August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 2

[Denise W]

And to think I had visions when I bought those puppets of Mark's kids bringing them to dinner on Pirate's night!!! Dan, you must have missed chat when Mark was talking about the puppets!!!

Denise

 

[Bmwdsny]

Cheap! She said I was cheap! Well!! That's the last time I do something nice for those in Easton PA.

Tracy

ME?????? CHEAP????????? look who only sent 1 instead of 2?????
can't spare another quarter??????????? SCHESCH!!

 

[mickeyfan1]

Hello boys and girls, today was not good. I went to Boston to see a very close friend of mine. She and I worked together in Arizona for 2 years and she transfered to Atlanta. I haven't seen her since right before I moved to NH, when she came back to AZ for a week to see her son graduate from ASU. Anyway, I left my house, dropped Max off at day care, stopped at the car wash to get the salt removed and went on my way. As I got further down the road I noticed the gas guage was getting closer to E. Now you all need to realize that the last time I put gas in my car was olmost a month ago, but I figured that I could get filled up after I met my friend and was on the way home. After I got into Boston, and i have NEVER driven there in my life, I of course was following the directions that said just follow the signs to the Aquarium. Which there were none. SO I espyed a Mobil station and pulled in to kill two bird with one stone, a fill up (full serve!) and I could call the hotel and get directions. All was good, got the directions (easy) and signed the slip, and then NOTHING!!!!! My battery decided to DIE!!!!! The gas guy gave me a jump, I decided to go ahead to the hotel. I warned the valet that the battery would die, he said no problem, it happens all the time, they would jump start it also. After eating breakfat, we walked around a bit ad did the usual shopping. All the while I am hoping that I can get home 70 miles or so. Then my son calls, he says he has news, his truck threw a rod this morning. And he wants money if we can help him out. GREAT!!!!! Just what I don't need to hear. Back at the hotel, the valet jump starts the car, and I start home. Again, there are NO signs for 93 north, just south, but I managed to find the right way. WHat is up with these cities that can't have signs for the lost? Driving back I call my local dealer, they can't help me out, but if I leave the car they can do it tomorrow or Monday. For over $150.00. No thanks. Call Auto Zone, they have a battery to fit, but they don't install them, neither does the warehouse club! I take my chances, go to day care, pick up Max, and drive home. Got almost here, and it dies at the mail boxes. Fortuneately, the guys that are working here (a new development) were right there and they pushed me enough for me to pop the clutch and get is started. NEVER BUY AN AUTOMATIC! Things are looking up, finally. I pulled my service records and sure enough I have the reciept for the battery I bought in 2001 (in AZ, batteries don't last long due to the heat) and while it is out of the warranty period by 4 months, it has a 96 month prorate on it. Saturday we will take the battery to Auto ZOne, and get a new one!

So now it's just trying to see if I can help the boy out. At least he lives where he can get a ride to the restaurant easily with the executive chef, and his band had some other vehicle for traipsing to their gigs.

I need a drink!!!!

And PS, I send a package 3 weeks ago to Colorado, it never made it, and I haven't gotten it back, I am POed at the post office my self. ANd I am NOT on the October cruise, I feel so ashamed!

 

[dan and scott]

ask him!!!!

did you like it or not????
everytime you looked at it, think of me!!!!

Of course I like it! It of course isn't what I was expecting-I was afraid to open it!

Dan

 

[Bmwdsny]

I need a drink!!!!

And PS, I send a package 3 weeks ago to Colorado, it never made it, and I haven't gotten it back, I am POed at the post office my self. ANd I am NOT on the October cruise, I feel so ashamed!

Here Marsha:

Glad you made it back safe!!!!!! the twins and all!!!

Sounds like CO Postoffice has a same problem along with WI AND PA!!!!

Of course I like it! It of course isn't what I was expecting-I was afraid to open it!

What were you expecting?? AN AMISH THONG???? traurig zum disapoint Sie!!!

 

[Grumbo]

Hello boys and girls,
The gas guy gave me a jump, I decided to go ahead to the hotel.

