09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009

[WDWLVR]

Mary,

Have a safe business trip tomorrow. Hope it is taking you somone place warm.

Also, I like your countdown clocks. They are cute. I see you get to go to Disney soon.

flo

Thanks Flo - actually I don't leave until Sunday. Warm - nope. We're headed to Minnesota! We picked a mid-day flight so we could spend some time at the Mall of America. Don't know what we were thinking. Flying out on the busiest flying day of the year and going to the Mall of America the weekend after Thanksgiving.

My black Friday shopping is done. Went out to Home Depot this morning to pick up the extra lights we need for the bushes.

Now it is laundry and decorating. I lead such an exciting life.



UTOP with Flo

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[ohiominnie]

Now it is laundry and decorating. I lead such an exciting life.

Apparently you haven't read my blog today which tells my plans for the day. Woot!

 

[Donald is #1]

Thanks Flo - actually I don't leave until Sunday. Warm - nope. We're headed to Minnesota! We picked a mid-day flight so we could spend some time at the Mall of America. Don't know what we were thinking. Flying out on the busiest flying day of the year and going to the Mall of America the weekend after Thanksgiving.

My black Friday shopping is done. Went out to Home Depot this morning to pick up the extra lights we need for the bushes.

Now it is laundry and decorating. I lead such an exciting life.



UTOP with Flo

PDFG and all our friends who need it.

Have you been to the Mall of America before?

 

[WDWLVR]

Apparently you haven't read my blog today which tells my plans for the day. Woot!

Just read it and yes you do have some exciting plans. Are you guys decorating for Christmas this year or are you leaving everything packed until you get into your new home?

Have you been to the Mall of America before?

I have been to the Mall before. Mark and I have gone up for a long weekend there a couple of times. It's been a few years and quite frankly the last time we went I wasn't that impressed. It used to be full of little unique stores and now it seems it is just the same old stuff you see in every mall and in some cases multiple locations of the same store. Still it should be fun and a great way to get some walking in.

 

[tiggerandpooh]

Mary,

Im sorry I also stole your countdown nametags, very cool

 

[Donald is #1]

I have been to the Mall before. Mark and I have gone up for a long weekend there a couple of times. It's been a few years and quite frankly the last time we went I wasn't that impressed. It used to be full of little unique stores and now it seems it is just the same old stuff you see in every mall and in some cases multiple locations of the same store. Still it should be fun and a great way to get some walking in.

I'll be interested in hearing about your trip when you get back. I went there about 10 years ago and was impressed and a bit overwhelmed by the largeness of it.

 

[WDWLVR]

Mary,

Im sorry I also stole your countdown nametags, very cool

No worries - that is part of the fun. I saw them on someone else's signature first and then went to make mine. I think they are really cute!

 

[BoosGram]

Mary,

Im sorry I also stole your countdown nametags, very cool

Mary, I love those countdown clocks. Where did you get them?

DH, DD, and I drove past the Mall of America 4 times (yes, 4) and I never got to go in (I think DH was afraid I'd buy more shoes ). I'd love to hear what it's like, too.

 

[WDWLVR]

Mary, I love those countdown clocks. Where did you get them?

DH, DD, and I drove past the Mall of America 4 times (yes, 4) and I never got to go in (I think DH was afraid I'd buy more shoes ). I'd love to hear what it's like, too.

I got them from ************** Just click on one of them and it will take you to where you make them.

As for the Mall of America - yes I remember lots and lots of shoe stores!

 

[BoosGram]

I got them from ************** Just click on one of them and it will take you to where you make them.

Thanks!

 

[ohiominnie]

Just read it and yes you do have some exciting plans. Are you guys decorating for Christmas this year or are you leaving everything packed until you get into your new home?

I know the tree will stay packed. No good place to put it here where the cat won't destroy it! No great place to put it in the new house, but we're trying to figure out a way to keep the cat away. The sunroom in the old house was PERFECT! (whine)

Plus we figure we have a BAZILLION decorations just down the street if we want to see those!

Hey, doesn't Osborne Lights open tonight? Hmmmmm

 

[wltdsnyfan]

How did everyone do that went out shopping today? Got home just a little while ago.

