09/21/08 SSMC08 S.S. Member Cruise 2008

[tinkerbelle77]

Happy Monday to all!!!

Mary...Good Luck with the Dr's appt...I know about the weight loss...It seems endless for me, I lose it, then gain it back again. Getting ready for a cruise is always so exciting...2 weeks left to go, I know you will have a great time!

Dan...Tim is a Sci Fi channel fan...SG1 and Atlantis are some of his favs...But he will watch just about anything on that channel.

Cheryl...Sounds like you had a great time with Jeff!

Joanne...We did the same thing you did this weekend...Spring clean. We still have half of the garage to do, but mostly we are finished!

My girls have recently got a Wii...And we cant keep them away from it! So they helped clean and played the wii most of the weekend!

 

[JOANNEL]

For all you repeat cruisers. If you were going to pay cash for a cruise do you use Disney online- dreams unlimited or another TA? Should I wait and book it in September when we are on the ship? I guess on October of 09 won't sell out before September.

Thanks for you help...

Tina- really don't like spring cleaning- but it sure looks good!

 

[danandnan]

Just got in from cleaning the Jeep Patroit inside tomorrow we will do the outside and then do my truck. Its been a cool day here today but is due to warm up the rest of the week. They say it's going to be in the 60's the rest of the week.
Joan im still working on Nancy Re the 7 day. I see you guys had a busy weekend to. Busy TV night tonight Joan RED SOX's, CELTICS Stargate SG1 and all of Nancy's shows.
Tink im glad im not the only SIFI nut.
Mary hope you had good luck at your appt
danandnan

 

[cherylp3]

You can book it on the ship and then transfer it to your TA of choice.

 

[WDWLVR]

Mary I see you having trouble with your weight? Nancy has been going to Weight Watchers for 3 years has lost 25+ lbs and is now Life Time. For the past Two years Mary I have been doing it but not going to the meetings or weighin's. I have lost about 20. Of coures at our age its harder to loose.

I did Weight Watchers online a few years ago and lost about 25 pounds. The life got a little stressful and I gained it all back (and more). I'm doing WW online again. The good news is I'm getting more exercise in so I'm getting leaner. The bad news is I sill have weak will power and cheat just a little too much.

Good luck at the doctor Mary. This diet thing seems endless. I am much better off that I was a few years ago, but not to where I want to be. some times lettuce just doesn't look good!

See that's my problem. I'm not a salad eater and not into fruits and veggies like I should be. Bad me.

Happy Monday to all!!!

Mary...Good Luck with the Dr's appt...I know about the weight loss...It seems endless for me, I lose it, then gain it back again. Getting ready for a cruise is always so exciting...2 weeks left to go, I know you will have a great time!

Definately excited about the cruise!

For all you repeat cruisers. If you were going to pay cash for a cruise do you use Disney online- dreams unlimited or another TA? Should I wait and book it in September when we are on the ship? I guess on October of 09 won't sell out before September.

We usually book onboard and then transfer it to Dreams. Booking onboard will get you the discount and an onboard credit, but if you wait until September the pricing could go up. If it is one of the special cruises for next year you might want to check out pricing online now and see what you think. You might also want to check Dreams website and see if it is one of the ones they have special (group) bookings for as that can bring down the price.


Well I'm happy to report that the doctor was very happy! First thing he said was good job on losing the weight. He took me off one medication that he thinks is what has been making me cough so much. He also did a new A1C test and hopefully my numbers will be good. This is a glucose test over a 3 month period. The goal is to be under 7. I was 7.4 in January. Should know the results in a few days.

 

[tikimimi]

Way to go on the doctor's report, Mary! Losing weight is certainly hard for me. I was on WW in 2003 and 2004. By September of 2004, I had lost 43 pounds. I slipped on a floor at work, tore up my knee, and long story short, I have gained all but about 10 of it back. When I exercise I still get tendonitis. I am hoping to really work on that this summer.

