"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Chapter 4!

[scoutsmom99]

At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip.

We will sign your map!

There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here. .

Good idea Kimberly.

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days

Well I went back out to our house this morning and we still don't have power (thank goodness my parents do). I'm back to work tomorrow even though yesterday the power was still not there yesterday. There is a mandatory meeting tomorrow at 10 am so I'm hoping to get some additional information on what happens if Ike comes around.

Man am I ready for this cruise. I'm ready for sun, drinks, sleep, drinks, fun, drinks (ok..I'm starting to sound like Charlie).

 

[CrazyZeus1]

At any rate, I decided this morning to take a map of the U.S. to post on our door (6044), and as any of you guys pass by, please stop and mark on the map where you are from. As I said, I just came up with this idea morning, so I don't have it all worked out yet. I know not all of us are from the U.S., so I'll need to plan for that. When we get home, I'll let the kids take the map to school to prove the educational value of their trip.


On a different subject, what is Mancala? Is it a board game or a card game?

Hi! I think your map idea is a great one...I posted last week that we're doing one too! Great minds think alike...

I just printed off a map of the US, since trying to incorporate other countries (I know we have Canada & NZ...anywhere else?) was too hard with our map. We decided to focus on the 50 states since that's where the great majority of our friends would be from. I think I might put up a sheet that says something to the effect of "If you don't see your location, tell me where you're from!" and put a pen with it on the door. We'll see if I get THAT motivated!

When we get home, we plan to graph the number of stickers on each state with a bar graph.

As far as Mancala...it's somewhat like a board game. You have a "board" with little "pits" and you have stones that go into each "pit" The two players take turns dropping the stones into the "pits" and the goal is to capture the other player's stones, block their moves to capture yours, & end up with the most stones at the end of the game. If you google "Mancala" we found an online version you could play to help you learn. It's a fantastic game, & Reese just turned 5 and has learned how to play. It's even more fun to play with an older child or adult who uses strategy to win!

Went to Bryce's football game Thursday night.....he made his first tackle of the season


Maybe I am old school.....but this was over the top as far as I am concerned. What's wrong with people???

DH is officially retired as of Friday am ....... so another adventure in our life is about to begin......
:

*YAY for Bryce!
*I was always the kind that changed diapers in the car or the changing table in the bathroom. BUT...if there was no changing table nearby, maybe she felt like the bleachers were the cleanest place to lay baby down?
*YAY for retirement!!

Man am I ready for this cruise. I'm ready for sun, drinks, sleep, drinks, fun, drinks (ok..I'm starting to sound like Charlie).

And ELECTRICITY! Sorry you're still without....any word on when you'll get it back?

 

[2goofy2luv]

Hi ladies,
I have a friend who was on the lookout for a formal/semiformal dress for me. She purchased one at a thrift store for $4 (I paid her back) and it is very cute. The problem, it doesn't zip all the way to the top (for me). It is a size 10 and I normally wear an 8 or 10 so it must be made small especially in the top area. Anyone interested in buying it for $4 plus shipping to wherever, please contact me. It is solid black with black dots that blend in so it doesn't look very polka dot, about knee length and has a ribbon around it that is already sewn on and attached (not a tie yourself ribbon). It is very cute and I can send a picture via an email, just don't know how to post a picture here. I hate it doesn't fit me, but it might be a great deal for some of you ladies trying to buy per ebay.
Monisa

 

[Buckeye Gal]

....I just printed off a map of the US, since trying to incorporate other countries (I know we have Canada & NZ...anywhere else?) ...

There are! Although I know you don't need it for your map, see you know where for all the countries in the Interesting Stats.

 

[nenner1]

Cruise picture: If thats the day of the CB and some people have Palo brunch, I have NO idea what time to make it

Here is the problem: I AM A PEOPLE PLEASER... and its NO FUN so I am going to feel bad NO matter what happens, I NEED INPUT, I NEED HELP deciding on a time, I dont want anyone not to be able to make it...

Unless we can squeeze it in-between seatings (and we might be able to swing that) then early afternoon?. I know
someone didn't like afternoons but what about like RIGHT after lunch? 1 ish? I dunno.

We just got the water baby out of the pool. She just loves it. Its too bad she can't go in the real pools onboard. I have to remember to buy her a floaty for CC..... I have this jumble of post-it-notes of all the odds and ends left to buy.

 

[ntheory]

I know how talented Shell is, so I'm so excited to see what I can learn from her...again!!! She's wayyyyy too modest!

There are a couple of you who have requested that we stop by your cabin to see and/or sign something. I want to note that in Post #1. I'm so afraid I'll forget someone, and I know others want to help you out, too. So, right now all I can specifically remember besides Nemontinksmom is Heather (CrazyZeus1) (well, there's my selfish scrapbook autograph signing, too). However, I'm really certain someone else has asked us to stop by. Was it Nette or ntheory? Someone else? Anyone else? Feel free to PM me or post here.

LOL! You're so silly, Kimberly. I can't wait to meet you on the cruise.

