Cranberry or Pineapple?? Part 2

[Jsme]

I did have another person look at my ring and they told me the main stone was worth more than the appraisal we were given for the ring by our jewelry. In the end I would say we have broke even. As Jeff said it is a ring I wanted and if we got took by a little does it really matter? lol In the end if you then consider the tax we did not pay I was not taken but broke even. It is a beautiful ring and I do love it but now I will never ever buy anything in port again. I think I learned my lesson. I am just glad the gemologist was able to tell me something else. From what the company said it is always better to go with a gemologist than your local jeweler because they are in the business of selling jewelry. I guess that means they want to keep your business so you will have trust in them and only buy from them.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow, did you guys hear?.....2 more Disney ships have been announced for 2011 and 2012.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Here are some pictures from my parents trip:

Beach at the resort:

Restaurant that is pictured here was like Palo.

View from their room:

One of the pools:

Lobby:

Dad's first lesson in Scuba Diving:

Chichen Itza:

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

double post

 

[Jrsy Boy]

Wow, did you guys hear?.....2 more Disney ships have been announced for 2011 and 2012.

I got that email this morning, though I am not sure that I like the idea of the ships being bigger. I kind of like the intimacy of the smaller ships. I guess if they are going to be doing longer trips they need more space and more travelers to make it worthwhile.

I walked out the front door this morning and there was a large fox crossing the street. I thought he/she was going to follow me all the way to the light rail station.

 

[Stepht5]

I got that email this morning, though I am not sure that I like the idea of the ships being bigger. I kind of like the intimacy of the smaller ships. I guess if they are going to be doing longer trips they need more space and more travelers to make it worthwhile.

I haven't made up my mind how I feel about the size, either.... But, I am happy about 2 new ships!

I'm thinking one new & one old on each coast. Or they can put one of hte old ones down in Galvaston...... then I would go on even more Disney cruises!!!! No airfare for 5 and we could do last minute ones!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I am agreeing with Jrsy. Not sure how I feel about the new ships being larger but look forward to them having a larger fleet.

Heidi, thanks for posting the pictures.

We haven't heard from Lulu, Cristi and Marcie for awhile.

 

[Jsme]

How big are they suppose to be? I love the smaller ships but I have to admit my family really loved the Freedom of the Seas. They loved all the activities they had to do.

I find with smaller ships you get to know the crew and passengers much better.

 

[Jsme]

Does anyone have big plans for the weekend?


Heidi I love the pictures! Sandy that looks like a really nice place!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I find with smaller ships you get to know the crew and passengers much better.

You hit that right on the head!!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Does anyone have big plans for the weekend?


Heidi I love the pictures! Sandy that looks like a really nice place!

Selena, we were in Cancun when the Disney Magic stopped in Cozumel. I thought of them all day long because they have an excursion to Xcaret, right next to us. confused3 at least they used to). We have found that we can't explore ports like we would want to so this type of travel is perfect for us. Not saying that we would never take a Disney cruise again. That would NEVER happen. Our resort was so plush and clean. I kept telling Ted that they keep it up just like Disney. The food was excellent. The service was perfect. Never a cramped feeling. We could eat when and what we wanted. I am very thankful that we got the deal we did otherwise we probably never would have ventured away from cruising!

 

[Jrsy Boy]

How big are they suppose to be? I love the smaller ships but I have to admit my family really loved the Freedom of the Seas. They loved all the activities they had to do.

I find with smaller ships you get to know the crew and passengers much better.

Here is the article at this link.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

My weekend plans are to go skiing tomorrow and then meet my friend afterwards and go bowling downtown. If the bowling alley is crowded, there is always tons of bars we can hang out at. I think Chris is actually going to go with me too!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I think Chris is actually going to go with me too!!!

Surprise, surprise!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi and Ted are up skiing and I am left alone. Actually, it is quite peaceful. I love it. This is a day that I tell myself is just for me. No cleaning, no nothing.

 

[Stepht5]

If any of you are the praying sort......
My 21 yr old nephew, his infant daughter and his 6 yr old sister were on their way home (from dropping my sister off at the airport for a business trip) and someone ran a stop sign.
They (the person that hit them) must have been speeding.....the girls are fine but, my nephew has a broken hip, broken ribs and internal bleeding. I believe he is in surgery now.

My husband was just now (in the last couple of minutes) able to get hold of my sister. Her husband is at the hospital now.
Unfortunately they are over 3 hrs away.....

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh Stephanie, I am sorry to hear about the accident. Prayers and pixie dust for all them.

 

[Stepht5]

I just got back a little bit ago.....

He's *ok*. It turned out the guy ran a red light at 65 mph and had to go around 2 STOPPED cars to go through the light!!!! The police said that the car slid for 28 yards. The guy that hit him said he couldn't tell the light was red because it was windy......... IDIOT!!!!!!! They used the *jaws of life* to get my nephew out of the car and then he was airlifted to the hospital -- we were teasing him today that we knew he was knocked out otherwise he would never have let them put him on the helicopter. He won't even ride a small roller coaster at Six Flags.

He had to have surgery to repair his spleen & and his diaphram. His stomach was pushed into his chest causing that damage and his lung to collapse. He has a chest tube.
He is on a morphine drip.

I saw him today (in Austin) and I called my sister a few moments ago to let her know we are home and she said the Dr told her they think he still has some internal bleeding. He is also running a slight fever. He doesn't open his eyes and he speaks so quiet that you have to get really close to him to hear.

The first thing he asked was *Was it my fault?* and *Can I see the girls?* He wanted to make sure that they were really ok. He wouldn't take our word for it , we had to lift the girls up so that he could see them -- he could barely open his eyes and he couldn't move his head at all.
And then he asked me *Where's Uncle Jon?* In our family it's like a standing joke that all the kids get excited about coming to see *Uncle Jon*. And I just happen to live here.

We are very close to my nieces & nephews. Until this one (he's the oldest) was 9 they lived in the same city as us (and for several years I babysit them every day when my sister worked). After they moved away (3 - 4 hrs south) they stayed with us for weeks at a time during the summer and most school holidays. Our children are very close.

Jon and I are going down there in the morning.
Stephanie

 

[cristit14]

Steph, sorry to hear about your nephew. I am glad he is okay. What an idiot that hit him

Just popping in really quick. I have been really busy with girl scout stuff for the past week or so. I am REALLY tired of girl scouts right now.

Heading off for my pjs and maybe a drink.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Stephanie, you have the exact relationship with your nephew like I do. I use to babysit my niece and nephew from infant on. My kids and those two are more like siblings than cousins. We are very close to my brothers family.

I can't believe how the accident went down. Your term "idiot" was mild!!