he seems ok :confused3 so not sure what happended.

I'm going to try to see what I remember and want to post now,

No, I am not, nor is Wally dressing up for pirate night. I just dont do "dress up" I was never ever a huge holloween fan. I always found this holiday stressful when my kids were little. I just do not have much artistic talent so they usually got store bought outfits. Not my idea of fun. Sorry......just call me a party pooper!!!!! :teeth: Go ahead, I can handle it.... :goodvibes

We did purchase insurance also. So we should be set on that.
Ok the brain is going, they do say that is the frist thing to go.....ummmm I knew I wanted to post someting else!!!! :confused3 Oh well.....

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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:cheer2: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

[pgfour]

Hi all!

I've reached the pinnacle of computer-geekdom: I'm sitting here watching DWtS and posting replies to everyone on the DIS! :sad2: :sad2:

I'm thinking I'll dress up to some degree for Pirate night. DD has an outfit (kinda), and I don't know if DH will want to dress up -- thouogh he's usually a pretty good sport.

Better get going -- how do you think the whole DWtS will pan out now that Sara has left? Will they get rid of someone tomorrow, or will they combine this week with next week?? :confused3 :confused3

We'll see. . .

Night, night Nanas! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[disneediva]

Woo and I are NOT dressing up for some dumb pirates night...whoever heard of such a thing. We're grown-ups for pete sake....Pirates...arr-n't you all arr--shamed of yerselves----arrr-ct yer ages....the lot a ya.... :teeth:



I knew you weren't too cool to dress pirate like, those red high tops will look great on pirate night

[Dixielady908]

Night all:

Well I did find out what is wrong with Jack and why he is limping.

He has a split paw pad :sad2: poor baby...so I cleaned it with alcohol, put some neosporin on it and then wrapped it up. So we will see how it looks tomorrow. I'm hoping that this will heal on its own. I hope I dont have to bring him in to get it fixed :confused3 I have not clue how this happended.

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[Dixielady908]

:goodvibes just an FYI we only need 214 more posts and we will have reached our goal........ :cheer2: :woohoo:



Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[disneediva]

Yeah :cheer2: :cheer2:

I cannot believe I am the first one on this morning, Kathy, Lynn where are you guys? :confused3

Off to work have a great day :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Wendy

[DutchsMommy]

HaHa - #2 This morning :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Have a good day everyone.

[feenie]

Jerry Springers dance last night was funny, but I hope that he goes home this week. It would be kind of a joke to have him in the top 4!

Have a great day!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Ok,
I'm #3, but my internet service was down until now. I have been having alot of trouble with it the past week.It took almost 2 hours to get on this morning.
But I am here now!!!

I wonder where Pat and Steve are??? They havnt posted for a few days now.
We are doing great on our posts. I will do a banana count later and see where we stand there too!!

Well have a good morning everyone, I will check back after while,

Kathy :wave:

[JanDave]

Good Morning -- Wake up Nana Heads!!!

Kathy -- Glad there is a BUZZ going around at DCL. They do watch these Boards. Donna must be Ragdoll, right? We met her on our 9/04 Magic cruise.

Have a great day everyone!

Jan

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
I am here!!! Well last night was another bad night with DS. He was up all night. My neighbor decided to blast music at 10pm and he was up from 10 to about 3am. So you can say we sleep in because we only went to sleep at 3am. Poor DH had 4 hours of sleep and went off to work!! Well I just have to get going with a stop to Dunkin Donuts for a large coffee :coffee: :coffee: !! Okay so I think today I am going :car: to get to the Mall just to get out of the house. I have to get to Babies R Us because I need formula and I want to get something for crib. Like Ocean Sounds or Calm music.
Yesterday, my boss called and me to come back part-time. Well it is one day a week. So DH and I talked about it and it nice extra money!! So I am going to do it. The only catch is that I have to watch my friend's twins on the days she will be going in to school and she is going to watch DS for me. Wow I am going from 1 to 3 childs once a week!! It will interesting :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc !!
Talk to you all later!! princess: princess: princess:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lynn,
your are either a very brave lady or a very dumb one!! :rotfl2: 3 kids at once!!! How old are the other 2 kids, if they are a little older it may not be quite as bad. here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: , your gonna need it!!! :lmao:


Jan, yep her name waas Ragdoll.
She seemed really nice. ;)


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Kahy :wave:

[TiggerKing]

Woo and I are NOT dressing up for some dumb pirates night...whoever heard of such a thing. We're grown-ups for pete sake....Pirates...arr-n't you all arr--shamed of yerselves----arrr-ct yer ages....the lot a ya.... :teeth:
That was just arrrr-ful!

[TiggerKing]

Lynn: This is for you...

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[woogal]

Good morning Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

DWtS: Jerry was awful, not even entertaining. I still haven't watch the disco portion of the show so don't spoil it for me! Will watch when I get home today.

Cheri: Oh yeah ... they still have 80s night on the ship! My nephew and I went to it last time we were on ... OMG it was so geeky! But then, I guess we were all pretty geeky then, huh? :lmao: But I love you idea for doing up the Big Hair for the occassion!!! :woohoo: Who's in?! :rotfl2:

Denise, how's Jack's paw doing? Poor thing! Ouch!

Kathy, I was wondering about Pat and Steve too. HELLLLOOOOOOOOO????

OK, so we're almost at 1 month till the big day. I'm trying to think of everything that needs done in that time frame (besides packing, of course). Here's what I've come up with:
* Spa visit (manicure/pedicure/waxing -- sorry you had to read that last part, Bob)
* Order extra set of contacts for Just In Case
* Get Bill new glasses (he needs them!)
* Get gown altered and dry cleaned
* Haircuts
* Make sure prescriptions are filled
* Lose 10 more lbs
* Have jewelry cleaned
* Get Dad's birthday present

What else do you have on your list that I'm forgetting?

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[Dixielady908]

Morning all: Well Shell I'm with you....here's my list:

1. Get Wally a suit
2. I need new gym shoes
3. Undergarments for both
4. Odd's and ends of things to bring. (nightlight, clock etc)
5. Manicure and pedicure
6. Hair cut and color

probably a lot more just cant think of everything right now....

Jack is still limping and trying hard not to walk on his paw this morning :sad2: I feel so bad.

Well I'm at work and shouldnt be on this so better go.....
Talk with you all later....and look how close were getting with our post count..... :cheer2:

Talk with you all this evening
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[pgfour]

Good morning! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DWtS was pretty lackluster last night (Shell, I thought the disco part was fine -- that's all I'll say!! :thumbsup2). I was VERY disappointed in Jerry's dance. :sad2: Up until now they had kept it simple so Jerry could do the basics well -- this was just horrendous!! Aside from Mario, I think everyone had an off night. :confused3 The fact that I'm actually "worrying" about it is very :crazy: :crazy: !!!!!

I'm still wondering what they'll do with the extra week they'll have now that Sara is gone. (Why didn't she drop out on Monday or Tuesday???) Maybe the top two couples will have an extra week of competition. Shall we place bets?????? :drinking1

80's stuff -- have you noticed that some of the 80's styles are supposedly coming back? Don't think I'll be first in line to stock up. :rolleyes1

Shell -- the list looks good. Can't think of anything else right now, but I'm sure I will once I get going into trip mode.

Hope everyone has a great day! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Cheri

[fourfoxesinpa]

Poor Jack - hope your paw is better soon. You can't have Mom worrying about you when she's away! :dogdance: :dog: pug: :dog2: :goofy:

So, is anyone watching Project Runway? I'm looking forward to tonight's finale. Got sucked into the Marathon last night and lost 2 hours of my life that I'll never see again! :happytv:

Mmmm....let's see. What must I do before we leave?

Get Insurance
Figure out what I'm going to wear for formal night
Get those toes done
Look for a regional ornament for the exchange
Transfer earned Disney Rewards to our card
Take DH's tux shirt to the dry cleaners
Get DD to asthma/allergist specialist for checkup and inhaler refills and, most importantly,

Buy 3 cans of Aqua Net Maximum Strength for that 80s Big Hair - the silver and purple can. C'mon "80s Ladies" - you know what I mean! (don't have the perm anymore!) Is there ANYTHING better than Aqua Net to get the up in the air bangs? :crazy: Ahhhh....those were the days.

[woogal]

and, most importantly, Buy 3 cans of Aqua Net Maximum Strength for that 80s Big Hair - the silver and purple can. C'mon "80s Ladies" - you know what I mean! (don't have the perm anymore!) Is there ANYTHING better than Aqua Net to get the up in the air bangs? :crazy: Ahhhh....those were the days.
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[TiggerKing]

DWtS: So, when does this travesty end so that According to Jim and George Lopez will be back on TV? :happytv:

Shell, you didn't have to put in ALL the steps to the spa visit...you could have just said "spa visit"!

[TIGGER41681]

Lynn: This is for you...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a212/tiggerking/Dilbert-Coffee.gif

Tiggerking,
I needed a good laugh :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: !!! Yes Coffee has become my new best friend since DS was born!!!

[TiggerKing]

Tiggerking,
I needed a good laugh :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: !!! Yes Coffee has become my new best friend since DS was born!!!
I thought that you would get a kick out of that one! :surfweb:

[pgfour]

Hi!

Just adding some :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
and a post to the cause!

Cheri

[JanDave]

To all FEMALE Nana Heads:

Glad to know us super wonderful multi tasking female gender people are so into to do lists. Here's mine:

1. Gather misc. stuff for cruise and put in box in bedroom
2. Get out birth certificates
3. Wrap 4yr old GD's birthday gifts
4. Wrap X-mas gifts (I'm done shopping)
5. Put up few Christmas decorations and wall tree (yes, I got a wall tree much to Dave's insistence that we NEED a regular tree. Too bad, Dave). I'll let you know how it looks, will take a picture of it.
6. Hair cut and color on 11/18
7. Print out cruise docs
8. Order water from Staples. Did you see the post on the boards about a lady ordering from Staples to be shipped to a warehouse in Cape Canaveral, free shipping, etc.?
9. Regional gift
10. Get t-shirts hemmed
11. Refill prescriptions
12. Make changes to WDW dinner ressies (11/24)

I'll add nos. 13-50 within the next week.

Kathy - Donna (Ragdoll) and Harry are great people. We keep hoping to cruise together again sometime.

Jan

[mom x4,grandma x4]

dont forget extra batteries for your camera or a charger for your cam corders too. Extra memory stick for camera??

I think the biggest thing not to forget for everyone who is going will be your sense of humor :rotfl2: I think there is going to be a lot of :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: disers on this cruise!!!


Kathy :wave:

[TiggerKing]

4. Wrap X-mas gifts (I'm done shopping)
This is a sign of a sick, sick, sick person. EVERYONE knows that you must be out shopping on Christmas Eve in order for everything to feel right! :crazy:

[TiggerKing]

8. Order water from Staples. Did you see the post on the boards about a lady ordering from Staples to be shipped to a warehouse in Cape Canaveral, free shipping, etc.?
Jan, if you check out the thread Staples Water (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1253886) you will see that Staples is calling them and saying DCL will not allow them to deliver water to the ship. I guess it infringes on their potential profits from the water packages. pirate: Sorry!

[woogal]

This is a sign of a sick, sick, sick person. EVERYONE knows that you must be out shopping on Christmas Eve in order for everything to feel right! :crazy:
THAT is the ramblings of a sick, sick, sick person. Christmas EVE??? Golly gee, Bobby ... doesn't Lisa deserve better?

(hehehehe I just got you in trouble!!!) :teeth:

[LindaBabe]

Jan, if you check out the thread Staples Water (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1253886) you will see that Staples is calling them and saying DCL will not allow them to deliver water to the ship. I guess it infringes on their potential profits from the water packages. pirate: Sorry!

Well, I guess that's one item off my 'to do' list.

1. Decide on contents of gift basket for DH (National Geo had travel 'flippers' and snorkle gear in their catalog. Do I want it?)
2. order said basket.
3. Order stateroom flowers
4. cancel shipboard facial and book one before we go.
5. Try on dressy clothes to make sure they still fit.
6. Buy regional gift.
7. Pack box to ship to resort
8. decide what to take for villa from home (coffee. . .)
9. call credit card company to let them know we're traveling
10. fill out online form to hold mail
11. create packing list
12print Christmas card address labels, mousekeeping envelopes and tip envies.
13 create door sign
14 find santa hats and other seasonal gear for villa/stateroom
15 find shoebag and hooks -

[woogal]

I'm glad I mentioned the lists because everytime I read each of yours, I add another thing or two to mine. Thanks!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TiggerKing]

THAT is the ramblings of a sick, sick, sick person. Christmas EVE??? Golly gee, Bobby ... doesn't Lisa deserve better?

(hehehehe I just got you in trouble!!!) :teeth:
You didn't get me in trouble. She is ALSO typically out on Christmas Eve shopping for part of MY Christmas...so there!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Shell,
how about having your mail held and the paper stopped.

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


Kathy

[JanDave]

This is a sign of a sick, sick, sick person. EVERYONE knows that you must be out shopping on Christmas Eve in order for everything to feel right! :crazy:

Hey TiggerKing -- I'm not a sick, sick, sick person -- just a successful multi tasking, organized female!!! You can ask Dave what his opinion is. He's lived through my multi tasking for almost 23 years. Do you do your Christmas shopping at Rite Aid, Walgreens, etc. the afternoon of 12/24?

