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

[phoenixphantom]

Diane, I actually cried when the doctor said I had to be in casts for 6 weeks. I thought I would't be able to play volleyball, but it worked out and my feet healed fine. I have to call and check on Kevin. I haven't called them in 2 days and didn't want to "bother" them too much since they are in the hospital all the time with him when they aren't sleeping. Last I heard 2 days ago, he was having a very hard time breathing because of fluid in his lungs. He's too weak to walk and can barely talk. His dad told me he asked him to just hold his hand because he was so sad. I started choking up hearing that. I feel so bad for them. A 13- year- old should be worried about his new teacher and what shoes to get for school, not trying to breathe and fighting to live. His dad said he can't use his stomach tube for feedings yet because of the infection, so they have a port giving him nutrition/meds and he gets 1 ounce of apple juice an hour.

I would cry too!! I hope it all turns out ok with your friends!

 

[V4dice]

Hi Bahama Mamas!

I have to do catch up again (but it seems like its been quieter with everyone preparing for our trips).

I can't catch up with everyone yet so I apologize I will try to read through more later.

Welcome Kelly and family! I am Veronica and I'm traveling with DH, DS (6) and DD (2) along with my MIL, BIL, and 2 nieces (12).

Laurie - It was great chatting the other day - Hope Dominics party went smoothly for you and that he had a fun day!

Mandy - I have been enjoying catching your updates on where you will be next week. I can't believe its almost time for you to go!

Sandy - Forgot if I told you but the Fish Extender turned out great! I'm glad Tori likes her new job!

Jen - Hope you are getting organized- I can't even imagine how tough its been with all of your traveling. Thanks for the countdowns!

Betty - Sorry you had DIS taken away at work You'll just have to visit with us in the evening until we are on the ship in a week!

Michele - I'm happy that summer school is over for Nicole - at least its also a little less running around for you too! Its busy enough getting everything done! Who is taking care of all your pets while you are gone?

Diane - Hope the foot is feeling ok and that things are going well at your house!

Mary Ellen - Good luck with your house - hopefully everything is fixed for now so you can relax and enjoy your vacation! Have a safe trip down!

Suzanne - How is your packing going? Are the girls all ready to go?

Sandra - I hope your long trip to FL is a safe and good one!

Danielle - Wow, you have a busy day before vacation. You are going to be exhausted by the time you get to FL

Sorry, I know I missed people but its late and I'm tired.

I haven't had much time at the computer lately with trying to get everything together. I have been doing laundry and getting some clothes laid out to pack. I also ended up buying some more FE stuff and have to get that organized. My nieces and BIL came over tonight and we went over our plans for the trip (which of course I love to do) and the girls are so excited. They have been counting down the days and were asking lots of questions. Tomorrow is Bryan's last day of camp then he has a friend coming over and after that he has swim lessons. I have lots more packing to do and other errands (haircuts, picking up meds, last minute purchases) but that will have to wait until Friday and the weekend.

Have fun with all your trip preparations and a safe trip to those leaving soon!! (I'm going to be all alone on the boards here soon since I don't leave until the 23rd). Can't wait to see all of you soon!

 

[mandymouse]

We are driving down This Friday. Hope to be on the road by 2 in the afternoon, stopping in Roanoke VA,Friday and then Atlanta Ga Sat to visit our nephew in the hospital. and Hope to arrive around 9PM Sunday at SSR.

Mary Ellen ~ If we don't hear from you before you leave, I hope you have a safe journey down to WDW

Danielle, 2 casts at the same time, that would suck!! I hope I don't get there, the left foot is taking a beating while the right one "rests".

Diane ~ I hope your foot is feeling better soon

You'll never guess what came up on my computer at work when I tried to sign onto the DIS this morning "WARNING!! THE SITE THAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCESS IS NOT AUTORIZED!" I could not believe it! I knew it was coming but I was hoping they wouldn't take my DIS from me. I was a fish out of water today. But, ahhhhh, I'm back.

