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

[MrsMork]

I want to do the whole slow cooker thing, so I need an easy 1st timer kind of meal. What do I add to the packet of onion soup, water? We have a slow cooker my mom got in the 70's, should I test it or just go get a new one, I mean it is harvest brown, lol.

Pj

My slow cooker is from the 70s, brown and still works like a champ.

 

[MrsMork]

I am going to Bunko tonight so I will talk with you all later later....

Becka, the wrap was supposed to REPLACE spanx. I was supposed to loose inches.... NOT!

Kim

I did that wrap once. The paper panties were a trip. BUT I had just as much cellulite after as before....still needed Spanx! Really a waste of money IM(not so)HO. The massages are just way better. I do "take it all off" though so that the therapist does not have to deal with any waistband when working on my lower back and hip joints and those cheeks back there.

 

[pjpoohbear]

My slow cooker is from the 70s, brown and still works like a champ.

More links, lol.

Pj

 

[woj68]

Hi guys.

Me and the DW are already thinking of our next cruise. We'd love to book a Cat 3 room.

Can anyone tell me what DCL gives as a stateroom credit for booking a Cat 3 room onboard? Is it still $200?

Thanks.

 

[becka]

Just for old times sake I had to post him again!

 

[lbgraves]

That recipe sounds delicious. I'll have to try it. Today I threw some chicken breasts in the crockpot with sweet and sour sauce. I usually use BBQ sauce, but DH said I should try the sweet and sour. I hope it turns out ok.

I've just discovered those new "slow cooker liners" by reynold's wrap. They work so nicely, place them in the crockpot, put in the food and afterward just throw out the bag, no icky mess to scrub out!

I will have to get some of those liners to try. I just caught up & am taking DD upstairs to go to sleep. DS got in bed before 8 tonight...we we are getting close the the regular school schedule. Went thru baths for both too & played outside before that. I need to pay bills after she goes to sleep. See you in a bit!

 

[MrsMork]

I'm not able to see that last one, Becka.

 

[becka]

I'm not able to see that last one, Becka.

I think I fixed it.

 

[lbgraves]

That guy is scarey! Did it keep everyone away tonight?

 

[elaineteresa]

I read a trip report or somewhere that you really do lose inches from the treatment - the treatment specialist said that in Europe where they do it regularly they recommend having it once per month.

not sure what it does to be effective but this report did claim it was effective.

who knows?

I booked a pedicure but more interested in the foot massage part after walking the ruins at Costa Maya. good point about the sand and water being tough on the pedicure. I decided to skip the manicure since it is $25 more than at home.

I just love some of these smilies. LOL.

elaine

 

[Bella2000]

So..I was sitting here wondering whether this was the correct choice as I read about all of the "wrap" feedback. Years ago I got wrapped at the Safety harbor Resort and Spa. It was fabulous. Relaxing and refreshing. No net panties or them washing off stuff so is that really what this one is??? Oh bummer. So glad I read that as I would not have expected that at all.

 

[elaineteresa]

we, the kids and I, talk about the cruise all the time. somehow they have absorbed a lot of minute detail from the Disney cruise CD. They talk about stuff they want to do etc. It's kind of fun that they are really participating.

elaine

 

[Bella2000]

I booked a pedicure but more interested in the foot massage part after walking the ruins at Costa Maya. good point about the sand and water being tough on the pedicure. elaine

I was interested in this as well just because I love pedicures and reflexology.

 

[elaineteresa]

the kids also look over my shoulder while I am reading posts and laugh about the funny things the smilies are doing too.

they are really looking forward to meeting some of the other kids in the club.

elaine

 

[elaineteresa]

we went backpack shopping today for school - Giona got Yugioh (sp) and Jaea got a leopard kitty one. that was fun. tomorrow we have to get folders.

I rec'd a letter telling me we need to bring in tissues, baggies and crayons but I still don't know what time they go to school or where the bus top is. Good thing we have our priorities straight.

I am getting resigned to the fact we will go in the afternoon I think. Bad for learning - good for the roads since we live 8 miles from the school - fewer missed snow days?

take a chill pill - elaine.

me

 

[elaineteresa]

Does anyone know of a good wine store near the port? I don't want to end up with a poor selection. I think parts of Cocoa Beach are pretty nice so maybe there is one. I will try and ask Barb from Platinum as well.

elaine

 

[elaineteresa]

I ordered the Passporter cruise tips today - it should be fun reading.

My travel agent had published some sort of CD a few years ago - largely out of date now I think - but when I asked her for it -she offered to send me a DCL Passporter instead - too bad I had just bought it at the bookstore about 2 weeks ago. bummer.

elaine

 

[elaineteresa]

I was not able to book the Fury Catamaran trip either today.

Kim - did you hear back about this - has it been dropped?

We all took a catamaran trip in St. John last Dec. and had a great time.

I also experienced that quirky thing where I was left off the booking - I forget for which ones. I will have to see if I can get that straightened out but it took me so long to decide on times etc. that I didn't want to invest any more time into it today.

We are doing the Kohunlich tour, Catamaran in Cozumel and bicycles and Stingrays at CC.

Did everyone see the reduced prices for the second day at CC - good for rentals of bikes, snorkel etc.

elaine

 

[Bella2000]

I ordered the Passporter cruise tips today - it should be fun reading.

My travel agent had published some sort of CD a few years ago - largely out of date now I think - but when I asked her for it -she offered to send me a DCL Passporter instead - too bad I had just bought it at the bookstore about 2 weeks ago. bummer.

elaine

I remember that CD. I have it in my pile somewhere.

 

[elaineteresa]

for those bringing school supplies for Costa Maya - what do you think would be most useful? basics or fun stuff like markers etc.?

I thought we could get some sale backpacks and then stock them with different supplies that could be shared. (hey I initially had typed SAIL) LOL.

Lisa, can I leave these at the dock - not sure if our excursions will be departing at the same general time or not. I think we leave at 8am. Or I can drop it at someone's cabin who could hopefully carry it.

I think I will ship it ahead.

elaine