10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #25

[gstroop28]

How do you pack that bike for 5 weeks? Do you pull a little trailer behind it?


That's me...I find them on ebay. They are from the disneystore. Just put in disney dress or mickey dress to search for them. Sometime you can find skirts in the same fabric.

Thanks Becky! I will have to look for that. I'd love to get dresses for me and the girls and then matching fabric for a shirt for Dave!

 

[Timon]

Walked the beach again, the weather has been beautiful. I meant to bring my camera but forogt. the humidity is on 45% so it is really nice. The beach is packed though. Wlaked around chairs, floats, boogie boards, and lots of tan bodies!!!

Sounds absolutely wonderful!!

I hope everyone gets the excursions they want this weekend. I can't believe that you all are 90 days away, I'm excited for you, yet still very sad we can't join you. There has to be a KK3 though right?

I'm sure there will be a KK3 for your poor girl!

yep. this is correct. Sunday at 12:01 a.m. for those on the East Coast and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. for us lucky ducks on the West Coast.

10pm for us on Mountain time

 

[Timon]

Welcome back Angie Did you get all caught up yet?

 

[disgrits]

Cruise question--when do they start handing out upgrades? 30 days out?

 

[Timon]

Since this is supposed to debut in October, and we are the last cruise of October, we should see it, right?

Sure sounds like it

 

[gstroop28]

HOLY CANNOLI!!! It took all day, but I am all caught up!!! I didn't do multi-quotes on peoples posts because we would be here FOREVER!! Here are a couple of highlights/responses:

Nancy - hope Kristen made it safely to Arizona!!

LOVE all the pictures that Chris, Heather and Karen have been posting about the cruise - makes me all that more excited!!!!

I have GOT to get working on my FE - got all the materials, just need to put it together (Yes Mike, I am SURE you will be able to laugh at it!)

Walt and Di - Love the grandkids pics! I remember doing Shot Put when I was in High School - lots of fun!

Welcome Bailey!!!!

Lori - love the BG pics - you are right - I SHOULD have played hookey from work and come with you guys - looks like lots of fun (of course, I WORKED there when I was a teenager - you would have thought I'd be sick of that place, but I'm not!)

Joanne - I'm not making one of the Fancy ones that are sold on Ebay, however after buying the fabric, I could have gotten it for about the same price or cheaper if I bought it - oh well - it will be made with love (and/or FRUSTRATION as I'm not a great sew person (put sewer, but that just didn't look right!!))

My girls went to P'Cola beach last night and had a great time!!

Karen - I forgot to eat Eli's cheesecake!!! Oh no!!!! But I did eat authentic Chicago Pizza - from Edwardos. YUMMY!!!!!!

I'll have to come up with a trip report because I did so much fun stuff. I'll post a little bit after this one....

 

[gstroop28]

Had a BLAST in Chicago!!! The night before we went, I called Amtrak and upgraded to a Family Sleeper car and had SUCH a relaxing trip (highly recommend it!)

Got to Chi-town late on Thursday morning, went to lots of good workshops and the general session and we found out what all the new fall products were going to be. They presented it in a play format - a la Snow White - except it was called "Snow Lisa and the 7 Elves" - really cute!!

Thurs night - went to Edwardos for authentic deep dish pizza. YUMMY!

Friday - I played hookey and didn't go to ANY workshops. I walked around Chicago, went shopping (saw the American Girl store and the DISNEY store!!) Went up into the Sears Tower (waited in line for 2 hours, but TOTALLY worth it!!) Then walked by their theater downtown to see if they had any cheap seats to Jersey Boys - they had ONE left for $25 - and I TOOK it!! Saw that show and it was good (not great, but good)

Saturday - was a good girl and went to all my stuff. They had drawings throughout the days and with over 3000 people there, they only drew for about 30 prizes overall (mostly $100 in Pampered Chef products). The last drawing was for a laptop. They gave away 3 of them. Guess who won one of them??? ME!! (So if anyone plays Bingo on the cruise - sit next to me.... I win ALOT of stuff....)

