8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 15

[Lil' Grumpy]

...mr. V., "of all those who inspire to become part of
the disney's magic....none come closer ..in setting the proper
role model... , [ iam still disappointed..not having
the privilege of meeting/sharing your comapny... ,

meeting you, would have been the next best thing of getting to
known mr. disney..... ,

........ ..i am sorry, that i have no additional insights to suppport
your needs...., however, if i may, " i wanta" to present, "what" you made
me felt ..."dad to dad", ....you're in~deeds a great dad, responding-
to shield & comfort ..your daughter's tears..... { "i wanted to be
there, waiting for angelina-when she woke up"}. God bless you, for all
the people you care about..and all the things you do!~just you being
"there & letting her know" her feelings are important..in having to cope
with one of life's hardest struggles...losing a beloved friend..i think
will make all ther difference..for recovery away the depression.

from all the things you share here....maybe, if she was to "build" a
memory bear...{instead of flowers}...."made by angelina" & with a
few words of the things in her heart....might help/comfort his family in
their time of "need".

 

[arlenesp]

Thank you everyone for Brooke's birthday wishes. I will show her them when she gets home from school.
Cheryl: Have a great trip.

Some news on this end.............Anyone going to the last fling in Naperville?
Chuck & I also Brooke will be walking 4 miles in the Labor Day Parade. Florence Henderson is the national spokesperson for DH work and she will be riding in a convertible. We will of course be walking behind her.

Mrs. Brady!! Of course we expect some pictures

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

dear fincy guy: while we haven't interacted much, i have a daughter,
who is the "apple of my eye~", in spite of her ways..


*
i just want you to know, she has my hope for a complete recovery,
where everybody.....up & running [driving por ol'dad crazy]--,
and smiling too!

..& my wish to fax..all the ,she can "woof" down...

 

[Verandah Man]

I arrived home a little bit ago from taking a drive down by the river. I know there wasn't much I could do there, but I did get out of the car and said a short prayer for Ryan. Even with so many people there, I felt so all alone.

I saw two rescue boats still searching the banks of the river.

Now I know this might sound a bit crazy, but I had a conversation with Ryan and said to him, "Ryan, this is pops speaking, you need to surface for your family's sake, they are hurting real bad, and I know you wouldn't want that for them."

An article was written in the high school newspaper during the past school year about Ryan and the struggle his family has been through. I am attaching a link to the paper and the article's title is "Lewis Will Sign to Help Others" the page might take a minute or two to load, but the story is on page #3. http://www.venisegrossmann.com/English/Talon PDFs/06-07/Jan07.pdf

What is not in this article is the fact that Ryan's family had been apart because of financial problems, and they were going to be moving into their own house this coming Saturday and be one united family again. Sadly, it looks as though one chair at the table, will be empty.

 

[captaincrash]

Morning Everyone.........All set here for another day of work around the house......

Amazing what you can get done with a week of nothing but Household chores !!!

Mark

I think we must have 100 days of house chores backlogged! Most of which has to be supervised by my spouse. All of the outside chores are mine - or rather 99 days of it are - and one days worth are the spouses'. I think its' time we hired a bunch of help or entered our name for one of those reality cable shows where they do rennovations or remodels on people homes! ONly I must decline on that switching places show! I'm not ready to have untrained and potentially untraditional folks inside my door with a remodeling bidget!

 

[m&m's mom]

SWMBO has served beer there the last two summers as a fundraiser for Cub Scouts

Does this sound funny to anyone else? Dang, us Girl Scouts parents only get to sell cookies. Now,THAT is my idea of a fundraiser!

 

[castoff]

I came across this picture............no words just comfort.

 

[captaincrash]

I arrived home a little bit ago from taking a drive down by the river. I know there wasn't much I could do there, but I did get out of the car and said a short prayer for Ryan. Even with so many people there, I felt so all alone.

I saw two rescue boats still searching the banks of the river.

Now I know this might sound a bit crazy, but I had a conversation with Ryan and said to him, "Ryan, this is pops speaking, you need to surface for your family's sake, they are hurting real bad, and I know you wouldn't want that for them."

