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

[suziemva]

Talked to Tom and Julie about 30 mins ago. They were in Tenn and doing great on time. Driving safely.... Miss you guys!

 

[ohsodisney]

WE ARE SO EXCITED , IT IS GOING TO BE CLOSE TO 70 TODAY AND 75 TOMORROW !!!!

The girls and I are going to go to the Parkway with my retired friend Bea and her daughter. They have an amazing playground and the girls can ride their bikes there for miles.

Our Daffodils are almost a foot tall and I can see some of my other plants breaking through the ground. I am not going to cut down our roses yet because I know that it is suppose to snow again next week , what the ?

Hope everyone is enjoying some of this great weather!

 

[OHJulie]

It's supposed to be 66 and sunny here today!!

I'm am thinking that I may need to sneak out a little today.

BL - I hit the 10 pound mark today. I feel like it has been such a struggle to lose the weight this time. Three months of serious dieting and exercise! Looks like I will not reach my final goal weight before the cruise - another 5 would be awesome though!!!

OHJulie

 

[suziemva]

Julie, how much we miss you! This certainly will not be as good as Julie's pics....

30 more days!!!

Good to see, great number but not nearly as great as Julie's daily posting.....sorry...CG - can you help us out here?!

 

[BLBCB]

Nice to hear about beautiful weather down there. We have -7 C ( 19 F ) here right now, with an expected +2 C ( 35 F ) by afternoon. I love it when the plus is in front!!! They are forcasting snow or rain for today so it's cloudy, but that doesn't matter if it's not so cold. I love the snow, but I'm more than ready for it to leave by this time. MEANINGLESS BIT OF TRIVIA: Winnipeg actually gets more hours of sunlight in a year than anywhere else in Canada.

Have a great day everyone.

Barb

 

[castlegazer]

(it was the 30 bus that blew up and it just went back into service in London)

and I just had to throw this in there to match my normal pic of the day:

I love to windsurf!!!!

Goodmorning everyone. I have no idea how Julie does it every day, but that was tough!!!!

 

[castlegazer]

BL - I hit the 10 pound mark today. I feel like it has been such a struggle to lose the weight this time. Three months of serious dieting and exercise! Looks like I will not reach my final goal weight before the cruise - another 5 would be awesome though!!!

OHJulie

That is a BIG deal - lift a 10 pound weight and see what that feels like - it's huge to lose that Much!!!! Great JOB - especially when you really don't need to lose very much at all! 10 pounds to someone only a little over their desired weight is extremely hard to lose. I am very proud of you for doing it!!!! There still is 4 weeks to go - you can do a pound a week and make your next goal.



I am bracing for not much loss this next week. I ate huge yesterday for some reason. It was all good food, but I just couldn't stop. I was super hungry.

 

[BLBCB]

2 new shows about Expedition Everest (2006)

Sun Apr 9 Travel Channel
Expedition Everest: Journey to Sacred Land (2006)
Disney Immagineers embark on an adventure to create an immersive experience for guests.

Mon Apr 10 Science Channel
Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest (2006)
The creation of the new attraction Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando.

Just in case you didn't know it was coming on. Too bad it wasn't a new show on DCL, but this is great too. The best waterparks is on the travel channel too, with Disney showcased.

Barb

 

[The Roses]

.... I am not going to cut down our roses yet....

Whew! Thanks!
Wow, that was a close one....


The Roses

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

just checking in, arrived in the Big O at 7, 17 hours flat, not our best time, but very close. Spent the morning at the pool, came back to the room, cracked open a bottle of wine, showered, and now off to Downtown Disney to do a little shopping. It is supposed to be in the 80's all week, we are headed over to Cocoa Beach tomorrow for 2 nights before hitting Disney's Vero Beach for 5. Will try to keep checking in, Pango you and SteveMed are supposed to be taking up some of the slack. If I can't count on you now, how will I ever be able to trust you on the ship, get it in gear boys.

Suzie and CG, (the shy girls) the Queen appreciates being missed and you gals helping out, but I think she might try to log in on my laptop and get some in, if not, she will be back when we get home, thanks again.

Tom

 

[castlegazer]

Suzie and CG, (the shy girls) the Queen appreciates being missed and you gals helping out, but I think she might try to log in on my laptop and get some in, if not, she will be back when we get home, thanks again.

Tom

thaaaanks for that grind of the knife into our little cold hearts up here. Man, well, my only consolation is that it is the perfect spring day here in MA. Sounds like your gonna have fun - hope you checked out Raglan Road - it RAWKS!!!!!

Julie certainly does not have to keep up the countdown while on vacation but if she can that would be great as I found that she has an amazing talent with it and I can not seem to do the thing justice.

We're giving you all a big virtual hug up here in the cold and frosty North (and Pacific Northwest and California that is not so frosty)!

