April 17, 2004 -- anyone going with us?

[RobinMarie]

Happy Birthday Rachel!

We received our documents today!

 

[Luv2Dream]

Mary sends her "biggest birthday wishes" to Rachel !!! She hopes that Rachel has a great birthday as well.

Unfortunately, I have some bad news. Peter's mom went into the hospital last Friday for heart tests and today we found out she needs a bypass for her aorta and a stent put in one of her carotid arteries. She's already had bypasses to both of her carotids in the past. She never had a heart attack, which is good news. So, this week should be very worrisome for this family. I can only pray that it will all come out alright. Her carotid surgery is Tuesday and her bypass surgery is Wednesday.

 

[ZebraStripes]

Originally posted by rae519
I haven't gotten my documents yet......anyone else without????

Me neither! TA said he called Disney last week and they were still being printed. Every day I want to call him....are they in yet, are they in yet...

Kris

 

[ehtpnt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!


Luv2Dream--- lots of Pixie dust and prayers for your Mom. Hope everything goes really well. Two surgeries in two days is a heavy hit.


Hope everyone gets their docs soon. Woke up this morning and realized DH was in the bathroom. Suddenly I thought... Oh for a split bathroom. LOL Talk to you all later. Estelle

 

[sheilacat]

Hi,
Count us in for this cruise, our first. Myself, my husband, DD13, DS9, from Medford will be going. We can't get the lights on the way out of the state we'll be leaving a few days before the sail date. Hope to meet some of you on board.

 

[ehtpnt]

Hi sheilacat,

Welcome to the thread. There are lots of us and we look forward to meeting you either at the embarkation or sometime after that. First the most important question...do you like shrimp? This is the traditional question since Rae and I will be lurking around the shrimp. We're fast so you gotta watch out for us. LOL. There are several things planned and if you are interested check out the last 15 pages or so.

Off to the laundry for the day. Talk to you all later. Estelle

 

[RobinMarie]

Welcome Sheilacat!

Luv2Dream, I'm sorry to hear about the family situation. I am sending positive energy to your family for great results and a speedy recovery.

I bought new luggage this weekend. I didn't NEED new luggage but it wasn't quite as depressing as the thought of buying new cruise clothing and what size THOSE might be. So, now we have a 5 piece RED set! It shouldn't be too hard to spot it on the luggage belt now.

Someone at work must have figured I've had it too easy because they are pouring it on this week. I sat through a long meeting daydreaming about sitting on the deck reading a book. I can't wait until it's time!

Take Care!

 

[Luv2Dream]

Just an update.....first surgery went well for the stint in the carotid artery. She's only a handful of people to have had this done in Worcester at UMass Medical. Tomorrow is the bypass which will last about 6 hours, starting about 9am. I'll keep you updated on that as well. Prayers are greatly appreciated.....thanks a bunch.

 

[Skuba2]

Hey guys---I can't believe it is almost here. But I also know how fast it all goes.

Well, DH caught some stupid virus----I guess he is getting it over with now instead of later. Man, if this is anything like the stuff people get on the cruise lines, I can't imagine trying to go with it. He has been suffering since Sunday night late. He tried to go into work on Monday but came home at around 2:30pm and has basically been in bed ever since. Now my 6 year old has it. I just hope it stops there.

Luv2Dream---prayers are heading your way. Good Luck!

Sheilacat---welcome!

Deb

 

[dianthus]

Hi Everyone! In 4 weeks, we will be enroute to St. Thomas after a lovely day in St. Maarten... Sounds good doesn't it!

No docs here yet. Called TA -they purposely do not send until 2 weeks before so nobody loses them...

Skuba2 - hope everyone is recovering from the virus nicely. Better to get it over with now, than on the trip...

Luv2 Dream - prayers & pixie dust coming your way. Hope all goes well...

Hi Sheilacat! Welcome to our group! My DD will be 13 the day we embark. I will PM you with Taylor's email address, so maybe they can get acquainted beforehand. This is cruise #4 for us, so she can answer any questions your DD may have.

Tay had a great weekend in New Haven. She & her partner got a silver in their duet! We had fun exploring Yale on Sunday too. Couldn't get into Sally's or Pepe's - wait times too long. Maybe another trip... Now Soccer is going to gear up. First game in 2 Sundays... We are always busy around here!

We booked the beach rendezvous excursion for St. Maarten. Just some low key beach time-sounds good!

~ Linda

 

[rae519]

Prayers out to you, dear friend! And speedy recovery to Mom!