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

Jan :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TiggerKing]

Hey TiggerKing -- I'm not a sick, sick, sick person -- just a successful multi tasking, organized female!!! You can ask Dave what his opinion is. He's lived through my multi tasking for almost 23 years. Do you do your Christmas shopping at Rite Aid, Walgreens, etc. the afternoon of 12/24?
Jan
Actually, I am normally at Wal-Mart or Target on 12/24 to do my shopping, and maybe Hallmark if they have anything I like! :lmao:

Honestly, this is a tradition that I have had for myself for most of my life. I actually enjoy being out amongst the crowds on 12/24. Since I am now married, my Christmas Eve shopping is primarily for stocking stuffers for DW's stocking. I will have already seen them and know what I want to buy, but I wait until then to do it. Of course, part of it may be a guilty pleasure in watching all the people who are shopping for MAJOR gifts on Christmas Eve and seeing the stress on their faces! :rolleyes:

[JanDave]

Shell,
how about having your mail held and the paper stopped.

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


Kathy

Thanks, Kathy! I have to add that to my list. How do I fit in all these to dos in 5.2 weeks???!!!

Jan

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hey Tiggerking,

THANKYOU for posting the link to my thread on the XOP poll thread!!!

I appreciate it!!! :thumbsup2

Your a good neighbor. ( neighbor to be) or your trying to get DCL even more upset with me so they wont let me on board and then you wont have to worry about moving to the other end by Bill and Shell :rolleyes1

Thanks,
Kathy :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening All,
Okay so I got to the Mall with my friend and her twin boys!! Got DS a cute Gap shirt. Went to Babies R Us and got this Ocean Wonders thing for the crib!! I am hoping it works :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: !! Have to go back to the Mall tomorrow because I didn't get to do two stores because the twins needed to eat. Well not a big deal because I have to go to the school where I work for a quick meeting so it is 2 minutes from there. Well I am off to cook dinner. Talk to you all later!! princess: princess: princess:

Kathy: I am brave :cheer2: :cheer2: to take on 3 kids under 6 months!! I worked at a Day Care for 2 years so I am used to kids. I have to do it every other week. It is a big help to me because either her or I can afford the day care around here :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 .


Okay Here is my To do list a month before the cruise :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :

* Get diapers and formula enough for a week
* Make sure DS stuff is all make along with mine and DH
* Get to Walmart to get Beauty stuff and travel size stuff
* Get Minnie the cat packed up and ready to go to the in-laws
* Iron Dress Shirts- Take Capri Pants to Cleaners
* Stop Mail and Paper
* Decorate house for Christmas
*Get haircut and Pedicure
* Get DS Christmas Pictures Done at Picture People
* Pack Diaper bag/ Get Lightweight Stroller out of storage
* Get snacks for plane ride for DS and Me and DH
* Call Car Service to get us to Airport
* write down flight info for My Mom and Mother-In-Law
* Get BC's and DL's together and a Debit Card and Credit Card
okay I think that is it for now!!

[TIGGER41681]

Any Ideas for a Door sign for me because I am drawing a complete blank :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 ???

[favoriteslave]

You guys are a hoot.

Here is my list:

Find Kennel for dog.
Disconnect phone (don't want someone figuring out we aren't home).
Copy of all information (flight #'s, cc #'s) to mom for safe keeping.
Tell Credit cards were going out of the country.
Make inventory of luggage.
Write luggage combinations on something I won't lose.
Get international phone cards (for me and as gifts to servers, etc.)
Get tip money
Get Cash (small bills).
Leave keys for all the cars with Mom
Pay the credit cards one last time
Get another memory card for my camera and try not to delete 1/2 the trips pictures when I'm drunk.
MOTION SICKNESS MEDs.
Tuxes (place here is going out of business, know owners, getting discount)
Get passports out of bank box
Then there are all the other things like actually pick out what I want to wear, etc.

My DH will pack the night before and still have more than he needs. Its completely unfair.

Have a great night. Going home to watch the Cardinals maybe win the National League Title. (DS son's favorite team)

[disneediva]

OK I wanna play too.. heres my list

1. talk with my sister about feeding disney dog
2. leave all information with my sister
3. Stop the paper
4. Ask the neighbor to get mail in
5. drop off DS and DH suits at dry cleaners
6. Decorate house for Xmas
7. Have haircut
8. Have mani/pedi
9.Finish my list of what to bring
10. Charge video camera nad extra batteries for camera
11.get passports
12. meet with DS friends mom to get paperwork from her and give her itenery of trip
13.buy snacks for drive there
14. orderr basket
15. finish bags I made for kids and DH
16. buy regional gift
17. finish door signs
18. print out spread sheet I made of what I am wearing, doing and packing

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night All,
Well I am sooooooo tired right now that it is causing me to have a very bad headache!! Well I am off to bath DS and then hopeful he will go right to sleep so I can go to bed early!! Talk to you tomorrow princess: princess: princess: !!

[pgfour]

Greetings fellow very-organized cruisers!!!

Let's see, here's my initial list:

1. Print last-year's WDW/DCL list and pack
2. Pick up last minute items (more batteries, memory card, disposable camera or two, etc.)
3. Get regional gift.
4. Give parents list of instructions for cats (same as always! :thumbsup2 )
5. Get hair cut & color (must be planned around Chicago-suburb rush hours!!!).
6. Use gift certificate for massage so I can relax BEFORE cruise! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
7. Double check all travel documents to be sure all is ready.
8. Decorate house for Christmas so I don't have to do everything in December.
9. Watch Christmas Story so I can quote fluently to impress Shell
10. Practice 80's hairstyles - especially big bangs and winged sides.
11. Manicure & pedicure

I know there are lots of other things to add, but those are the main things! We go on 2-3 week+ trips a year so I do have some of the drill pretty well organized. The big key is to not procrastinate!!!!!!!

What a blah day. Gray & rainy. Yuk!

I'll try to check in later after DWtS. And then there were four. . .Mario, Joey, Emmett, and Monique. :lmao: Any bets?????

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jd99]

Actually, I am normally at Wal-Mart or Target on 12/24 to do my shopping, and maybe Hallmark if they have anything I like! :lmao:

Honestly, this is a tradition that I have had for myself for most of my life. I actually enjoy being out amongst the crowds on 12/24. Since I am now married, my Christmas Eve shopping is primarily for stocking stuffers for DW's stocking. I will have already seen them and know what I want to buy, but I wait until then to do it. Of course, part of it may be a guilty pleasure in watching all the people who are shopping for MAJOR gifts on Christmas Eve and seeing the stress on their faces! :rolleyes:

Bob - this is something else that we have in common. I LOVE being out on the last days before Christmas. There is something in the air that just really gets me in the mood. While I have the majority of my shopping done in early December (certainly not in October!) I save some things that I know I can do at the last minute to be out in it. I wouldn't have it any other way.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

well it's off to bed here.
I have NO list for our cruise!!! :scratchin

I have done it so many times I can do it with my eyes closed. :rolleyes1 Just have to remember my gift for the exchange, which I have bought and wrapped already and it is by the carry on bag.

Maybe that is a good thing to remind everyone,
If your doing our "secret santa" gift exchange, put the gift in your carry on because your luggage will not arrive by 2:45.

Good night all,

Kathy :wave:

[Dixielady908]

Evening all:


OK Kathy: that is just totally wrong that you already have the santa gift. I'm still trying to decided what to get....now I am realllllllllly stresssssed outtttt!!!!!!! :crazy:

Well Jack's paw is still bothering him. Spoke with the vet's office today. I was worried that we may have to bring him in and have sticthes done, but they said just put peroxide on it and let the air at it. So that's what were doing and hopefully it will be pretty much healed by the time we leave.

Well reading all your lists make me realize I still have tons to do and get togehter. Man, this really came up fast and I dont think I am as prepared as I thought I was :sad2:

Well Just got finished paying bills and going to watch some tv for a while.

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (15)

[pgfour]

Maybe that is a good thing to remind everyone,
If your doing our "secret santa" gift exchange, put the gift in your carry on because your luggage will not arrive by 2:45.

Good night all,

Kathy :wave:

Another reminder (a no-brainer for all you experience travelers!) that I had to remind myself: If you're flying, don't pack the wrapped gift in your carry-on bag -- they'll probably make you unwrap it when you go through security. So-- wrap it and put it in your checked luggage, or wait to wrap it AFTER your flight. There are waaaaaaay too many things to remember! :crazy: :crazy:

I'm very glad no one took me up on my bet about DWtS! :lmao: Jerry managed to delay the inevitable one more week!!! I was surprised about Joey being in the bottom two. :confused3

DD is in bed so I'm going to straighten up the place. I've been running all over the place today, so now it's time to breathe!

Have a good night Nanas! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[disneediva]

Good night,
I am off to bed it was a longggggg day today.
Wendy

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All,
Wow, mark this day down DS got up once last night and sleep till 6:30am!! I was happy :teeth: :teeth: !!! This weather is sooooo crazy :crazy: becuase we are going to in the 70's and by Saturday we are going to be in the low 50's. Well I did not watch DWTS results last night because it was the perfect time for me to catch up on my sleep which I did :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 !!! Well today we are off to a meeting at the school I used to work. Have a great day!!
Kathy: Are you sleeping in today??

[TIGGER41681]

Here is a new picture of DS!!!http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0954.jpg

[JanDave]

Good Morning Nana Heads!

Just looking at all the to-do lists. Ok, guys on this thread, where are your listts? Let's make one for them:

1. Have spouse pack.
2. Have spouse make sure we have money, tickets, birth certificates, passports.
3. Haircut -- why? We're going to be swimming, in the sun, snorkeling, etc.


Feel free to add to the list! (This is all in the name of fun, guys!)

Jan

[JanDave]

Lynn: Your little guy is so cute! I can't wait to meet him.

Jan

[TiggerKing]

Your a good neighbor. ( neighbor to be) or your trying to get DCL even more upset with me so they wont let me on board and then you wont have to worry about moving to the other end by Bill and Shell :rolleyes1

Thanks,
Kathy :wave:
Why, whatever do you mean Kathy? Do you really think I would do something like that? :rotfl2:

[TiggerKing]

My DH will pack the night before and still have more than he needs. Its completely unfair.
It's a man thing, you wouldn't understand! :lmao:

[TiggerKing]

Good Morning Nana Heads!

Just looking at all the to-do lists. Ok, guys on this thread, where are your listts? Let's make one for them:

1. Have spouse pack.
2. Have spouse make sure we have money, tickets, birth certificates, passports.
3. Haircut -- why? We're going to be swimming, in the sun, snorkeling, etc.


Feel free to add to the list! (This is all in the name of fun, guys!)

Jan
Here is the guy's real list:

0800 - Wake Up
0815 - Shower
0830 - Throw toiletries in shaving kit
0845 - Pack week's worth of clothes in one suitcase
0855 - Put travel documents in carry-on bag
0900 - Load car
0900 - 0930 - Sit in car while DW searches house for the one item she didn't get packed in the four suitcases already in the car
1000 - Finally leave house after DW realizes what she is looking for is in her purse.

The sad part is that the items from 0800 - 0900 are basically my schedule every time I travel for work! But, I can knock it down to 30 minutes if really necessary. :rotfl2:

[cruisemutt]

Bob, Bravo! Thats exactly right! ...you DID forgot the manly way to pack undergarments....
Ok....lesse here (as we toss them in the suitcase)....one, two, three, four, five, six, seven,....ahh...eight....oh heck, one extra pair for an emergency. This method is sock friendly too.
:banana:

[TIGGER41681]

Jan,
Your list is very short compared to mine so you can help me complete mine :teeth: !!!

[pgfour]

Here is the guy's real list:

0800 - Wake Up
0815 - Shower
0830 - Throw toiletries in shaving kit
0845 - Pack week's worth of clothes in one suitcase
0855 - Put travel documents in carry-on bag
0900 - Load car
0900 - 0930 - Sit in car while DW searches house for the one item she didn't get packed in the four suitcases already in the car
1000 - Finally leave house after DW realizes what she is looking for is in her purse.

The sad part is that the items from 0800 - 0900 are basically my schedule every time I travel for work! But, I can knock it down to 30 minutes if really necessary. :rotfl2:

This timetable is soooooooooo true! This my DH and me to a T!!!!!!!! Though I have gotten him trained to help with things that we both use -- camera, drinks, snacks, etc.!

"Maybe this time it will be different. . ." (my mantra!!) :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

Here's one more thing to add to the list:

Remember to keep a postive, realistic attitude and HAVE FUN (even if you receive dead crawfish and scrapple for your regional gift :lmao: ). :thumbsup2

Yes, we're on our way to a relaxing week in paradise, but there will be bumps along the way (lines to wait in, occasional rude people to deal with, possible travel delays, lots of loud :crazy: :banana: :banana: , etc!) I've been reading a lot of negative trip reports and it seems like many of the complaints are about "unavoidable" issues (lines, crowds, less than ideal weather, etc.). It's been a bit of a downer. . . :sad2: :sad2:

I know we turkeys & nanas will be having too much fun to sweat the small stuff. party: :drinking1 :jumping1: :jumping1: :hyper2: :grouphug: :dance3:

Have a good one!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pgfour]

Another great picture of DS, Lynn! :love:

Glad to hear he (and you) got more sleep!!!!!!