Theresa said - tikimimi, I highly recommend getting on the fish extender exchange. I was confused of what exactly it was last year, I thought we had to make/buy the fish extender and swap it with other people on the exchange. I was like no way I can do anything as nice as some people so I did not join but then once on the cruise I realized we leave goodies for other people in their fish extenders. Boy did I feel like a big dummy but I definitely will do it next time we cruise. I am sure my kids would have a blast running up and down the halls delivering goodies! Heck they love passing out snacks and drinks to the neighborhood kids who play in our yard, I have to put a stop to it because it's becoming an expensive habit.

Theresa - I didn't realize there was a special exchange list. I thought everyone did it. Thanks for clarifying that for me. So who is our list coordinator? Mack and I definitely want to participate!

Dan - I am in Disney withdrawals too. I wish I could work out an earlier trip, but I guess I will just be thankful for September and deal with the withdrawals! I hope you get to go soon! My son (21) is a huge Star Wars fan and a Star Wars trivia expert. Mack enjoys watching them all with him. He has said he wants a day where he watches all of them in a marathon. Of course he and I grew up with the originals. When they were re-released along with the new ones, we made a big deal of taking our son to the openings.

I will have to check out Dreams Unlimited. I wish I knew where I was teaching next year to even begin thinking about 2009 trips!

Have a great evening everyone. I am off to grade some papers.

 

[danandnan]

Well you ladies did it you struck a point with Nancy. If she gets a chance tonight she will jump on. As i said this morning Nanc is a life time member.In the past two years she has lost 25+.
Right now she is watching John and Kate+8 and im in the middle of Red Sox Baseball. That beats John and Kate right Rog?
Joan we have to talk to Nancy about that 7 day we will work on it.
Catch everybody later
danandnan

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[TnRobin]

Good morning all. Sounds like everyone had busy weekends. I just slept all weekend. I am not sure why, I am not sick, but I just cat napped all day. Oh well, just too much of a wild woman I guess.

You know all this talk about dieting is depressing. I think it should be added to the word filter.

Sorry to be so short, but work is cracking down on internet activity. They always do this before the audit. So I guess, I need to make sure I am quick and it gets posted before my work day begins and at lunch.

What is the world coming to when work gets in the way of DIS time.

 

[JOANNEL]

Good job with the Dr Mary. Exercise helps. Even if the scales don't move much my clothes fit better. I feel like I have been dieting forever. In 2002 I decided I was going to be in better shape at 50 than I was at 40. So since my highest I am down 75lbs. But it's an every day struggle. I have no will power if it's infront of me. So I just don't put myself in those situations any more. No more buffets for me!!! I do cheat way too much. I still up about 10 from my lowest but I am working on that. I was hoping to be down more by June but oh well. Too many parties and life gets in the way.


Have a great Tuesday!!!!

 

[JOANNEL]

What is the world coming to when work gets in the way of DIS time.

Darn that work. I try to check in in the morining and around lunch time also.

We gotta work to pay for these vacations---and the IRS....put mine in the mail this morning................

 

[JOANNEL]

You can book it on the ship and then transfer it to your TA of choice.

What would you gain from doing that?

 

[JOANNEL]

See that's my problem. I'm not a salad eater and not into fruits and veggies like I should be. Bad me.






We usually book onboard and then transfer it to Dreams. Booking onboard will get you the discount and an onboard credit, but if you wait until September the pricing could go up. If it is one of the special cruises for next year you might want to check out pricing online now and see what you think. You might also want to check Dreams website and see if it is one of the ones they have special (group) bookings for as that can bring down the price.

Me too fruits and veggies ae not my favorite, but i am getting better.

It's just a normal eastern right now 1700.00 for two for the cheap rooms. Do you think it will go up much?

 

[WDWLVR]

Me too fruits and veggies ae not my favorite, but i am getting better.

It's just a normal eastern right now 1700.00 for two for the cheap rooms. Do you think it will go up much?

Chances are if it is a regular Eastern then no it won't. To answer your question to Cheryl, why most people then transfer to a TA is for any additional onboard credits they offer.

