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

[PhillyJen2006]

Oh and Tom....Quinnipeac polls show that W is ahead by 2 points in PA and tied in NJ!!!! Huge!

PJ

 

[DisneyJam]

Too funny Tom. See it's strategy... you must get them thinking something other then the regular Western first, then start bringing them back to the Eastern.

And I do believe we have just be dissed a couple of times today. Mrs. Pango such smack from such a beautiful lady.

Philly Jen... Not much of a bet there. If you don't win, you have something really wrong with your team. You are playing at home, we have 0 passing game, our top offensive weapons play defense (sanders, reed, macallister, r. lewis), our pro bowl tackle is out 4-6 weeks, our top rusher is suspened, our pro bowl tight end is out. But despite all that... I still think the Ravens find a way to win. Defence wins championships!!!! Either way enjoy your run to the NFC championship game where we all know it ends every year.!!

Julie, glad you had such a magical day. We haven't been to our zoo for a while now. But the kids love it there. And must be baltimore, but all our animals aways seem a little high.

 

[DisneyJam]

Morning everyone... And after a nice day yesterday, it is now raining in MD again. freakin weather!!

JenLynn and I are headed to North Jersey this weekend for a wedding, so we will likely not be on the thread much, but thought I would pop in a say have a great weekend everyone!!!

 

[hydster]

Hey guys! Just popping in to say Hi and to hand over the craziest cruise thread from May 1 2004 to you guys going in 2006! Reading all of your posts was hilarious! It certainly brought back memories of our first thread.

BTJ--Happy very belated birthday! I turned 34 in August so I feel your pain. And HI to the lovely wife!

Belle and Rella's parents---you 2 crack me up! I'm going to be downing a 5th of gin in your honor tonight Julie! I know how much you like it. We've got to shrug off this really crappy cold snowy/rainy weather and the fact that Ryan didn't get a job we thought he'd get and will do so with beverages in honor of all of our 5-1-04 friends.

Sounds like you are all planning a wild time! Have a great time!!!!! And I am proud to turn over the wand to Tom
and Julie for the rowdiest thread out there!!

The one and only HYDSTER!!!!!!

 

[JenLynn]

Oh my goodness .... an appearance from the Hydster!!!! Hi Heidi!!

Well all ... this is a totally hectic weekend .. Joe's sister is in town from California for a visit and then we are heading to New Jersey for a wedding and then home again early Sunday so we can watch the Ravens beat-up on the Eagles (hoping, hoping!) and then to get the kids ready for Halloween!!! Everything feels like a whirlwind right now!

Julie, the zoo sounds like fun .... and you learned so many interesting facts!

Hey Laura ... nice to see you posting!!! You and Pango made such a regal couple for Halloween! "Etcetera Etcetera"

Have a fun weekend everyone!! And a safe Halloween!

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

No page two for you!!!!

Is anybody awake out there, Hydster so nice of you to join us, are you going to jump aboard the 4-29-06 Magic? Tell Monkeyboy it would be nice to see a post or two from him also, I know we can't expect much since Head Gear won't even acknowledge us.

CastleGazer the Sox win and you don't come here to celebrate?

BowTie Joe, Pango and I are going to book the trip so you better be ready, it will be off the hook.

Tom

 

[DisneyJam]

We are back!! Great wedding!! It was great because most of the guests were from out of town, so we were all staying in the same hotel. Wow!! that bar raked in the cash Sat night!! I even met some frat brothers from another chapter.

I will guess that the thread was about to drop to page 2. Hmmm why is there no more action on this thread. Guess everyone is out trick or treating tonight. Its a beautiful night tonight in MD!!

 

[castlegazer]

Originally posted by PhillyJen2006
We were there 1 day and ALL, I mean ALL the 300 year old toroises were mounted on each other and moaning. We had friends with us and they were kind of laughing uncomfortably, then when we got to the tigers who were also kind of randy that day, they were like....What the $#@@ kind of Zoo is this..... Pat and I of course were laughing hysterically all day(and went back to check on the tortioses progress several times throughout the day as well). Turns out, it takes pretty much all day just to get on and get off, let alone the deed itself.....