Went to the WhiteSox game and had to leave before it was over to catch train home. LOTS of fun!!! Hot dog was YUMMY!!! (Had orange soda since I don't drink beer.... )

Came home on the train - I upgraded again to a small little roomette since I had to work on Monday and it was worth EVERY penny!!! Slept like a log and got home late Sunday night.

Whew - quick report and I posted some pictures on Facebook... will try to post some more here once I download them into Photobucket.

Have a great rest of the day!!

 

[Timon]

Cruise question--when do they start handing out upgrades? 30 days out?

I have seen reports everywhere from 30 days out all the way up to check-in at the port. I'm hoping for 30 days

 

[gstroop28]

Here are a couple of pictures from my trip....

On our way to the train (still refreshed!!)

Snow Lisa and the Elves (and Elvises) - wasn't as cheesy as it looks!!

On the way out of the game - my 2 friends (with their Beach Towels)

Wahoo Women - our Selling Team (I'm on the end at the right hand side)

 

[minnieandmickey]

Thanks Becky! I will have to look for that. I'd love to get dresses for me and the girls and then matching fabric for a shirt for Dave!

There are shirts for men that match the dresses, try looking for those on ebay as well, that is where I got my hubby's.

 

[minnieandmickey]

for your poor girl

Thanks Cass. She is doing ok, has taken her 2nd pain pill, has ice packs on both cheeks. She's sore but not a complainer. Although she keeps watching this "A Haunting" show, I've seen 3 exorcisms so far, thankfully they are mild.

 

[Timon]

Had a BLAST in Chicago!!! The night before we went, I called Amtrak and upgraded to a Family Sleeper car and had SUCH a relaxing trip (highly recommend it!)

Got to Chi-town late on Thursday morning, went to lots of good workshops and the general session and we found out what all the new fall products were going to be. They presented it in a play format - a la Snow White - except it was called "Snow Lisa and the 7 Elves" - really cute!!

Thurs night - went to Edwardos for authentic deep dish pizza. YUMMY!

Friday - I played hookey and didn't go to ANY workshops. I walked around Chicago, went shopping (saw the American Girl store and the DISNEY store!!) Went up into the Sears Tower (waited in line for 2 hours, but TOTALLY worth it!!) Then walked by their theater downtown to see if they had any cheap seats to Jersey Boys - they had ONE left for $25 - and I TOOK it!! Saw that show and it was good (not great, but good)

Saturday - was a good girl and went to all my stuff. They had drawings throughout the days and with over 3000 people there, they only drew for about 30 prizes overall (mostly $100 in Pampered Chef products). The last drawing was for a laptop. They gave away 3 of them. Guess who won one of them??? ME!! (So if anyone plays Bingo on the cruise - sit next to me.... I win ALOT of stuff....)

Went to the WhiteSox game and had to leave before it was over to catch train home. LOTS of fun!!! Hot dog was YUMMY!!! (Had orange soda since I don't drink beer.... )

Came home on the train - I upgraded again to a small little roomette since I had to work on Monday and it was worth EVERY penny!!! Slept like a log and got home late Sunday night.

Whew - quick report and I posted some pictures on Facebook... will try to post some more here once I download them into Photobucket.

Have a great rest of the day!!

Wow, sounds like a fabulous time Angie!!! I've only ever seen the Chicago airport and the outskirts of it

 

[Walt & Di]

How do you pack that bike for 5 weeks? Do you pull a little trailer behind it?

Do you mean like these guys from Canada?

Prefer the Harley way.

Pack 2 days and wash on fourth day. Bring shorts and t-shirt to wear while washing, dress for afternoon drinks in the hotel or a swim in the pool. (bathing suits are packed as well)...

Walt

 

[disgrits]

Do you mean like these guys from Canada?

Prefer the Harley way.