I can't believe how fast our trip is coming. We fly down next Saturday. I'm still stashing clothes in the spare room. All of my suitcases as there too. I need to pack my FE stuff. I'm going to do some more sewing tonight too. Hopefully I will be done all my sewing by Monday. I get my hair done on Saturday. I'm still debating if I'm getting a pedi or do it myself.
I called my cousin to make sure that she will be able to take us to the airport. We're set! I can't wait to meet everyone!

Taylor has been staying with my parent since the end of camp last week. I take her to work with me when my boss is not in the office.

Hi Betty ~ Oh No !! No DIS at work !! At least you can DIS from home, I would be lost without it

Good Luck getting your sewing finished, it sounds like you're going to be busy over the next few days

This time next week we'll be heading to our hotel at BWI airport! Keegan has a football scrimmage from 6-8PM and then school orientation from 8-8:45PM that night so we will pretty much be getting there around 10PM. I can't believe they have orientation that late! It's a 4th-6th grade intermediate school so I guess the 6th grade has the latest orientation session that day---he's one of the 3 6th grade classes with orientation that late. Brennan has orientation on Tuesday at 6:30PM.

Mandy, do you still have an ADR at Chef Mickey's on Friday 8/22? I think I recall early on that you said you'd be there right after we have eaten.

To all of you traveling over the next few days, have a safe trip to Florida and a great time at the parks. See you on the 24th!

Woohoo !! Not long to go Danielle

Yes we're at Chef Mickey's at 6.15pm for dinner. I will warn everyone now, I am HOPELESS recognising people, so if you see me, I'm not ignoring you, please just come and say 'hi'. So if you see me Danielle, give me a wave

Mandy - I have been enjoying catching your updates on where you will be next week. I can't believe its almost time for you to go!

I haven't had much time at the computer lately with trying to get everything together. I have been doing laundry and getting some clothes laid out to pack. I also ended up buying some more FE stuff and have to get that organized. My nieces and BIL came over tonight and we went over our plans for the trip (which of course I love to do) and the girls are so excited. They have been counting down the days and were asking lots of questions. Tomorrow is Bryan's last day of camp then he has a friend coming over and after that he has swim lessons. I have lots more packing to do and other errands (haircuts, picking up meds, last minute purchases) but that will have to wait until Friday and the weekend.

Have fun with all your trip preparations and a safe trip to those leaving soon!! (I'm going to be all alone on the boards here soon since I don't leave until the 23rd). Can't wait to see all of you soon!

Hey Veronica

Thanks, I've woken up very excited this morning, I can't believe we'll be on our way tomorrow night

It sounds like your party are all excited too

I'm looking forward to meeting you too

Laurie ~ How did the party go ? I hope Dominic enjoyed himself

Michele ~ I bet you're pleased that you don't have to take Nicole to Summer School today. What are you up to today ?

Sandy ~ I hope Tori enjoyed work yesterday

Jen ~ How are you ? What are you up to today ?

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Good Morning Bahama Mama's

I've got quite a busy day today. The girls are coming with me to see my mum, and finally, we are getting her out of the house. She's getting her hair done and having a quick wander around the shops

Kerry is picking up some exam results later this morning ~ Good Luck sweetheart , then Becky and me are getting our hair done

As I mentioned yesterday, my 'this time next week' will be ~ We're doing morning EMH's at Magic Kingdom, and the girls are meeting some friends there. We're having a late breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table, which I am really looking forward to, as we've never been there before. Then later in the afternoon, we'll be heading over to Port Canaveral to see our Ship leave

Will anyone be around for sailaway this afternoon? This will be my last one, as no doubt I'll be having too much fun in WDW on Sunday

Have a great day everyone, and I'll catch up with you later

 

[Hanover]

This time next week, we'll be at the airport, checking in for our flight!

Veronica, you sound as busy as I have been! Have fun packing.

Mandy, we'll be at CM's an hour earlier so if I see your family I'll give you a hello. I'm not the greatest at names. I can recognize faces for the most part, but when it comes to names I tend to say something like "this is my husband, Derek" and hope they say their name to him.