Holy crap - had I known, we wouldn't have cancelled our plans to be in Philly over Columbus Day weekend. Damn.

OK, here ya Go Tom: Here's my impression of all Sox fans last week:

It still hasn't sunk in. But holy cow!!!!!!!

I went out today and bought a ton of T-shirts (one for me that won't fit for months and months and months and months and months...........) and one for my husband and one for my daughter who is still in utero. They didn't have any for my son, but I am still working on his.

OK - so can anyone give me a roll call of who really is going? I think I have it down that Tom and Julie really are going.

 

[DisneyJam]

Pretty slow around here...

cg - as far as i know Tom and Julie and Mr and Mrs. Pango are booked along with a group of friends. I beleive they have 20 total going. PhillyJen and family and their friends Patty and family are suppose to book in Dec.

Myself and DW JenLynn are still in debate with our group. So I guess really as far as this thread goes it is you, Tom, Julie and Mr. and Mrs Pango that are officially booked to go on this cruise.

hmmm now that I list it out like that... it doesn't seem like such awild group after all. Western may not be such a bad thing.

 

[Belle&RellasMom]

BTJ, if I could reach you right now, I would punch you!!!

By the way, we are very wild!!! You'll just have to book it (I'm not begging) and see for yourself!!!

 

[DisneyJam]

I thought that might get your attention.

So where is everyone else??? on a side note.... 4 more years!!!

 

[castlegazer]

Hey look, my biggest expense I am budgeting for this cruise is alcohol consumption as I couldn't drink on my last cruise - and that just sucked!!!!

This cruise is my vacation too - Its not a WDW vacation where the kids take center stage. Its my and my DH's time too this go round. I figure at the age my daughter will be, she will still be in the two nap a day stage (woohoo, boy do I miss that stage with my son) allowing for ample time to sit and sip cocktails.

I am psyched about it. Its such a long ways off, though.

I plan on having lots of fun! And hopefully few hangovers.

 

[Belle&RellasMom]

I found us on PAGE TWO !!! Can you believe it? Page two? What's the deal guys??? I'm sure at least one of you has something witty so say, so SAY IT ALREADY!!!

Sounds like Tom & Pango almost have their BWI trip planned so WATCH OUT BTJ & JL!!!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot 18 DAYS until we are living large with MICKEY!!!!!!

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I'm back baby, Philly Jen are you and HG Pat alive, I know that I talked to you on Election night and that you were feeling very good, but get Pat off the X box and lets go. I burned a hole in the carpet between the T.V. and the computer that night btw, but I am a happy man because of it. We need you guys to get a little more active (Head Gear that would mean you might have to turn on a computer), BowTie and Jen Lynn need to know that we care.

Speaking of my Beer Mug friend who doesn't sleep I am waiting for a phone call from him tonight, so Pango and I can book our flight to go see him and Jenn Lynn for the day. If you remember he said that if we came to see him he would book the cruise with us no matter what, well Big Boy I have to tell you you might not want to ever play Truth or Dare with this guy cause Pango and I are coming to Baltimore,:space: and you will be booking a cruise.

Castle Gazer, there are no hangovers on the cruise, (unless you are Head Gear Pat on A1A) we just take a little nap and start it up again. About sipping cocktails, that is O.K. but if James is telling you to beat the clock you will have to chug so you are not two fisted when the next round comes. By the way, James might be your best friend before the cruise is over, I know he was one of our favorites.

Pango and Pango's Queen, I need a little more imput from you two, I am sorry to call you out but gee wiz could you at least be on my team. The rest of our friends our lame at least you two could partake, WE NEED MORE COWBELL.

Tom

 

[PhillyJen2006]

And, Bobby, you are right - I am being selfish. But the last time I checked, we don't have a whole lot of songs that feature the cowbell.
Guess what? I got a fever! And the only prescription.. is more cowbell!

I knew we loved you guys for a reason. I could watch that skit over and over and still laugh my butt off. Like when Jimmy Fallon is laughing so hard he can hardly speak....

