8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #12

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Let me be the first to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIP!!!!

You were definitely first! And now special in my heart forever.

Then let me be the 2nd to offer BIP warm birthday wishes!

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And you're 2nd...
And my age doesn't bother me... I'm 39 now and to be honest- I am apparently so old I can't remember how old I am because last year before my birthday turning 38 I was telling people (when asked ofcourse LOL I don't just go randomly telling people my age) that I was turning 39! (I do think I mentioned it on our thread too... way back last year- I think I even mentioned turning 40 before this cruise which isn't accurate LOL)
and then like a day or two before my birthday last year I was like wait a minute- I'm only turning 38! LOL
Well now I'm REALLY 39.... I was kinda getting ahead of myself there. LOL
I may be 39 but tell that to my brain.... cause it still thinks I'm about 27 or so. LOL


And on another note.
On another thread someone posted the email they received from sealife park... and at first i wondered why I hadn't received it- but then I noticed the email said they are going to be closed until Aug 15th! so that means it will be reopened before we arrive... cool beans & Happy Birthday to me. hehe

 

[captaincrash]

I don't want to name names (Tom) ...but someone had to have brought this on!LOl


Chrissie

Hey!

 

[renknt]

My brushes with fame.


Body guard to Sammy Davis Jr at a Sinatra party in Vegas met the rat pack.

When I was with TSA
Danny Glover (Patted him down at OAK)
Art Linkletter
Harry Belfonte

The year I helped build Pac Bell Park I met Willie Mays and most of the 2000 S.F. Giants and yes #25 is a jerkand a half.

 

[healeylvr]

Moms dictionary
AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-yr.-old to eat strained beets.
APPLE: Nutricious lunchtime dessert which children will trade for cupcakes.
BABY: 1. Dad, when he gets a cold. 2. Mom's youngest child, even if he's 42.
BATHROOM: a room used by the entire family, believed by all except Mom to be
self-cleaning.
BECAUSE: Mom's reason for having kids do things which can't be explained logically.
BED and BREAKFAST: Two things the kids will never make for themselves.
CAR POOL: Complicated system of transportation where Mom always winds up going the
furthest with the biggest bunch of kids who have had the most sugar.
COUCH POTATO: What Mom finds under the sofa cushions after the kids eat dinner.
DATE: Infrequent outings with Dad where Mom can enjoy worrying about the kids in a
different setting.
DRINKING GLASS: Any carton or bottle left open in the fridge.
DUST RAGS: See "DAD'S UNDERWEAR."
EAR: A place where kids store dirt.
EAT: What kids do between meals, but not at them.
ENERGY: Element of vitality kids always have an oversupply of until asked to do
something.
EYE: The highly susceptible optic nerve which, according to Mom, can be "put out" by
anything from a suction-arrow to a carelessly handled butter knife.
FOOD: The response Mom usually gives in answer to the question "What's for dinner
tonight?" See "SARCASM"
GENIUSES: Amazingly, all of Mom's kids.
HAMPER: A wicker container with a lid, usually surrounded By, but not containing,
dirty clothing.
HANDI-WIPES: Pants, shirt-sleeves, drapes, etc.
HINDSIGHT: What Mom experiences from changing too many diapers.
ICE: Cubes of frozen water which would be found in small plastic tray if kids or
husbands ever filled the things instead of putting them back in the freezer empty.
JEANS: Which, according to kids, are appropriate for just about any occasion,
including church and funerals.
JUNK: Dad's stuff.
KISS: Mom medicine.
LEMONADE STAND: Complicated business venture where Mom buys powdered mix, sugar,
lemons, and paper cups, and sets up a table, chairs, pitchers and ice for kids who
sit there for three to six minutes and net a profit of 15 cents.
MAYBE: No.
OCEAN: What the bathroom floor looks like after bath night for kids, assorted pets,
two or three full-sized towels and several dozen toy boats, cars and animals.
OPEN: The position of children's mouths when they eat in front of company

 

[captaincrash]

You were definitely first! And now special in my heart forever.


And you're 2nd...
And my age doesn't bother me... I'm 39 now and to be honest- I am apparently so old I can't remember how old I am because last year before my birthday turning 38 I was telling people (when asked ofcourse LOL I don't just go randomly telling people my age) that I was turning 39! (I do think I mentioned it on our thread too... way back last year- I think I even mentioned turning 40 before this cruise which isn't accurate LOL)
and then like a day or two before my birthday last year I was like wait a minute- I'm only turning 38! LOL
Well now I'm REALLY 39.... I was kinda getting ahead of myself there. LOL
I may be 39 but tell that to my brain.... cause it still thinks I'm about 27 or so. LOL


And on another note.
On another thread someone posted the email they received from sealife park... and at first i wondered why I hadn't received it- but then I noticed the email said they are going to be closed until Aug 15th! so that means it will be reopened before we arrive... cool beans & Happy Birthday to me. hehe

Well BIP ... if that's how ya feel here's another cake for ya'!!

