10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[Hygiene99]

Mary We hope all is Well......

 

[RellingTwin]

All is well so far We stil have power which is better then most (16,000 without).

 

[Auntmeme]

Wow I've missed soo much- I think I've caught up.

Good luck to those of you who are moving- you"ll need a cruise to destress

Happy Birthday to Jill & Tracy I love the presents! Eyeore slippers I don't think I've ever seen them, how amazing to get the same presents - they must really know you

Thanks Eric for the lists - awesome! Sorry about the rent issue, how great they give newlyweds such a deal for 7 years. Your festival sounded great sorry the weather did not cooperate

All these tropical storms have got to stop - we've had enough already!The weather here is hot & humid, I think swimming will be on the agenda for today

On the formal issue - I'm also wearing black, it's going to look like a funeral I'll have to look into dh's closet(1/8 of mine) to see what his chooses are, I know he will not be a happy camper. Last year I had to cancel Palo ressies as he refused to dress up I also need to find something for ds- yikes I better start working!

Dh's birthday will be our Antigua day - any ideas on what I can do to make it fun fun fun

Only 33 days till be leave yippie

 

[bettemom]

Hi All you lucky souls who are going on the tour of St. Thomas,


Just a quick memo, if anyone wants to back out ( hopefully not) of going on the tour please let me know by September 1, 2004. We have a waiting list so I want to give those people a chance to join in. Right now we are totally full!!!

1) $ 20.00 per person over 2 yrs old.

2) Lunch is at a local pub, no credit cards accepted, cash only...

3) After September 1st if you need to cancel ( hope not) then if we can not fill your space unfortunately you will still need to pay, the bus costs us a lump sum so we have no fidget room...

4) Very important.... be prepared to have a fun day with a great bus load of Disers !!

5) Most important, do not forget your signed permission slip by a parent or legal guardian. If you forget your permission slip you will have to spend the day in your cabin watching re-runs on TV of The Flying Nun....

Bye, Kim

 

[papa]

Mary batten down the hatches and hold on tight girl. We are thinking about you.

Did anyone get a final count on the jetty park cookout? Mike

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
5) Most important, do not forget your signed permission slip by a parent or legal guardian. If you forget your permission slip you will have to spend the day in your cabin watching re-runs on TV of The Flying Nun....

Bye, Kim

If you forget yours, Bette can write one for you in the bus

But who will do Bette's

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Mary batten down the hatches and hold on tight girl. We are thinking about you.

Did anyone get a final count on the jetty park cookout? Mike

Mike,
the activities List has the latest info on that: 28 - 22 adults & 6 kids

 

[Viking]

Mary,
we're feeling with you We just checked out the storm on the satellite-feed and seemed to be right over you Take good care of my iPod
Having ridden out Tropical Storm Harvey on Treasure Island in '99 we know how scary it can be.
But I'm even more in sorrow about Frances, which is said to become a FIVE this afternoon. It's a) headed for Castaway Cay, and b) may become a threat for Florida and/or the Carolinas.

 

[RellingTwin]

Still here and (I can't belive it) we still have power!! 75,00 are now without power and the "emergency" radio station just lost their back up power

The worst of the storm passed just about 5 miles north of us, but the rain continues and the road is underwater. I do not think the water will reach the house, but the backyard is a swamp!

Animals and kids going a little stir crazy (hate to think of what we would do without power)

DH has an old TV in the garage with an antena so we are able to get some TV news.

Going to get the laundry finished before we do loose power (I'm sure it's just a matter of time) so we have clean clothes for the week.

 

[Hygiene99]

ok I have Heard that it is Shirleys birthday on OCT 2 ,04
and have taken the liberty of inviting her And Norm to our Little party at Jetty Park... for those of u who have not Met Shirley she is a swet heart and Would Give u The Shirt off her Back



But any ways it went like this....

NelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: the trip to Key West was interesting - Norm's truck broke down (brakes went) so we really had a time to enjoy everything slowly
Hygiene99 [10:52 AM]: will stop in For my hug on OCT 1
SNelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: our new DAID is really nice
SNelsonBrown [10:52 AM]: I sure hope so - miss you guys
Hygiene99 [10:53 AM]: will be with Bettemom and kim
SNelsonBrown [10:54 AM]: that is great - tell them to come in with you to the shop
Hygiene99 [10:54 AM]: yip
Hygiene99 [10:56 AM]: having party at Jetty park could u stop bye
Hygiene99 [10:56 AM]: oct 1 at 4:30
SNelsonBrown [10:56 AM]: sounds good to me - where at - just at Jetty Park? that is a neat place
SNelsonBrown [10:57 AM]: been going there since 1963
Hygiene99 [10:57 AM]: will find out more and get back to you BBQ and refreshment 30 people or so..
SNelsonBrown [10:58 AM]: oh my gosh - that is great - I can put it together for you if you like or if you need help just let Norm and I know
Hygiene99 [10:58 AM]: we have Aunteme taking care of whole thing

SNelsonBrown [10:58 AM]: Oct 2 is putting me on the verge of jumping into the 70's and looking forward to it
SNelsonBrown [10:59 AM]: well tell her Norm and I are here if we can help any ok
Hygiene99 [10:59 AM]: is that your Birthday
SNelsonBrown [10:59 AM]: you got it
Hygiene99 [11:00 AM]: that is the Day we Cruise on the magic

SNelsonBrown [11:00 AM]: I know
Hygiene99 [11:01 AM]: ok please come to party at park will get back to ya
with more info..
SNelsonBrown [11:02 AM]: sounds good to me
SNelsonBrown [11:02 AM]: take care and hugs to both of you from Norm and me
Hygiene99 [11:02 AM]: hugs back

SNelsonBrown signed off at 11:02 AM


So we could get a cake or something for here...

