10-Oct-2009 - Eastern Magic St. Croix

[davidls]

[COLOR="SandyBrown"]davidls - could you please send some of that warm Florida weather to the midwest? We dream of living in Florida - maybe someday![/QUOTE][/COLOR]

Uuuuuummmmpppppppp!!!............Uuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!! I'm trying to get that sunshine up to you guys!!!! Uuuuuuuuuupppppphhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
I'm doing my best, doin' any good so far????? (I think I might have hurt myself on that last one!!!!) I've been seeing on our weather report down here that ya'll ain't been doin' too well in the weather dept. Our weatherman likes to show what kind of weather you guys are havn' then show us what our's is going to be. Oh, well it ain't always a bed of roses down here either. During the summer it can get kinda of warm at times. But during the winter time..........pisssssssttt come'er IT"S NICE!!!!! I hope it starts getting nice for you guys as well.
Well, breaks over, gots to get back to the ol' grind. Talk to you soon.

 

[PaigerPoo]

Paige-

Welcome to the group! And believe it or not, it's actually 2008!

OMG! It's bad enough that im still writing 2007 on my checks!!! That would be my blonde alter ego making that and many more flubs in the future!

I already had a small breakdown today...had to let the DH in on the secret. Thought it was only fair, besides, i was gonna BURST if I didnt tell someone!

I'd love to get the kids to know eachother prior to the cruise! If all goes smoothly, we'll tell them this Christmas and then maybe we can do introductions in January? By the way, the ages I posted for our kiddos were their ages for the cruise. Today they are 4 (DD) and 13 (DS).I've already decided on the Trunk Bay Snorkel. The reviews look GREAT!

All for now! Gotta go do some laundry....hi ho, hi ho!

 

[TinksDH]

[COLOR="SandyBrown"]davidls - could you please send some of that warm Florida weather to the midwest? We dream of living in Florida - maybe someday!

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Uuuuuummmmpppppppp!!!............Uuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!! I'm trying to get that sunshine up to you guys!!!! Uuuuuuuuuupppppphhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
I'm doing my best, doin' any good so far????? (I think I might have hurt myself on that last one!!!!) I've been seeing on our weather report down here that ya'll ain't been doin' too well in the weather dept. Our weatherman likes to show what kind of weather you guys are havn' then show us what our's is going to be. Oh, well it ain't always a bed of roses down here either. During the summer it can get kinda of warm at times. But during the winter time..........pisssssssttt come'er IT"S NICE!!!!! I hope it starts getting nice for you guys as well.
Well, breaks over, gots to get back to the ol' grind. Talk to you soon. [/QUOTE]


Thanks for the early morning chuckle!

 

[davidls]

Hope this finds everyone happy and healthy this Saturday week-end.
Me....(oh, thanks for asking) I'm doin' just great. Work has slowed down some, and I can actually take a break now & then. Got some help at work.....still training the big dummy but he's catching on slow but sure. (He keeps asking the same questions over & over & over & over & over.......well you get the picture. I'd love to slap him upside the head like Mark Harmon does on NCIS.
Has everyones's weather gotten better? I sure hope so. It's great down here in sunny FL. The highs in the low 80's and the lows in the low to mid 60's. (Does that sound like I'm rubbing it in alittle?) I'm not trying too.......
Well, gots to go, we're going to have some new flooring installed, and I need to finish moving some furniture. (Oh, my aching back!!!) Talk to ya'll soon

 

[MJGirl]

Hi David ... Weather here was good today. It did snow on Thursday, but was gon by Friday morning. Today was nice. I spent the day scrapbooking my Europe trip, got 16 pages done today. Not bad for a first timer!

Anyhow .. Been up since 7:00 am ... Time to crash! Take care!

 

[PaigerPoo]

I spent the day scrapbooking my Europe trip, got 16 pages done today. Not bad for a first timer!

I can already tell it's gonna be a great trip! Your a SCRAPPER!! I just happen to own my own Scrapbook Store up here in Oregon. It's called Paiges In Time. Would the thread Gods frown on me giving you my web address? I dont sell online, but if your ever in Oregon, you'll know where im at!

We're definatly ready for some sunshine up here. Been snowing on & off all day and for the last 2 days here. None of it's sticking though! Wish ole man weather would make up his mind!

 

[davidls]

Mary, glad to hear your weather is getting better. PaigerPoo, sorry to hear it's still snowing up your way. I've tried to send some of our sunshine up north, don't know if I've been sucessful or not. (I actually pulled something the last attempt I made) Finally getting better though.