 

[STEVEMED]

Hi everyone.Isn't this weather great.I love this time of year.

Tom...Have a great time and spend a little time at my favorite place(the Beach Club).

CG...Thanks for the count down.I look forward to seeing it every day.

 

[ohsodisney]

BL - I hit the 10 pound mark today. I feel like it has been such a struggle to lose the weight this time. Three months of serious dieting and exercise! Looks like I will not reach my final goal weight before the cruise - another 5 would be awesome though!!!
OHJulie

Julie , thats awesome !!!! It took me a few days to start losing again once I hit that dam plateau , you'll be fine , I'm so proud of you

Originally Posted by ohsodisney
.... I am not going to cut down our roses yet....
Whew! Thanks!
Wow, that was a close one....


The Roses
LOL Roses

I took some pictures of the girls outside today , It is glorious here , brilliant sunshine , perfect temp , I can't ask for more . The girls LOVED riding their bikes at the Parkway and playing on the playground with their friend . We are doing Beaver Lake tomorrow , it's suppose to be 75!

SteveMed , glad to see you are stepping up to Tom's plate ! . You'll make him proud !

BLBCB , we saw the water parks one the other day , that was great . The girls are not old enough to go to one yet , but I can't wait till they are!

 

[suziemva]

Cold North? Geez, it was 75 for a high today, 79 tomorrow! Feel like I'm in sunny Florida! Wore a sleeveless shirt and shorts to my dr appt today!

Heard the heartbeat - so cool! Forgot what that was like, hearing it for the first time! But today was blood test day, unfortunately looks like I didn't drink enough water 'cause they couldn't get anything out of me! So I'll have to go to a lab once I return to the east coast! Oh, joy.

Alright, gotta finish packing. C YA'!

 

[castlegazer]

Cold North? Geez, it was 75 for a high today, 79 tomorrow! Feel like I'm in sunny Florida! Wore a sleeveless shirt and shorts to my dr appt today!

shhhhhh, I'm trying to make them feel special to be in the, oooooo, 80 degree weather down there

 

[ohsodisney]

Heard the heartbeat - so cool! Forgot what that was like, hearing it for the first time! But today was blood test day, unfortunately looks like I didn't drink enough water 'cause they couldn't get anything out of me! So I'll have to go to a lab once I return to the east coast! Oh, joy.

Bye Suzie have fun! When exactly are you leaving?

I do remember with the twins how anxious I was to go to the DR's to hear the heartbeats . They were so close that it was hard to pick them apart. I even bought the heartbeat monitor for home because I was so nervous. I used it almost everyday. I have to say even in the ol' tummy they were such good girls.
Speaking of, I can't believe how many kids were at the Parkway today and how many were just BAD , and I mean BAD , where are the parents? One little boy knocked Mckenna over riding his dam scooter up onto the play equiptment , I was so upset , thinking " Where the Hell is your Mom?" Not that my girls are perfect angels but they don't behave like that any where and Thank God they have never ever thrown a fit in public! We are the please and Thank You family and they know this is how it should be , I'm so scared that they may lose this in school , I hope not.
Well I guess that my rant for the day LOL .

 

[suziemva]

Leave tomorrow, early in the am...plane takes off at 8:15, means I have to get up at 4:00, leave the house by 5:00.....be at the airport by 6:00.....I'm really praying that Tori sleeps most of the trip, so that I can too!!

We bought one of those monitors with Tori and it never worked! Was so dissapointed. My OB said that I can bring a tape recorder and he will make sure it tapes well for me! What a nice man! He's such a dear! Perfect kind of guy for an OB.

My mission today was to find headphones to fit little one. We've have so many pairs that don't fit and I just keep thinking "They must make ones for kids heads"! Even her Leap Pad ones are way too big! Earbuds won't stay in and the over the head strap kind are monstrous! So, I was a big failure today....quite bummed because she needs them to watch her DVD player on the plane. Too much noise.....

Gotta go. Catch y'all later!

 

[PhillyJen2006]

Hi gang! Long time no post I know. I have been reading, but unfortunately had nothing to say!

We had a great weekend with Mermaid Patty and fam. We drank too much, ate too much and the little girls cut their own hair At least not while the grown ups were overindulging! We are really getting excited, but lots has to happen between now and then. I have a few shows which will mean getting orders out before we leave(always love that kind of stress), and we leave for FL next Friday afternoon.

My mom and I went shopping for our spring "uniforms". We usually get 1 piece of clothing a season that we never take off, usually a great pair of jeans or a really versatile skirt. Got the skirt today and gals-if you want to feel skinny....shop at Chico's. Usually it is not my style-way more my mom's style but I got a jean skirt that I will probably wear every day.....and guess what size.....0!!! Their sizes are 0, .5, 1.5, 2 blah blah blah up to 3ish. Nothing like a size 1 or 2 to make a gal feel skinny!! I used to make fun of my mom for shopping there, until I saw the size scale!! Gotta Love that!

