11-29-08 Nanaheads 3:Tiara Bob & The Dreamboats reunion Cruise CONTINUED

[jollyg]

Sorry Greg, but Austin enjoying the 75 degree day

Ok, rub it in!

75 degrees sure sounds good though! Actually, if it all of a sudden warmed up to 75 degree here in Idaho all the snow would melt and the river would overflow and flood my house with allot more water then the accident we just had.

Good night,

Greg

 

[disneediva]

Morning nanas, off to work today so I will check in later

 

[dsparks]

Thought I'd say good morning before I left this morning. Off to get groceries, bank, and because the mailman won't stop --the bank, etc etc etc.

We are suppose to get another 4 inches of snow. Like everywhere else we are running out of money for snow removal and the pot holes are horrible.

Check back in later.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

just a quick good morning. well today is the moving sale, so wish me luck. I am already too tired to care much.
at least I was smart enough to start at 10 not 8 a.m. like most do.

Ususally its only the first 2 hours that are really busy.
hope to check back tonight, but dont count on it, I may be asleep.

wish me luck!!

kathy

 

[jd99]

Hey Kim did you see this excusion...it has turtles:

Island Tour & Snorkeling with Stingrays
Escape to the Cayman Turtle Farm on an island tour before making your way to Stingray City for a one-of-kind chance to swim and feed real stingrays.

Just so you know the turtle farm is kinda icky. LOTS of turtles in holding tanks on top of each other, etc. You get to hold a turtle but mostly it's a little sad. I think I have a picture somewhere of the place from when we were in GC for a week a few years ago. I'll search later and post if so.

 

[TiggerKing]

Good morning everyone!

Well, it is good to be back home, but I sure do miss the 80+ degree weather in Tampa!

Hope everyone has had a good week!

 

[POOHWHORH]

I found some water cups the other day that you can put inside your bathing suit or sundress or whatever...............so I'm all set. Much cheaper than a lift.

Something inside your top... not sure but i think i think i saw that at the dinner table from Tonya

 

[POOHWHORH]

just a quick good morning. well today is the moving sale, so wish me luck. I am already too tired to care much.
at least I was smart enough to start at 10 not 8 a.m. like most do.

Ususally its only the first 2 hours that are really busy.
hope to check back tonight, but dont count on it, I may be asleep.

wish me luck!!

kathy

 

[woogal]

Something inside your top... not sure but i think i think i saw that at the dinner table from Tonya

So did I

 

[POOHWHORH]

Hey Wendy? Looks like your shirt's a little off-kilter there Guess that would explain all the beads

I thought it was just shirt off

 

[jollyg]

WOOOHOOO!!

Got my state and federal tax refund today!

Time to pay off the cruise!!

Greg

 

[TiggerKing]

WOOOHOOO!!

Got my state and federal tax refund today!

Time to pay off the cruise!!

Greg

Now Greg (as the financial analyst in me comes out), you know that you should place that money in a 6 month CD so that when the actual due date for the cruise arrives you not only have the payoff, but you will also have interest to cover tips, drinks, excursions, etc.

Sorry, just jealous that I haven't even been home enough to open my tax software. Of course, when you have 12 feet of snow on the ground in Idaho, not a whole lot to do, is there?

 

[lvstitch]

Greg
Christine-Jacob made honor roll and he just got the lead part in Oliver. Guess what he wants as a reward? Yep-a friggin' turtle.................

Oh gosh, they smell so bad. Joey had one that he got at the San Gennaro feast in NYC. His name was Pepino. He was so gross, I have to say I was happy when I can home from work one day and Pepino was sleepin' with the fishes good luck with that.

 

[jollyg]

Now Greg (as the financial analyst in me comes out), you know that you should place that money in a 6 month CD so that when the actual due date for the cruise arrives you not only have the payoff, but you will also have interest to cover tips, drinks, excursions, etc.

Sorry, just jealous that I haven't even been home enough to open my tax software. Of course, when you have 12 feet of snow on the ground in Idaho, not a whole lot to do, is there?

Hey Bob,

I did think about that. I use to be able to get 5-6% in a CD, but it looks like they've come down to about 3.5%. (I guess even at 3.5% I still stand to earn enough for tips!)

Actually I'm putting everything on my airline miles card and then paying it off so I can get a couple of free tickets by the time we fly out.

