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

[LiserAnn]

I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen, but it doesn't get any better. I was the room mom, team mom, etc. - all the way up to Sr. party mom in charge of putting together the grad night to keep them off the streets. Huge function with lots of fund raising - always got the same handful of parents all through school. DH was always the coach, etc.

We got the, "I'm busy, I work, I have kids," as if the rest of us didn't??? You can be proud that you care enough about your kids to be there for all of them - don't burn out

We have the opposite problem here...we have too many parents, which great but very unusual. I live in area in California that is inland and up until about 2001 it was on the affordable side and many people moved here from the more expensive Orange and San Diego counties so that one of the parents was able to stay home. And we also have a LOT of firefighters and police officers here. When I first stayed home we lived in OC and I'd go the mall and it would be dead, relatively speaking. When we first moved here which was before my oldest was in school, I couldn't understand WHY I'd go to Target during the day and see a ton of people, particularly men with their kids. Then a firefighter neighbor explained it was because of all the firefighters and police officers that live here and their schedules allow them to be home sometimes during the week, during the day.

Once Ryan started school I saw the same thing at school, the campus is brimming with parents. For K-3 there are only 20 kids in the class and it's not unusual to have 10-15 parents volunteer to help out for every thing! I was room mom last year and sometimes I found it annoying because they all had their "forceful" opinions but after hearing what you all have said, I'm going to change my opinion and be more grateful.

It interesting to see how different things can be from one place to another.

Lisa W.

 

[cristit14]

Okay, fellow 12/10/05 cruisers. I decided to check in on this thread even though I am not going to be coming with you and what do I find out?! You are all talking about me behind my back.... I'm hurt . Words of wisdom for all future cruiser, WALK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIER!

 

[pyramid2000]

Caroline--I don't know if youv'e already left for FL or not but have a great time with your girls. What a special thing to do that they won't forget!!!

It's looking like another beautiful day in Iowa. Yesterday it was sunny and 50. Today it's supposed to be 47 and partly cloudy. I'll take this in January anytime.

Thank you. I'm sure that we will have a good time. I don't know why, but I am all of a sudden VERY concerned about the weather, waves, seasickness, etc!! I'm headed out in about an hour. A few last minute things to take care of. We decided to take the Auto train home so I can stay rested after the cruise!! Take care all. Maybe I will do a live thread?!?! We shall see!

 

[LiserAnn]

Okay, fellow 12/10/05 cruisers. I decided to check in on this thread even though I am not going to be coming with you and what do I find out?! You are all talking about me behind my back.... I'm hurt . Words of wisdom for all future cruiser, WALK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIER!

How, exactly did you fall off the pier? Just wondering....

Lisa W.

 

[cristit14]

How, exactly did you fall off the pier? Just wondering....

Lisa W.

Apparently, I can't walk and talk at the same time. It was on a small pier getting off the Doubloon Sail and Snorkle. I was talking to some new friends that we made on the excursion (looking towards the left) and all of a sudden I was in the harbor. The new friends said that it looked like I went to avoid the metal thing that come up out of the planks (don't know how else to describe it) and just stepped the wrong direction. My first thought when I hit the water was,"I can't believe I just stepped off the pier" and my second thought was" The kids are freaking out..... swim up quick"

 

[dutch_girl_scout]

Penny--
I must not have paid attention in Geography, I looked up Toronto on a map to see where you were. I associate Canada with tundra and cold, your'e almost a midwesterner I guess I shouldn't get mad when people say "Iowa where's that?? Don't you grow potatoes?" I don't know where the clouds are, it is sunny and 52 right now, if I was a kid I'd skip school, maybe that's where I was when we learned about Canada. I forgot to ask you if you got a holiday break like the students since you work at a university. All the college kids here are moving back in this weekend, party time for them is over.

 

[pjpoohbear]

I don't get an offical break, but the students came back on Monday. then they will get a "reading week" (spring break) in February. We are in a full swing back to school book buying rush, ah the fun, longer hours, and lots more work!

I would love to be a mid-westerner! I am/was an American Studies major, know more about you all, then I do about Canada.

Penny

 

[LiserAnn]

Apparently, I can't walk and talk at the same time. It was on a small pier getting off the Doubloon Sail and Snorkle. I was talking to some new friends that we made on the excursion (looking towards the left) and all of a sudden I was in the harbor. The new friends said that it looked like I went to avoid the metal thing that come up out of the planks (don't know how else to describe it) and just stepped the wrong direction. My first thought when I hit the water was,"I can't believe I just stepped off the pier" and my second thought was" The kids are freaking out..... swim up quick"

OMG! That is so funny (sorry, had to be honest). I was thinking maybe there was alcohol involved....tee hee. Actually, that's exactly the sort of thing I'd do...be talking to someone, not watching where I was going. Well, although it is comical sorry to hear you damaged your camera in the process. Hey, makes for a GREAT memory, probably for everyone that was on your excursion too!

Lisa W.

