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

[Verandah Man]

Terry, I think your choice is very wise, not worth having your life in danger for a one day a week job. Stay safe and take care of yourself.

How is mom adjusting with the new driver in the house? Angelina is only a couple of years away form being able to drive, and I'm already getting nervous about that.

 

[sandygirl]

ANDY - I'm watching the snow come down outside my window and praying for you today.

TERRY - Sometimes you have to make those decisions. I'm sure, if need be, you will find a job that fits you and is safe. You should not have to worry about safety.

DORI - Did your friend get my e-mail?

Sitting in the snowy Northeast, waiting for Spring or a Cruise, whichever comes first.

Darlene

 

[sandygirl]

WELCOME ED AND FAMILY!!
Sandy will be so happy to hear there is another friend for her to meet. She will turn 9 onboard.
Darlene

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

WELCOME ED AND FAMILY!!
Sandy will be so happy to hear there is another friend for her to meet. She will turn 9 onboard.
Darlene

Thank you, for the welcome aboard.


Caitlin will be overjoyed when we tell her, there will be other girls on board near her age, My dd is a social gal when it comes to other kids, (young or older than her. , She is an only child so you can image how happy she will be.

Caitlin's bday is at the end of June

 

[Verandah Man]

Thanks Darlene, I just finished reading a meter book before lunch, it had over 50 curb meters in it and I got those done before it starting snowing real hard. I finished the other 75 meters in the book walking through the snow, being very careful "NOT" to slip!!! Not sure what I'm going to do after I turn this meter book in this afternoon. Isn't it Spring time yet???

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Oh boy, I started another page.


Andy,
Take it slow, no more sliding around.

I still think I'm gonna hunt down that goundhog

It hasnt started here yet, but we know it will.

Saying about 5-7 inches to hit in this part of the state
will be starting about 1hr before I head home for the night
Roads will be a mess


Ed in Ct

 

[ElliotFan]

Darlene - Yes, my friend got your email, but hasn't had time to respond to it yet.

Ed - Welcome! Devin and I both have late June birthdays, too.

Andy - Be careful! Maybe you should get yourself a pair of track cleats or golf shoes (the kind with metal cleats) to prevent slippage.

Terry - It's too bad that you have to do the work over at her house. Is there any way that you could do the work from home? But your well being is much more important than any job.

Sue - I hope that the sore throat is better soon.

Have a great day everyone! Now I better get back to work. (You DO realize that work is a 4-letter word, don't you?)

Dori

 

[Verandah Man]

Luckily, the roads were still rather warm and the snow hasn't started sticking to the roads, but the ground is already covered. We are expected to get about 5-8" before the storm ends.

 

[Verandah Man]

Have a great day everyone! Now I better get back to work. (You DO realize that work is a 4-letter word, don't you?)

Boy, do I ever!!!

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Dori - Thanks for the welcome, and I have a few other four letters words for work, , but its does pay the bills,
well most of the time it does.


Andy, Forgot the cleats get a flame thrower.


I'm lucky I guess, I support the web servers were I work, so I get to hop online a few times a day.

 

[ElliotFan]

I'm lucky I guess, I support the web servers were I work, so I get to hop online a few times a day.

Another "computer geek"! All right!

That's how I get away with it too. I just keep a window open, but minimized, on the DIS board site. That way I can jump over and check it out while programs are compiling, queries are running, etc.

Dori

 

[mikayla'sMom]

Sue - Thank you. My daughter appears to be sweet as pie. I hope you are feeling better. It is going around and around. Congratulations on your 25th year! I would take the vouchers, more time to spend in sunny Florida!

Ct_TiggerFan - Welcome to you and your family! My dd will be turning 7 on the cruise, too bad they will be in different clubs. My dd idolizes older kids. We also have early seating. Did you say this was your first cruise? Disney or anyline?

Terry - Welcome home and glad you had a good time. Sorry you have to let the job go. I used to work at home when my dd was a baby, but it didn't work out.

Andy - I hope they go out of thier way to make it work for you! Not many people stay working at the same place for long anymore. Our mail came 6 hrs. early, so I guess they had an early start!

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Another "computer geek"! All right!

