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

[mandymouse]

Hey Diane

Thanks for Becky's Birthday wishes

My DD Kerry is a member of the DIS, and I guess if enough of the kids/teens joined, then I'm sure she'd contribute to their own thread

Did my trip reports make good bedtime material ? I bet you were asleep in no time Now I don't mind wearing my cowboy hat, or a tiara or something so we can recognise each other - but I'm not too sure about a t-shirt

Thanks for your details, I'll add them to our first page

As for fish extenders, you can find some details here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607 Some of us are taking part and we're going to leave little gifts for each other during the Cruise. If you wish to take part, then send me a PM with the name of everyone in your stateroom, the ages of the kids and a few ideas of what everyone likes/hobbies/etc and your stateroom number

Have a lovely evening

 

[mandymouse]

I asked Tori about a teen thread and she thought it would be a good idea.

I'll speak to Kerry, then see if Becky wants to join the DIS too

Lost is on here. Not sure if I will watch or record it. Tomorrow I will be traveling so I'm sure I'll have a ton to catch up on when I get home.

Hope Becky has a great sleepover.

Ooh, it's the last one before the break isn't it. Last weeks episode was great, the whole was Jin having a flashback or flashforward was great

Thanks, I think the girls are going to have a great night tomorrow

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Diane, Does nicole have aim or myspace? Nicole has been chatting with sandy's daughter tori on aim and with becky and kerry on their myspaces.If you want pm me and we can exchange their screen names.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hi All!
My name is Melissa and I will be joining you on Aug. 24th!!! This will be my first Disney Cruise, second overall. I will be 31 by the time the cruise rolls around. My parents will also be with me, but they don't really "get" the DIS. So,as this is my first DCL experience, what should I be planning? Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Melissa

Welcome! I am Jen. Glad you are joining us!

I"m not only going on this cruise but i'm getting married on it wooohooo!!! My future husband and I and 20 members of our families and friends. We've never cruised before but are extremely excited.

That is way cool!

Happy first Day of Spring!

It is cool and windy here in Eastern Pa. I have been putting in long hours this week trying to get a new website up for a client and have enough done so I can spend some time with my kids. they are on Vacation starting tomorrow and all next week. they will probably drive me nuts by next Friday since I work from home and I never have a day off!! ( Correction, they are already fighting, before I finished this post!) Any one into horses? I do a lot of horse related websites This is the one i just finished Bit of Heaven Tack Shop (bohtack dot com )

Happy Birthday to Becky and Nicole! Would any of the girls like to start their own thread? My Nicole has expressed some mild interest in getting to know some of the other teens going on the trip, she was a little lonely last time.

I read Mandy's Trip notes from her last cruise and she mentioned wearing a hat so others could find her. There is a site called Cafepress.com. We could make a shirt design and upload it to cafepress and then anyone of the group that wants to could order a t-shirt, there are no minimum numbers or any thing, no obligations and it is free to upload an image. Let me know what you think!


What is a fish extender?

Here are our family stats for the record

Diane ( 44)
Tom ( 45)
Nicole (16)
Rebecca ( 12) gymnast
Samantha ( 7)
SIL Lynn ( 40 something) Single
MIL Shirley (60 something) DVC member for about 12 years
FIL Bob ( 72) They are the wonderful people taking us on our second Disney cruise!!

Welcome Heather!

Does any one have any pets? we have 2 Tibetian Spaniels and 6 cats!!!

My DD Sarah will be 7 on the cruise! She is excited to hear Samantha will also be 7! We are cruising with Me, Jen (34), DH Mark (34) DD Sarah (7) and DD Emma (2)


Hi Guys!

It has been another crazy week for us! We have been trying to get things finalized for our trip to Boston with Em. She is seeing the head of the metabolic disorder department (he is on vacation and is coming in to see her!) as well as another neurologist. I am so thankful!

We are off for 3 days, the kids have 1/2 day on Monday, full Day Tuesday, we leave for Boston on Wednesday, come home Friday and are off for 2 weeks... I should have lots of time to catch up! I miss you guys!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Welcome! I am Jen. Glad you are joining us!



That is way cool!



My DD Sarah will be 7 on the cruise! She is excited to hear Samantha will also be 7! We are cruising with Me, Jen (34), DH Mark (34) DD Sarah (7) and DD Emma (2)


Hi Guys!

It has been another crazy week for us! We have been trying to get things finalized for our trip to Boston with Em. She is seeing the head of the metabolic disorder department (he is on vacation and is coming in to see her!) as well as another neurologist. I am so thankful!

