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

[elaineteresa]

ok I have 3 spa treatments

marine facial
pedicure - right after hiking around the ruins in Costa Maya
Rasul

finding it difficult to coordinate all the activities and also book all this stuff too. but plugging away at it.

Our travel agent said that she could easily get us into Palo if we have trouble with a booking. I was able to book the brunch for 4 if anyone needs a spot.

elaine

 

[lillygator]

Elaine what cabin are you in? I looked on our DIS manifest site and didn't see you listed.
What night did you reserve Palo?

 

[goofyforlife]

I was able to book the brunch for 4 if anyone needs a spot.

elaine

What time did you get elaine? DH and I are CC members so book in about a week or so but if for some reason we don't get it I need a spot for us.

I would love to get a pedi too but i know how hard sand and beach days are on the polish afterwards so i'll probably just self-polish before i leave home and touch up as needed.

 

[klineyqueen]

You guys have been quite chatty. I have my work cut out for me catching up! I have been busy. our local school start today. My DS has his first day of preschool tomorrow. I turn 30 this week....I don't think I can do both in one week!!! Thirty and the first day of school!!!! AAAAHHHHH!!!!

 

[elaineteresa]

We just sent our info to Lisa - I needed hubby to help me with the pics.
We are in cabins 5134 and 5634.

I just booked Palo dinner for thursday evening at 8:30pm. I booked this for 4 also. I may try and get our agent to get us in for friday evening as well.

elaine

 

[klineyqueen]

We are heading to the OBX on Friday. That is right about the same time that Ernesto will be in NC!!!! My mom is freaking out. I refuse to worry about something that I can't control anyway!

 

[klineyqueen]

John - sorry I didn't send your info. I didn't flake out on you. I have been so busy. I will be away at the beach over the next 2 weekends. I will start to send the info when I get back. I really do want to be part of the weight loss.

 

[klineyqueen]

I have to go feed the kids....they always want to eat!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Total hours to date . . .

Amy made a GREAT beef brisket tonight with salsa and beer, cooked in a crockpot, along with mashed potatoes and beer bread . . . for DS's last meal before heading back to school. It was good - too good! No help for the Challenge!

John1

Amy - Can you share your recipe??? I'm totally into the crockpot stuff right now b/c I have no time with these crazy football practices. And I'm catching up on the posts so if you've already posted the recipe...I'll catch it in the next few pages. THANKS!!!!!!

 

[DSharpe]

I have to go feed the kids....they always want to eat!

I know!! Mine, too!! Maybe they get it from me !!

 

[DSharpe]

Can someone fill me in on Big Brother - what is the deal with George and the slop?? I missed several of the first shows - did he lose a competition early on dealing with slop?
and also, Danielle was in seclusion or something?
I looked at the episode descriptions, but couldn't tell which episode these thinkgs were in.
thanks for the info!!

 

[kimerinc]

Thanks, all. I had fun with the "white shirts at the beach" photo session (well, for as long as they would cooperate!!)

Good luck at the park John. That's one we haven't done yet, but as coaster fans, we really should.

Another accomplishment this week was that DS is making potty progress!! Now he'll go every time on our prompting (but haven't advanced to him telling us yet) and he's staying dry in between. Yesterday he stayed dry through the drive from Little River SC to our dinner stop in Alexandria VA (he slept through our 1 pitstop earlier). He will turn 3 on Thursday... what a birthday present!

Marielle,
We have missed you! Glad to have you back! Your children are so beautiful and they look so happy! I hope you had a great time!

Kim

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Can someone fill me in on Big Brother - what is the deal with George and the slop?? I missed several of the first shows - did he lose a competition early on dealing with slop?
and also, Danielle was in seclusion or something?
I looked at the episode descriptions, but couldn't tell which episode these thinkgs were in.
thanks for the info!!

I missed the actual episode that put George on slop for the remainde of his stay at the BB house, but there was a POV challenge where they had to ring in for things - some were good things...and they lost some points (like a Margarita party that "cost" them 20 points) and some were bad tings and they gained points (like going into seclusion for 24 hours). That's what Danielle got seclusion for. It was weeks ago.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Speaking of BB - who wants who do win?!!!

 

[87Heel]

Hi again,
I'm avoiding putting away the clothes and stuff from vacation (just got back from a short work day). At least there is very little laundry because we could do the wash at Mom and Dad's.