Awww....

... how silly, eh? I was precisely the SAME way when my birthday rolled around a few months back. Alicia was sort of SNAPPING at me and looking at me funny ... the way she seems to with INCREASING frequency now a days. Like she's waiting for a joke to hit home - that kind of look.

HECK... who cares how old you are anymore? Just be happy... and serve me some more cake, please ... is all I want on my birthdate. Then maybe a little more of the stuff TOM admonishes against posting on this here "family thread"....

Cool beans....

 

[captaincrash]

OK.. for those with a SM in mind ( And really ... EVERYONE is invited to participate regardless whether you're involved with the SM event or not...)... who might like a little more insight into the neighbor they'll be stalking (in a friendly way).... here are some 7 Question replies which might be helpful. Plus there was the earlier posting with a link to the replies from a 7 question posed about 3 or 4 weeks ago.

HERE it is...

IE... that's from 2 threads back ... or about 8000 postings in the past. It should be sneaky useful and helpful info I suspect. And remember... I resolutely declare I remain INNOCENT in gathering so much trivia on so many for all the SECRET MICKEY participants!!! At any rate... in about 30-40 minutes we have to hit the road... we'll be running up to Visalia by car where Alicia has a meeting to run .... and I'll be driving then on the computer doing TRAFFIC SCHOOL for a few hours in between watching the kids hopefully. SO I may not be on the DIS much even though I'll be online.

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"?
DH is a Jack Daniels man, I am a vodka girl

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Generally whatever DD is listening to. That said our Ipod goes from Aerosmith to Morsheba to Buddy Holly!

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
DH is into soccer & photography. I read crime thrillers, e.g. Patricia Cornwell


4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
DH loves peanut M&Ms, I love chocolate, but have to say the americam stuff just doesn't do it for me!
5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Never! DH sings & I think he's threatening Neil Diamond at karaoke...you have been warned!

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
DH has bitten his tongue off...twice! I have a webbed toe

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1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And feel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
All of the above, just no beer or gin. Planning on trying every the drink of the day!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Last thing on my iPod was Manhattan Transfer's Route 66.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
Really don't read much, but use to like the stories when you got to choose the next part - if a go to page x, if b go to page y. Granted food, wine & cheese are always on the top on the mind (usually go to Epcot Food & Wine festival annually, but not this year).

ETA: Disney (duh)

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
I really try to stay away from them. However I do keep popcorn around. At work SunChips can be a vice. Once and a while Hershey's Symphony Bar with toffee chips.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?
Those little unexpected things that happen to you or you witness happening to others and they/you see the joy on your/their faces.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Normally don't sing in the shower, usually remember things I need to do or get, but then forget by the time I get out.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
Will have to come back to this if I can think of something better. Right now I will go with I am an only child and only grandchild (maternal).

ETA: I despise shopping - pretty much always have, even more so now as an adult.

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

I love "foo-foo" drinks..pina coladas, rum runners, anything like that!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

I don't think I have a theme song...but I love music from the 40s & 50's like Frank Sinatra

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

I love true crime books (Ann Rule etc)

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I love gummy candy like swedish fish and jujyfruits.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Different things at different times... watching my daughter experience things and seeing her joys, sitting quietly and watching nature, laughing with my DH and DD to name a few.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

I don't sing anywhere (unless several people are with me!)

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I shared this in chat the other night - I used to work for Knotts Halloween Haunt and dress up as a scary character and scare people at thier Halloween Events (I was a full blown adult btw!)

SO here're a few Qs for any so inclined to reply in this whirl-wind - fast paced thread...



1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

I also love "foo-foo" drinks..pina coladas, rum runners, anything like that! If I can't have "foo-foo" drink- then only margaritas, wine or champagne. I don't hardly EVER drink anything at all though.But on the rare occasion that I do have a drink- these are the things I like.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

hmm, i don't think I can think of a "theme" song for me. I don't know the last tune I listened to either. LOL

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

My favorites are sci-fi, primarily the type like Stephen King (yes he's my fav author), some true crime/mystery types too

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

don't know what you mean with a trade name. My favorite snacks are anything involving CHOCOLATE. hehe

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

wow that's a tough one... so many different things!

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

nope, only sing along to the radio in my vehicle LOL
7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

Hmm I guess I'm not interesting, or odd , because I can't think of a thing! LOL

The older 7 Questions I didn't see or answer....

