May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 4

[mishoe01]

Monica, you are not wanting a WW class onboard ship are you?

I tried WW 1x years (and years) ago, but didn't feel comfortable getting weighed in every week infront of others so stopped going.

I figure this would just be an excuse for another DIS get together

 

[MrsMork]

I went for the mask fitting yesterday, and did walk away w/ my cpap machine. I'm going to MD this weekend (and still need to buy the distilled water and surge protector) so will not start w/ it until probably Tuesday. Kind of cute...it even came w/ it's own carrying bag.

You are going to feel SO much better when you start using it.

 

[granmaz]

I want to say that all you who I have met, and those others here I have yet to meet, you do NOT deserve any of the negative 'fat' or other horrible comments that relatives and probably 'friends' too have said to you in the past. You are beautiful, lovely people and all deserve to be happy in the skin you are in.

 

[mishoe01]

You are going to feel SO much better when you start using it.

I told the respitory therapist yesterday - all I want is to feel rested finally. I'm exhausted of being exhausted

How long did it take you Angie to feel better?

 

[granmaz]

I tried WW 1x years (and years) ago, but didn't feel comfortable getting weighed in every week infront of others so stopped going.

I figure this would just be an excuse for another DIS get together

Now that is better. Chocolate covered strawberries, Rosa Regale etc!!!!!

 

[JLSE50]

Well been to the hairdressers this morning. I had a little moan about how he did it last time, but of course it was my hair at fault!!

Anyway he has cut loads off and put highlights through. It suits me much better, but he keeps saying 'we' are growing this (pointing to top of hair)down, then proceeds to cut it!!! I love it though - until I wash it that is!

We might just be getting somewhere with it by the time the cruise comes along.

Also - it costs an arm and a leg!!! Frightening.

That's why I let God handle the highlights (some people call it "grey" but I know better) and I cut it. I cannot stand the ego and the expense of some beauticians.

Jan

 

[MrsMork]

I told the respitory therapist yesterday - all I want is to feel rested finally. I'm exhausted of being exhausted

How long did it take you Angie to feel better?

It is DrHug who has one at our house. First couple of nights he had to get used to it. Then he slept, and slept, and dreamed and dreamed! He was having an "event" 50 some times per hour, so essentially waking almost every minute or so. No REM sleep for years and they told him he would "make up" all that dream time. Maybe a week before he was feeling really rested. He used to go to work, come home, sleep on the couch until I woke him for dinner, go back to the couch to watch tv and sleep more until I woke him to go to bed. Then he would drag out of bed and do it all over again. Weekends he spent "sleeping" trying to get rested, but as we found he was never really sleeping.

Short answer....about a week of lots of real sleep.

 

[HollyTyler]

I want to say that all you who I have met, and those others here I( have yet to meet, you do NOT deserve any of the negative 'fat' or other horrible comments that relatives and probably 'friends' too have said to you in the past. You are beautiful, lovely people and all deserve to be happy in the skin you are in.

Well said Marilyn! And 100% true!

 

[Mom323]

Small binoculars? Mug, Disney glass?I

We are bringing binoculars. Mugs and glasses are cute, but I don't want to have to pack them. Cigars are out, we still have some from DGS birth.

He likes craisins, so that's an idea.

Maybe a pack of cards and a soduko book.

Fodor's or Frommers Mexico may be a good idea as well.

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Actually that was true with her. She had a horrible, horrible young life. And she was just so jealous of young women having a good time of it. All of us (DILs, her daughter, and granddaughters) got the same treatment when we were mid teens thru late 20s. I married DrHug when I was 17 and had no idea why she treated me the way she did, then it was her daughter, then other dil, then the granddaughters when they hit that age. She really did have a sad life, we found out much later after she passed and was never helped to deal with her issues so she just became angry and bitter. We do so wish she would have talked with anyone of us.

Some of the issues I have been dealing with concern my relationship with my mother when she was alive. She had a very rough childhood, her father abused her mother and all three girls were pretty much neglected because their parents worked all the time. Anyway, she never seemed to have time for me or my problems. They were always too trivial. Being the emotional one in the family I cried a lot too. Always told to buck up and get past it. Finally when she died I did and that is when I started having problems. Problem was, I knew she loved, just didn't know how to show it. I know, looking back now, that she was very jealous of me.

