Cruise 10/11/2003 Part 2

[hopelea]

I'm here just lurking today. Too cold to do anything but sit at the computer!!



Hope

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Thought I would just check in and had to catch up on three pages..just finishing up the dishes (actually the dishwasher is!!)--it snowed here off and on all day today and while it stuck on the ground, thankfully, it didn't stick on the road!

Our family and GoofyNuts went out for dinner on Friday night and then Cathy and I made arrangements to work out at Curves on Saturday only to find out that they closed early. So Sarah, Cathy and I spent the afternoon shopping and then took a walk in the rain around a local park/lake. When Cathy dropped us off at our house, I decided that I needed to take a nap--got up and hubby wanted to know what was for dinner (close your eyes and what do you see!!) so we decided to use some coupons we had for Ruby Tuesdays and needless to say, when we went to check in, who was there but Cathy and Art--it was just too funny!!

Sam was glad to meet Art and will fit right in since I think he owns one suit (for weddings, funerals and cruises)--he is a blue collar worker who works for a glass manufacturer and some days he looks like he works in the mines. Sarah razzes him all the time with....don't think you are going to wear that outfit to take me to the store!! The joys of having a 13 year old!!

 

[matty204]

Hi,

I was just wondering how the kids email list is going? My DDs were using for but have not heard from anyone for a bit. I know everyone is busy. I am just checking more to see if charter has the email screwed up yet another time.

Thanks

Matty

 

[Tulirose]

Hello All

Windy - It is snowing here too but, unlike you, I am not happy about it! It won't last, however. Thank goodness.

Mike - Always a gentleman you are. Give my love to Kathy. Up here the forsythia buds are getting nice and plump, ready to burst open soon. Meant to bring some branches in a week or so ago to force them open, but forgot.

Okwmister - Glad you had a great ski vacation.

Mary -

Hopelea - Thanks for the geography lesson. One day, I really should pull out a map and pinpoint exactly where baby bro is.

**Edited to remove last part of post. Hubby made me do it.**

**Edited again just to let you know that what I deleted was apolitical. I really thought it was kinda neat info you guys would get a kick out of. Tulirich thought it was too much information in a public forum which could be utilized by not-so-nice people. I still fail to see how that would be possible but I decided better be safe than sorry and deleted.**

 

[Windermere]

Oh, by the way, not sure if the NAtional Aquarium is THE National aquarium but I do know that Pittsburgh has the National Avaiary. Then again how many aviaries are there anyway.

 

[alikat99]

Good morning everyone!!! Well, work is starting to even out now, and I'm learning how to deal with the extra workload. No more 15 hour work days in the past week or so.

The weather here in FL isn't that wonderful either. It has rained and been quite windy. And, a cold front moved in and we'll be in the 60s for the next couple of days. I know that may seem warm to some of you, but it's been in the 80s and we've been wearing shorts. Then, all of a sudden, yesterday I had to pull out my cool-weather clothes again. I even dressed Emily is footy-pajamas last night.

We had a busy weekend here. My brother is moving in with us temporarily. He's getting married and moving back to Chicago in the next couple of months. So, in order to help save him some money on rent, he moved into our place until he can find a job in Chicago. He's got a second interview with a place tomorrow morning, so hopefully he'll get the job and be able to move to be with his fiance'. He wanted to already be in Chicago by now, but the job market hasn't been that kind. Oh well, I'm sure things will be ok.

Emily is growing like a weed. She'll be 18 months on Saturday and she's really trying to talk. I notice that she tries to repeat a lot of the words that we say. So, we've really been trying to talk to her a lot. I have a 3 yr old neice, and I know that I'll regret saying this, but I can't wait for Emily to start really talking. I know that she won't shut up after that, but it'll be so nice to know what's she's feeling, instead of trying to decipher it.

Well, that's it for now. Take care and everyone keep warm!!

 

[@GoofyNut]

Good Morning Everyone!

Rosemary ... loved your info on the "real" NY take on the war. Thought I was the only one that it was gettin to. So how is the kitty Kat after his accident?