We are off for 3 days, the kids have 1/2 day on Monday, full Day Tuesday, we leave for Boston on Wednesday, come home Friday and are off for 2 weeks... I should have lots of time to catch up! I miss you guys!

Fingers crossed for you jen. Hopefully all will go well in boston and when you get back we can get all caught up.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Sandy why aren't you on?

VERONICA U HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM MY BUDDY LIST..DID U DUMP ME?

 

[mandymouse]

Diane, Does nicole have aim or myspace? Nicole has been chatting with sandy's daughter tori on aim and with becky and kerry on their myspaces.If you want pm me and we can exchange their screen names.

I forgot about myspace - d'oh

Hi Guys!

It has been another crazy week for us! We have been trying to get things finalized for our trip to Boston with Em. She is seeing the head of the metabolic disorder department (he is on vacation and is coming in to see her!) as well as another neurologist. I am so thankful!

We are off for 3 days, the kids have 1/2 day on Monday, full Day Tuesday, we leave for Boston on Wednesday, come home Friday and are off for 2 weeks... I should have lots of time to catch up! I miss you guys!

I hope it all goes well Jen, and I look forward to chatting to you more when you're off for a couple of weeks - take care

Well it's nearly 11pm over here, so goodnight everyone, have a good evening, see you tomorrow

 

[DVCLaurie05]

OMG Laurie - what a week !!

Well done on losing .2 of a pound. I'll take any kind of loss, I promise you

LOL, it looks like our elbows are going to be the fittest part of us on the Cruise

Good Luck next week with your dieting, don't deprive yourself, just be a little careful, then you can get back on track when you're home

So sorry that you've had a stressful week. I think I'd be freaked too if I thought I was pregnant again - I love my girls to bits, but I'm starting to get my life back again as they become more independant

As for your sister, that's terrible. Did you drop her in it ? did you tell them who it was ? I'd be tempted to, but I probably wouldn't do it - blooming families

Lots of hugs to you and I hope you have a great Easter break

Hello there -

I think we are going to go to SC - Carm just wants to get away - today is better than yesterday - not as much stress - the 'problem' is still there - but, I've calmed down a bit - although I'll probably get really iritated at work tomomrrow w/my mom and sis being there... UGH She is going to meet w/one of our cousin's that is a prosecuter in the county that her 'issues' are in, so, hopefully, he'll help out a bit!

What XBox game did Becky get? What games are girls into? We have a lot of games for Wii - mostly sports and mario stuff - and of course Guitar Hero! I saw that an Aerosmith version of guitar hero is coming out! I can't wait for that myself!! Anthony has a PS2 - and he has a game called "singster" - it's GREAT!! We (as in he and I) have the 80s one - it is so much fun - my cousin Fran is coming for Easter, and we have decided we are going to ignore the rest of the family, and go downstairs and SING!

Thanks for all of your support Mandy - you're the best! If you only had AIM -
Laurie

 

[DVCLaurie05]

omg you must be so angry with her!!!

ANGRY isn't the word.........UGH

I'm back from shopping hell. The stores were packed i guess everyone decided to do their easter food shopping today. I decided to wait another day on the dog. I don't have a couple of hundred to throw away if he isn't that sick. I will see how he is tomorrow.

I see you shared with the group laurie. I hope it all gets sorted out today before you have to work with her tomoorrow. I hope you do go away you really deserve a little break after the week you have had.

Are you crazy going foodshopping in the middle of the day, during the beginning of the holiday weekend? You should've saved it till LATER tonight silly - But, at least you got it over w/today - otherwise tomorrow would be WORSE!

Yes, I shared my "blog" - I hope I don't scare you all away!!!!

So what plans have you got on this evening ? Is there anything good on the TV ?

What is on tonight - Survivor was on last night - Celeb Apprentice is on tonight I think.. hmmmmmmmm........what else??

Happy first Day of Spring!

It is cool and windy here in Eastern Pa. I have been putting in long hours this week trying to get a new website up for a client and have enough done so I can spend some time with my kids. they are on Vacation starting tomorrow and all next week. they will probably drive me nuts by next Friday since I work from home and I never have a day off!! ( Correction, they are already fighting, before I finished this post!) Any one into horses? I do a lot of horse related websites This is the one i just finished Bit of Heaven Tack Shop (bohtack dot com )


Does any one have any pets? we have 2 Tibetian Spaniels and 6 cats!!!

Hi Diane - it is cold and windy here in South Jersey too.. brrrrrrrrrrr.. so much for the first day of spring, huh??

