4/29/06 Eastern Magic...We're Going!!!!!

[castlegazer]

Wish I could - but we live by the corporate mantra of wholesale and budget minded - so you wouldn't fit into my pea hole sized hotel room I am sure.

Yeah, I have meetings at night and late in the afternoons and then on Monday so I am going to Epcot Saturday and then AK on Sunday morning to do EE.

I am not staying anywhere cool - I am actually staying up in Lake Mary. This is a scouting mission and work mission up in Sanford. I was going to stay Friday night down in WDW, had points all set aside for Boardwalk Villas, and also a $105 room in Hotel Royal Plaza, but decided to just stay in my hotel up there to save money. I was already buying two days of park passes, so I just don't want to spend $500 on a business trip. But, with doing it this was, I will probably just have the expense of the tickets, which I got super cheaply through buying them through the convention and visitors bureau for convention tickets (awesome little back-door deal there).

Thanks Julie. I will just make the adjustment for mketting and then order today. I don't think I am going to order 20 extra - I am just going to order what we have now.

 

[mketting]

Having a wonderful relaxing time here at my parents. My MOm and I went shopping yesterday afternoon, JACKPOT. She got me shoes and 2 shirts, each of the kids 2 pairs of shoes for the trip and a couple of other cute things. We also got my Dad a great tropical shirt. Saw my cousins yesterday who are coming on the trip and they are all getting excited too now that the date is coming so close.

CG- Thanks for amending my order.

OK heres a question, here at my parents all the little smiles are active doing all kinds of things at home they don't move. what do ai need to change on my computer?

Heading back to NY in a few hours but first going to head over to THE HOT DOG SHOP a Beaver County "hot spot" for lunch.

 

[castlegazer]

glad you're having fun at your Mom's.

I needed that too. I always need a Mom fix every few weeks. Its great to have the down time too with the kids - she gives them the attention while I can just relax for a little bit.

But our power went out and stayed out. We had to go camp at my sister's house - thank God she was in san Diego at the time. We just had to go out to dinner - shucks - and we got to play with candles, well, you know, safely. The temp in the house dropped very fast as soon as the sun went down. Peolple in Albany,NY have had their power out for days now - I can't even imagine in this weather.

I don't know what it going on with the smilies on your Mom's computer.

 

[BLBCB]

The smilies are always animated on my computer. I can't help you make them animate on yours though. My computer knowledge doesn't stretch that far.

 

[partypat]

Good Morning Everyone,

I wish every weekend was a 3 dayer. Got lots done and had fun doing it.

CG, my order for the braclets stays the same.

I lost 2 lbs at Weightwatchers this week. WOOHOO Hope next week is just as productive.

The weather here today is heading toward the 60's. We not used to the cold in this neck of the woods. Don't know how you guys do it.

I'm off to look at cars. Wish me luck....I hate dealing with the salemen

 

[suziemva]

Just got a call from my dad. His SIL and niece & family's house burned down yesterday. The dog knocked over a candle in another room. They lost everything and SIL is in the hospital/burn center in Augusta, GA with burns to her face and arms. That's the only info we have gotten.

I've only met this cousin maybe twice but how sad. Can't imagine anything like that happening.

Moved my grandmother to my aunt's house in Alexandria - just temporary. She's really liking it but I know that can get old quick - dad lived with us for 7 months (after 4 months in the hospital in Norfolk and here doing recovery from his amputation) - was ready for him to move out in like 2 months! Hopefully feelings don't get hurt and all will go well. It is for the best having people around while she's trying to get her strength back. She's hired a friend who is also a nurse to come and help out a few hours a day so that my aunt gets some time off. Seems like a really good situation!