Today we are going to Maryland to go to the Montgomery Cournty Fair. It's always a lot of fun. We'll get the boy's all you can ride wrist bands, look at all the animals and enjoy some fair food. They have football tonight so I'm sure we'll be tired tonight. Tomorrow morning Brennan has a dental visit and we may take him to go see the new Star Wars movie. Saturday morning they have individiual & team football pictures and Brennan's Pokemon tournament. My MIL is taking Keegan to a Raven's game and I'm going to try and get some laundry sorted and put aside for our trip. Sunday is my dad's birthday and then the next few days will fly by.

I have a question about those refillable mugs....are we able to purchase them before the cruise and use them after the cruise? I know you are supposed to use them during the trip you paid for them and it really will be an extension of our trip. I just don't want to get into trouble by the "mug police" because I know it's a hot topic with people "abusing" the policy. I bought one for the 1st time in June and really got a lot of use out of it and thought we'd do them for this trip.

Have a great day everyone. I've got some work to catch up on but I'll check in sometime in the next few days.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning Ladies, Mandy, I can't believe this is your last sailaway..the time is flying by now. Enjoy your outing with your mom and the girls..i will see u tonight.

Betty, How dare they cut off your dis connection..do they expect you to actually work while u are there..mean people..

Laurie, Glad the party went well and hopefully i will catch u later after i finish running around today.

Sandy, Nice catching up last night. Glad tori enjoyed her first day of work.

Veronica, My parents are going to watch the pets..lol..poor things.

Suzanne, Where have u been girl?

Well i have to go to target and get some last minute things..i went to pack jeffs clothes last night and discovered he has only 1 suit..the other bathing suuts have just disappeared so i have to go get him 1 or 2 for the cruise. Nikko decided it would be fun to chew up austins Sandals yesturday so i have to get him some new ones as well. I have a lot of running around to do today so i won't be around until sailaway. Catch u all later.

 

[suzannef]

Good morning everyone~ Sorry i have been mia (again) but I have been helping my sister on her road to recovery. She came home from the hospital monday evening and I have been staying with her. Luckily she only lives 2 neighborhoods away so i have been able to go back and forth. I wanted to make sure I got on here quick though and said Bon Voyage to everyone that is leaving in the next couple of days. We are leaving next friday and I am really behind I still have some shopping to do haircuts to get and packing to do I also will still need to help my sister as much as I can before we leave. I am really looking forward to this vacation and meeting all of you! i am hoping to try to get on here some more but if I don't I am sure I will see some of you in the terminal and the rest by the Goofy pool on the 24th!!!

 

[xoxheather420oxo]

What time is the meet on the 24th???

 

[mandymouse]

This time next week, we'll be at the airport, checking in for our flight!

Veronica, you sound as busy as I have been! Have fun packing.

Mandy, we'll be at CM's an hour earlier so if I see your family I'll give you a hello. I'm not the greatest at names. I can recognize faces for the most part, but when it comes to names I tend to say something like "this is my husband, Derek" and hope they say their name to him.

Today we are going to Maryland to go to the Montgomery Cournty Fair. It's always a lot of fun. We'll get the boy's all you can ride wrist bands, look at all the animals and enjoy some fair food. They have football tonight so I'm sure we'll be tired tonight. Tomorrow morning Brennan has a dental visit and we may take him to go see the new Star Wars movie. Saturday morning they have individiual & team football pictures and Brennan's Pokemon tournament. My MIL is taking Keegan to a Raven's game and I'm going to try and get some laundry sorted and put aside for our trip. Sunday is my dad's birthday and then the next few days will fly by.

I have a question about those refillable mugs....are we able to purchase them before the cruise and use them after the cruise? I know you are supposed to use them during the trip you paid for them and it really will be an extension of our trip. I just don't want to get into trouble by the "mug police" because I know it's a hot topic with people "abusing" the policy. I bought one for the 1st time in June and really got a lot of use out of it and thought we'd do them for this trip.

Have a great day everyone. I've got some work to catch up on but I'll check in sometime in the next few days.

I'll look out for you at Chef Mickey's Danielle

Have fun at the fair today, have you got nice weather ? I hope it's nice for you

You should be fine with the refillable mugs, as you'll be using them at the same resort, and you're only gone a few days. I would be gutted if I had to pay out for more mugs because of 4 days

Have a lovely day

Morning Ladies, Mandy, I can't believe this is your last sailaway..the time is flying by now. Enjoy your outing with your mom and the girls..i will see u tonight.