Pack 2 days and wash on fourth day. Bring shorts and t-shirt to wear while washing, dress for afternoon drinks in the hotel or a swim in the pool. (bathing suits are packed as well)...

Walt

You are living the dream, Big Daddy!

 

[disgrits]

Where are y'all headed to next, Walt?

 

[minnieandmickey]

Do you mean like these guys from Canada?

Prefer the Harley way.

Pack 2 days and wash on fourth day. Bring shorts and t-shirt to wear while washing, dress for afternoon drinks in the hotel or a swim in the pool. (bathing suits are packed as well)...

Walt

understand the harley way, but the way I pack, it would have to be the canadian way. I envy you guys, can't wait for the updates.

 

[Walt & Di]

Where are y'all headed to next, Walt?

Highlights:
1. 3 days Durango CO
2. 8 days Sturgis SD
3. 2 days Yellowstone
4. 1 day Grand Teton
5. 3 days Utah's Bryce NP, Canyon Reef NP, Zion NP
6. 2 days Grand Canyon

Should be fun..

Walt

 

[Timon]

Walt & Di, you guys must have good backs I would die if I had to ride that for more than an hour

I will live vicariously through you guys, sounds like a great way to travel

I'm with Becky though, Canadians know how to pack

 

[Walt & Di]

understand the harley way, but the way I pack, it would have to be the canadian way. I envy you guys, can't wait for the updates.

Forgot, use the US Postal Service to send home any purchased items or overpacked items. Last trip, mailed four packages...

Walt

 

[cntkg1]

We should plan another pic, most definitely. When's a good time?

Since we don't have to worry about little kids, I'll leave that up to those who will be busier. We're good with anything. Were we still thinking about the stairs in front of Lumiere's?

Yes, we are doing Palo, but this time we are going to make sure to tell them what we like and don't like. Oh, and we are going to find out where Jeff is sitting,asked to be seated right next to them, and make out all night.....

Won't Rob mind if you're making out with Jeff?

My sister says he has the perfect body for swimming...the next michael phelps minus the bong....

You're a hoot!

That's Bev's mum

I thought maybe it was a picture crasher.

Had a BLAST in Chicago!!! The night before we went, I called Amtrak and upgraded to a Family Sleeper car and had SUCH a relaxing trip (highly recommend it!)

Got to Chi-town late on Thursday morning, went to lots of good workshops and the general session and we found out what all the new fall products were going to be. They presented it in a play format - a la Snow White - except it was called "Snow Lisa and the 7 Elves" - really cute!!

Thurs night - went to Edwardos for authentic deep dish pizza. YUMMY!

Friday - I played hookey and didn't go to ANY workshops. I walked around Chicago, went shopping (saw the American Girl store and the DISNEY store!!) Went up into the Sears Tower (waited in line for 2 hours, but TOTALLY worth it!!) Then walked by their theater downtown to see if they had any cheap seats to Jersey Boys - they had ONE left for $25 - and I TOOK it!! Saw that show and it was good (not great, but good)

Saturday - was a good girl and went to all my stuff. They had drawings throughout the days and with over 3000 people there, they only drew for about 30 prizes overall (mostly $100 in Pampered Chef products). The last drawing was for a laptop. They gave away 3 of them. Guess who won one of them??? ME!! (So if anyone plays Bingo on the cruise - sit next to me.... I win ALOT of stuff....)

Went to the WhiteSox game and had to leave before it was over to catch train home. LOTS of fun!!! Hot dog was YUMMY!!! (Had orange soda since I don't drink beer.... )

Came home on the train - I upgraded again to a small little roomette since I had to work on Monday and it was worth EVERY penny!!! Slept like a log and got home late Sunday night.

Whew - quick report and I posted some pictures on Facebook... will try to post some more here once I download them into Photobucket.

Have a great rest of the day!!

Whew!!! Sounds like you had a great time Angie. Now about those pictures......