I walked on the treadmill this morning!!! YEAH! I got off my keister and did it! Felt so good too, although I am really out of shape! I could only do 30 minutes but hey, it's a start! Been watching my food intake and lost 3 pounds in the last few days! Yeah!! I'm allowed to lose some but have to keep checking in with the doc so that we keep track. He really doesn't want me to lose any - I'm not dieting, just being careful - but I'm gonna try to do a really good job to get in shape by exercising and watching what I eat. I think it will help with the pregnancy, etc. I've had to put my diet on hold but they have my records and once I get the all clear after the baby is born, I can go back to it! So I don't lose anything I've paid into it and hadn't used! YEAHHHHHH!!!!

Alright, shower time! Been so busy that I haven't had time to shower this morning - pewwey!!! So, before the screen melts, gotta go!

Oh, one last thought - dad asked me in his call this morning if I would take him to the prostetic guy for some adjustments....whhhhaaaa....he actually asked me to take him?! He wants to get it adjusted?!?!? Does that mean he will try to get up and going now?!?! It's been almost three years since the surgery and he hasn't really gotten out of the wheelchair - I think he likes the comfort zone of it and everyone doing everything for him. Real attention getter, too.... okay, is my bad attitude about this showing?!

BYE!

 

[suziemva]

The weather here today is heading toward the 60's. We not used to the cold in this neck of the woods. Don't know how you guys do it.

um, PP, today it's 28....yesterday morning when we left for church it was 15....60 WOULD BE TROPICAL!!! That's not cold! You west coast sissies!! LOL! Just kidding you!!

 

[castlegazer]

Yup, my coat gets left off when it's in the 40s.

Its still teens here. Ooooo, I had my gloves on for my lunch errands.

Suzie - I was actually going to just put on an S.O.S. on you. Where ya been? I am really sorry to hear about the fire - one of my worst nightmares, that and car accidents freak the beeejesus out of me.

I always lose weight when I get pregnant. I lost a ton last time out and netted out at a total gain of 15 pounds - it was 12 pounds with Quinn. I truly believe that our bodies know what is our best weight for carrying children. I didn't diet at all, though. That's definately not good - so eat up, but maybe go easy on the ice cream (that's what my nurse used to say to me).

So guys, guess what I was doing at lunch instead of working out (I got stood up by my husband and kids for lunch due to a bad case of diaper rash so I didn't have my workout clothes along)?

I went to the store and got these crocs everyone raves about. Ooooh, they are like buttah on my feet right now. There was a huge thread about them on the Strategies board and I read that Payless had them, but they had the black ones and people were saying yuck to black - well, I was saying, hell ya, I LOVE black shoes, and this was a way I could easily merge into the croc wearing cult without looking tooo weird this weekend. They are the knockoffs, but prior to buying them I went to Dick's and tried the real ones on and these Payless variety actually fit and feel better to me. I then was able to take advantage of the BOGO sale and get Catrina some black patent leathers that she needed for the cruise. And while I was at it, I stopped in at DSW and they had some awesome rolling bags - big tall ones that weigh next to nothing and fold in on themselves (hard to explain but just know that they are PERFECT for rolling on wine and diapers) for $12. If you have a DSW near you, go check it out. They are perfect for the cruise and I got one with sailboats and anchors on it.

 

[ohsodisney]

Suzie . i'm so sorry to hear about your SIL , seems as thou lately you have been on a bad luck streak . I cannot imagine losing everything we own .

I have to try really hard to go to the gym too , I tried on my swimsuits and I'm not too happy . I really need to lose 10 pounds to actually like how they fit again . I am on the hunt for another tankini and skirted 2 piece tankini , I am finding this hunt to be tiring and disappointing . I like to order everything over the net and I have a feeling I am not going to look the way they do on me as they do on the models LOL.
I'm so drpressed ! Tomorrow it's back to the gym for me . They girls love the daycare there so it is one way to get us out of the house without spending money . Oh yeah , the swimsuits are my last purchase . Tell me what you think of this one ? I LOVE it but it is very pricey , not sure if it is in the budget .


Oh no, I am far from this thin but I love skirted swimwear since I'm not in my 20's anymore .