Weather was great yesterday here in central Indiana - so nice that we were out on the horses and well, it just so happened that this cute little blue roan mare that I've been eyeing came up for sale....well, now I'm a 4 Horse Family!!!

My God daughter came up from Florida and asked to name the horse - she wanted to call it "Dani" after herself, but then decided to use the nickname I gave her years ago "Squirt"! Sort of a strange name for such a beautiful little horse, but same goes for it being Danielle's nickname!!!

No documents and just waiting...IMpatiently!

Anyone have some GREAT Easter plans?!

Rae

 

[sheilacat]

Luv2dream, ehtpnt, robinmarie, skuba2 & dianthus:

Hi Everyone and thanks for your responses. Now I'm really worked up about going!
Shrimp wrestling will not be a problem for me, I can whack em back with the best of them!
Luv2dream, best wishes and lots of prayers for you and your family, Hang in there! I'm home with a sick son today and I'm thinking of you. (I'm glad he's getting the ear infection outta the way now don't want nothing to do with it later!)

Dianthus, Christina would love to meet your daughter I'm sure. Any one got a son around 9?

Nice to hear from you all!
Sheila

 

[outahere]

Shrimp wrestling will not be a problem for me, I can whack em back with the best of them!

Oh, oh........... could be a problem, Rae and Estelle.......... I am staying FAR away from the shrimp.......... I'd hate to get in the middle of a "shrimp fight" and get hurt before we even leave the port !!

Welcome sheilacat............ there are a couple of boys in our group in the 8 - 9 year old range. My DS is 9, turning 10 at the end of May. I guess we'll have to leave it up to someone else to turn out the lights in Massachusetts, since we're leaving the day before and you will already be gone.

Four weeks from today we'll all be in St. Thomas.

Ed

 

[lsutiggeratwk]

Greetings sailing buddies:

Have been super busy moving our office. We only went across the parking lot!! You would have thought it would have been easy but it all had to be moved. Gave us a chance to clean out stuff. Preschool folks are such pack rats!

Lynn: Hope MIL is doing great. Will send good vibes her way today.

Welcome to sheilacat! This is our first cruise also. I can hardly wait! It is going to be a wonderful break for us!!

I've crowned Rae as the Cruise Ship Shrimp Queen! So she gets first dibs on the shrimp!! Or NOT!!

Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Rachel!! Hope you had a great day.

Later, got to get caught up on the emails while our system was down. Hope all have a great day.
I'll stop giving weather reports from Louisiana where spring has arrived!!

Janie

 

[ehtpnt]

That's okay Janie, Spring seems to have arrived here at least for today. Around 50 here and sunny with a slight breeze. That means that my Star Magnolia will think it is time to bloom and then we'll have a freeze. And my white magnolia will turn brown. Happens almost every year. Oh well.

Luv2Dream-- glad the first one went well hope the second is going just as well.

Congratulations to Taylor on her silver for her duet!!

Janie-- I chuckled when I read your comments about moving your office. When Phil retired almost two years ago he brought boxes of things with him. His comment was, " I might need them for something." This past weekend he started shredding all the papers. Had never even opened the boxes. Of course we are all pack rats in this house. I am trying to begin to clean out but I think the rest of the rats are working against me... LOL

Laundry calleth. Talk to you all later. Estelle

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by ehtpnt
[B Laundry calleth. Talk to you all later. Estelle [/B]

Get caller ID, Estelle.

Rae

 

[MargaretMary]

We'll be on the cruise too! From South of Boston. My husband, three children (Son 15, Son 11 and Daughter 10) Can't wait!

M

 

[amtmommy]

Hi all,

a fellow 4/17 cruiser here. I am afraid I missed the shrimp fest reference. This is a very popular thread and everytime I try to read who's who I get bumped by DH who need to use the computer.

Is there anyway to get a update on who's who and if anyone is planning on meeting either at the port or on the ship, or if anyone is bringing kiddies along and ages etc. I did receive a Private Message but they got wiped out when I had problems logging on a while back.

It's myself DH and DD (6). She would love to meet some other little girls on board.

Thanks

 

[RobinMarie]

Welcome MargaretMary!

 

[rae519]

Welcome MargaretMary and family! I've added you to the list on page 15 of this thread of whose who!

We have several meets planned and if you look over page 15 you should get an idea of what's going on!!!

Must rush off, I bought a blue roan mare two days ago and need to spend some time with her!!! Always horses!!!

Rae