Well i have to go to target and get some last minute things..i went to pack jeffs clothes last night and discovered he has only 1 suit..the other bathing suuts have just disappeared so i have to go get him 1 or 2 for the cruise. Nikko decided it would be fun to chew up austins Sandals yesturday so i have to get him some new ones as well. I have a lot of running around to do today so i won't be around until sailaway. Catch u all later.

Hey Michele, thanks for the PM It was great to finally get my mum out of the house this morning. She didn't go far, just to get her hair done and to a few shops, but she felt like she was getting back to normal

Me & Becky had our hair done, and I'm going to put some clothes away in the suitcases soon

Have fun shopping this afternoon. Did you go back and buy that dress in the end ?

Catch you later for sailaway

Good morning everyone~ Sorry i have been mia (again) but I have been helping my sister on her road to recovery. She came home from the hospital monday evening and I have been staying with her. Luckily she only lives 2 neighborhoods away so i have been able to go back and forth. I wanted to make sure I got on here quick though and said Bon Voyage to everyone that is leaving in the next couple of days. We are leaving next friday and I am really behind I still have some shopping to do haircuts to get and packing to do I also will still need to help my sister as much as I can before we leave. I am really looking forward to this vacation and meeting all of you! i am hoping to try to get on here some more but if I don't I am sure I will see some of you in the terminal and the rest by the Goofy pool on the 24th!!!

How is your sister Suzanne, I hope she's making a speedy recovery. At least you've got another week to take care of her, and I'm sure she'll be feeling much better by the time you go away

See you at the Goofy pool Suz

What time is the meet on the 24th???

The meet is around 2.30/3pm at the Goofy Pool (or the Promenade Lounge if it's raining) until we need to get ready for the lifeboat drill

I hope you can make it

 

[xoxheather420oxo]

The meet is around 2.30/3pm at the Goofy Pool (or the Promenade Lounge if it's raining) until we need to get ready for the lifeboat drill

I hope you can make it

I will do my best to make it but we are actually having the civil ceremony where we take care of all the legalities of the marriage at that time so hopefully we can make it.... I really hope to meet everyone!!!

 

[LaurieWDW05]

Hi all!!

Things have been quite busy here!! I won't have time to catch up right now, but wanted to say a few things:

I doubt I will be here for sailaway - Miss Bella has a vet appt. at 4, so I'll probably miss it - AGAIN!

Mandy - have a great time on the first 'leg' of your trip if I don't catch you before that!! I can't wait to meet you on the 24th!!! Keep in touch via email if you can while you are away!!!

Also - if you go to: www.accuweather.com - they have a 15 day forecast, and looks like OUR sailaway day looks pretty good!! The day we debark looks pretty grim though.. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

The party was good - 12 12-year-old boys, at my house, in my pool - thank God the weather was good! But, they all had a good time - and now that is over - one more thing to cross off the list!!! WOO HOO! I'll post a couple of pics later - I really didn't take too many.

Alright - I have a bunch of things to do today - stripped Ant's bed, he is on his way home from a sleepover, so, he is going to clean his room before I put it back together... I have a bunch of typing work to finish too - and I am going to reorganize my packing - not sure if I'll get to it today, but it is on my list of things to do this weekend! Stripping Dominic's bed and my bed tomorrow... lunch w/some friends, bday party saturday.. ugh - did I run this list by you guys already? I think I am at the point where I am getting a bit overwhelmed - might be time for a xanax or two! LOL

No shore for us today - too busy to take the drive!

Hope all is well - I'll try to catch up a bit later!

 

[mandymouse]

I will do my best to make it but we are actually having the civil ceremony where we take care of all the legalities of the marriage at that time so hopefully we can make it.... I really hope to meet everyone!!!

OK Heather

Hi all!!

Things have been quite busy here!! I won't have time to catch up right now, but wanted to say a few things:

I doubt I will be here for sailaway - Miss Bella has a vet appt. at 4, so I'll probably miss it - AGAIN!

