July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 3

[eeyorelvr10]

OK completey here but just wanted to say. I was trolling the airwaves today and came across a link from your side of the pond people - your Britain's Got talent?

Well, they were referencing the little girl that sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow?" One word - WOW!!!! I can't believe she's only 6 yo! What a wonderkid. Then, when they panned to the judges, I saw lo and behold my favorite villian - Simon Cowell. So now I understand Andrew's comment about America keeping him here. He doesn't judge our version here - Just Piers Morgan (?) does, and he does a fair job of playing Simon over here and Simon's name is very noticeable in the credits. This season, we got Sharon Osbourne playing the bleeding heart but I must say, after getting over her voice (and now - before anyone says anything - I never watched the Osbourne's - couldn't stomach that series ) I sorta like her - she's really seems like a nice lady. And then or course we got our resident scandal maker The Hof! Minus Kitt of course!

Then I went on to see the clip of the "frog that is a prince." OMG! That man was fantastic! I had tears and goose-'pimples' (although we call them goosebumps on this side ) Course, I would feel so much better if I could say with any confidence that I knew something about opera. I don't but someone tell me that he was AWESOME!

Anyone please?

 

[eeyorelvr10]

This is my 3000thpost!

WOW - Congrats - that really is something!

Only fair since I gave one to Andrew!

 

[JustJus]

 

[JustJus]

Hey Laura and

Think quite a few families with "young men" end up in same situation at some point. They just get angry... . You're doing the very best you can do- all you can do really. Keep on living your life, never gonna be dull!

PS What are those bags?? Look special!

 

[JustJus]

OK completey here but just wanted to say. I was trolling the airwaves today and came across a link from your side of the pond people - your Britain's Got talent?

Well, they were referencing the little girl that sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow?" One word - WOW!!!! I can't believe she's only 6 yo! What a wonderkid. Then, when they panned to the judges, I saw lo and behold my favorite villian - Simon Cowell. So now I understand Andrew's comment about America keeping him here. He doesn't judge our version here - Just Piers Morgan (?) does, and he does a fair job of playing Simon over here and Simon's name is very noticeable in the credits. This season, we got Sharon Osbourne playing the bleeding heart but I must say, after getting over her voice (and now - before anyone says anything - I never watched the Osbourne's - couldn't stomach that series ) I sorta like her - she's really seems like a nice lady. And then or course we got our resident scandal maker The Hof! Minus Kitt of course!

Then I went on to see the clip of the "frog that is a prince." OMG! That man was fantastic! I had tears and goose-'pimples' (although we call them goosebumps on this side ) Course, I would feel so much better if I could say with any confidence that I knew something about opera. I don't but someone tell me that he was AWESOME!

Anyone please?

He is the only entrant I've seen and he is AMAZING

 

[JustJus]

Tag extension! Trying not to be too grateful because I'm getting tough!

Ta very much

 

[JustJus]

I heard that our CD will probably be Brett?

I heard that too- that they'd split the summer half/half?

Laura, JoAnn, Maryann congratulations, love the new tags .....keeping my eyes peeled now for any I've missed

 

[AnnaS]

Thx, in case you're wondering, I am the "Croc Queen" at my school and I won an award for wearing them.......how many of our group has Crocs????

I do not but I have been dying to buy/wear them. They never feel comfortable when I try them on.

 

[JustJus]

I am afraid I will get far behind.....right now I am trying to stay caught up.
My DS graduates from HS on Monday and I will not be around for a while this weekend and Monday ...I can't stand the thought of 100 pages to go though!
Lisa

Ready for Monday? Feeling much better too I hope

New posters to this thread:
Please let me know if you want lanyards ASAP. I might be able to have the vendor add some more one if you let me know now. I only have 5 lanyards left and it sounds like those are taken. Follow the link below for more detailed information and pm me if you can or have a regular poster on this thread pm me for you if you do not have access to private messages yet.

What does everyone, think, should I go ahead and add some more lanyards on?

I'm thinking I should email the vendor and add a few more lanyards.

Think that's a good/thoughtful idea. I'll cover the cost of a 5/6 and take them if they end up surplus. I can give you the $$ in Barcelona?

yeah

I just past my 600th post on this thread

Congrats, tho I don't know when you have the time between lanyards, dog shows and that other thing......erm...oh yeah...life!!

Thx, as I said, it's the picture, wait until you see us in person!!!

Do you think the photos are going to be no help at all then and that none of us will be able to recognise each other?
We going to be looking out all week for those beautiful people we met on the boards!

 

[AnnaS]

To me the question is.........to bring or not to bring............I'm bringing....

Are you planning on taking out a whole/full roll out of your backpackl?

Could you imagine how many of those little charmins rolls we would need four a family of five ($1 each?)

I think everyone is going to be rolling before we leave .

Here's a little something to get started

 

[AnnaS]

I have a question for anybody and everybody.

If one in your party is not with you upon check-in, can they check in later?

