May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 5

[Jhalkias]

We had a fairly quick walk into town but it was busy of course. John bought some trainers at a sports shop that is closing down and then we had had enough!!!

Trainers?

 

[JLSE50]

I thought I was going nuts because I lost two pairs of glasses and now I have just lost my reading glasses too. I thought I was going nuts.....but came to find out it was Angel, the dog, taking them off my living room table and bringing them outside and chewing them up everytime I went to the bathroom. It was out of spite because she was jealous because the cat always came into the bathroom with me and I would shut the door and keep Angel out. She has been taking my bags of cheerios too. She just started doing this to my stuff recently. She used to do it to John's stuff. Now she has switched over to taking mine. What an odd puppydog she is. She's so bad.

What an amazing story. At least you are not losing your memory.

Reminds me of a kiddo I used to work with who had severe vision loss but hated his glasses. They were pretty darn expensive and so Mom was upset shen a couple pair were lost. One day she saw him standing by the kitchen garbage can and pushing them under something else. She never thought that a two year old could do that.

From then on the lid stayed on that can and other waste baskets were emptied s-l-o-w-l-y.

Jan

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I don't know. I didn't know it was a re-make, so I guess it's the new one. It was in the new release section at the video store, so probably was the re-make. It was yucky.

But I just finished "Georgia Rule" and LOVED it! Made me cry. I usually hate movies that make me cry, but needed it today. Been so down the last couple months, I just can't get out of this funk. I think the real reason for my tiredness all the time and not wanting to go out with friends, memory loss, etc. is due to how down I've been, but have been in denial. Just overwhelmed with lots of things in life right now and not coping very well. I don't think my limited county health plan has any type of coverage for seeking counseling or anything, so I'll try to just set up appointments with the pastor at church.

My mom might come to town tomorrow but I don't want her to see the state of my house. Her criticism will add to my frustration I'm sure. Trying to force myself to clean, but just want to be on the couch and cry instead. What the heck is wrong with me?!

OK.....that was TMI! Sorry. Please don't think I'm nutso....just going through a rough patch.

Holly sweetie.....you have so many things going on right now.....it's all the uncertainties and changes......you're unable to be in school right now which is what you need for your happiness. Tyler has been sick and you don't know the full extent or the fix for those problems yet. Much less the financial burden you're carrying for school expenses and Tyler's illness. Gee I wonder why you could be a little depressed right now. Then Blake doesn't even know what you're going thru and he seems too caught up in his own troubles right now and can't be there for you in yours at the moment. Sure, I wonder why you just can't shake it this time.......Holly, don't beat yourself up. Just accept where you are in life at the moment and take one baby step at a time to change it and move thru it. The day will come when all this is so far behind you, but you're in the thick of it right now. We love you and send you our support and love and many many real hugs when we can. You'll be ok. Just feel what you do for now, you have good reason. Know that you'll get thru it even when it seems impossible and to be bombarding you all at once. It's ok. It's going to be fine. It's just a mess right now and that's ok too.....out of the ashes the phoenix will rise. You need to be here so that you can get to where you're going.

 

[fourmcds]

Dinner Mates:

We have only been on 1 cruise, but I was pretty bummed when we were at a table all by ourselves. It turned out fine, but I was hoping to meet some other people at dinner. It was only a 3 day, so I am not too sure how much bonding would have happened, but this time, I know we have great table mates!!!!

V...my girls were just like Samantha...at first I was really sad that they didn't want to stay and eat with us, then Scott looked at me and mentioned that we could have a glass of wine and sit in quiet and off the girls were to the clubs

 

[calmom]

well...so far I've managed to cook and eat breakfast, finish my book that I didn't finish last night...then fell asleep on the couch! Oy!

Oh, I did run a spy sweep on my computer and captured 28 bad guys
Now I'll run the anti virus sweep too!



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IT'S PAST 7AM!!!! (But please stay!)
Lisa

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly, your medical doctor can help with depression.

I'll check. They bounce me around to somebody different each time I go, but hopefully somebody will listen to me. I'll call on Monday. I don't even know if that's my problem for sure, just a guess.

 

[LiserAnn]

A quick post of pictures then I should go to bed since it is like 4:30am LOL. Here are two casual dresses I bought. Same dress in two different colors. I figure they can be dressed up with different jewelry and shoes and will be comfy.

Here is the Nordstroms model wearing it on the website to get a better idea of what it looks like on.

Marr-love the dresses! You can do so much with them!!!

 

[txtwins2000]

Sunshine in Oregon AGAIN!!! The deck is wet, so we had rain in the night. But, oh my!! Two weekends in a row with sunshine!!!

Not this part of OR! We woke up to snow and it's still trying!!! But we're heading to the Portland area soon...so keep the sunshine!!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly....
Sorry you are going through a rough patch. I think it is going around right now. Our business saying is "Great in 08" but it certainly has been less than that to date. Not sure why, but for many that i know it has been more like "Stress in 08". I know that doesn't sound as good so I am still certain that Great in 08 will happen, I'm just sitting here patiently waiting for it!!!!!

I hope it will happen. But at least the cruise is for sure, so it's nice to have something to look forward to. I'm VERY grateful!

 

[fourmcds]

Trainers?

sneakers, right Marilyn????I might remember something from my 6 months living in England over 20 years ago!

 

[LiserAnn]

Here is the Vivienne Tam dress I bought that my son told me I looked like a cow when I tried it on. I said "what!!!! a cow??" My son (who is 4) said the "colors are same as cows" So here I thought I looked more like one of the 101 Dalmations myself.

I don't think the dress looks like "cow" dress at all. It's darling.