We went to Wal Mart not early. Got my self some Blue Ray DVD’s. Steven Segal movies. Then we went to Home Depot got some things for my DH and DS. Went to Sports Authority because they had a great sale. My DS wanted a work bench got that since he is at work.

Hope everyone has a good day shopping if they went out.

Flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I know the tree will stay packed. No good place to put it here where the cat won't destroy it! No great place to put it in the new house, but we're trying to figure out a way to keep the cat away. The sunroom in the old house was PERFECT! (whine)

Plus we figure we have a BAZILLION decorations just down the street if we want to see those!

Hey, doesn't Osborne Lights open tonight? Hmmmmm

THat has got to be so neet that you can see the light and decorations when ever you want.

flo

 

[Donald is #1]

How did everyone do that went out shopping today? Got home just a little while ago.

We went to Wal Mart not early. Got my self some Blue Ray DVD’s. Steven Segal movies. Then we went to Home Depot got some things for my DH and DS. Went to Sports Authority because they had a great sale. My DS wanted a work bench got that since he is at work.

Hope everyone has a good day shopping if they went out.

Flo

I admit, I was lazy today. All I did was go out to lunch. How wwere the crowds?

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I admit, I was lazy today. All I did was go out to lunch. How wwere the crowds?

I will say I was surprised when we pulled into the Wal Mart lot there was tons of spaces. Usually you are driving around. The inside was crowded but not to bad. I heard one of the clerks say that at 5:00 when they opened it was a zoo. But when we got there all the big items were gone. So it was not too bad. But then I went in for what I wanted and left.
flo

 

[WDWLVR]

Taking a break from my holiday decorating to share my memories with you. Today is one of my favorite days of the year - the day I decorate the Christmas tree. I love taking each ornament out of its box or wrapper and remember the memories behind it. Some are old - like the worn satin ball Santa that was given to me by a grocery store clerk when I was about 6 and is the first ornament on the tree each year. Some are from our trips, some gifts from friends.

In 2004 we sailed over Christmas and had an ornament exchange as well as some gifts of ornaments from our fellow cruisers. In 2006 for the SS Member Cruise we had a cafepress shop and one of the options you could buy was a flat ceramic ornament which I bought. We have ornaments from a number of DVC Merry Member Mixers as well.

I just love the memories that flood over me on decorating day. I hope all of you get to relive special memories like this when you decorate for your holiday no matter what holiday it may be.


PDFG and all our friends who need it!

 

[Donald is #1]

Taking a break from my holiday decorating to share my memories with you. Today is one of my favorite days of the year - the day I decorate the Christmas tree. I love taking each ornament out of its box or wrapper and remember the memories behind it. Some are old - like the worn satin ball Santa that was given to me by a grocery store clerk when I was about 6 and is the first ornament on the tree each year. Some are from our trips, some gifts from friends.

In 2004 we sailed over Christmas and had an ornament exchange as well as some gifts of ornaments from our fellow cruisers. In 2006 for the SS Member Cruise we had a cafepress shop and one of the options you could buy was a flat ceramic ornament which I bought. We have ornaments from a number of DVC Merry Member Mixers as well.

I just love the memories that flood over me on decorating day. I hope all of you get to relive special memories like this when you decorate for your holiday no matter what holiday it may be.


PDFG and all our friends who need it!

Do you decorate your tree yourself? Or do you have a group of friends/family come over to help you?

Like you, I love ornaments and enjoy remembering the significance/where I bought each one. Up until the past couple of years when everyone has gotten too busy, I would invite my sisters, their kids and maybe a friend or 2 to help decorating the tree. Basically, I would make a party out of it with music, food and lots of ornaments.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Do you decorate your tree yourself? Or do you have a group of friends/family come over to help you?

Like you, I love ornaments and enjoy remembering the significance/where I bought each one. Up until the past couple of years when everyone has gotten too busy, I would invite my sisters, their kids and maybe a friend or 2 to help decorating the tree. Basically, I would make a party out of it with music, food and lots of ornaments.

That sounds like alot of fun and and it brings friends and family together.

flo

 

[Donald is #1]

That sounds like alot of fun and and it brings friends and family together.

flo

It is! I have gotten out of the habit the last couple of years and I was realizing that I need to revive it for next year. It was always so much fun!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

DId any one notice that are count down clocks are under 300 days.

flo