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

[KofPShannon]

Dean - is it just me or is that an unusual prescription FROM A DOCTOR IN SOUTH DAKOTA?? I would have thought he would have told you to use cow udder balm. That's what my grandmother uses on her dry and cracking hands. We saw plenty of cows at your neighbor's farm during the last party.

Wait a minute, one bean, two beans, three beans, oh rats, lost my train of thought again...one bean.... 50 hrs and 43 minutes.

dizmom - I like that you and your brother are Disney fans. Did you go to Disney World as kids? My son and daughter are still at the age where they need a full-time referee,

so it's nice to dream about them actually doing something together and enjoying each other's company.

 

[Chickenlady]

I made it back just in time to say good bye to everyone!!!!

My bronchoscopy and biopsy went as expected on Monday. My Dr. (Mister personality) left me waiting in the operating room for 2 hours before the procedure..he had an emergency. Then he didn't even wait until I woke up to tell DH that everything went as expected, they got cultures and biopsies and we would know the results in 2 wks. I slept most of Monday.

I also got a restful day on Tues....now nobody laugh....I'm from New England so I know how stupid this sounds. We got 1/2 to 1 inch of snow Monday night, so all the schools and my office were closed on Tues. Kind of a bummer snow day when there isn't even enough snow to make a snowball, much less a snowman.

I'm not flying out until Friday afternoon, so I can help hold down the fort. I'll also be at the MCO Hyatt on Friday night. Can't wait to meet everyone.

I need a froofroo drink NOW!!!!!!!!
Janice

 

[KofPShannon]

Janice - we missed you! Glad everything went well. A whole 1/2 inch of snow! Wow - hope that snow doesn't get to Florida. I used to get a chuckle when I moved to DC after living in Erie. Same scenario - 1/2 inch of snow and everything's closed.

 

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by photonut
I am still here too!!!
We leave at 3am Friday morning for the airport for our flight at 7am.
So Thursday evening will be my last post.
It sounds like many of you are all packed and ready to go!! am I the only procrastinator in the bunch?

Sounds like you're on my schedule!! We have to leave around 3:30am for a 6:45am flight out of Boston...and no, I haven't packed either, I've just been collecting things in a pile in the corner...tonight, says I! *grin* (riiiiight...)

I also made appts. for us tomorrow eve. at 5:30 at my salon...haircuts for the men, and manicure/pedicure for Kelsey and I...Im excited about that, then it will feel "real"...

1/2 inch to close it, Janice? LOL! Too funny...

Glad to hear things went ok and you feel alright...just a few more days and we'll keep your mind off things!! We're at the Hyatt Friday night too, with Dean and his group, and I want to catch that first bus out Satuday morning...

 

[dheller97]

Hi, Janice-Glad you made it back before the lights went off and it all went reasonably well. Hopefully, Cheri and I are going to try to meet Nikki sometime Friday evening at the Hyatt and share a froo-froo drink. If you make it in time, maybe you-uns can join us. We WILL be on that first bus out Saturday morning even if I have to knock out some old lady at the bus stop to get it.

Barbara-Actually the udder balm was suggested. But I gave myself a medical degree for the day and insisted salt water soaking would be the best cure. So we booked a cruise!! Sorry, no offense meant by the bean-counter term. It's just my foot in mouth disease.

 

[KofPShannon]

Dean - or is that Dr. Dean - no offense taken. I've been called much worse.

I have our clothes packed, but still have the mounds of little necessities to go. My carry on bag will be bigger then I am.

It's very hard to concentrate on work today.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Dear Walt, help me make it through this day!!!!

I'm getting a bunch of those "can you do this before you go" deals, too.

 

[dheller97]

Gary-A prescription from the newly graduated "Dr. Dean", co-head thread:

To: (Insert name)
Bend at the waist; grasp your left shoulder with your right hand, and your right shoulder with your left hand. Holding onto your (insert one) shirt / blouse tightly, firmly pull your head out of your backside and do it yourself.

It may not always work, but you'll feel better for a short while.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

Thank you, Dr. Dean!!! I feel better already!!!

2 1/2 more days!!!! Help me, Obi-Walt-Kanobi!!! You're my only hope!!!

 

[KofPShannon]

Poor Gary - maybe superwoman Karyn can help you.

I just told the shopping center owner that I will be unreachable on the ship. He said the tenants can contact him. Yippee! No emergencies for a whole week.

I just have to create a little flyer to tell them...in my spare time...

And Walt's been elevated to sainthood?

No wonder WDW's such a "heavenly" experience. I hope he makes heaven just like it before I get there, without the lines.

 

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone-

Sorry I haven't posted but our internet was down last night! We didn't know what to do when we couldn't read the posts!!!

Is anyone else leaving on sat. morning? Are we the only stupid ones that didn't think about getting a motel in Florida the night before???

Babara-- I am also divorced and this the second time around for both of us. Sometimes you need to make mistakes to learn from! Not my DS-- just the marriage!!!

