Halloween Cruisers 2002 Where are you?

[JLSE50]

I just called a friend whose husband grew up in the neighborhood where Michael lives (according to the phonebook). She said that he runs a talk show out of his home and is a college student at Valparaiso University. He was home schooled and is an only child. She has seen him interviewed on another program too and thought he did a much better job today on Oprah. We have a TV antenna so cannot get his program as it is on a local cable channel.
Thanks for telling me about him though. I will keep my eyes open.
Jan

 

[ennazus]

Sorry for making you do all that searching to find info about him!

Here's a picture of him

And some info about him from Oprah's web site:

At 14, Michael Essany convinced his parents to turn their Valparaiso, Indiana living room into the studio for a cable-access talk show. With unparalleled determination, Michael began landing his share of celebrity guests. After five years, Michael is about to get his big break. The Michael Essany Show debuts on E! on March 2.

"The best part of my work is the chance to tell young people what can be accomplished if you have a determined heart, a passion for your work and a willingness to sacrifice...you can go a long way."

We just got dumped with some more snow, but not as much as they got further south (Mid Atlantic states). We are looking to book another cruise come fall (probably mid Oct.) of 2004.... ooooh so far away!!

My box posts seem to be bigger because of the 'code Amber' ticker I have on my signature. I don't know why it does that.

 

[JLSE50]

SUZANNE: Thanks for posting the picture and info about Michael. It will be interesting to see what happens with his future.

Yes, he is right that "The best part of my work is the chance to tell young people what can be accomplished if you have a determined heart, a passion for your work and a willingness to sacrifice...you can go a long way."

however:

At 14, Michael Essany convinced his parents to turn their Valparaiso, Indiana living room into the studio for a cable-access talk show.

So--who is doing the sacrificing?? I understand that he is an only child.

We have had COLD weather this week.
But the snow is melting.
It was 32 today so I wore sneakers instead of boots.

Even when a cruise is far in the future, it is still a wonderful thing to look forward to!! Have fun dreaming. I have pictures of Goofy staring out to sea and Caribbean islands posted on the kitchen cabinets.

Jan

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

You've not had a quote for a while so here's one to brighten up your day!

"Nine companions. So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring!"

 

[JLSE50]

EMMA: It has to be from Fellowship of the Ring--but when? who said it? An elf lord?

How is everyone?
We have SUN today and had SUN yesterday. I LOVE IT!

Jan

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

It's Elrond, king of the elves.

Today we have rain! It was nice this morning but it turned nasty at break.

 

[JLSE50]

EMMA: Does Elrond say it when the group is volunteering and later Frodo gets the armor and sword from Bilbo?

Jan

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Yeah! You're getting good at this Jan!

 

[JLSE50]

I have to get the laundry and then run a couple errands.
Have a nice day,

my quote of the day is my favorite:
"Aliens are attacking my house....never mind, it's OK, my puppy found the chainsaw."

Jan

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

OMIGOD! I have not been here forever! Ooh sorry! I've just had so much school work and so much stuff to do this month! Okay um...we have volleyball tryouts tomorrow from 8AM to 11AM! AHHH! Um today was sort of Jessica's birthday. It's actually February 29.

EMMA - Today 'Jim' was so sweet to me today! He got my book for me and hit someone when they insulted me. (Well, it wasn't an insult really, but as long as he thought it was!!!

I got Tuck Everlasting on DVD today. Me and a friend are going to watch it tonight. I'll have the tissues ready.

Quote News: My last quote was from A Knight's Tale. OKay today I think I'll do a quote from my favorite musical:

"I love him, but everyday I'm learning,
All my life I've only been pretending
Without me his world will go on turning
The world is full of happiness that I have never known
I love him
I love him
I love him
But only on my own...

 

[JLSE50]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA
Are you lurking here Jessica?
If not, Rory can you forward this to her or tell her to come check out this site?

RORY: Good to hear that things are going well.