[TiggerKing]

I know we turkeys & nanas will be having too much fun to sweat the small stuff.
Just remember.....Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweatty stuff! :thumbsup2

[LindaBabe]

time for a bump!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

after 7 hours my internet finally came back on line!!! :thumbsup2
Lynn,
I wasnt sleeping, I was :badpc: my computer until I realizes it was my server, NOT me!!
I love DS picture, so CUTE!!! :cloud9:

Bob, yes I think you would do that!!
Your the sneaky mischievous kind, just like me!! :rotfl:

You men work too hard at packing all those socks and underwear. What ever happened to just turning them inside out and turn them around a couple of times!!
The men in my house could give you some good tips!! :blush:
When things get to where they can stand up on their own, you just buy new stuff, no need to worry about laundry either.
After all this is vacation, right???


Denise, I hope Bob's foot gets better soon. I just got back from getting Minnie's toe nails clipped and filed. She was NOT a happy pup!!!

Kathy :wave:

[cruisemutt]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

after 7 hours my internet finally came back on line!!! :thumbsup2
Lynn,
I wasnt sleeping, I was :badpc: my computer until I realizes it was my server, NOT me!!
I love DS picture, so CUTE!!! :cloud9:

Bob, yes I think you would do that!!
Your the sneaky mischievous kind, just like me!! :rotfl:

You men work too hard at packing all those socks and underwear. What ever happened to just turning them inside out and turn them around a couple of times!!
The men in my house could give you some good tips!! :blush:
When things get to where they can stand up on their own, you just buy new stuff, no need to worry about laundry either.
After all this is vacation, right???


Denise, I hope Bob's foot gets better soon. I just got back from getting Minnie's toe nails clipped and filed. She was NOT a happy pup!!!

Kathy :wave:

Ewwww...

[TiggerKing]

You men work too hard at packing all those socks and underwear. What ever happened to just turning them inside out and turn them around a couple of times!!
The 12 year old played by Angus Jones on Two and Half Men made this comment one time when asked about changing his underwear:

Jake: I can get four days out of one pair
Alan: How?
Jake: Easy, frontwards, backwards, inside out frontwards, inside out backwards!

I thought I was going to fall off the couch laughing! :happytv:

[woogal]

Good Gravy!! Busy day ... lots of meetings so far ...

Good Day Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

What did I miss? Well, looks like male packing tips for one. Jan, nicely done :thumbsup2 . Bill knows darn well if he doesn't pack himself that things will not magically appear at our destination. And I never check what he's packing, so heck, for all I know it may be just 1 pair of underwear that is recycled daily :crazy2:

Cheri ... appreciate your willingness to learn A Christmas Story before the cruise line-by-line :lmao: . Truth be told -- and you can't share this with anyone else on the board -- I'm simply copying and pasting the full quotes in my avatar! Heck, I can't remember all that stuff!

Bob ... classic Jake quote. :rotfl2:

[woogal]

OOPS! Forgot to add to the nana count
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[JanDave]

Shell: I haven't seen much on the men's to - do lists that impress me. Where's Jeff's list??? On the 9/04 Magic, Dave, who does his own packing, forgot to pack slacks. He wore shorts to dinner (gasp!!!) and bought a pr. of black slacks at Treasure Ketch. Too funny -- at least I thought so!

Jan

[DutchsMommy]

5 Weeks from Today...............

We will be flying out of cold cold Toronto down to :sunny: :sunny: Orlando and you all will be having your Turkey Day feast and watching football! I still think we will end up having Chinese food that night - ah well, I will consider it a homage to the dinner scene from 'A Christmas Story'. :rotfl:

This new job is killing me - I will definately need this vacation.

So...my list....
pirate: pick up our matchy-poo WDW outfits from the Cleaners (press only, you don't want to see me with an iron!)
pirate: Order DHs tux online (tried to do this today, got all the measurements but they want his jacket size - what the heck did they need the measurements for :rolleyes: if he had a jacket I wouldn't need to order the tux!!!!)
pirate: Wait for DSs tux to arrive in the mail - and buy a bow tie for it.
pirate: Make sure my 'planned' outfits still fit
pirate: Haircut and Pedi (and maybe a little rippy-rippy)
pirate: Order basket from Shirley
pirate: Try and find watershoes for DH and DS (might wait until we are in FL, where I expect they will be more plentiful than in Toronto in November LOL)
pirate: Finalize our Pirate outfits and pack them away (ordered mine from ebay today :thumbsup2 )

OK....that's enough for now....there are TONS more things but I am stressing myself out!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[DutchsMommy]

Looks like Lampy isn't going to be able to join us after all....found this on the Turkey 2007 thread:

Hey all, Ya Willie....still "off" on Wednesdays but yesterday had to go in and interview a new F&I guy smack in the middle of "Millertime".....you know....noon! LOL
Looks like the cruise thing this fall isn't going to happen....we are going to a neighbors cabin in crysal mountain (Michigan) for Thanksgiving weekend and we have a BIG new car showing the following week. Probably going to take a 4 or 5 night "Beaches" vacation during x-mas break. The girls REALLY want to sail so I'm trying to work on something for spring break......If not the next available is THIS sailing for us!

well at least we know he didn't fall off the earth LOL :teeth:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening Nana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well Today was a busy day :car: :car: !! Well got alot done and boy am I poop. We went to the school when I am going to be working one day a week to get my keys to get in. DS was out an angel at the school :angel: :angel: did not cry just was giving everybody big smiles :teeth: !! Well I have to make my chicken cutlets and califlower with bread crumbs. Found a great ornament for the gift exchange!! Talk to you later :wave: :wave: :wave: !!

[pgfour]

Well got alot done and boy am I poop. !!

Sorry Lynn, but I busted out laughing when I read your typo! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

Blame it on the "bad" computer!!!!! :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

P.S. you really gave me a much-needed laugh at the end of a long day!

[pgfour]

Cheri ... appreciate your willingness to learn A Christmas Story before the cruise line-by-line :lmao: . Truth be told -- and you can't share this with anyone else on the board -- I'm simply copying and pasting the full quotes in my avatar! Heck, I can't remember all that stuff!

Bob ... classic Jake quote. :rotfl2:

I just want to brush up since it's been 10 months since last watching it. (The ol' memory ain't as good as it used to be. :rotfl: ) I remember my younger brother quoting the entire Scott Farkus scene (the first encounter "He had yellow eyes, so help me, he had yellow eyes. . .") when he was about 4 years old! He was also quite good at Ghostbusters and Fletch!!!!!!

See how I'm focusing on the important things before the cruise?

Later!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pgfour]

:cool1: Was our post goal 4000 or 5000??? If 4000, we only need 147 - less than 4 per day!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

[jd99]

Shell: I haven't seen much on the men's to - do lists that impress me. Where's Jeff's list??? On the 9/04 Magic, Dave, who does his own packing, forgot to pack slacks. He wore shorts to dinner (gasp!!!) and bought a pr. of black slacks at Treasure Ketch. Too funny -- at least I thought so!

Jan

You don't want to see my list. I am a chronic overpacker...even when I travel on business..which I do a lot...i'm alway worried that I might spill coffee on a pair of pants so I bring an extra...Shirts..I want a choice. I don't want to have to wear everything I bring...I may not be in the mood! :rotfl: Shoes. Oh boy. Shoes I can never coordinate things so I only have to bring a couple pairs. On the cruise, it's sneakers for working out, flip flops for the beach and pool, dress shoes for formal night, loafers for other dinner nights..and maybe boat shoes coz I'm on a boat! :rotfl2:

Anyway..you get the picture. I always b-itch and moan at my family for overpacking...since I carry the suitcases..but I'm just as bad as the ladies in the family..if not worse!

[TIGGER41681]

Sorry Lynn, but I busted out laughing when I read your typo! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

Blame it on the "bad" computer!!!!! :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

P.S. you really gave me a much-needed laugh at the end of a long day!


I was typing fast and did not even realize it.. I am glad that I gave you a good laugh :teeth: :teeth: !!

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night All,
Well I am off to watch TV with DH amd give DS his last bottle. Talk to you all tomorrow...


P.S. Sorry for the typo :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: !!!

[Dixielady908]

Evening all:

Kathy: I dont know how Bob's foot is doing? Bob how is your foot.....

Jack is my dog's name.... :rotfl: hey dont feel bad. After we had gotten Jack, he was probably a year or two old, my sister (yes Marge) sent me an email. She asked me how Sam was, Sam is our dog that we had to put down a week before we got Jack. So I mailed her back and said, I dont know, he's dead. But Jack is doing ok. :rotfl: She got a really good laugh out of that. Jack's foot is ok. still limping and still not looking much better, but he seems to be doing ok with it.

Not much going on here, watching some tv and then yippee going to bed. I get off work at 11:30 tomorrow, have to work 4 hours saturday :crazy: but I do like getting off early during the week.

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[mom x4,grandma x4]

Denise,
right after I posted that i thought, something doesnt look right?? :confused3

Now I know what it was. wrong name but still the question was right, I was worried about his paw. It just sounded so painful!! :sad2:


well I am off to bed early tonight, hopefully the internet will still be up and running in the morning. Everyday this week it has given me problems in the mornings.

have a great evening all,

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

Kathy :wave:

[LindaBabe]

Too late to add anything intelligent. Just let me wish you all sweet dreams!

[Dixielady908]

Too late to add anything intelligent. Just let me wish you all sweet dreams!

ditto to that...... :wave2: good night

denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[feenie]

Good Morning!!
DH has an MRI at 6:10 this morning so I had to get to work an HOUR earlier than ususal.... (blech) :surfweb:
By the end of the day I will be lucky if I can spell my own name! :crazy:

DH and I made our packing list a few weeks ago, and have a pile of stuff on our spare room bed that we know we need to bring, and won't need between now and then. DH wants to get out our suitcases this weekend and air them out, and febreeze them.
After almost 10 years of being married to me, he is transforming into a plan-ahead packer! When he went to California in April he actually asked if we could "test" pack a few weeks before the trip, to make sure that everything he needed would fit into his carry on. :woohoo:

Tomorrow we are meeting DH's parents to go shopping. (long story short, we can save 30% off even sale prices at most of the mens shops in the outlet mall if we go with her... I guess its worth it...maybe... :) )

Have a great day!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[feenie]

DH's newest "hobby" is making different things out of rice krispies...
The link below will get you to some of his latest creations.

(he has WAY too much time on his hands I think!!)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=10v0vppl.749qwqmd&x=1&y=-62qpo4

He is also has "orders" for a wrestling belt (?), a horse and a castle.
And for our last day of work before our trip he is planning on making a Disney Magic!!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

good morning everyone,
Finally my internet service is up and running early this morning. :yay:

Athene, I think your DH has some talent there. I love the bright colors. :thumbsup2


We have been breaking heat records for this time of the year the past 3 days and will continue through the weekend. It has been in the low 90's but with high humidity which makes it seem like 98 or so. Yesterday was horrible outside.
Today I have one quick trip to the bank this morning and Minnie's walk, then I am staying in for the day!!!
Wish I could send some of the :sunny: to you guys who have the cold right now!!!

I did manage to buy my magnetic sheets yesterday for my door signs. I plan on working on them today while I am in the house for the day.

Enjoy your Friday everyone, the weekend is almost here. :woohoo:

Kathy :wave:

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[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Today is another nasty rainy day here in NY. Well it was another great night with DS :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: !! We are 2 for 2!!! Today I am off to go food shopping and then my friend is coming over with her twin boys for lunch!! This weekend we are going to my in-laws tomrrow for DH's Uncle's Birthday and Sunday DH is finishing his painting. What is everyone's plans for the weekend?? Talk to you later!!

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, All!

Bright shiny morning here, NOT! Deluge.

Nevamind. It's FRIDAY! One of my team leaders is taking us out to lunch at a very nice place. We work like heck for him, but he rewards us too. It's a DEAL!.

This weekend.

Empty spare bedroom for next weekend's guest. (we had started collecting cruise stuff in there.)

Decide on flippers from National Geographic.

TWO circle journals to do. My favorite things, and most magical moments.

Work on my album for DL & Vegas.

Yardwork - if bulbs come - stick them in.

Plan meals from now til vacation - no, actually now til Christmas. Groceries. well, I could go ahead and plan til marathon and be done with it. . .

That's probably MORE than enough!

Happy Day, All!

[TiggerKing]

You don't want to see my list. I am a chronic overpacker...even when I travel on business..which I do a lot...i'm alway worried that I might spill coffee on a pair of pants so I bring an extra...Shirts..I want a choice. I don't want to have to wear everything I bring...I may not be in the mood! :rotfl: Shoes. Oh boy. Shoes I can never coordinate things so I only have to bring a couple pairs. On the cruise, it's sneakers for working out, flip flops for the beach and pool, dress shoes for formal night, loafers for other dinner nights..and maybe boat shoes coz I'm on a boat! :rotfl2:

Anyway..you get the picture. I always b-itch and moan at my family for overpacking...since I carry the suitcases..but I'm just as bad as the ladies in the family..if not worse!
Okay Jeff, even if this is the way you pack, you never admit it. The comment about the shoes is getting real close to you losing your "man card"! :smooth:

[pgfour]

Good morning!

We have a sunny, but cold & frosty morn here so far. Kathy send some of that heat here -- by the time it arrives it'll be about 80 and perfect! :thumbsup2 Can't complain too much -- I'll go from back room, into vehicle in garage and then a few steps from parking lot into office, so it's not like the cold will actually get to me.

I'm going into work today while DH stays home. He has to go renew his drivers license since his b-day is on the 24th.

Tomorrow we go to my sister's house for my nephew's 2nd b-day. Other than that, not much planned for the weekend.

Better get moving! I'll talk to you later!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jd99]

Okay Jeff, even if this is the way you pack, you never admit it. The comment about the shoes is getting real close to you losing your "man card"! :smooth:

LOL I know Bob. It's funny because when we go someplace like Hawaii or some other tropical place, I'm good wiith packing your method - it's shorts, Hawaiian shirts and flip flops. that's it. This cruise stuff has thrown me off.