The other day when I was thanking people-- I forgot to thank the most important person-- my DH which stands for my darling honey for me!!! Without him and his planning & organizing-- this trip would not be possible! I know we are going to have the time of our lives! When we are old & sitting in that nursing home-- we can look at our pictures from our Magical Cruise!

See ya all real soon !!!

 

[dheller97]

Another reason for a boat drink...... Obi-Walt-Kanobi is saving Gary.

Another reason for a boat drink...... No emergencies for a week for Barbara

Another reason for a boat drink...... Dorrie and Jerry

 

[KofPShannon]

Wait - we need reasons to drink?

Dean - I like Obi-Walt-Kanobi! That's cute.

Dori - I don't remember anyone else leaving on Saturday. Guess we have to hold the boat for you. Is that why you've been running so far? To build endurance for catching the boat? We had a trip a couple years ago that my oldest son overslept

during a snow storm and missed his flight. He spent the rest of the weekend trying to get another flight

to Orlando and never made it. That's my reason for coming a day early.

And Dori - I visit my grandmother in a nursing home every Saturday and Sunday. Trust me, you and Jerry will be lucky if you remember who each other are, let alone be able to identify pictures. My sister and I always joke about how we'll be roommates in a nursing home

and constantly accusing each other of stealing our pictures because we don't remember who we are.

 

[KofPShannon]

Oops - Gary should have credit for Obi-Walt-Kanobi. I guess great thread heads think alike, huh Dr. Dean? Use the force, Gary.

I'm done for the day. Going to go help DBF pack his speedos and practice my drinking skills. Talk to everyone tomorrow. Ciao.

 

[jedokids]

WE broke 2500 mark!!!


The stupid internet was not working last night so i had to play catch up today.

We got some snow but not enough for my school to cancel, others in the area did cancel.


I can't and don't even want to think about all the homework I'm going to have next week. My teachers don't even know what we are doing on Friday let alone next week, so it looks like when I i get home I will have to do alot of homework.

Bobby

 

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Hey guys!! I'm back from the dead!! You know, i'm learning that the best part about "college life" is that EVERYBODY and their roomate has the internet- go figure!! The best part is that Their hall is watching American Idol, so i don't have to miss it!!! Hooray!!

Sooo, Florida is definatly much much warmer than the 4 degrees and the foot of snow that i woke up to this morning!! It's a bit "Chilly" not cold and DEFINATLY not 80 degrees! I would compare it to a spring day- i was wearing a light long sleeved shirt and i was completely comfortable... it's a bit more chilly at night- sweatshirt or windbreaker weather a bit more "Nippy" when it's dark!! I sure hope it's gonna be warmer in the Carribean!! It's all good- i see more "cruise friendly" temperatures in the forcast!!

Well, i should be out!! I'll see some of you DIS folk as soon as tomorrow and friday and i look forward to meeting the rest of everyone on Saturday!! (i'm really not looking forward to wearing the lime green, to be perfectly honest - but I'll do what it takes to be loyal to DIS!!)

 

[Cap]

We're glad to hear that everybody is moving along on packing, job clean-up, college check out, etc. As Princess said, it's much warmer than up north, but still need a sweatshirt or windbreaker.

Unfortunately, I have to suffer with dial-up AOL for the rest of the trip. Disney was supposed to have Broadband turned on at Boardwalk, but it's "not quite done".

Dean - don't forget the bubbles!

It's not very crowded at WDW today.

OK. We're at post 2576 now. Should make 2600 before sailing.

Judi say's lime green is not her color, but is acceptable as a fruit in a fruit drink with an umbrella.

 

[Butterfly2]

Janice, it is good to have you back. You are still in our prayers.
I do hope we see you Friday night. I'm part of Dean's group and we are meeting Nicki and her bunch for froo-froo drinks so would be great to have you join us. Cheri

 

[dizmomof2]

PrincessAuroraInBlue: I hate to break this to you but the best part of college life really has nothing to do with the internet. It has a lot to do with, um, ah, other stuff. (are your parents reading this thread?) Glad to hear your having a wonderful time.

Alright you people in Florida! Are you complaining about nippy weather!!! I just had to shovel the driveway again (yes AGAIN!) because the snowplow came and blocked in my driveway. This is after I had to push a neighbour out because she got stuck IN her driveway.

Bring on the sun, froofroo drinks (non-alcoholic please) and those men in speedos! (Okay, I'm not sure about the men in speedos. I'll reserve judgement about them. )

Jen

 

[auntrenae]

I don't want to scare anyone, but we have a freeze warning tonight! I didn't think anything of the cold when I went to work this morning, but it's supposed to get down to 30* tonight! It will warm up again tomorrow and only get down to 45 tomorrow night, but you might want to bring a jacket especially if you are going to be in Orlando for a few days. Whoooo, that was a surprise tonight! I was at the studios and didn't have any idea this was forecast... oh well, you are forewarned! I'm off to an early bed, talk to you tomorrow,
Renae