 

[castlegazer]

I really like that suit - BUT - I totally can't wear off the hip stuff. Not this birthin belly - nosiree. Maybe in a few years - who am I kidding - nope, not me. But I really like the suit. Totally cute. I have a skirted suit that I live in. One of the best purchases I ever made. It's not frumpy, not matronly, just cute. I spent a lot on it too. One of the first times I had ever spent a lot of money on a suit. I normally would buy at end of season. So, if you love it, get it. But I only knew I loved my suit when I tried it on - no way would I have known it would have looked good prior to that. Suits are toughies to buy mail order unless you are a perfect size all around.

 

[castlegazer]

I have a new question for EVERYONE! So that means all you lurkers need to check in here too.

I have a way, thanks to new knowledge from the main cruise board, of faxing inventory control and asking for the Palo private room for a DIS meet for brunch. I was going to do it and surprise you all but then I got stuck with the inevitable question of then what would I do when I got it and it was for only 15 of us. The room seems to seat between 14-18 people and then they can set some tables outside the room for you. But when I got done with the count of active people here on the thread I got to 37 adults!

So who would be interested in doing this? I know a lot of you already have brunch plans, but would you want to do this altogether or leave your ressies as is?

Don't worry if all 37 of us want to do this - we'll just request it and see what they say.

Here's a funny smiley to get you all to look here and respond:

 

[ohsodisney]

OH CG , that is such a nice idea , very thoughtful . I was not able to get brunch resses so we would absolutley love to come .
Thanks for your swimsuit oponion . i am actually going to a few stores today to see what I can find . I am not ready to purchase that one yet unless nothing else catches my eye .

I really want to go to the gym tonight , but I'm not kdding I really burned myself yesterday tanning . I acn't stand to have anything against my skin, that was plain dum on my part , I should not have done 15 mins to start .

 

[PhillyJen2006]

Hi CG! If I am too late- no problem. I saw that you had us for 2 large bracelets and 6 med. I saw that you figured out sizes for us based on the ages. I think the little girls may need smalls(we have 2 little girls, 5yo) and the bigger girls(7,8) you decide.

Let me know if that is going to be ok.

Thanks
pj

 

[castlegazer]

I now remember that I sized it that way because I was getting a medium for Quinn. The small is very small, like baby small. I will post it again and recheck it now. Do you see why I posted that sizing page multiple times!!!!????

How's the puter?

 

[castlegazer]

Large

8 3/8 " (fits most adults)

0.5" Wide (about the width of an average thumb nail)

0.08" (Roughly 2 dimes thick)

Medium

7 3/8" (fits most kids and teenagers + small-framed adults)

0.5" Wide (about the width of an average thumb nail)

0.08" (Roughly 2 dimes thick)

Child

5 7/8" (for children 4-6 years old)

0.4" Wide (just a little smaller than the medium size Reminderband®)

0.08" (Roughly 2 dimes thick)

http://www.reminderband.com/specs.php?PHPSESSID=e025921600ef32f0f326e3a06e63e535

EVERYONE!!!! Please go check your sizing one more time! I just cut out the sizes and tried them on. The small is very small - it goes around 3 of my fingers and I have tiny fingers. I may just move a lot of you to medium automatically if you have a child above 4 yo. But please go check it out - tell me if your peanut would be able to wear it, OK.

Here is the list again:

LARGE MEDIUM SMALL
OSD 1 1 2
PJ 2 6
TT&J 1 2 2
SUZIE 2 1
OJ 2 1 1
PP 3 9 2
MK 1 3
STEVE 2 1 1
CY 2
LISAD 4
MOM 2 12
BLCBC 2 3
RUBY 4 2
JEWEL 1 1
ROSES 1 1
GCH 2
CG 1 2 1

27 36 16


So, the total order will be

Large: 40
Medium: 40
Small: 20

Changes appear in red

(I am really sorry this is so hard to read, I have done everything to try and separate it and whenever I post it, it all jumbles back together again - so, really sorry, if you have a question, just ask and I will immediately respond).