Ok, here is the deal with Pat. Working very hard, pulled in many directions at work has apparently caused him intestinal distress to the point where he has had to go to the Dr., he screamed at a girl who works for him at work last week and he is on the edge...lets all take a moment and keep HGP in our thoughts.....I think we will see a little more of him in the weeks to come. Let's be patient with him or we will see another repeat of the A1A incident.

And, he basically called my neighbor up the street a fat @$$ elitist bast%&*^ yesterday. So harsh..... to kick a libral while they are down and it is not in his character to do that. But this guy went on a tirade on Wednesday morning at the bus stop that basically said that no one is smart enough(except him) to make the decision on the president and of course it was loud enough of many others to hear. So needless to say, most people can't tolorate his elitism, Pat just decided to call him on it on Wednesday night. We had a fight that just got really dirty, including my telling the wife that I am sick of the competition that she has started between our daughters and I just want to declare Lizzy(their daughter) the winner of your "smart" contest right now so I don't have to hear it any more. And if she is so GD bored in 1st grade, then send her to 2nd and be done with it already! Anyway, the whole transcript of the event will be available on my website for your viewing pleasure! Just kidding, but it is quite a good read. I am really something when I get my panties up in a bunch. My blood is boiling again just thinking about it.

Anyway, I am thinking I might have a sick day today. Don't know yet. I was losing my voice last night so it is really tough to sell with no voice. Usually it isn't my voice that does it but it helps..... Yes, and those of you who know me probably never knew I had a voice since it was gone for most of the cruise!

About the hole in the carpet between the computer and the TV, we have it too. By about 11:00 we decided to go upstairs so I popped a huge bowl of Kettle Corn and took it upstairs to bed. I felt like Mama Kass cause I fell asleep with a mouthful of popcorn. But only for an hour. I was up all night! What I thought was absolutely hysterical, and no matter what political background you guys come from, you probably got a chuckle out of this, CNN didn't give Ohio to GW until AFTER Kerry's concession speech at like 2:30 on Wednesday! What is that all about???? Never can be too careful!! I guess CBS should have thought about that.

Anyway, Pango and Tom, let us know when you guys will be in Baltimore.....perhaps we can fit it into our busy schedule of soccer games, school functions, social engagements. etc..... Just kidding , we really have nothing going on until oh say ,,,, Thanksgiving....

and Girls(Julie, Laura, JenLynn, Stargazer) I know for sure Julie and Laura have friends who sell jewelry. It is pretty safe to say you all do.....these days....I was hoping I could send you some pictures of my stuff. I get lots of great feeback from people here but it might be nice to have some other people look at it. We are selling quite a bit, in fact, since sales is my background, I can sell bracelets anywhere I go. I just sold one at the bank yesterday. They love the name of my business, Pink Pearl Designs, at the bank and always ask what type of business when I go in and deposit checks. I have sold a few there in the past 2 weeks. So let me know if you would be willing to be an objective eye every once in a while. I am having my first show on December 5th and want to make sure I have something for everyone, not just the stuff I like. I don't want you to post your emails on this site if you don't want to but if you coudl send me a quick email, click below, I will reply with just a few pictures every now and then. Thanks so much!

Ok-I have to go decide whether I am "sick" today or not. Talk to y'all later!

PJ

 

[DisneyJam]

Have a little bit of time here to post as our systems have all gone down for a while. (Might be the day).

Wow... what a crazy couple of days for you guys in Philly. HG... you need to relax and post. I find it very therapeutic. It's kinds funny about your ultra competative friend. We had (i say past tense cause we are no longer friends) that was the same way. Luckly, we were not the ones she was overly competative with. I think cause she just recognized we were vastly superior in every way!! No but seriously, she really went after it with another of the mom and her son. I just don't get some people.

Has anyone else children had trouble adjusting to the time change?? Madalyn is still on DST. She will fall asleep @ 8:00pm and wake up at 6:30am. This is basically her sleeping pattern will on DST. It's kinda funny she is completely wiped out by the end of a day. Teddy seems to be fine, he just wakes up a little earlier then he use to.

Teddy and I have some cub scout activities tomorrow so that should be fun.

