2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas* (Part 2)

[suzannef]

Hey Michele, it's sounds like you're going to have some fun and games at work tonight, you must let us know how she takes it - I'm sure you'll be giggling in the background

Have fun at Home Depot (ugghh, Do It Yourself stores - my idea of hell )

I hope you'll be around later

Paul has just suggested that we go to watch Hancock at the cinema, so I'll catch up with you all later

Oh I love Will Smith. let us know how it was. Have fun!!

 

[kobesam]

Hi everyone

Sorry I have not been around lately but it's been one horrible couple of weeks. Let's just say to top everything off was a trip to the Dentist Wednesday for a root canal. My jaw started hurting last Friday and since it was a four day weekend holiday here (July 1 is Canada Day) Nobody was working until Wednesday. So there I sat in horrible pain for four days!!!. (plus three trips to the hospital)

Woo Hoo only 7 more weeks!!!! I can hardly wait. I was just talking to DH and we need to buy a suitcase now or we will never get it on time. (you have to buy everything online when you live in the middle of nowhere) We need a new one because I blew the zipper on the old one last year at Disney World trying to cram all the stuff I bought into it.

How is everyone? Hopefully I will find the time to catch up today and post later.

 

[mandymouse]

Oh I love Will Smith. let us know how it was. Have fun!!

I love Will Smith too The movie was good, but not as good as I am Legend. There were some very funny parts in it, but it wasn't a classic It's worth seeing if you're a Will Smith fan

Hi everyone

Sorry I have not been around lately but it's been one horrible couple of weeks. Let's just say to top everything off was a trip to the Dentist Wednesday for a root canal. My jaw started hurting last Friday and since it was a four day weekend holiday here (July 1 is Canada Day) Nobody was working until Wednesday. So there I sat in horrible pain for four days!!!. (plus three trips to the hospital)

Woo Hoo only 7 more weeks!!!! I can hardly wait. I was just talking to DH and we need to buy a suitcase now or we will never get it on time. (you have to buy everything online when you live in the middle of nowhere) We need a new one because I blew the zipper on the old one last year at Disney World trying to cram all the stuff I bought into it.

How is everyone? Hopefully I will find the time to catch up today and post later.

Hey Sandra, it's great to hear from you. I can totally sympathise with you, I've been to the dentist a few times over the last couple of weeks, and I am such a wimp. I hope your jaw is a lot better now

I can't wait to start packing too. We'll be taking our embarrassingly battered old suitcases with us again

Have a lovely day

 

[mmesq]

thanks for the welcome. This is our first time on a cruise. As previously mentioned, wehave a 4 year old daughter but also, my wife will be 5 months pregnant. Any cruise advice?

 

[xoxheather420oxo]

I can't believe its 7 weeks away time is flying by. How is everyone?? Hope you all have had a great holiday weekend. I've had a busy one....but tomorrow is back to reality!!!
We finally finished putting the ribbons on the favors the other night so now other then getting his tux fitted we are more then ready to get married. We were originally staying in Animal Kingdom Villa's with our friends but decided that we really wanted time to ourselves after and before the wedding so we backed out and got our own room at Saratoga Springs it has caused some drama with my friends but its our wedding & honeymoon why shouldn't we be by ourselves???? Anyway off to try to find silver shoes fun fun fun.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

thanks for the welcome. This is our first time on a cruise. As previously mentioned, wehave a 4 year old daughter but also, my wife will be 5 months pregnant. Any cruise advice?

What part of long island r u from? I am in suffolk county. Wow 5 months pregnant i hope she doesn't get seasick while onboard. I was always sick when i was pregnant.

Mandy, We have some sad suitcases as well..i seem to find other things to spend my money on though..lol.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Guys

I am back from the beach. My parents have friends who live on lower Saranac and whenever it isn't rented we can use the beach,boats, house etc...

This is the place:

http://rentals.lakeplacidvacations.com/rns/search/propertydetail.aspx?ID=25

I think the water felt good to Sarah and Em just giggled.. I took one look at my pasty white Irish skin and thought I better get a base or I will be toast on the cruise... I know one thing.. That fresh air made me sleepy! I may need to take a snooze before sail away.. Who knows! That or coffee!

 

[mandymouse]

thanks for the welcome. This is our first time on a cruise. As previously mentioned, wehave a 4 year old daughter but also, my wife will be 5 months pregnant. Any cruise advice?

Sorry, I haven't got any advice, although I would probably recommend your wife putting her feet up as often as possible I hope she finds the Cruise nice and relaxing

I can't believe its 7 weeks away time is flying by. How is everyone?? Hope you all have had a great holiday weekend. I've had a busy one....but tomorrow is back to reality!!!
We finally finished putting the ribbons on the favors the other night so now other then getting his tux fitted we are more then ready to get married. We were originally staying in Animal Kingdom Villa's with our friends but decided that we really wanted time to ourselves after and before the wedding so we backed out and got our own room at Saratoga Springs it has caused some drama with my friends but its our wedding & honeymoon why shouldn't we be by ourselves???? Anyway off to try to find silver shoes fun fun fun.