 

[OHJulie]

CG - Now you've opened a can of worms. I measured my DH and myself and I think that I shold actually change ours from Large to Medium. I also measured Jessica and the small is fine for her.

So my order - 3 medium, 1 small.

As far as Palo goes, we already have our reservations that include my sister and their DH's - I think we will stick with just that. Thanks for the idea though!

OHSO - I like that suit. I tried mine on yesterday and all I can say is that I need to get the old Pilates DVD warmed back up!

Since the kids were home today we ran up to a costume store at lunch. Found a cute pirate costume for Jessica for $10.00. Kyle will not wear a costume (its against the teenage boy rule book), but he did find a skull and crossboned necklace. Also picked up a stuffed parrot, eyepatch and earrings.

OHJulie

 

[suziemva]

Gosh, lots to reply to

First - CG - we should be 2 large, 1 medium should be right - thanks!
Palo meeting place sounds fun. We'd love to but we do have a few Palo ressies, so put us on 2nd string - want to make sure everyone has a chance!
We just were really busy this weekend. Checked in but it WAS SOOO SLOW here.

****Note: (Just got the call) they just took my grandmother to the hospital. Running EKG, etc and nothing is coming up normal. Not sure what's going on since I can't get straight info from anyone!!!

ohso: LOVE the suit! It's really cute but like CG, I'd NEVER be able to wear it. I'm jealous that you can....!!! Boy, there sure are a lot of cute hotties on our cruise!

If you're not happy, have you tried Land's End? They have really cute suits and lots of different orderings (ie: long torso, short torso, etc). That's the only suit my girlfriend will wear - oh, and she says they won't ride up!

Oh, not MY SIL...my dad's....I've actually never met her. Her husband was my dad's brother but he died in 1964 - before I was born. I've met his kids a few times (family reunions, funerals, etc). But thanks anyway. Seems like a lot of bad stuff happening lately to my family! They say things come in threes so I'm just waiting to see what happens next.

PartyPat - did we get a new addition to the family? Honda? Toyota? Nothing?

 

[ohsodisney]

Hi girls

Well the shopping was to say the least aweful . I am not the size I use to be and I'm so disappointed . Oh well have to admit it no more bikinis for this gal. I am going to wait a few more weeks to buy one since I have been hangng around sitting on my bum most of the winter . Suzie i will try land end next . Your Grandmom is in our thoughts and prayers .

CG , what day are you thinking of for the Palo brunch ? I'm so excited . Good Luck I hope it works out !

 

[mom2cobysyd]

CG- Our wristband order looks great- please don't change any of the smalls (my kids have bony wrists). Also, we would be up for Palo's Brunch (as long as the kids are enjoying the clubs). Oh and the collage with names is great!

Ohsodisney- I agree with the Land's End- they have all their 2 piece tops and bottoms sold separately so you can fit them to yourself better. It's so nice that Sear's now sells all the Land's End stuff so you can try it on.

Suzie- I am so sorry about your family troubles. I hope things start to look up.

We have been doing a little cruise shopping here and there to buy some new clothes for dinner on the ship. It's a great excuse to shop! I've also been working on my cabin door sign. Hopefully will be done this week. I love long weekends until they are over Back to the grind...

-Nikki

 

[mketting]

Cg- We're all set for Palo. I have ressies for 4 for Thursday but also I faxed a request in for the Palo's room for my family (12 Adults) for brunch on Thursday at 11:00. It's my cousin's 40th birthday that day. If they grant out request I will cancel our other reservation. I used my sister reservation # to request the room for dinner on Wednesday night for our group also. After I sent the fax I got a call that they had received the fax and will evaluate requests 30 days before the cruise date.

Bands- I think the order below isn't quite the change I made- 2 large, 5 medium, 2 small.