And see how it is... Philly Jen will come down here to baltimore when Tom and Pango are here, but no other time. See you don't need us on the cruise. Tom and Pango have it all covered. Of course Pango posts less times then a gimpy horse. and Pango's Queen even less...

oh and yes CG... one can say the biggests expense is alcohol consumtion, but really as expensive as it is for alcohol on board thats not hard to do. I need to know how big the bar tab is going to be. ie. Mine had to be special delivered as it would not fit under the cabin door.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

COWBELL

I have been asked about the Cowbell skit, and even though it is not as funny unless you actually see the skit here is the transcript from the skit.


Behind The Music: Blue Oyster Cult
Bruce Dickinson.....Christopher Walken
Eric Bloom.....Chris Parnell
Buck Dharma.....Horatio Sanz
Alan.....Chris Kattan
Bobby.....Jimmy Fallon
Gene Frenkle.....Will Ferrell


Announcer: After a series of staggering defeats, Blue Oyster Cult assembled in the recording studio in late 1976 for a session with famed producer Bruce Dickinson. And, luckily for us, the cameras were rolling.

Bruce Dickinson: Alright, guys, I think we're ready to lay this first track down. By the way, my name is Bruce Dickinson. Yes, the Bruce Dickinson. And I gotta tell you: fellas.. you have got what appears to be a dynamite sound!

Eric Bloom: Coming from you, Bruce, that means a lot.

Buck Dharma: Yeah. I mean, you're Bruce Dickinson!

Alan: It's incredible!

Bobby: I can't believe Bruce Dickinson digs our sound!

Bruce Dickinson: Easy, guys.. I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make gold records. [ the group laughs ] Alright, here we go. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - take one. [ exits into the control booth ]
[ the group begins the song. Bobby slaps the drums, Eric jams his guitar, and Gene bangs on a cowbell. ]

Eric: [ distracted by Gene banging the cowbell ] Okay! Wait! Wait! [ the group cuts off their instruments ] Bruce, could you come in here for a minute, please?

Bruce Dickinson: [ stepping out of the booth ] That was gonna be a great track. Guys, what's the deal?

Eric: Are you sure that was sounding okay?

Bruce Dickinson: I'll be honest.. fellas, it was sounding great. But.. I could've used a little more cowbell. So.. let's take it again.. and, Gene.

Gene Frenkle: Yeah?

Bruce Dickinson: Really explore the studio space this time. I mean, really.. explore the space. I like what I'm hearing.
[ the group starts the song again, as Gene bangs more wildly onto the cowbell while dancing crazily. In the booth, Walken is smiling to keep from laughing. Before the session is interrupted, Frenkle misses a beat on his cowbell.]

Eric: Okay, wait! Stop! I'm sorry. Bruce, could you come back in here, please?

Bruce Dickinson: [ stepping out of the booth ] Fellas.. now, we just wasted two good tracks! That last one was even better than the first!

Eric: Well, it's just that I find Gene's cowbell playing distracting! If I'm the only one, I'll shut up.

Buck Dharma: It was pretty rough..

Gene Frenkle: You know, I could pull back a little. If you'd like.

Bruce Dickinson: Not too much, though! Fellas, I'm telling you - you're gonna want that cowbell on the track!

Gene Frenkle: You know what? It's fine. Let's just do this thing.
[ the band starts the song once more, with Gene banging the cowbell right next to Eric's ear until Eric pushes him, causing Horatio Sanz to fall ]

Eric: [ stopping the song again, fighting Gene ] Come on, people!

Bruce Dickinson: [ running out of the booth again ] That.. that doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell!

Alan: [ grabs Gene's shirt ] Don't blow this for us, Gene!

Bobby: [ cracks up ] Yeah, quit being so selfish, Gene!

Gene Frenkle: Can I just say one thing?

Bruce Dickinson: Say it, baby. Say it.

Gene Frenkle: I'm standing here, staring at Bruce Dickinson!

Bruce Dickinson: The **** of the walk, baby!

Gene Frenkle: And if Bruce Dickinson wants more cowbell, we should probably give him more cowbell!

Bruce Dickinson: Say it, baby!