My kids got postcards from castaway cay today! I PM'd a person on the "pay-it-forward, postcards for kids" thread and they really made a nice effort. Such fun for each of them to get a card. We'll be sure to send one for someone else when we're there!

 

[lillygator]

sorry - never watched it! I can't wait for the new season of DH and Grey's....they looked so good last night as presenters on the Emmy's. I do have to say I had tears in my eyes when Dick Clark came out. He has been such a NYE staple and I always watched American Bandstand when I was very young (along with Solid Gold) aside from wanting to be a can can girl I wanted to be on AB or a Solid Gold dancer...later a Fly Girl on INC...etc. It just tore at my heart to hear him speak...he must be going through some major therapy at the moment.

 

[DSharpe]

I missed the actual episode that put George on slop for the remainde of his stay at the BB house, but there was a POV challenge where they had to ring in for things - some were good things...and they lost some points (like a Margarita party that "cost" them 20 points) and some were bad tings and they gained points (like going into seclusion for 24 hours). That's what Danielle got seclusion for. It was weeks ago.

ok - so it was both from the same episode - thanks, at least I'm only looking for one now!!

I can't believe how hooked I am on it now - I could hardly sleep last night for trying to 'strategize' who should try to win/throw POV and whether or not they should use POV - and who MUST be HOH next time....

I'm torn on who I want to win - probably Will because he's just so evil!!

HOWEVER - I would LOVE to see a GIRLS vs BOYS alliance start up - those last 3 girls are as smart as CT, so they MUST know that they are all 3 being played!! I would love to see the tables turned on them!!

 

[lillygator]

Hi again,
I'm avoiding putting away the clothes and stuff from vacation (just got back from a short work day). At least there is very little laundry because we could do the wash at Mom and Dad's.

My kids got postcards from castaway cay today! I PM'd a person on the "pay-it-forward, postcards for kids" thread and they really made a nice effort. Such fun for each of them to get a card. We'll be sure to send one for someone else when we're there!

getting postcards is such a treat isn't it!!

 

[becka]

Karen – One of my favorite crock pot recipes is for pot roast. I know this is an unsolicited recipe but if you are like me you always need more and even if you don’t like it someone else might.

pot roast
Potatoes, Carrots, Onions (whatever veggies you like)
1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
1 pkg. Au Jus gravy mix
1 can tomato juice

Put the roast and veggies in the crock pot. Pour the Italian dressing and au jus gravy mixes over the roast. Pour the tomato juice on top. Cook on low 8-10 hours.

This is so tender and it really could not be an easier!


Speaking of food I am so ready for fall. I love chili and beef stew, etc. and it just feels weird to eat them in the summer when it is so hot so I make lots of it in the fall because I am usually craving it so badly. Of course with the challenge I will have to try to cut back some but I still plan on eating plenty!


My parents and my baby (20 years old ) brother are coming up on Saturday to spend my birthday with me. I really have to get my house cleaned up some more before they get here. They are staying in a hotel here for the first time since we took our one spare bed out of DD’s room. I actually think that will make things a little easier. I know DS is thrilled that they are coming to visit. Having company over always stressed me out.

My parents went shopping yesterday to get a gift for each of the kids for this weekend. They ended up getting a little Pooh radio toy for DD and a talking Mater truck for DS. I am sure they will be thrilled to have new toys. They are also bringing up some Christmas presents they already have for the kids. They got DD a Lightning McQueen car (like the Mater one DS is getting this weekend) for Christmas. They also have some kind of Disney Dream Sketcher computer program with cartridges for DS and a Mater bowling game. It is hard to believe that I have to start thinking about Christmas this early. My Mom likes to shop early and she will want more ideas soon.

I had the hot stone massage (my first and last massage) on our last cruise. It was really nice but I hated the cost. I would like to do another one but then I might feel guilty. I have thought about doing some other treatments but I don’t know what to pick. I thought about a facial but after hearing how you can break out that doesn’t sound like it is for me. My skin is so prone to breaking out now and it does not need any help. I think I am going to get my first manicure and pedicure here at home right before the cruise so I won’t want to do that. I don’t think I would like any of those “wrap” kind of treatments. I think I would start to feel claustrophobic.

 

[lillygator]

there seems to be nothing on tv as of late....gearing up for the fall season I guess.
I dressed both DD's in their Gator cheerleading outfits today....getting spirited up for the weekend. Luckily it's a 6pm game so it won't be too terribly hot. We play Southern Miss....fun stuff!