Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways"

[Mjasp]

Andy...By Florida's standards, your mom has a nice size property. If you know the zero lot line in Florida community's, then you will know the shock I first experienced when we looked at homes there. We currently have a 75x200 piece of property, so it was pure shock to us.

Tina...Congrats to Brooke, let us know what it was all about. Amanda had her National Junior Honor Society induction on Wednesday and it was so nice to hear of all the kids accomplishments in only 8th grade. Think I MUST add this, one girl danced and sang on Carnival Cruise Lines. Thought you would all appreciate that.

Where is everyone tonight?

Joanna

 

[Reenieny18]

Terry, I think it may be similar to SUNDOWNER syndrome that people experience when it gets dark outside. In the winter its darker longer. And many people experience that depression like feeling. They sell those very bright type of LIGHTS to make your house and work areas brighter to remind you of summer and spring like days. Your family doctor should be able to tell you more about it. Its not all in your mind either.. its a fact that winter does cause depression. Try keeping the blinds, shades,curtains open longer and turn on more lights in the house... But, than again who doesnt need a nap in the afternoon,,lol

Joanna I will try another link..

This is LEXIE. Lexie is my baby,, she is a bit dirty here. I may be able to take her with mne to KARENS next week.. WAHOOO she loves going for rides...

MRS. FLORIDA SUN,, good luck with AVON... do you have free shipping and handling??

Doreen

 

[Reenieny18]

Here is our other dog with LEXIE. This is KATIE, trying to eat LEXIE.. Dont worry.. the little one always wins....

For you Joanna...

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Doreen

 

[Mjasp]

Doreen...She is so cute and Katie could just swipe her if she wants. LOL Thanks for the pics. I love her coloring.

 

[castoff]

Andy: Kudos to you for just being able to retire "Early"
How far are you looking to be living from Orlando? How big are these tents going to be? Enough room for 142 give or take people which are your closest dearest friends ? O.K I am serious now. I am just jealous someone will be moving there before me. It sounds great and I hope it all works out for your family. Tina

 

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Sorry for the delay in posting...Work has been Very Busy...

We moved from deck 8 to deck 6..

We reserved 2 CATEGORY 6 DELUXE VERANDAH STATEROOM's 6120, and 6122...We figured there is more room...And the price is just about the same...Plus this time around Cindy'a Mom, Maddy is coming...

How has everyone been?...

I will try and post more often...

The diet thing hasent worked..I lost a few...and well Just gave up...I will be thinner before the cruise...

Talk Later

Bobby

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy: Kudos to you for just being able to retire "Early"
How far are you looking to be living from Orlando? How big are these tents going to be? Enough room for 142 give or take people which are your closest dearest friends ? O.K I am serious now. I am just jealous someone will be moving there before me. It sounds great and I hope it all works out for your family. Tina

My mom lives in Lake County about 45 minutes north of Orlando and about 60 minutes north of WDW. I think I might see an AP to WDW in my future!!!

 

[Reenieny18]

Where is everyone....
Bobby and CINDY and children,,, it was great to talk to you guys again.. Glad things are going well for you.. and WTG with the 2 rooms... Thats what we did this time as well.

GINNY>> I need ICE>. Sorry we didnt get to talk longer but dinner was ready. Sunday night Jaclyn has lacrosse practice, so I was running late as it was.

JOANNA,.. I gave LEXIE a bath today and she is a PUFF ball... She is a lap dog for sure and KATIE thinks she is too!!

BOBBY... I kills me too to send my babies to a kennel,,, thats why KAREN and I both do dog sitting..To bad I wasnt closer for you guys.

ANDY my dad is in DAVENPORT FLORIDA for the month. How close to where you are thinking of making your home? He goes there every year to a beautiful community near KISSAMEE.

Ok time to go pick up my daughter.. PARENTHOOD never stops...

Doreen

 

[sandygirl]

HELLO!
Glad to see Bobby and Cindy posting...and that things are good and uneventful...and the kids are doing well...I've missed you guys.

ANDY - Glad to see you are moving ahead with your plans to relocate to FL. They have no personal income tax, you know.

SUE - Good luck with your new endeavor! Did it myself many, many years ago.

TERRY - Ask you DR about SAD. I know I need sunlight. My grandmother has SUNDOWNING that causes uncharacteristic agitation when the sun goes down. But that is different from SAD. Let me know how you are doing.


TINA - Congrats to Brooke (and you!). Can't wait to hear what her award is for.