Your plans sound great Heather. Have fun shoe shopping

Mandy, We have some sad suitcases as well..i seem to find other things to spend my money on though..lol.

LOL - We would only worry that someone might steal some good suitcases, so we're happy to travel with our old ones

Hey Guys

I am back from the beach. My parents have friends who live on lower Saranac and whenever it isn't rented we can use the beach,boats, house etc...

This is the place:

http://rentals.lakeplacidvacations.com/rns/search/propertydetail.aspx?ID=25

I think the water felt good to Sarah and Em just giggled.. I took one look at my pasty white Irish skin and thought I better get a base or I will be toast on the cruise... I know one thing.. That fresh air made me sleepy! I may need to take a snooze before sail away.. Who knows! That or coffee!

It sounds like you've had a lovely day Jen. Glad the girls enjoyed the water. Have a quick nap and I'll hopefully catch you in an hour or so

 

[phoenixphantom]

Debi, Betty, Mellisa and Mary Ellen - Do you guys have an idea of how much you are spending per person/family and if you are doing more that one day. Since we have a small group, I have gotten about 3 small things for each kid, not much for the adults yet. I don't want to go overboard but I don't want to be stingy either. I haven't sorted it all out yet, but I think I spent about $10 per kid, is that too much???. Since I have 3 kids I wanted to make sure everyone got several things. Do any of you have feedback?

Mandy, Michele and Sandy - Since we are the ones with the 15 and over girls, do you think they would be interested in doing FE with each other? Maybe just 1 item from each girl to the others. Our group is so small and Nicole is more interested in kids her age. It is ok if you don't since I know you have a big group, just tossing the idea out there.

Is anyone planning on try to plan a get together? I guess Sunday would be the best??? I have only been on one cruise before, it seems like there may be enough time before the safety drill.

Danielle, that stinks if you have to host it, and I was looking forward to meeting you!

Diane

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Evening Ladies, I missed sailaway.. ..i was napping...lol.
I am off to work and i will fill you in on LTL's tantrum tomorrow...
Have a good night ladies.

 

[mmesq]

we're from Dix Hills in Suffolk County

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Wow dix hills..i am in east northport you are like 20 minutes from me.

Well LTL had a melt down when she was told by me...lol..i thought she already knew...

I couldn't control my laughter most of the evening...

Hope you all had a good night. I will check in tomorrow.

Morning Mandy

 

[mandymouse]

Mandy, Michele and Sandy - Since we are the ones with the 15 and over girls, do you think they would be interested in doing FE with each other? Maybe just 1 item from each girl to the others. Our group is so small and Nicole is more interested in kids her age. It is ok if you don't since I know you have a big group, just tossing the idea out there.

Is anyone planning on try to plan a get together? I guess Sunday would be the best??? I have only been on one cruise before, it seems like there may be enough time before the safety drill.

Hi Diane

I am happy for Kerry and Becky to do a Fish Extender Exchange with Nicole If Sandy and Michele are interested too, then I'll send all their details together. Hopefully I'll let you know soon

We really ought to decide where we would like to have our 'Meet' onboard. OK Bahama Mama's and Papa's where would you prefer to hold our meet ? Diversions or the Promenade Lounge ? Would anytime between 2.30 & 3.30pm be good ? (as we have the safety drill at 4pm). Please let me know your preferences

Well LTL had a melt down when she was told by me...lol..i thought she already knew...

I couldn't control my laughter most of the evening...

Hope you all had a good night. I will check in tomorrow.

Morning Mandy

Morning Michele

I bet you had a good evening at work last night. I am surprised that LTL is still working there, she always seems to be having a melt down

What are you up to today ?

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Good Morning Bahama Mama's & Bahama Papa's

What are you all up to today ?

I've got a weird day today. I'm not going to my mum's as she is going into hospital to have an op on her foot.

Also Becky starts 2 weeks Work Experience today. Officially she has 2 weeks left at school, but Year 10 are spending their last two weeks doing work experience instead. She will be working for a Christian Youth Group called Youth 180, who are a group of young people who help run Mother & Toddler groups, playgroups, go into schools for mentoring and run lunch-time/after school and Youth Clubs. She already attends one of their youth clubs, so she knows most of the people who work there. She should enjoy it, as Kerry did the same work experience two years ago

So, I'll be dropping Becky at 'work' this morning and heading into town. Then as it's Monday the diet will be back on track and hopefully I'll do my exercises if I have the house to myself

Have a great day everyone

 

[LaurieWDW05]

Laurie~ uh excuse me I sense a little sarcasm there I'll have you know I went to a firepit in the hood last night and had 2 bacardi raz drinks over 4 hours so there!!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful sunny Sunday!! It is supposed to be 85 and sunny today here and temps getting increasingly hotter as the week progresses. I was reading a trip report of someone who just went on the double dip cruise and I am just getting so excited now!!! Woo Hoo

Sarcasm???? ME????????????!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?

