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    Son recently diagnosed with ITP

    My sister had ITP in 2005 so I do know what platelet counts should be. Normal 150,000 to 350,000. Low Safe - 50,000 - but no jarring rides - I do know another child that had this and recovered with no lasting effects. My sister ended up having her spleen removed (once they...
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    late getting back to ship

    I was on the E/B Transatlantic - when about 70 of us fools went to see an actual Flamingo dance in Cadiz .:cool1: As we departed the ship - I asked one of the officers what would happen if all of us were late -- he said they would hold the ship due to the number of people MIA. However...
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    Umbrella Stroller for 6 yr old

    :goodvibes It's your vacation :goodvibes If you feel that the stroller would be helpful use one ... We took our 6 yr old neice to WDW in '06 - and rented the stroller there. Did she need one all the time - nope - but did it keep her fresh and ready to stay out late - Abosolutely :thumbsup2...
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    Airtran Cost vs Comfort - A budgeteer's Nightmare!

    I've flown AirTran a couple of times - and both were positive experiances and I am using them to fly to LA in August for the EB Panama Canal Cruise. First time I used them I had connecting flights from Westchester Cty NY to Orlando - and was able to fly standby (no additional charge) on an...
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    Confused about the convertible sofa...

    Weight limit is 220 lbs.
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    Can't Book My Excursions & Palo!

    Try refreshing - from the time you posted - it was before 12:00 AM EDT -- a lot of us were freaking out too - last May with same - you are not paid in full. Pixie Dust for getting everything you want :goodvibes
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    Jet Blue Experiences

    I've used them several times - flying cross country - flight attendants are nice, seats are big - and the TV's are a plus.
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    How Many Pets do you Have?

    We currently have : 4 Dogs- Trooper (Rott/Pit mix), Nightmare (Terrior Mix), Storm (Mastif mix) & Kuma (Lab/Retr/Mastiff mix) - all rescues. 4 Cats - Nonie, Tash, Fagan (his nickname is Fatboy) & Ishmael (latest adoptee - who showed up in our yard starving to death). Thankfully we...
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    Cell Phone Use ??????

    I have Sprint and used it this past summer in the Med (Ack - can't remember if it was in Gilbrator or Cadiz) on the ship. My sister needed to call her son to wish him Happy Birthday. She spent about 5 mins catching (we had been away for a week already) - but I don't remembering the bill...
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    Tax Question

    I would call the IRS and check - but I believe only one person can claim the interest deduction. I co-own a house with my sister - I claim 100% of the interest - BUT what I do - is figure out her taxes - the normal way. Then run the numbers as if she could claim 50% - then out of my refund...
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    Cat declawing

    I've owned a lot of cats - and all have been front paw declawed since they are indoor cats and with several diabetics in the household it made sense. I've always done the spay/neuter/declaw at the same time. Every single one of the cats came home from the vet's - with no problems (not even...
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    Heb a/b shots needed for Mexican cruise?

    I didn't get the shots for the last Mexican trip - but then again - I didn't eat on shore. But I am thinking of getting them done this time. Last cruise - DCL had an excursion that several of our friends got extremely ill from the food - to the point they were confined to their cabins...
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    Will I be sorry?

    I tried a CAT 11 for a 7 day cruise - never again - I need the natural light - and we definitely slept in more on that cruise :confused3
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    Smaller than normal Christmas

    We exchange gifts with my brother's family - and I'm pretty sure we will be getting the box from CA late this year (Has anyone else seen the HUGE increase in shipping costs this year?) . Our's were mailed out last week - but nobody here will be worried - after all the West Coast family is...
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    Cell Charges on Ship - Ouch!

    We called my nephew on his birthday during the Med Repo in August. I don't get a breakdown on the bill - but the monthly bill was only about $ 10 higher or less. Sprint is $ 2.50 a minute a think .:goodvibes
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    How much do you spend a month on pets???

    Wow - and I thought we were running an animal house here :goodvibes We currently have 4 dogs - all rescues & adoptees. Our latest & youngest is Kuma (Japanese for Bear) is 14 mos old and a Newfie mix. My nephew's friend had to give him up due to the new apt. he was moving too. It was...
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    Has anyone shipped stuff home from the Med Cruise?

    So - I should be safe - since we are flying - from JFK to CDG .... then taking the night train to Barcelona. One of the primary reasons for the train ride - was the overweight luggage costs for inter-europe flights - There will be 22 of us on the 8/17 train from Paris to Barcelona - we...
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    Has anyone shipped stuff home from the Med Cruise?

    Am I reading this wrong - I have an Air France flight from JFK to CDG - Allowance by number of baggage items You are allowed to check in 2 baggage items free-of-charge: if you are traveling in Tempo class: 23 kg maximum per item. If an item weighs more than 23kg (and less than 32kg)...
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    Videotaping the Onboard Shows

    Actually - they do not announce no video taping at all shows ... just a couple --- since I have camcorder that I have used onboard and in the theater. To respect other theater goers - I only use the small viewfinder on the top of the camcorder and never open up the 3" one on the side...
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    Please help me get to the port!!!!!

    We used MyOrlandoLimo - on the last cruise - great service :goodvibes Advantage - depending on how many in your party it can be cheaper - plus you don't have to wait at the Port.:cool1:




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