December 12 - 19, 2009 Western Magic

[GoBison]

When our kids are little, they don't use the snorkel or fins. They just wear the mask and hold their breath. Then wear their life jackets and float while looking down. It's an easy way to start.

I remember the panic of breathing through your mouth the first few breaths. I almost always start by hyperventalating. Not the recommended method.

Glad to hear that Pooh has decided to come and that everyone is healthy. I'm ready for a dance myself today. If you see a rival of Elaine Benes on the dance floor, it's just me. Don't say anything, I think I'm a good dancer.

Thanks for the great suggestions! I have a tendency to think in all or nothing terms; these are great options. I think I will bring the inflatable viewer (already have one), and the ride along will probably work for both.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Where is everyone???? I checked in to see what was going on and nobody has posted...anything!

I just thought I'd let you know I have my Inaugural Med cruise shirt on. So as the day goes on, and it hits 8 pm tonight, this is where my thoughts will be. Our cruise in just a few days! So when the party is coming to a close, and I've mentally checked out..... I'll be working on my list for next week.

At that point tonight, anyone who makes me think may be told to walk the plank ....bahaa

 

[poohfriend]

SO excited. We don't leave until early am on the 12th...but we'll prob get to the cruise ship earlier than with the driving the count-down has really started for me. I feel the pressure!

Finished up some things for clients today (have 5 more I need to take care of before I leave.) Love my job.

started packing.
I'm not going to have time to label my FE stuff. I'll try but no promises. Other groups I'd read about it was more like a secret santa so i hadn't figured on that.
wondering if I can find some snorkel stuff still out? anyone seen anything at the big retailers?

happy day everyone...see ya real soon!

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

Is there a price list somewhere for the ships photos??

 

[bevtoy]

Is there a price list somewhere for the ships photos??

I don't know but here is a link you can save to get a release so you can have copies made int the USA:
https://www.image.com/html/guest-postcruiseCopyrightReleaseForm.cfm

 

[Shoog]

You know it is time to leave on vacation when you lock yourself out of the house and have to jump the fence to get back in.
about 30 hours til we go!!!

 

[Shoog]

I need little pixie dust sent my way, I see my oncologist tomorrow! Hopefully she will approve of my “get away” and clear me from the post surgical status!! Hey, as long as she approves me to able to submerge in water again, I’m happy!!

Hope everything goes well.

 

[Shoog]

Well, shoulda started this six weeks ago! I broke out the new snorkeling gear and tried to get my DD, almost 4, to try it in the bath tub. Screaming fits ensued, with me getting ever more frustrated. She said she couldn't breathe out of her nose. I told her that she's not SUPPOSED to breathe out of her nose. Round and round.

Tonite, I put on my mask and snorkel so I could stick my head in the bathtub and show her. Low and behold, I couldn't breathe through my nose, and it was a very uncomfortable, panicky feeling! Sorry, DD! I haven't snorkeled in almost fifteen years, didn't remember it being quite so weird to master.

So, now we're practicing breathing with the snorkel with the mask off first. We're going to cough up some money to gain access to an indoor pool this weekend (probably a local hotel) to practice with vests. Hope it works, I REALLY want to snorkel!

Meanwhile, the clip that holds my snorkel to my mask broke first thing tonite, so it's a good thing we're giving our equipment a dry run, or a wet run, as it were.

A

If you have time go to a scuba store and get the poly clips - the look almost like fabric - are hard to get on, but last a lot longer and you won't have to worry about them breaking on the trip. My 5 year old was having trouble this summer - made him practice everyday in the pool - we took the underwater camera outside one day and what do you know, he never had another problem after that - but then he loves the camera. He figured it out so quick he was the one taking the pics before long. I would take a toy dart or something you can throw to the bottom of the pool for her to go "find" - this also helped. I tried to convince my husband to let me fill our pool with feeder fish so the kids would see how neat it was with real fish, but he wouldn't go for it. The dog had to work as a substitute. Best of luck this weekend with the practicing. Oh, another thing to try is having her walk around the house wearing it and talking - that forces her to breath out of her mouth instead.

