04/22/07 April 22nd Wonder

[LadyShiva]

Welcome, TigerFan1!

Are you excited? I'm soooo ready for vacation!

On a different note... Packing... I think I'm breaking down and buying the LL Bean toiletry trunk today. I'm getting the big one. Hubby has already done the significant look around the bathroom and agreed I should get the biggest one they have! For 50 bucks, though, with shipping and taxes, this sucker better hold everything!!! *grin*

Ok, off to work. Once again, TigerFan1, WELCOME to the group!

Brandie

 

[jessica76]

Hi guys,
Sorry thats its been so long. My friend/(like a sister) that I was supposed to go with back out of the trip last minute. She was supposed to pay her half and she told me that she was unable to pay. I am unable to pay her half to go so I have to cancel my trip.
Next time I will have to just go with me and my kids and not invite another adult. I hope you guys a sooooo muchhhhh Fun and wish I could go.

 

[LadyShiva]

Hi guys,
Sorry thats its been so long. My friend/(like a sister) that I was supposed to go with back out of the trip last minute. She was supposed to pay her half and she told me that she was unable to pay. I am unable to pay her half to go so I have to cancel my trip.
Next time I will have to just go with me and my kids and not invite another adult. I hope you guys a sooooo muchhhhh Fun and wish I could go.

I'm so sorry! I hope you can go at some other time!

Brandie

 

[CNC1010]

OH JESSICA76 so so sorry to here you won't be able to make it! We'll toast to you and send lots of positive wishes that it won't be long until you get to DCL soon soon soon!

 

[LJC1861]

Just bumping this up so a new poster can find it.

There is another DIS'er travelling on our cruise....Laaura0304 with her family and I wanted her to be able to find the thread if she would like to join our meet.

Our cruise is getting SO close! I am now beginning to stress out about what to wear. I can either buy new stuff and not do excursions and such or wear what I have and be able to splurge on the cruise stuff. Of course the decision is an easy one...LOL, but I really am not happy withwhat I have and want new stuff!!!

I am also beginning the good weather, everyone stay healthy prayers and wisher....can't hurt right?

Have a gerat Sunday everyone, and welcome to our thread Laaura0304.

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

Just bumping this up so a new poster can find it.

There is another DIS'er travelling on our cruise....Laaura0304 with her family and I wanted her to be able to find the thread if she would like to join our meet.

Our cruise is getting SO close! I am now beginning to stress out about what to wear. I can either buy new stuff and not do excursions and such or wear what I have and be able to splurge on the cruise stuff. Of course the decision is an easy one...LOL, but I really am not happy withwhat I have and want new stuff!!!

I am also beginning the good weather, everyone stay healthy prayers and wisher....can't hurt right?

Have a gerat Sunday everyone, and welcome to our thread Laaura0304.

Linda

I second the clothes and shoe shopping urges. I tried on a pair of Crocs yesterday to see what all the fuss was about. I tried the "sea foam" mary janes, and while they were comfortable, I just cannot justify 30 or so bucks for plastic shoes. At least for me... Fiona may get a pair of Disney shoes... I'm such a MOM! The other part is the fact that I have at least 2 other pairs of sandals... from when I was pregnant with Fiona and my feet were swollen! Chiana let me know at least one pair was quite tasty, so I maybe should let that pair go to the trash, eh? That still would leave me 2 pairs...

Alright... time to get up and do laundry!
*wave* Have a great day!
Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

I SWEAR by my Crocs. They are the only shoes that I can wear for up to 16 hours ( when I am on call and working with the kids at the group home) that don't make my feet hurt. We recently went to Vegas with our frieds and the 3 of us wearing Crocs did not have problems at all. The one who didn't was covered in band-aids covering blisters.

Now, I have tried on the Mary Janes and didn't find them as comfortable as the Beach or Cayman models. To me the sole of the Mary Jane felt thinner and the strap on the back not as secure.

What I like about them is that after you wear them for a bit the sole of the shoe conforms to the contour of your foot, providing support where you need it. It is something that you might not feel just upon trying them on as it tends to happen as your foot warms the shoe.

They are also great for Disney in the rain as they dry quickly and so do your feet. I prefer mine with a thin no show sock, but in the rain I go sockless with no problem at all.

On our cruise you will see me in Crocs of all colors as I plan on bringing several pairs. They are so light you can bring several and they still don't weigh what one pair of sneakers does.

Have a great day,

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

Brandie,

I SWEAR by my Crocs. They are the only shoes that I can wear for up to 16 hours ( when I am on call and working with the kids at the group home) that don't make my feet hurt. We recently went to Vegas with our frieds and the 3 of us wearing Crocs did not have problems at all. The one who didn't was covered in band-aids covering blisters.

Now, I have tried on the Mary Janes and didn't find them as comfortable as the Beach or Cayman models. To me the sole of the Mary Jane felt thinner and the strap on the back not as secure.

What I like about them is that after you wear them for a bit the sole of the shoe conforms to the contour of your foot, providing support where you need it. It is something that you might not feel just upon trying them on as it tends to happen as your foot warms the shoe.