Not me on the stopping by. I would love to do that, but just don't have the time to put it together with everything else going on here. Maybe it was Nette?

Yep, she is on her way!
Some of the folks on the 5-night that just got done were saying that they were ripping up and installing new carpet before they had even gotten off the ship. They also said they had started on the splash areay by the Mickey Pool too!


Woot!

That's so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!!! You're silly, too.

Unless we figure out exactly when both are happening and squeeze the picture right in between about 1/3 of us may not be able to make the photo shoot. Its difficult b/c the new CB format is a traditional one where the characters visit your table (not that Island Jam thing they used to have), so everyone may finish up at different time.

Do we know that for sure about the character breakfast???? I sure hope so. That's what I'd really like!!!

Yup thats what we had, lost power last night around 8:30 or so, neighbors and Crissichef and her family were over, it came back on around 3:30am, Elliott's Mommy, I dont know how you have been without power for 4 days

I did peek at the FE gifts, they are amazing, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM, so crafty!

Off to take kids to soccer pictures, then over to Crissi's house to do our MNSSHP shirts

Glad you've got power back!!!

Thank you. You're very sweet.

Shirts ..... yeah .... I'm still thinking about those .....

I would like to say that I have STILL resisted looking, against all odds. No promises for today, though - we have internet again at home

ROTFL!!!! Glad you have internet back!!!! Now ... can you resist again today?

Still not looking ..... and its killing me! lol

Ack I saw them too, but it was because I went to see what the invitations you had mentioned on the last thread looked like. Both were amazing Shell you are so very talented. I have the majority of my FE stuff done so I'm feeling pretty happy about that as I have been doing mine all assembly line style.

Thank you so much. I appreciate the affirmation.

Good for you! It's nice to get them done, isn't it?? Or at least ALMOST done.



Can you believe that, in just 3 weeks, we will have already left CC the first time??? Time is flying by. And I still have so much to do.

 

[zweihund]

Cruise picture: If thats the day of the CB and some people have Palo brunch, I have NO idea what time to make it

Here is the problem: I AM A PEOPLE PLEASER... and its NO FUN so I am going to feel bad NO matter what happens, I NEED INPUT, I NEED HELP deciding on a time, I dont want anyone not to be able to make it...

How about a DDD website poll? The most popular time wins?

Hi ladies,
I have a friend who was on the lookout for a formal/semiformal dress for me. She purchased one at a thrift store for $4 (I paid her back) and it is very cute. The problem, it doesn't zip all the way to the top (for me). It is a size 10 and I normally wear an 8 or 10 so it must be made small especially in the top area. Anyone interested in buying it for $4 plus shipping to wherever, please contact me. It is solid black with black dots that blend in so it doesn't look very polka dot, about knee length and has a ribbon around it that is already sewn on and attached (not a tie yourself ribbon). It is very cute and I can send a picture via an email, just don't know how to post a picture here. I hate it doesn't fit me, but it might be a great deal for some of you ladies trying to buy per ebay.
Monisa

Temptress! You can email me a pic, but if someone else asks first let them have priority. I already have two dresses - lol - but another option for Palo is never a bad thing! My email is erica.jacques@gmail.com

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

And ELECTRICITY! Sorry you're still without....any word on when you'll get it back?

Nope no word yet. DH and DF headed over to our house a little while ago to get my car. I'm hoping to get a call saying they won't be bringing the car back here because we have lights. The electric company is saying it could be up to 3 weeks........but if Ike comes through it will probably be much longer than that.

Thank goodness that for the most part my cruise stuff is pretty much done. MY FE gifts are not all that creative but hopefully you guys will enjoy them anyway.

 

[Fizzgig]

Nope no word yet. DH and DF headed over to our house a little while ago to get my car. I'm hoping to get a call saying they won't be bringing the car back here because we have lights. The electric company is saying it could be up to 3 weeks........but if Ike comes through it will probably be much longer than that.

Thank goodness that for the most part my cruise stuff is pretty much done. MY FE gifts are not all that creative but hopefully you guys will enjoy them anyway.

My New Orleans crew said they have power again. My best friend (HS teacher) said she has to pack a lunch for herself tomorrow, and there's only one grocery store open with limited supplies in her part of town. Evidently her school was later than others in terms of getting power, and the school still won't be serving lunch.

In terms of damage, they think minor water penetration of the roof and a bit of roof damage from a huge falling tree branch that is still up there. Overall, they're thankful, but getting prepared to evacuate again. If they have to evacuate for Ike, the school term will probably be extended for the year.

 

[Fizzgig]

How about a DDD website poll? The most popular time wins?

If you want a poll, please take pity on my full and sleep deprived brain and just list the options you want people to choose from.

I neeeeed this cruise.

 

[ntheory]

Nope no word yet. DH and DF headed over to our house a little while ago to get my car. I'm hoping to get a call saying they won't be bringing the car back here because we have lights. The electric company is saying it could be up to 3 weeks........but if Ike comes through it will probably be much longer than that.

Thank goodness that for the most part my cruise stuff is pretty much done. MY FE gifts are not all that creative but hopefully you guys will enjoy them anyway.