 

[kcashner]

Is there a price list somewhere for the ships photos??

$9.95 for 6X8, $19.95 for 8X10.

OK, this week needs to shape up fast. On Monday, DD's car had a warning light come on. Long story, but bottom line is that we traded cars. All my FE gifts are in MY car at HER college. Oh well, easy to pack when she gets home. Yesterday she called...her cell phone has grown legs. Good news is that it was gone for almost 24 hours before she called me and no one used it. It's probably in her friend's car or in a pocket or something stupid, but she needs to study for finals now, not to stress over a phone.

On the positive side, I did a couple of those irritating necessary items today to get ready for the cruise.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

wondering if I can find some snorkel stuff still out? anyone seen anything at the big retailers?

happy day everyone...see ya real soon!

I'll bet you can find some online for sure. Sports Authority or Dicks or Sport Chalet.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

You know it is time to leave on vacation when you lock yourself out of the house and have to jump the fence to get back in.
about 30 hours til we go!!!

Good thing you don't live in DC or VA, or wherever it was that the professor was arrested for doing the same...

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I just wanted you all to know I played nice with a bell ringer today .

I thanked him for ringing his bell quietly and gave him money...

 

[bevtoy]

Scooby you are a little angel!

I just wanted you all to know I played nice with a bell ringer today .

I thanked him for ringing his bell quietly and gave him money...

 

[poohbear926]

Where is everyone???? I checked in to see what was going on and nobody has posted...anything!

I just thought I'd let you know I have my Inaugural Med cruise shirt on. So as the day goes on, and it hits 8 pm tonight, this is where my thoughts will be. Our cruise in just a few days! So when the party is coming to a close, and I've mentally checked out..... I'll be working on my list for next week.

At that point tonight, anyone who makes me think may be told to walk the plank ....bahaa

I had a very long day.. My best friend came up from Louisianna to spend a few days with me so dropped him off at the airport to go home and then went right to the hospital. My grandmom was having surgery. She had fluid in her brain after a fall so they had to get it out and relieve the pressure. Was super scared. she's 91 and any surgery at this age is dangerous.. So just got home while my mom and uncle are still there i couldnt stay around anymore. Just waiting to hear from my mom on how my grandmom is doing. was there 4 hours and started feeling sick after the dr's came out to talk to us.

So thats pretty much been my day as of now.

 

[poohfriend]

I had a very long day.. My best friend came up from Louisianna to spend a few days with me so dropped him off at the airport to go home and then went right to the hospital. My grandmom was having surgery. She had fluid in her brain after a fall so they had to get it out and relieve the pressure. Was super scared. she's 91 and any surgery at this age is dangerous.. So just got home while my mom and uncle are still there i couldnt stay around anymore. Just waiting to hear from my mom on how my grandmom is doing. was there 4 hours and started feeling sick after the dr's came out to talk to us.

So thats pretty much been my day as of now.

hope you get encouraging news soon....and that you feel better too.

 

[poohfriend]

I'll bet you can find some online for sure. Sports Authority or Dicks or Sport Chalet.

thanks!

 

[poohbear926]

hope you get encouraging news soon....and that you feel better too.

Thanks. Yes, Talked to my mom and she said that my grandmom woke up . and was looking around and smiled so its sounding good. Im feeling much better now too thanks.

Faith, Trust, And Pixie Dust

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

Anyone know how much is it to rent snorkel gear?

 

[GoBison]

Anyone know how much is it to rent snorkel gear?

On RC the gear was 25$ for one day. We figure if you are going to use it 2 times on the cruise. It is worth buying and bringing your own. If you are only going to use it once, rent it.

 

[kcashner]

Anyone know how much is it to rent snorkel gear?

$27 last time I did it for an adult, kids are cheaper. You can also rent just the fins....they were either $10 or $17 (translation, I either saved $10 or I spent $17 and I don't remember which!)