They are also great for Disney in the rain as they dry quickly and so do your feet. I prefer mine with a thin no show sock, but in the rain I go sockless with no problem at all.

On our cruise you will see me in Crocs of all colors as I plan on bringing several pairs. They are so light you can bring several and they still don't weigh what one pair of sneakers does.

Have a great day,

Linda

Ah hah! I was wondering! So it was just the new style!

I appreciate your testimonial. I really need a pair of shoes that work for longer than a couple of hours. I sure know my expensive tennis shoes aren't working!!!

Thanks again!
Brandie

 

[LadyShiva]

Ok, I did it. Got 2 pair of Crocs for $32.45 from Shoebuy.com. Love the Budget Board ladies! No tax, no shipping, $20 off on 2 pair. That'll work!

I got different shoes than my wishlist, but I also didn't spend $100! Kiddo has pink shoes, I have Navy Caymans.

Thanks again, Linda, for your opinion!
Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

You won't regret it. I am warning you though....they can be addicting. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I own 12 pair....lots of different colors and several sifferent styles. One of the residents at my group home thinks it is hysterically funny and looks every morning to see what color my feet are. On the few occasions that I don't have Crocs on I wear New Balance sneakers. These are her favorite shoes and she gets all excited when we both have on our "N" shoes. Still, the Crocs are my absolute favorites.

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

*ping*

Just making sure our thread doesn't get lost.

Linda, my shoes were shipped today!

*wave*
Brandie

 

[dleem63]

I am so excited. We just booked for this Cruise today. The confirmation went to house so when get home get to look up everything and see if we can make any online reservations at this late time or have to wait for boarding. It will just be me and a friend, two adults, no kids. Looking forwarding to seeing you all there.

All of you with snow, just a reminder that with the snow on the ground you are not mowing your lawn. Being in Orlando, we don't get snow, but do have weather crop up on you like thunderstorms and hurricanes. However, April is usually a quiet weather time.

I look forward to meeting you on the cruise.

 

[LadyShiva]

I am so excited. We just booked for this Cruise today. The confirmation went to house so when get home get to look up everything and see if we can make any online reservations at this late time or have to wait for boarding. It will just be me and a friend, two adults, no kids. Looking forwarding to seeing you all there.

All of you with snow, just a reminder that with the snow on the ground you are not mowing your lawn. Being in Orlando, we don't get snow, but do have weather crop up on you like thunderstorms and hurricanes. However, April is usually a quiet weather time.

I look forward to meeting you on the cruise.

Heya! Congratulations on booking!

Don't get worried if there's nothing available online; you can register on the boat for activities the first day of the cruise, too.

*chuckle* Here in Denver, we get snow, thunderstorms, AND hurricane-grade winds! But we have the most days of sunshine in the US, too! How does THAT work out??? *grin*

Nice to meet you! If you're interested in the Meet, it's at 3pm on the first day.

Talk more later...
Brandie

 

[mousebrat]

I can't believe that we are getting so close to cruising! It won't be long now.

If you are interested in joining us for the meet please PM me with your name and hometown so that I can make nametags.

 

[LJC1861]

So,

One month from now Lisa and I will be getting up early from Columbia SC where we will have spent the night before visiting Lisa's Dad. We will drive south to Savannah Ga and get right on the line to have lunch at "The Lady and Son's", Paula Deen's restaurant. After lunch we will roll ourselves back to the car and continue the drive to the Port.

I am SO excited I just can't stand it!!!!


Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

So,

I am SO excited I just can't stand it!!!!


Linda

*teehee!!!* Ditto!!!

Linda, laugh at me... I got another pair of Crocs yesterday... Pretty princess Disney Crocs... FOR ME! Kiddo has to be content with her "plain" pink ones... only because I can't find them in her size!

*wave* Have a great day!
Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

I KNEW you wouldn't be able to resist the allure of the Croc!!!!

I wish I got points for all the people I have converted. When I started wearing mine at work I was the only person wearing them. Now that many of my co-workers have tried mine on they have gone out and bought their own.

I love my Crocs.

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

Brandie,

I KNEW you wouldn't be able to resist the allure of the Croc!!!!

I wish I got points for all the people I have converted. When I started wearing mine at work I was the only person wearing them. Now that many of my co-workers have tried mine on they have gone out and bought their own.

I love my Crocs.

Linda

Have you bought from shoebuy.com yet? That's where I am getting mine. Right now I'm getting $20 off 2 pair plus a discount for being a member, and no taxes or shipping costs. All 3 pair have already shipped, too. The Budget Board ladies posted a very nice code!

Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

I have not bought from Shoebuy. I tend to get mine in person as there are quite a few places here in Asheville that sell a variety of styles. I am also on a Croc buying hiatus, until I find emerald green ones.....the only color I currently want but can't find. I am not sure Crocs makes them anymore.

Also....Lisa has said no more Crocs....they are taking over the house. LOL

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

Linda,
Well, if you'd put the shoes AWAY, then you could get more because she wouldn't be able to count them... Right?

Yeah, I don't think I'll get far with that tactic, either.

*wave* Running to get groceries before the sky opens up and the family gets home.

Brandie