Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

["Ginger"]

Hi Rae the USPS is still running. I worked today, what a mess, I think the State Of Maryland is now one big mud pie YUKE!!!
DH is after me today to wash all the trucks, we have 4. You all have a great day, maybe I 'll be able to get back on later tonight HEE!HEE!

 

[rae519]

I talked DH into cleaning out the garage with me today - we are certainly an exciting bunch, aren't we?! Ginger, we just have to get ourselves a maid or something similiar!!

Clouding up now BIG TIME - those big Thunderstorm clouds are moving in fast. Hope DH is still interested in BBQ for tonight - my mouth has been watering for a steak for a few weeks now!

Okay, so anyone interested in what the schedule for the Christmas/New Years 2004 will be? Speculation that since both are Saturdays, there could be a long (10 day) cruise involved!
Ohhhh, I am thinking about this one already!! Anyone else?

Rae

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

I am here and he is better. Sleeping right now and slept through the night last night. But after what I have been through I keep hearing "phantom cries" like you hear when you have a new born. He seems better but is even more spoiled than ever now so I will have to try and get back on schedule.

I keep thinking about the cruise to keep me going . I spoke with my MIL last night and she is very excited which makes me happy I can't wait for her to experience the cruise, service and food. She is such a good and hard working person and deserves to be treated.

I hope you guys are doing ok with all of your snow. Being in Eastern NC we did not get snow or ice but it rained for 5 days straight and I mean hard rain. I thought about building a ark yesterday in case we needed to evacuate.

The boys and I are heading to Sarasota on the 18th-29th to visit my Dad and Step Mom but I will keep in touch will you all thru their computer.

Be VERY careful with your snow and think happy thoughts about our cruise. By the way Chance told me the other day out of the blue he wants to be Buzz again. I told him he had been Buzz 2 years running and wasn't it time to try something new...........he did get the Return to Neverland (Peter Pan) last week for his B.Day and has always been fascinated with pirates. I will definitely take him to the Shipwreck museum in Key West.

Hugs-
Tiff

 

[JLSE50]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Tom let me sleep in this morning, not knowing that I was lying there awake and trying to sleep. He went to get the groceries we needed and came home with a dozen red roses and a lovely card. I do not think I ever got a dozen roses before. !~!
He made breakfast. We did some Bible reading and checked e-mail. My mother called and then went for a walk while the temps were in the low 50's. Now--about 3 hours later it is in the low 30s. It is snowing, raining and thundering. I am freezing.
We are debating going out to eat. Tom is watching a ball game. I have been lobbying for tickets to the Cardinals-Braves game next weekend--(in Orlando)--but am sure that cannot happen.

Emma must be gone.
RAE: Start a new thread for May--someone may see it this time. Pun not intended but not bad !
Are you speculating that DCL will have a special 10 day cruise for Christmas-New Years 2004???

Have a great day all,
Jan

 

[rae519]

Today was your birthday?
Jan, I am going to whip you with a wet noodle for not telling me that ahead of time!!!! Some good friend I am, I didn't even get the chance to send you a card!!! AGGGHHH!


At least your morning started off okay - so you are getting thundersnow now? Wow! It's still pretty warm here - got up to 52 and DH, DS and I cleaned out the garage - so much sand from the tires!

So where did you go to eat?! I think I want some of Verandah Man's rock shrimp at Titusville - are you in?

I'll post the May 3 cruise list and maybe that will generate some interest. Hope so.

I think Disney would have a great cruise if they planned both Christmas and New Years as one cruise (maybe 10 days). I think I'd be in for that one!!!!

Tiff - glad things are better with the baby. Being hypervigilent is something we Mom's deal with - I hear every little noise and am up at the drop of a pin. Was okay during my military days or when the kids were babies, but now - I find myself jumping up and seeing that our cat was rowdy or dog was moving about in her night crate. Very frustrating!

Any suggestions to give a couple getting married on the ship who are from a foreign country? I've a few ideas but would like to hear yours!!! Any and all are welcomed!

No changes to our cruise list since the last one was posted, by the way.

Rae

 

[JLSE50]

RAE and ALL: DO not worry about missing my birthday. I celebrate from the time I receive the first card until I am tired of having the cards on the mantle. I love e-cards and e-mails and they even started a thread for me on the Community Board. What a surprise that was to find out about.