TOO FUNNY ... MaryJo and I got our family together for a spur of the moment supper on Friday night ... had a great walk & shopping Saturday afternoon BUT banging in to each other at dinner at Ruby Tuesdays was just hilarious. Glad to hear that Sam now knows we are not axe murders and feel more comfortable with knowing someone before the actual cruise.

Mike ... Is the "fish" finished? Pictures please.

Disney Outlet Shop ... Boy am I jealous. Sounds like the red duffle bag is neat.

Also love the PassPorter ... initially didn't think it would do me any good after being on Disney Cruise before BUT it surprised me. Now it's a take-along book for those times I end up sitting in a waiting room, etc.

Well gotta get some work done .........

Have a very Mickey Day!

GOD BLESS THE TROOPS AND THE INNOCENT CIVILIANS!

 

[alikat99]

Cathy - I got your card today.
You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!!!
And, thanks for the very adorable pin!!! That was truly a suprise, and I love it!! Chris will be jealous!!

 

[papa]

Cathy there is still a little to do on the fish including adding the hidden mickey! Waiting for the weather and a day off for Stacey to finish it. I will take some photo's before it is clear-coated and when it is Displayed. Along with the location in Nashville where it is placed.

Hope that everyone is doing well, we still have not heard from Kathy's two nephews. One is serving with the 82nd Airborne in the Army and the other one with the Marines. Both are in Iraq at the moment so I guess that they have their hands full.

It was cool enough today that I wore a sweat shirt. I saw a car with a Florida tag and when they got out, both of them had on what looked like parka's they must be from Miami.

Mike

 

[Twinave]

Hi everyone, Had a busy weekend. Clean, painted, rearranged, de-cluttered dresser and closet, in DS's room. Bought him a new bed, comforter, sheets, pillowcases, and lamp. Before we moved in to this house 2 years ago Case had a bed in the corner of our bedroom. When we moved-in his room got all the left-over furniture. But he loved his little race car bed, so we didn't worry about it. But he started asking about a "big" bed (twin size) a few months ago, so we went a little crazy on Sat. and transformed his room into a real "boys room" complete with baseball theme. He loves it!
Mary Jo, I think your Sam and my Mark will get along great. He is the same kind of blue collar, no frills, hates to dress up kind of guy. Too funny that you all ended up at Ruby Tuesdays.
Rose, thanks for your NY'er story (explanation). Just shows you how much power the media has.
Got my pin from the new Disney Visa card today. Member since Day 1! I love it!
Rellingtwin and I have convinced our families to do the battle of the sexes for the ScavengEar Hunt. Mary, me, DD, and Mary's DD against George, Mark, DS and Mary's DS. Later, Ave'

 

[matty204]

We also got our Disney Visa and day 1 pin. I see if you book a cruise with the card you get a 50 onboard credit. I wonder if you can get any on board credits using points?

 

[Twinave]

matty, There has been some discussion about the Disney dollars, and credits on another thread. I haven't really kept up with it since our up coming trip is almost paid off.
I asked my DD, who is suppose to be keeping track of the kids list, if she has had any e-mail lately and she said she hasn't heard from anyone. This may be my fault, I haven't really done anything with the kid's list since we sent out the first edition. We will try to do better. Later, Ave

 

[papa]

Good Morning all. Hope that everyone is having a nice day. Weather here is going to be almost 80º F today. We have some home visits this morning and Kathy has to work tonight.

Looking forward to the scavenger hunt in Key West and we are prepared for Ave's drive by canning's.

Nancy hope that you and Norm enjoy your upcoming cruise and apply plenty of sunscreen.

Mike

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Hi everyone!! Been busy the last few days and had some pages to read!!

Woke up yesterday morning to snow -- not funny and today also woke up to snow -- there is a light dusting on the ground which hopefully will melt today. The temperature here has been all over the place in the last week. Today it's at -4C but it's supposed to go up to 8C this afternoon. Last week was out just wearing a sweatshirt but today am back in my winter coat. Am really looking forward to putting the winter coat away.

