10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[piglet33]

Kim and Bette -

Glad it worked out for you although we all know it should never have happened in the first place.

We can't make the HH get together either. Maybe the Maryland/DC one, though.

Miss you guys and the warm weather.

Renee'

 

[Viking]

Tragic incident on a cruiseship in Europe:
While still in the shipyard the newly built largest cruiseship in the world, the new Queen Elizabeth II, had a kind of open house. A gangway with about 40 people on it collapsed, causing everybody to fall down about 50' onto the concrete quai. 12 dead, about 30 severely injured.
This took place in St. Naizare, France, where the ship has been built and is in its final stage of peparation for the maiden voyage in January. The ship is about 150' longer than the Disney ships and can carry up to 2800 passengers.

 

[papa]

Sorry to hear about the accident Eric.

Kim and Bette thanks for the update on your cruise problem and we had our fingers crossed for you two. You girls should have been upgraded to the Disney suite at the very least

We have been very busy with our 32 patients and trying to get all of the data entered into the computer and synchronized with the Garth server downtown. All the computers are named after country music stars on the network at NFN here in Nashville.

I have the URL for the blossom watch in Washington DC. If anyone wants it let me know and I will put it in a message here in the thread.

Kathy and I had a two hour class on our PFAFF machine today at the store. Had a blast!!

Mike

 

[Viking]

Mike,
in my company they named the servers after German mountains: The one I store my data on is the "Watzmann", but I'd prefer a "Dixie Chick" or a "Shania"

The ship where the accident happened was the Queen Mary 2, not the Queen Elizabeth 2, and the death toll has meanwhile risen to 13

 

[Viking]

Hi Folks,
I just sent the 3rd Edition of The List - Check it out.

I tried to do it Thursday, but no chance - Far too much work. I even did 5 airports today at home

 

[bettemom]

Where is everyone ?

I've never seen the board so quiet .

Eric,we have not recieved ANY lists...not sure what the problem is...

Bette

 

[Twinave]

HI,
Just checking in. Long weekend....worked Sat and Sun at #2 job, also DMIL was admitted to the hospital on Sat. (pnemonia) She should be fine in a few days. Back to #1 job in the morning. Goodnight!
Later, Ave'

 

[papa]

Kim I will be glad to send it to you. Mike

 

[padisneyfan]

Kim and Bette--- Great news from Disney. It will be great to see what special things you might get next cruise.

Don--- Have a safe trip.

Eric--- Thanks for the list.

We got back late Sat night from visiting DS#2. One more trip to see him next weekend for more hockey games, then we won't be out until after Christmas break.

Today we attacked the leaves again. With the wind, ours didn't blow away they just stacked up near the house. Hopefully, it was the last time we have to do them. Leaf collection is Monday. It was a nice day to be working outside as temperature was 54. Great jeans and sweatshirt weather.

I was almost tempted to put up the Christmas lights since it was warm, but was to tired to go up to the attic to get them.

The boards have been quiet. Everyone must be busy.

Nancy

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom


Where is everyone ?

I've never seen the board so quiet .

Eric,we have not recieved ANY lists...not sure what the problem is...

Bette

I haven't received your creditcard data yet: No money - No list

No more kidding: Your List has always been sent to that hotmail-adress of yours. If you want to use another one, just mail it to me. Additionally you may tell me if I shall resend you all lists or just the the last one.

 

[Viking]

Folks,
I nearly forgot to tell you that Suecot2000 is interested in linking their dinner reservations. So if anyone wants to invite her to their table, go ahead.

 

[RellingTwin]

I hopw everyone had a nice weekend!
Next weekend DH starts on his Christmas lights (ala Clark Griswald)LOL!
This is the week of the JAHCO inspection AND we move the clinic starting on Thursday. It should be an interesting week!

 

[RellingTwin]

Almost forgot! We went to see the movie "Raido" this weekend. It was VERY good. It was also filmed not far from here in a small town called Walterboro.
Brother Bear next weekend!

 

[@GoofyNut]

Eric ... So glad your possible MI's were Ok, Unfortunately I remember so many calls I went on that were not OK and take a while to get out of your system. But there was one save and that made up for all the rest. Actually he's a local Chief and I see him a lot. Never thought he remembered that close call until we all had to go to a PTSD debriefing (lost a 7 year old in a fire) and he mentioned it. So if nothing else, remember one thing that all those hours training can make a difference, Keep up the Good Work!

