20040131 ~ Cruising Jan 31 2004 Western Who's with us?

[KofPShannon]

Karyn - I can't imagine packing to move and coordinating that whole effort while taking my daughter to look at colleges AND going on a vacation. You must be SuperWoman!!!

I packed most of our stuff yesterday for a Friday night departure. Still have lots of things to pick up, like night light bulbs, film and cash for tips.

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I think once our group goes on the Magic It will never be the same and hopefully neither will we. Long lasting friendships for sure Eh! Arrrrrggggghhhh Randy Brrrrrrrrr

 

[dheller97]

Whew, I was beginning to think I was left all alone. That would not be a good idea. Too many sharp objects around and doctor said I should stay away from those things.

Be vewwy, vewwy careful going home tonite.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, Mappoint.com says it only 1113 miles to Armour from Erie!
We could stop at your place on our way to see Randy and Ann in Saskatoon. What a concept!!! 17 hours and we're there! A day trip!!! The Focus is cringing in the parking lot as we speak. Come on, ya big wuss, you can do it!!!

 

[dheller97]

Top speed on my snowblower is 2 mph. White stuff would all be melted by the time I got there!

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hey Guys will p___ yellow pass for lime green? I sure hope so. alls I know is that it matches black speedos, So Annie tells me. Arrrrgggghhhh Randy eh

 

[dizmomof2]

I'm still here too!

Okay.. Christina's MAJOR geography project is just about done, we haven't even LOOKED at the french project. Steph's reading is started, mathsheets on there way..driveway is shovelled AGAIN! (it's still snowing so I don't know why I bother) and sometime soon I should probably start to pack. WWWAAAHH! I need a vacation to get ready for my vacation!

Just three more days, just three more days, just three more days... everybody together now..just three more days..

 

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by KofPShannon
DD Bridget was talking about all her green clothes and asked DS Conor what he had that was lime green. He looked down at his navy blue shirt and said, "This is as lime green as I get."

That's hysterical!

 

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by dizmomof2
Christina's MAJOR geography project is just about done, we haven't even LOOKED at the french project. Steph's reading is started, mathsheets on there way..I need a vacation to get ready for my vacation!

Wow, my DP's never helped me with any of MY projects growing up!! On our last cruise, i got so incredibly far behind in my classes that my grades dropped sigificantly- DM was not pleased, but i'm convinced it was worth it! At least you're going at the beginning of a semester (or quarter...?) instead of almost near the end! Just think, it'll seem like no time and they'll all be graduated like me

And then you get to take everyone on a Graduation cruise... like me!!!

 

[dizdadof2]

Just came in from shovelling again. As dizmomof2 said, it's still snowing.

Flight is still scheduled on time tomorrow at 7:15 AM - Minus 2 hours for security, 1.5 hours for the regular 30 minute drive. Packing still left to do.....so much for sleep.

Are there hair dryers in the cabins? (for Isabel, I don't have enough to worry about)

With the snow day - no school - I managed to get all of Max's projects done with him - no homework on the boat



Mike

 

[dheller97]

Wow, Mike! You better leave now, dude! Sounds like you are going to cut it close.

Far as hair dryers, I understand (from someone else who actually has hair to worry about) that it is more of a hair warmer. If you need it dry it is better to bring your own.

Drive carefully, and hope to see you on the ship.

 

[Kabuli1]

Barbara, I am no superwoman! I am barely hanging on to my sanity here! AND I've had some wonderful helpers - friends and family that have supported me thru this. Funny thin is that I completely forgot to go to the Church Council meeting last night, and I'm the clerk - have to take minutes, you know! Oops! Maybe I have a bit too much on the brain! I had to put on sackcloth and ashes and abjectly apologize to the pastor this morning when I finally remembered! lol!

Dean, have you figured out who's going to the the last one standing on this thread. Y'think Renae?

You know what? I think we did it! The house is good to go - a day or so of last minute stuff and it can go right on out the door! Unbelievable! Who'da thunk it?