[dkmjgal]

Hey Everyone! - Did ya miss me??? How about a few bananas for the count :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Well I'm starting to feel a little more normal. Things are quieting down just a bit so I've been reading up on our posts.

Athene - wow...all that with rice krispy treats, hu? Tell DH I'm impressed.

Lynn - he is so adorable..can't wait to meet him in person.

Bill...I had to laugh...no matter where we go DH always has that extra pair of underwear and socks...just in case.

Jeff...hmmm...I may pack less shoes than you :)

Bob...loved your list...that's about how DH does it too.

After reading everyone's lists I'm starting to realize that I best get busy doing some stuff for this cruise. I haven't even changed over our closets yet here in NJ because the weather has been so crazy...hot one day...cold the next. I am tackling that project next week and I plan on putting our outfits right into the suitcases. Of course that's the plan, we'll see what really happens.

I need some suggestions for gift baskets for DD(11-as of next week!) and DS(almost 8). I haven't done this before and I would really like to surprise them. I'm thinking of surprised DH too - guys, how about some ideas?

My weekend plans...dinner tonight with good friends and a garage sale tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great day!

kelly

[woogal]

I'm thinking of surprised DH too - guys, how about some ideas?
How 'bout some underwear and socks so he doesn't have to buy them on the ship? :rotfl2:

[U2Pixies]

HI EVERYONE :wave2:
Boy, it seems like forever since I visited last. Sure hope I was missed :goodvibes
Lynn, I got a job also! I'm going in at 2 p.m. each day to work the extended hour day for a private school. I did teach at a private school before Cullen was born and I chose to stay home with him for Esther and Stephen. The school I'm going to work at is allowing me to take Cullen and Laura with me. There is a 2 year waiting list at this school and by me working there we will be able to get Cullen in for pre-school :cheer2: We are VERY excited about that. This will give Cullen the opportunity to develop his social skills. Being with Nana all day doesn't afford him the experience of interacting with other children. In other words...HE IS SPOILED! Not to the rotten stage yet, but he's close! ;)

I don't have a list yet. In fact, I'm not even ready to go yet! I am still trying to take off that extra 10-15 pounds...So, I'm sorry guys, the cruise has to be cancelled for at least another month. :confused3

Gotta go have some skin cancer frozen off my face! Lucky me! I'll check in later.
I start my new job working with all the pre-K4's on Monday! :bounce: I'm really looking forward to it.
Pat :wave:

[cmaelltt1]

Hello again,

Just checking in to say hello. I think I'm going to start my packing list and getting things ready next week. My house is completely in shambles right now. But my floors are done and they look great. But about half of our house (books, furniture, junk) are shoved into two small rooms. I'm trying to get it reorganized to where it belongs and am babysitting my friends 2 yo. He's a wild one too. So I'm not getting much done. Our computer was off for 3 days straight. It's been a long time since I've gone that long without one. Well, I should go see what the little monster is into. :scared: I really love the little guy.

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[Dixielady908]

:wave2: afternoon all:

Well not much going on here. Just got home from work a short time ago.
I finally figured out what is going on with Jack's paws. Its not so much that the paw pad is split, I think he has allergies and has been excesively licking them, has them red, swollen and last night bleeding. So I gave him some benadryl, alcoholed and neosporin them. Today I stopped and got some calamine lotion. Going to try that for the itchy feeling. After I do this I put socks on his paws. He look so darn funny. He just lays there with his paws streched out in front of him looking at them.... :rotfl: Then he pulls them off.

Well I should do some cleaning around here....

My weekend plans....saturday 8-12 working..yuk :crazy: then shopping for a suit for Wally.
Sunday, my dad is taking us (and my two sisters and husbands) out for dinner. My Mother's birthday is 10-23 and this is her 10 yr. anniversary since she has passed away. So he want's to take us all out for her birthday. So it will be nice.

Well I will be back later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[sptweedle]

Well got alot done and boy am I poop.


I laughed when I read this, I'm surprised mom didn't tell you guys the story.

One day my mom was working around the house, got tired, flopped onto the couch, and said "Boy am I pooped." My sister came up to her with a look of concern and said, "Where mommy, in your pants?" It was so funny.

Here's my packing list:

Take care of everything so my lovely queen doesn't have to lift a finger.


Steve

[Dandy8]

Hello All,

Just dropping a note to let you know that Andy & I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I've been engrossed in work and jury duty for the past 4 weeks with no time to do anything. And of course we're all sick this week with nasty colds. Better to get it over with before we go on vacation!!! 5 weeks to go, can't wait!!!! :cool1:

Too much to catch up on to go back and read all of the posts. I hope all of you are doing well and have a wonderful weekend!

[J&C's Mom]

Hi all:

Haven't posted in a long while-took forever to catch up on all the days I have missed reading. My mom again is in the hospital-she was out only 2 weeks and became delerious with a fever again-now diag. with colitis... :sick:

Josh (joelidol) is so busy with his very hard 11th grade classes :teacher: he doesn't have time to do anything any more but homework-he said to tell everyone HI.

Is anyone else getting so LOST with LOST they want to stop watching it!!! :crazy:

Jaimie: Loved project runway-my DD loved Jeffrey from the get go.....

Kathy: Who is your internet provider??? Sounds like they should pay you money to stay with them instead of you paying them!!! :badpc:

Well, off to the hospital to visit mom...have a great day.....

Okie :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :banana:

[LindaBabe]

Pat, hope all goes well with your freezing!


Guys, I'd be interested in your 'guy basket' ideas too. So far, i have paperback thrillers, a water camera, a lime and Coronas. Dithering over packable flippers for snorkleing. beyond that . . . how much does a basket hold, anyway???

It's dark, rainy and 47 degrees. Calgon TAKE ME AWAY!

[woogal]

Hey Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

Danielle and Okie ... good to hear from you both! Steve, thanks for gracing us with your presence! :lmao: And should we assume that Esther was reading over your shoulder when you wrote that?! :rotfl2:

Hope youze guyz -- y'all -- everyone -- got my e-mail today with the updated cruisemate list. Like the map on the last page?! I thought it was pretty cool! :thumbsup2

Catch ya later

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[TiggerKing]

One day my mom was working around the house, got tired, flopped onto the couch, and said "Boy am I pooped." My sister came up to her with a look of concern and said, "Where mommy, in your pants?" It was so funny.

Okay, I am SO glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that line! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Here's my packing list:

Take care of everything so my lovely queen doesn't have to lift a finger.


Steve
I agree. Esther had to be reading over his shoulder, because the only time any man is going to say that is when his wife is in direct earshot. Otherwise it would be, "Yeah, she better pack my clothes or I'll have to set her straight!". :stir:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

WOW, alot of people sure checked in today that we havnt heard from in a long time!!
It was great to hear from all of you!!!
Hope it wont be so long before you check in again, we missed you all.

well gotta run and clean up dinner mess, will check back before bedtime to see what everyone is up to!!

Kathy

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening :banana: :banana: :banana:,
Well today my friend and her twins :cloud9: came over for the weekly lunch/playdate. Well I am having mixed :confused3 feeling about my new job. It's one day a week. My friend came over today whom is going to be watching DS on the days that I am working and I just ran to get lunch and he was crying the entire 15 mins. I was gone. I am not going feel good at work if I know he is crying :( the whole time!!! I am making myself crazy :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: worrying and getting upset :sad2: !! Well DS just decided to get up so I am off to give him a bottle and then a bath. Have a great night all!! Good Night :wave: :wave:

Pat: Good Luck with your new job :cheer2: :cheer2: !!

Steve: Wow, you pack like my DH!! But this year I have to pack myself, DS and DH.

Shell: The list looks great!! Great Job :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 !!
Love the map!!

Great to hear from everyone that we haven't heard from in awhile ;) ;) ;) !!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Shell,
just got the update.
Loved the map
That was really a neat idea to do, Thanks

Boy, Pat and I are really all alone here.

But soon all of you will come to see us!!

Kathy

[pgfour]

Hi everyone! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Great to see so many of you we've haven't heard from lately posted today!!! Glad to hear things are going well!

Pat congrats on the job! :thumbsup2

Shell -- love the map and the new avatar!!!!!!

Denise good luck with Bob -- er, Jack! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: At least you figured out what the problem is.

Not much else going on here. . .

Have a great night nanas!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[LindaBabe]

Glad someone mentioned about the update - I never think to go over and check mail - that map is GREAT - I need all the memory aides I can get!

C'mon guys! I know you're full of . . . . opinions. What would you like to receive in YOUR gift basket?

Sleep sweetly.

[cruisemutt]

Hey Linda? I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle! ooooooooo.....
Actually....I don't really want one of those,....I just wanted to get in on the Christmas Story stuff....
I'll give it some more thought...
Have a lovely, lovely evening...

[disneediva]

Hi All :wave:
I have missed alot these past 2 days. I came home from work sick on thursday and went to the doctor, I have a bad bacterial sinus infection and he has me on heavy antibiotics so I have basically been asleep for the past 2 days. But today I feel much better :woohoo: . I did try to explain to the doc that I was going on a cruise and COULD NOT be sick.

Josh, keep up the good work with school :Pinkbounc

Shell, I loved the map, you are too talented :artist:

Well my DH seems to pack the same way all you guys do :joker: and it drives me :crazy: I have to pack and unpack then repack numerous times before the cruise. :rolleyes1

Wendy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jd99]

Good Saturday morning Sleepyheads. :rotfl:

This is a first. Couldn't sleep so I thought I'd post first on a frosty Saturday morning. Big game tonight at Heinz Field - Pitt vs Rutgers. Let's go Pitt!

Have a great day all. Five weeks and we're sailing with the mouse.

[TIGGER41681]

Good Saturday Morning to You :banana: :banana: ,
Well last night was not a great night with DS. DS has a very bad stuffy nose and last night started with a cough that keep him up the entire night. He was running a slight temperture last night but nothing this morning!! Poor DH he is a very light sleeper and our stupid :furious: :furious: :furious: new neighbor decided to blast his radio at 11pm so that keep DS and DH up almost all night!! DH went to sleep on the sofa at 2am and I woke him up alittle while ago and told him to go into bed. Well as for me I went to sleep at 12 midnight and got up at 4am with DS. Well we are not goint to my in-laws for DH's Uncle's B-day because I just want DS to rest and get better ;) ;) !! Well I talk to you later :thumbsup2 !!
This morning is another very frosty morning in NY. Cold too had to put on the heat!! Kathy send so warm weather this way ;) ;) !!

[TIGGER41681]

5 weeks till we sail away to warm weather :sail::sail: :sail: :sail:!!!
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[U2Pixies]

Happy Saturday all. - It is going to be another :sunny: day in FL I'm afraid.
I know you all wish for some of this but... believe me, we get very tired of it! It gets so hot you can't even go outside.
Isn't that right Kathy.
We are expecting a wee bit of cooler air come Tues.
Gotta Go now! On my way to a VERY large craft show! :yay:
Pat

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning,

Pat is correct, we are in for a hot one again today!!! :sunny:

We have NO plans for the weekend.

Pat I saw the ad for the craft show at Mt. Dora,
let me know how it was. I was curious about it, maybe next year I will go to it.

I guess my one plan for the weekend is to watch the Magic pull out on two palms web cam tonight.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Kathy :wave:

[woogal]

Good morning Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

Pat, wave to Mom and Dad as you pass through Mt. Dora! Heck, just yell out the window "HI MARGE AND DAN" while driving through town and maybe you'll find the right people :lmao: .

Linda, I don't have a bunch of ideas for your Guy Basket, but here are a couple:
*Puzzle books (crosswords and such) and pencils
*Insulated cup that he can use at the drink station

OK, time for coffee and the newspaper :coffee:

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[cruisemutt]

Mornin everyone! Darn, I thought at this hour, I'd be the first post....rats. Oh, well...

Glad you're feeling better, Wendy.

Kathy and Pat...try and keep SOME of that heat for our embarking day...last year, it was pretty darn chilly for Florida as I recall...it was in the upper 50's-lower 60's when we left Port Canaveral. I'm not sure if thats normal or not but I didn't take my stocking cap off until dinner that night!

Anyways...time to put that stocking cap on again, some thermals and get out to the towpath. I've been so lazy lately and I really wanna get back into my routine. I wanna be a stud-muffin for the cruise...(ok,...ok...I'll settle for being an egg McMuffin instead....its way more realistic).
Have a great day, all.....
da Mutt

[TiggerKing]

Morning All!

Just a quick note to say have a great Saturday. DW, DBrother and I are about to head to South Georgia for our family reunion! I will be TOTALLY stuffed by the time we leave!

Mutt: Stud Muffin? :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

Howdy all you Turkeys & Nanas! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

We have a nice, gray, drizzly morning here. :sad2: Supposed to be like this all weekend. Glad I didn't have any outdoor plans this weekend.

We're heading over to my sister's for my nephew's 2nd bithday. party: Huskers also play Texas, so we may not be in a great mood as the afternoon goes on. :confused3 Oh well, misery loves company!!

Hope everyone has an enjoyable Saturday! Can't believe in just 5 Saturdays, we'll be the ones on two palms camera!!! :cool1:

Time seems like it's flying by. . . :hourglass Still have weight to lose, clothes to pack, and other things to obsess over!