1) What's the FIRST thing that comes to mind that you're looking forward to about our cruise?
Relaxing, just relaxing.

2) What is your FAVORITE kind of DESSERT which you hope to get on the cruise?
Plain Cheesecake and nearly anything chocolate.

3) What are your favorite hobbies (or substitute interests - if any)
Card games, having fun with 6 nieces & nephews, reading, creating.

4) Do you have a favorite music - bands - performers - or such?
Kenny Chesney, Chris Isaak, Michael Buble, Enter the Haggis, Pryden.

5) Right or left handed? OR.. are we ambidexterous?
Right.

What is your favorite expression or saying?????
WHAT?!?!?, Holy Freakin' Cow, Ummmm..... no, Holy Hannah.

If you had to choose a profession other than what you currently do, what would it be?
Marine Biologist.

What are you planning to do on all of our sea days?
Relaxing, Drinking, Laughing, Napping.

Cruise or parks?
Was parks until they decided to close the AC. Now my choice will probably shift more to cruising.

Which port are you looking forward to the most?
With good beach weather - Cabo San Lucas & Castaway Cay.

Favorite Character?
Tinker Bell, Capt Jack, Lilo.

How many days will you be gone from your home for this trip?
20.

Knowing you only can choose ONE answer, which time do you look forward to on a vacation the most? Time with all the family, time with just your spouse, time alone, or time with others you meet on the trip?
Time with others met on the trip.

Are planning on going to Pub Night?
Absolutely.

What would you rather be - pie or cake and why?
Cake - I like cake.

Favorite Disney Resort?
EPCOT.

How long have you been planning this TOAL?
Since early January 2007.

Do you have a countdown method you are using for the TOAL, and if so, what is it?
Whiteboard on the fridge.

Are you going to the adult clubs after dinner?
Without pause, yes.

What is your favorite non-Disney vacation destination?
Anywhere they have a good beach.

How many hours a day do you DIS?
1/2 hour on the bus in the AM, 1/2 hour on the bus in the PM, 1 hour or so after dinner.... mostly just reading this thread.

Have you ever been to Disneyland before? If yes, how many times?
Nope, first trip in 16 days.

Tai Chi or Chai Tea?
Tai Chi.

Are you thinking of taking one of the inaugural cruises when the new ships are built?
Thinking.... yes.

Favorite Cruise Director?
Julie McCoy.

How many days of school are your kids missing for this trip?
None - no kids.

Favorite Disney attraction (from any park)?
Varies after each trip. Most recently, Splash Mountain cause we got soaked and everyone laughed through the whole ride. Also loved Toy Story Mania as it was one thing I didn't have to guess whether or not my 14yo niece had fun doing.

The newest 7 questions that I happened to see this afternoon in major skimming mode...

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
Rum, of course.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Be As You Are by Kenny Chesney. Home by Michael Buble.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
Mostly sci-fi of the older variety. Favorite authors - Orson Scott Card, Tabitha King.

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
Dove Dark Chocolate, Lay's Salt & Vinegar Chips, Cheezit's Duoz, Pepperidge Farm Mint Milanos.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?
When you count your blessings they outweigh your burdens.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Nope.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
I got over 120 bug bites on my right leg below the knee while sitting on my balcony at AKL.

SO here're a few Qs for any so inclined to reply in this whirl-wind - fast paced thread...


1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

Mikes at home & Bahama Mamas on vacation!!!!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Tiny bubbles.....

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

Romance or any fluff with a happily ever after. Life is too complicated!

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I have this odd thing for Pizza Goldfish!

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Vacation time with family!!!

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

Should've known better than to cheat a friend & waste the chance that I've been given, so I'm never gonna dance again the way I've danced with youuuuuu"

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I'm number 8 in a family of 9. 6 boys & 3 girls. Not amazing, but different by today's standards.

1.) I'm a Baccardi and Diet Coke girl. Kevin is a Crown and Diet Coke.

2.)Rod Stewart "Someone To Watch Over Me" was the last tune I remember listening to.

3.)Love reading true crime and doing crossword puzzles.

4.)3 Musketeers,Plain Lays potatochips. Kevin: Peanut M&Ms.

5.)Having a family and friends who love me....no matter what.

6.)Not in the shower. Only while doing the dishes.

7.) Kevin fractured his wrist while painting the ceiling.
Me...I'm a trained Frontline Combat Medic.

Wink CaptainCrash re: secret mickey
1) What's the FIRST thing that comes to mind that you're looking forward to about our cruise?.

Going through the panama canel.

2) What is your FAVORITE kind of DESSERT which you hope to get on the cruise?

CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE melting chocolate LOL

3) What are your favorite hobbies (or substitute interests - if any)

Shopping, travel, hanging out with great friends and alittle reading when I have time.

4) Do you have a favorite music - bands - performers - or such?

Colbie Caillat, Chris Daughtry, Josh Gracin, Carrie Underwood

5) Right or left handed? OR.. are we ambidexterous?

Right

6) If you had to choose a profession other than what you currently do, what would it be?

I would like to do is be with my kids which right now I am but after cruise I won't.

7) What are you planning to do on all of our sea days?

Relaxing, going to the theaters (plays), maybe a movie.


8) Cruise or parks?

Both

9) Which port are you looking forward to the most?

Aruba

10) Favorite Character?

Tinker Bell

11) How many days will you be gone from your home for this trip?

18 days

12) Knowing you only can choose ONE answer, which time do you look forward to on a vacation the most?

Time with all the family, time with just your spouse, time alone, or time with others you meet on the trip?
Time with family

13) Are planning on going to Pub Night?

We plan too.

14) What would you rather be - pie or cake and why?

cake because it's soft and most. lol

15) Favorite Disney Resort?

Disney Cruise

16) How long have you been planning this TOAL?

Booked on day I believe the first day it opened for purchase, 2 years ago. Long time waiting.
17) Do you have a countdown method you are using for the TOAL, and if so, what is it?

We have on myspace Countdown timer

18) Are you going to the adult clubs after dinner?

Not sure ... Will check them out ..

19) Favorite Disney attraction (from any park)?

Not sure Like any

20) What is your favorite non-Disney vacation destination?

Canada

21) How many hours a day do you DIS?

I have been on alot since it's getting CLOSER Yah.

22) Have you ever been to Disneyland before? If yes, how many times?

Yes, we have been to disneyland - when I was alittle girl. 1 time.

23) Tai Chi or Chai Tea?

Chai Tea

24) Are you thinking of taking one of the inaugural cruises when the new ships are built?

yes, we would.

Question to the next person:

What is your favorite thing to do on the ship?



Above is my answers from earlier...

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"?

Juice

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Generally whatever DD is listening to. I like variey of music. Country, to pop music.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

I like Barbara Delinsky - romance books.


4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I like "screaming yellow zonkers" but I can't find them anymore. Disappearing from this earth, lol. They are buttery yellow popcorn. (yellow box)

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Happiness means to me feeling free and wish we wouldn't be rushed at times. But most of the time we all are rushed. Being on the cruise is "happiness" to me.


6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
I don't really unless there is song on the radio but normally not.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I like writting poems but haven't wrote them in a long time. When I do I like doing it at a quiet and peaceful place. Also, listening to music helps.

Finally:
1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
Diet Pepsi. Or Coke Zero... I know pathetic. When I want a drink... I like a Midori Sour.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to? Anything Van Halen. I am a big fan of the saong "Cabo Wabo". In fact it was the last song played at my wedding (as we went to Cabo on the honeymoon.
3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines? Wall St / Financial Stuff

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
I love all snacks. I am a sucker for Peanut Butter.
5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you? A question I often ponder....
6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall... Not really. I am a thinker in the shower.
7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you. I've been a fan of the World Series for over 20 years... way before it was a cool thing

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

Wine, no doubt about it!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Come on Crash, that is too hard...Theme song? Oh, I know..."Where Everybody Knows your Name" from Cheers.

Edited in by CRASH... awwww C'mon an' quit ya groanin'! < winks and chuckles >

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

Hmmmm, I don't have a lot of time to read, so usually travel magazines or Disney stuff.

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I am a salty snack person. Tostitoes, Chips etc.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Again, Crash, what is up with the difficult questions...happiness to me is sitting on the deck at sunset with my DH and all 5 kids hanging out.

Edited in by CRASH = I wuz just taking a stab at something different. Maybe something said here would help your secret Mickey deliver a "slice of happiness" in one form or another ... a creative slice ... or somehow gain insight into delivering something just a shade off of perfection in terms of happiness the way YOU see it? Of course... maybe I was just getting wiley too with the Qs as I AM struggling with creating new sounding questions to avoid boredom for those fans of this friendly little exercise of whimsy! Oh well... this was the last posting I was editing INTO the consolidated reply... or at least this partiular one. Later respondants will gain a 2nd edition of this CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY.... I gotta hit the road in a moment and I have yet to reply to M (the SKATER from DC) below....

