Geeks go for broke! Updated 2/17: Wrap-up

[podsnel]

Have a magical voyage, Erica!!! Can't wait to hear what you have to say when you get back!!

And relax!!!! You'll get it all done and be sailing away before you know it-

 

[Disneygrl36]

Erica, Lionel, Sarah & Matt..........
Have a wonderful trip..................can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Here's to you :

BONVOYAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zweihund]

The final tally:

• haircuts for me and L - check for both!
• pedicure - check!
• finish last 2/8 articles - check!
• send invoice for project with note stating I will be out of town for a week - check!
• print and sign cruise forms - check!
• pre-cruise laundry - check!
• segregate cruise clothing - check!
• clean like there is no tomorrow - check!
• PACK!!!!!!! - check, check and check!
• say hello to Sarah when she arrives late late LATE Friday evening, and promptly fall asleep - about 3 hours from now.....

The last two hours were a frenzy of flying clothes and blurry Ericas zipping back and forth between the closet and the bed. At one point I wasn't sure we even had a bed anymore. The dog peered into the room, thought better of it, and went to lay down at Lionel's feet as if to say "You know, I really love Mom, especially when she gives me those chicken jerky treats, but she's nuts!"

More than once I looked from the piles on the bed to the suitcases, and back to the piles, and almost drove up to Target to buy another bag. But it all fit. With room to spare. I figure FE and SM gifts will be replaced by......well, FE and SM gifts. I have space bags for the dirty laundry. There is more room in the garment bag and I can toss some stuff in there in a pinch.

Well, poo. I didn't pack a bag for rum cakes. Hmmm. Debating throwing an empty duffel in, just in case. Ok, decision made. I'll be right back.

OK, done.

Bags are in the hall, house is clean. Off to finish the dishes and walk the dog, and take a deep breath. And maybe a Xanax. WHEW!

 

[Tink rules]

it's 11 pm on the east coast...

this is the scene at Erica's house...

I'M TOO EXICTED TO SLEEP!!!!!!

&

Has anyone seen the dog?????????????????

Check your carryon darlin!!!

 

[MaryAz]

Such a great pre trippie! Can't wait to read the post trip report and see all the pics!!

 

[zweihund]

All is quiet in the Jacques household.....Mat and Sarah tucked into their beds after a late flight.....Lionel hitting the snooze while the dog lays all over his feet, thinking that being cute and cuddly will keep us from leaving.....and me, sitting all alone at the computer drinking a cup of tea.

It wasn't the best morning.

First, I couldn't sleep. I know, that is shocking. I'm sure everyone here was expecting Erica to be well rested, having slept from 10 pm until 7 am without a single toss or turn, right? Yeah, I woke up at 6 with a splitting headache. And then at 6:20, my foot turned and my tendon rolled and now my foot hurts.

Before you panic, I will give you a quick little story: this has happened before. Let me take you back almost four years, about four miles up the road from where I sit and type today. We were getting married in two weeks, and several nasty hurricaines had just passed through Central Florida. As a result, the apartment we were staying in went from a wood view to a lake view overnight, which wasn't too bad. But the sidewalk down by the lake went from path to a platform, as the earth had been washed away.

What did I do? I slipped off of the sidewalk and sprained my ankle. Two weeks before my wedding. Yes, I managed to hurt myself by walking down the sidewalk. Anyhow, all was well and I recovered in time to walk down the aisle (in sneakers, but still), but every now and then I get a little crick in the foot and I'm sore for an hour or two before it works itself out.

I am officially into my second hour of sore foot, and my head hurts.

You know what would make this all better? Some Alleve, and a sailaway drink. Or three.

This is going to be an awesome week! See you when I get back. Tink, keep the place tidy for me

 

[Tink rules]

I'll try Erica... but you know... we're going to be for lots of goodies and stories!!!

Have a MAGICAL TIME!!!

(must rush and get webcams ready to go!!!)