I don't know anything about this scrapbooking ya'll are talking about. We have some things from our last Disney Cruise we want to protect, is scrapebooking a way to protect some of these? For example we have our "Pirates In The Caribbean" menus we would like to keep. Is scrapbooking the way to go with these menus?

Well gots to go. Need to run to Lowe's and get some things for the ol' homestead. Hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!

 

[MJGirl]

I can already tell it's gonna be a great trip! Your a SCRAPPER!! I just happen to own my own Scrapbook Store up here in Oregon. It's called Paiges In Time. Would the thread Gods frown on me giving you my web address? I dont sell online, but if your ever in Oregon, you'll know where im at!

We're definatly ready for some sunshine up here. Been snowing on & off all day and for the last 2 days here. None of it's sticking though! Wish ole man weather would make up his mind!

Hi Paige ... Yesterday was my first scrapping event. It was fun and I think I'm hooked! I googled your store. It looks like you have a lot of planned events. The event I went to yesterday was like your event for the DC trip. We went from 8 to 8 and raised funds for a church camp. It was fun!

 

[PaigerPoo]

I don't know anything about this scrapbooking ya'll are talking about. We have some things from our last Disney Cruise we want to protect, is scrapebooking a way to protect some of these? For example we have our "Pirates In The Caribbean" menus we would like to keep. Is scrapbooking the way to go with these menus?

As a seasoned scrapper I highly reccommend getting those menus into an acid free type album. Inevitably, they will fade or tear if you dont get them some protection! OR if you have a scanner, you can go to my digital scrapbooking website and get them into a professionally bound and stitched album...along with your photos! (Google my store and check the home page for more info on my Heritage Makers website...it's free till you click "PUBLISH")
I have albums dedicated just to Disneyland, Our 2001 Wonder Cruise, 2001 Disney World Trip and plan on having another just for this next trip! It's one reason im hoping Disney Cruise Line is now doing the Photo Pass on board the ship. For all the great pics they take, it's worth the price of the disc!

The Scrapbook Bug bite is very potent! I was bitten 14 years ago and look where it's gotten me! My hubby rides motorcycles, but he says my hobby/job is still more expensive than his....in the long run! hmmmm, i dont know bout that! And I dont have to wear a helmet while I scrap!

This morning we had fog, at noon it was snowing, 2pm hail, 3pm rain, 4pm a GORGEOUS rainbow in my front yard and since 5 pm it's been a drizzle. Davidls, Thanks for the Rainbow!!!

All 4 now gang! Have a GREAT WEEK!
Paige

 

[Tinkermom3]

Good morning everyone! Our weather has improved a bit, it is at least a bit warmer but we had high winds this morning. We have a very large branch in our yard that fell off of a neighbors tree. I made my kids wait on the porch for the bus, yikes!

I can't wait for sunshine and warm weather so I can get out into my yard and do some gardening!

So, in order to get to know one another a bit more I thought I would ask what everyone does for a living. I see Paige runs her own scrapbook store, I love the name!

I work for a "mega-church" and am in children's ministry as the director of elementary programming. We have about 700-800 elementary kids come through on a Sunday and another 200 on Wednesdays. I love my job!

Ok, I am off to DD6's school, to help with 1st grade math facts. When it comes to math, 1st grade is about all I can handle!

 

[MJGirl]

Great idea Lisa (tinkermom3)

My name is Mary Jane and I work in IT, for a P&C insurance company. I've been here for 19 years, so I must be doing something right!!! My daughter Kirstyn is almost 18. She is working on finishing Highschool, then we'll see what the future holds!

Regarding the weather here ... Drizzling up here. Looks like the sunshine David sent might make it here by Wednesday. I sure hope we are done with alll the snow.

I think I am addicted to Scrapping and theatre and Disney, but not necessariliy in that order. I am Canadian, so my spelling may look different, but to me it is correct , and yes, I do say eh! a lot .

Take care

Mary Jane

 

[TinksDH]

So, in order to get to know one another a bit more I thought I would ask what everyone does for a living

Hi, my name is Mike. ("Hi, Mike!"). I have been a closet Disneyholic for 8 years. I'm married to Tinkermom3, who had this great idea to get people to post what they do for a living.

I work for DuPont in their packaging business. I am a marketing manager, and have been with them for 20 years this June. No, I do NOT know Jeff Gordon, but have met him a few times.

I am NOT addicted to scrapping, but AM a major photography enthusiast. Unfortunately, I don't get to shoot as much as I'd like. Long term (actually within the next 7 years) I'd like to move to Florida as I HATE the snow. No offense MJGirl, eh...?

 

[MJGirl]

Long term (actually within the next 7 years) I'd like to move to Florida as I HATE the snow. No offense MJGirl, eh...?

Hi Mike ... None taken .... I hate it too!

