10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #16

[danandnan]

Good afternoon everyone. We are enjoying a visit from my parents who were originally supposed to go home this afternoon but with a foot and a half of snow predicted for their home, they are staying here another night. It's cool because I can watch the Giants/Panthers game with my dad and sister.

I'll be on periodically throughout the night.

They made a good decision. Portland had roughly 1 1/2 ft. The sun is out today but most schools are canceled & it's still very cold & windy.

Trixie Pancake, cub reporter, bringing you the scoop on today's EPCOT DISMeet!

I, being the last to arrive, due to unforeseen circumstances let's just say HERTZ truly lived up to their name today, perhaps they should just change their name to PAINFUL so it's even more descriptive, was greeted by Mimi and Karen wildly waving their arms to get my somewhat distracted attention. (whew, talk about a run on sentence!) I also was met by Cheryl and her daughter Rachel and was informed that the men were holding down a table for us. Inside was TikiMack, Al and Neil & Ellis, who is just cute as a little button. Mimi asked Ellis what was he was looking forward to most on the cruise and he said playing with Logan! Mimi made us little tree ornaments with the BASH logo on them and Karen brought Christmas cards for all. My contribution was Godiva chocolate Santas, which Ellis seemed to really enjoy. Many pictures were taken, unfortunately, none by me, since I was lucky just to get myself there, much less the camera. So you will have to wait until someone else posts! Mimi managed to track down an adorable French CM ooo la la! who told us we had to say 'fromage' instead of 'cheese' since we were in France I just hope he waited until we got to the end of the word and not when we were all saying 'fro' because that would look pretty silly. However, that should be soon, since we are all afraid on getting on Nancy's bad side . I'm so glad that I was able to make it and I can't wait to see everyone again in October!!!

Unfortunately, Paige & Mel and their families were not able to make it.

Hi Everyone! Kathy - Great job on the report and the sale report!!! The sales were amazing - absolutely AMAZING!!!! I am posting a picture of the mini-meet sans Paige and Rob or Melody and Eb. This is not the most flattering picture of some of us (notice the halo over Kathy's head though - she is an angel!!!) but everyone had our French CM take one with their cameras, so maybe some of us are in different stages of fromage in some of the other pictures. It was really fun to saee Kathy again. I truly enjoyed meeting Karen, Neil, and Ellis as well as Cheryl, Al, and Rachel - what a beautiful young lady! It was short but sweet, and it has made me really look forward to October. Mack had a great time trying to get a soccer ball Ellis defended - the boy has skillz!!! True to form, Karen taught me some more English - England does not use cell phones but mobiles. I love learning! Our time was short, but thanks to our hosts, Kamy and Steve who plan to come on the Bash, it was WONDERful!!!!! Disney at Christmas is amazing!

Mack and I attended the Candlelight Processional that night after dinner at Rose and Crown - Karen had told me that as far as being true to its background, R&C was "Okay." I enjoyed my dinner very much - especially my husband's cheese tray. As to the Candlelight Processional - All I can say is I hope Disney always believes in keeping Christ in Chirstmas in such a grand way - the CP is absolutely something everyone should experience at least once. Abigail Breslin was delightful as the narrator, and there is something very special about having a young person read the Christmas story int hat fashion. The talent of the singers and the musicians was absolutely incredible, but the conductor was a force with which to be reckoned. He was outstanding!!! We even took video of him though I haven't looked at it yet to test quality. I'll post it if it is worthy of his talent.

Now for the meet picture -

Thank you guys for the trip report and picture. Where was it taken? While you guys were down there we were having 2 snow storms in 3 days up north.

NK

 

[goslingl]

Mimi great picture. We thought about you all on Sat. We have been very busy getting prepared for Christmas. I have found a poochie that I want to add to our family but Tommy is resisting. I will wear him down. I do not know why he always has to put up a fight. After 28 years you would think he would have realized he does not get to win. It is cold her in KY. We do not have the snow or ice but it is 5 degrees which is very cold for here. I am ready for the cruise.
Heather - great tree. I better get to work.

 

[minnieandmickey]

Good Morning Bober's. We are on our last 2 days of school here, and the sun is peaking out for the first time in a few days. Just a warning East Coasters we just sent a HUGE storm your way, better bunker down. My sister in the Seattle area got a foot of snow, she said it was the most snow they have had there that she can remember.

Well enough of that here's a bit of warm stuff, my christmas tree, well my 1 of 3 the others to come later.

 

[danandnan]

Good Morning Bober's. We are on our last 2 days of school here, and the sun is peaking out for the first time in a few days. Just a warning East Coasters we just sent a HUGE storm your way, better bunker down. My sister in the Seattle area got a foot of snow, she said it was the most snow they have had there that she can remember.