Later,

Greg

 

[disneediva]

just for the record work sucks, but I did lose 11 pounds in my first month of sucky dieting

 

[POOHWHORH]

just for the record work sucks, but I did lose 11 pounds in my first month of sucky dieting

GOOD JOB

 

[woogal]

Disney World Plans to Create an 'American Idol' Attraction at Hollywood Studios Theme Park

DERRIK J. LANG
AP Features

Feb 07, 2008 17:25 EST

Disney World is about to get a little pitchy, dawg.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live performance attraction based on "American Idol" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park — formerly called Disney-MGM Studios — in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

"Our goal is to try to recreate the excitement of those 24 people who show up on that 'American Idol' stage," Disney Parks chairman Jay Rasulo told The Associated Press. "We believe many, many viewers want to know exactly how that feels, and we're going to try to reproduce that feeling for them."

Much like the hugely popular Fox singing competition, the as-yet-unnamed attraction — scheduled to open in late 2008 — will allow theme park guests to audition then perform before a live studio audience inside the Hollywood Studios' theater space formerly occupied by the "Doug Live!" and "Superstar Television" attractions.

Disney licensed the rights to create the attraction from "Idol" co-producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia, despite the fact "American Idol" airs on Fox and Disney owns broadcast competitor ABC.

"It is owned by us, so we can extend the brand in the off-air space in the ways that we want to," said Keith Hindle, FremantleMedia's licensing vice president. "We don't see this in any way as a NewsCorp. vs. Disney debate. That's never been part of the discussion, and it's not something that's relevant to us. It's just part of 'American Idol.'"

The attraction's details are still being worked out, but it will probably operate something like this: Theme park guests ages 14 and up will be able to audition for a Disney casting producer. Those who pass the test will be selected to appear in one of the park's "Idol" stage shows. Rasulo anticipates six to eight such shows a day.

Backstage, the performers will receive hair and makeup touchups from a stylist and singing tips from a vocal coach. Then, the guests will perform on an "Idol"-like set in front of a live audience and three judges. No, not Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Instead, Rasulo says it's likely three audience members will be selected to evaluate the performers while a live host will keep the show moving.

Top audience vote-getters will compete in a grand finale show at the end of each day. Overall daily champs will win a special front-of-the-line pass at a regional audition for the actual "American Idol" show. Hindle says Disney winners won't be given any special treatment during the real audition, just the ability to skip ahead.

Because of eligibility differences — namely, the TV show's 16- to 28-year-old age limit — winners may be offered the option of transferring their pass to a friend or family member, but they won't be allowed to sell it. Daily champs too young to audition for the real deal could save the pass until they're old enough to compete, according to Hindle.

But will there be enough Fantasias and Sanyayas to keep theme park audiences captivated?

"I know that there's enough talent on any given day in our theme parks to keep people entertained," said Rasulo.

Beyond the attraction, Hindle says actual "Idol" stars may make appearances throughout the year and merchandise designed by both FremantleMedia and Disney's product divisions especially for the attraction would be available for sale.

"It's a very collaborative process," Hindle said. "Disney knows more about live stage productions that we ever will. We know more about our TV show that Disney ever will. Exactly how this will manifest it is something that will be mutually approved by all parties. We're looking to Disney to see how their guests like to be entertained."
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Source: AP Features

 

[TiggerKing]

Hey Bob,

I did think about that. I use to be able to get 5-6% in a CD, but it looks like they've come down to about 3.5%. (I guess even at 3.5% I still stand to earn enough for tips!)

Actually I'm putting everything on my airline miles card and then paying it off so I can get a couple of free tickets by the time we fly out.

Later,

Greg

Yeah, the interest rates are so low that it almost isn't worth having a savings accounty anymore. Maybe I just need to book a few more cruise...hmm...

I just had to harrass someone today, and Shell won't talk to me any more!

 

[woogal]

I just had to harrass someone today, and Shell won't talk to me any more!

Sure I will ... if you're nice ... AND if I get a REALLY nice birthday present ...

 

[Dixielady908]

Afternoon all:

Well just getting ready to take Jack to the vet...so pixiedust please, so it will not be anything serious.....hes still bleeding and the last day or so has not been acting like himself.....I'm just really worried....

Wow I cant belive we are on page 14 already......

Take care all
Later
Denise