Linda -- In addition to Shell's brilliant ideas, how about a koozie or two in case DH wants to have a can of beer or pop (soda!!! Coke!!!)? Maybe some snacks that they don't have readily available on board -- nuts or chips/pretzels.

Check in with you later!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

Linda! I just got an idea for Bruce's gift basket. Buy a beautiful piece of jewelry, wrap it, and when he opens his basket, he has something to give you! :rotfl2: Now wouldn't that be thoughtful of him?! Hey, by the way, have you told Bruce about all the men singing to all the ladies on karaoke night?! Maybe he should call Wally and start harmonizing now :lmao:

Hey Mutt ... Egg McMuffin?? Isn't that full of HAM? :lmao:

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[cruisemutt]

Sheriff "Buster" McCain from, oddly enough, the movie "MISERY"--- "You see, it's just that kind of sarcasm that's given our marriage real spice." :wave2:

[dkmjgal]

Hey guys and gals - just checking in for the day. We were supposed to have a garage sale today but we didn't get organized enough. Turns out it was for the best because our Church really needed us to pitch in today and help out with our Pumpkin Patch. DH and the kids are still over there but I'm done for the day :cool1:

We're taking my in-laws out to dinner tonight and then we'll be home watching the Rutgers/Pitt game. Go Rutgers! Sorry Jeff...I went there for a while and DH got his Master's from there, plus it's my best friend and her DH's alma mater. It's very exciting for us this year ...finally Rutgers is doing something. However, they have a pretty tough part of the schedule coming up.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Kelly

[mom x4,grandma x4]

:offtopic: :offtopic: :offtopic:

Ok, for those here who told me they wrote to DCL about the live music I have one more request of you.
Since we havnt got any real responses yet, we have decided to take it to the next level!!

I am posting 2 new addresses and I hope you will forward your letters there too.
Your letters should still be in your sent box and you could just copy and paste them to the new letter form.
You may want to add a line at the top saying that DCL hasnt responded yet, so you are hoping they will respond because your letter is important!!

One address is dcl spokesperson the other is an (important)executive at dcl.

Our goal is to fill up their mailboxes over the weekend. so they will have a BIG surprize on Monday morning when they go to work.
Yes I am a stinker!!!!! And proud of it!!!

rena.langley@disney.com

tom.mcalpin@disney.com

Thanks again,
Kathy :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening Everyone,
Well today DS has a stuffy nose and cold and is not himself :sad2: :sad2: !! Today was just a bad day for all of us. Just wanted to check in and see what is going on on the boards!!
Well I am going to wake DS up for his bath and then a bottle. Talk to you tomorrow.

[Dixielady908]

Evening fellow turkey's:

These weekends just get busier and busier. Worked until 12pm. Came home, went shopping now I am getting dinner ready. Its like almost 6pm and I really dont know where the day went. :confused3

Tomorrow I'm sleeping in, getting some laundry done then off to dinner with my family. :) :cheer2: no cooking tomorrow :cheer2:

It's starting to rain here now. yuk..... :crazy:

Other than that, nothing is going on here.......talk with ya all later..... :wave2:

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lynn,
hope everyone has a better day tomarrow at your house.

well its been raining which just adds to the humidity around here. But hopefully it will drop the temperature a few degrees.

Pat, hope you had a good time at the craft sale. did you buy everything there??? Hope you saved some spending money for the islands.

well I am off to bed, I am tired tonight.

I will check in tomarrow and see what is going on. It was pretty quiet on this thread today. So I expect everyone to make up for it tomarrow.

Kathy :wave:

[LindaBabe]

Great ideas - I especially like the one for him to give to me, lol. But you're right - i never th ought of those snacks and puzzle books is good - I think we've got a plan here.

"Well I am going to wake DS up for his bath and then a bottle" You're kidding, right? Once I got mine to sleep I would NEVER EVER wake him up. lol It was the only time I got a rest.

Did anybody else get that email from Sonny Listen about the possibility of a tour & Beach in St. Maarten? Anybody going to do it?


You go, Kathy! I wrote mine from work, but I'll try to remember when I go in on Monday morning.

WEnt looking for a regional gift today - this could be more difficult than I thought. . . How does one capture the call of the loon, the smell of wood smoke, the lapping of the lake on the shore and the color of the mountains in an ornament? hmm.

That sinus sounds terrible - hope you feel better soon!

Sleep well!

[Dixielady908]

:thumbsup2 Shell: I forgot to mention thanks for the updated list...
the map is really great....


Now a questions for the MEN!!!! or wives.....who is wearing a tux and who is wearing just a suit? :confused3 just curious Wally was interesting in knowing. Thanks


Have a great evening everyone......We are sooooo close to our goal only 96 more posts.......

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[cruisemutt]

Denise....a suit is about as close as I get to "dressed up". I doubt the opinion of a mutt is gonna sway Wally one way or another but I'm raising my paw in response, nonetheless. Dark suit, some brightly colored shirts and a few tasteful Disney ties....(No, there will not be red converse high top sneakers---sorry to disappoint).

Have a good evenin everyone :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

good morning,

off to disney,
check in later,

kathy

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,

Well I did get a few hours sleep which was great :cheer2: !! Today is another cold day here in NY. It has also been soooooo windy the last few days!! Today if DH isn't painting and he can watch DS I want to run to Toys R Us to get DS a Elmo Halloween DVD. Well DS is still stuffy and coughing and not himself :(. At least he got sick before the cruise :banana: !! Going to make :stir: :stir: :stir: a pot of gravy for my meatballs and spaghetti. Yummy!!! Going to also make so coffee and french toast for breakfast and also bacon!! Talk to you all later!!


Denise: My DH is bringing his suit for Palo's night and formal night!!

Linda: I have to wake him up at 600 or630pm for a bath and a bottle because if I let him sleep in will be up at 12 midnight and then he is very hard to put back to sleep at that time. He thinks it is play time at 12 midnight :sad2: !! I just got used to sleeping till 530 am .

[TIGGER41681]

Kathy,
Have fun in Disney!! Say Hi to Mickey ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo for me!!

[TiggerKing]

Now a questions for the MEN!!!! or wives.....who is wearing a tux and who is wearing just a suit? :confused3 just curious Wally was interesting in knowing. Thanks
Denise: My plan right now is to have a tuxedo. I don't know if I will rent one or buy one off of E-bay. Heck, I have 5 weeks to decide that! ;) I will wear the tux to formal and semi-formal nights most likely, and wear a suit to Palo.

I hope everyone has a great day today. Kathy, say "Hi" to Tigger and Eeyore for DW and I!

It is starting off slightly rainy this morning and then supposed to get really cold....I am so happy! :Pinkbounc Need some cool weather around here!

[sptweedle]

:Now a questions for the MEN!!!! or wives.....who is wearing a tux and who is wearing just a suit? :confused3 just curious Wally was interesting in knowing. Thanks

I can tell you this is a huge debate around our neck of the woods. I wear suits to work EVERYDAY, and don't want to wear one at all while on vacation. My dad doesn't want to wear anything while on the boat but shorts, T-Shirts and flip flops, and doesn't really even want to be bothered with cruise casual clothes. But in the interest of being exposed to the high society life, and eating somewhere that doesn't serve just hamburgers, I'm wearing a suit for semi-formal night and was under the impression that if you didn't wear a tux for formal night you "felt out of place" and "ruined it" for the rest of the folks who have a tux.

Besides you people are in trouble anyway, my kids are eating with us. The other day when we were in a BBQ place someone slid their chair across the concrete floor, my son stood up in the booth, pointed his finger in that direction, and announced to everyone in the restaraunt that, "Someone over there has gas."

So I ask you, will a tux really add any class to my meal?

Steve

[cruisemutt]

Morning everyone....

Kathy...have a blast at Disney....

Bob...honestly...whats "cold" for you folks....where does the temp become uncomfortable for you? I never lived anywhere that didn't have a cold season so I'm curious.

Have a great day everyone. :banana:

[pgfour]

Good morning! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Another wet, gray day here so far. :sad2: Might even have s--- flurries later! :furious: Magic -- take me away!!!!!!! :beach:

Denise -- my DH will probably just wear a dark suit for formal / semi-formal nights.

Hope everyone has a good day, and that those of you who are a bit under the weather are on the mend.

Kathy -- have fun at WDW! Will try to get more letters to DCL!! :thumbsup2

To those of you whose college teams lost yesterday, I feel your pain! :sad: :mad: :faint: Huskers lost a heart-breaker yesterday. :furious:

Talk to you later,

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

[QUOTE=sptweedle]
Besides you people are in trouble anyway, my kids are eating with us. The other day when we were in a BBQ place someone slid their chair across the concrete floor, my son stood up in the booth, pointed his finger in that direction, and announced to everyone in the restaraunt that, "Someone over there has gas."

So I ask you, will a tux really add any class to my meal?

:rotfl: :rotfl2: that is sooo funny!!!!!


I told him a suit was fine....but who am I??? He just wants to make sure so he wont feel out of place. So thanks everyone for the feedback.

Cheri: I see you almost said the naughty S word.....we dont even want to talk about that. :rolleyes1 I just got up a little while ago and yes, it is gray,cold and just plain yuckky here.. :crazy:

Well I really need to get motivated and get going around here. But this is one of thoes lazy days.....

Talk with you all later.
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[pgfour]

. . . if you didn't wear a tux for formal night you "felt out of place" and "ruined it" for the rest of the folks who have a tux.

So I ask you, will a tux really add any class to my meal?

Steve

Steve,

My understanding is that pretty much anything (except jeans & shorts - though you'll see that, too) goes on the different nights. I think you're right, the ones who don't dress up may feel more uncomfortable. But, I don't think you'll ruin anyone's experience with what you wear.

From what I've read on these boards, most people tend to wear either a dark suit & tie or tux for formal & semi-formal nights. Some have been spotted in cruise casual on all nights.

Kathy and other veteran cruisers can probably offer more insight!

Another option for avoiding dress codes would be to eat at Topsiders. It sounds like they have a nice dining option for those who don't want to go to the dining room on a particular night. It's still table service (and they serve the same things as on the main menus), but with salad bar instead of all the appetizer choices. I think we may check it out on one of the nights.

I'm sure they've seen it all on DCL as far as kids' behavior!!!! Your kids will probably be better behaved than some of the adults! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Hope this helps!!!

Cheri

P.S. Bottom line -- you're on a cruise -- there are NO rules! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[TIGGER41681]

Hello Everyone,
Do you think I have to dress up DS everynight for dinner too??? He won't be eating in the dining room. I am bringing Gerber Baby Food. I want to dress him for formal night the rest was going to be short sets or what is ever comfortable for him!!

[woogal]

Good morning Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

A gray, cold day here in Ohio ... with the "S" word in the forecast for the next couple of days. :crazy2:

Steve, you have just confirmed that Cullen is going to be my little buddy on this cruise :rotfl2: ! And as for the tux vs. suit, just look at the awards shows like the Emmys and Oscars and you see that both are perfectly acceptable.

Denise, we got Bill's suit at (everybody now) Kohl's. It's a beautiful charcoal pinstripe.

Linda, I got the e-mail from Sunny about St. Maarten, but we had already made plans for that day so I declined. Are you going to do that tour? Oh, and I forgot to mention that that little gift for you in Bruce's basket? Make sure you put it on HIS credit card :rotfl:

Bob ... you do NOT have 5 weeks to decide on a tux! You need a couple of week for alterations! Geez ... men ... :headache:

Sarah: Water shoes ... go to swimoutlet.com. Really good end-of-season prices.

Got one thing checked off my list yesterday, going to try for a couple more today. Will check in later ...

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[disneediva]

Both Mike and Austin will be wearing a suit on formal night.
to answer your
Mutt qustion is cold to us down here is the low 60's thats when I bust out the sweaters, we rarely ever have a need for a coat. I think the lowest it gets is the 50's for the most part. It did snow here 2 years ago on christmas
get busy
I am at work so I better


Wendy

[woogal]

Thank you, Wendy, for that incredibly cryptic hope-no-one-sees-me-do-this-here-at-work post. :lmao:

[jd99]

I'm wearing a suit for semi-formal night and was under the impression that if you didn't wear a tux for formal night you "felt out of place" and "ruined it" for the rest of the folks who have a tux.

Steve

As someone who wore a Tux on the last DCL adventure, I can tell you that there was such a mix of everything that you won't feel out of place in anything (literally). The people at the table next to us had on jeans and t-shirts, which I found completely inappropriate, however I'm considering khakis, a jacket and maybe a tie (possibly a suit) for formal night...and will be among the best dressed there if my last experience is any guideline. I suspect it depends on the crowd on each individiual cruise...but I actually felt a bit overdressed at Formal night in my tux and feel now like i've "done that" so no need to go there again.

[U2Pixies]

Ok, here is our tux vs suits discussion. My husband is trying his hardest to find a suit. There is NO WAY I'm getting him in a tux. So, we are for the suit section ;)
I spoke to Kathy and she said that a suit is fine. Some wear suits and some tuxes. Her husband wears a suit. We are getting a Mickey tie, oops...make that a grumpy tie and putting it on with a suit.
I tried on my dress shoes to see if my toe could stand it. Sorry everyone, this country pumpkin might end up with tennis shoes on for "formal night" :confused3

Stephen is right. You are all in for a treat when you meet us! There is nothing formal about us.
And yes Shell, you are going to love Cullen! At first he'll act real shy, but after you're around him...watch out! There isn't a person who meets him who doesn't love talking to him. O' gone it, I forgot to tell you, watch what you say...he's a parrot! Right Stephen! :rolleyes1

Hope you had fun at DW Kathy. I went last week with Stephen and the kids. Too hot for me. Hope you have a cooler visit today.
94 degrees today folks! Then Tues. it will be 73! :yay: :yay:
Talk to you later,
Pat :wave:

[dkmjgal]

Hello Everyone,
Do you think I have to dress up DS everynight for dinner too??? He won't be eating in the dining room. I am bringing Gerber Baby Food. I want to dress him for formal night the rest was going to be short sets or what is ever comfortable for him!!

