8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[micmse2003]

And I could get a hangnail on my left,big toe and die from gangreen tomorrow!

John had gangreen in his gall bladder and almost did die!!!

 

[Michelle2]

I have been on chat the last few times, but I usually remember and get in as most of the east coasters are leaving. I will try and remember to make it in earlier tomorrow.

 

[smeecanada]

First, Quiz?
and B, I realized when my son started writing how cruel I had been giving him an 11 letter first name..... Now tho, the way he behaves, should have been 15 letters

I was thinking the other night when we were dealing with passports. That I'm glad 1) I only gave my kids one middle name - the amount of space for your legal name is not alot and 2) That their given name is short - they have to sign the forms this time as they are both 11 and over. 11 and 12 year olds haven't learn yet how to write small and their name takes up the whole space given and thank goodness they only had to write their first and last name else space wise we would have been in trouble.

 

[smeecanada]

Think positive... the new model is coming out, so the price will drop again

I'm hoping they are just swapping old stock out on the rewards site and will replace it with a newer model.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Morning, have a ''Good'' Friday.​

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

FWIW. We are GYT and inquired about cat 4 avaibility (moving from a cat 5) and the best we could do was switch with a cabin looking to move down to a cabin 4 without any firm idea of cat 5 price. As the discussions went along the TA said it was a VERY long line of folks waiting to get on the ship.

For now we've decided to stay where we are.

I understood they closed the waitlists, just release direct onto the website now, worth keeping an eye out, and speaking to DCL/TA, as we get clsoe to pay up time as people cancel.

 

[mtt-swd]

Ironically, this was an article this Sunday in the paper. They listed some agencies to help. Eldercare Locator ..can point you towards agencies around the country concerned with the aging.. eldercare.gov 1-800-677-116
National Alliance for Caregiving, caregiving.org

We also have a company around town called Granny Nannies. Don't really know much about them but I remember they were written about with no negative feed back. Hopefully these sites can assist you further

Thanks for the sites, I will try and check them out.

 

[captaincrash]

Yubiwaza for only .99 ?? I"m in !!

 

[LITTLEKID58]

GM

Presently 53 going up to 77 here in Sunny Central Florida..

and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

aboard to all the newbies

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

Happy Good Friday

 

[sk8ingmom]

Perhaps we should post evil Paris stories?

Or evil Atlanta stories?

Yeah, J.R. Did you know that a pretty high percentage of Paris tourists wake up in a bathtub full of ice with a note that says "Call neuf un un"?

Duly corrected I am blaming it on antihistamine overdose.

Pharmacists: making lame excuses sound smart since the apothecary days.

my brother had 21 letters in first & last name. He never got to fill in all of the squares on those standard documents

I had 21 letters if you threw in my last name. And a long street name. And a long city name. And a long college major.

I'm fairly certain that the registration form for hell is a bubble sheet.

yeah, no sense in gettin' them all stoked about getting into college.

No, mediocre will get you into college. I've taught college - coming across mediocre students was exciting.

Please refer to my updated signature!

 

[mtt-swd]

Sorry the last few months have been a little rough!! The true meaning of how someone is loved comes out when there is sickness involved. Been there and done that!!!

Welcome to the lush list!!!

Thanks, we going to need it.

Thanks

to you.... As you may have read...My lovely "might not make it to 15 either" DD is in the same boat. (or off the same boat as the case may be). Right now, I'm not planning on DD joining us. I'm a little sad but as our current counselor says "She didn't earn the right to go."

That's what our counselor said too. Hope things go okay with your situation.

Margaret, I sure hope life calms down for you all. Sometimes we all get overwhelmed. Hopefully, you will find a solution for your MIL that works for your family. It really makes it hard when everyone that is able doesn't pitch in.

Thanks, I'm sure things will work out in the end at least part of it. DH is really ticked off at his brother for not even helping.

What is it called when you hear something and then all of a sudden you keep hearing it everywhere?

Just saw this on cnn.com.

Great Web sites when aging parents need help
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/03/20/ep.family.care/index.html

Thanks, I will check this out.

The donut was gone, btw.

Sorry the donut was gone.

Welcome back & sorry you have a lot on your plate right now! Sounds like you'll be needing this TOAL when it comes!

We sure will need this TOAL. I can not wait.

PM Laurie - MrsScooby to the tastings.

Thanks I will do that.

We're all dealing with ST (stinky teens for those that don't know) issues. Most here already know that my DS did not make it on the Transatlantic with me last year. He is really working hard to make it this year. Hang in there, and vent here when you need to.