Such a tragedy about the Queen Mary II ... sounds like it was a temporary gangway that workers and their families were using to tour the ship. OMG sounds like an realllllllllllllllllllllllllllly big ship.

Replaced the sink in our main bathroom this weekend Why is it that the last pipe to be connected is the one to give you trouble? Drain pipe of course ... Art was not a happy camper.

Kim & Bette Great news. Finally someone at DCL with an ounce of common sense looked at your sanfu. Such a shame that it happened BUT at least you will get the difference in $ back. Sure hope that the "customer service person" on the ship gets a talking to and learns a lesson .. at the least they should remember to "keep the Magic" for the passengers!

Kathy & Mike .. Glad you had fun at your sewing class. Hope Kathy stays feeling well. Mike send me the URL for Washington.

Gotta get back to work ... really starting to feel the lack of employee (the girl left after some problems with coping) and Uncle Sam usually takes about 1 or 2 years to see the need to fill the job!

 

[Suecot2000]

Howdy All:

First of all, let me say Thank You to all who have welcomed me aboard. Sorry for the late thanks, but have been working a lot of overtime at work to pay for my cruise addiction, and haven't had that much time for checking the boards.

Hey GoofyNut, just gotta love those deck 2 porthole rooms. Glad to have you as a neighbor. I'm heading to New York this Saturday 11-22 for the Christmas Show. Enjoyed reading your post about the show.

WOW, what a great group of people...looking forward to meeting everyone!

Bye for now
Sue

 

[jeanniec]

Mary -- I'm thinking that HH might be a difficult place to hold a mini-meet, especially in the summer months. Since it is a small resort with very few studios or 1 BR's, it's been difficult to get a smaller unit there at the 7 month window (which is why we did an add-on). April or May might work better. Or perhaps Charleston would work out, too. Also, it's more centrally located between NC & SC cruisers. We do love HH -- just thinking that reservations might be difficult.

 

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a better Monday then me!
Very bad day at work, then went to check on DMIL. She has pnumonia in both lungs. Today right before lunch she was given the wrong kind of insulin. Her sugar went to 30 (normal is 70-110). About an hour later she was slurring her words and sweating profusly. The nurses gave her 3 sugar tabs and juice, then checked her sugar again, it was 29! Time for IV dextrose!!!! Anyway she rode the glucose roller coaster all day! By the time I got to the hospital she had stablized, but was still pretty upset. I stayed with her until her doctor came in. He was NOT very happy with what happened.
Sorry to unload like this. One of those days I guess.

Glad to see you posting again Suecott2000!



Oh well, tomorrow HAS to be better!

Later, Ave'

 

[RellingTwin]

jeanniec...I must agree with you about HH. I'd love to show you guys around Charleston in the Spring! The city is REALLY beautiful when the azales are blooming! I'm thinking a horse drawn carriage ride of the city, followed by a dinner cruise of the harbor!!!

Ave, so sorry to hear about DMIL! Glad she is doing better.Please give her my best. You are a GREAT daughter-in-law!She is lucky to have you!

Sue, nice to see you posting!I'm green with envy you will be in NY. It is a wonderful time of year to visit the Big Apple. Have a Pretzel for me!

Cathy...that's why the plumbers make the BIG BUCKS!LOL!I helped DH install some gas pipe for a gas fireplace many years ago. The "3 hour" job turned into a nightmare! It took 7 hours to finally get it all installed!

 

[Windermere]

Cathy and Mary - So far I have limited all plumbing experience to toilets. Figure there's always another sink in the house but the toilet usually needs fixed NOW!

About the DC meet - I was reading at one point that there is a Potomac River cruise to Mt Vernon which included a tour of the grounds. Can't remember who did it right now, but if that interests anyone I can do some more research.
- also, in case anyone is DVC and planning to do DC, The Jefferson is a Loews hotel and part of the concierge collection. We stayed there a few years ago and it was very nice. Close to The White House and Washington Monument.

 

[Windermere]

Also, someone asked awhile back about being a DVC member. Well DH and I are members since 10/01. We have 100 points at VWL and all the rest at VB. We never plan more than a couple months out so we figured we would buy where they were giving the best deal.