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

[micheleluvsmickey]

Good news danielle!!

I am sure ian is going to get it sandy. Fingers crossed

Mandy i think we are going to do palo for brunch

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi laurie, long time no chat..

 

[V4dice]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?

We're hoping to do both

I had hoped to do dinner because my BIL has never eaten at Palo and DH, MIL and I have always enjoyed it. We never tried brunch but I don't know if we want to give up the morning at Castaway. Now you have me considering the brunch. Is Palo brunch really worth giving up the morning and trying to book it and time at Flounders?

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL

Congrats on the call back! Good luck tomorrow!!!

 

[Debs Disney]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.

I am so glad you are getting more positive news!!!! You will all be in my prayers!!!! Do you live in Hanover Pa? I live in Eldersburg Md and my kids go to school in Westminister not to far from Hanover. We are so blessed to have JH so close to us. We have used them many times.

We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi

 

[V4dice]

Hi all -

I've been out and about a bit today .. Dominic had "battle of the books" at the middle school, BORING, but - his team placed 3rd - so that is pretty good.. I got my nails done, did some typing work, played some pogo games, and IM'd with Michele the rest of the time! LOL
:

Hey guys, are you on AIM, if so my screen name is the same as here...say hi some time!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hey guys, are you on AIM, if so my screen name is the same as here...say hi some time!

yes we are on now veronica

 

[sandym]

OK where did everyone go? Laurie, Michele I don't see you on IM. I need my nightly laugh.

 

[mandymouse]

I have to find out which night is Pirate night on the 3 night cruise. I think I will go for that night since we will dress up for Pirate night on the 4 night cruise.

I look forward to seeing you all dressed up

Danielle, I'm so happy that you got such positive news today!!! I hope everything keeps looking up!

Me too, that's great news, I hope he has a good day at school

We just had dinner, I am going to try and catch up on the boards, then head down to the treadmill.. Not that I feel like it!!

How's the dieting going this week Laurie, are you hopeful for a loss ? Good Luck for your weigh-in on Sunday

I had hoped to do dinner because my BIL has never eaten at Palo and DH, MIL and I have always enjoyed it. We never tried brunch but I don't know if we want to give up the morning at Castaway. Now you have me considering the brunch. Is Palo brunch really worth giving up the morning and trying to book it and time at Flounders?

That's the problem Veronica. Palo Brunch is the absolute best, but how I wish it was being served on Nassau day. I think we're going to try to get down to the beach early, then get back onboard for Palo and afterward roll ourselves back down to the beach

We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi

Aww poor Shaelyn, I hope she's better soon

OK where did everyone go? Laurie, Michele I don't see you on IM. I need my nightly laugh.

Hey Girls

Where have you all been ? Usually I have a few pages to catch up on in the morning - I hope you're not going to disappear on me as I don't have IM

Sandy Good Luck to Ian today, I hope it goes well

Have a great day girls, what are your plans for today

This morning I am taking my mum shopping and I'm hoping to get a couple more FE gifts

See ya later

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Good Morning Mandy!

Here I am! LOL I went to bed early last night - I was tired after a long day! I swear I do less when I am at work then on my day off!!

As far as the weight loss goes... ?????? I started out good, and I've been good all week, but.. didn't go on the treadmill last night, went to bed instead - and overdid it w/dinner last night.. I cooked and it wasn't a 'bad' thing to eat as far as the diet goes, but I ate TOO much of it!! So, we'll see ... I still have plenty of time before Sunday!! I'll get back on the treadmill today - but, I needed a break for a day.. How are you doing w/your diet??

I am off to work in a few - I'll be on ALL day - hopefully something EXCITING is going on!!!

Have fun shopping Mandy!!

Laurie

 

[mandymouse]

Morning Laurie

I've just got back from taking my mum shopping, I didn't buy much, just a couple of little bits for the FE exchange. I had a look around a couple of gift shops as I'm hoping to get some British souvenirs to put in the FE's

I've been doing well with my diet, I am really focussed at the moment, which is great, but I know it won't last more than another week or two

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in, and I'll be happy if I've lost a pound or 2

Are you getting excited about your concert on Sunday ?

Have a good day at work

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning Laurie

I've just got back from taking my mum shopping, I didn't buy much, just a couple of little bits for the FE exchange. I had a look around a couple of gift shops as I'm hoping to get some British souvenirs to put in the FE's

I've been doing well with my diet, I am really focussed at the moment, which is great, but I know it won't last more than another week or two

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in, and I'll be happy if I've lost a pound or 2

Are you getting excited about your concert on Sunday ?

Have a good day at work

Morning Mandy,
We won't leave you..You should get an aim account and come chat with us too.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morining laurie, Have a nice day at work..I will chat with you later

 

[mandymouse]

Morning Mandy,
We won't leave you..You should get an aim account and come chat with us too.

Morning Michele

What have you got planned for today ? Have fun whatever you're doing

 

[V4dice]

Good morning everyone! Good afternoon Mandy!

 

[V4dice]

The news was discussing how cold it is even is in FL right now...Orlando is only 41! At least we won't have that problem in August!

 

[mandymouse]

Hi Veronica

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise

What are you up to today Veronica ?

 

[suzannef]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.

Finally some good news!!! I hope he does well at school today

 

[suzannef]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?


We're hoping to do both

I think we will skip Palo this time. I don't want to miss any of castaway cay

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL

Yea Ian wtg. Won't that be exciting if he gets a movie!!!!

We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi

Oh no more sick kids I hope they are soon on the mend!!!

 

[suzannef]

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise

me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.

 

[V4dice]

Hi Veronica

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise

What are you up to today Veronica ?

I hope it warms up for them too! When we did the 7 day in November we had chilly weather at Castaway (1st time that ever happened) and very windy. Most of the excursions were cancelled. We tried to do the Stingray encounter and the water was so rough, chilly and cloudy we really didn't enjoy it. I love Castaway and was so sad that we didn't really get to enjoy our time there (which is probably why I rebooked a double dip). I'm happy we won't have that problem in August (lets just keep the rain away).

Not much happening here today. I have to take Bryan to school and Tae Kwon Do and I have to go exercise today (I skipped yesterday and wasn't good with what I ate). I'm so glad your diet is going so well. I need to get some of that will power! You have any plans this afternoon?