Well enough of that here's a bit of warm stuff, my christmas tree, well my 1 of 3 the others to come later.

We just got over 2 big storms in New England. We saw yesterday's football game in Seattle - it was snowing pretty hard then. I think that storm is due to hit here Wed. but it might warm up enough to be rain. Just as long as it's not another ice storm like 10 days ago!

N

 

[danandnan]

PS - Lovely tree!!

 

[tikimimi]

Thank you guys for the trip report and picture. Where was it taken? While you guys were down there we were having 2 snow storms in 3 days up north.

NK

Mimi great picture. We thought about you all on Sat. We have been very busy getting prepared for Christmas. I have found a poochie that I want to add to our family but Tommy is resisting. I will wear him down.

Thanks - though again, not a great picture of some of us... we took it next to the Boulangerie Patissiere (sp?) in the "Souvenirs de France" shop. They have several little tables and chairs, and since it isn't in the main thoroughfare, we thought it might be better for th 14+ people that might show up.

Leisha - Get that puppy... they are just the most wonderful furry blessings and they reduce blood pressure once they're house broken.

 

[Timon]

good morning all,

well it is a lovely -22 with a lovely -35 with the windchill.. sigh aslong as the snow stays till Christmas I will be happy.. just wish you could outside without your nostrals freezing shut!

wrapped presents on the weekend and still have to do my baking... I seem to have no time this year for anything.. arg

I thought you stayed home on Saturday so you could bake?

Now for the meet picture -

Thanks for posting the pic Mimi Glad you guys had a good time

 

[Timon]

I don't think it's ever going to stop snowing here!!!!!!!

 

[Dyerneeds]

I have found a poochie that I want to add to our family but Tommy is resisting. I will wear him down. I do not know why he always has to put up a fight. After 28 years you would think he would have realized he does not get to win.

this story sounds way too familiar.
except that for thr first time in 33 years, i'm going to win.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Now for the meet picture -

thanks for the report and the pic.

halo over coco puff pancake girl .

 

[Dyerneeds]

anyways hope everyone is well and to those who need them

i dont really need one, but i'll take one anyway.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Gosh it must be so hard to live with you

But fun!

robin must like me. she keeps coming back for more.

 

[Nerbiepie]

I thought you stayed home on Saturday so you could bake?

I did but I started digging through my cupboards and realized I didn't have flour..sigh.. and then Bailey was like "play a game with me" and I was like..duhh ok.. and then wow happened...time whisked away...next thing I know Sean is calling saying he is on his way home... and I failed at baking.. erg

I'm not a huge fan of the new James Bond films really anyways and I never even knew you were coming till after you called and I was eating..lol
Ah men and communitcating..lol

but maybe we can get together during the holidays?.. for a lunch or brunch?? games night??..that sorta thing?.. and the guys can sit closer together so we can cruise talk and not be interfered with random politcal or curling talk...lol

 

[tikimimi]

MK Main Street from the railroad station

Lamp post - these were so pretty

Main Street

In the Main Street Bakery - they had decorations like this all over. Disney didn't have to do this much - it was wonderful!

Beach Club - gingerbread pirate ship

Carousel at Beach Club complete with hidden Mickeys

Tree at Beach Club

 

[Nerbiepie]

i dont really need one, but i'll take one anyway.

lol won't your ginger friend get jealous if you start taking hugs from strange Canadians?..lol

 

[tikimimi]

Boardwalk -

 

[tikimimi]

MK - Castle at night

I have some of the Grand too, but I need to head to the grocery store. I'll post those another time.

 

[JLDSMD]

I don't think it's ever going to stop snowing here!!!!!!!

Here either. We have over 33" so far this season, with 3"-5" coming tomorrow, 1"-2" tomorrow night, and a Winter Storm Watch with 4"-8" on Wednesday.

Our record for December is 49+". Not sure if we'll surpass that or not. We have another week left in this month.

Our normal is around 17" for the season through today.

We are well ahead of last year and we had the 2nd snowiest winter last year 100". Our record is 108"+. I think we may give that a run this year.

Yesterday was bitter cold (high of -4* with a windchill in the -20*+ range). With the strong winds came blowing snow. I have a 3 1/2 foot drift on my driveway. Up the block there is easily a 5-5.5 foot drift. Even the plow couldn't move it this morning. They'll have to get the front end loader out there today to move it before the snow starts flying tomorrow.

I'm so in need of a tropical vacation right about now.

 

[Timon]

but maybe we can get together during the holidays?.. for a lunch or brunch?? games night??..that sorta thing?.. and the guys can sit closer together so we can cruise talk and not be interfered with random politcal or curling talk...lol

Sounds good to me We can get together on Friday or Saturday night if that works for you

Yeah, we don't do curling or politics

 

[tikimimi]

Grand Floridian -