Yep, been in this field since 1979, not sure if "geek" is right word or dinosaur


Started before pc's were around, I remeber card decks

I' been working at this company for last 15 years.

Have been a computer operator, programer, analyst, email admin, now in web
technical support. (Sr Techonlogy Analyst / AVP) big woof


On of these days I might hold down a job


Andy,

I know the feeling about retirement, I have another 18 years to go for full benefits, 10 years for partial at company, but then still need another 7 for SS. . But by that time my dd will be ready for College
and me the poor house.

Oh well, hi ho, hi ho its off to work I go. hoping comuters stay up.

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Heather,

This will be our first cruise, Disney or otherwise,

We too have the first seating group.

So far I know of two b-days on board now. I suspect many more.
But at least two from this group.

 

[ElliotFan]

Yep, been in this field since 1979, not sure if "geek" is right word or dinosaur

Started before pc's were around, I remember card decks

I'm right there with ya, Ed. I got into the field just as punch cards were being phased out. I first learned to program in Basic on a TSR-80. (Oh boy, I just really dated myself there, huh?) I've done everything in the field from Data Tape Librarian for an entire DP department to Data Entry Clerk to Information Analyst (my current title). So if you're a relic, then I guess that I am too!

Time to go track down a problem. I just got the info I needed via email.

Dori

 

[mikayla'sMom]

This will be our first cruise, Disney or otherwise,

This will be my 4th, dh Bob-Don's 2nd and little dd Mikayla's 1st. You are going to love cruising. It is so relaxing and crazy and fun. You can do as much or as little as you want. This will be our 1st time on DCL and I can't wait . We spend alot of time in WDW, but this will be something else. I wonder if I will miss WDW in 2006? I have a feeling after the cruise I may find it hard to use my DVC points at home again. I guess not a bad position to be in...I really should not complain.

 

[allshookup]

Hi all! I've been lurking lately and keeping up with everyone but I just wanted to say hello to everyone & welcome to the new families that have signed up.

Andy I hope you get to retire early. We will be heading to FL July/2007 & I was hoping we'd be neighbors! My mom lives in The Villages of Lady Lake which is about 1 hour north of Disney also. Wonder if she's close to your Mom? We will be moving to the Gulf coast most likely around Sarasota. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

Terry sorry to hear about your job. Maybe you could find something else that doesn't have a lot of hours. I work 5 days a week but it only adds up to 10 hours. Not really worth the check I bring home every week but I'm a lunch monitor and it gives me a lot of experience with elementary age children before I actually become a teacher in FL. After watching hundreds of kids at a time....I am looking forward to a classroom of 20/30 kids.

It is Feb vacation here but my DD and I have a miserable cold so just laying low & yes we are getting that snow too and they say more on Monday! When will it end???

Diane

 

[mikayla'sMom]

Diane - Thank you for the welcome. I hope you and your daughter feel better soon. How long have you done the lunch monitor thing? Is it as bad as I hear? My dd's principal has asked if I would be interesed in doing this. I said this year I couldn't because my dd in in half day K, but maybe next year. Then my friend said I would be have to be crazy to take that joc, they can never keep anyone in that position. What are your thoughts?

 

[allshookup]

Hi Heather! It is definitely not for the faint hearted ha ha! Actually it is not that bad, at least not in our elementary school. We have a great principal who basically says it is my job to keep them safe only & all disipline should be left up to him. Of course if I sent a child for every little infraction he would not have a moment's peace, but it is nice to know that I can send anyone at anytime & the children know it too. It was really tough at first because I think they test you, just like having your own children, but if you let them know you won't put up with any back talk, running around at lunch, throwing food, or pushing on the playground (am I scaring you?), they respect you. It took a few months, but I really enjoy interacting with them all now that I know them. Like any job, some days are better than others depending on the moon cycle (just kidding don't know why they are crazier some days than others), but those two hours go so fast it is amazing. If you do give it a try...give it a couple of months before you decide for sure. Good luck!

 

[Verandah Man]

We sure have been a chatty group today, must have something to do with all the snow falling down. I made it through the day without any slips or falls!!! I'm so proud of myself!!! LOL!!!