I had my windows cleaned today. I was telling my friend that it is better than going to the SPA for me! When I worked, I had them done every 6 months and well.....that hasn't happened for over a year. What a dream come true-really I am very simple!

See why I haven't posted, I get excited over my windows being cleaned. I guess the only exciting news for me is that HGP thinks we can launch the website this weekend! I will let you all know.

Suzie- your order is almost done. I hope to get it out next week. The "coach" charms are the only thing I am waiting for! I forget what color crystals you wanted for Ashley? The cheerleader charm came in today~

CG and all- great job on BL. I am just chugging along. I totally blew it this past weekend. Did ok for most of Friday- then the Costco cheesecake for Mike's birthday came out. BAD MOVE! Anyway it was all down hill from there! I gained a few back but lost it as of this morning so....I will be working out big time for the next week.

It was warm here today too! I just love spring, but I love spring more when our mulch is fresh(It isn't yet) and the yard is green. I have gotten so picky since moving "south". Mike and Patty were shocked at how green it was here compared to Baldwinsville. I am thinking a lawn mowing will be in order this weekend....love the smell of fresh cut grass.

Ohso- I remember the parkway...my girlfriend and I used to walk there on Sundays. Our dog was just a puppy then. I am a manners freak- it is very evident in my oldest daughter. My youngest(Kate) is a nightmare in public. I think it has to do with the fact that when she was born, all social acitivies ceased.....We had started back into having a life with my oldest, but then decided it wasn't fun with 2 and stayed close to home and played "tag team" with the kids....Poor Katie never really had the opportunity to be the "only". Today she was shopping with my mom and I and just all of a sudden decided she was done! I don't lose it, I don't reason with her, I just take her out to the car or away from people. It isn't fair to other people to have to listen to that, and I DON'T let her run the show- much easier to run the show in private......

Alright- gotta run. Brownies in the oven for the kids- help me pleeeeeeeeeseeee!!!!

PJ

 

[Lisa D]

I know I don't check in often but wanted to say hi - I have been reading.

Suzie - If you see this before you leave - I remember what a rush it was hearing the heartbeat for the first time - congratulations you must be excited and have a safe trip.

We are at 30 days - check your reservations on line - I hope some of you are as lucky as we are because we got upgraded!

We are in 8084 moved up from 7562!

I just hope it doesn't go away tomorrow!

We had Cat. 4 on our two Wonder cruises - went to a 5 for cost purposes for 7-day - SO excited to move back up - it's right on the other side from our last stateroom - although my husband is bummed because starboard gets to see us docked at Castaway Cay.

I know I've been quiet but looking forward to meeting everyone.

Lisa

 

[rubysmom]

Sorry to be so silent lately. First, I'm so annoyed at my 'plateau' (let's just call it that, ok?)! But I've been really good this week, so we'll see about the weigh-in tomorrow. OHJulie, I'm encouraged by your hard work! Great job!

And since our dear friend Suzie is coming soon to an airport near me, I thought I should probably check in!
CG, I have to ask, do you REALLY windsurf? I think that is SOOOO cool. I've always wanted to try it. Another extreme sport (like parasailing) that seems slightly safer than sky diving and bungee jumping, which I wanted to do until I had kids and became a mere mortal! The Columbia Gorge (near the lovely Roses whose lives Ohso so graciously decided to spare, lol!) is a really popular place for windsurfing. It just looks like a lot of fun!

Please all of you send your good weather my way! The forecast is for rain all week and none of you will ever believe me when I say that we do have lovely weather here. Most importantly, Suzie & Tori deserve a sunbreak after travelling all this way, so far from their own fine weather and cherry blossoms!

Tuggles, have a super time on your vacation! Miss you already!

Biggest Losers, we need to have a tally as of say Monday 4/24 of all the weight we've lost together. It'll be yet another reason to celebrate on the cruise.

So what should I wear to help Suzie recognize me at the airport? My golden Mickey ears? My banana hammock fan club T-shirt? or maybe my Pirate Wench costume (with full beer stein)? Have to think about that one...

C'mon Roses, we'll meet ya halfway...just come up for a quick visit to the state capital and a bite to eat...just be rebels and skip out of work for a day...okay we'll even go a bit farther...Chehalis maybe?

OMG, LisaD, that is AWESOME!! I've been wondering if that would happen to any of us. Woohoo! Enjoy!

PJ, I can't wait to check out your website! I was just talking to my mom about how the windows never seem to be a priority over everything else, but it sure would be nice to have them clean again. I totally understand being excited about something like that, lol!

Okay, still so much to do before I head to SeaTac in the AM. Better run for now,