Mandy - have a great time on the first 'leg' of your trip if I don't catch you before that!! I can't wait to meet you on the 24th!!! Keep in touch via email if you can while you are away!!!

Also - if you go to: www.accuweather.com - they have a 15 day forecast, and looks like OUR sailaway day looks pretty good!! The day we debark looks pretty grim though.. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

The party was good - 12 12-year-old boys, at my house, in my pool - thank God the weather was good! But, they all had a good time - and now that is over - one more thing to cross off the list!!! WOO HOO! I'll post a couple of pics later - I really didn't take too many.

Alright - I have a bunch of things to do today - stripped Ant's bed, he is on his way home from a sleepover, so, he is going to clean his room before I put it back together... I have a bunch of typing work to finish too - and I am going to reorganize my packing - not sure if I'll get to it today, but it is on my list of things to do this weekend! Stripping Dominic's bed and my bed tomorrow... lunch w/some friends, bday party saturday.. ugh - did I run this list by you guys already? I think I am at the point where I am getting a bit overwhelmed - might be time for a xanax or two! LOL

No shore for us today - too busy to take the drive!

Hope all is well - I'll try to catch up a bit later!

Hey Laurie, I'm so pleased that Dominic's party went well, I look forward to seeing your piccies

Thanks, I know I'll have a great time, and all being well I'll pop on the DIS to say 'hello' whenever I can prise the laptop out of the girls' hands

I don't think there is anything else I need to do today. I've given the girls some money for a Chinese take-out, as I can't be bothered to cook, so it's going to be quite calm here ~ UNTIL THE MORNING !!

Nevermind a Xanax, you just need a nice, cold Bahama Mama that will calm you down

Sorry you won't be around later, maybe you'll be out quick from the vets - I hope so

Enjoy your busy day

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Guys!

Sorry I have been MIA... Just trying to get things organzied.. OH yeah.. The BIG NEWS... Em's PT from here (not Toronto) is leaving... Even bigger than that - She and her husband have been ARRESTED! Can you even believe it?

http://www.wnbz.com/August 2008/081308/BadCheck.htm

 

[BDDisney]

I just popped in to wish everyone who is leaving soon safe travels.

 

[kobesam]

Hi guys

Well this is it. I probably will not get on here before we leave tomorrow. It has been great chatting with you guys and I hope to meet you all on the 24th.

Travel safe

 

[V4dice]

Hi everyone!

Mandy - If I don't get to chat with you before you leave have a safe and easy trip. I know you'll be having lots of fun but if you get a few minutes keep us updated so those of us waiting to leave can live vicariously!

Danielle- Hope you had fun at the fair. I think you should definitely use the mugs for both ends of your trip!

Michele - Hope you had a successful shopping trip today! Isn't it amazing how many things you need to pick up at the last minute despite all the planning. I think I'm heading over to Target tomorrow.

Suzanne - I hope your sister is feeling much better soon! Good luck getting everything together - just think - soon you'll be sitting on the beach hopefully relaxing!

Heather - Did you ME tags ever arrive? Good luck with any last minute wedding details

Laurie - I'm glad the party was a huge success and you have another thing crossed off your list. Thanks for the accuweather website but now I think I'll be obsessing over it especially with that storm out there - luckily it looks to be gone by the time we cruise!!! One more thing - GO METS!

Jen - Its a good thing that you wanted a new PT for Em anyway!! Wow, sounds like they are in a bit of trouble! Good luck getting all your packing done!

Betty - Hi! How are you surviving without us at work? Did you get all your sewing done?

Sandra - Have a safe and smooth trip! I hope you have no delays since you have a long enough travel day!

A big hello to all I missed and safe journeys to all of those leaving already!


Well, my crazy day with Bryan's activities is over. Tomorrow I just need to bring him for a haircut and hit a couple of stores then I really need to get down to some serious organizing and packing (although since I still have a week left I keep putting it off). Tom comes back from his business trip tomorrow evening so hopefully he'll be around to watch the kids while I get stuff done. I have also told him that he needs to let me know what he wants packed this weekend or its not coming. I'm determined not be doing laundry the night before we leave again (especially since we need to leave for the airport at 4:15am )

Can't wait to see everyone soon!