Lynn - our DS was a little guy the first time we cruised..not as little as yours but it was my understanding that children that young are not expected to be dressed up every night. Do not worry about that at all. I think it's really cute that you're going to put him in a little tux though...I can't wait to see that.

Kelly

[favoriteslave]

Lynn, I found a little tux coat w/ tales the other night at the tux place. I thought of you. My DH and DS will be wearing tuxes, and DS was so excited because they had mickey mouse vest and ties to go with them. There is my 2 cents. I am dressing to the 9's that night and my boys will be too. Would a tiera be TOO much? DH says im not a princess. princess: How dare he.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. We actually had a day off. So we are enjoying ourselves. (He's cooking me brunch as we speak)

For the fund.

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Happy Sunday. It my dads birthday so we are off to eat homemade pizza this evening. There goes that diet.

[woogal]

Would a tiera be TOO much?
OOOOO!!!! Now there's an idea ... :idea: . Gotta run and look for tiaras on ebay :rotfl2:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon Everyone :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
I am going to have DS wear his Christmas Outfit -formal night because I want to get our family picture and his Christmas Card pictures taken.
Today I did nothing!! DH watched DS and I took a 2 1/2 hour nap :cool1: :cool1: !!! DS is still feeling lousy :sad2: :sad2: !!! DH and I am going to finish packing what we can now. DS we have to get a bigger suitcase. Formula, Gerber babyfood, diaper and wipes take up alot of room :teeth: :teeth: !! Well I am off to pack!! Talk to you tomorrow!!
Going to say Good Night now because I don't know if will get on the computer again!! Going go heat up my gravy for spaghetti and meatballs-Yummy ;) ;) !!!

[woogal]

WEnt looking for a regional gift today - this could be more difficult than I thought. . . How does one capture the call of the loon, the smell of wood smoke, the lapping of the lake on the shore and the color of the mountains in an ornament?

Hey guys ... just so we're on the same page, the regional gift does not have to be an ornament, but does need to be regional. For instance, Bill and I are getting something that is very Ohio, but would not work on a Christmas tree no matter how hard you tried :rotfl2:.

You may wonder why I'm on here so much today. Well, it's either post or clean the house. The choice is obvious :sad2: .

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Kathy, we need a banana count, please!

[TIGGER41681]

Good idea tiara I think I want to wear it everyday on the cruise princess: princess: princess: !! I am a princess-DH doesn't think so :sad2: !!

[LindaBabe]

TIARA! Now THERE's a stroke of genius if I ever heard one! princess:

My spouse will be wearing a suit or a dark blue sport coat with grey pants for formal / Semi Formal nights.

Lynn, All that baby food / diaper stuff sounds like the perfect contents for a "ship it to the ship package", if you ask me. (Not that you did, and you're right, i guess i'da got him up too, if I thought he was going to be up at midnight!) That baby is so cute you could bring him to dinner in a onesie and nobody will notice what he has on.

We probably won't do that tour - if a bunch were, we might, but it's not overwhelmingly compelling on it's own.

Hey guys ... just so we're on the same page, the regional gift does not have to be an ornament, but does need to be regional. For instance, Bill and I are getting something that is very Ohio, but would not work on a Christmas tree no matter how hard you tried

In that case, I found the perfect thing but it was $20 and weighed 5 pounds. I wasn't so concerned about the $20 but who is going to want to lug this thing home in their already overstuffed luggage?!

It was chilly (40's) , but we did yard work this morning, followed by a 2 hour nap. gotta LOVE these weekends!

Kathy, how was the world?

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hi everyone,
just got back from Animal Kingdom. It was very HOT, but we had a good time. Due to the animals hiding in the bushes, because of the heat we didnt see as many animals as we usually do, but we still saw plenty.

I did wave at several characters while we were there. Yes, they waved back too!!
It was kind of wierd too. As I was standing in line to have security search my bag a man about 30 years old didnt want to take off his fanny pack so they could search the back zipper. He said that was illegal and he didnt have to be searched.
He demanded the security man check his ID. He was a cop. Security said he would have to be searched like everyone else.
He really got mad and the security guard had to call a supervisor. In the mean time the man walked around the table and confronted a cop from the sheriff's department and showed him his badge too.
The on duty cop told him, outside laws do not apply here, EVERYONE must submit to a bag search or they cant go into the park. That is Disneys rules, no exceptions!!
This man was crazy, he was really mad and shouting about his rights???
By now the security supervisor came over and he was so friendly and introduced himself to the man and asked what the problem was.

The man yelled and hollered about it. As I finally got through security I could hear him telling him, I dont care about who you are, every bag, even disney workers must be searched or you cant go in!!
I dont know if he ever got in or not, but if that supervisor got his name and were he was a cop he could loose his job or get suspended without pay for along time, if he reported him.
You just cant flash your badge and walk in like you own the place.


Ok, suits or tuxes?? In this house the men wear suits not tuxes!!!
we may even go to the buffet this time because DS and his girlfriend will be at Palos that night anyway.

But on our past cruises most wore suits, yes there were a few tuxes which looked really great, but you wont feel out of place no matter whch one you decide to wear. Once you get in the dining room if you watch you will see tropical shirts, dockers, jeans, as well as suits and tuxes.
The choice is yours.

Lynn, dont worry about dressing up the baby. as long as he has some kind of clothes on, so he is" NOT streaking "in the dining room it will be fine.
Many babies wear shorts, booties, no shoes, just what ever is comfortable for them. And as i recall sometimes in the middle of dinner babies often have to change to a new set of clothes anyway?? :rotfl: At least mine did.

Tiara, go for it!!
On our August cruise my DD and GD bought me a princess tiara and brought it to dinner for me to wear, and I did!! I actually had 2 people compliment me on it. Now King Louie is wearing it as he swings from my chandeleir in the dining room.

Shell,

Ok we are now at 8315 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Kathy :wave:

[cruisemutt]

Hey Kathy!!! Congrats on post #3000---holy *&$#!
I'm glad you had a great time at Disney... Sounds like you got to see a show that wasn't scheduled with the cop....lol. That is one thing I do love about Disney AND about DCL. They have rules and you follow them. Those rules might make you angry or happy but their set down and clearly spelled out. Just seems a little less complicated to me(that and the adult pool IS the adult pool).

Oke doke...nuff of that rant and rave...
Have a great afternoon all! :banana:

[DutchsMommy]

HI Everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend. The weather stories from different partsof the country (OK, so with me included we can say Continent lol) are pretty interesting. We had a gorgeous day yesterday. I would guess around 55 degrees (about 10 degrees). We worked outside most of the day cleaning out the eavestroughs, raking and generally preparing for Old Man Winter. Today has been very rainy and dull unfortunately. We did manage to get DH a pair of 'dockers' type pants to go with our matching Disney Tropical outfits. So, that is all taken care of. As far a Formal Night - the men-folk will be in Tuxes (we are renting DHs) and I will be in *something* - still tbd. Semi-formal is a bit up in the air. I have something and DS has something but I am not sure about DH. We do not dress up much other than at weddings and DH does not own a suitjacket. We actually went to Moore's today to find out what suit jacket size he is so I can order the tux online. I think he will be wearing a white formal shirt and tie with dress pants for semi-formal night. LIkely the same for Palo. Can you wear a tux jacket without the rest of the tux??? I have heard you guys mention it but wouldn't that look a little weird? Anyway, our pirate outfits all are ordered so now I just pray they arrive in time from our ebay sellers. I seriously think we will have one suitcase for pirate stuff alone - sad but true LOL.

I will try and work on my regional gift this week. I have some ideas, but it likely won't be an ornament unless you want a Toronto Maple Leafs ornament - which I doubt many people do LOL. (PS - do we have anyone from WIsconsin, because you could always wrap Brent Favre up for me. I'd hang his tree anyday :banana: ).

We're off to try a Chinese/Sechuan place tonight, hopefully it is good - always a bit of fingers crossed when trying a new restaurant!

Talk to everyone soon - I cannot wait to meet you all in person!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah

PS - FL residents - does Target have sumemr type stuff all year round - like waterwings, swimshoes, capris etc etc?? We have the Friday all day in Cape Canaveral and there are a few things I would like to pick up that they don't carry up here becuase the 'season' is over. Also - anyone know any other good stores in that area?? What is this Koh;'s I keep hearing about - is it a dept store like Sears??

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Thanks Bill,
I never really watched how many posts I had for such a long time that I had NO idea I was even close to 3000.

I have several tales of people at WDW that just dont get it!! But I cant talk about them. My DS has really run across some strange ones while working there. Plus some really great ones who are famous.
Some of the nicest were Michael J. Fox, John Travolta and his wife, a couple famous football players, basketball players and the guy who played Willow. I cant remember his name.

The one who wanted to make sure everyone knew who he was, was Hugh Hefner. :snooty:
He was at Epcot when my son worked there a year ago and he had on his purple smoking jacket, his pipe in his mouth and 3 bunnies on each arm. My son wanted to offer to give "them" a private tour of Epcot, but it didnt work out. :rolleyes1

The most obnoxious one was Michael Jackson. I cant say what he threw a childish fit about, but he really acted worse than a 5 year old having a tantrum because he couldnt have what he wanted. :furious:

On the other hand his sister Janet was just so nice and friendly to everyone, even taking pictures with cast members which is forbidden unless the celebrity offers without being asked.

Well it is about time to take Minnie for her evening walk, so better go. She is dancing by the door and whimpering. She loves her walks!!!



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Kathy :wave:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Sarah,
down on the coast you night find some summer clothes and shoes, but most of the stores have gone to winter clothing here already. DH had a terrible time finding a swim suit the other day.
When it gets down to 70 people here wear long pants, jackets, I have even seen gloves and hats and it was 70 degrees out??
I am still in my shorts at 70 and my neighbors think I am crazy!!!

But I wouldnt count on it as a sure thing. I havnt gone to the coast that much, only to the port, so I am not sure what stores they have there. Maybe Pat or Steve will know??

Kathy :wave:

[fourfoxesinpa]

Sarah - do you have the red and tan hawaiian print matching outfits? If so, when are you wearing them? Wouldn't want to make a Dis dress faux pas!

DH is wearing his tux (we bought it on Ebay a few years ago and certainly got our money's worth). He's taking another sports coat with khakis for semiformal night. DS has a dark suit from his first holy communion so he'll wear that for formal night and then re-wear the jacket with khakis on semi formal night.

I was so happy to get the deal of the century on my formal dress yesterday at Ross. They had a gown marked down for 14.99!!! Plus, I had a credit in my wallet for $7.99 so I walked out with a new dress for $7. Nevermind that I now need to buy shoes and a shawl to match...the dress was a deal!

My back is hurting again and I think I've been doing too much and haven't given it time to heal. Probably back to the doctor this week for more meds. Gotta get better for our trip!

WHERE ARE OUR COUNTERS? And, what about those Fighting Irish???? :bounce: :woohoo:

[fourfoxesinpa]

nevermind - there's the counter. A beautiful 1 month and 3 days! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

In that case, I found the perfect thing but it was $20 and weighed 5 pounds. I wasn't so concerned about the $20 but who is going to want to lug this thing home in their already overstuffed luggage?!
This should be a fun guessing game ... hmmm ... :scratchin $20, 5 lbs, from New York ... :scratchin Cement shoes? No no, you're not from the city :rotfl: (You say "call of the loons" and all I can think of is Katharine Hepburn in "On Golden Pond" calling out to them when they got to the cabin :rotfl2: )

Tonya, you've really started something with this tiara thing! How 'bout this one?
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/p_753617_1457268.jpg

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

[Dixielady908]

:goodvibes evening everyone......I have enjoyed all my fellow female princess statements. So as I am reading them, I asked Wally if I was a princess princess: he said no......I am a QUEEN!!!! :teeth: but he really dosnt treat me like one.... :confused3

So to all my fellow female trip mates......are we a princess or are we Queens :confused3 I really think that we should all bring tiara's and wear them....this way our men can bow down to us... :)

I still havent gotten my gift..I have to keep looking..not really sure which direction I'm going in...regional or ornament...

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

PS Wally will write soon.

[Dixielady908]

One more question: Tonya the t-shirts...just curious if you ordered them yet, how did you want payment handled and are you sending them to us or handing them out at port?

thanks
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (20)

[LindaBabe]

I vote for QUEEN - It's Great to be Queen! But that is a wicked cute tiara with the purple princess on it.

Yes, we're far from New York City, here. It's about 150 miles as the crow flies, but it might as well be on the moon when we talk about the differences. I read the essay Lynn wrote and thought - that doesn't sound at ALL like the New York I know. . . which was the weekend Buffalo had 30 inches of snow and we had sunny and 60 . . . actually much of New York is rural or even wilderness!

I wonder when they'll post the dates for 2008?

[JanDave]

Good Evening All Nana Heads!!!

On the subject of tuxes/formal night -- Dave will a sport coat and a Mickey Mouse tie. I've been on 6 previous DCL cruises and you'll see all types of dress. No one is out of place.