An article was written in the high school newspaper during the past school year about Ryan and the struggle his family has been through. I am attaching a link to the paper and the article's title is "Lewis Will Sign to Help Others" the page might take a minute or two to load, but the story is on page #3. http://www.venisegrossmann.com/English/Talon PDFs/06-07/Jan07.pdf

What is not in this article is the fact that Ryan's family had been apart because of financial problems, and they were going to be moving into their own house this coming Saturday and be one united family again. Sadly, it looks as though one chair at the table, will be empty.

Andy...

... as a guy ... it is a bit hard for me to admit how terribly sad and tearful Ryans' family story is - especially with your details added. It is normal to covey condolences... but this feels so much more tragic...

I have no words again ... more so than before. I think anyone who reads most of the story will understand my position though...

Thank you however for sharing the truth.

 

[castoff]

Mrs. Brady!! Of course we expect some pictures

I have seen and talked with Flo several times. Her life story is actually quite interesting. Here is one photo of her, not very good. I only had this one because it was in my photobucket account. I lost all the other's from my other computer. Here is a pic. of me as Marcia Brady when we had a brady party.

Probaly won't be bringing my camera with me...........I will be busy passing out some free stuff. I believe there is a link to the parade so you can see it afterwards?

 

[castoff]

We usually make it to Last Fling. SWMBO has served beer there the last two summers as a fundraiser for Cub Scouts, but now that the boys are in Boy Scouts, she isn't doing that anymore.

Hi J.R- First time for me going to the fling not to mention being in a parade. It looks like alot of fun. Hope you can go and I will be looking for a dis green shirt. Did I mention we were handing out some free stuff. I am not at liberty to say what it is. We will all be wearing the same shirts & shorts. I haven't seen them yet but assume they are blue.

 

[castoff]

Andy: Thanks for sharing article. I may not have known him personally but feel like I know him now through that article. I believe everything happens for a reason, we just aren't suppose to understand those reasons. When something like this happens it's so hard not to ask why?

I pray your family and Ryan's family get the closeure they need. Still hoping they find him o.k

 

[micmse2003]

Thank you everyone for Brooke's birthday wishes. I will show her them when she gets home from school.

Cheryl: Have a great trip.

Some news on this end.............Anyone going to the last fling in Naperville?
Chuck & I also Brooke will be walking 4 miles in the Labor Day Parade. Florence Henderson is the national spokesperson for DH work and she will be riding in a convertible. We will of course be walking behind her.

Four miles is a snap!! I just walked that this morning!! I guess you will not be going to Septemberfest???? I will be going Afternoon after noon and might stay to see Pat Benatar. Sunday night is going to be John Waite and Monday night Christopher Cross!!!Just in case there is anyone you want to see in concert for free!!

Sending pixie dust!! I'm curious, too.... At this time, I'm waiting for word from my orthopedic surgeon's office that hopefully my insurance company will approve the surgery I'll be having on my feet. It looks like if all goes according to plan, the surgery will be sometime the week of Sept 10th.
We'll do the left foot, and then after it's all healed (which won't be until just before Thanksgiving) we'll do the right one. Although I may put off the right one until after the New Year. because we have a cruise coming up at Christmastime.
Hoping that what the doctors are doing for your daughter will be successful!!!

I hope insurance pays for operation. You will be in great shape for TOAL and the zipline next year.

 

[micmse2003]

I arrived home a little bit ago from taking a drive down by the river. I know there wasn't much I could do there, but I did get out of the car and said a short prayer for Ryan. Even with so many people there, I felt so all alone.

I saw two rescue boats still searching the banks of the river.

Now I know this might sound a bit crazy, but I had a conversation with Ryan and said to him, "Ryan, this is pops speaking, you need to surface for your family's sake, they are hurting real bad, and I know you wouldn't want that for them."

