2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[suzannef]

Ahh thanks Mandy!! I LOVE Thanksgiving. My sil, Bil, niece, and nephew and their new puppy are visiting from Virginia for the holiday. Looking forward to a great day and of course getting up to shop at 3a.m. on Friday I'll let you know how I did!! Have a great weekend.

Suzanne

 

[mandymouse]

and of course getting up to shop at 3a.m. on Friday

Goodness me Suzanne, why on earth do you have to get up at 3am on Friday morning

Have fun

 

[mandymouse]

 

[suzannef]

Hellooooooooooooo
We were on page 4. Only 3 more weeks till Christmas and I am realllllllllly behind. You would be very disappointed in me Mandy

 

[mandymouse]

HI Girls

It's a bit mad around here. Thankfully we're all ready for Christmas, but I haven't made a start on packing for our trip. I still can't believe that we're going to WDW in less than 2 weeks

I've got a busy day today, I'm having my hair cut which I'm quite worried about, as I've had the same style for about 5 years, then tonight I'm off to a Christmas party with a couple of friends

I hope you are all keeping well

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Hi All
Haven't checked in for awhile. It has been crazy around here Running around for christmas and school functions for the kids. Then this past weekend we got some bad news a close friend of my daughter's father died and she is devistated. poor thing wants my daughter to go to the wake and the funeral with her but my daughter is conflicted she wants to be there for her friend but she is creeped out by the whole funeral thing . She gives us a hard timefor family. i don't know if i should let her decide or make it easier on her and just decide for her that she can't go. Not sure what to do yet. the funeral is tomorrow and she is 16. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Michelle

It's lovely to hear from you, but I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I can only say how I would react in the same situation, and that would be, that if she really didn't want to go then I would take the decision out of her hands and say she can't go. Or perhaps meet half way and say no to the funeral, but allow her to go to the wake

So sorry that you are in this difficult and sad situation

Take care

p.s. Please check in later in the week, so you can tell me how you're getting on with your Christmas plans

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Hi mandy,
Thanks for the advice. I decided to keep her home for the eake and the funeral. We told a small fib and told the family she was sick. It was better than telling them she didn't want to go. they are supposed to get together later this evening. Hopefully it will go alright. How is your christmas shopping doing? I bet u r already done. I was determined to finish today but i ran out of time and had to be home for the kids. maybe tomorrow i will get finished. at least it is all wrapped. I wrap as i buy. I can't do it all at once it is to much. lol. So i will check in later in the week.

Michele

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Michele

I think you did the right thing about your daughter and the funeral

We're all ready for Christmas, it's a bit mad around here as we're off to WDW on Monday. We've decided to open all our Christmas presents Friday night, then my girls are off to some sleepovers. On Saturday it will be packing time, and in the evening hubby & I are going to a show with some friends and then Sunday we head up to Manchester to stay at a hotel at the airport before we fly off on Monday

I really can't get my head around how quick our holiday, Cruise and Christmas is coming round

Have fun finishing off your Christmas shopping

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

I'm so jealous mandy. i wish i was off to see mickey on monday. sadly i still have many month's to go. Well have lot's of fun and have a nice christmas.
Michele

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Guys

It has been mad around here over the last couple of days - if you want to know what we got up to, see here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1662068

Anyway just a quick note to say Goodbye ... and I hope you all have a Fab Christmas

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Girls

We're home. We had a great few days at WDW and on our 3 day Cruise

I hope you all had a great Christmas (we did )

I'll let you know all about my holiday when I'm awake and finished my washing

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Welcome home Mandy;
I hate coming home and doing the wash. On our last cruise i tried to do it all on the ship the night before we left . But that stunk the rest of the the family was off having fun without me on our last night while i did laundry. this time i will save it for home. We had a really good christmas here. My daughter (16) hugged me so hard when she opened her christmas present i almost cried. That was the best christmas present she could have given me. We aren't exactly close. She is in that phase where her friends are evrything and we are not that important. So i take my nice moments when i can get them. Anyway hope u had a nice christmas and chat with u later.
Michele

 

[mandymouse]

My daughter (16) hugged me so hard when she opened her christmas present i almost cried. That was the best christmas present she could have given me. We aren't exactly close. She is in that phase where her friends are evrything and we are not that important.

Oh Michele, I can totally understand where you are coming from, my eldest Kerry (who is 17 at the end of January) spent so much time on her mobile phone or on MSN chatting to her best friend this holiday

Do your girls know about the cruise ? If they would like to chat with my Kerry and Becky by MSN or email, then PM me and I will PM you with their details, then that way they can get to know each other before we all go away - what do you think ?

Suzanne - are you out there ? I hope you're OK. Come and chat with us

I was on the DCL website yesterday, and our itinerary will be

24th - Port Canaveral
25th - Castaway Cay
26th - Nassau
27th - Castaway Cay
28th - Port Canaveral

Are you hoping to eat at Palo ? I'm really looking forward to having Brunch again, but no-one seems to know what day Brunch will be served as yet. Paul and I will definitely try and have dinner in Palo one evening too

Anyway, have a great day. What are your plans for New Years Eve ? We haven't got any plans yet, maybe we'll go round to our local pub

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Hi Mandy;
We are going to dave and busters for new years. It is a bar slash game room. They have a restaraunt and bar on one side and game room is on the other. this way the kids have their fun and we can have ours. I will pm u later with email address. Do you have aim or myspace in u.k.? The oldest daughter lives on aim and myspace chatting to her friends. the younger daughter has just discovered aim. Chat with u later
michele

 

[mandymouse]

Happy New Year Everyone !!​

 

[mandymouse]

I thought I'd share a fun photo with you

This was my view as I lay on my lounger under a parasol on Castaway Cay - I wish I was there right now, cos we've got snow due tomorrow

I hope you've had a great new year - and guess what ??

We're going to Castaway Cay twice this year

 

[postalcop]

Hi ladies,
my name is Sue. me , dh, ds-5 & dd-4(at the time). are probabally going to join you. we just havent booked yet! just waiting for our tax return check.... i know it wont be until next month. but dh is just dying to cruise again. i will keep you posted!!!

nice meeting you,
~sue

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

Hi Sue:
Welcome to our little group. Have you cruised disney wonder before? This is our second sailing. I think we are hooked. Chat with you later. Michele

 

[mandymouse]

Welcome aboard Sue

I hope you will be sailing with us, and I look forward to getting to know you

Mandy