 

[danandnan]

Been reading your posts re lbs - I have been up & down more times than I care to admit. The only thing that has really worked for me long term is WW. We started an at work group in 2005. I know it worked better because 1. it came to us instead of us having to go to a meeting somewhere & 2. we saw each other daily which helped keep us honest. As long as the group exists at school I'll continue to go but if it ever stops I'm afraid what will happen because I will not be disciplined enough to go to a big meeting. Basically I'm sick of it too! Enough of that..... Did you watch Jon & Kate last night? Even with her own special day Mady was still a pill! What was Auntie thinking giving them all gum!! Biggest Loser finale tonight. Any bets on who it will be?!!!! I hope it's one of the girls.

 

[JOANNEL]

I haven't watched it yet, but it's recorded.


Mary- sorry to be such a pest but I can't remember exactly what the discount and OBC is wehn you rebook on board. Dreams quoted me the same price as disney with a 125.00 OBC. Thanks for all your help.

 

[cobbler]

Good evening all

Busy life in the cobbler world. We are getting some work done on our house which starts tomorrow. We are getting all new windows put in, brand new vinyl siding and trim (we have aluminum right now), brand new soffit and facia, and seamless gutters and downspots. I am excited.

I am also preparing for finals next week. I actually have one tomorrow. Then I am off to FL for 9 days between winter and spring classes. I will need the break.

Weather here has been so nice, we are finally in the low to mid 60's. It's been such a long winter it's nice to hear the birds chirping.
Mary-
Congrats with the doctor and getting off the meds!

 

[tinytink]

Good evening all

Busy life in the cobbler world. We are getting some work done on our house which starts tomorrow. We are getting all new windows put in, brand new vinyl siding and trim (we have aluminum right now), brand new soffit and facia, and seamless gutters and downspots. I am excited.

I am also preparing for finals next week. I actually have one tomorrow. Then I am off to FL for 9 days between winter and spring classes. I will need the break.

Weather here has been so nice, we are finally in the low to mid 60's. It's been such a long winter it's nice to hear the birds chirping.
Mary-
Congrats with the doctor and getting off the meds!

Yeah-Mary!!!

Good luck to all of you all losing weight, I am a lover of the fruits and veggies but I also love my beef!!! I could eat beef for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I have found that if I stop myself from eating till I am stuffed and get a doggie bag or wrap it up and eat it the rest for lunch or dinner. That has helped me lose the baby weight.

 

[figmentnnemo]

we're not all that bad. Most press people have the best of intentions....

Good luck Theresa on finding a cancellation.

We it is warm here in Nashville, but rather windy. They say a large storm system is moving in and we will drop from the 70s to the 50s by this weekend.

Spent most of this morning dealing with the ******* press request. They have requested the Names, Salary, Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Date of Birth of every State Employee. (Just about enough to open up a credit card) Due to current law, this information is public and will be sent to the requestor. So I have spent my lunch hour helping people get signed up with Equifax for credit watch.

Also I am still worried because doing my job (and some of my past positions) makes some people really mad. Especially when you get them fired or send them a tax bill with penalties in the millions. I don't want these people to know where I live. It is a matter of safety for me and my family.

Geez, the press think they are entitled to everything to do with government. No matter who it may hurt. Okay off my soap box.

 

[figmentnnemo]

What exactly is this? What do we have to do if we want to participate?

tikimimi, I highly recommend getting on the fish extender exchange. I was confused of what exactly it was last year, I thought we had to make/buy the fish extender and swap it with other people on the exchange. I was like no way I can do anything as nice as some people so I did not join but then once on the cruise I realized we leave goodies for other people in their fish extenders. Boy did I feel like a big dummy but I definitely will do it next time we cruise. I am sure my kids would have a blast running up and down the halls delivering goodies! Heck they love passing out snacks and drinks to the neighborhood kids who play in our yard, I have to put a stop to it because it's becoming an expensive habit.

It sounds like everyone had a good weekend, Mark and Mary I am so excited for you on your up coming cruise and being able to hang out with Ohiomini and her gang. Have a good night everyone.