July 27 - 7 Day Eastern Cruise

[drl]

Zoomommy, Chase just had to get over his fear of going under on his own. It wasn't anything I did. Last summer he took swim lessons and would get his face wet just for a second, but didn't really enjoy going under. I really think it was us going 3-4 times a week to the pool this year that did it. There's a large shallow end where he can touch bottom but still swim around if he wants to. We've always gone to the river all summer, but only on weekend afternoons. By the end of the day the kids would be more adventurous, but it was like starting over the next time we went. By going to the pool so often, it seemed like he retained more of his confidence from one visit to the next and was able to build on it rather than "start over". My oldest, Conner, pretty much did the same thing. One day he just decided he wasn't afraid to go under and from then on he's been a fish. So don't sweat it, I think they do it when they're ready. I don't think there's much you can do except to take them swimming as often as you can and encourage them.

About this weather, do we get to look forward to cool ocean breezes at least? It's been so hot here, we've been having severe thunderstorms several nights a week. DH and I are getting tired of cleaning up limbs from the yard! Two trees and an air conditioning unit in our neighborhood got struck by lightning this week! So I guess we should be thankful we just have fallen limbs. Check ya later!

 

[ldb1030]

DRL- Five of our nine will be doing the "under 2 flags" on St. Maarten while the other four will be doing the Regatta!!!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

"About this weather, do we get to look forward to cool ocean breezes"

oh ... yes ... I remember ... it will be hurricane season

Marco

 

[ZooMommy]

Originally posted by marco1
"About this weather, do we get to look forward to cool ocean breezes"

oh ... yes ... I remember ... it will be hurricane season

Marco

Marco.... I'm going to have to toss you overboard.... Before I do, though, make sure Laura has your wallet with all your credit cards, your KTTW and traveler's cheques!

 

[beachgirls]

Well, ZOOMOMMY if we can't get him thrown overboard - I'm sure we can throw him in one of the pools on board!!!!!LOL I'm sure everyone would love to help -

 

[ZooMommy]

Originally posted by beachgirls
Well, ZOOMOMMY if we can't get him thrown overboard - I'm sure we can throw him in one of the pools on board!!!!!LOL I'm sure everyone would love to help -

TYLA! You're so vicious!!! Great minds think alike; I LOVE it! Marco may not, but it might help to wet down his "dry" sense of humour, huh?! Poor Marco, having to take such abuse before he even gets to embark.... Somehow, I can't help but think that Laura may agree with us!

 

[beachgirls]

Your so right - I'm sure she's just looking for a reason to have a hand in pushing him in a pool - HA, HA - that way he can only blame us and not her LOL

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Any man on board?

Marco

 

[beachgirls]

WAAAIIIIT a minute MARCO - POLO - just been waiting to say that - hey - that would make for a great game for us all in a pool - you can't be calling in for help - you have to wait for them to join in themselves - no pleading for help!!!!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I think I'll cruise to Alaska ...
Marco

 

[ZooMommy]

Originally posted by marco1
Any man on board?

Marco

Well, there WOULD'VE been you and Russell, but since you two prefer swimming over carrying our packages.... I guess you're outta luck, I mie amico! Looks like y'all will be squalo food!

 

[Cyberkashi]

My daughter 5 1/2, husband, and I are going. We are on desk seven and hope to have the late seating. We booked through DVM and do not have our docs yet. I am getting nervous. Do you all have your docs?

 

[D A P & I]

Welcome Cyberkashi we are glad to have you a board We do not have our documents either. We went through AAA. Iam sure all is fine.
You have to watch this group the women are out to get Marco, poor thing is think of Alaska.
Isn't it great we can have all this fun and we all have never met. Just think of all the fun we will have when we do at the pool. Oh watch out Marco, don't stand to close to the edge, Tyla and Tracy will be close by
Anyway let us know your names, so we know what to call you, Hey you! Just is so plain.
Only a few more weeks gang and we are there!

Anne


(grandparents)

 

[beachgirls]

I also want to say welcome aboard. My sister (paintballbusters) and I received our docs about 2 weeks ago I believe. We went through DCL to book our trip - but I'm sure your docs will be here shortly. You'll have to tell us all about yourselves. I'll be having a sign on the ship near Goofy's Family Pool that says "Beachgirls & Co. Party Here" so everyone that's joined in on this thread can find each other. I believe we are going to try and meet around 3:00 p.m. upon arrival on the ship.

Glad to have you aboard

OHHHH - MARCO -- BOO! DID I SCARE YOU JUST NOW WHEN ME AND TRACY SNEAKED UP BEHIND YOU??? LOL - BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL AROUND THE POOLS????? OHH WHAT A COINCIDENT - WE'RE GOING TO MEET AROUND GOOFY'S FAMILY POOL??*&*&^^ BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL - LOL LOL

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hey girls ! Totally agree!!
Toss DH overboard ... just save the videocamera !!!!!
I want to keep wonderful memories of you all !!!!!!!!!

Zoomommy : maybe we'd better save Russell ... we need someone to carry our BIG packages !!!!!!!!!