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

I sing all the time, ALL THE TIME! My Ipod is my best friend! Last song was probably a Hannah/Miley Cirus song. Probably "7 things"

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.[/color]

I am an only child, so I got back at my parents by having 5!
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1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
Pepsi!!! Or a margarita if it's alcohol....champagne
2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to? Listened to the Beach Boys last....my theme song.....ummmm.....Girls Just Wanna Have Fun???

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines? Used to read a lot of true crime, but moved away from that to light fiction for a while

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name? Poore Brothers Salt & Vinegar chips, Cheetos

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you? Being healthy, being able to be calm and relaxed no matter where I am...and having fun...all of these either with my family or with friends

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall... Sometimes....I practice the National Anthem in case I ever get my nerve up to volunteer to sing it at our town's annual rodeo.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you. BORING! I only have 9 toe bones and my thumbs don't match....different shape, size and thumbprint

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And feel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
DH loves water, XS energy drinks, and Starbucks Frappachinos. For me, it's water, XS energy drinks, and Starbucks Ice Tea (I don't like coffee). I enjoy a good RED wine, but DH keeps to a rare beer

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
From Aladdin, the theme song . . .

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
Love reading historical fiction and nonfiction. It's amazing how much we don't know or remember

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
Any Starbuck's pastries (is there a theme here . . . )

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?
Making the choice to love the life I'm living at the moment and being willing to make the changes necessary to improve my future
6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall... Absolutely love singing in the shower. . . last song I sang was the National Anthem . . .LOL. I have sung for our little league and tournaments for a number of years. The shower has the best accustics to help me hit the notes . . .LOL

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
I've been the oldest child, the youngest child, the middle child and an only child . . . I was the oldest of my parents' 4 children. My parents divorced when I was 10. For a number of years it was just me and my mom. My mom married a great guy with two older kids (making me the youngest). When all my siblings and step - siblings were together, I was in the middle . . .how weird is that!

I wish I had started doing these sooner: (my apologies to my SM, as I haven't and I don't post enough)

Finally:
1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And feel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here. ...don't drink much (unlike my college years!) love DOTD and fruity rum things...a good mojito..liquer in my coffee..One year we made really good friends with the shots guy who came around after dinner on a RCCL cruise!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to? dunno...our wedding song was Van Morrison "Have I Told You Lately.." right now it seems to be "World You've Dreamed of lately" by Daniel Powter...last tune, something from Mamma Mia or Jonas Bros (that one NOT by choice - DD is addicted to them)
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3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? sci fi , fantasy, best sellers, embarrased to say I sometimes read Nora Roberts.....fave authors: Clive Barker, Marion Zimmer Bradley, too many to list..used to read everything/anything I could get my hands on....now don't have that kind of time...

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name? peanut M&Ms with salty popcorn!!! - though I am trying not to think about snacks to take some more weight off before the cruise!

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you? My daughter ...hands down....

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall... No, but I do to a very loud radio or CD....had to be something from Mamma Mia!!!!

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you. I am sure there are plenty of odd things; few interesting...but I got nothing..some friends would say my love of Disney, but here we all share that!!!! Well, maybe one odd thing: I love the IDEA of doing crafts and buy scrapbooking and holiday project stuff. I then put it in a closet and say I will get to it someday....just can't seem to start...always to be something "more Important". Last time we cruised, I was up late the night before doing signs!

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

My dear spouse encourages me to drink things that are healthy... which means it's mostly plain water. We don't drink much liquor... however I do have some around the house. And as for soft drinks ... (shuuuu) ... I sneak 'em when alicia's not looking.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Gee.... this is a tough question ... however since I've been listening to a lot of Sergio Mendes with Brazil 66... I'm gonna say it's PRETTY WORLD because it's just been like this lately.... CHECK IT OUT cuz this is something I've been listening to a lot lately (this plus Sergio Mendes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3J_B-G2qeI

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

I enjoy all Science Fiction ... rereading lots of stuff over a wide range... plus I enjoy artsy photography... technical photography journals, and I do a lot of reading over a wide range of subjects .... most being fairly pedestrian in depth. SO any magazine usually gets passing intere4st from me ... and as of late I've been collecting books on CD so I can just LISTEN to them with my MP3 player.

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

Yeah... I love those keebler FUDGE STICKS... which Alicia won't let me buy anymore. And a close 2nd is the common resses peanut butter cups.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Happiness to me is many things. However, for simplicity it can serve here as a quiet moment where I can just watch my family of 3 girls playing at a playground, swimming in a pool, or running through Disneyland enroute to some line. THAT brings me a calm satisfaction which I'd call a little slice of sweet happiness.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

I tend to sing stuff when no one is around. And sometimes I'll sort of hum along with an MP3 player in the BATHTUB sometimes. However, the lastthing I recall having sang to was an Oingo oingo song.... "out of control".... here's a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DSIp7zyXO0&feature=related

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I never graduated from college. I stopped to help care for my terminally ill mother and to run our family business ... which was sort of falling apart with the tensions and tragedy of my mothers' illness. A lot of folks seem to assume I have a degree... but I don't. One day I will return to finish it up ... maybe someday really soon?