An article was written in the high school newspaper during the past school year about Ryan and the struggle his family has been through. I am attaching a link to the paper and the article's title is "Lewis Will Sign to Help Others" the page might take a minute or two to load, but the story is on page #3. http://www.venisegrossmann.com/English/Talon PDFs/06-07/Jan07.pdf

What is not in this article is the fact that Ryan's family had been apart because of financial problems, and they were going to be moving into their own house this coming Saturday and be one united family again. Sadly, it looks as though one chair at the table, will be empty.

Andy, I feel your pain!! No one can ever understand the "why" of things happen.

 

[Celestine]

Obviously, Crash, I do not follow instructions well. Not only are you NOT dancing.....but I think you are waaaay too small:

This really made me laugh Looks like Crash's dancing is so poor that Kiera has had to shoot him!!!!!

 

[Celestine]

We could use some happy thoughts and prayers our way as well. Angelina was spending the night at her girlfriend's house when she received a call about 1:15 this morning that her friend Ryan, who is in the photo below with Angelina, was in a boating accident last night and drowned. Angelina called me right away, and had me bring her home, as she was so upset. It took Hazel and I over an hour to get her to calm down. I put Angelina in bed with Hazel and I tried falling back to sleep myself, but to no avail. Hazel and I have known Ryan's mom since she was just a kid. Both of Ryan's parents are deaf and they relied so much on Ryan as he would always sign for them. Ryan also has two younger sisters, please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Ryan just graduated from high school this past June, he was getting ready to start at our local community college this coming Tuesday. The photo below was taken in October 2005 as Angelina and Ryan we heading off for their Homecoming Dance.

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Too often you think "it won't happen to me", so it just makes me all the more thankful for the frinds & family I have

 

[allshookup]

Hi Arlene, we made it back in one piece. Well except for my daughters foot. The Dr. explained that she suffered a "terrible injury" and that it would take some time before it heals. The Dr. opines that surgery is not an option at this point due to the potential risks. He put the leg in a hard cast and will evaluate her progress or lack therof every two weks. We are taking her to another ortho surg. that Pete knows on wednesday. Hopefully, he will concur that surgery is not needed and that it will heal on its own. Sorry for the long answer. We are very appreciative of your thoughts. Jack

Jack so sorry to hear about your DD's foot. I hope the cast does the trick & she does not have to endure any long term treatments.

Hey everyone. Here I go again trying to ketchup. It's been an up and down past few weeks - months. Part of my trouble catching up is that my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was a bit worried that I would have to cancel this cruise because I couldn't be away that long. Unfortunately, that is not the case. My mom passed away last Friday. I was lucky enough to be with her full time for the last week, which is a big part of the reason I have gotten so far behind.

Now for the good. One year from today I will be celebrating the big 4-0 on this cruise!!! I am really excited for that as I celebrated my birthday a couple years ago on the Magic on the PC cruise then.

Tracy

Tracy I am so sorry to hear about your mother! I wish you all the best during such a difficult time!

We are going on the repo trip in 08 too. Sorry to hear about your loss. My dad is very ill but booked for the trip with us. We are all hoping he will be with us on the trip, but will insist that my mom go with us no matter what. God bless you.

Sending good thought your way for your Dad & praying that he will be well enough to join us on the cruise!

I
I haven't been on for awhile (anyone notice? ) but that's primarily because I've been busy AND for some reason now the pages on this board are taking forever! what is that about? I don't have the patience to catch up reading every page when it takes like 5 minutes for each page to load. It's only here- so that is really weird.... but I did eventually catch up tonight. Just been busy with the kids starting school and everything. And catching up on little naps during the day- when I can in between running errands, cleaning house, trying to subdue the violent thoughts towards the neighbor for leaving their bloodhound outside to howl NONSTOP every single day (ugh), etc. Things will settle down here a bit more in the next few weeks and I'll be able to post more.

I missed you BIP!

