2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 6

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cgcw said:
I'm thinking Deanna should start charging admission to this fan club of hers. :idea:


A couple weeks back, Cameron brought home his weekly parent letter. It's an exercise where the kids write about their week and then the parents respond. The teachers then read both letters so they see how well the kids are communicating to the parents what's going on. Cameron's teacher will also send an email correcting something we might have written back to him (like a change in date for a performance was the last one).

Anyway, a couple weeks ago Cameron wrote about how they learned about internet safety and how they were not suppose to give information to people over the internet and never, ever, ever, post on message boards. I sat back and thought, how do I respond to this one with keeping it on the right path yet make sure that Cameron knew that the people we met on the internet were not serial killers and that we've actually made some really nice friends. So, I wrote that if he ever wanted to get on the boards (any of them) that I would be willing to sit with him and help him learn. We talked about the things to post and not post and how there are people who present themselves as someone other than they truly are. I then went on to say that Cameron himself has met a lot of wonderful people from the internet and now consider them friends.

That week, I didn't get an email back from the teacher. I'm sure she's still scratching her head over my response. ;)
I think that is TOO funny!!! I do think that people give me weird looks when I tell them that I met a bunch of people online that we cruised with (some of them twice, with plans for the future). But, I've made some friends that I would have never met in my everyday life. But, it doesn't make them any less of a friend.
 
Copper3 said:
Amy - Where is this crab place? My dad loves crabs so when he is down I would love to take him. What's good for us landlubbers on their menu? Nice to hear that you were able to get away from the girls for some alone time.
Hey Jeff - it's on 4th street here in St. Pete. You would take I275 across the bridge all the way down to the 22nd Avenue exit. Then, head east to 4th Street and then turn right and go down about 10-12 blocks and it's on the right. It's called the 4th Street Shrimp Store. It really is a local place, but tasty food and totally casual. They don't seat you, you just pick a table. They do have a few non-seafood/fish dishes like chicked and burgers I think, but they do mostly seafood & fish. They have specials on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. All-you-can-eat clam strips on Mondays, AYCE crab legs on Tuesdays and AYCE shrimp on Wednesdays.
 
toddp3 said:
Hey all. Just a quick update as I'm stopping in at home real quick. Despite being a little crabby after her surgery, Cheryl is doing just fine. I took a ride home to walk the dog and grab a quick bite (starving and didn't want to eat in the hospital cafe again), and the nurse asked me to get her to take a nap - which I told her to do "or else" between now and when I got back.

If approved she can go home at around 10pm tonight instead of staying over. We'll see how that goes, maybe she'll get to post on her own.

Great news, Todd. I hope she got to go home last night. Anything for one less night in a hospital.
 
WDWLVR said:
Good morning everyone! Happy Wednesday! Looks like it is going to a very rainy day here in Chicagoland. Better to get it out of the way now so the weekend is clear for all those coming up.
Yes, clear up that rain before we get there!!! I can't believe that we only have 2 days left!!!
 

cgcw said:
At one point, I think it was the second day, I was laying on a raft chit chatting with Gail & John & I'm thinking Judy & Sandy were there as well. There was this stingray swimming back and forth right in the area we were at. :eek: I have to say I was pretty impressed that those in the water actually staying in the water and didn't run onto the sand.

Yep, we were there. It was such a cute little fishy. What in the world would have made us run out of the water? :rotfl2:
 
I did get home last night. The dr.didn't restrict my diet, one of the nurses recommended it. The no chicken broth is also Kosher, but it is tasty. Having a hard time sleeping on my back. We have to kick the cats out because I can't have a 20 pound cat sitting on my stomach.
ok chair is getting uncomfortable, moving to couch.

Cheryl
 
cgcw said:
By the way, have your girls ever seen snow? :cold: They are now saying no snow over the weekend (but COLD). It may snow on Thursday so if it does dust us, the girls might have that chance.
They have gotten to see snow. In January, we were visiting my sister in VA and one morning they woke up and there was about 1/2" of snow on the ground. All 5 of the girls got SO excited and ran outside in their coats, hats & mittens. Well, my sister's girls had a blast, but after about 10-15 minutes, Emily ran back inside and wanted NOTHING to do with the outside anymore. She was just TOO cold.
 
Hi everyone! I'm busy today packing up and the car and hitting the road for that ride down to WDW! Hope everyone who is going to the meet this weekend in Chicagoland has a great time - sorry I have to miss this one but my favorite mouse is calling to me and I am so ready to get my Christmas fix with him! Will be spending the next week in a GV at OKW with my brothers and sisters and their families - should be fun!!! Then I will go over to SSR with my dh and ds and his gf for a few days! Hope to see some of you at the Member Mixer on the 7th. Got to get a move on today so I'll check in when I get settled at the world! :teeth:
 
Mary have a great trip to WDW! Staying in a GV - you will love it. We had a GV one time with a bunch of family staying with us and we really enjoyed it.