The weather by us was HORRIBLE yesterday!! Just GROSS! Today is supposed to be hot and SUPER humid!! I am just hoping the weather is OK for Ant's party on Saturday - looks like 90 and HOT! UGH!! I guess everyone will be in the pool!!

Oh I forgot to tell you about one of my neighbors that has been doing weight watchers. I haven't seen her all winter or spring and at the 4th of July party I couldn't believe how good she looked. She has lost 84 pounds on WW and is a shadow of her former self. Unbelievable, so I guess it must really work

WW is great - IF you have WILL power! Which I have NOT! It's too late for me for this cruise - but I am going to try to do SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGHHHHHH

Good Luck with whichever diet you decide on doing Laurie. I can honestly say I'm fed up with this whole dieting lark. I really must stop weighing myself, as I've stayed the same for about 3 weeks now, and I really don't think I can lose anymore. I'm still going to eat well, but I can't wait to pig-out on the Dining Plan and on the Disney Wonder

I look forward to seeing your pics

Mandy- I started this morning.. Got up at 5:15 - did my walking DVD, came to work, had two bottles of water and my oatmeal. I am on a roll already!!!!

Woohoo..Just 7 Weeks...

Morning Ladies, 6 DAYS TILL THE TWINS ARE TOGETHER

Laurie, No i wasn't texting u to say i was coming over...lol..just wishing you a happy fourth.

Jen, Austin had fifth disease once when we went away on vacation ..all he wanted to do was sleep in his stroller poor kid..it wiped him out . Hope she is feeling better soon.

Well i am off to get ready we are going to go look at some windows at home depot..very exciting..lol..the guy is ripping out the old ones next monday.

Hey there - Oh, I got excited, thought you were coming early!!!! LOL

Poor Austin - just sleeping in the stroller on vacation!! How old was he when he had it?

Home Depot??????????!!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!? You know you aren't allowed to tell Carm you went there!! LOL

Evening Ladies, I missed sailaway.. ..i was napping...lol.
I am off to work and i will fill you in on LTL's tantrum tomorrow...
Have a good night ladies.

I missed sailaway too! We had a busy afternoon (after Carm got home) - I went to get some CLOTHES! Finally figured out that even if I lose my big TWO pounds a week - I am not going to have a significant amount of weight loss to change my sizing all that much! So, I got 3 pairs of shorts, a pair of capris, and 4 or 5 tops, and a bathing suit - which I am not loving (I might add).

We really ought to decide where we would like to have our 'Meet' onboard. OK Bahama Mama's and Papa's where would you prefer to hold our meet ? Diversions or the Promenade Lounge ? Would anytime between 2.30 & 3.30pm be good ? (as we have the safety drill at 4pm). Please let me know your preferences

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Good Morning Bahama Mama's & Bahama Papa's

What are you all up to today ?

I've got a weird day today. I'm not going to my mum's as she is going into hospital to have an op on her foot.

Also Becky starts 2 weeks Work Experience today. Officially she has 2 weeks left at school, but Year 10 are spending their last two weeks doing work experience instead. She will be working for a Christian Youth Group called Youth 180, who are a group of young people who help run Mother & Toddler groups, playgroups, go into schools for mentoring and run lunch-time/after school and Youth Clubs. She already attends one of their youth clubs, so she knows most of the people who work there. She should enjoy it, as Kerry did the same work experience two years ago

So, I'll be dropping Becky at 'work' this morning and heading into town. Then as it's Monday the diet will be back on track and hopefully I'll do my exercises if I have the house to myself

Have a great day everyone

Mandy - as far as a meeting goes - the location doesn't really matter - just let me know!!! 2:30 sounds like a good time to me!

I hope your mom's foot is ok! How long will she be in the hospital??

The work experience for Becky sounds like fun! At least it keeps her out of school! LOL

Good luck w/your diet and exercise!! You are motivated - you will do FINE!!!!!!!!

What is everyone up to today?? Anything exciting??

We are heading to the Mets/Phillies game tonight... WOO HOO - I hope they win!

Back to work for me for a bit!!

Laurie

 

[mandymouse]

The weather by us was HORRIBLE yesterday!! Just GROSS! Today is supposed to be hot and SUPER humid!! I am just hoping the weather is OK for Ant's party on Saturday - looks like 90 and HOT! UGH!! I guess everyone will be in the pool!!

