12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 4

[elaineteresa]

Also, I saw mention of an evening chocolate buffet meet for this board - are other things scheduled? I haven't sent my info and pics to Lisa yet.

What could I bring as an item to share at a meet? Probably something kids related?
I am already panicking about carrying it all. How do you all manage that?

oh - good morning all.

My TWINS say hi!!!

elaine, Giona, Jaea (5)

 

[DSharpe]

Hi all,
Pretty calm (by cult standards) today. Thank goodness, since we were in a cleaning frenzy today and I would have fallen so far behind!

My brother & his family are visiting, and tomorrow we're all heading to Hersheypark for the day. Weather should be great, and we'll have fun (it's pretty fun, even if it isn't Disney!)

Hey - we were in Hersheypark 2 sat's ago! It was HOT! Have a great time! Diana

 

[DSharpe]

V - those girls are toooo Qute! Eek! on the gator! Diana

 

[DSharpe]

I agree that the outsiders wouldn't understand the use of "Cult" but it can be our secret name.

I know what you mean - I feel the same way! Diana

 

[Jhalkias]

am I the only one who doesn't like nanas?

Poor John2 . . .

 

[DSharpe]

I don't know if this qualifies for a "MickeyPlan", but I have been hatching this idea for the last week . . .

I know this is not a very competitive group . . . (politically correct statement so as not to offend those who are so competitive that they probably cannot stand competition)

I also get the feeling that everyone here is quite happy with their weight, and not a one of us would want to shed a few pounds before the cruise . . .

But I'm going to try this anyway . . .

How about a competition to get us all healthier, and lighter before the cruise? I came up with an idea for a spreadsheet on Excel, that I have almost finished. It has all the days on it from this Saturday until one week before the cruise. We would do a group "weigh in" this Saturday, which you would input into the spreadsheet. NO ONE WILL EVER TELL US HOW MUCH THEY WEIGH! You will keep the spreadsheet to yourself.

The idea here is to lose the highest PERCENTAGE of your current weight. Based on your daily (or whatever other period you want to use) weigh in, the spreadsheet will tell you how many total pounds you have lost, but will also compute the percentage you have lost of your original weight to four decimal places. I thought this was more fair since some of us can lose the mass of a small child with very little trouble!

I have also created a column (since we should be healthy too) to list your amount of time you spend on exercise each day in 1/2 hour increments. The spreadsheet will also total your TOTAL exercise time through 12/2/06. For everyone who wants to play, I will ask you to email me your percentage of loss EVERY Saturday until the cruise. Once I get everyone's results, I will post the weekly standings here. Both percentage of loss, and exercise time. EVERYONE is on the honor system. Final results are to be sent to me on 12/2/06.

Winners will be announced at the Port on 12/9/06 - and I am open to suggestions for prizes for the winners!

What do you all think?

If you want to participate, send me an email at:

DISGEEKCHALLENGE@sbcglobal.net

I will send you the spreadsheet on Excel, and we can start this weekend. Those who want to start later or who join us, can always climb on board, since it is not total pounds lost.

I need some motivation to get the weight loss program moving in the right direction, and hope my DIS buddies might want to join me.

Any takers?

John1

I'm in - for the exercise accountability as much as anything - I waaassss going to start this summer, but have made Monday my new start date - perfect timing John! Thanks!

 

[DSharpe]

am I the only one who doesn't like nanas?

I don't like 'em either!

 

[DSharpe]

So Angie should get a button that says.....

I'm going on a Disney cruise....and you obviously are not!

That reminded me...my son said that to a little boy at the pool the other day!! YIKES!!

 

[DSharpe]

Tynk and Brandi - CONGRATS on your accomplishments!!

 

[DSharpe]

Darn! PJ isn't online now. They are redoing the HOH comp on BB.

I don't know what I was thinking when I didn't record this years shows!! Actually, I tried, but my dvr messed it up, and I never tried to catch up.. I'm thinking I may have to go to the website and try to. I watch snippets here and there when it's on...I forgot how much chill town CRACKS ME UP!!!

 

[DSharpe]

Lisa mentioned flags for the jeeps somewhere back there -
I'm going to look into that as my 'gift' to everyone - I'll let you now what I find out!!

 

[DSharpe]

Also, I saw mention of an evening chocolate buffet meet for this board - are other things scheduled? I haven't sent my info and pics to Lisa yet.

What could I bring as an item to share at a meet? Probably something kids related?
I am already panicking about carrying it all. How do you all manage that?

oh - good morning all.

My TWINS say hi!!!

elaine, Giona, Jaea (5)

Hey Elaine
there are meets posted on the website that Lisa has set up - Diana

 

[DSharpe]

OK - now I'm talking to myself!! See you guys later - gotta go to work. Diana

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

YES!! Karen, I want that button!

you got it!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Happy Friday everyone!!!

I hope this day goes by quickly.

I'm ready for the weekend.

And that banana raspberry coconut drink sounded very yummy!!

 

[lillygator]

Poor John2 . . .

You know - the yellow bananas....I must be the only person who orders bananas foster sans bananas....!

Happy Friday! No big plans this weekend.....clean, clean, clean and organize....

 

[lillygator]

also - does anyone have the livesaver with mickey ear picture? There is a tiny one at the top of this cruise meets forum next to the special pricing listing....

no matter what I can't enlarge it without it being blurry..

 

[lillygator]

GUYS - I am not resort-less any more!!

I called this morning...even after I called right before 10 pm last night...and the Polynesian GV was available...nothing at GF, nothing at WL and only the garden wing suite at like $1800 at the CR...!!

So I went ahead and booked, I called DH and he was less than thrilled but happy that I won't be complaining we don't have a resort anymore!

Funny - the CM told me to keep calling and checking back and they "open" rooms all the time and "rearrange" as well. I will keep calling and hope that something else opens up - I'm really wanting the Tower MK view....and also pray for a discount...rack rate is horrendous!


ETA: Also I got Xmas party tickets for the night of the 7th.....a small discount and we won't be up so late the night before the cruise....well unless I can convince my mom to sit and DH and I can hit PI!! The only rest in MK that had an early time was Tony's so I booked there - we've never eaten there so it might be nice to try something new.

 

[becka]

V - I am so glad you got your resort room. Do keep calling back because with this much time out you will be able to get what you want. You just have to be patient!

John - Is it a bad start to the weight loss challenge that so far today I had two Krispy Kreme donuts and some cookies for a bake sale here at work? We don't start until tomorrow, right?

Congrats Brandi on finishing your class! Now your full time job can be DISing!

I like 's but they are not my favorite food. My DD however eats at least two s a day - sometimes that is all she wants to eat. I am a little worried about her.

Well last night I was so tired and the board was so slow that I watched an episode of Sex and the City and then was in bed by 9:10. I wanted to watch a second episode of SatC but i was too tired. Anyone else here a SatC fan?

 

[lillygator]

Anyone else here a SatC fan?

LOVE IT!