 

[lbgraves]

I am so happy! I just got an email from WDW & someone found our photopass pictures!!! I was so disappointed when I looked them up & the one of us in front of the castle wasn't there (since we didn't have a camera & had split up from John's family at that time). She is looking for another one of DD & I in front of the hat at MGM now.

 

[lbgraves]

Cristi, don't forget that you did some pretty good damage to your leg too. Here's a shot of her at the wine & cheese without the bandage. How is that doing? Has it healed well?

 

[cristit14]

OMG! That is so funny (sorry, had to be honest). I was thinking maybe there was alcohol involved....tee hee. Actually, that's exactly the sort of thing I'd do...be talking to someone, not watching where I was going. Well, although it is comical sorry to hear you damaged your camera in the process. Hey, makes for a GREAT memory, probably for everyone that was on your excursion too!

Lisa W.

I know... it is pretty funny. Everyone asks me exactly how much I had been drinking. And to be honest. .... I had some banana benders on the excursion. I was relaxed, but not drunk.

 

[cristit14]

Cristi, don't forget that you did some pretty good damage to your leg too. Here's a shot of her at the wine & cheese without the bandage. How is that doing? Has it healed well?

Thanks for asking, Lisa. It is still a little bruised. You know the kind you can still feel, but not see. I am thinking I will probably have a little scar on that leg too.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, fellow 12/10/05 cruisers. I decided to check in on this thread even though I am not going to be coming with you and what do I find out?! You are all talking about me behind my back.... I'm hurt . Words of wisdom for all future cruiser, WALK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIER!

I did the same thing! I can't go on this one, either, and when everyone started talking here, Jordan and Angie said to come and play anyway! So you do the same! Of course they are all making us jealous, but it's not all about sand, sea, sunshine and falling off piers Glad you came over to this side

 

[GoofyFD]

Hi all, I hope everyone had a great day. I just got back from the Dr. and he said I pulled my hamstring. It's not to bad he gave me some meds. and said give it a couple of weeks. Now we are off to puppy class. Have a good night all.
Mark

 

[Jhalkias]

Hey Mark, we'll have to share puppy class stories. Our first time was Tuesday night (without Lexi). They gave us a whole book series the "ultimate puppy toolkit". Everything is reward based, no punishment or anything like that. I am trying real hard to work on her with the play biting by encouraging the good behavior, but I am afraid I have spoiled her a bit, and it may be tough.

We had a beautiful day here - ubelievable - and I was in an office all day. Mid 50's clear blue sky and sunny. Like a spring day and it is January12!

I know what Cristi means about that bruise. I still have a dark mark on my shin from about six years ago when I was coaching DS's hot stove team, pitching batting practice, and took a hot line drive right in that spot. Part of it never returned to normal, and looks like a permanent bruise. Doctor said that's just the way it is . . .

Is anyone else going to WDW this spring/summer? We will be at WDW beginning May 19 . . . just wondering if anyone else might be there.

John

 

[lillygator]

Cristi, don't forget that you did some pretty good damage to your leg too. Here's a shot of her at the wine & cheese without the bandage. How is that doing? Has it healed well?

ummm,,,, gosh I look pg!!! But hey - what a handsome hubby I have!! He has also become a cruising snob.....!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Hey there, Vanessa! So have you already upped to a 3 for this cruise? You looked great with two little ones! We've been wondering about you. Have you read the part about the guys nominating you to be the one to walk off the pier this cruise?

It was 74 here today! I don't really enjoy it much since all of our spring clothes are packed away.

 

[dutch_girl_scout]

John and Mark--
Good luck on the puppy classes. My dog and I need to take the class again. I guess I'm not very trainable. Snickers is a beagle/heeler mix, she turned one in November. I got her as a Christmas prestent to myself, I had quit work and the kids were in school, and it was too quiet in the house. At the time we thought a dog would be easier than a baby, we thought wrong. Needless to say she is my baby and wants constant attention. She only walks with her nose down, and likes to chew on anything we leave out, there is not enough rawhide or peanut butter in the world to satisfy her.

Sorry, John, that you were stuck inside today, we topped out at a sunny 58 today. They are talking snow tomorrow. Wish I was in Florida.

Mark, hope your back gets better. Kevin has been struggling with a pinched nerve in his back for a couple of years. The doctor wants him to have surgery to scrape away part of a vertabrae. OUCH! He'd have to be off work for a while though and that's tough since he's the owner.

There's no school here tomorrow because of the end of the semester, so hopefully we get to sleep in. Hello to all the night owls on the West coast, you guys were pretty quiet last night, hope everything is well. Have a good night all!

Stacie

 

[jordanyosh]

I'll be here for awhile. I am at my cousin's house. Just catching up on the boards and see it's been relatively quiet, except for some talk about Cristi's dive off the pier. I felt so bad laughing when she told the story since it was obvious she was in some pain. However, it was a once in a lifetime story.

 

[jordanyosh]

Yo Jordan...Wassup?

Not much. how about you?

Just chillin like a villian.

You talk to yourself alot.

I do.

That concerns me.