Mary Jane

 

[DenverVal]

I seem to have lost my subscription - I wasn't really MIA, or ignoring anybody (Donna!).

I admire you scrappers, my sister is an avid scrapper. I would just rather someone else do it - it's never gonna happen for me unless I can figure out a way to freeze time. I don't even seem to be able to even get my photos printed, which is the first step in creating a scrapbook...

I'd rather make quilts. Those I always seem to have time for!

 

[MJGirl]

I seem to have lost my subscription - I wasn't really MIA, or ignoring anybody (Donna!).

I admire you scrappers, my sister is an avid scrapper. I would just rather someone else do it - it's never gonna happen for me unless I can figure out a way to freeze time. I don't even seem to be able to even get my photos printed, which is the first step in creating a scrapbook...

I'd rather make quilts. Those I always seem to have time for!

I admire your quilt making skills!!! I can't even sew a straight line

 

[davidls]

Hi, my name is Mike. ("Hi, Mike!"). I have been a closet Disneyholic for 8 years. I'm married to Tinkermom3, who had this great idea to get people to post what they do for a living.

I work for DuPont in their packaging business. I am a marketing manager, and have been with them for 20 years this June. No, I do NOT know Jeff Gordon, but have met him a few times.

I am NOT addicted to scrapping, but AM a major photography enthusiast. Unfortunately, I don't get to shoot as much as I'd like. Long term (actually within the next 7 years) I'd like to move to Florida as I HATE the snow. No offense MJGirl, eh...?

Well I've been a hugh Disney Fan from them very first show I saw on TV. Can't remember if it was the Mickey Mouse Club or the Disney TV show, I was hooked!!

Great idea on sharing our employment with everyone. I am an estimator with a local commercial print company. I have only been with them for 6 years, but I have been in the printing game for over 32 years now. Started out operating a camera, and making the printing plates, then onto what we call stripping which assembles the negatives onto a piece of orange mylar that makes the printing plates. Next, I ran a press for awhile and then, I did this the longest, I was to become a pressroom manager. I got out of this because of being around the presses I have some hearing loss. Huh........ what did you say............ you'll have to speak up..............NOT THAT LOUD.......... I'm not that hard of hearing.Shhhhheeeeessshhhhh (Just for you guys only, if you are a lady stop reading here!!!! .....Pisssssstttt..... lean in a little closer guys........alittle closer......... this hard of hearing works pretty good when DW is bellowing at me from the kitchen because I did some stupid thing once again. "Huh........ what did you say sugar plum, sweetie pie, I'm sorry I didn't hear you."
Ok gals can start reading again. Oh hey you can count us in on that moving to Florida thing. We hate the snow too. Oh wait, we already live in Florida. Never mind!!!!!

 

[BananaButton]

I haven't looked at this thread in a long time and was surprised to find it at 8 pages already! In case anybody wants to know, we have a mere 555 days to go until we cruise! I am really looking forward to it. By that time I will have my youngest away at college for her freshman year and we will be "empty nesters". We actually are looking forward to that stage in our lives!
As far as my career - I work for the Dept of the Navy as a Contract Specialist. I've been employeed with the fed government for almost 10 years. Prior to that I held several positions in the health care field (I worked in the lab at a hospital as phlebotomist, worked in admissions, medical records, billing, worked for a medical insurance company as a member services rep, claims processor & claims auditor). Coming to work for the Navy at an Air Station and learning the aviation field was very overwhelming at first, but now I really love my job. My husband retired from 20 years in the Navy, and also works for the DoN as a Manpower Analyst.
And like many of you, we have our fingers crossed for a move to Florida at some point!

Nice to meet all of you!

 

[JeanC]

Thanks for the info on the mojito, Lisa!

We are off to WDW this Saturday -- staying at OKW. There will be 7 of us -- Sam and I and our daughter and her family of 7 (3 kids from 8 - 15). I'm really looking to WDW with the kids again -- the magic is so much more magical with young people along.

I've been looking at the weather for next week. Temps seem great but rain every day. I thought April was a low rain month. Hopefully it will be just the usual quick thunderstorms and not all day rain. I'm also hoping that it won't be TOO crowded since Easter was so early this year. I know the points on our timeshare are not in the high holiday season bracket.

Jean

 

[MJGirl]

Have fun Jean ... We'll be thinking about you (with envy) ... Hey David, your good wishes seem to be working. I can actually see grass!

Take care!

Mary Jane

 

[winotracy]

I seem to have lost my subscription - I wasn't really MIA, or ignoring anybody (Donna!).

Me too! I don't know how that happen. Gotta get caught up now. Welcome to all the new folks!