So there are MY replies to the 7 toughie questions I burped up for this edition of 7 questions. Likely to be one of the last (if not THE last) before we sail. Our cruise docs arrived today and it sure feels like the cruise is just a couple of days away now! So much to do ... so little time to do it .. all of a sudden!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Well BIP ... if that's how ya feel here's another cake for ya'!!

Awww....

... how silly, eh? I was precisely the SAME way when my birthday rolled around a few months back. Alicia was sort of SNAPPING at me and looking at me funny ... the way she seems to with INCREASING frequency now a days. Like she's waiting for a joke to hit home - that kind of look.

HECK... who cares how old you are anymore? Just be happy... and serve me some more cake, please ... is all I want on my birthdate. Then maybe a little more of the stuff TOM admonishes against posting on this here "family thread"....

Cool beans....

LOL you're such a nut. But don't light those candles unless you plan on helping me to blow them out! LOL
hey since last year I thought I was turning 40 before this cruise, and I'm just now turning 39... I'll just have another birthday on the cruise and say I'm turning 40. Whatd'ya think? LOL Nah.......

Okay birthday girl has to get some shut eye. I'm so NOT catching up on sleep... I had a bout of REALLy bad insomnia (not just nightowl staying up late like I normally do- the REAL kind where even when I'm tired and lay down in bed I can't sleep and can't sleep until almost time that I have to get up!) last weekend. Really bad timing....... I had so much to do this weekend (sister's baby shower, church VBS started on Sunday, etc.) and then I went to Six Flags from morning to late night on Monday and STILL COULDN'T SLEEP that night! Go figure. I was exhausted but couldn't fall asleep until almost 6am and had to get up at 8:30am to take the kids to the waterpark (and met Stephanie & her kids there.... which was exciting so I couldn't postpone it until some other day! LOL fortunately Stephanie wasn't into the "water" so I didn't have to run around riding rides all day- I took it easy and let the kids do their own thing!) and then got back late and still couldn't go to sleep until late. just laid there and laid there. I don't know what it is.... anxiety over all the stuff I have to get done before the cruise? I dunno. LOL
But I got probably a grand total of about 12hrs sleep since Thursday night- no kidding.
Lack of sleep + going to Six Flags one day and waterpark the next day = one very tired BIP!

so birthday girl is going to attempt to get some sleep tonight........ wish me luck! talk to you all again later today! hehe

 

[Joel110]

Still trying to figure out the cell phone situation at Verizon. Went to the store last night and was told by one of those "young men", you really can't use your phone unless you want to pay about $5.00/min. YIKES!

Welcome back. Quite a few of us were discussing Verizon earlier in the week. You can dial *611 and get a Verizon rep. Tell them you are going on a cruise and wish to activate international roaming. Then, they'll confirm the international service and inform you to dial *228 option 2 to update your phone's programming.

On the ship, the cost is $2.49/minute. In Mexico, $0.99/minute, In Aruba & Bahamas, $1.99/minute. They do not list Panama or Colombia as available countries.

To cut costs, you may accept incoming text messages for five cents in any of those locations or send text messages for 50 cents each.

http://b2b.vzw.com/international/Roaming/rates_coverage.html

 

[captaincrash]

Attention on DDEECK!

Those considering that crazy ...

MICKEY ICE CREAM BAR Eating CHALLENGE....​

I thought I'd disclose that in the childrens' group the leading prize shall be this CHOICE of one of a couple of options... (1st place finisher gets 1st choice).... one of which shall be this cool beans MICKEY DIGITAL CAMERA. It only shoots VGA ... however it does have an LCD screen for previewing and takes an SD memory card. If you pop in a 1gb card then your camera is good for 14,000 shots! However, you'd probably change the 4 AA batteries a few times in the process. At any rate... here it is. Sign up quick if you're a kid with a decent appetite for wolfing down a Mickey bar! 2nd place finisher shall get 2nd choice of prize... while everyone else earns an award certificate.

Please sign up on the PIRATE ZONE thread - on the 3rd sea day.

My little one has been snapping hundreds of photos and it does shoot half decent images in bright light ... and with the flash some of the images are OK so long as the subject is about 4-8' away. Any way you slice it - she LOVES this thing! And now the winner of the YOUNGEST group of competitors shall have 1st choice from a couple of interesting prizes... with this one being the one I suspect to be favored by most.​

 

[4fosterkids]

Hope everyone is well. Just checking in to say hi!

