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

[Karen Mouse]

Rikki is back from her stay at the vet's office since last Thursday.
Quite a brush with death, a bad virus that kept her not wanting to eat or drink, she was so dehydrated they put her on an IV and tube fed her!

But she's home!

(yikes! i earned lots with my Disney card for all that! $1400 for everything since the emergency vet too).

Glad she made it Rose

And did I mention that Bob took the firefighter test a few weekends ago?

He so wants to be a fireman

Test results in 6-8 weeks.

Good luck Bob

OK this is going to sound horrible, but my way of coping is taking a vacation without the kiddos, and am lucky to have grandparents to take them when we did. Yes I am that terrible mom who has to be away for awhile before I even start to miss them. Love them to death, but think sometimes that they will be the death of me if I don't.

We do get the odd weekend away, (usually once a year)....but I miss him the whole time he's not with us

Gee Karen...All I can say is "Been there, done that". I just resigned myself to be happy that he was a good kid who never gave us too much trouble.

Sounds like its quite common He is a good kid at heart, never in trouble, knows right from wrong etc, and for that I'm truly grateful It just breaks my heart seeing him waste his education.

Awe, c'mon. Bring him along...get married on Castaway Cay....we'd love to see a wedding there, wouldn't we ladies?

It's all about us.

Hey! - I love that idea!...pick me, pick me! - I'll be bridesmaid!

Gosh darn it. I finally got caught up on the last 130 pages, and was going to sign up. I was hoping that all thirty people did not sign up, but I forgot about the date deadline. Oh well, there is allways next cruise.

If you still want to play just email me and I'll add your details - names, room number abnd kids ages. I'm sure the other players wont mind

Hmmm, I'll bet if you pm Karen, she might still let you in, since we hadn't hit 30 yet.

There you go! - see! - I told you they wouldnt mind!

Jay in front of a F-15 Eagle.

Sam in a cockpit cutaway.

Loving your piccies

bah.. housework...supper..lol I hear ya I was home all day due to some food poisoning I think.. but i am much better now.. craving real food.. all bad for me of course..lol

Sorry to hear you weren't well Bernie

Ok here's mine....

Our amazing hosts and great co-guests

Shot of one of the fireworks that Jeff and Chris set off

Brill photos

Karen,

My DS # 2 is exactly like that. He could write a book on how to get the most out of the littlest work. It has always made me crazy and still does. But he has enjoyed every minute of life. His first grade teacher used to send him to read to the principle to keep him busy. He will be graduating from college in April. Not on any honor rolls, but never lost his scholarships and enjoyed college. I am sure if he wanted to go to law school or med school his grades would matter, but a solid B did him well.

You can't stress out, I did make him do homework before he could do anything else. They were very active in sports so the coaches also helped to get them to keep the grades up. Good luck and remember to pick your battles there are much bigger ones ahead.

We dont have sprts coaches over here like you do there. If they want to play sports its just an extra curricular activity and it doesnt matter what grades they have.

Thanks for the reminder about choosing my battles carefully. Its easy to get sidelined on one negative when he has so many wonderful positives about him

seems you ladies enjoying burying bigred in my absence on the DCL fantasy cruise.

Well call me Indiana Jones and i'm going on a treasure hunt looking for a "buried treasure".
and dont worry, i'm sure they have an air pump on the ship.

She'll need more than an airpump.

 

[GOS]

Morning all

G'night peeps - I'm off to workout on my treadmill - maybe I can take out some of my frustration with a few thousand steps.

Sorry to whine everyone - I'm just looking for hints on how you all cope and still come out the other end sane and smiling!

Did you make WW yesterday???

 

[GOS]

Mike Sandwich.

Love the hat.

hmmmm..Who do you think was the life of the party.

I got me a Poochie.

Love 'em Robin...thanks for posting more pics.

 

[GOS]

2 little bits of news:


Rikki is back from her stay at the vet's office since last Thursday.
Quite a brush with death, a bad virus that kept her not wanting to eat or drink, she was so dehydrated they put her on an IV and tube fed her!

But she's home!

You should see how shaved her paws/leg and neck are from blood tests and IV's

Amazing they can put an IV into such a teeny tiny thing.

Anyway, she's happy to be home

(yikes! i earned lots with my Disney card for all that! $1400 for everything since the emergency vet too).

Excellent news Rose.

 

[GOS]

I got some pictures posted on photobucket from our vacation. While it probably isn't in demand as much as the WI DIS meet, I thought I'd share. Forgive me if there are a couple I have already shared. I can't remember which ones from earlier in the week that I have posted.