Peter

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Still here and (I can't belive it) we still have power!! 75,00 are now without power and the "emergency" radio station just lost their back up power

The worst of the storm passed just about 5 miles north of us, but the rain continues and the road is underwater. I do not think the water will reach the house, but the backyard is a swamp!

Animals and kids going a little stir crazy (hate to think of what we would do without power)

DH has an old TV in the garage with an antena so we are able to get some TV news.

Going to get the laundry finished before we do loose power (I'm sure it's just a matter of time) so we have clean clothes for the week.

Mary,
I have to show you our radio. We'll bring it to the States anyway. It's a battery-powered AM/FM-radio, which even works without batteries. It has a fold-out crank on the front. Turning that crank for a couple of minutes drives a small generator which loads a set of built-in rechargable batteries with enough power to last for about an hour. We usually have it in the bathroom and I use while soaking in the tub. I don't like devices connected to mains near the tub. We also have it for emergencies, although blackout a scarce over here - I haven't experienced one so far. Most power lines and 99% of all telephonlines are underground in Germany, giving good protection even in adverse weather.

But it's good to hear that you're fine!!

 

[piglet33]

Peter,

That sounds like a great idea to get a cake for Shirley. I have never met her but from everything I've read, seems like the sweetest and nicest person.

I am planning on calling her to order a basket to be in our stateroom for Haley.

Reneé

 

[Viking]

Our boys lost the battle for the handball-gold against Croatia. So our tally comes 48 medals total, 14 of them Gold. Quite OK for a small country with very harsh doping-controls. The experts' predictions were 13 Gold, 55 total so we ar 'in the plan'

Before watching handball we were in the gym running on the treadmill watching Formula1: Michael Schumacher finished second and gained his 7th World Championship, the fifth consecutive - And I did 11 miles in 100 minutes, Anja did 8.5 in 80 minutes (She was on the sunbed before startimg the workout)

 

[bettemom]

Mary,

Good luck with the storm, hopefully you guys are back to normal soon... It is getting ready to dump rain on us any second, it has been soooo hot the last few days.

Peter,

Great idea for Shirley...


Bye,

Bette & Kim

 

[jeanniec]

Mary -- Hope you still have power and that the water doesn't get any higher where you are. Keep us updated if you can (or when you get power back if you lose it -- hope not!)

Eric -- Hope you are wrong about Frances hitting Castaway Cay.

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanniec
Mary -- Hope you still have power and that the water doesn't get any higher where you are. Keep us updated if you can (or when you get power back if you lose it -- hope not!)

Eric -- Hope you are wrong about Frances hitting Castaway Cay.

I hope the same, Jeanne - But look at Frances' predicted path
We were cheated of going there on our first 3day-cruise in '99 in the aftermath of Floyd, which scored a full hit and even tore off the concrete pier. They had to rebuild the whole infrastructure from scraps.

 

[papa]

Girls and Boys we might wind up with a mystery cruise like we did in 2002. Eric are you up to another southern most scavenger hunt? Key West was nice.

A side trip to New Orleans would be ok, Cafe Dumond for beignets and coffee. Crawfish etouffe is nice too.

Mary hope that you got the laundry done and the little ankle bitters fed in case the power goes out. Mike

 

[jeanniec]

Eric -- It tore off the concrete pier? Wow -- that was really nasty. Do you have any idea how long it took to rebuild it? A mystery cruise wouldn't be bad, but I would really miss our excursions in Antigua and especially our private tour in St. Thomas. Wonder how Mary is doing? We are having light rain here in Charlotte right now, but it is supposed to get heavy tonight. Shortly after we moved here from Chicago, Charlotte got hit by Hurricane Hugo. First time ever for a hurricane to hit so far inland in NC. It even went up into the mountains. Maybe we were bad luck.

 

[Viking]

Jeanne,
I think about 6 months or so, but until it was finished they anchored off the island and used shuttle boats to ferry the guests.

Mike,
I insist on our itinerary or I want my money back
But if we go to KW and do the Scavenger Hunt again, the FFFF either walk or get a deduction from their score

New Orleans would be nice, but I'd prefer our scheduled stops - It is pure hell for us Germans if a plan is not adhered to

Right now we're watching the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games - The Greeks once again are doing a great job

 

[Viking]

Gaston is 'dying' and will be downgraded to a mere Tropical Depression soon. I hope your yard is OK in two weeks again, Mary - We need it for the S'mores and Anja is so looking forward to play with your doggie. Since knowing about yours and Ave's she can't wait to see them - and you & the families of course
I hope your dog understands German But knowing that he's American I guess he's monolingual