Does anyone know if DCL does/would hold Weight Watchers meetings onboard? The only time I successfully lost weight was with Weight Watchers (which means I'd better start going again if I'm going to lose this weight before the cruise. 12 pounds to go). Anyway, DCL has the Friends of Bill W. meetings. I just wondered about WW since we'll be onboard for 2 weeks. Maybe that's the absolute last thing anybody wants to do on a cruise.

Confession time about "Friends of Bill W". I went on my first DCL cruise with my sister. We kept seeing the Friends of Bill W meetings in the Navigator and kept commenting on how there must be some kind of reunion group on board. We even joked about wanting to crash the party some morning to see what it was all about. Wouldn't we have gotten a surprise. It wasn't until I got home that my DH just gave me that "duh" look and said that's AA. I can just imagine any fellow passengers who overheard my sister and I and thought what a couple of nitwits.

I didn't know what it was until just now.

My grandmother told me that I was an old maid when I was 21 (or 22) as all her other granddaughters were already married by that age.

My grandmother told me the same thing. Actually she told my cousin and she told me. I waited until I was 47 and am the only who is not divorced and won't be because I waited to find the right man.

Monica, you must have missed my rant....We are ALL BEAUTIFUL!! And there were a lot of amens to that, so it must be correct!!

Yes, we are all beautiful! Some times that is the hardest thing to convince yourself of though. I admire Holly and those like her who were able to take the missteps of their parents and turn them in something positive. I really wish I hadn't been so sensitive back then, maybe I wouldn't be dealing with these now.

Carol

 

[tink1963]

Hey I have already ordered from Shirley. I just ordered a medium bucket for my daughter. It will have juice, M&M's, and other goodies in it. I am excited. It was REALLY expensive...so I hope it is worth it. Frankly, I was shocked at the price. But I know she will want a bucket and stuff for the beach. Ugh.

I ordered a basket for some friends who just got off the wonder yesterday. I had a tote filled with goodies and gifts and I too was shocked by the price. But my friend called me the day they boarded and said it was wonderful and she and her 2 DD loved it. So that made it worth the price.

 

[mishoe01]

It is DrHug who has one at our house. First couple of nights he had to get used to it. Then he slept, and slept, and dreamed and dreamed! He was having an "event" 50 some times per hour, so essentially waking almost every minute or so. No REM sleep for years and they told him he would "make up" all that dream time. Maybe a week before he was feeling really rested. He used to go to work, come home, sleep on the couch until I woke him for dinner, go back to the couch to watch tv and sleep more until I woke him to go to bed. Then he would drag out of bed and do it all over again. Weekends he spent "sleeping" trying to get rested, but as we found he was never really sleeping.

Short answer....about a week of lots of real sleep.

Thanks Angie - I've done this many a weekend too, but never felt like I got caught up.

 

[tink1963]

If it helps anyone, I'm a Weight Watchers meeting leader.

Very Cool. I am a weight watchers member. How long have you been a leader?

 

[HollyTyler]

Some of the issues I have been dealing with concern my relationship with my mother when she was alive. She had a very rough childhood, her father abused her mother and all three girls were pretty much neglected because their parents worked all the time. Anyway, she never seemed to have time for me or my problems. They were always too trivial. Being the emotional one in the family I cried a lot too. Always told to buck up and get past it. Finally when she died I did and that is when I started having problems. Problem was, I knew she loved, just didn't know how to show it. I know, looking back now, that she was very jealous of me.

Yes, we are all beautiful! Some times that is the hardest thing to convince yourself of though. I admire Holly and those like her who were able to take the missteps of their parents and turn them in something positive. I really wish I hadn't been so sensitive back then, maybe I wouldn't be dealing with these now.

Carol

 

[JLSE50]

Hi!
What jewelry do you sell? I'm an Executive Director 1 with Cookie Lee jewelry! Isn't it fun!!! Can't wait to hear from you!!! Maybe we could do something together? Just a thought!!!

Hmmmm.....interesting idea! Could be a big jewelry blowout! I sell lia sophia jewelry. Never heard of Cookie Lee, but will check it out!

If you each let The SISTERHOOD OF THIEVES know the websites for your wares, you might have some ORDERS to DELIVER on the SHIP!