Here's the situation. And sorry to bring my scandals here but here's the situation. Remember several weeks back where I asked for prayers due to scary home situation?

Well, that problem has sorta resolved itself. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on who you ask, my oldest DS will not be travelling with us. We have gone round and round about it and it really saddens my heart that we cannot travel as a family. But I finally broke down and acted the adult and extended an olive branch which was denied. So actually this is a good thing because now it absolves any guilt I would have felt from leaving him behind. (Not to mention any possible - ok not possible - INEVITABLE fights with the older two). My son has chosen to not be a part of the family which is something that most families will go through with any headstrong young man coming into his own. So now, we are a family of 4 with a BFF. However, since today was the last day before getting a 50% penalty, we are in the process of finding a replacement to take his place. DD20 has a friend that wanted to go but due to differences with DS, she did not come with us originally. Now, she is trying to get the time off.

The problem is that she will probably not be traveling with us there and possibly traveling back alone on disembarkation day. If we, as a group of 5 instead of 6 check in, can that be done? And maybe possible have her check in later? Or do we all have to check in together? We are possibly looking at getting Disney transfers as she is a young lady of 20 also and we don't really relish traveling to the airport on embarkation day. OY! Can you imagine?

If anyone has had this problem or experience, I would greatly appreciate your opinion. I know that at PC, FL, DH drops us off while he returns the rental while I proceed to check-in with his passport. However, since the girl is traveling she is using it. Can we do a staggered check-in?

Thanks for letting me air out guys. This is one of the major reasons that I was just lollygagging away at the boards these last few weeks. I was trying to DIS-tract myself with funny, witty, DIS-tractions. Thank you for all the laughs you have all provided me at a time I really could have used it.

Thank you and now maybe you all can understand what having you as a 2nd family means to me. You were there when I was down.....wait - isn't that a song? Bette Midler????? Wind Beneath My Wings?

Sorry - I was getting sappy and had to lighten the mood.

Thanks for listening guys. :

Laura I apologize for not remembering the family/scary situation. I am sure it was and is still hard on you.

I do not have an answer to your question - I would call dcl - they might not even know the check-in procedure. Perhaps someone else has an answer and has done this.

Good luck and we all have "kids", little ones, little headaches - big ones, bigger headaches.

We are all here for you

 

[AnnaS]

On our way to Great Falls tomorrow for softball. I may take my laptop with me so I don't get too far behind. If not, have a great weekend all!!

And, I am answering/replying to threads that are 10 pages behind.

 

[AnnaS]

my back was bad so went to bed really early - I never checked my email or else I would have seen the one from jon telling me to watch

Sorry to hear that Helen - hope you feel better soon.

 

[AnnaS]

These are too much -

 

[AnnaS]

Okay,

I think I am all caught up more or less and hope I did not miss anyone -

wait I did - Mary Jo - Great Pictures

 

[JustJus]

And, I am answering/replying to threads that are 10 pages behind.

you got a mini !

 

[salliep]

OMG.... Pirate TP!!!!!!!! Where else but here would you see that!!!!!! What a fun way to wake up in the morning!!!

 

[lovebeast]

Racheal, whom I love, told me she will be doing the first few Med cruises and then she goes off contract and someone else would end the Med and bring the Magic home.....not sure who we will have....hopefully Tacheal, if we get real lucky!!

i think it will be brent.

 

[salliep]

Thank you Tag Fairy for my new tag... I love it!!!!! ......

But really... picture it.. almost 300 people wearing propeller beanie hats sailing off...waving black pirate TP streamers in the breeze.....with bright lime green ribbons attached to our bags and shirts.....
can you picture it?????? Can you ???????

 

[JustJus]

Welcome to Mark, Heidi and family. Glad you found us here. I have absolutely no idea what page I read this morning I can't keep up anymore

Yes, welcome

One question and will check here again later - the pictures you guys are all posting, are they coming directly from a digital camera?
(Don't make fun of me - a first grader knows more about this than I do )

Anna, if you don't have a digital camera, you might be able to scan in the pictures and save as a .jpg file. Then you can upload to photobucket.
Maryann

That's how I did mine

Congrats on the shower. Tonite I am hosting a 16th birthday party. DH, DS 13 and DS 12 ditched me - actually I asked them to. Wish me luck!!

Glad the party went well- DD loves a programme on TV called My Super Sweet 16 about kids in America celebrating- she's starting to get some big ideas!!

How about at our meet on Sunday or at night on our last sea day?

Think Sunday sounds good?

Hi all,

Thought I would add pics of our family so you could recognize us.

Mary Jo- love all your pics. Looks like a nice lot of breakfasts!

This is my 3000thpost!

Wow! Congratulations

Good luck and we all have "kids", little ones, little headaches - big ones, bigger headaches.

OMG.... Pirate TP!!!!!!!! Where else but here would you see that!!!!!! What a fun way to wake up in the morning!!!

Like your tag!