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

[Juli]

Let it be me!

 

[The4OfUs]

Tyler would SO not hate you, he's my "smartie pants" - he never stops learning. They both will have homework on this cruise - a journal to keep EVERY DAY, from both teachers (they are in 4th and 5th grade) and homework sheets, one per night at least.

Kelsey is also very bright - but she struggles with some things. The BEST thing we got her for Xmas - the "iQuest", by LeapFrog. She is into "gadgets" so it soothes that part of her (a teenage Palm Pilot almost!) but it makes her study social studies, math and science in a "quiz" like format, that she enjoys. And it's expandable up through the SAT's in high school!

Off to meetings for a few hours...ttys!

 

[dheller97]

Juli - CONGRATULATIONS, Miss 1600!!

Nikki and Karyn thank you for the info. You don't know how difficult it was to have to ask for directions.

Dean

 

[Kabuli1]

Congrats Juli!

Dean, I'm so proud of you! You did it, you actually asked!

Karyn

 

[The4OfUs]

<-------- Me, today...it's only 9am and it's already "one of THOSE days"....

 

[Juli]

Oh, I think I'm going to cry!

Now that I've had my cheap thrill for the day, I have got to get moving! Might not see you before the party tomorrow night.

Take care everybody.

Juli

 

[The4OfUs]

Oooh! Methinks Juli is a pseudonym for Julia Roberts!

Well, all my morning meetings are cancelled because no one can get in - apparently all the subway trains (which here in Boston are not just UNDERground - you go above and below the ground several times on a variety of the lines) are frozen up, and in the way, thus the delays and the sardine like treatment we got this morning...so I'm just going to sit here and defrost by hugging my space heater..

*beats off co-workers with a stick as they come to try to warm up around my puny space heater*

 

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hI EVERYBODY, that pyjama party was a good idea, lots of flannel to keep warm over speedos of course.. Some body posted back about -42 degrees when it gets to 40- it is when the temp is the same in celsius or farenheit, cold is cold i feel for my southerly neighbors that are experiencing this bitter cold and all the snow etc. just think how much more we will enjoy the sunny hot cruise not to mention the warm comeraderie. every body have a nice day,, with lots of warm thoughts BbbBrrrrrrrrr
Arrrggghhh Eh! Randy

 

[auntrenae]

Welcome to our little group, abusymommie! We are a lot of very reserved people who don't talk much... NOT!. This is a group that like to party, 'virtually' every day!! There's nothing we would'nt do to have a good time, so join at your own risk Not to scare you off, we love to have new members join us
I hope all of you northerners made it through the night! Still thinking warm thoughts...
Renae

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Gail and I have two wonderful Burmese cats, Rolo, who I belong to, and A.J.(Almond Joy), who owns Gail. They are not spoiled (Yeah, Right!! ) and they are the best companions. This is coming from a person who if you told me 13 year ago I'd be a cat person I would have told you to stop smoking that Wacky Weed!!! They are very dog-like in that they follow you from room to room and are very social. They are also bed hogs!!! We have a cat sittter who also spoils "da boys" and keeps an eye on the house while we're gone.

I'm going to visit the Hat Guy tomorrow morning and I'm hoping he can give me a firm delivery date. I'll let everybody know.

"Come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me!!!!"

HADD!!!

 

[The4OfUs]

I just accidentally posted this as a "new thread"...I HATE when I do that!

*ahem*

I was just browsing "some other" cruise discussion board, and I have to say how much I appreciate meeting you guys here. What a bunch of jerks. One woman was venting about her airline flights, and was very upset - and one guy's response?

"Don't go. That'll teach 'em".

....

Well, gee, Mr. Sunshine, thanks for the advice!



You guys are all treasures and I love chatting with you. Just wanted to share that.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Nikki and Grandma_x2,
I posted on abusymommy's thread and, as co-chairperson, invited her over also. I see that GinaAnn, who also posted there, is already on our list!!! Sorry, GinaAnn, my bad!!!

 

[The4OfUs]

We're a huge group, it's no wonder you forgot, Gary! Im sure GinaAnn understands. Plus it's always nice to know that you're wanted!

 

[dheller97]

Awwww, Nikki, you know this group rocks, dudette

. Gary, I was just wondering about GinaAnn. she's been on our list for a long time but we haven't heard from her. Thanks for inviting her back. You don't hink we scared her away, do you?

. Just about finished updating the list, so stay tuned.......

Dean

 

[The4OfUs]

Ya know Dean, it might be cool to know who has early vs. late seating....

*evil grin*

See what you can do to add to that list, k?

 

[dheller97]

Hey, no problem. The list is all done...grrrrrr

.

I'll ask the question and post it later today instead. Yeah, that will work.

So, who's got early dinner seating and who's got late dinner sitting? Or, who's not eating for a week? Let me know and I will add the info to the list.

We have late and will join Karyn and family as tablemates. I've promised not to use my fingers, too often.

Dean

 

[The4OfUs]

If I'm the only curious one then don't worry, honestly - (Nosy Nikki and all that...)

We're late seating too.

I realize with the rotations that we have a 33 percent chance of getting in the same restaurant as someone else with the same seating as us, but you never know, right?

...

*ponders*

It IS 33%, isn't it?

 

[kmc33]

Well, if you want to get technical, it's 33-1/3% chance to be in the same dining room with someone in the same seating, i.e. late.

We have early seating and have requested to be seated with my sister's family. She has made the same request -- to sit with us, that is. Or at least that's what she told me

 

[The4OfUs]

Oh SURE, be a math showoff, KIM! *sob*

*grin*

Wouldn't that be funny if your sister didn't ask for that? Did you guys link your ressies to have it all set?

I'm trying to guess our rotation - I am betting on PLA, from many things I've read...

I know, I know, silly - I'm trying to keep the old mind working in the subzero temps!

 

[OKWMEMBER]

We have early seating and will be consuminf mass quantities with Ann and Randy!!!

Hey Gail!!!
"Be my guest, you've got nothin' to lose!
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise!!!"