Last day at my scrapbook shop is tomorrow, starting to feel a little sentimental. I pulled a bunch of stuff to bring and share with my new scrapbooking friends.

Debi

I hope your final day of scrapbooking business is very special. I know I LOVE all my local scrapping stores, and would be sad to see one close up. Just know you helped make wonderful memories and creative treasures to many families, I'm sure!

Heehee

OMG, looks like we got married when we were 12!

No....I say 13 at least! LOL Silly teens!
Our "early" couples photo's look very similiar...ecxept I have big 80's hair and hubby still HAS hair! rofl.....kids love those pic's!

Tomorrow Denver is expected to shatter a 107 year old record of consecutive days of 90 degrees or more weather. Tomorrow should make 19 days in a row where we've hit 90 or more. And the forecast shows at least 5 more days of this (triple digits this weekend).

.

Well thats a bummer....DS18 left Tuesday evening for his final 2 week drum corp tour, ending for the world finals in Indiana. They are set to arrive in CO tomorrow and rehearse! The only good thing is that they have rehearsed all summer in 90+ heat....but I think they would have enjoyed a cool day!

I am in full out freak out.
tomorrow is my birthday which means end of July which means then after that only 11 days.... on the 11th day after that we're gonna be on our way to the TOAL!
I can't wait- but at the same time I'm already sad that it's gonna be over all that much sooner... once it starts. LOL

Happy Birthday Wishes Bip!! I hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[paulasillars]

I am putting them in the Towels and Pillows.

But they are so bulky to pack around the table lamp

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Well sleepy time for BIP isn't working..... again.
*sigh*

Attention on DDEECK!

Those considering that crazy ...

MICKEY ICE CREAM BAR Eating CHALLENGE....​

I thought I'd disclose that in the childrens' group the leading prize shall be this CHOICE of one of a couple of options... (1st place finisher gets 1st choice).... one of which shall be this cool beans MICKEY DIGITAL CAMERA. It only shoots VGA ... however it does have an LCD screen for previewing and takes an SD memory card. If you pop in a 1gb card then your camera is good for 14,000 shots! However, you'd probably change the 4 AA batteries a few times in the process. At any rate... here it is. Sign up quick if you're a kid with a decent appetite for wolfing down a Mickey bar! 2nd place finisher shall get 2nd choice of prize... while everyone else earns an award certificate.

Please sign up on the PIRATE ZONE thread - on the 3rd sea day.

My little one has been snapping hundreds of photos and it does shoot half decent images in bright light ... and with the flash some of the images are OK so long as the subject is about 4-8' away. Any way you slice it - she LOVES this thing! And now the winner of the YOUNGEST group of competitors shall have 1st choice from a couple of interesting prizes... with this one being the one I suspect to be favored by most.​

Oooh what motivation!
pity that only the little kids can win this. Maybe I should elect out of the contest and instead just cheer on my kids- I bet any kid would love this camera!

 

[danfromca]

I've been looking at that camera for awhile now, but I hate the fact that it takes XD cards. I prefer using SD cards as they are easier to find. Also, in bright sun, it is so helpful to have a viewfinder as well as the screen. So, I'm still looking. I guess I wish Canon made a waterproof one. Perhaps they do, but I haven't found it yet.

Unfortunately they don't. I also don't like the XD cards, but I wanted rugged and waterproof for this trip (and some other things coming up), and that's the tradeoff.

 

[paulasillars]

Wait... do you mean there are houses in California that aren't on a fault line? I want one!!!!

LOL - our entire country is built on a fault line - hence the southern alps and the string of volcanoes the length of the country.

Glad everyone is ok in CA. It can be a little scary but you do tend to get a little blase about them once you been through a few dozen

Meanwhile here in New Zealand we are having shocking weather - people have drown in floods and towns less than an hour away are being evacuated. Some regions have declared a state of emergency. http://www.stuff.co.nz/4637457a11.html

 

[paulasillars]

For those of you that had expressed interested in the Adventures by Disney options for 2009 I just posted more information over on the ABD board with a brief description of each adventure. Some fun new locations along with returning favorites

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26569860#post26569860

Thanks for posting, I'll be checking it out as we are looking at doing an ABD next year.

 

[blesidangl]

Anyone up late...How is everyone doing? Things are getting in order with the tux ect...I am watching "Phil of the Future" with Aly on the show.

Kids drive me crazy - my DS14 was texting at the wee's hour of the night and he is not suppose too. Gosh frustrating. Took away the phone for the night. Teenagers just don't get it. He kept asking why mom? Cause he has to be up for school band camp and he goes there from 9 to 9 and then he complains to me he is so tired.