I know what you mean about the kids and vacation - I never look forward to a break - unless of course we are going away!! LOL

I have a dog - a toy fox terrier, he will be 2, and his name is Milo -

Lost is on here. Not sure if I will watch or record it. Tomorrow I will be traveling so I'm sure I'll have a ton to catch up on when I get home.

Hope Becky has a great sleepover.

And.............................. where are you going? Did you clear it w/"us" yet? LOL

Hi Guys!
It has been another crazy week for us! We have been trying to get things finalized for our trip to Boston with Em. She is seeing the head of the metabolic disorder department (he is on vacation and is coming in to see her!) as well as another neurologist. I am so thankful!

We are off for 3 days, the kids have 1/2 day on Monday, full Day Tuesday, we leave for Boston on Wednesday, come home Friday and are off for 2 weeks... I should have lots of time to catch up! I miss you guys!

Hi Jen - Welcome back!!!

Glad to hear all is falling into place w/the Boston trip. I look forward to 'seeing' you around on the boards!!!

Laurie

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Sandy why aren't you on?

VERONICA U HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM MY BUDDY LIST..DID U DUMP ME?

Veronica went gambling silly, remember???????

 

[V4dice]

Hi all!

You were very busy while I was gone!
Suzanne...Glad to see you back!
Jen.....Hope all goes well for you with Em!
Mandy...Can't wait to see the pictures from the party
Laurie...Good luck at work!
Michele..Hope the dog feels better
Sandy...Hi! Hope your day goes well.
Heather...Welcome and congrats on the wedding!
Hello to everyone else

Sorry if I missed anyone but I'm so tired and there were lots of pages!
The trip was great. I only bring $200 to gamble (if I lose any more I would be too angry). I was down to my last $50 last night playing slots and I hit for $880! I've never won that much I was so excited. Unfortunately Tom lost his money plus Bryan played in the game room and we payed for the hotel but I still came home with money for the first time!

 

[mandymouse]

What XBox game did Becky get? What games are girls into? We have a lot of games for Wii - mostly sports and mario stuff - and of course Guitar Hero! I saw that an Aerosmith version of guitar hero is coming out! I can't wait for that myself!! Anthony has a PS2 - and he has a game called "singster" - it's GREAT!! We (as in he and I) have the 80s one - it is so much fun - my cousin Fran is coming for Easter, and we have decided we are going to ignore the rest of the family, and go downstairs and SING!

Thanks for all of your support Mandy - you're the best! If you only had AIM -

Aww Laurie, I wish I had AIM too, but you know where to find me if you need me

Becky got 'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' XBox game yesterday. For some strange reason she likes all the fighting ones like 'Call of Duty' She's also got Guitar Hero for both XBox and PS2. Have fun with your cousin while you're singing, have you given the neighbours some earplugs ? (only joking)

The trip was great. I only bring $200 to gamble (if I lose any more I would be too angry). I was down to my last $50 last night playing slots and I hit for $880! I've never won that much I was so excited. Unfortunately Tom lost his money plus Bryan played in the game room and we payed for the hotel but I still came home with money for the first time!

Hey Veronica, it sounds like you had a great time. Well done on winning $880, that's great, I would be thrilled too

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Morning Girls

Yay, it's the long Easter weekend

I'm not going to be around much today as it's Becky's sleepover. She's going togboganning this morning with Kerry and some friends and then having her party this afternoon. Tonight Paul & I are stopping at a nearby hotel (to let them have the run of the house) and we're going to a romantic Italian restaurant tonight

I was very happy to find that I had lost 2lbs this week Not bad considering I didn't do as much exercise as I wanted

Anyway I'm off to the supermarket now - hopefully I will check in later if I've got time

Have a great day everyone - take care

 

[sarahsmom73]

Aww Laurie, I wish I had AIM too, but you know where to find me if you need me

Becky got 'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' XBox game yesterday. For some strange reason she likes all the fighting ones like 'Call of Duty' She's also got Guitar Hero for both XBox and PS2. Have fun with your cousin while you're singing, have you given the neighbours some earplugs ? (only joking)



Hey Veronica, it sounds like you had a great time. Well done on winning $880, that's great, I would be thrilled too

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Morning Girls

Yay, it's the long Easter weekend

I'm not going to be around much today as it's Becky's sleepover. She's going togboganning this morning with Kerry and some friends and then having her party this afternoon. Tonight Paul & I are stopping at a nearby hotel (to let them have the run of the house) and we're going to a romantic Italian restaurant tonight

I was very happy to find that I had lost 2lbs this week Not bad considering I didn't do as much exercise as I wanted

Anyway I'm off to the supermarket now - hopefully I will check in later if I've got time

Have a great day everyone - take care

Yay on the 2 lbs! That is GREAT!