We did not get a lot of rain, but did get some snow with that thunder. I had on a turtleneck, Fisherman Knit sweater and fleece vest and was still cold. Now it is in the mid 20's and everything is freezing.

We went out for dinner at a local steak place called Kelsey's--Tom got a steak and I got chicken smothered with Monterey Jack cheese, some mushrooms and bacon bits--ELEGANT!

RAE: Which Titusville is Verandaman in? I do not know about his restaurant--tell me more!

Who is getting married on a ship? Is there a thread about it? FAWN and Ernie got married before the cruise at the Radisson. Dave-from-Marietta's wife is a minister and she officiated and was helped by Shirley from THE PERFECT GIFT. I think I can find some info about that if you are interested.

Jan

 

[rae519]

Jan - Titusville in Florida - don't have much information on the restaurant but he makes me hungry just seeing him eating them!Verandah Man is the poster. He did mention the restaurant, I'll have to find out the name.
I am DYING for some shrimp and cocktail sauce at Topsiders!
We had steak on the BBQ, while it rained - DH was the outside chef!!

There is a couple on one of my other cruises that I've come to know and been privileged to been told about their plans. I would like to honor with something. They haven't married yet and have all arrangements made. I am thinking of something nice, small but American. Thoughts?

Stay warm, birthday girl!
Rae

 

[JLSE50]

RAE: Are they getting married on the cruise? The May one you are going on?
Or are you asking for an idea of a Cruiseline item as a wedding gift?
Or an American item for a wedding gift as they are not from the USA?
Jan

 

[rae519]

I'm looking for an American item for a wedding gift - Mom thought about Maple Syrup, and maybe some Knotts Berry Farm Jelly. Not sure what someone would like - want to keep it small and easy to transport for them also.

HELP!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

Jan, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

Rae sounds like you and your mom should take a trip Cracker Barrel to by that present. They have great stuff, the prices are right, best of all they gift wrap for free. You could add some nice scented candles to go with your syrup and jellies maybe a cook book. Yeap!!!! Cracker Barrel has it all. Sorry if I sound like a commercial, I'm hungry for pancakes this morning.

Tiff I'm gald everyone is back on the track to good health.

 

[rae519]

Oh yes! Cracker Barrel - wonderful stuff there! I get my dolls there and my pancakes....MMMMMMMmmmm, now maybe that's an idea for breakfast after Church this morning!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

We will be driving to Fla. in Oct. Most likely staying at the Radisson near the ship. If you're flying in the day before why not stay there too. We could all drive to the terminal in the morning. BTW- we'll be driving our livingroom, (Ford Excursion) the biggest SUV DH could buy. He drives a tracker trailer for a living. Yes, our Excursion is a diesel.

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Happy Birthday Jan!!! I am getting my dad to finally copy that Venice cd of my choir for you this afternoon so you should get that in a couple of weeks.

I was kind of out partying! My friend was having her birthday celebrations so we went bowling and then had a sleepover. We were up until about 6am and we watched Beauty and the Beast, Sister act and Sister act 2. Then the sugar kind of went to our heads and we were running round pretending to be nuns...

Glad to hear everyone is getting better Tiff.

Oh dear, I have a maths modular exam on Tuesday and I haven't done very much revision yet!

 

[JLSE50]

ALL: Thanks for the Birthday wishes

EMMA: You were missed.

GINGER: I can see why you say you are taking your Livingroom. But since Bill drives a tractor trailer, that Excursion is in his comfort zone--size wise.

RAE: How about some Yankee Candles?
GINGER'S idea of a trip to Cracker Barrel sounds good and you could focus on American-made items.
The less messy the better-- I keep seeing syrup all over the inside of a suitcase
BUT
I LIKE the idea of pancake mix and syrrup as a "basket" with some candles, napkins, etc. A breakfast gift??
Keep us posted on whatever you get

It is in the teens today but SUNNY so the ice and snow are trying to melt. Got a meeting this afternoon otherwise I would stay in and hibernate. Last night we watched MONSTERS INC. I saw detail I had missed before, like when Sully takes Boo back to her room for real, she hugs him and her little hand is patting him! OHHH the Mom in me melted at that one.

RAE: How about a Mike costume for Michael and a Sully for you? That is fluffy!! You could be a set at the judging time. And if anyone else on this thread goes as any kind of monster, gather them up for judging and be a MONSTERS INC group.

