Cruise 10/11/2003 Part 2

[tammeb]

Hey, how do I get a hold of this cell phone list? And add my number to it?

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

OMG Denise...how tragic...we will be sure to offer up our prayers and communion for Jessica's husband, Dan. Hopefully, all will go well with the surgery and a miracle will happen for his new unborn baby. Pixie dust headed their way. Mary Jo

 

[Hopkins]

We'll keep Dan and his family in our prayers, and a little pixie dust wouldn't hurt. * * ***** *** * *

Tina

 

[Hopkins]

Nancy and George,

Too bad you guys wouldn't be able to make our cruise, but I'm glad we met you in Baltimore. It's nice to have you around the corner from us, too.

Tina and Bill Knopf

 

[Hopkins]

It's really too bad about cruise director Rick being let go. It's not that I've sailed a lot ( 6 times, once on RCI), but he was the most effective cruise diector I've seen.

He'll be missed.
Tina

 

[RellingTwin]

Nancy and George, so sorry we will not be sailing with you this year! But 3 weeks of sailing next year plus a new house seems like a good trade off!

Denise, we will keep Dan in our prayers!

Tammy, I will forward you the cell phone list.

 

[tammeb]

Another day just about over. I hate doing that, wishing time would fly, but I just can't help myself! I've been so excited for this trip for so long that it's just occupying all of my thoughts. It's almost agony waiting day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute.

And the worse thing about it is that the last couple of days I'm sure I'll be rushing around saying "I wish I had more time to get ready" or "Dang, where'd the time go?". It always happens that way.

Tony is still convinced that packing can happen the day before the trip, but I have assured him that HE WILL get most of it done this weekend. A defeated "Yes, mom" was all I got from him. Another victory for me? We'll see this weekend

I've got the most boring and tedious task to do before the end of the week, proofreading and editing 2 80+ page documents and it's driving me crazy. All I want to do when I start reading them is fall asleep.

Good news though; my smart media arrived for my camera so that I won't have to download my pictures every day; every 3 days should do fine and I got email that the new lens I ordered finally shipped. I was worried that it wouldn't make it on time. I'm hoping to see it on Monday.

So much for our update, can't wait to see you all and my cell number will be on the list soon I'm hoping. Don't hesitate to call!

 

[Twinave]

Denise, Thoughts and prayers to Dan and his family.
Wendy, So sorry you and George won't be sailing with us. But next years plans sound wonderful.

I am determined to get all my shopping and packing done this weekend. Next week I will be very busy Mon, Tues, and Wed with work and school. And Thurdays is the day we pack the car!
It seems I was so much more organized last year.
Sooner, not later, Ave'

 

[tammeb]

Forgive me, I have a few glasses of wine in me and I just need to talk to some friends...

My granddad just called. I know you don't know the whole story, but it looks like my grandmother will be spending the rest of her life in a nursing home. This has got my grandad upset and her upset of course and I'm just a wreck. Nothing really has to be done until I get back from my trip so it's not really critical right this second, but man am I depressed. I really need a hug right now... My mom died in 1997 and they are all the close family I have left. Eventually, what's going to happen is that I'll need to sell both my home and my grandad's home to buy a bigger one for us all to live in. I wonder where this is going to be. Property values are outrageous here and I wonder if we can find a facility good for my grandmother out in the sticks somewhere where we can also find a big house to accommodate my granddad and my family.

So, that's it. I'm just rambling and asking for the prayers and support of my friends. This trip will be my last Hoo-Rah until I have to come home and face the reality of taking care of the elderly relatives that I owe so much in my life to. No question about that.

Forgive my drunken babbling, I appreciate you all listening (reading) and I'll see you soon!

 

[RellingTwin]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{BIG HUG}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to Tammy. I know what it is like. I went through much the same situation when my Dad died and my Mom needed to be care for. Prayers and pixie dust to you and your family. Things DO have a way of working out. Try not to worry. When love is your guide, you will find the right path!

 

[Twinave]

Tammy, Here's a {{{{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}
from me. Ditto to what Mary said. All I can add is that when my dad then mom passed away, I know in my heart that I did everything in my power to let them know I was there for them. And that's really all you can do.
I hope that you are able to enjoy your trip, and not feel bad about what you will be facing when you get home. Please know that we are here for you.
Ave'

 

[tammeb]

I knew I could count on you guys to make me feel better Now that the wine has worn off and I know there's nothing I can do until I get back, it's better. I'm determined to enjoy my vacation, but I'm going to buy lots of things to brighten up my grandmother's room in the nursing home! She loves family pictures and such.

It's a shame my mom is gone. She is really what my grandmom needs right now. I'm trying to do my mom justice by taking care of them; I hope she's proud of me.

 

[Twinave]

SHE IS.

 

[SueEllen]

I am still not convinced that we will see the Golden Mickeys. I too was told December for this--but a CM said it would be on our cruise because they were doing a big press event with it on the 9th prior to our sailing. I have tried to get a definite answer on this but keep getting conflicting answers...
I think it will be in December when the new cast is brought aboard--I have heard that they are currently training in Canada right now.

Who knows--if we get to see it then it will be a very welcome surprise.

(((hugs))) Tammy, Wendy, and all others that need a hug right now.

I can't believe we are almost there!!! NO RAIN please!


Sue Ellen

 

[hopelea]

Apparently, I am having trouble sleeping!! I was up at 3 AM Thursday AM & Friday morning it was 5 AM!! I am thinking about all the things that I need to do. I am making mental notes of what needs to be done before I leave. I keep thinking that my neighbor will forget to come check on my cat and he will be alone for 10 days! (he stays inside all the time)

Hope everyone has a great FRIDAY!! Looking so forward to next FRIDAY.....we are leaving in SIX days!! OMG....that is less than a week!! Oh man!

Well, I better get moving this AM.........girls will be up before I know it!

Have a good one!



Hope

 

[RellingTwin]

I'm so glad it is Friday! This week has been a tough one.

Lots to do this weekend, mostly fun stuff, but I also have to begin a quest for DD's lost library book

8 days until we board that beautiful ship
7 days until we meet the "Radisson gang"
3 more work days
1 more weekend

Weather is looking GREAT! Not a hurricaine in sight!

I hope everyone has a GREAT day today.

 

[bettemom]

GOOOOOD MORNING ALL.....

Six days until we're in Orlando....YAY

Never have we needed a vacation like we NEED this one...Putting a horrid year behind us....

Nancy & George,we were looking forward to meeting you..Sad that you won't be there...but....new house,new jobs,how exciting for you both.

We will see some of you Friday at MNSSHP and everyone on the on sail day......

And (((((hugs))))) to Tammeb

Bette

 

[Hopkins]

Hugs, to you! I'm proud of you.

When hubby's dad past away about 5 yrs ago, we moved his mom (77 yrs old) in with us and made her a basement apartmentment. She was afraid to be alone. It's been difficult on me since she/I had issues with each other (took only child away from her), but I understand it to be the right thing to do. She'd hate a nursing home or senior apartment. She doesn't make friends easily.

Tina

 

[piglet33]

HUGS to Tammy.

 

[piglet33]

If anyone wants to see the Magic in drydock, someone posted some pictures in another post.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=445929&perpage=15&pagenumber=1