Have you looked into elderly care for MIL? Around here they have day places, sort of like a kid's day care, but for older folks. It's not a residency program, but just something for them to do during the day. I expect that within a few years we'll be looking for options for my parents. Thankfully my brothers and sister are really good about pitching in.

Thanks in regards to the ST situation, I know a lot of people are having trouble with their ST. I am really glad that I only have a few more years to deal with ST, our oldest DS didn't give us this much trouble though. Although our oldest called us at 3:00A.M. eastern time to let us know him and his fiance were heading to the hospital, because they were looking into a UV light too long. DS knows not to as we work with UV lights all of the time and now DH is really upset over it.
We are starting to look into elderly care for MIL, but she can not leave the house unless DH is there to help her. She used to go out about 3 times a week to aerobics and to play cards with the seniours, but her legs won't let her anymore. We have stairs that she is slow going down, but can't get back up. The way our stairs are, we have even looked into getting one of those chairs that can get her up and down, but we can't without it costing an arm and a leg.

 

[mtt-swd]

Okay off to work today. Will try and check back later.
Bye.

 

[buckifan]

I'm fairly certain that the registration form for hell is a bubble sheet.

Maybe that is why they are called no.2 pencils.

 

[buckifan]

...The way our stairs are, we have even looked into getting one of those chairs that can get her up and down, but we can't without it costing an arm and a leg.

Margaret......this is a rough situation. I can relate, as we helped care for my grandpa in his last few years. Luckily, there were several of us to pitch in....my parents, my sister, my brother and I. But, it caused some bad feeling between all of us and my mom's 2 brothers who did NOTHING. I really tried to look at it as we were privilledged to help care for my grandpa, who was the sweetest man ever. My 2 uncles really missed out.

 

[m&m's mom]

Tgif!!!!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

That's a great new picture of the kids, Shannon!

BTW....I noticed today that the email your dd sent to Kylie went to my junk mail for some reason, so we hadn't seen it! I don't want you to think she was ignoring your dd. She will email back soon.

i'm glad you found it! my dd has been asking if she has any email! she will be happy to hear from kylie when she gets time.

Tgif!!!!

I agree!!! I LOVE FRIDAYS!!! especially when i have monday off!!

 

[GatheringNoMoss]

I understood they closed the waitlists, just release direct onto the website now, worth keeping an eye out, and speaking to DCL/TA, as we get clsoe to pay up time as people cancel.

As always your comments are right on point.

 

[Nutty4Disney]

Thanks in regards to the ST situation, I know a lot of people are having trouble with their ST. I am really glad that I only have a few more years to deal with ST, our oldest DS didn't give us this much trouble though. Although our oldest called us at 3:00A.M. eastern time to let us know him and his fiance were heading to the hospital, because they were looking into a UV light too long. DS knows not to as we work with UV lights all of the time and now DH is really upset over it.
We are starting to look into elderly care for MIL, but she can not leave the house unless DH is there to help her. She used to go out about 3 times a week to aerobics and to play cards with the seniours, but her legs won't let her anymore. We have stairs that she is slow going down, but can't get back up. The way our stairs are, we have even looked into getting one of those chairs that can get her up and down, but we can't without it costing an arm and a leg.

My Mom (age 82) lives with us, so I know where you are coming from. We had to move to a ranch style home (from a tri-level) because she can no longer handle the steps. She has severe arthiritis and moves very slow. I worry about her being home all day by herself, but other than the arthiritis she seems to be pretty healthy. She still does the laundry and helps me clean the house. It is tough some times, but she has lived with me for over 15 years now and I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

As always your comments are right on point.

Thanks,

We have four days off here from today to Monday, but its cold!!!!!

 

[m&m's mom]

My Mom (age 82) lives with us, so I know where you are coming from. We had to move to a ranch style home (from a tri-level) because she can no longer handle the steps. She has severe arthiritis and moves very slow. I worry about her being home all day by herself, but other than the arthiritis she seems to be pretty healthy. She still does the laundry and helps me clean the house. It is tough some times, but she has lived with me for over 15 years now and I wouldn't have it any other day.

That is so nice that your mother is in a good loving environment. And also sweet that you like it that way.
I was kidding my dad the other day and told him I came up w/ a new retirement plan. Instead of doing all that pesky savings, I would just move in with them! My dad said the first day he would trip on somethng we left on the floor and break a hip. I told him, "Great, then I can shove you off to the nursing home" and I would still have his house but not have to put up w/ them.
Both my parents have nursing home insurance but they are both still in great health (well Mom great, Dad good).
My Grandmother died 2 years ago this week and I am hoping for a very long break before I have to care for my parents.
I am lucky to have 3 siblings that I know I can count on when that time comes too.