Gee a Disney Outlet Store -- how lucky. I'd be there all the time just looking mostly as I do with the Disney Store here. At the Disney Store here we have lots of kids things but not a lot of adult things -- we were there last night and there were no adult t-shirts, sweats or anything. All it had was stuffed animals (which is fine) and kids clothes. Too bad I don't have anyone to buy for. My SIL is a Disney freak as well so I don't dare buy anything for my niece and nephew -- they are likely to already have it!! Actually ran into my SIL at the Disney Store last week.

Must go and get some work done and hope the snow melts soon.

Fiona

 

[@GoofyNut]

Amy ... Glad you got the card. That was a pin I made last year.

Not telling what pin I'm making this year!

Mike ... Guess you have another "suit buddy" in Sam! He's not one for a tux either. Guess we'll just have to get him a Mickey Tie from Wal-Mart and you guys can be triplets!

SNOW is rapidly moving up the list of bad 4 letter words. Snowed again yesterday ... last night when I left Curves, I had to brush off and find my car and again today it's yucky. Enough already ... bring back the sun.

Right now the best I can do is mess around with the sand in my Zen Beach (Ask MaryJo, she saw it!)


Oh Well Back to Work ...

Have a very Mickey Day!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND INNOCENT CIVILIANS...

 

[ARLO1]

i will add my 2 cents to the man dressing issue. my husband does not believe in wearing a suit much less a tux. his idea of dressing up is putting on a clean shirt/sweater with a pair of jeans. he will occasionally put on a suit or nice pair of pants but only if he has to.

cant wait to cruise....

arlene

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Snowing here again today..this is disgusting!! Where is spring?

Looks like Sam will be in good company among the guys..he will be thrilled.

Cathy..wish I could get shrunk and play in your Zen garden!! Sand, beachballs and Goofy..what a better combination!!

Bettemom..and Kim..we will miss you at our mini Dis meet in Lancaster..I can taste the Cracker Barrel now! We are also going to do Sight and Sound theater so it should be a fun day! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and warm up!

Trying to catch up on my filing (yuck) on such a dreary day!!

Rosemary..once the weather breaks, we will have to make arrangements to meet you and Rich and Arlene!!

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Matty204...Sarah owes Kelsie an email reply..I will try to get her to email Kelsie tonight...it is almost the end of our school quarter and Sarah tends to leave everything for the last minute (hmm, wonder who she takes after..me!) so she had a few books to read for accelerated reader and the past two days has had standardized PA placement tests for placement next year in 8th grade (or something like that!)

 

[padisneyfan]

Just dropping in to post a few lines.

Rosemary-- I completed both son's FASFA forms on the internet, it took an hour to do each of them. Had to do them at work, since I was afraid I would get bumped off AOL before I had them completed. However, just received one of them back through the mail and have additional information that needs filled in. I thought it wouldn't let you go to the next page until you completed all the information. Like you said all that work, with no money in return except the right to borrow money. I will have to try typing my response on microsoft work and then cut and paste. I am hardly going online @ home, because of the AOL problem. DSs said when they get home from college we will need to look for a new internet provider. The only problem is that I have my email address out there with so many people, I might not get to notify everyone and then will loose contact with some of my friends who are far away.

I was just getting in the mood and bought some spring clothes and what happens it gets cold again. So I am back into turtlenecks and sweaters. I thought March was to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Instead was a lion both beginning
and end.

Mary Jo--- It was so nice talking to you on the phone. Am anxious to meet you and see Cathy again. I'm sure we won't have anything to talk about. LOL As you could tell from our phone conversation, I am very quiet person. NOT

We have such a great group of people on this cruise. I am anxious to meet everyone. Until then, will plan my other get away in May.

Later, back to work.

Nancy

 

[dan and scott]

Hi guys,

Hope everyone is doing good. I really miss being able to hang out on the DIS and waste time! Did I say waste time, opps I mean spend quality time.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Dan