Gene Frenkle: And, Bobby, you are right - I am being selfish. But the last time I checked, we don't have a whole lot of songs that feature the cowbell.

Bruce Dickinson: I gotta have more cowbell, baby!

Gene Frenkle: ..and I'll be doing myself a disservice -- [begins to slightly laugh. Jimmy Fallon turns away and bites down on his drumstick to keep from laughing] -- and every member in this band, if I don't perform the hell out of this.

Bruce Dickinson: Guess what? I got a fever! And the only prescription.. is more cowbell!

Gene Frenkle: Thanks, Bruce. But I think, maybe if I just leave.. and, maybe I'll come back later, and we can lay down the cowbell. [ starts to leave the studio ]

Bruce Dickinson: Aw, baby..

Eric: Gene, wait! Why don't you lay down that cowbell right now. With us. Together.
[ everyone agrees ]

Gene Frenkle: Do you mean that, Eric?

Buck Dharma: He speaks for all of us.

Gene Frenkle: Thank you.

Bruce Dickinson: Babies.. before we're done here.. y'all be wearing gold-plated diapers.

Alan: [ confused ] What does that mean?

Bruce Dickinson: Never question Bruce Dickinson! Roll it! [ exits back to booth ]

Eric: [ ready to lay the complete track down ] 1, 2, 3, 4.
[ the band starts up again, this time Frenkle is playing the cowbell in tune with the band. Close-up on Gene as he bangs the cowbell to freeze-frame with graphic: "In Memoriam: Gene Frenkle: 1950-2000" ]

SNL Transcripts

 

[castlegazer]

Originally posted by DisneyJam
I need to know how big the bar tab is going to be. ie. Mine had to be special delivered as it would not fit under the cabin door.

Holy **** - are you serious????!!!! Um - I am totally capable of this - that's what I am worried about.

Hey, as for this

and Girls(Julie, Laura, JenLynn, Stargazer) I know for sure Julie and Laura have friends who sell jewelry. It is pretty safe to say you all do.....these days....I was hoping I could send you some pictures of my stuff. I get lots of great feeback from people here but it might be nice to have some other people look at it.

Is that me? Because I would be happy to look at it. Buy, now that you would have to work on, but window shop - yup, can do.

OK - so you all have slacked off a bit here. How many pages do you want to get to by the cruise time? I am trying to do my bit.

My son had a hard time for about two days with the time change. He is OK now. Funny - those are his normal hours. He goes to bed by 8:30 - 9:00 pm and wakes by 6 am. He is 2 1/2. He is in day care and they take a 2 hour nap and I think he doesn't need that long of a nap in the day anymore so that affects his sleep at night.

 

[lsutigger2]

don't know who else may be on this thread, but DH and I are scheduled to be on the magic on 4/29/06 also. Didn't feel like reading all the posts tonight. Maybe later since I now know there is a "my trip" thread.

It is going to be just DH and I - munchkinless

Our first cruise was in April 2004 on the Magic and we decided to take the same one and do some of the stuff we didn't do last trip. Last cruise I was celebrating a "big" birthday. It was the best.

 

[PhillyJen2006]

Castlegazer, yes, sorry! I meant all the girls on the thread. And I don't want you to think I am asking for help so you will buy! I want to get feedback! Thanks! Send me your email.

LSUtigger2-you might not like us if you go back and read all the posts! Save yourselves the horror! We all cruised in May of 04 on the Magic so we have some frightening stories to share.... Welcome!

OK Tom, I did my part by posting a Heidi length novel, you can't just cut and paste from SNL and think you have done your part for the day!!!!

HGP is right here and he says Hi!

Hannah had her first "sleepover" party last night I missed her terribly. I was sleeping when the "Michigan drunk dial" came through, but I shot out of bed thinking it was the parents who were hosting the slumber party! I was so relived it wasn't I missed your call-sorry!

JenLynn and Julie, I sent you both some pictures. Your honest feedback would be great!

Soccer tournament today(if you can call it that-2 games in a row!) it is a beautiful sunny fall day here so I am going to get my day started!

Enjoy today everyone!
PJ