10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[cdnmickeylover]

Oh to be a pekinese dog at the moment.

Was up early as DS was up at 5:15am. Although he tries he's not all that quiet. He left at about 6am. Actually called his Dad to come and drive him which is amazing since his Dad lives at the other end of the city. He slammed the door though when he left which woke up the dog who made sure that I was up.

Lily (the dog) was thrilled that it snowed last night and had great fun rolling around in it. I wasn't as thrilled to see it.

Still busy at work today. Survivor tonight though.

Fiona

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Eric the conception around the states is that rednecks run around barefoot all the time.

Had my wisdom tooth removed and doing fine. I have two cavities that need filling.

Have to put the volkswagen in the shop for it's 40,000 mile service some time this week or next.

The pekinese dog is laying on the floor curled up and snoring. Mike

That was the reason, why I was surprised to hear about a redneck removing his shoes - I've never seen one wearing any.
BTW we make the same jokes about the Frisians over here, the people living at the Northwestcoast of Germany

Why not trade your Beetle for a Beetle Convertible? I really like that one although it has a ragtop.
I fell in love with the new Mercedes SLK, but I don't think that I'll get it past Anja But as our little convertible is still under two years, there's enough time left to convince her And anyway we'll probably buy a 4-seater convertible next time. Ours is listed as a 2 + 2, but I guess it means two adults and two leg-amputated penguins - I wouldn't want my worst enemy sit on our rear'seat', he'll probably spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

 

[jeanneg]

Survivor is tonight (Wed) this week! I was very bummed out that Colby got the boot instead of Jerri last week.

Congratulations to Colleen on the new arrival!

Loved the new picture of Haley! She's such a little doll!

 

[jeanniec]

Yes, Survivor is on from 8 t 9, and Idol is on from 8:30 to 9:30, so I will at least be able to see who got voted off on Idol, even if I miss the first half. They really had some great performances last night -- all female. It would be hard to choose who to vote for. Don't have to worry about that since I can't stay up dialing all night.

 

[Twinave]

Fiona, So sorry you are Still having to deal with snow.
Beautiful day here today!

The kids got thier report cards. DD got all A's again. And DS did Much better. He's only in kindergarten, but still nice to see a good report.
We are celebrating with Chinese food for dinner.

Took me 90 minutes to get home from work tonight. New constuction, new bridge, etc.. It's only 10 miles, and takes me less then 15 min. with no traffic. I just plugged in my Bruce Springsteen CD and followed the car in front of me.

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Later,
Ave'

 

[RellingTwin]

Update on the lady who we thought was having a heart attack. She is fine!She was addmitted to the cardiac unit for a few days, had her meds adjusted and released.

My kids also got their report cards and did very well

Survivor....Ethan finally got the boot I wish it had been Jerri. I really can't stand her.

Eric, if Anja loves squirrels, she will LOVE S.C.! They are everywhere!DH calles them "rats with fluffy tails".

 

[jeanniec]

Yes, Ethan got voted off Survivor which could be expected, I guess, but why do they keep that awful Jerry around? If she ends up winning, I will never watch Survivor again. Of course, that's what I said after Jenna won. And I still can't believe she won.

On Idol, Jennifer Hudson was second lowest in votes. Almost was the first one to go of the final 12. Can't believe it -- she has a really beautiful voice. Maybe it was the song as Paula Abdul suggested. I know many DISer's are hoping Jennifer will win -- she was a CM on DCL.

As for squirrels -- we have tons of them in NC, too. In fact, it seems as tho we have twice as many this year as last year. Several years ago, we had squirrels in the attic (got in thru an air vent) and it cost us $600 to have critter control come out and trap them and remove them. We were definitely not allowed to kill them -- against the law here, but I guess not in SC.

Mary, thanks for the update on the lady with the heart problems.

 

[padisneyfan]

Haven't had time to post lately as it has been high school hockey playoff time with championship week all last week for the different divisions. So spent alot of time at ice rinks.

Thought spring was here, but had 2" snow on Tuesday and more for Friday 3"-6" called for.

Did get to watch AI, Survivor and the rerun of Apprentice (missed last weeks show) last night. I was channel roaming between the 3. Saw that Ethan got kicked off ( I too was hoping that it was going to be Jerri this is the second week she had a chance to go), I did know that Heide was booted but still was able to see her go. The main reason I watched AI was to see my man Clay sing. He was great, but couldn't get over that the judges didn't even talk to him. As for Jennifer Hudson, I think she has a really nice voice but has an attitude that I don't care for. I agree there are some really great female voices in this group, but they all are doing the Celine or Whitney type songs. Next week is country will be interesting to see how they perform.

Back to work.

Nancy

 

[ARLO1]

On AI will they be having guest judges? Is it too soon? I was glad to see that Heidi got fired but even gladder to see Omoroso leave. I was sorry to see Ethan get voted off. I know that Lex wanted to be the alpha male but all hes doing is getting rid of the strong one. They need them now. After the merge then look to get rid of the strong ones..Just happy to see Ruper still there. Hopefully next week Rob M will be gone and then Amber. I hope the coming attractions arent deceiving us to think that Rob and Amber dont be put on differant tribes.

Arlene

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Wish they had voted off Jerri -- really can't stand her at all. I hated it when she was gloating about Colby getting voted off. Don't like the way Boston Rob is either thinking that he's invincible. It would be really funny if he was the next to go. Hopefully he and Amber do get split up next week. I don't think that the merge is going to happen for a while yet.

There were snow flurries on the drive to work but it's supposed to be warmer tomorrow and then warmer again on Saturday but get cold again on Sunday.

