Dec 27/08 NYE Western Cruise - Really New Thread

[CADZNYCHC]

I'm all caught up again...

sorry so many of you came home sick, if it makes ya feel any better -
I have a cold and cough too

Thank you so much for checking Kelly! Someday I'll learn to just buy stuff when I see it

Aisling, I have no idea whatcha got but Yay! I'm getting a package

Nan, are you sailing the inagural alone?

If that's the case, I should take John on the TA and do the inagural with just the ladies...

Brenda, Aisling, you and me could share a room ???

I'm up for anything....if we end up with an all girls trip....that could be cool - & if we have enough for 2 staterooms - maybe connecting...I too have a 'dummy' booked with deposits for 3 ppl....Rus & Chel are already sailing again 10/23/10 - so she could book another dummy then too if need be...depending on dates etc...

Brenda, Ryan should make the most of his time. With college, graduation and everything else he's got going on - it'll be good for him if he takes the time to find himself again. She'll always be there for him as he will be for her.

He's doing okay - they are still hanging out together all day at school....and amazingly so for a young guy he's really 'up' on her disease.....and can do whatever it will take to support her healing

Hey everyone!!! Sorry for not getting on sooner but I've been laid up for a couple of days. Believe it or not I don't have a cold/flu, etc. but I actually had withdrawal issues/symptoms from the motion sickness patch. 24 hours after I stopped using it I got light headed and was vomiting - felt like I had motion sickness or *gasp* was pregnant again. I got back to work today and the motion sickness is starting to settle down. Sorry to hear about the rest of you getting sick - I hope you feel better soon.

Artie/Aisling - will work on the photopass stuff this evening. Will then pm you the id and passcode for you guys to start messing with your pictures.

Sad news for us - after we got back we decided to cancel our Med cruise for 2010.... Shannon didn't want to spend the money the next year or so for something where the kids would be so young and not be able to enjoy many of the ports. So we decided to cancel and will be looking at either going to Disneyland (I may be seeing my new Bay Area friends) or Disneyworld in the next 12 months. Darn Disney - they have us hooked.

I really had a great time with all of you!!! This was the best group ever!!

oh my gosh....totally let us know when you'll be there....would love to meet up with you all!!! Definitely the best cruise group FOR SURE!

Hi Kids,

Wow so many of you not feeling well...we're all fine, and I'm sending well-wishes out to you all.

Robin, so sorry I embarrassed you in front of your kids!

Brenda, I can't wait to see the dive photos. How did you like Rose & Crown? It's one of my fav restaurants.

Today Brian had his rabies shot, and suffered a bad reaction with his face swelling something awful. I rushed him back to the vet, and they gave him benadryl and a steroid shot...he'll be fine in a few hours. Anjelica, on the way home from the vet, Chad and I saw Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) from The Sopranos going into a Jewish deli, and we thought of you!!

Congratulations to Ryan on his St. Mary's acceptance. But sad to hear he's having a bit of heartache.

I'm going to read some trip reports and check back later

Just uploaded my 900+ photos last night...doing everything in small increments...will post soon...altho if Chad is around, he can show you on facebook the couple i took with my phone camera - those are posted there...

morning all

cold here

Last night picked up the mice that Kara's science group will be using - and they were all delivered safe and sound to school this morning - that classroom is turning into quick a little zoo - mice, snails, oysters, coral, fish, etc etc etc

Kara decided to 'unpack' - she opened suitcases and just dumped in a pile in living room - ugh -

uh huh - kind of like ours...altho i took out all the dirty clothes...put them in the laundry room and just waiting for Ryan to carry everything else upstairs...i can see we're going to have a BUSY weekend....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

It's official!

I'm gonna be a legitimate agent for MEI Travel Company!!!



I'm signing the Contract today~

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Aisling, how is Brian today???

Kayda is going to the doc. She's got a history of ear problems and I think she's got an infection in one of them

 

[disneykelly73]

OMG.. Tigg.. that is GREAT news!!

Brenda.. I must have missed something.. I didnt realize that Ry's gf was sick.. what does she have?

Sorry to all we missed on that last am. Our flight was at 11am, and DCL told us we had to get off by 8am to get to the airport in time. They were pretty correct on that timing. We ate at Topsiders, and were on a DCL bus by 815

We got to the airport and through security by about 1015. They couldnt upgrade us to 1st class, but because I inquired and we were two adults, they moved us to the Exit Row.. Poor Man's 1st class.. and we were so happy about the extra leg room!!