I love WDW at Christmas!

Check in when you can.
 
cherylp3 said:
I did get home last night. The dr.didn't restrict my diet, one of the nurses recommended it. The no chicken broth is also Kosher, but it is tasty. Having a hard time sleeping on my back. We have to kick the cats out because I can't have a 20 pound cat sitting on my stomach.
ok chair is getting uncomfortable, moving to couch.

Cheryl

Don't forget to take some small walks around the house every few hours. It really helps to keep you from getting stiff. My doctor didn't restrict my diet either. He said eat it if you want, if it bothers you wait a week or so and try it again.

Keep the cat away - I speak from experience! After I got home from the hospital, my dog (only 16 lbs) was laying on my legs. The doorbell rang and he sprang up, dashed across my body and face to get to the door. John didn't know if he should answer the door or come to find out what the loud screaming was. Not a good feeling at all!

Hope you're feeling better soon!
 
alikat99 said:
They have gotten to see snow. In January, we were visiting my sister in VA and one morning they woke up and there was about 1/2" of snow on the ground. All 5 of the girls got SO excited and ran outside in their coats, hats & mittens. Well, my sister's girls had a blast, but after about 10-15 minutes, Emily ran back inside and wanted NOTHING to do with the outside anymore. She was just TOO cold.

Make sure they have mittens and hats and heavy coats especially while walking downtown. I hear it's going to be a bit chilly in Chicago this weekend. Of course yesterday it was so nice I had the doorwall open in the afternoon - not normal for the end of November.
 
Absolutley bundle up for this weeekend. They're already backing off the prediction of snow, and that it'll hit more the s burbs and Indiana. So my concern is anyone driving in? Be very careful if you are.
 
MarkRG said:
Absolutley bundle up for this weeekend. They're already backing off the prediction of snow, and that it'll hit more the s burbs and Indiana. So my concern is anyone driving in? Be very careful if you are.

Funny, the weather man mentioned last night about the I-94 corridor on the west side of the state possibly being a mess on Friday. We're going to leave a bit earlier on Friday, hopefully missing it. If we get snowed in while in Chicago - I guess we'll just have to stay longer!
 
Well, we had a little snow yesterday. Not too bad and it is all melted now. Tonight they are predicting FREEZING Rain. That is usually what we get around here. So, I have been preparing. Went to the grocery store and pet store (want to make sure everyone has food). Went to home depot to get some covers for the outside faucets and vents. When it freezes no one leaves their house. Snow is one this but ice is another. As long as I have food and heat I am good to go!

Enjoy Chicago this weekend everyone!
 
Hey everyone traveling through or to Chicago Friday:

Be careful!!! I just received this in my email:

Winter storm watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through friday morning,
The NWS in chicago has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
A storm over the lower mississippi valley Thursday will move into central indiana Friday morning. Cold air is expected to deepen over northern illinois later tonight and Thursday leading to snow thursday night. A mix of precipitation is expected further east in northwest indiana.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
 
I've been watching the radar loops all day, it looks unstable and could do anything at this point. It's moving very slowly east, and does look like it'll have weather after the cold front passes, unless it suddenly shifts.

http://www.wunderground.com/radar/mixedcomposite.asp?region=a4&size=2x&type=loop

The pink stuff is freezing rain, the blue is snow. Sofar it doesn't look like it's tracking very north, keep our fingers crossed!
 
cgcw said:
Hey everyone traveling through or to Chicago Friday:

Be careful!!! I just received this in my email:

Winter storm watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through friday morning,
The NWS in chicago has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
A storm over the lower mississippi valley Thursday will move into central indiana Friday morning. Cold air is expected to deepen over northern illinois later tonight and Thursday leading to snow thursday night. A mix of precipitation is expected further east in northwest indiana.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Oh boy!!! Considering that our flight is VERY early on Friday morning, I hope that this clears up soon. I'd hate to be delayed!!! I guess we'll have to keep watching.
 
alikat99 said:
Oh boy!!! Considering that our flight is VERY early on Friday morning, I hope that this clears up soon. I'd hate to be delayed!!! I guess we'll have to keep watching.


Feel free to give me a call Friday morning for a live update.

What time are you leaviing Florida?
 
Hey there!
Just popping in before taking Nick to Boy Scouts!


Cheryl - Glad to here your home. Take period walks to keep those joints loose and don't push it on going back to your normal diet to soon. Broth is good as well as jello & Ice cream!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone going to the meet in Chicago this weekend. Hope the weather doesn't get to craxy. Safe travels!
 
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