I have completely mislaid Randy's speedo - I hope he took it to WA with him!

I think I need to book my car. I'll check in later!

Have fun storming the castle!

Karyn

 

[Juli]

We made it to Florida!

Our plane left Flint late and we missed our connection in Atlanta. We were a couple of hours late, but we are here!

It's cold here according to my in-laws. 65-70 the next two days. Ha-Ha we say. Go back to Michigan if you want to see cold!

Karyn & Jill - we drove past the Stetson exit on the way down from Tampa today. I wish I could come back up and see you tomorrow. It's probably 2 hours away or so. I've heard good things about the school and you can't beat the weather. Have a great trip tomorrow and enjoy your visit.

3:30 must be the magic number for travel. We go up at 3:30 today and left at 4:00am. It's brutal, but no one is on the road and there is no line at the airport. I am now beat and hope to get to bed soon and sleep in tomorrow.

Nikki - how much can I pay you to snag a hat from Dean for me when you are on the bus! Otherwise, I'll be tackling any guy in lime green that I see in the terminal.

BTW - Unless it is 90F out on Saturday, I'll be wearing a lime green shirt and a lime green jean jacket. I have chin length brown hair with highlights. The big give away with us is the two boys close in age and Peter wears glasses. John is a lot bigger than Pete even though they are the same age. John always wears orange and I'm sure he'll be wearing orange on Saturday.

Hope to check back in soon.

Juli

 

[Juli]

Nose to the keyboards guys!

Juli

 

[Juli]

We did something we've never done before, we packed a "junk" bag. Snorkel gear, glow stuff, laundry bag, hats....kind of like the junk drawer or shelf at home. I had a bunch of stuff on the bed and I told DH to pack it. But then I couldn't remember what was there! Oh Joy! It will be like Christmas when I open it.

Juli

 

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary! I think Karyn is regaining her senses. She came up with a good point. So, my esteemed co-chair, a nomination for official light putter-outter has been made in nominating auntrenae. It is now on the floor for further discussion.

Since she is a resident of Orlando, and the most likely to be the last to leave for the ship as well as the host for our Friday night party, it would be the most convenient for her to turn out the lights, make sure the water is off, put out a trail of bread crumbs for any of us who might want to check back after we return.

Any further discussion on the proposed resolution before the co-chairs?

Save me an umbrella drink, Juli!!!!!

 

[Juli]

You know what would frustrate you efficient packers out there? What I'm looking at on the floor right now. I packed my kids duffle with all the stuff they'd need at Grandma & Grandpas on top. I should have told them it was set up this way. Grandma took them swimming while DH and I went for a walk. When I got back, they had dumped the whole thing out. All their slacks for dinner on the cruise, all their shirts, underwear, everything! And there it sits. I think I'll just go to bed and repack it in the morning. Geez, it never ends!

Oh well, I'm in Florida! I'm going on the Disney Cruise! I'm ok with this! Somebody bring me a fruity drink!

Juli

 

[Kabuli1]

Oh wow! I had a good idea? Oh, cool! Yup, I think it's going to be Renae!

Juli, I'll see Gary before Nikki does! how many hats you want? did you reserve them or do you want the extras?

I'm so tired I'm seeing double and I haven't had an umbrella drink yet and it's only 6 pm! Almost done...keep breathing that's the secret, keep breathing . . .

Karyn

 

[Kabuli1]

we're almost there! 2500 is only two away now!

Karyn

 

[Juli]

I second Renae as the official Light Putter Outer. This is ecspecially fitting as she is a CM living in the land of the Mouse! And is most likely the best dancer of the bunch and will wiggle her chair over to that switch with an incredible amount of style and grace.

I will refrain from posting again as I would really like to see someone who's never had the honor of a milestone post get the great 2500!

Beside, I must comingle with the in-laws for a bit.

See you real soon.

Juli