2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 5

[tinkerbelle77]

I was out most of the day today. I was able to snag a last minute Accupuncture appt. and I'm feeling so much better already. Some people it works for and some people it doesn't, I hope it doesn't stop working for me, since it's been the only thing that's really helped my fibromyalgia. Next on the list was Xmas tree shops for river rocks for a vase I have. No luck (and $20 spent on stuff I didn't need, LOL) but Michaels happens to be next door so I tried there..VOILA. The only problem is I had to go past the lady demoing the Cricut. WOW! I resisted though so she showed me the Sizzix next and I resisted that too, I'm so proud of myself. I only bought the river rocks..YAY! Those machines are really nice though if you can afford them. OH BTW, I got another scrapbook at Xmas tree for $5, it has a beach themed cover and sissors and glue and some paper and stickers in it..couldn't resist for the $5. I think it will be my circle journal if I decide I can do it.

We share office space with an accupuncturist and her patients just rave about what it does for them...I have never personally tried, but wpuld be willing

 

[#1Mouse]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON (cgcw's ds)​

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[tinkerbelle77]

I'm so Excited!

Thanks to a fellow Dis'r who unfortunately had to cancel out on the Med Repo but was kind enough to contact me to see if I wanted her cabin!?!

Well it looks like a done deal!

The only reason why I booked was to get a Murphey Bed in the Living Room for DD but wasn't lucky enough, until now to get one!



Now I can go off tonight to see WICKED!

j

Congrats!!!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

J, Your going to see Wicked? You are soooo lucky! Sold out too fast here, and now my dd is going to see it in London in December. I'm going to see it sometime, the book was very good.

Hey guys, my glicee came today. They spent a pretty penny sending those babies out. I can't wait to put it up....but WHERE!

I

I also read the book, but I've heard the play is nothing like the book...Cant wait for my giclee

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Stacy, congrats on post 21000!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Congrats, Amy on reply 21000!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Erin,
Yes, they boxed it up very well. The documents on the outside of the box on mine got kinda scrunched up and even a corner of the box, so I'm swearing as I open it, but the inside was perfect.

NOTE TO ALL:
There is now a room change fee, if you change your room after arrival at a resort so make sure you make all your "requests" at time of reservation.

Does this apply to check in, if we request a certain area?

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Ok, whew. Long day (seems like I say that everyday) No way I'll catch up with today's posts. Congrats to the milestone snaggers. Oops, sorry, Mary, I thought you were talking the THREAD'S 20,000 mark!! My bad.

Here's some pictures from the day.

Here's Nick's action shot:

Here's KT's action shot:

Here's a picture of the two of them with their boxes stuffed (look at KT's box...so stuffed it's bursting open!)

Here's them with all of their stuff nicely packaged. Yes, all three wardrobes are filled as is the big bag!! They each got a bear and they helped me with a bit of my Christmas shopping...the bear in the middle is for my great nephew! Thanks, kids!

They got every thing on their list. Actually, they way it was timed out in our heads it worked out perfectly. Nick got to his potential stopping point right at 45 seconds. KT did have about 6 seconds left once she got everything she wanted, so she just grabbed some more of the shirts and skirts. The BAB people were really sweet. Took polaroids and also printed us out about 10 digital pictures in 5x7! The kids got T-shirts too!! Of course, walking through Easton with THREE wardrobes, THREE stuffed bears and an overfull bag made them look like spoiled brats. You wouldn't believe the looks we got!!!



School House Rock was good. For high schoolers they did a great job. Could have been a little louder, luckily I already knew all the words (our local children's theater did it last year and we saw it twice, watched the DVD's endlessly, and have it on the iPod)

Here's the rundown of songs they did:
Verb: That's What's Happening
A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing
Three is a Magic Number
Mother Necessity
Sufferin' Till SUffrage
Lolly, Lolly, Lolly
Unpack your Adjectives
Just a Bill
The Preamble
Ready or Not, Here I Come
Circulation
Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla
Figure 8
Zero, My Hero
Conjunction Junction
Melting Pot
Elbow Room
Interplanet Janet
Interjections
The Tale of Mr. Morton

(in Interplanet Janet I was wondering how they'd handle Pluto's demotion to a dwarf planet.....after the sung line of "And Pluto, little Pluto is the smallest planet of them all" they said "well, not anymore!!!" )

Great pics...they look like they really enjoyed themselves!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Karen has seen Wicked four times. She's traveled to Chicago to see it three times and once here in Detroit. I've seen it twice and it really is a classic Broadway musical. We both highly recommend it for anyone who is considering seeing it.

Both Tim and I want to see it...soon hopefully!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

We survived Cameron's party.

It was certainly an eye opening experience.