Mandy- I started this morning.. Got up at 5:15 - did my walking DVD, came to work, had two bottles of water and my oatmeal. I am on a roll already!!!!

I missed sailaway too! We had a busy afternoon (after Carm got home) - I went to get some CLOTHES! Finally figured out that even if I lose my big TWO pounds a week - I am not going to have a significant amount of weight loss to change my sizing all that much! So, I got 3 pairs of shorts, a pair of capris, and 4 or 5 tops, and a bathing suit - which I am not loving (I might add).

Mandy - as far as a meeting goes - the location doesn't really matter - just let me know!!! 2:30 sounds like a good time to me!

I hope your mom's foot is ok! How long will she be in the hospital??

The work experience for Becky sounds like fun! At least it keeps her out of school! LOL

Good luck w/your diet and exercise!! You are motivated - you will do FINE!!!!!!!!

What is everyone up to today?? Anything exciting??

We are heading to the Mets/Phillies game tonight... WOO HOO - I hope they win!

Good Morning Laurie

It sounds like your pool will be popular on Saturday if the temps stay that high

I hope the party goes well

Wow, you were up early. I'm impressed that you did your walking DVD that early Good Luck at keeping motivated I've just done my exercises too

You did well on the shopping front too When are you going to start packing ?

My mum went into hospital about 8am this morning and she had had her op by 11am. They're hoping that she'll be home tonight or tomorrow, as everything went well

Good Luck to the Mets tonight, is JBJ likely to be there ?

Have a good day at work and at the game tonight

 

[LaurieWDW05]

Good Morning Laurie

It sounds like your pool will be popular on Saturday if the temps stay that high

I hope the party goes well

Wow, you were up early. I'm impressed that you did your walking DVD that early Good Luck at keeping motivated I've just done my exercises too

You did well on the shopping front too When are you going to start packing ?

My mum went into hospital about 8am this morning and she had had her op by 11am. They're hoping that she'll be home tonight or tomorrow, as everything went well

Good Luck to the Mets tonight, is JBJ likely to be there ?

Have a good day at work and at the game tonight

Yes - the pool will be popular - that is for sure!!

As far as being motivated - HELLO?!?!?! It's Day 1 (again! ) I am always motivated on the first day!!

I won't start packing for a while - too much going on this month... I'll get to it, EVENTUALLY! LOL

I hope your mom is home and feeling well soon!

No JBJ at the Mets game!! I wish he was though!! He must be in town, he does have 3 shows in NYC next week - but, we'll be in Philly tonight!!

Laurie

 

[Hanover]

Good Morning everyone,

My FIL came to visit us yesterday on the way back from visiting my BIL for a few days. We took him to lunch at Red Lobster and he wanted to take the boys to the mall but ended up taking a nap in the car while we went inside instead.

It was pouring all afternoon so we ended up watching a bunch of our video tapes from our Med cruise last year. It was a year ago today that we set sail on that cruise. We'd love to go back to the Med, especially if DCL takes one of their new ships there.

Derek had court this morning so he took his dad and Keegan and is dropping them off at a huge mall near the courhouse in Towson, MD. Our local mall is really small so the boys love going to bigger ones. It's Derek's birthday tomorrow and his dad asked us late last night if he can stay an extra night with us so he can be here for his birthday. Derek's on night work this whole week so maybe his dad will go on a ride along with him all night. They barely ever get to spend any time together.

The glass company is supposed to fix my van sometime this morning and I'm working on payroll and work spreadsheets. We actually have an evening off of baseball tonight!

I hope everyone's having fun.


Kobesam, I hope your tooth is feeling better. I've had a root canal before and they aren't fun.

Diane, how is your MIL doing? I sure hope to find out about the state championship game location sooner than later. I keep checking our team website and it hasn't officially changed to us yet.

Mandy, I hope your mom's foot is feeling better. As far as a meeting place for a dismeet, on our other cruises we all met near the one of the kid's pools so the kids could continue to swim and we'd be near an adult beverage distribution location. We're fine with where ever though.

I have no diet will power either. I don't even try because I know I won't stick with it. I do try to exercise to keep my weight steady. We are doing the ddp plan and I know I'll be gaining a few pounds on our trip no matter how much walking we do.

 

[xoxheather420oxo]

Good morning to all!!

This is my first cruise so it would be nice to meet with all of you I don't really care where we meet although Sunday I will probably be so pre-occupied with my wedding the next day but if you tell me where you are meeting I will definetly stop by to have a drink and say hello!!!

 

[phoenixphantom]

I think 2:30 by a pool would be great, maybe with an alternate place in case of rain.

Diane

 

[xoxheather420oxo]

I think 2:30 by a pool would be great, maybe with an alternate place in case of rain.

Diane

Rain there will be no such thing on my wedding cruise it shall not happen I will not let it lol