WELLCOME ABOARD to Jami, Scott and Jazmyn ... our "ONBOARD FAMILY" is fast growing !!! LOL

Can't wait to meet everyone !!!!!!!!
Laura

( In this very moment Marco is "hard - earning" the money I'll spend in St. Thomas' jewellers ... while he will be feeding squalos ! )

 

[beachgirls]

Glad to hear from you Laura - good to her Marco's earning his keep LOL - just counting the days down here in Oklahoma. I still need to get my luggage !!!! Pretty bad, huh!!!

Can't wait to meet everyone - we're going to have to much fun!!!!

Talk to you all soon,

Tyla

 

[ZooMommy]

Welcome aboard, Jami, Scott & Jazmyn! Now, Scott, unless you want to join Marco and Russell (my dh) as squalo (shark) food, you need to do EXACTLY as we women say and you can save your hide! The rules are simple - hand over your cash, credit cards and traveler's cheques to Jami for "safekeeping!" The other Scott, Buzz and Doug need to pay attention, too! Where IS Buzz, anyway? I sure hope we didn't scare him off! Drl, you might wanna warn your dh, too! LOL I was talking to my MIL this morning telling her what we've been posting on here (and poor Marco has just about decided he's headed in the opposite direction) and I thought she was going to have a coronary from laughing! She did say, at first, that we couldn't toss Russell over, but after she thought about it, she volunteered to bring her large luggage carrier so we could handle our packages.... I just adore that woman!

Tyla, I think you'd better get a move on and get some luggage.... we ONLY HAVE about 25 more days and of course, you have to comparison shop and make sure that luggage will hold about 2000# and still roll. Russell has been making snide comments about whether or not Devin and I have finished our shopping for clothes (DUH... you'd think he'd know by now that women are NEVER finished shopping for clothes or jewelry...)

On an off note, I'd really appreciate prayers for my sister who will be having surgery tomorrow (she's severely obese and is having her stomach banded, whatever that is) She refused to have me come to Houston to stay with her because she didn't want me flying if there are any more cowardly attacks. So I will sit here and pray and probably cry because I didn't go anyway. She has plenty of help, but I've always panicked whenever my loved ones have been in the hospital and Dr. Tracy hasn't been there to mother them! LOL

Now I'm going to go sort thru our cruise stuff and see what can be discarded (certainly not mine or Devin's stuff!)

 

[beachgirls]

My prayers are with you and your family. I know a lady here where I work at that had her stomach stappled due to obesity. It was a very hard surgery for her, but she made it through without complications. I'm glad your not flying around the 4th but I know you want to be there with her. They say, of course, that the 4th is not the best time to travel due to the terrorist stuff- but I think that can probably be said for anytime you fly not just the 4th.

Well, as far as my luggage I'm waiting on my SISTER!!! (do you hear that sis) my birthday was May 31 and I still have no luggage (LOL) I know she's been very, very busy and when we do go to shop, I pretty much put what I need on the back burner to get what my girls need. My oldest turns 16 in August so we're doing the car thing - just bought her the tiger/leopard (whichever) skin seat covers and steering wheel cover. - Next is tires, etc. never ending, but she deserves it as she's a good kid.

MARCO - POLO - even if you went to ALASKA - I'm sure we'd find you sooner or later!!!!!!

 

[D A P & I]

Tracy our prayers are with your sister and you. My SIL had it done about two years ago. It is very hard the first few weeks, a lot of vomiting (sorry). She lost one hundred pounds, and now needs to have a tummy tuck.
I am very large and short, but I don't think I could go through it. I am not to tough. I am sure your sis will do great,and she will enjoy the results
We did some of our shopping, but we didn't buy new clothes. Just bought the basic needs.
other than missing our documents we are ready.
Doug is back at work today after a two month layoff At least the cruise is paid for.
May we all have a blessed and safe Holiday, God will see this nation thru and our stars and stripes will shine brighter than ever!

Anne


(grandparents)

 

[Cyberkashi]

Well, this is beginning to shape up like a cruise where the girls rule. Jazmyn and I are all for that. I am sure that Scott will set a good example for the other hubbies.

We are a little atypical in some aspects of our relationship. For one, he is usually trying to get me to spend money on myself. He usually says, "If you like it, buy it." (Send your DHs by for some lessons).

But he probably says it because I don't often take him up on the offer. If it's for the house...yes. If it's for Jazi...absolutely. If it's for me...well, sometimes. So even though we don't always have enough to go around (who does?) money & spending is not usually one of argument triggers.

About us....

Scott and I are both computer technology professionals. I am more management, design, and architecture. Scott is more programming, databases, and backend structures.

I am very into Victorian/Art Deco period architecture, decorating, and culture. Scott is very into music (Chamber music to hard rock) and plays several instruments. I play some guitar, a smidgeon of hammer dulcimer, and like to sing. We both like to dance. All three of love all sorts of games and typically prefer parties with friends than the disco/night club scene. That gives you the overview.

If I haven't bored you to tears, we can learn more about each other on the trip.