 

[msteddom]

The meet is around 2.30/3pm at the Goofy Pool (or the Promenade Lounge if it's raining) until we need to get ready for the lifeboat drill

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I don't think I've seen pictures of most of you, so I hope I'll recognize someone! I'll be wearing my DIS Unplugged t-shirt though! I'm jealous that everyone is beginning their vacations. My last day of summer school is tomorrow, then we leave for Orlando a week from Sat. So I am looking forward to having a week to relax and watch as much Olympic coverage as I can soak up! See all of you in 9 days!

Melissa

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Guys!

Sorry I have been MIA... Just trying to get things organzied.. OH yeah.. The BIG NEWS... Em's PT from here (not Toronto) is leaving... Even bigger than that - She and her husband have been ARRESTED! Can you even believe it?

http://www.wnbz.com/August 2008/081308/BadCheck.htm

OMG Jen, will this effect you in any way ? How's Em ? Have you been able to carry on the work you learned in Toronto ?

What are you up to today ?

I just popped in to wish everyone who is leaving soon safe travels.

Thanks Betty, I can't believe that we're heading to the airport hotel tonight ~ I'm too excited

Hi guys

Well this is it. I probably will not get on here before we leave tomorrow. It has been great chatting with you guys and I hope to meet you all on the 24th.

Travel safe

Have a safe journey Sandra, it's been great chatting to you too, see you very soon

Hi everyone!

Mandy - If I don't get to chat with you before you leave have a safe and easy trip. I know you'll be having lots of fun but if you get a few minutes keep us updated so those of us waiting to leave can live vicariously!

A big hello to all I missed and safe journeys to all of those leaving already!

Well, my crazy day with Bryan's activities is over. Tomorrow I just need to bring him for a haircut and hit a couple of stores then I really need to get down to some serious organizing and packing (although since I still have a week left I keep putting it off). Tom comes back from his business trip tomorrow evening so hopefully he'll be around to watch the kids while I get stuff done. I have also told him that he needs to let me know what he wants packed this weekend or its not coming. I'm determined not be doing laundry the night before we leave again (especially since we need to leave for the airport at 4:15am )

Can't wait to see everyone soon!

Thanks Veronica, I will try very hard to have a great time

I hope the next week flies by for you and that it won't be long till you're heading down to Orlando. Have fun packing, and I look forward to seeing you very soon

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I don't think I've seen pictures of most of you, so I hope I'll recognize someone! I'll be wearing my DIS Unplugged t-shirt though! I'm jealous that everyone is beginning their vacations. My last day of summer school is tomorrow, then we leave for Orlando a week from Sat. So I am looking forward to having a week to relax and watch as much Olympic coverage as I can soak up! See all of you in 9 days!

Melissa

Good point Melissa, maybe we should all post a photo of ourselves or our families one last time so that we can all recognise each other. Have fun watching the Olympics and I look forward to seeing you soon

Laurie & Sandy - It was lovely chatting with you last night at sailaway Michele - I missed you last night I hope you had a good day shopping - it won't be long till we're all face to face - I can't wait - It won't be long till the Bahama Mama's are together

Everyone - I hope you all have a safe journey down to WDW/Orlando, and I can't wait to meet you all

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Good Morning Bahama Mama's

Well it's finally here, we're leaving later on this afternoon to head up to our hotel next to Manchester Airport

I'm going to have a long soak in the bath soon, then at 11am I'm having my nails done. The girls are going round to see Bex, and then all being well, Paul will finish work early and we'll be setting off around 4pm (11am your time)

I can't wait to get to wait to get to WDW and at last be in the same time zone as most of you

See you soon

 

[mandymouse]

Woohoo !! I've just realised that we're now into single figures till our Cruise

Can we have an hour update Jen ?

 

[Debs Disney]

Hi guys

Well this is it. I probably will not get on here before we leave tomorrow. It has been great chatting with you guys and I hope to meet you all on the 24th.

Travel safe

Have a safe trip

 

[Debs Disney]

Woohoo !! I've just realised that we're now into single figures till our Cruise

Can we have an hour update Jen ?

Woohoo! Too! Have a safe trip Mandy! We leave in the morning