I sure hope you guys have power. Saying a prayer for that.


It's funny. When we're without power and we leave the house, we call the house to find out if we have power before we get back. If the answering machine answers, we know we have power. LOL!!!


We will love them. They will be especially important to us knowing all that you've gone through and that you were still able to get them together. That's MY opinion, anyway (and I ALWAYS have one.... ).

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

My New Orleans crew said they have power again. My best friend (HS teacher) said she has to pack a lunch for herself tomorrow, and there's only one grocery store open with limited supplies in her part of town. Evidently her school was later than others in terms of getting power, and the school still won't be serving lunch.

In terms of damage, they think minor water penetration of the roof and a bit of roof damage from a huge falling tree branch that is still up there. Overall, they're thankful, but getting prepared to evacuate again. If they have to evacuate for Ike, the school term will probably be extended for the year.

Mom and I went to a local grocery store today...everything is back open in Hammond and everything seems to have full supplies. We were even able to get fresh french bread.

Got the word that we still don't have power. One poor soul on our street spray painted a sign that says Entergy SUCKS! Ok...you have to find the humour somewhere.

We are headed back to school tomorrow. Our students at the college won't come back until Tuesday but we all have a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning at 10. I also picked up uniforms for my little guy.

Ok...on another note....I'm working on our 'social cards' and was wondering if you guys put your home phone number on them? I have our email address which is usually the best way to get us but wasn't sure what the norm is.

 

[anewmac]

Mom and I went to a local grocery store today...everything is back open in Hammond and everything seems to have full supplies. We were even able to get fresh french bread.

Got the word that we still don't have power. One poor soul on our street spray painted a sign that says Entergy SUCKS! Ok...you have to find the humour somewhere.

We are headed back to school tomorrow. Our students at the college won't come back until Tuesday but we all have a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning at 10. I also picked up uniforms for my little guy.

Ok...on another note....I'm working on our 'social cards' and was wondering if you guys put your home phone number on them? I have our email address which is usually the best way to get us but wasn't sure what the norm is.

I have to lol at the person with the Energy Sucks sign. I feel for you guys and hope Ike stays away so you all can get back to normal.

I only put our email along with my blog address so that if I want to pass more out to passerbyers (is that a word?) I can.. (at the time I made them um about a yr ago see how excited I was for this cruise... I didnt have my trip report started so made a blogger addy.)

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

I have to lol at the person with the Energy Sucks sign. I feel for you guys and hope Ike stays away so you all can get back to normal.

I only put our email along with my blog address so that if I want to pass more out to passerbyers (is that a word?) I can.. (at the time I made them um about a yr ago see how excited I was for this cruise... I didnt have my trip report started so made a blogger addy.)

Thanks, that's how I have them set up now but was beginning to worry.

The kids around here are thinking the hurricane is great since they get to stay out of school...but I'm ready for things to get back to normal. I think that if we all get together and blow south at the same time then maybe we could blow Ike farther southwest? I wish it would go in along the Texas coast somewhere which is not inhabited.

Ok...you guys will love this. My little guy has become a very picky eater so while a the grocery I got him one of those frozen kids meals....well he really wants the brownie out of it.....he just walked to the living room from the back of the house and didn't say anything but "mommy don't tell me" and threw up his hand. He didn't want me to tell him he had to finish his spaghettie before he could have the brownie. *sigh* it was funny but also very sad. Neither his father nor I are picky eaters but of late I can't get him to eat anything unless its chicken nuggets, corn dogs, pizza or cheese.

 

[ntheory]

Oh!!! Forgot (not sure how ....) to tell you .......






I can do the doc dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Life is goooooooooooood.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Good evening everyone!

I can't wait to watch the MTV VMA's because Britney Spears is opening the show and I have been a Britney fan since 1993 when she joined the Mickey Mouse Club!!! I can't wait to see it!!!!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

So, believe it or not, a small tornado went through Allentown, PA yesterday! It damaged about 100 homes...but it's scary because it was in the middle of the city! I hate the thought of possibly having a tornado, thankfully it doesn't happen too often around here.

 

[crissichef]

Mom and I went to a local grocery store today...everything is back open in Hammond and everything seems to have full supplies. We were even able to get fresh french bread.

Got the word that we still don't have power. One poor soul on our street spray painted a sign that says Entergy SUCKS! Ok...you have to find the humour somewhere.

We are headed back to school tomorrow. Our students at the college won't come back until Tuesday but we all have a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning at 10. I also picked up uniforms for my little guy.

Ok...on another note....I'm working on our 'social cards' and was wondering if you guys put your home phone number on them? I have our email address which is usually the best way to get us but wasn't sure what the norm is.

Did I miss something? What are 'social cards'?
Sorry if it is a stupid question......

Crissi

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

How about a DDD website poll? The most popular time wins? :

Love this idea

If you want a poll, please take pity on my full and sleep deprived brain and just list the options you want people to choose from.

I neeeeed this cruise.

Where is Videoman? I think he was the one who shared the picture, what are some good options for times?