8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 14

[arlenesp]

Hi All,

This is a drive by posting...............

I just wanted to let you know I am alive and well, but since returning from Florida earlier this month I have put myself on an internet diet and have cut my online time by 75%. Work is as crazy as ever, and I've started training a few young fellows, over the past couple of weeks, on the "correct" way to read meters.

I've been lurking from time to time, just haven't taken the time to post much anywhere on the boards as of late.

Our main computer crashed last week and I've been spending quite a bit of time re-loading programs into our new computer.

Hazel and Angelina are doing fine. Angelina had her Senior Portraits taken on 6/22, the photos were placed on the photographer's website, and we placed our $$$$ order last night...............

OK, time to run and pick up Angelina from work.

My Best to Everyone..............

Glad to see ya back!

 

[bellelinus]

Hi All,

This is a drive by posting...............

I just wanted to let you know I am alive and well, but since returning from Florida earlier this month I have put myself on an internet diet and have cut my online time by 75%. Work is as crazy as ever, and I've started training a few young fellows, over the past couple of weeks, on the "correct" way to read meters.

I've been lurking from time to time, just haven't taken the time to post much anywhere on the boards as of late.

Our main computer crashed last week and I've been spending quite a bit of time re-loading programs into our new computer.

Hazel and Angelina are doing fine. Angelina had her Senior Portraits taken on 6/22, the photos were placed on the photographer's website, and we placed our $$$$ order last night...............

OK, time to run and pick up Angelina from work.

My Best to Everyone..............

It's good to hear from you, Andy!

 

[windermerejudy]

OK so where is everyone anyway. This is REALLY slow. There must be a sale on pirate gear or free rum or something.........

 

[tom31b]

OK so where is everyone anyway. This is REALLY slow. There must be a sale on pirate gear or free rum or something.........

Free rum? Where?

 

[Sarangel]

Maybe everyone's out seeing Ratatouille - that's what we did today.

Welcome back Andy.

 

[brack]

Maybe we can still meet in downtown Disney that day??

We fly in early that day so we can meet at DDT. Have we set an exact spot yet?

 

[brack]

This is what you find under that banner ..... except for those people (my family)

 

[windermerejudy]

I don't know Tom maybe they saw your mouse ears and all took off hoping to get a pair....

Maybe there was a tattoo fashion show and they are all out showing off their art.

 

[silmarg]

SO what did everyone think of Ratatoulle?

I though it was OK, but I cant see it becoming a blockbuster.

 

[Friend_of_Piglet]

Happy Sunday Everyone!!!

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

cool mickey ears! tom, , hey can you rub my
lucky lizard?..he hasn't been too lucky lately....oh, he hasn't been
moving much either....you know cpr too?

, to mr V & family..safe and sound.....i hear you! i also
hate having to "work' ..at work too...

free tattoo? with every rum purchase..or is it the reverse?



micmse..yor not foolin no~body....you're after his , it
does look delicious! too bad..it can't be.......,

...to my home....i can see that in his eyes.

really!


ahh, you do say the sweetest things...*& to finish the story...over
catching tinker..., the cindy in the lobby was a different one from
bkft. and she was a pretty big girl...but they couldn't have chosen
a better one..she was/has been my favorite ever since. some
just have the right 'feel'.........& ..,

i wondering if some are going to ask my lil'miss about some
on these storys...just wink, so i can have the camera rolling...not
that i can imagine the ..on her face... ..* i am hoping
you pick..the ones ..with dirt/mud on her face..the tinker bell, and
the diamond....he,he, we'll be putting her on the "spot"..should be very

. but probably best....wait until after our raul appoitment..

[ no reason - i can think of, off hand.... ,

magic never spoil , does it? ]...


hey, sk8..what ya think? ~thanks,

{* beleive me!~ i way past "looking good"..in any skorts...green or
any other colors...except daisy purple..right, micmse? ooops...}

p.s.... i lil'grumpy shoes.!!!

 

[paulasillars]

Geek and Nerd are both OK...

But I prefer the term Dork!

As you can see by the picture we used for our Christmas cards last year.

That is a very cool t-shirt - loved the photo!

Paula

 

[sk8ingmom]

G'mornin' s

We are staying with friends in Portland - had a great night last night, we went out for a great dinner & Norah Jones concert. They even found a babysitter for us. Life is good.

Today we had to Salt Lake - we won't make it all the way today, but we'll drive until we can't anymore.

Hi M!
Your ears must have been burning cause you were the (or rather a) topic of conversation. Everyone was curious about the ferry ride - how did you walk your dog? Were there cabins? What did you do without Disney's kids clubs? etc. It got bad enough that we googled up (what we think is) the ferry site to get some of our own answers (maybe).

So. Inquiring minds want to know...
Where did you dog stay? How did you walk it? Where did it relieve himself? (not my question - really!) How did you keep the kids entertained? Did you have a cabin? and on, and on, and on.