We could use some happy thoughts and prayers our way as well. Angelina was spending the night at her girlfriend's house when she received a call about 1:15 this morning that her friend Ryan, who is in the photo below with Angelina, was in a boating accident last night and drowned. Angelina called me right away, and had me bring her home, as she was so upset. It took Hazel and I over an hour to get her to calm down. I put Angelina in bed with Hazel and I tried falling back to sleep myself, but to no avail. Hazel and I have known Ryan's mom since she was just a kid. Both of Ryan's parents are deaf and they relied so much on Ryan as he would always sign for them. Ryan also has two younger sisters, please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Ryan just graduated from high school this past June, he was getting ready to start at our local community college this coming Tuesday. The photo below was taken in October 2005 as Angelina and Ryan we heading off for their Homecoming Dance.

Andy I remember when you posted that picture not so long ago! I don't know what to say to such a tragedy except my thoughts & prayers are with Angelina, you & Hazel, & Ryan's friends & family!

...mr. V., "of all those who inspire to become part of
the disney's magic....none come closer ..in setting the proper
role model... , [ iam still disappointed..not having
the privilege of meeting/sharing your comapny... ,

meeting you, would have been the next best thing of getting to
known mr. disney..... ,

........ ..i am sorry, that i have no additional insights to suppport
your needs...., however, if i may, " i wanta" to present, "what" you made
me felt ..."dad to dad", ....you're in~deeds a great dad, responding-
to shield & comfort ..your daughter's tears..... { "i wanted to be
there, waiting for angelina-when she woke up"}. God bless you, for all
the people you care about..and all the things you do!~just you being
"there & letting her know" her feelings are important..in having to cope
with one of life's hardest struggles...losing a beloved friend..i think
will make all ther difference..for recovery away the depression.

from all the things you share here....maybe, if she was to "build" a
memory bear...{instead of flowers}...."made by angelina" & with a
few words of the things in her heart....might help/comfort his family in
their time of "need".

LG your words are so eloquent as usual & they brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't agree with you more about Andy! What a fantastic Dad he truly is & I get the feeling from many of your posts how important family really is to you & obviously many of us here. I guess that's why we are all sharing this TOAL with many of our loved ones whether they be family, close friends or even new friends we've met here. These are the memories that will hopefully live on through many lives & the reason I tell DH that this trip is worth much more than money can buy....it's "priceless"!

 

[captaincrash]

Who is fooling who??

If I win you get commission, if I loose I sue the agent for the chinese fortune cookie factory! for £4.5million.

If you win and I get a percentage ( 5% of £4.5million is £225,000 unless the govt. with-holds some of the proceeds for taxes... ) then we have a deal! If you lose and you pursue the fortune cookie manufacturer for the losses of £4.5 million then that works for me too. Just so long as I remain officially .... INNOCENT! Now ... unofficially.... it's another story I imagine with some....

Oh yeah.... did I mention I have a fortune telling posting fee? It's 90% of proceeds on any lottery winnings realized from any foretelling provided with my account. Its' in the small invisible print that's about to be edited IN on the original posting IF you win! So I guess YOUR net proceeds are gonna be £225,000 after all?

OK.... now just because I'm an honest "Joe" I'm gonna revise these "New York minute" terms.... and just propose an even split. I'll take 2.5 million quid and donate funds sufficient to pay for HALF of everyones' cabin cost on their first 2 PAX.... excluding port and taxes + any future tax adjustments that may arise. Plus I limit my contribution per cabin to $3,000 to make my gift somewhat "uniform". That leaves the other HALF of my sample donation open to another volunteer to step forward... if there are any out there...?

 

[dahuffy]

Welcome to Aruba

Currently 82F, Forcast Scattered Clouds. High: 91° F. / 33° C. Wind ESE 17 mph. / 28 km/h.

And for Debi and Kevin

Thanks Roger. Here's the place we're looking into,not sure if they're the same or not. They give group tours of the island.
http://www.harleydavidson-aruba.com/index.html

 

[allshookup]

Happy Belated Birthday Tracy!!!

 

[captaincrash]

This really made me laugh Looks like Crash's dancing is so poor that Kiera has had to shoot him!!!!!

I think some of you have seen this before - but what the heck!?​