Crossing into Delaware via the Delaware Memorial Bridge

Coming out of the Ft. McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore...made us get giddy for the cruise.

Seeing Marine One as we cross into Virginia.

Crossing into Virginia...the home of many BOBers.

Thanks for the pics Chris. Seeing any photos passes the time along just right.

 

[Karen Mouse]

Anyway, today Sam said, "Dad can i try flipping off the board?" I said, "sure why not" As soon as she did it once, I grabbed my BlackBerry and took video with it the next two times. Here is that video.

Sam doing flips...the kid is amazing

Woo Hoo! - way to go Sam!

I have ripped up spelling words and made them do them over many times. They really get mad, but the writing got better.

This has always been the rule in our house, too. It works for us.

Us too, it just takes an hour of arguing before he actually picks up his pencil

karens going to be one happy bobber tomorrow eh?

She sure is!

It's not legal there either.

Norty Jeff!

Jen, Robin, Mike and Cass:

Bendy, me and Sistah P!

Jen and Bendy too! - was it only us that didnt make it

Hey everyone,
Sorry to bring the light mood down, but just found out that my SIL dad is on life support. He was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. My SIL is flying from CA to Virginia and I am sure her and her family could use prayers right now.
Thanks a bunch in advance.

Prayers on the way

Did you make WW yesterday???

Good morning Heather - wuite a bit of catching up to do this morning

Yes, I found a new meeting - the leader seems nice I'm back on my points and exercising after my weekend away

 

[GOS]

Ok here's mine....



Our amazing hosts and great co-guests

Nothing unusual here....

It felt just like the cruise...big buffets with chocolate croissants to die for

Mike was all set here...

Again, nothing unusual...notice how Mike is "lifting a finger"

Some cool people showed up shortly after me...love this pic!

Shot of one of the fireworks that Jeff and Chris set off

Wow, wow, wow.

 

[GOS]

"I feel the need, the need for speed!"

Horsing around in the gift shop.

It's the Ice Man.

 

[GOS]

Great pics EVERYONE!!!!

I had the most amazing weekend ever!!! I never laughed so much. I'm really sad that it's all over.

Here are some pictures that I have. I won't post those that repeat the others though:

Cass arrives

Mike and Robin arrive:

The best guests ever! :

Chuck and Mike playing Wii

Look! a hidden Mickey!

A crazy Sistah P

Janice and Mark w/kids

Jen, Robin, Mike and Cass:

Bendy, me and Sistah P!

That's it from me.

Even more Wow's

 

[GOS]

Hey everyone,
Sorry to bring the light mood down, but just found out that my SIL dad is on life support. He was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. My SIL is flying from CA to Virginia and I am sure her and her family could use prayers right now.
Thanks a bunch in advance.

Oh no..

 

[Scouter]

Hey everyone,
Sorry to bring the light mood down, but just found out that my SIL dad is on life support. He was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. My SIL is flying from CA to Virginia and I am sure her and her family could use prayers right now.
Thanks a bunch in advance.

 

[GOS]

Good morning Heather - quite a bit of catching up to do this morning

Yes, I found a new meeting - the leader seems nice I'm back on my points and exercising after my weekend away

How did you do???

 

[Karen Mouse]

How did you do???

I put a bit on, but I expected that having to eat out all weekend.

Its not defeated me though - I got straight back to counting my points yesterday I'm aiming to save 2 each day and earn 1 activity point each day too.

 

[GOS]

I put a bit on, but I expected that having to eat out all weekend.

Its not defested me though - I got straight back to counting my points yesterday I'm aiming to save 2 each day and earn 1 activity point each day too.

Well you don't sound disheartened, quite the opposite and as you know why you put on that's the first step.

 

[captchris]

Good morning everyone...

Just finishing up my Fruity Pebbles and catching up on last evenings and this mornings posts.

Heading out to the golf course in a few minutes. It should be a good time. I just hope I don't do too bad. I haven't swung a club in a few years!

I will have more pictures to post later today.

 

[goslingl]

Good morning all! We are getting ready for the wedding which is on Sat. It has been very stressful the last week or so but it will be over soon. I will have some great stories for CC. The cruise is one of the things getting me through all of the drama. I am going to try and catch up on the thread.

 

[goslingl]

Can I get a googly?

 

[goslingl]

Only 4 more posts

 

[goslingl]

Is any one out there?

 

[goslingl]

Did I get it?