5 boys and myself. We started with lunch which cost me almost $140 -- they had a special which included a $10 game card with each meal. The sad thing was that most of the meals went right into the garbage. One of the boys left an entire cheeseburger, untouched except for the huge glob of ketchup he put all over it -- he said his mother fed him lunch before he came. Another boy ordered a shrimp platter and didn't eat anything but a couple of french fries. Another boy ate about 1/2 of his cheeseburger but managed to drink down several sodas. Another ate a couple of bites of chicken fingers. Cameron & I were hungry so we finished the burger Cameron had and the salad I had. It still was hard to swallow the bill in the end, knowing that it went right in the garbage. Then the waiter asked if anyone wanted dessert and a couple of boys moaned and groaned when I said we were going to pass.

They did enjoy the games -- but again, one of the boys went through his $10 game card in about 2 minutes. I guess when your 10, there isn't any thought into making it last, although the other boys didn't have a problem.

I recharged each card for another $10. Cameron had a great time, which is what I have to focus on. I also know this is the last birthday party he's having. Last year we went to WDW for the long weekend, I'm wishing we did the same this weekend.

A couple boys in the group were loud and obnoxious. No matter how many times I asked them to respect the others in the restaurant or to lower their voices or to stay in their seats, they continued to act like little morons. I'm so glad that Cameron is not like that -- if I ever hear that he acts like that with a group of friends, we're going to have a long discussion.

One of the boys was invited to sleep over tonight -- Cameron's choice, thankfully (I really should thank him for that decision ). Then all of the sudden driving home, it turns out that all the boys are thinking they are going home to pack their gear and head back over. Nicely, but firmly, i squashed that idea rather quickly -- as I'm not prepared to have several boys sleep over tonight. Or at least that was my excuse.

Cameron just asked if we could go see Open Season. I'm not sure if I have it in me anymore tonight -- I can just see me sleeping through the entire thing. Maybe I'm just use to little kids -- like my daycare who cooperate and have nice manners in public.

I haven't decided if we're going off to the show tonight or not. But, if the other boys decide to take it upon themselves to show up at the door for a sleepover, you can bet we'll be out the door in a flash.

I had to wipe the tears from laughing so hard...But I feel your pain on the other kids not behaving...I am begining to think that kids arent taught respect anymore.

 

[tinkerbelle77]

WAY TO GO TIGERS!!!!

Congrats!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Okay! Gotta shut down. Tom and I are having date night. Tom just put in the Jim Brickman DVD and said no more computer tonight! Have a good night all. I'll be back tomorrow.

Have a great date!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

I have to take a minute to brag on my daughter's high school band. Today was their first competition of the year and they received all 1's across the board! They were so excited! This is only the second year our school has been open so we only have freshman-junior students. They work hard and it really paid off today! We'll find out on Monday if they were voted one of the top 5 bands of the day. We compete again next Saturday, then again on the Wednesday we are on the cruise. I hated that they scheduled the UIL competition that day, I guess someone forgot to call to check with me first

Congrats to her!!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Karen the kids look like they did a great job. It must have been all that coaching. That must have been so much fun for all.

Cindy I think I would have taken the boys home early. I really hate it when they have no respect. Brooke has one friend that is really bad and she always wants to come over. She constantly invites herself over and I have told her a million times that she needs to wait for Brooke to ask her over. Brooke does not want anything to do with her but she doesn't give up. I have heard from other parents that she does the same thing with them.

Tigers and U of M win on the same day. It is a great day to be in MI.

I just checked the weather and it is calling for SNOW on Thursday night and
Friday. Highs on Friday 41 to 45. This is way to early in the year to have snow. Today it was 70 and sunny. I think it is time to move.

I agree...think Florida sounds good!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

GREAT NEWS!

My sister, Debbie, got her test results back late yesterday and everything looks good with her heart! The doctor said she needs to definitely go on this cruise and enjoy! So she is coming! thanks everyone for sending pixie dust her way. She is now going to be able to enjoy her 1st cruise ever on the best cruise line!

Wonderful news...cant wait to see you guys on board!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Ok, so I've spent the evening going through all the travel papers, printing reservations, filling the online cruise docs finally, geting pack list in order, printing park hours, adrs, etc. Then I all of a sudden realize that I haven't gotten my Magical Express tags!! I'm freaking out! I know I filled out the form online on the DVC website!! So I went in, filled it in again and I'm hoping they are open on Monday so I can call and confirm. It says 10 days before departure, so I think I'm ok, I can't believe I didn't realize it sooner!

I received mine sometime last week or the week before...I would call them...I do know that they will still let you use ME as long as you are registered

 

[WDWLVR]

Congrats to the kids - looks like a great haul. Love the halloween bears!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

AHEM......................... MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTETION PLEASE


WE HAVE RECIEVED OUR DOCS!

The UPS guy knows I am on the FD and since he didnt see any cars here yesterday he dropped it off there. SO when I went up for class today there they were!

SO DOIN THE DOC DANCIN HERE IN ILLINOIS !


SQuid

Congrats!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON (cgcw's ds)​

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Happy birthday!

 

[WDWLVR]

We survived Cameron's party.

It was certainly an eye opening experience.

Cindy - I hope after all that you got to spend a fairly quiet evening!