 

[mrp4352]

Look!!! there you are!! With a drink in your hand!!! Have a lovely trip!!!

 

[Tink rules]

Just saw you go by on the web cams!!!!

Bon Voyage Friend!!!! Bon Voyage!!!!

 

[jns]

Have a great cruise

 

[Disneygrl36]

Hope you have had a wonderful cruise.........can't wait to read all about it.

 

[Tink rules]

I'm sure that Erica will let us know everything about the Magical cruise... as soon as they pry her hands away from the railings on deck 4...

 

[podsnel]

I'm sure that Erica will let us know everything about the Magical cruise... as soon as they pry her hands away from the railings on deck 4...

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Welcome Home Erica!

Tell us all about it....

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Welcome home Erica! I can't wait to hear about your cruise!
It will be great reading, I know! It will be fun to hear what you thought about Mexico. I started a TR if you want to see my thoughts on PV.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1973141

 

[zweihund]

I'm baaaa-aaaack!

Thanks for the awesome sailaway photo! And for keeping the place company.

I have lots and lots of stories, including a drink that wears a skirt and a coconut bra, some sort of ho-down at Rockin' Bar D, and a bronotsaurus made from a towel.....

But I know what the real question is: exactly HOW many rum cakes did I buy?

You'll have to read to find out.

Sarah is still here for a few days, so we'll be entertaining and uploading 2GB of photos through the weekend. More soon, I swear.

PS - we accidentally booked Tortola for 9/12/09. Oops.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I'm baaaa-aaaack!

Thanks for the awesome sailaway photo! And for keeping the place company.

I have lots and lots of stories, including a drink that wears a skirt and a coconut bra, some sort of ho-down at Rockin' Bar D, and a bronotsaurus made from a towel.....

But I know what the real question is: exactly HOW many rum cakes did I buy?

You'll have to read to find out.

Sarah is still here for a few days, so we'll be entertaining and uploading 2GB of photos through the weekend. More soon, I swear.

PS - we accidentally booked Tortola for 9/12/09. Oops.

Hi Erica! It was great to meet you! The cruise was amazing, wasn't it?

Let me guess the number of rum cakes you purchased - 6? We bought two...those things are heavy! LOL!!!!

Glad to see you got home safely!

 

[lovesDCL]

hi erica! i've just finished reading your trip reportS! they are amazing! can't wait for the next installment

i hope you had a magical cruise

 

[jedijill]

I'm baaaa-aaaack!

Thanks for the awesome sailaway photo! And for keeping the place company.

I have lots and lots of stories, including a drink that wears a skirt and a coconut bra, some sort of ho-down at Rockin' Bar D, and a bronotsaurus made from a towel.....

But I know what the real question is: exactly HOW many rum cakes did I buy?

You'll have to read to find out.

Sarah is still here for a few days, so we'll be entertaining and uploading 2GB of photos through the weekend. More soon, I swear.

PS - we accidentally booked Tortola for 9/12/09. Oops.

WB!

Whoo Hoo the Geeks are on MY Tortola cruise!

Jill in CO

 

[Tink rules]

I'm baaaa-aaaack!

Thanks for the awesome sailaway photo! And for keeping the place company.

I have lots and lots of stories, including a drink that wears a skirt and a coconut bra, some sort of ho-down at Rockin' Bar D, and a bronotsaurus made from a towel.....

But I know what the real question is: exactly HOW many rum cakes did I buy?

You'll have to read to find out.

Sarah is still here for a few days, so we'll be entertaining and uploading 2GB of photos through the weekend. More soon, I swear.

PS - we accidentally booked Tortola for 9/12/09. Oops.

WB!

Whoo Hoo the Geeks are on MY Tortola cruise!

Jill in CO

YOU BOOKED TORTOLA???

I think I may be on that cruise!!!! It's the one that all my friends from the PC repo booked!!!!

So... ahem..... stories, huh???