If you're dropping through Sacramento let us know. (Right - not exactly on the way...)

She started posting this am. In answer to your question let me quote M

And yes, when the ship is under way, we ‘walk’ the dog on the car deck. And then we clean up. The ferry charges $25 from a canine passenger that rides in the car the entire time. We gain some satisfaction by using $25 worth of paper towels and latex gloves supplied by the ferry

She also states it smells like the elephant house.at the zoo. Wonder why????

Beautiful day today. Hope everyone has a great day!!!

Why thank you Arlene!

There was one stint of about 36 hours Ketchikan, AK to Bellingham, WA without a port call that I'm sure rough on the pup, but we we jogged around the car deck every 6 hours or so. We also got off every time the ship was in port (twice at 3 a.m.) to walker her on land, and we all spent about 5 hours off the ship in Ketchikan - we treked 2.5 miles to town, walked around, and treked 2.5 miles back.

No kids club, but also no spa, wine tasting, etc. to ditch the kids for. There is a nice observation lounge at the front of the ship, so we did lots of looking out the window, the kids each learned 3 new card games and we worked on Cub Scout advancement stuff. Funny, most of the Wolf achievements actually require the kid to have a home...we'll have to wait on those!

We had a 4-berth cabin, so 2 bunk beds, a small end table, a small area to hang clothes, a sink & countertop, and a private shower/toilet. Not everyone onboard has a cabin. There is a recliner lounge for people to sleep in (they show movies there during the day), a heated, covered solarium on the top deck where some people pitch a tent or just crash in a sleeping bag. They have pulic shower facilities for the folks without a cabin.

Oh and DS8 bought a $67 digital camera with his (forced) allowance savings before the trip, so I've been teaching him about photography. We make them put $1.50 of their allowance into a savings account every week to spend on something they otherwise couldn't afford.

I have been reading your blog. I have been enjoying it.

Thanks!

Maybe there was a tattoo fashion show and they are all out showing off their art.

Oh, in the midst of everything else, I forgot to post mine...see what happens when you mention tattoos Judy?

hey, sk8..what ya think? ~thanks,

Lookin' good Grump!

 

[Verandah Man]

Here are thumbnail prints of the three poses we selected of Angelina's Senior Portraits. The proof with her holding the white rose will be going into the school yearbook. Hazel and I also selected that pose and the pose in the cap and gown to be made into an 11" x 14" composite for our livingroom wall. The third pose will be made into wallet size pics.

I am now busy on designing an ad for the high school yearbook at Angelina's request. I just have to wait until her portraits to arrive so I can finish. I have a feeling this is going to be one busy and expensive year..............

 

[tiggrbaby]

M: I have been reading your blog and I've really enjoyed it; thanks for taking the time to share!

Andy: Beautiful pics! It's an expensive year, but a magical year.

 

[castoff]

Hello All

 

[bellelinus]

Here are thumbnail prints of the three poses we selected of Angelina's Senior Portraits. The proof with her holding the white rose will be going into the school yearbook. Hazel and I also selected that pose and the pose in the cap and gown to be made into an 11" x 14" composite for our livingroom wall. The third pose will be made into wallet size pics.

I am now busy on designing an ad for the high school yearbook at Angelina's request. I just have to wait until her portraits to arrive so I can finish. I have a feeling this is going to be one busy and expensive year..............

Beautiful pictures, Andy!

 

[castoff]

I meant to write more in the above post We decided not to get another computer. I now have my very own lap top ! It can do things I can only dream about learning how to use. The screen is 7.1.....


Yesterday Chuck took Dante to work and Brooke & I had a great day in downtown Chicago. We took the Metra and went to the taste of Chicago where I think I think I gained 10 lbs. We also went to sears tower & the art institute of Chicago. My legs are so tired !

Chuck's father & Aunt are coming for a visit tomorrow and staying a couple of days. I have alot of stuff still needed to get done, once they leave I will have more time on my own computer. Still no word yet if my info was saved, maybe I will find out on Monday.

 

[castoff]

Here are thumbnail prints of the three poses we selected of Angelina's Senior Portraits. The proof with her holding the white rose will be going into the school yearbook. Hazel and I also selected that pose and the pose in the cap and gown to be made into an 11" x 14" composite for our livingroom wall. The third pose will be made into wallet size pics.

I am now busy on designing an ad for the high school yearbook at Angelina's request. I just have to wait until her portraits to arrive so I can finish. I have a feeling this is going to be one busy and expensive year..............

Wow Andy..............beautiful pictures. I can't believe how grown up Angelina looks. I feel your pain about your computer. We bought a backup system for the lap top and believe me I will use it for now on.

 

[castoff]

Just wanted to add it was very nice with you Cheryl and I am really looking forward to meeting everyone at the mini-meet.