Jeff -- sorry about Pitt's loss to Rutgers. But I was rooting for Rutgers as my son, Jeff, got his masters there (freebie - he was a teaching assistant in the physics department).

MSU Spartans -- the come back kids!!! I fell asleep (while granddaughters were taking a nap) with them having 3 points on the screen and woke up to them winning.

Go Tigers -- Hope they win tonight. It's about 30 degrees at Comerica Park tonight.

We made plans tonight to get together next Sunday with Bob and Gitta for final cruise plans. Bob reminded me that we have 23 working days before vacation.

Busy and tired Grrandma heading to bed soon. We had Haley (4) and Bella (2.5) this weekend. Fun, fun, fun.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Jan

[disneediva]

I'm with you ladies and vote for Queen. So after the men bow and worship us aren't they supposed to stay busy by peeling grapes and what not? I'd say they should fetch us beverages but thats a much better job for Pablo the pool boy :rotfl2:
Wendy

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well it is a cold frosty morning here in NY. I don't live near the New York City either. I live about a 1/2 hour from the Catskills. Everybody refers to where I live as the Hudson Valley!! Well today we are off to the Doctor's with DS. He is having trouble drinking his bottle because he is sooo stuffy and congested. He also has a slight temperature again!! So I will call at 8am when they open to get an appointment!! Well last night DH did some more packing for himself. Oh, we had DS on the floor while DH was traveling and Ds started to crawl :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: !!! Well let you all know what happens at the Dr's with DS. Have a good day and Talk to you later!! princess: princess:

Kathy: Glad you had fun at Animal Kingdom!!

[feenie]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well it is a cold frosty morning here in NY. I don't live near the New York City either. I live about a 1/2 hour from the Catskills. Everybody refers to where I live as the Hudson Valley!! !


You live in Trixie Belen country!
One summer my best friend and I drove out to Catskill to visit her family and found out that we both grew up reading those books. :thumbsup2
(I still have mine!)

This weekend was good... Excpet that we went to my brothers on Sunday night for his birthday dinner, and my mom brought along her crazy sister who made the entire evening very tense and uncomfortable. Poor DH got the brunt of it.... Apparently President Bush and Hitler are working together to spread war all over the globe.... (of course when DH pointed out that Hitler was dead, she changed the subject!)

Saturday we bought DH a new suit for the cruise. I think he looks pretty sharp in it, so we aren't going to do the Tux thing this cruise.
pirate:
:hourglass
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning everyone,

Denise, I may be wrong but it was my understanding that Tonya would be mailing us our shirts and then we would know how much money to give her.

That way we could wear them to the port so we can find each other in the terminal before boarding the ship. Just look for the green. :thumbsup2

I am going to be there when it opens and I will be grabbing anyone in those shirts when they arrive. I think Wendy was going to be there early too, so we both will be looking for that sea of green to arrive!!! :woohoo:

Lynn,
Hope DS gets something to clear him up. My kids went through that too. It is scary when they get so clogged they cant breath good enough to eat properly. I'm sure the doctor will be able to give him something to help. ;) Please keep us posted!!


Ok, ladies it is hard for me to admit, I'd better hope DH doesnt read this or he will deney it, but I am treated like a queen everyday!! :goodvibes
I am as spoiled as Minnie is. That didnt come out the way I meant for it to, :blush: but you get the idea.

He never complains if I buy something, instead he says I dont spend enough on myself. If I dont want to cook, he is just as happy with a tuna fish sandwhich, he does the hard housework, such as scrubbing all the floors and showers. If I do something that is hard physically, he gets upset and tells me to leave that stuff for him. If I ask to go somewhere special, he always makes it happen with NO complaints.

One Valentines day he bought me a car and didnt tell me. We had been looking at them and I mentioned I liked a Chrysler, but we wernt ready to buy, just browsing. He went back and bought it for me. I looked outside and there is was, just sitting in the driveway.

Twice he has surprised me with 3 day DCL cruises. One was 2 days notice and the other I had 4 days notice.
And here is the 2 biggest things, HE picks up after himself and ALWAYS puts the seat down!!!!!

On the other hand i dont just blow money on anything that comes along, I rarely ask for anything special and I always appreciate what he does for me and I let him know that!!!

So even before DD bought me a tiara, I always considered myself a queen!!

Now to keep DH from reading this and getting a BIG head from it!!!


We are finally getting a cold front tonight. Suppose to only get around 68 to 70 the next two days, lows in the 50's. That sounds really great to me!! Thursday and Friday will be highs in the 80s again. But the 2 cooler days will be great. :rolleyes:

well time to get ready to do the usual errands, banking, groceries, pharmacy etc...

I will check back later to see what is happening.

Kathy :wave:

[U2Pixies]

Good Morning. Today is my big day. First day at my new job. Well, at my new "baby-sitting" job. That's how I look at it. I'm really looking forward to going. The bad thing is, I don't go in until 2:00. I hope I can get use to that.

Sarah - I'm sorry, I can't help you out with your shopping request. I've never been over to that side of our world. Well, maybe once, about 35 years ago!

Kathy - don't you love this weather! Glad you had a good time yesterday. And I must confess. I am also treated like a queen around our house. I don't get cars, but I do get my fair share of help around the house. I married very well. Not wealthy, well. ;)

Lynn - Hope the baby is feeling better soon. I feel so bad when the little guys get sick. You feel so helpless.

Well, will check in later. Hope you all have a great day and it's filled with a bunch of :goodvibes :wave:
Pat

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Yes Pat,
I love the weather today and probably all week!!! :sunny:

Have fun with your new job and let us know how it goes.
How was the craft fair? :confused3

Did you buy anything?

Kathy :wave:

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, All!

Good luck with your new job today, Pat!

Kathy, I'm with you - I wouldn't want my husband to read what I write about him, either. He's a grumpy dumpling, but he vaccuums and dusts. He brought home two potted Easter Lilies from the supermarket (buy one get one free) for our 25th anniversary - but then he bought me new tires. He tells me I'm pretty, even though I know I'm - er pooh sized. I think I'll keep him!

Lynn, Keep us posted how baby is - and take good care of yourself, so YOU don't catch it!

[TiggerKing]

Bob...honestly...whats "cold" for you folks....where does the temp become uncomfortable for you? I never lived anywhere that didn't have a cold season so I'm curious.
Well, the problem is that are you asking what is cold for the south, or what is cold for Bob? There are two different answers. Most people down here consider anything below 60 degrees to be on the edge of cold. We regularly see the 30s during winter, and some nights in the 20s. Now, in 1983, we saw below zero temps in Atlanta for a week, the lowest of which was 5 below.

As for Bob, I don't put on a jacket until it reaches the 40s unless I am going to be outside for an extended time. Then, I might put on a sweat jacket. When I was in Detroit in January through March last year, typically wore a dress shirt and t-shirt to work, but rarely wore my jacket. Always had it in the car, just didn't put it on. DW will tell you that I can look at a picture of the sun and get hot, so it takes a lot to make me cold. :lmao:

[jd99]

Good Evening All Nana Heads!!!

Jeff -- sorry about Pitt's loss to Rutgers. But I was rooting for Rutgers as my son, Jeff, got his masters there (freebie - he was a teaching assistant in the physics department).


Jan


Geez Jan. I'm starting to take this personally. You are out there cheering against my panthers every week!

[DutchsMommy]

Jamie - our matching stuff has a light blue background - I'll try and get a picture of it but I don't think it is the same as yours. We were going to wear it on a 'casual' night. I can't remember if they have Tropicalagisticexpialadoshus any more - I think it got replaced by Pirate night? Anyway probably either the Monday or Wednesday night - or maybe both!

[favoriteslave]

Bumping UP we were getting WAY too low.

Still thinking about tieras. DH thinks im Nuts. I am but I won't let him know it.

[cruisemutt]

I used to be the same way, Bob.... I walked around in shorts and a t-shirt in the dead of winter. Over the past couple of years, my tolerance for cold has dropped dramatically. I just don't wanna get old. Actually, I just don't wanna get old in NE Ohio.... a nice beach villa in St. Thomas perhaps? Hon? Please? I'll let you wear the tiara.....

Have a good day everyone. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

Good day Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

It is so COLD here!http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/coldbanana.gif I just ran to the restaurant across the street and got my first taste of S---, too ... UGH! I'm not ready for this!!! (btw, that was SNOW, not any other 4-letter S word, but I guess they can easily be cross-referenced).

Queen, princess ... does it really matter as long as the men know to worship us? :rotfl2: I can't say a bunch of mushy stuff about my dh because he reads this board! Can't give him too much ammo! :lmao: But he knows he's the best regardless!

Sarah, did you see my post about swimoutlet.com for water shoes?

Pat, did you yell for my mom and dad Saturday while in Mt. Dora?! I called Mom that morning and told her to listen for you :lmao:

Hunny-Mutt? Am checking out real estate on St. Thomas during lunch. Will let you know what I come up with!!! :thumbsup2

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

[DutchsMommy]

Hey Shell - I did see that. I have to check it out and see if they ship to Canada - and what the price to ship is.....often it is really high (the Disney Store is really expensive or I would order a TON of stuff).

[TiggerKing]

It is this time of year that makes most southerners know why they continue to live in the south and tolerate the hot summers. For a couple of months of unbearable heat, we end up a lot of months of lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s!

We are SO close to that 4,000 post mark that we might have to raise the budget in the next few days...

[DutchsMommy]

Jamie - here is the outfits we got:

http://as7disney.images.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/57622M?$product$

[woogal]

Hey Shell - I did see that. I have to check it out and see if they ship to Canada - and what the price to ship is.....often it is really high (the Disney Store is really expensive or I would order a TON of stuff).
Ah yes, I forgot about that. I'd help if I could! Maybe you can order it and have it shipped and held at your hotel in Cocoa Beach.

[DutchsMommy]

Checked - they only deliver to continental USA. Oh well, not a biggie if we don't get this stuff. If not at Target I am sure we can get them at Ron Jons - just more $$. I'd rather have them in hand than trust someone to hold them for me. And I just checked on DisneyShopping and for a $12 shirt it is $33 shipping (bummer). I don't need anything more after my last shopping extravaganza (thanks Kathy ;) ).

[cindalu]

Hi everyone,
We are almost at our goal of 4,000 posts before we leave. Where do I start. My daughter is doing better but I am so so frustrated. The past weekend has been rough. Friday is cleaning day and I am supposed to clean the upstairs bathroom. Well by the time I got to it my mother in law was all ready in there. She doesn't give me a chance to do anything. It would have been done but I was making my DD's beds first. My father in law also doesn't want me to tell them when I do something. Well if I don't tell them then they are not going to know and then they will think that I did not do anything. I do not know what to do. I will be so happy when we go away for a week. I really need it. I have cried every day for the last three days and I do not want to say anything and have it blow up again like it did before.


Thanks for listening


Lucinda

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well went to Doctor's and DS has an ear infection with a very bad cold :sad2: :sad2:!! Going to take care of DS. Talk to you later!!

[TIGGER41681]

Lucinda,
Take it one day at a time and things will get better ;) !!

[cindalu]

I have and we have lived there for several months and nothing seems to be getting any better. My husband even said that if I do not want to stay that I could leave. It doesn't matter what I do I still won't be happy. If I leave then my family won't be together.

I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Please pray for me.

I am so torn and upset. In fact as I am writing this I have tears in my eyes.

Lucinda

P.S. I am involved in a program called Upward Basketball. I can't wait till that starts. That will get us( meaning the 5 of us) out of the house for a while.

[fourfoxesinpa]

Jamie - here is the outfits we got:

http://as7disney.images.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/57622M?$product$


Whew! Ours are different! We'll all be so darn festive!

[woogal]

So anyhoo, back to the vacation ... how about these, ladies?!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/diva1.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/queen1.jpg

Wait, would that make us ... hold on to your hats ... Dancing Banana Queens? :crazy:

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
Ooo see that girl, watch that scene, diggin the Dancing Banana Queeeeeeen

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

[favoriteslave]

where did you find them and how much are they. All think every Queen should get in on this, including the little ones.

[woogal]

www.tiaratown.com/ for a "good" one
http://www.funtasticnovelties.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=jewp18225p&selection=11 only $9/dozen :rotfl:

Just Google "princess tiara" (or "queen tiara") in google images. I think you can probably get something like that at a party store.

[favoriteslave]

Oh its great, something else for me to decide on. Which on do you want, do they have one that says Witch or something stronger. That is what my co-workers are calling me when I announce the # of days until I leave every morning.

[TiggerKing]

www.tiaratown.com/ for a "good" one
http://www.funtasticnovelties.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=jewp18225p&selection=11 only $9/dozen :rotfl:

Just Google "princess tiara" (or "queen tiara") in google images. I think you can probably get something like that at a party store.
Okay, I will be the man here and make the comment:

I don't know which is more sad, the fact that there is an online store named "Tiara Town", or the fact that you ladies are going gaga over them! :sad2:

[favoriteslave]

Cough Cough, sputter, sputter, 112 dollars for the Hepburn ones. My husband calls my dress the Breakfast at Tiffany's dress (its nothing like it), maybe I can get him to spring for one.

[favoriteslave]

Thats it were getting one for BOB, don't worry it will be tasteful. :)

[favoriteslave]

Here is another site. http://www.rhinestonejewelry.com/tiarupto1who.html?source=google&keyword=tiara

[disneediva]

OOOhh I want a tiara, and since I am the queen of Wendyland,which by the way is a charming planet that all the ladies should visit, I feel the need to have a tiara :wizard:

[TIGGER41681]

I have and we have lived there for several months and nothing seems to be getting any better. My husband even said that if I do not want to stay that I could leave. It doesn't matter what I do I still won't be happy. If I leave then my family won't be together.