I am thinking about getting my nails done. I am been trying to convince DH that I really needed to get them done before we leave. I don't know what I am going to do with my hair during the formal night. I am getting so nervous in a good way. Just don't want to forget stuff. And top of that I am Getting so EXCITED!!!!

I hope everyone is doing well and wishing everyone "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Anniversary".

I am still racking my brain with the FE which is fine, I just have to get somethings for it. Also, getting the magnet door done or try too. I just been so busy with the kids since DD6 started school this week and DS14 has been in band camp all week.

No post cards yet that we have ordered. I just hope they come soon. I am not worried about it yet. But they better get here.

It's suppose to be really "HOT" here in Colorado all this week, which I really love but the heat gets to us sometimes. Might have to go to the pool when DD6 gets out of school. She didn't want to go on the bus today but I made her go on the bus after school. I just hope that she gets on the bus in the morning. She has been just a little nervous about it. I think that she is fine though. Also, today they wouldn't let her off the bus until I got down to the stop. She was way scared cause they said you can't get off the bus until your parent gets here. I was coming and the bus driver saw me but wasn't sure if I was her mom. (which today was the first day). So maybe it will get better. It just scared her a little bit cause they said you can't get off the bus. (she saw me coming).

So, I just hope that she does ok tomorrow.
I hope you don't mind that I burned your ears off. Just kinda need to vent and bored ect..well I probably should go to bed. LOL

Take care,

 

[paulasillars]

Not next Thursday but the one after we can say "we are going tomorrow!" - woohoo!

Only 11 more work days to go.

One more pay day.

I could go on ...

Bit of a shock this week, Mum went for a general health check and as part of the routine they did an ECG - anyway, it turns out unknown to her, that she has had a heart attack. Not surprising with the death of her sister a few weeks back and the stress that would have put on her. Probably also explains why her blood pressure is a little high.

She's seeing the cardiologist tomorrow but as it was only found while doing a routine check and has had zero symptoms so her doctor isn't very concerned. More of a fluke that its been noticed. There is little she can probably do to change her lifestyle - she is active, a little but not a lot overweight and eats fairly healthily, doesn't smoke and doesn't drink.

I think she'll probably avoid telling the doctor and cardiologist about the thrill rides at Disney following the cruise - just try to stop her doing Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain... I'm certainly not brave enough to try.

 

[paulasillars]

Do you have nothing to do on Saturday afternoon before the cruise? Are you staying at the DL resort but not going to the parks? Do you plan on having an afternoon break from your busy park touring schedule?

Well do I have a great meet for you!

Come meet and eat candy, cookies and other assorted goodies at Marceline's Confectionery.

A small group of Dis'ers are meeting at 3.30pm outside Marceline's Confectionery at Downtown Disney and all are welcome to come along.

PM if you'd like to come along or just turn up

 

[captaincrash]

Anyways,.... I'm not the only one who's up tonite it seems. Maybe it wuz something I drank eh?

At any rate... I'm done wandering the web tonite.

I passed my 8 hour traffic school last nite ... it took me 2.5 hours to complete it. That's excluding the 30 minutes of wandering I took to cool off as needed. So ... supposedly I paid for next day express service and I wuz supposed to get a tracking number for expres delivery .... but I did not get a tracking number. Da Bums. So I'll be calling this company in the morning to see if my docs were sent. All was done on my end I sort of need these docs ASAP!

As for tomorrow (today - thusday).... I'm headed for the beach again with another Mom and her daughter. A 3rd family just dropped from joining us ... an old friend was bringing his two sons but something came up - so it's now just the two families tomorrow. SO.... I should probably try to get to sleep now. I was watching the end of Gladiator.. and now that it's over I have less of an excuse to be up.

 

[winotracy]

Bit of a shock this week, Mum went for a general health check and as part of the routine they did an ECG - anyway, it turns out unknown to her, that she has had a heart attack. Not surprising with the death of her sister a few weeks back and the stress that would have put on her. Probably also explains why her blood pressure is a little high.

She's seeing the cardiologist tomorrow but as it was only found while doing a routine check and has had zero symptoms so her doctor isn't very concerned. More of a fluke that its been noticed. There is little she can probably do to change her lifestyle - she is active, a little but not a lot overweight and eats fairly healthily, doesn't smoke and doesn't drink.

I think she'll probably avoid telling the doctor and cardiologist about the thrill rides at Disney following the cruise - just try to stop her doing Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain... I'm certainly not brave enough to try.

OMG, I hope your mum will be ok. At least it was small enough. Take care.