12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 9

[Bella2000]

I broke down and put the heat on. I couldn't take it anymore. DD and DH were fine I was in a fleece shirt with the hood on and a hoddie with the hood on, thick socks and heavy pants. He's wearing a short sleeved shirt and she is barefoot with knit pants and shirt (at least long sleeves). They allowed me to put it on.

 

[Bella2000]

oops - sorry - I didn't know about the long post police.

 

[Bella2000]

I find myself reading and saying "Huh? Whhaa?" I haven't a clue what the heck happened all of this past week and most of the week before... dry dock brought what? Delivery issues at IDC? Change of Pirate Night? Overwhelmed....yet at the same time thinking oh yeah I still haven't gotten a pirate outfit

 

[becka]

DH just called to say that he is getting some sleet while he is driving home.

Is it December yet?

 

[lillygator]

And Strip Poker is not educational?

John1

only if you are reviewing the anatomy!

 

[Bella2000]

Gotta go eat now.

 

[Bella2000]

DH just called to say that he is getting some sleet while he is driving home.
Is it December yet?

I heard snow is heading our way for this coming week. Not readym not ready, not ready

 

[waltsgirl]

And Strip Poker is not educational?

John1

That is the game that our son played that helped him to pass the MCAT for medical school. He learned all the body parts by playing strip poker!!

 

[lillygator]

Oh, I love this movie. I am going to have to buy it!

I can't believe everyone's temps are so cold!! Wowser! Johnny is half naked doing yard work.

Gotta get dinner going.....ribs, coleslaw and corn on the cob. I'm sad that tomorrow is Monday already but at least I will be a tad closer to Wednesday!

 

[Bella2000]

That is the game that our son played that helped him to pass the MCAT for medical school. He learned all the body parts by playing strip poker!!

Okay forget that I said he was going to be a McCutie - he's well on his way to being a McSteamy. Wow!

 

[Bella2000]

Wowser! Johnny is half naked doing yard work.

What did I miss?! Page back page back

 

[becka]

Oh, I love this movie. I am going to have to buy it!

I can't believe everyone's temps are so cold!! Wowser! Johnny is half naked doing yard work.

Gotta get dinner going.....ribs, coleslaw and corn on the cob. I'm sad that tomorrow is Monday already but at least I will be a tad closer to Wednesday!

Yum! What time is dinner?

 

[MrsMork]

I'm done doing the "car thing" for the weekend. DD and I just came back from the Acura dealer where we went to test drive the RDX. Let me tell you I left there Before I rant I will say that we've been to the Mazda, Honda and Lexus dealers and this has never occurred so perhaps that is what got me - I wasn't prepared for it.

It takes a lot to make me personally really angry. Typically if someone is mean to another that will get me in protection mode of them but to make me livid about something done to me specifically...I have a long fuse. One thing that is guaranteed to tick me off is disrespect and add bad service. Oh Boy! It is a HUGE pet peeve of mine especially in a place where they are looking to take a significant amount of my dollars. I'm not about "treat you like crap you are lucky to be here" service.

I went into the Acura dealership with DD and we are walking around - no greeting etc. That is ok - I don't like hovering. So we walk around the showroom. Now mind you a guy came in after us and the receptionst went over to help. Still okay - so after 5 minutes I approach her about the MDX because the one in the show room has a big SOLD sign displayed. She said we could go see the interior of that RDX. I said are you sure (because frankly if I bought a car I wouldn't want anyone else sitting in it). So fine we go over to the car - doors locked. Okay - walk back over to the receptionist to inform her the car is locked and she says "Oh yeah, they do that sometimes when the car is locked" I'll see if I can get someone to help you.

One sales guy (he looked liked Rod Steiger playing the man in the movie In the Heat of the Night without the stogie) comes by her and she says "Excuse me, Rod Steiger look alike guy" do you have time to.." He looks over at me and actually makes eye contact and says "No" turns his back and moves on. I'm shocked. Not because he could have been busy but that he was so rude. He went back and sat at his desk. Then she asked another guy - same thing.

She then approaches some other guy who asks what I am interested in - I tell him and he says the RDX' are out back and FINALLY a quasi apology "Some of the sales reps are busy and if you would like to go out back someone would be with you in 10 minutes" 20 minutes later we walk back into the main show room and I see a couple getting out of their car walking in front of us walk into the showroom and approach the same receptionist and I hear the guy say "We were just driving by and decided to stop and check out the new RDX" She immediately walked them over to a sales person.

At that point I was furious.

