11/24/07 We are Better Than Leftovers!!! Nana Head reunion

[sirena]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Wow, Kathy, you are one active Disney Cruiser (and poster).

It's funny, our family is kinda backwards. I'm the one who plans everything and gets excited way too early. My wife will start getting excited (and planning) about the Monday before we leave. She tells me that I could be a travel agent if my current job doesn't work out.

Let's see if I can answer your questions. First of all, I'm always outnumbered. I live with 3 females. So, this thread is no different. On our Feb '06 cruise, we did western but not cozumel. We went to Costa Maya instead. My wife and I are originally from NJ but now live in PA. We only moved 1 state over. Not too adventurous.

We are looking forward to this cruise, but there are a lot of calender pages to flip in the meantime. I'll try to keep up with you guys when work and family allows me. It's nice to meet both of you. Now, lets get some more people. I see the week before and after us are pretty active. Take care.

Jim

Hi Jim,
I joined not too long ago and I am trying to read previous posts. My DH tells me the same thing. Actually everyone that travels calls me to find them cheap airfares online.

How did you like Costa Maya? We are going in Sept. but I plan to go to Mahajual beach and do some shopping. No excursions with the kids (DS1 and DD4) b/c I don't think they would tolerate it.

 

[sirena]

Hi all. I can't believe I registered so I can join this post My mom is taking my husband, myself and our three girls on our first disney cruise!! I don't know who is more excited, me or the girls (11, 9 on board and 6 at time of cruising). Looking forward to chatting with you and passing the time away until we can go.

Deana

Hi Deana,
My DD will be celebrating her 6th bday onboard. It would be great to find her some friends so she can spend time with them at the OC.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Great job Sirena,
I hope they will join us too. I am always on the lookout for new people too.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
we just got home from seeing, "Over the Hedge". It was pretty cute. My grandkids would love it!!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy,
everyone must of had a busy weekend because this board has been very quiet all weekend!
We are getting lots of rain this weekend here. I did watch the Wonder pull out on the port cam and it looked like The weather was good. I was happy for them because when it rains the sail away party is always moved into the atrium. It just isnt as much fun inside, way to crowded too.

I didnt do much around here today, mostly laundry and a little shopping.

Hope some of you may have something more exciting to share to keep this thread bumped up!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy everyone,

This is a little off topic but wanted to let you know that I will become a mommy again this Friday!!!

Of course this time it will be a 4 legged kid

Friday night while we were out back a starving dog came to us. A Boston Terrier. She had been abused. So we fed her, but had to call dog control because she wasnt ours and we couldnt let her just wander and starve or get run over!!
Anyway we talked about her all weekend and today DH called me from the shelter. He went there and told them we wanted to adopt her
They would of put her down in a day or two.
So after they spay and give her shots we can pick her up, which will be Friday!!

Now it has been 20 plus years since I have had a dog, so I need to buy everything, just like bringing a baby home

I am soooo excited!!! My youngest kid is 23 1/2, so it will be a lot of company for me as I am home alone all day while DH works. I am retired early due to health issues, so this will be great !!!

If anyone has any ideas for a name for her, please tell me ASAP. I am really struggling with a name, just like naming our kids!!

Any adive or tips would be greatly appreciated,

kathy

 

[sirena]

Congratulations! Post some pics of the baby You should pick a Disney name that fits her...

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy everyone,

I have had a few people suggest some names. several have said Minnie because she has big eyes and ears like Minnie Mouse has. Buttercup is also been suggested more than once. So many cute names and only one dog!!

I went shopping to get a few things for our next cruise, but i forgot about it and wound up buying a doggie carrier, bed, harness and leash instead?? Also made a appt with a vet for a check up and an appt for a groomer this saturday. so we are all set, just need some food for doggie to eat. Need to decide on a name before she arrives!!!


Hope everyone has been having a great day today. Our thread has been pretty quiet lately. Guess everyone is busy with fun family things over the summer months.
Hopefully this will bump us up to page one again for awhile,

kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Good Morning all,

Well things are going ok today in Florida. Lots of sun this morning, but thunderstorms this afternoon. that is normal this time of the year.

well I think we are down to just a few names for the doggie.
Minnie, Buttercup, Princess, Pixie.
But I could change that totally by friday.
This is worse than naming the kids when they were born!! At least then i had 9 months to decide!!!

well have a great day everyone, if you have a opinion on a name , please let me know!!

kathy

 

[lvstitch]

Hello

I'm back, still learning a new job (same job different department) but finally had some time to post.

Kathy, I think you should name her Lucky because she is so lucky to have found wonderful people like you and your husband to save her. You will enjoy her company so much. Life just isn't the same without a dog.

I haven't watched the ships set sail in a long time. I need to make sure I do that this weekend. Speaking of which, I am very excited because I have a 4 day weekend Haven't had one of those in a long time. Planning a little shopping, bbqing, sunning and going to see "The Devil wears Prada". I read the book and loved it. It was kind of the way my life was in my last job. I'm so glad I can watch it in the movies instead of live it

Deana, when are you coming to Vegas? It's still hot here but not as bad as it was last week. It's only around 102 with crazy thunderstorms and down pours but that's a Vegas summer.