Tigg.. sorry.. I was really hoping to find Capt Mickey for you.

 

[Aisling]

It's official!

I'm gonna be a legitimate agent for MEI Travel Company!!!



I'm signing the Contract today~

Great news! What a perfect job for you. Good luck with it, and I hope you make lots of $$$$!!

Brian is all better, in fact we just got home from the dog park. He had fun running around, but there were no other doggies to play with. It was really cold outside, so we only stayed about 30 minutes.

I hope your Kayda doesn't have an ear infection! If they hurt dogs as much as they do people, OWWWWWWW!! Let us know how it goes.

Even though I'm kinda sorta in-my-mind planning another cruise, I honestly don't think I'll be cruising in the next few years. With Jesse graduating next year and college after that, and a trip to England, money will be scarce. As much as I loved the cruise, I'd rather spend half the amount for a week in WDW. I may change my mind if I get rid of my two maxed-out credit cards!

Also, this may sound crazy, but I'm seriously thinking about a cross-country road trip to San Francisco, taking Brian with me. All I need is for Jesse to be in college so I won't feel guilty about leaving him home (even though he doesn't want to go), $10,000, a good set of wheels which I'll have with my new Dodge Grand Caravan I'm getting in 3 weeks, and a month to do it in. I want to rough it, staying in camp-grounds along the way. I ordered a book from AAA about travelling cross-country with pets. I'm thinking late summer of 2011.

I hope you're all feeling better!

 

[nskjerven]

Louise and I dined there on New Years Day and I remember making a point of it that a few guys were wearing polo shirts. No shirt no tie no jacket. Its a bit disappointing, but whattaya gona do?

sounds like Paul might be cast from the lifeboat, and maybe me too since i asked him to not wear the tie

 

[Aisling]

sounds like Paul might be cast from the lifeboat, and maybe me too since i asked him to not wear the tie

Paul is hereby forever BARRED from Palo!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

It's official!

I'm gonna be a legitimate agent for MEI Travel Company!!!



I'm signing the Contract today~

Hey CONGRATULATIONS...what a nice way to start the new year....

OMG.. Tigg.. that is GREAT news!!

Brenda.. I must have missed something.. I didnt realize that Ry's gf was sick.. what does she have? unfortunately, she suffers from anorexia...and its a horrible disease affecting not only her weight, but her mental stability too...very sad - as we really think the world of her, but i know she'll get well someday & they are staying the best of friends....if they are meant to be together as a couple in the years to come, they will be...and if not, he will find someone else....

Sorry to all we missed on that last am. Our flight was at 11am, and DCL told us we had to get off by 8am to get to the airport in time. They were pretty correct on that timing. We ate at Topsiders, and were on a DCL bus by 815

We got to the airport and through security by about 1015. They couldnt upgrade us to 1st class, but because I inquired and we were two adults, they moved us to the Exit Row.. Poor Man's 1st class.. and we were so happy about the extra leg room!!

Tigg.. sorry.. I was really hoping to find Capt Mickey for you.

Great news! What a perfect job for you. Good luck with it, and I hope you make lots of $$$$!!

Brian is all better, in fact we just got home from the dog park. He had fun running around, but there were no other doggies to play with. It was really cold outside, so we only stayed about 30 minutes.

I hope your Kayda doesn't have an ear infection! If they hurt dogs as much as they do people, OWWWWWWW!! Let us know how it goes.

Even though I'm kinda sorta in-my-mind planning another cruise, I honestly don't think I'll be cruising in the next few years. With Jesse graduating next year and college after that, and a trip to England, money will be scarce. As much as I loved the cruise, I'd rather spend half the amount for a week in WDW. I may change my mind if I get rid of my two maxed-out credit cards!

Also, this may sound crazy, but I'm seriously thinking about a cross-country road trip to San Francisco, taking Brian with me. All I need is for Jesse to be in college so I won't feel guilty about leaving him home (even though he doesn't want to go), $10,000, a good set of wheels which I'll have with my new Dodge Grand Caravan I'm getting in 3 weeks, and a month to do it in. I want to rough it, staying in camp-grounds along the way. I ordered a book from AAA about travelling cross-country with pets. I'm thinking late summer of 2011.

I hope you're all feeling better!

you're a brave woman! but you know there's a place (or 2 or 3) for you to stay out here.....