Uh OK Marsha. Think you need to do things in order but glad you made it home eventually

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Jazzman]

...I am a dirty Blonde....

We had pretty much figured that out Melinda.


-Jazz

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Thanks Paul! I got them!

 

[mickeyfan1]

Grumbo, you never fail to dissapoint!

Mel, who is that in your signature picture?

Time to feed Max and get the dinner started for DH.

Later dudes!

 

[Grumbo]

We had pretty much figured that out Melinda.


-Jazz

See you are much more astute than I Jazz. I only knew a part of that. I didn't realize Mel was blonde.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Bmwdsny]

Mel, who is that in your signature picture?

Later dudes!

my kids!! Who else??? Bet you don't know where that is???? (ya right!!)

Jazz and Grumbo!!! SHADD UP, YOU DIRTY GRUMPY OLD MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hygiene99]

of course was following the directions that said just follow the signs to the Aquarium. Which there were none.

there are NO signs for 93 North, just south, but I managed to find the right way. WHat is up with these cities that can't have signs for the lost?

The Long Wharf Marroitt. Area Ahh No it Well.

Hope You got your Drink. and All The Sign's Are There.

 

[mississaugamom]

Just another day on the boards!

The photo of your kids is terrific, Melinda!!! BTW - noone's in chat right now! I decided to check out the daytime "traffic" since I'm home and having to stay upstairs quietly while Lara sleeps. (Came home from school with a tummy-ache and slight fever so I put her to bed for a little rest.)

Arlene

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Must have gone from CA to CN Arlene, Marissa had something similar the past few days and stayed home from school yesterday. I hope Lara feels better soon!

Marsha, glad you and the twins made it home safely! Good looking constructions guys??!! (always a perk. )

Mel, kids are darling as usual! Great photo!

And BTW, mail from CA always gets received!!! Where in the heck do you guys live that you do not receive your mail???!!!

Tracy, as usual, an outstanding & wonderful newsletter!!! I had the enjoyment of reading it today. Thanks for including Club LibbyLu too. You think of everything! So, where you guys want to eat in May? ( and drink!!! ) Blue Bayou, Tortilla Joe's, Ralph Brennan's, other???

Time to get Marissa from school.

Behave LooneyHoods...you forget that you will be on the ship for 14 days with the Sisterhood and we have memories like elephants!

 

[Bmwdsny]

Time to get Marissa from school.

You Mean Momma!!! It is so late!!!!! You made her stay after school that late???? It is 5:30 pm!!!!

Oh, that right, you live in CA!!!!

Just busting you!!!

Will PM you back later!!!!

 

[rsschneck]

Just another day on the boards!

The photo of your kids is terrific, Melinda!!! BTW - noone's in chat right now! I decided to check out the daytime "traffic" since I'm home and having to stay upstairs quietly while Lara sleeps. (Came home from school with a tummy-ache and slight fever so I put her to bed for a little rest.)

Arlene

Kiele woke up at 3:00 am with a Tummy ache. That started our day! She was sick! She went back to sleep around 10:00 am and just woke up at 2:30 pm. Eating some chicken soup right now. She says she feels better. I hope so because I am exhausted! I was going to run a lot of errands today. Some of them I got done over the phone and online. Maybe tomorrow I will get the rest done.

 

[winotracy]

Tracy, as usual, an outstanding & wonderful newsletter!!! I had the enjoyment of reading it today. Thanks for including Club LibbyLu too. You think of everything! So, where you guys want to eat in May? ( and drink!!! ) Blue Bayou, Tortilla Joe's, Ralph Brennan's, other???

Gotta check with Peter and Jenn. Last I heard Jenn wants to go to Napa Rose. If that still holds true, we want to go to Blue Bayou with you. If she changed her mind and wants to go to Blue Bayou, we want to go to Ralph Brennan's. I'll find out soon. Peter?

Tracy

 

[Scratch42]

Pixie Dust for a Speedy recovery Erica!

Hugs!

Scratch

 

[winotracy]

Erica, wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!

Tracy

 

[Luv2Dream]

Erica, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing you again soon in chat. Speaking of chat, anybody coming over tonight?