Hmmm--$$$ for DODs or excursions.....

Jan

 

[granmaz]

We are bringing binoculars. Mugs and glasses are cute, but I don't want to have to pack them. Cigars are out, we still have some from DGS birth.

He likes craisins, so that's an idea.

Maybe a pack of cards and a soduko book.

Fodor's or Frommers Mexico may be a good idea as well.

If craisins are chocolate raisins then that would do for John too. Also a Sudoku book. Hey we're getting somewhere.

 

[mishoe01]

Some of the issues I have been dealing with concern my relationship with my mother when she was alive. She had a very rough childhood, her father abused her mother and all three girls were pretty much neglected because their parents worked all the time. Anyway, she never seemed to have time for me or my problems. They were always too trivial. Being the emotional one in the family I cried a lot too. Always told to buck up and get past it. Finally when she died I did and that is when I started having problems. Problem was, I knew she loved, just didn't know how to show it. I know, looking back now, that she was very jealous of me.



I didn't know what it was until just now.



My grandmother told me the same thing. Actually she told my cousin and she told me. I waited until I was 47 and am the only who is not divorced and won't be because I waited to find the right man.



Yes, we are all beautiful! Some times that is the hardest thing to convince yourself of though. I admire Holly and those like her who were able to take the missteps of their parents and turn them in something positive. I really wish I hadn't been so sensitive back then, maybe I wouldn't be dealing with these now.

Carol

Carol - we continue to have more & more in common.

 

[mishoe01]

I ordered a basket for some friends who just got off the wonder yesterday. I had a tote filled with goodies and gifts and I too was shocked by the price. But my friend called me the day they boarded and said it was wonderful and she and her 2 DD loved it. So that made it worth the price.

Shirley does beautiful and amazing work.

 

[taysmom]

Good friday morning all. I have successfully pawned off my daughter on a playdate! YEAH! She had one set up, but the child called this morning and is sick. So she called another friend and has one and is sitting her telling me to get ready.

For all the weight issues, heres my story...
Up until my 20's I couldn't keep weight on. BUT my sister was a rolly poly. So while growing up my sister took the brunt of my moms dissatisfaction. In turn, she now has serious food issues. Watches every bite, went so far as to have a tummy tuck in her early 20's. When she was pregnant only gained 15 pounds. I believed that she had an undiagnosed eating disorder in her 20's but my mom gave me crap, saying she looked good and leave it alone. Thats how much my mom doesn't care about how you loose, just that your thin. Now my mother was a huge girl growing up and then when she was 18 she decided to start losing and has been on weight watchers the balance of her life. Well, back to me, in my 20's the weight started coming on. By the time I got pregnant at 28 I let it all go and ate like a happy camper and put on 65 pounds! I have struggled through my 30's to take it off. BUT during that 10 years, my mother has always made comments and just like someones gma earlier, even when I lost weight, she said the SAME THING, you can tell cause I can see your wrinkles. I rarely speak with my mom even though she lives around the corner from my work. Because the first thing out of her mouth is not Hi, or nice to see you , but either have you lost weight or you need to lose weight. Like Holly and many others, I realized I am an adult and as long as I am happy with the way I look, I should not put myself or my daughter in situations where someone else has such a signifigant impact on my self esteem. So, I go over at holidays, but when my siblings are there too...as my protective shield! I agree that as adults we should put our older family in place and say it's none of their concern and mind their business. As women(and men) we know it's hard to loose once you put it on, but WE need to do it our own way at our own pace. Since I stopped seeing my mom regularly, I have lost almost 40lbs...coincidence...I think not!

So stay strong, and if you decide to lose DO IT FOR YOU! not for anyone else.

have a great friday!

Steph

 

[tink1963]

Does anyone know if DCL does/would hold Weight Watchers meetings onboard? The only time I successfully lost weight was with Weight Watchers (which means I'd better start going again if I'm going to lose this weight before the cruise. 12 pounds to go). Anyway, DCL has the Friends of Bill W. meetings. I just wondered about WW since we'll be onboard for 2 weeks. Maybe that's the absolute last thing anybody wants to do on a cruise.

I think it would be a great idea. I know that I will miss my friday meeting 3 times while I'm gone. I would even be interested in just a small gathering sometime during the trip. Just for the support that I will miss at my weekly meeting.