 

[nskjerven]

Paul is hereby forever BARRED from Palo!

that's ok, he will come as you dressed in drag

 

[disneykelly73]

Oh gosh, Brenda, I am sorry to hear that.. Such a pretty girl, its too bad she doesnt see what the rest of us can. I hope she gets better soon.

Aisling, your trip sounds fun!!! I am sure that Brian would like it too. Maybe you could bring Mel, if you promise to stop at campgrounds w/tennis courts!! perhaps he could be swayed.

I dont think we will be cruising again til the new ships come out. I want to see what the prices will be and the itineraries.

of course, w/the timeshare, I will be going to WDW regularly!!!

 

[nskjerven]

Tigg, what does this mean for you getting on with MEI? Are you working for them? or for yourself? Do you go to an office, or work from home.? Congrats!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

The verdict is in...Kayda has two different ear infections

They say it's nothing environmental, just bad ears and very small ear canals.

Akitas are sooo hard to tell when they are in pain - Mika never showed any at all...being home with her every day, I could tell something was wrong. John looked in there with a flashlight last night and confirmed the one looked kinda icky.

She's got a couple types of ear drops I gotta give her~that was it.

I am Happy Brian is ok.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Tigg, what does this mean for you getting on with MEI? Are you working for them? or for yourself? Do you go to an office, or work from home.? Congrats!

I will be an independant contractor for MEI and will be working from home~

They will of course take a small piece of any regular commission I earn. I get 100% of any "bonus" commissions. Rose and I will be trained together.

Rose and I have always dreamed of running an agency together.

Beci - the owner of MEI, has a very structured training program. Most importantly, she has a very successful business.

Most of our jobs will come from those that Rose and I obtain. Sometimes the agency will get overflow that they hand out to the agents as needed.

I reallllly hope this works out for us...

cause if it does, I can guarantee *alot* more traveling in my future

 

[Aisling]

Maybe you could bring Mel, if you promise to stop at campgrounds w/tennis courts!! perhaps he could be swayed.

HA! The Deluxe hotel snob that he is, he wouldn't last a night in a camp-round. I don't even know if I'll last a night, but I'm willing to try. I just dread bears, racoons, mice, mountain lions, critters of all kinds, except doggies!

About WDW, see ya there sometime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's ok, he will come as you dressed in drag

Double HA!!! He can never be as gawgeous as I am, hard as he may try!!

 

[Anjelica]

Tigg - congrats!!! Now you get all the best discounts.

Brenda - sorry to hear about Ryan and his girlfriend. They are at a tough age when you are still growing up. Shannon and I broke up for a bit around that age but alas we couldn't stay apart.

Nan - PM me your info on the Account/line numbers for AT&T. I will see what I can do on this side as I know we have an employee website/phone number for escalations that come directly from the employee. Maybe that will help get something done about your guys stuff.

 

[Aisling]

Tigg - congrats!!! Now you get all the best discounts

And pass them on to us!

 

[nskjerven]

I will be an independant contractor for MEI and will be working from home~

They will of course take a small piece of any regular commission I earn. I get 100% of any "bonus" commissions. Rose and I will be trained together.

Rose and I have always dreamed of running an agency together.

Beci - the owner of MEI, has a very structured training program. Most importantly, she has a very successful business.

Most of our jobs will come from those that Rose and I obtain. Sometimes the agency will get overflow that they hand out to the agents as needed.

I reallllly hope this works out for us...

cause if it does, I can guarantee *alot* more traveling in my future

what kind of business are you going to try to get, asside from WDW of course...

And pass them on to us!

that really defeats the purpose of her doing this for a living doesn't it. Okay just to us that are your friends and need those for the WDW and cruise fixes

 

[Aisling]

Anjelica, I got your Photopass PM! This is going to be fun.

Tig, sorry about poor Kayda's ear infections. Give her a hug from Brian.

Nan, your green light is showing.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

what kind of business are you going to try to get, asside from WDW of course...




that really defeats the purpose of her doing this for a living doesn't it. Okay just to us that are your friends and need those for the WDW and cruise fixes

I'll do any kind of travel coordination, Disney will still be my specialty.

Travels by Disney looks really awesome too! Those are specialized Disney style tours in other parts of the world.

I would GLADLY share a discount with my friends forgoing extra commission.

Especially if it meant all of us could do something together

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Classes are signing up now, do any of you want to join me in this venture?

of course you could forgo the fee and sign on as my helpers once I get established...