OK, back to work

 

[4girlslovemickey]

Hey everyone, just giving us a bump. Heading out for Vegas on Sunday Christine. Will be at the Rio until Friday. Have a great day everyone!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Have fun in Vegas!!!!

Maybe you will win enough to pay for another cruise???

We had considered the name Lucky at one point, but we had a dog named that when I was a kid. He wasnt so lucky, he got ran over, so too many sad feelings with that name. But i do appreciate the suggestion. I am still deciding. She is such a sad looking dog with huge bown cow eyes and big ears. So hard to find a name to fit her.

Out of all the friends and family most seem to like Minnie because they say the big eyes and ears remind them of Minnie mouse, but I am not sure.I may just have to be around her a little while to get a better idea of what seems right.

well anybody got plans for the 4th, besides a trip to Vegas??

we are staying home and just play in the pool some, maybe BBQ and jsut get to know the new doggie.. DH has to finish the fence too. so our weekend is all filled up. Around here there are so many tourists on the holidays we usually dont go out.

Have a great day,
kathy

 

[lvstitch]

Around here there are so many tourists on the holidays we usually dont go out.

I know that feeling. We avoid the strip as much as we can. Even the local casinos are a mad house.

Sorry about Lucky Whatever you do don't name her Stitch Unless of course you want a really bad dog. Pixie would be my next choice.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

HAPPY FRIDAY !!!

Today the doggie stork will finally arrive!
Sometime this afternoon I can go pick up the new dog. I have to call at noon to see when.
She is getting spayed this morning and her shots too.
Se wont be a happy doggie today I'm sure.
But I will baby her and in a couple days she will be over being sore and we will get better aquainted.
I would say it is here today but then I think of the temps in Vegas and decide I'd better not complain!!

Jim, Iknow you said your from PA. Any flooding around your area?? I hope not, I was thinking about you when I heard the news a couple days ago. Hope you are high and dry!!

have a great weekend everyone.

Enjoy the Vegas trip!!

Kathy

 

[lvstitch]

You're gettin' a doggie today It sounds like she is going to be one spoiled pup. Are you going to watch the shuttle tomorrow? I heard it is going to take extra long to get to the port because so many people go out there to watch it.

Jim, hope all is well.

It's not too hot here today it's only 106.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Made it home ok with Minnie.
She is not feeling very good, soreness from being fixed and a series of shots. But she is laying on my feet as I type, so she must be bonding with me some.
First thing she did when we got home was run and hide under our diningroom table. I got under there with her for awhile and soon she was checking out the house. Did have a potty accident.
well got to go and check on Minnie.
Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy,
we were almost to page 3.
Thought I'd better give us a bump!
Well I was all set to watch the shuttle launch from our backyard yesterday, but no such luck
Suppose to try to launch again today, but we have lots of cloud cover, so probably wont be able to see it. Oh well, guess I could , but it's just not quite the same as seeing it in person.
DH is almost done with the fence. he has worked so hard everyday for several days to get it done. I am glad he gets tuesday off, he will need it after working so hard all weekend.
He has discovered that he has more muscles than he remembers and that maybe putting up a 6 ft wooden fence at age 50+ isnt the smartest thing he has ever done But they wanted almost $5000 just to install it. Plus materials. So he is doing it himself. It isnt the first one he has put up for us, but at our age I think it will be the last. Next time we will pay someone else to do it!!! To many sore muscles andit has been extra hot and humid out. 8 hours today should finish it up.
well hope you all have agreat 4th. Let me know how your doing when you get the chance. I will try to keep us bumped up to page one so maybe new people will see us and join in.

Happy 4th

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy,
Just keeping us bumped up!

I know everyone is doing things for the 4th , but i am home so I will try to keep us bumped up so maybe others will see our thread and join us.
Have a great 4th.

kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy,
Just keeping us bumped up!

I taught Minnie to play tug of war yesterday.

That's about it from here today.

kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We had a very interesting 4th.
The neighbor behind us had a rather good size fire in the middle of his yard. His house was safe, but it was very close to his chicken coop. It was even burning up a couple of trees. I heard a loud boom and then there was BIG flames. it was much louder than fireworks, so not sure what caused it, but it was scary because the wind was blowing our way. I stood up on the edge of a fence board so I could look over our fence to keep an eye on it. DH went upstairs and watched fromt he bedroom window. It was about 15 minutes before the fire department arrived. This is the 2nd time in 3 months that man has had a fire in his yard. we are very dry here, lots of brush fires around, so that may have something to do with it.
Then Minnie was all upset with the noises and bright flashes. She was barking ( for the first time) and running wildly around the yard. I finally got her in the house. But the fireworks kept going until midnight, so we had a long night here. I felt like a new mom with a fussy baby having to stay up most of the night!! I thought those days were done with, over 24 years ago!!

Well I hope everyone has had a great 4th.
Kathy

 

[lvstitch]

Gosh, Kathy that sounds pretty scary to have a fire so close to you. I'm sure your husband was worried about the fence he just spent the past few days putting up

Our 4th was great, had a bunch of people over for a BBQ and than did some fireworks. It wasn't too hot here so we were able to spend some time outside which was really nice. It was overcast the entire weekend so didn't really get much of a tan oh well, there is always next weekend