Hope the party goes well and you have a nice romantic dinner! I think I have forgotten what those are!

 

[sarahsmom73]

It is now spring, right?! It is snowing to beat the band here today. UGH!

I bought the girls new swimsuits, sunglasses, some matching flip flops for Sarah and a matching sun hat for Em to go in their Easter baskets! They are so cute! I figure you can't have enough swim suits on a cruise! Sarah is a fish and I will have a hard time getting her out of the water! Having a lake in the front of our house, there have been many days I have had to carry her screaming with blue lips out of the pond.. Can't carry her any more so she stomps!

Happy Easter weekend everyone!

 

[Hanover]

Veronica, congrats on your big win! We are meeting my parents, brother and sister +families at Charlestown Races and Slots on Saturday night. I hope I have such luck!

Jen, I hope everything goes well on your trip to Boston. Remember to bring a notebook to write everything down inside and ask for copies of the medical reports. We didn't think of that on our first trip to Hopkins and it was amazing with so much information thrown at us what we could't recall without re -asking the doctors.

Your girls will love their baskets. Speaking of too many swimsuits, our first DCL trip was a 4 day and I packed them 7 swim suits each! Now I pack 3 so they always have one to wear, one clean and one drying.

It's freezing cold here today and we are expecting bad weather tomorrow. I hope they cancel the 3 baseball practices the boys have scheduled. Keegan has it tonight too and I'm so not looking forward to sitting out in the cold and wind.

Mandy, have fun at your dinner tonight with Paul!

Laurie, I'm sorry you had to go through such a tough week. Your sister is lucky she wasn't arrested! I know my dh's police department arrests anyone without a valid license if they can't prove their identity on the spot. I know I'd be mighty upset if my sibling had done the same thing.

xoxheather420oxo, Congrats on your wedding. I've seen some brides at CC and in the atrium before and everything was just beautiful.

 

[V4dice]

Morning all!

I'm not going to be around much today as it's Becky's sleepover. She's going togboganning this morning with Kerry and some friends and then having her party this afternoon. Tonight Paul & I are stopping at a nearby hotel (to let them have the run of the house) and we're going to a romantic Italian restaurant tonight

I was very happy to find that I had lost 2lbs this week Not bad considering I didn't do as much exercise as I wanted

Anyway I'm off to the supermarket now - hopefully I will check in later if I've got time

Have a great day everyone - take care

First of all..great job on the 2 lbs! Hope Becky has a great day..the inside tobogganing sounds really cool! Hope you and Paul enjoy your nice quiet dinner

It is now spring, right?! It is snowing to beat the band here today. UGH!

I bought the girls new swimsuits, sunglasses, some matching flip flops for Sarah and a matching sun hat for Em to go in their Easter baskets! They are so cute! I figure you can't have enough swim suits on a cruise! Sarah is a fish and I will have a hard time getting her out of the water! Having a lake in the front of our house, there have been many days I have had to carry her screaming with blue lips out of the pond.. Can't carry her any more so she stomps!

Happy Easter weekend everyone!

Happy Easter weekend to you Jen. The baskets sound really cute. I love to put summer stuff in the baskets too it makes me feel like summer is really coming! I guess Bryan will be in the pools with Sarah because he is another fish and I can never get him out of the pools during the day (at night he goes to the clubs happily)

Veronica, congrats on your big win! We are meeting my parents, brother and sister +families at Charlestown Races and Slots on Saturday night. I hope I have such luck!

Thanks Danielle! I hope you have good luck on Saturday and even if you don't win have a great time with your family!


Hope everyone is having a good day so far!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

It is now spring, right?! It is snowing to beat the band here today. UGH!

I bought the girls new swimsuits, sunglasses, some matching flip flops for Sarah and a matching sun hat for Em to go in their Easter baskets! They are so cute! I figure you can't have enough swim suits on a cruise! Sarah is a fish and I will have a hard time getting her out of the water! Having a lake in the front of our house, there have been many days I have had to carry her screaming with blue lips out of the pond.. Can't carry her any more so she stomps!

Happy Easter weekend everyone!

I wish mine were still small then it is so much more fun to shop for them.Enjoy the time now because once they are teenagers the fun stops...lol..j/k

Mandy, Hope you and paul have a nice evening and hope the house is still standing when you get back home.. I could never leave mine home alone together. God only knows what would happen... Glad to hear that you have more responsable teenagers than i do..lol

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Sandy, Hope ian does well today.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

MEETING THE BOYFRIEND IN 2 HOURS.

HEHEHE

 

[V4dice]

Good luck Michele...don't scare him off this time...we want to hear all about it!