 

[fourmcds]

Not this part of OR! We woke up to snow and it's still trying!!! But we're heading to the Portland area soon...so keep the sunshine!!!

Sunshine up here too!!! Everyone in the rest of the country must think we are silly getting excited about the sun being out, but really this is a cause for celebration. We had about 5 weeks where the sun never showed up!

 

[LiserAnn]

Happy Days. . . we just got our room assignment!

Joseph

Joseph-PM me with your cabin # and I'll get it added to the "MASTER LIST". I crack up every time I type that for some reason. Sounds so "official".

 

[HollyTyler]

Trainers?

They're SHOES John! Gym shoes, running shoes, athletic shoes, whatever you call them, but that type.

 

[LisaG520]

Wow everyone was chatty last night and this morning I have like 15 pages to catch up on!!!

For some reason - this really cracks me up! I go for about 36 hrs before mine "talk" to me after their shots - I got them done in Jan. BTW,mine are but one looks like a cat and acts like one - does that count?

Wow 36 hours is long! Ours were back to normal before bedtime. We're warm and give off heat - pretty much all you need to bribe a cat when you don't ever turn your heat on. And in the summer we come home and give them catnip - the cat version of DODs! And we all know DODs make everyone happy

 

[CruzDirectorKaren]

On this subject, we have been very fortunate to have wonderful table mates and the surprise of "who are we going to get?" is as fun as the cruise. Our first cruise we were seated with a family that we have stayed in touch with for several years now and probably will know them forever. On our next cruise we were seated with another family that spoke little English, but we learned a lot about them and their country. The next 2 cruises we sat with Dissers that we became best friends with from dismeets and several after we were onboard (who are on this cruise too!) And on the last cruise many of us table hopped. It was so much fun learning what everyone did during their day and getting to know new people outside of our circle of friends.

Our first table mates told me that DCL does an expert job of matching people to "like" people (professionals, kids/no kids, ages etc.) I don't know if that is true or not, but we've been very lucky in this way.

So, for those of you who are unsure... throw it out there, meet new folks. That is the fun of the disboards. Everyone finds something they have in common with someone else somewhere onboard. The bigger the table the more options you have of rotating who you sit with. We had a table of 12 and each night we'd trade who we sat with and even traded other tables when someone was eating at Palo (remember the rotating dinner partners CruzdirectorKaren?) and we even had special treats sent to us from other tables (Seaulater!) Put it out there, try on someone new. My friend's family always eats alone because they are embarassed by their children, but come on it's family environment, maybe their kids could learn from other kids.
(of course, everyone understands the romantic cruises, the quiet cruises etc.)[/QUOTE]

We had more fun each night seeing who was going to make it to dinner or not. Usually we knew who had plans for the next night we just rotated another couple in too. Also even though we had seating for our children very few nights did they join us. The kids did not want to come for dinner with us but wanted dinner in the kid's club.

We did have a bad experience on our very first disney cruise with our table mates, but after speaking to our Dis friends we changed tables and boy we were happy. We were moved to table with a boy that is 3 months younger than our daughter but that didn't matter. They had a blast at together. We would barely get through the appretizer and they wanted to go to the club. They are American and live in Germany and we totally keep in touch. They had to cancel for this cruise because the husband is going to Iraq for a couple of months.

On our second half of the cruise, 11 day med cruise, we sat with all diser's and their families. Now we see them and keep in touch with them. Dinner was our highlight of the day just to see what everyone else had done for the day and see what everyone else was going to do the next day. We even had a great outing in Barcelona to a nice restaurant for lunch...

Now we have little mini meets here and there and keep in touch. It's great experience, please do not past it up!

 

[LisaG520]

I presume it is the cats you are talking about there!!!!!

Yep!

 

[fourmcds]

Holly....if you still have Bobby, hide his eyes for this post
Got this today from a friend and thought I would pass it on....who would have thought bananas were studied this much!
Going Bananas!


A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a re cent survey undertaken by MIND amongs t people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, a nd lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many ot her cultures see bananas as a 'cooli ng' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet ca n cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes? ? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...poli sh with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !

 

[calmom]

Holly sweetie.....you have so many things going on right now.....it's all the uncertainties and changes......you're unable to be in school right now which is what you need for your happiness. Tyler has been sick and you don't know the full extent or the fix for those problems yet. Much less the financial burden you're carrying for school expenses and Tyler's illness. Gee I wonder why you could be a little depressed right now. Then Blake doesn't even know what you're going thru and he seems too caught up in his own troubles right now and can't be there for you in yours at the moment. Sure, I wonder why you just can't shake it this time.......Holly, don't beat yourself up. Just accept where you are in life at the moment and take one baby step at a time to change it and move thru it. The day will come when all this is so far behind you, but you're in the thick of it right now. We love you and send you our support and love and many many real hugs when we can. You'll be ok. Just feel what you do for now, you have good reason. Know that you'll get thru it even when it seems impossible and to be bombarding you all at once. It's ok. It's going to be fine. It's just a mess right now and that's ok too.....out of the ashes the phoenix will rise. You need to be here so that you can get to where you're going.

Very beautifully put.....Hang in there Holly. I think a lot of us on the boards have gone through these things...even going to an urgent care place might help, and I'm sure your insurance would cover it. Sometimes talking to a physician helps....maybe Kaylee has some suggestions... (might have already post as I haven't caught up yet). Lisa

 

[LisaG520]

Hey post a pic of your "preview" of your dress. It won't help you tomorrow since I am posting so very late but I think these work great for making sure you do not slip and slide in the rain. All their products work great with high heels in my opinion.

I need to get some of those - I have trouble walking in heels even on carpet.