Washington DC was awesome. My DS "marched" us for miles and miles and miles . And it was cold . We took a trolley tour at night and saw the city and monuments illuminated. Very cool! We went to Arlington Cemetary, very sobering. Smithsonian Institute, at least the small portion that we visited, is fantastic. It's like WDW, you can't see it ALL. Did see the "Hope Diamond" and it is beautiful.

And the BEST part was the family time we were able to spend with DS & DDIL. My sister and brother and 2 nephews drove down with us. Got lots of hugs from DS and he made us laugh and laugh. Sandy was on and so was I.

Back to work tomorrow...so goodnight!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Darlene

 

[florida sun]

Hi Guys

Had to fight my way to the computer today due to all the flowers and cards from my secret admirers blocking the way, felt sorry for the post man this morning delivering such a large sack full of goodies .......and if you believe that you'll believe anything lol.

Happy Valentines Day.


Sue

 

[ElliotFan]

Sue - Follow my lead! I've discovered that I'm my own best Valentine. I bought myself a good book that I've been wanting to read and am planning on Chinese take-out for dinner (so I don't have to cook). I'm also eyeballing a small sampler box of Whitman chocolates for dessert. That way I can indulge without too much bulge! (It also works out well, because I don't have to worry about returning any unwanted gifts!)

Dori

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to everyone.

Hopefully, someday my prince will come. LOL

Hope everyone is doing well.

Bev

 

[TootyJane]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. We ordered pizza and an antipasto salad from our favorite pizza place, Filippi's. Glad we called in our order instead of all going as the line was out the door when ds and I went to pick up the order. I made dh's favorite dessert -- Strawberries Romanoff.

Have a great day all!!

 

[SeaSpray]

HI everyone

My doctor is on vacation until next week, but I made an appointment to see him on next Wednesday. This gives me another full week to make sure that this long-term thing is happening again. I have a feeling it is since it started a week ago and hasn't gone away yet.

On a happier note, Craig took his road test today and passed; he now is a licensed driver in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!!! I am so relieved that he passed! Tomorrow I will pick him up from school and take him to the insurance company so he can get insurance on his car, then we'll go directly over to the Registry of Motor Vehicle so he can get it registered and get plates for it, then he'll be on his own driving!

He'll start out slow and just drive himself to work the few days a week that he works, and fortunately the store he works at is literally just a few minutes away, basically "around the corner" from where we live

 

[sandygirl]

Congrats to Craig ! I'm sure he is so excited .

Terry, you may want to keep a log this week. How you felt and when (morning vs. evening, what you ate, how long you slept, that kind of thing). It may help him understand what is going on with you right now. I'll be thinking of you. The sun is shining here today but we are supposed to have a nasty weekend. Bring on the !

Darlene

 

[lynr]

HI everyone
On a happier note, Craig took his road test today and passed; he now is a licensed driver in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!!! I am so relieved that he passed! Tomorrow I will pick him up from school and take him to the insurance company so he can get insurance on his car, then we'll go directly over to the Registry of Motor Vehicle so he can get it registered and get plates for it, then he'll be on his own driving!

Yeah Craig Now he is truly mobile

I hope you feel better real soon. I can't stand the winter and it depresses me also.

Lyn

 

[SeaSpray]

Thanks Darlene and Lyn! Craig is thrilled. His car is insured, registered, and he drove by himself for the first time this afternoon when he drove to work to pick up his paycheck

It's a relief to me too because I am thinking of driving down to NJ this Friday and staying for a few days. Both kids have off of school all next week, but since Craig will have to work, I can only take Robby with me. If Craig didn't have his license and have his car on the road, I wouldn't have been able to go at all because I'd have to be here to drive Craig to work. But now that he can drive himself, I can leave him and John "home alone" for a few days. LOL My doctor appt is next Wed so I'm thinking of picking Robby up at lunchtime on Friday and driving down and then coming home Tuesday afternoon.

Darlene, good idea about keeping a log, I will start to do that!

 

[Mjasp]

CONGRATS TO CRAIG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you feel better soon

Joanna

 

[florida sun]

Congrats to Graig, Way to go.

Terry - Hope you feel better soon, let us know how you get on at the docs. Take it easy on that drive to NJ.


Sue

 

[castoff]

Terry: Congrats to Craig !! If it was me I would be scared but hey I know my DS isn't ready yet. lol Have a safe trip and let us know what the doctor says.

Darlene: I wen't to Washington a long time ago and saw the sights. I think everyone should see it at least once in there lifetime. I didn't see it at night though. I am sure that must have been an awesome sight. Glad you had a good trip.

I have been busy baking for DD bake sale at school. This snow is really getting to me. We have more coming tonight. I have a hard time driving in it.Have a good day everyone. Tina