Jan

 

["Ginger"]

Jan I collect those little bottles that the syrup comes in from Cracker Barrel, they are just about unbreakable. You see they make the perfect containers for transporting your own hooch. Cracker Barrel sells the Yankee Candles too.

Yes, Bill loves that Excursion, I guess that's why he bought it for me for my birthday. LOL He just used that as an excuse to buy it. Plus, he knows that I wouldn't have bought it for his.

Welcome Emma!

Jan - BTW have you talked to Estelle lately? How are they doing?

 

[quackattack]

Happy Birthday, Jan

Jan, you shared the birthday weekend with my 2 best friends. Their birthdays are 3/7 and 3/9. Unfortunately, I don't live near either of them right now and did not get to share their birthdays.

Tiff: Glad to hear you and the boys are feeling better.

Rae: I don't know about the shirts yet. Last year we had a good time making our own. High tea sounds like fun. I will have to seriously consider that one. Last cruise we watched the sun set at KW from deck 10. Beautiful! We thought Mallory Square might be a little too rowdy for our then 2 yr old.

Yesterday was really beautiful here in Tennessee. Temp was low to mid 70s. Today, back to the lower 50s. Saw several bunches of daffidils blooming on the side of the highway.

Have to go get ready to go back to work tomorrow.

Rochelle

 

[rae519]

So the Mallory Square sunset party is also in October? For some reason, I thought it was just during the summer. Guess that comes from living in the North for so long and everything sort of closes up when the wind starts blowing cool!!

I think it would be nice to have a "ladies only" tea, sorry gents! We do have a lot of time to decide on this though!

Shirts are optional (ooopss! I mean, buying shirts from Ray when he designs them!!). As long as we all know when to meet IF we elect to meet, again, this is optional - a lot of people change their minds.

This might seem a bit odd to discuss but from another DIS Board thread, I have been receiving a lot of "questionably tasteful" postings anonymously *hate mail. I took a stand against the war based on what DH and I experienced during our years of active duty AND the facts as we are aware of. This was in a debate forum, but since I do have my personal e-mail address at the bottom of Kayla's memorial - it happened.
I never expected this, but then again, I ASSUME that most people here are like me, and not....well, shall I say questionable types?

So just be careful, folks - I'm naive, but now aware!
I also made a stand that just because DH and I didn't enjoy France based on our trips there, doesn't mean that the French are bad, evil or wrong in their stand against the war. This was about the boycott of Disneyland Paris.

Hey, I don't mind telling anyone my opinion - we all have them!!!
But I'm going to be a lot more careful in the future when I jump in with both feet and blinders on!!

Love to you all and have a great day!
Rae

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Hello! sorry I haven't written for so long. Happy Birthday Jan!

I need your help! They have cut Oliver Wood and Quidditch from the third Harry Potter movie. Oliver Wood is my favorite character and Quidditch is my favorite part of the books. I have made a petition and would appreciate it if you could sign it and possibly pass it on? Thank you so very much!

http://www.petitiononline.com/olivr383/petition.html

Thank you again!

 

[JLSE50]

THANKS FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

GINGER: Estelle just posted on the Halloween 2002 thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?postid=3168437#post3168437
They have been on a trip to warmer weather!
I did not know that the Cracker Barrel syrup bottles were unbreakable. Thanks for the info.

ROCHELLE: Thanks for mentioning the daffodils. I am so looking forward to spring!! I MISS IT!

RAE: Sorry you are getting some nasty e-mails. Should it be reported to a webmaster?

RORY: Sorry about the change to the movie.

HAVE A NICE DAY ALL
Jan

 

[rae519]

Jan, those came from someone who "walks the earth" and had no validation from me. If I make any motions, she will persist and it will escalate. Better let the schoolyard bully think she won and find another "victim" - I'm better than sinking to her level. (Now don't I sound all puffed up and proud of myself!) Just thought I'd take the advise I give Michael for once.


Ohhhhhh, guess what everyone?! Because DS is sooooo taken with Fidelio (Dueling Pianos on the Magic), he has asked (BEGGED) for piano lessons! He starts today and I'm sooo excited! I stopped playing a long time ago and don't really want to go back, but now that he is interested, there'll be music in my house once again! HURRAH! And thanks Fidelio!

Temps going to be in the 40's and 50's here in Indiana for the next few days - I am wondering how to act with this heatwave?!
Maybe it's time to combine walking with my Richard Simmons "sweatsercize"!!

Regards to all,
Rae