If my daughter had not been with me I would have firmly (hopefully) politely given them a piece of my mind. I was I think so flabbegasted I stood there and the whole thing was probably the most inconceivable thing I have never ever had happen to me. I stood there shocked.

Walking out the showroom, I called DH on my cell and said "Where is another Acura dealer? You will never in a million years believe the most rude, ignorant service I have just received.

The thing that stinks is there are not a lot of Acura dealers around here. There are 4 I think. I looked on line and saw one in Nashua NH. I would go there before I walk into that showroom again. If I loved the car I would never purchase it from them.

All I can say is WOW! They must not be needing to add to their paychecks this month!

 

[becka]

That is the game that our son played that helped him to pass the MCAT for medical school. He learned all the body parts by playing strip poker!!

 

[MrsMork]

I am doing some more research for a possible 10th anniversary trip for DH and I and I ran across this info on anniversary trips. I know about the traditional paper, cotton, leather type gift ideas but I had never seen one for trips but I found some of them a tad bit amusing. How many people do you know who go to South America for their 10th wedding anniversary? I am sure SA is quite nice but it just kind of amused me that was the suggestion for a 10th. Here is the list:

1st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Paper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Plastic/Clock
Anniversary Trip Idea: Airline Tickets

2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton
Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Beach Towels and Beach Vacation

3rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Leather
Modern Anniversary Gift: Crystal/Glass
Anniversary Trip Idea: Luggage

4th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Flowers
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Silk
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Lingerie, Hawaiian Vacation

5th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Wood
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silverware
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Airline Tickets, Cruise

6th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Candy
Modern Anniversary Gift: Iron
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Hershey, PA, Disney World, FL

7th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Copper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Wool/Brass
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Santa Fe, NM, Canada

8th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Bronze
Modern Anniversary Gift: Appliance
Anniversary Trip Idea: Casino Visit

9th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pottery
Modern Anniversary Gift: Leather
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Mexico

10th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Tin
Modern Anniversary Gift: Aluminum
Anniversary Trip Ideas: South America

11th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Steel
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jewelry
Anniversary Trip Idea: New York City

12th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silk
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Pearl
Anniversary Trip Idea: Japan

13th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Lace
Modern Anniversary Gift: Textiles
Anniversary Trip Idea: France

14th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ivory
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Anniversary Trip Idea: Africa

15th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Crystal
Modern Anniversary Gift: Glass/Watches
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Switzerland, Austria

20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: China
Modern Anniversary Gift: Platinum
Anniversary Trip Ideas: San Francisco, China

25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silver
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver
Anniversary Trip Idea: Mexico

30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pearl
Modern Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Hawaii, Tahiti

35th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Coral
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jade
Anniversary Trip Ideas: Cayman Islands, USVI

40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Modern Anniversary Gift: Garnet
Anniversary Trip Idea: Russia

45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Modern Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Anniversary Trip Idea: Cruise

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Gold
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Anniversary Trip Idea: Italy

55th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Emerald
Modern Anniversary Gift: Turquoise
Anniversary Trip Idea: Ireland

60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Anniversary Trip Idea: Great Britain

75th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Anniversary Trip Idea: Cruise


I guess I should get DH some tin paper and an aluminum can and fly to South America!

So for the 14th I would get Africa and for the 20th only San Francisco??

 

[MrsMork]

Wowser! Johnny is half naked doing yard work.

Ok, for sure we need to get that house across the street for retirement!

 

[MrsMork]

I got the tire on the lawn tractor pumped up (by hand with a bicycle pump!), mowed the lawn, went to the apple farm and have the last load of laundry in the dryer. Now all I have left to do is dinner. DrHug is working on cleaning out his office today. Everything we did not know where to put for the past year has ended up in here. Big job for him.

 

[pyramid2000]

Yeah, well, today it is 46 outside now, dreary, raining off and on, and a STRONG wind blowing. Taking the dog outside is a cold adventure.

We may also get snow tonight.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . .

John1

 

[pyramid2000]

That is the game that our son played that helped him to pass the MCAT for medical school. He learned all the body parts by playing strip poker!!

 

[Jhalkias]

I got to watch the last episode of Heroes . . .

Now I finally know what you guys were talking about (in re Cheerleader) when I showed up in chat Friday night.

How in the WORLD can I stop watching that show now? This is why I do not watch shows on TV - I get SUCKED in!

Amy made me run to the store for dinner stuff - she has a pot roast in the crockpot!

BTW - Browns now losing 17-0!

John1