Don't think that we are going to make it to Washington. Suddenly I'm really busy at work and don't think that I'll be able to take the time off. It's a good thing to be busy though.

Fiona

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin

Eric, if Anja loves squirrels, she will LOVE S.C.! They are everywhere!DH calles them "rats with fluffy tails".

I reported that remark to Anja - George is now on the same list as Regina

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanniec
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As for squirrels -- we have tons of them in NC, too. In fact, it seems as tho we have twice as many this year as last year. Several years ago, we had squirrels in the attic (got in thru an air vent) and it cost us $600 to have critter control come out and trap them and remove them. We were definitely not allowed to kill them -- against the law here, but I guess not in SC.

Jeanne,
Anja loves the legislation in NC

Where we live we many of them too, but nobody would think about shooting them.
We Germans aren't very fond of firearms anyway, the first -and only- time I fired one was last year in Denver. Some of my co-workers took us into the Rockies where we did some shooting with pistols, a rifle and a shotgun - at inert targets of course!! I must admit it was fun, but have to say: Been there, done that, OK.
We talked about it during lunchbreak and after I made a remark about me never having fired a gun, they insisted on my German co-worker and me accompanying them for some fun at their favourite range.
What shocked me most: We insisted on paying for the ammo. So they just gave us a shopping list and sent us to a sports store. It was like grocery shopping We just couldn't believe it - Especially as were just a couple of miles away from Littleton. For about $25 we bought about 200 shots in different gauges. Without being asked for an ID, a license or something similar But as we say over here: If you're in Rome, just do it like the Romans do

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Eric,

Pennsylvania also has alot of squirrels--unfortunately, they're not all in trees!!!

I really hope that they smarten up on Survivor--can't stand Boston Rob who thinks he is just the greatest (making fun of Rupert--how dare he!) and I think that Mogo Mogo is making a mistake (Kathy and Shi Ann) in aligning with Lex--Lex is out for Lex and no one else. Ethan was on the Morning Show this morning and he looked so cute. The commentator asked him if the rumor is true that he and Jenna (the other million $ winner) were an item and he said with a smile that they are good friends and two million dollars is better than one!! He seems much to nice for him!

Snow tomorrow--supposed to get between 3 to 5 inches--spring can't come soon enough!!

 

[piglet33]

Snow here tomorrow too. We're supposed to get between 4 and 8 inches. I thought we were done with snow!

Renee'

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Renee...really love Haley's new picture...she is a sweetie!!

 

[jeanneg]

I'm so bummed out about Ethan, but I guess i knew it was coming. If I had known he was going to be on the Morning Show, I probably would not have gone to cycling class! I can't believe he's got a thing for Jenna.......he definitely deserves better. Any girl who would strip completely naked for peanut butter is clearly not the sort of person I thought he'd be interested in. Oh well, there's no accounting for people's taste......... I don't know who I'd like to see win now. Colby would have been my second choice, but he's gone also. Rupert is still a favorite, but he seems to be alot less interesting this season. I guess he just doesn't dominate like he did last time among the all-stars.

Sorry all you guys up north are getting such bad weather again. My daughter keeps me abreast of all the snow in PA. We've had rain here in Raleigh for 2 days straight now.....not complaining, it's good for the grass!

My son just got 2 "fat" envelopes today......Washington U. in St Louis and USC in Los Angeles. He already got into UNC-Chapel Hill and Chapman University (right near Disneyland!). Chapman gave him a very nice scholarship, but we're still waiting to hear from 4 more before he makes his final decision. They should all be arriving any day now.

 

[Tulirose]

Hey Guys! Haven't stopped in here in ages (cuz I'm JEALOUS ) and cannot catch up with all that I have missed.

However, I see a new picture of Haley - what a cutie patootie!

Are you guys still going to have a D.C. meet?

Peter and Jenn - So sorry to see your posting about losing your puppy. Sincere condolences to you guys. If any of you remember our kitty, Oliver, who got hit by a car last February, well, we lost him this past February 1st to Feline AIDS. Sometimes I just can't stand the heartache and swear I will never get another animal again.

Best of luck and fun on your cruise. We cancelled our cruise awhile ago BUT we will be getting our first trip into WDW since 2000 in just a very short while.



Oh! BTW - Guess who just bought a cruiser bike? Someone going through their second childhood?, or is it called a midlife crisis?

 

[papa]

Good to see you posting Rosemary. We have missed you something fierce. The DC meet is April 3rd at 11am in the lobby of the air and space museum. I understand that the cherry blossoms will be in peak bloom then. Mike

 

[RellingTwin]

HI Rosemary and Richard Have a wonderful trip to WDW! So sorry to hear about your kitty!

jeanneg...congrats to you son on his college acceptation letters!

I am SO GLAD it is Friday! It has been a LONG week!

Eric, you can buy ammo almost anywhere! Even Wal-Mart sells it. If you had wanted to buy a fire arm, you would have to fill out some paperwork and show ID. When we lived in FL there was a big sign for a gun shop that read "Machine Gun Rentals" !!! I always got a kick out of it!Of course it was rented only on the firing range, but I always wanted to take a picture of it and send it to David Letterman.

 

[piglet33]

Good Morning All,

Well we didn't have as much snow as was predicted last night, but it's still snowing like crazy so I guess we're not out of the woods yet.

Hi Rosemary - how have you been? Glad to see you posting.

Can't wait for the DC meet. Wonder if we'll get snow while looking at the cherry blossoms?????? Boy I hope not. I've had enough of the fluffy white stuff.

Renee'