Jan

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Happy Birthday Jessica!

It's my friend's sort of birthday today, she celebrates on March 1st. Poor girl has to sit in band all day though. Well, I wouldn't mind seeing as Ben goes but I think she'd rather be out doing something else.

I know that quote! It's from Les Misrables-On My Own. That song is oh so lovely!

Glad things with Jim are going well Rory, you'll have to keep us updated!

Today's quote
"Mordor Gandalf, is it left or right?"

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Emma - yes, it is from Les Miserables. My sisters school did it and it was excellent! Better then broadway, and I really do mean that.

I'll tell Jess that you all say Haapy Birthday. She has a lot of stuff on her hands so she really hasn't had a chance to go online.

My friend and I wrote a story that is posted on fictionpress.net. Fanfiction.net split into two so now the originals are on fictionpress.net. It's called Our School is a Soap Opera. It' s really funny. If you want than check it out on http://www.fictionpress.net the s/n is insidejoksters.

Todays quote: Don't be afraid to die, but be afraid of teh unlived life.

 

[JLSE50]

RORY: I tried to check out the story, but cannot figure out what to do once I get to the page you left the address for.
Jan

 

[ehtpnt]

Hi Everyone,
Back from the moderately warm middle eastern states (no not those middle eastern states, the ones in the USA). We enjoyed really nice weather in both North Carolina and Virginia. We spent two days in Asheville, N.C. and did a bit of art gallery looking and drove the open part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Very scenic and there was just the tiniest hint of green. Oh and the Daffodils were in bud. No blooms but certainly soon. Introduced Phil to Williamsburg, Va. He had never been before and I guess he had an all right time. He said he would go again "sometime", so that is almost a definate YES!
So at this point we are home, it is bright and sunny and COLD!! We have had a total of 32 inches of snow so far this year and they are forecasting more on Friday. I absolutely want spring, now!!
Since we have been getting all these quotes from Lord of the Rings I have a couple that I will throw in that are not from that source.
Going to laundry and work,

Estelle


"It's a moral imperitive."

"I have a very bad feeling about this."

 

[JLSE50]

ESTELLE: Welcome home
We got your postcard today. Glad you had a nice trip.
71 degrees sounds idylic. It was 22 here at the high
Williamsburg is a cool place. What did you see?
Your quotes are driving me nuts. They sound VERY familiar but I cannot place them. Hints???
HAVE A SUPER DAY,
Jan

 

["Ginger"]

Hi Estelle, so glad you and Phil had a nice trip. Ghez!!! the next time you and Phil travel south let me know, we would love it if you could stop by and visit with us.

Still got your costumes???? Ready to go again this year?????We have booked again for this year and next. We have such a good time on the cruises. We'll be staying at the Radisson again, maybe for 2 night this time. Bill was thinking about a fishing excursion on the Friday before we sailed. He said that some of the restuarants by the port had headboat to take people on fishing trips for a day. I hope you and Phil decide to go, dinners on us Friday night.

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Welcome back Estelle!!!

My maths modular went quite well I think. The first paper was really easy and the last question on the second paper was the only one I really struggled with. Infact, it's been a rather good day alround really.

 

[ehtpnt]

Hi Guys,
Ginger, next time we head south I will let you know and we'll try and arrange something.
Jan, HINT: the first one is from what I would call a teen flick, one of Elzas' favorites.
HINT: the second one was originally said by something or someone not human. That is a really good hint, you should get it immediately.
Had to buy new winter coat this morning as I tried to bathe in gasoline. Was filling the car and went to move the nozzle and it did a number on the side of the car, my coat, my gloves and a bit on my shoes. The smell of gas was over powering. So the coat has been in the washer for a while with the gloves. I have the strangest things happen to me.
Well cutting this short as I think I will change my clothes before I zip off to the day care center.

Estelle

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Welcome back Estelle! I'm not sure about your first quote, but the second one is from Star Tours. Right after the robot says that there an AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!