I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Please pray for me.

I am so torn and upset. In fact as I am writing this I have tears in my eyes.

Lucinda

P.S. I am involved in a program called Upward Basketball. I can't wait till that starts. That will get us( meaning the 5 of us) out of the house for a while.

My prayer and thoughts are with your family. I am sending you a hug :grouphug: :grouphug: !!

[TIGGER41681]

So anyhoo, back to the vacation ... how about these, ladies?!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/diva1.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/queen1.jpg

Wait, would that make us ... hold on to your hats ... Dancing Banana Queens? :crazy:

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
Ooo see that girl, watch that scene, diggin the Dancing Banana Queeeeeeen

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

Shell,
Love the tiaras!! I think we should get them for the cruise!! princess: princess: princess: princess:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon Everyone,
Wow today was a 1st :thumbsup2 that DS slept :cloud9: and I got so much done around the house. Cleaned, did wash :laundy: :laundy: and folded it and actually cook :stir: dinner. Well I am staying in DS tomorrow and no Mommy and Me this week. I want him to get better ;) !!! Hopeful we can get out on Thursday to get soap stuff for the cruise. I also need to get a shirt at New York & Company for the cruise. Well I am to feed Ds Sweet Potatoes and Peaches. Talk to you all later!! princess: princess: princess:

[favoriteslave]

Woo, what is your opinion? As long as we are all sitting together, we won't look TOO goofy.

[pgfour]

It is so COLD here!http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/coldbanana.gif I just ran to the restaurant across the street and got my first taste of S---, too ... UGH! I'm not ready for this!!! (btw, that was SNOW, not any other 4-letter S word, but I guess they can easily be cross-referenced).


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I immediately cross-referenced the other S word. Is that wrong?????????? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Sorry!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Cheri

[TiggerKing]

Thats it were getting one for BOB, don't worry it will be tasteful. :)
You bring it, I'll wear it! As long as it is tasteful! (Just ask DW...it isn't good to dare me!) princess:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lynn,
Glad to hear DS is on the road to recovery.

Lucinda, sending lots of :grouphug: your way!!
Just keep thinking how nice your vacation will be when it gets here!!
We'll cheer you up, we are a crazy group here.

If you ladies all wear Tiaras to dinner, someone had better take a picture and post it for the rest of us to see. :goodvibes
The ones on the ship arnt as nice, but they are a lot cheaper than the ones you are looking at. princess:

Pat what an awesome day today huh??? :sunny: 73 at our place with a nice breeze.
I sat on the patio for a long time this afternoon and really enjoyed it.

Kathy :wave:

[pgfour]

Hi everyone! Holy "SNOW" (cross-reference words if you wish!!!!) -- It just took me 30+ minutes to catch up from yesterday & today!

Yesterday I had to take my mom to the immediate-care clinic (which, BTW, is just a clever name. It has nothing to do with how the office is run! :rotfl: ) because she got bit by one of her kittens. She was trying to catch them to put them inside because it's so cold at night. :sad2:

Anyway, her thumb and index finger were so swollen that she couldn't even move them. It took almost 3 hours from the time she checked in to the time she had her perscription filled. :hourglass She has quite an infection that came on very fast. Once we knew all was fine, I could relax and hum Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever." :rolleyes1

DD & I used the time to shop at Kohl's!!! Sarah -- Kohl's is a mid-range department store, maybe comparable to JCPenney's. Not any hardware or appliances like Sears. They always have great sales! :thumbsup2 This weekend was "the lowest prices of the season" -- but I think they have that every week! :rotfl2:

As far as the tiaras -- they are splendid! We should probably also get the sashes (a la Miss America) with our diva names on them! princess: In our house, DD is the princess princess: princess: , but I am the queen!! :cheer2:

Lynn & Lucinda -- here's a :grouphug: and some pixiedust: to help you and your families feel better.

Talk to you later!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[dkmjgal]

Hey Everyone-

Just getting a chance to sit down and read thru our posts today. Whew we are a chatty bunch...and you haven't even me me yet ;)

Lynn-sorry to hear about DS. Here's some pixie dust for you pixiedust: pixiedust:

Lucinda- :grouphug: :grouphug: and more :grouphug: . I lived with my in-laws for about 4 1/2 mos. at which point I got thrown out. Yep, you read that right...I was told to go but her son could stay - yeah right, like that happened. Actually, believe it or not, 5 yrs later and things are fine. It was a HORRIBLE time though and looking back I don't know how we got thru it. Fortunately DH and I are strong and we stuck together. Plus I made a point of very rarely being at home when he wasn't there. It definitely made things easier. HANG IN THERE! You will get thru this. In just a few short weeks you will be sailing on the Magic with a bunch of leftover Turkeys and Dancing Bananas..what more could a girl ask for? :thumbsup2

I'm going to start my packing this week. Yaay! It's finally time to completely change the closets over from spring/summer to fall/winter. It really makes the task that much less boring knowing that I'm packing for our cruise.

I hope everyone has a great night!

Kelly

[woogal]

Woo, what is your opinion? As long as we are all sitting together, we won't look TOO goofy.
OK, first of all, I'm sitting here half-laughing and half - :confused3 as I thought we were just playing, but now it would seem that the tiara patrol is real :lmao: . It could be fun ... but I would vote for our first night if any.

But even more exciting ... how will we choose BOB'S tiara?? In the words of the great Flounder from Animal House ... "Oh boy, this is gonna be GREAT!" :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Cheri, leave it to you to summize the alternative S word :rotfl2: Actually, I knew you'd be the one to get that!

I cannot believe I didn't get a loud BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the Dancing Banana Queens comment :headache: . I was so expecting it! :lmao: I'm sure when DH gets here that will change :lmao:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Just wanted to check in and see what is going on. Well off to take a shower and get ready for Prisonbreak.
Talk to you tomorrow

[disneediva]

Yeah we are all goimg to be Queen's (except you Mutt and Bob I'm not sensing queen material from ya'll)

I just talked to mom and dad actualy they are by you Kathy, they are there looking at RV's, we had one before Katrina but it was destroyed so they have been ready to get another one. They are shopping in Florida because the selection is so much bigger than down here and have one picked out already. :cool1:
Going for dinner

Wendy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

Okay, I will be the man here and make the comment:

I don't know which is more sad, the fact that there is an online store named "Tiara Town", or the fact that you ladies are going gaga over them! :sad2:

Hey Bob, when your a princess or queen you have every right to go gaga over the tiara that you will wear.....so beware.....you may have to keep thoes sun glasses on, so the glare from all our tiara's dont blind ya..... :rotfl:

[Dixielady908]

Shell: actually I like the dancin banana queens.....just dont mention Abba infront of Wally......to this day, this is still his favorite group.... When my kids were younger he would put the cd's on at dinner time. My DS who at the time was about 10-11 thought the song Take a chance on me, he thought they were saying chunky cheese on me.....he would sit there and trying singing the song that way it was sooo funny :rotfl:

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Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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[TiggerKing]

This is gonna be a LOOOOOONNNNGGGG cruise! :lmao:

[JanDave]

This is gonna be a LOOOOOONNNNGGGG cruise! :lmao:


I don't think so, Bob......... A week long cruise is never long enough. I hate Thursdays on the Eastern DCL cruise b/c the next day is CC day, then trhe big let down because the day's over and suitcases must be outside our doors later that night.

Don't forget Nana Heads -- we mut attend the cruise talent show on the last night at approx. 10 or 10:30pm. It's a must see. So, plan to pack ahead and get your stuff outside your door before the show.

It's been very cold here in Michigan. S*** is supposed to fall overnight. We've had a terrible fall.

Jeff -- I'm not against your Panthers. Just that they've played two teams I have an affection for, plus WVU is coming up. When is that game? I'll be in Morgantown with my daughter and 2 grandkids on 11/10 and 11/11.

The tiaras are a great accessory. I'll skip the tiara though. Not a tiara-type!

Pat and Kathy -- I think I'll see both of you a lot early each morning on deck 9 at the coffee station.

Cindylu -- big hugs to you. I know I've forgotten, but is there any chance you can move your family out to your own place?

Dave is a special DH, too. He and I work opposite shifts. He cooks most of his own meals, cleans up, runs the dishwasher, etc. He and I do separate laundry. Also, clothes in his drawers are very organized thanks to the US Navy training.


Jan

[Dixielady908]

This is gonna be a LOOOOOONNNNGGGG cruise! :lmao:


wouldnt that be just peachy....... :cloud9: we could wear our tiara's even looooooonnnnnnnnngggggggeeeeeeeerrrrrrrr princess: :rotfl:


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[LindaBabe]

Cindalu, you can only do what you can do. HANG TOUGH. (And do what's important to THEM first!)

Lynn, glad to hear the baby slept - maybe the cold will break now and he'll be on the mend.

Tiaras will be GREAT - but I will NOT be a banana queen. Turkey? Yes. Wild? Yes. Banana? No way in Hedoubletoothpicks! In the first place, I much more resemble a peach. . . or a certain purple witch who's secretly in love with Arial's father. . . It's a good thing I don't have time - one year for a meet, I made everyone crowns and hennens with veils. Must a been a good idea - the next year they started selling similar headgear in all the shops. I might even still have my Tiara from highschool, back in the dark ages. . .

I found some more - www.orientaltrading.com (http://www.orientaltrading.com) including one for HIM!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning everyone,

Wendy
did your parents find an RV?? Boy there are a lot of them for sale here. We had a nic eone when we first moved here, but sold it because we just knew we wernt going to use it here enough to keep it.
We do plan on getting another one a couple years before retirement, so we can travel some.

WOW We broke records this morning, only 45 degrees outside!!!
It feels so GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pat are you enjjoying this weather too?? Or is it too cold for you??
Minnies ears actually felt cold this morning and I put on long pants for the fiirst time since we had her and she was so confused by it!! She just kept sinffing them, trying to figure out what happened to my legs.

Mutt ,
we have another new person besides Geoff and I told her to write to the address you posted for cruise meet information, then you can tell her about the disboards. her name is firemans wife. So hopefully she will contact you. It was her first ime posting, 2nd disney cruise.

Lynn, hope DS had a good nights sleep, you too!!!

well time to get busy, i will check in later,

Kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Kathy, yes they found one, a discovery I think. They will be driving home thursday and my dad will fly up this weekend and pick it up and drive it home, so now we will driving to the cruise in comfort. :cool1:My dad plans on retiring in 3 years and traveling so this is his retirement home :rotfl2:

Off to work, but I forgot look how close we are to our goal.
Wendy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Wendy,
Discovery is a good motorhome, I'm sure they will be very happy with it.
Sounds like you dad and mom have plans like ours for retirement. :goodvibes


well I am off to walk Minnie. :dogdance:

Kathy :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Today is another VERY cold day in NY. The temperature is at 30's too cold. DS is doing alittle better. He is not as congested as yesterday and he is eating today which is good. He is sleeping pretty good which is good!! Today I am going to order a few things from gap.com for DS for X-mas and I am going to dust and clean DS's room. Thank you for your concern with DS!! You guys are very sweet :grouphug: !! Talk to you all later princess:

:woohoo: :woohoo: A MONTH TODAY I LEAVE FOR ORLANDO!!! :woohoo:

I am for the Tirara princess: princess: princess: !!

[dkmjgal]

Good Morning Everyone!

It's a chilly 39 degrees here in NJ this morning BRRRRR. Poor DD was at the bus stop 15 minutes ago - not fun!

Not much going on here, just the usual - Jazzercise this morning and then grocery shopping for the family. I may try to get out and do some fun shopping this afternoon before the kiddos get home from school. I started the closets last night and started putting some of DD's cruise wear to the side :Pinkbounc I can't believe how close the cruise is getting.

Lynn - i hope DS is feeling better.

Kathy - it's funny to hear someone say they are loving the cold weather. Up here in the Northeast we know it's just the beginning of things to come!

Have a great day everyone!

Kelly

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, All!

Glad to hear the baby's better, Lynn.

Cold here, too. UGH!

24 days til we leave for the world. CAN't WAIT!

Must find Tiara. $38 is NOT reasonable, but I sure would like one of those!

Happy Day, All!

[TiggerKing]

It is actually colder in Atlanta and South Georgia than most of you northerners are complaining about. It was 35 degrees here in South Ga. and 36 degrees in Atlanta this morning.

Hope everyone has a great day. Only a few more posts and we will hit our goal. Who will break the record? :yay:

[pgfour]

But even more exciting ... how will we choose BOB'S tiara?? In the words of the great Flounder from Animal House ... "Oh boy, this is gonna be GREAT!" :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:



I think we should get Bob the "Sara Evans" tiara -- the black cowboy hat/tiara combo!! :thumbsup2 Then we can play "Dancing with Bob" some night. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[TiggerKing]

Well, I guess everyone is hanging back and not posting anything so that they can jump in and be number 4000!

BTW, for all you ladies, I told DW about the tiara thing and she is now searching for one she received in high school. She thinks that you all ought to wear them on Formal Night. I am going to have to quit telling her about the stuff I read on here! :sad2:

[TiggerKing]

I think we should get Bob the "Sara Evans" tiara -- the black cowboy hat/tiara combo!! :thumbsup2 Then we can play "Dancing with Bob" some night. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
If you had seen Bob dance, you wouldn't even joke about this suggestion! :dance3:

Hey, looky, I got number 4000! So, who will break the record! :cool1: