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

[eeyorelvr10]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

 

[lillygator]

ok...so hopefully I won't be driving the silver Durango - BUT a nice Gator blue one with DVD and wood grain like my truck....less miles and a little less $$....


wild, new cars in the past month, my mom, Expedition to an Izuzu Avenger (I think) Dsis ,,Blazer to a new Trailblazer, and now me!

 

[lillygator]

in its own weird way this kind of works out....my sis has a follow up appt on her lungs tomorrow in Sarasota....so I am going to try and leave work early so she can take me to Lakeland and on to Bartow to see the car.....my mom offered to drive me today but I was so over the dealers.

I am going to bed.....wish me luck!!

 

[iankh]

did any of you guys book this trip thru costco?
do they give you some sort of giftcard for booking thru them?

My understanding is that they do give a Costco giftcard.

 

[kimerinc]

John, Tell Sophia Savannah says Happy B-Day! We talked about her all day! Seriously!!

I hope Amy is doing well. I have never been so lonely as I am on overseas trips. I feel for her and I hope she is getting some time to see interesting things.


Sleepy today...

Kim

 

[GatorFamily]

Those were awesome!!!

I know we really loved ecochallenge

ok...so hopefully I won't be driving the silver Durango - BUT a nice Gator blue one with DVD and wood grain like my truck....less miles and a little less $$....


wild, new cars in the past month, my mom, Expedition to an Izuzu Avenger (I think) Dsis ,,Blazer to a new Trailblazer, and now me!

DVD in the car is soooo nice for the kids...we try to use it only on long trips but sometimes we use it around town.

My understanding is that they do give a Costco giftcard.

that's what they offered.

 

[GatorFamily]

oops double post

 

[Jhalkias]

John, Tell Sophia Savannah says Happy B-Day! We talked about her all day! Seriously!!

I hope Amy is doing well. I have never been so lonely as I am on overseas trips. I feel for her and I hope she is getting some time to see interesting things.


Sleepy today...

Kim

Kim,

Tell Savannah Sophia says HI!

Posting some photos from yesterday's party soon . . .

 

[Making_Memories]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

 

[iankh]

The weather here today in Chicago was really foul. It rained a good part of the day and thunder storms.

The streets are a mess because the snow and ice have dammed up the sewers so streets started to flood.

I have about 3 inches of ice outside my back door next to the garage. There's about an inch of water on top of the ice now.

Tonight it is suppose to drop down to 20 degrees.

I can just imagine the ice flow outside my back door!

Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if I go out the back door tomorrow and find the Titanic embedded out there!

My WW meetings had attendance that was way down. My 11:00 AM usually has 60 people. I think about 20 showed up this morning. Pity too, it was a great topic.

 

[Making_Memories]

in its own weird way this kind of works out....my sis has a follow up appt on her lungs tomorrow in Sarasota....so I am going to try and leave work early so she can take me to Lakeland and on to Bartow to see the car.....my mom offered to drive me today but I was so over the dealers.

I am going to bed.....wish me luck!!

Maybe it was meant to be then! Good luck in the morning.

 

[Jhalkias]

I told you guys it would be the next thread before I got these posted . . .

One of the gifts Sophia got yesterday was a painting set (acrylic) and she has set up a still life she wants to paint on the canvas that came with it. Daddy helped her draw the fruit.

Oh, and today, she got her American Girl stuff from Mom and Dad. A new bed, and several new outfits.

 

[Jhalkias]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

I now have a Blackberry, but wish I had the iPhone. Unfortunately, all of our work phones are Verizon. No iPhone with Verizon. I like the Blackberry and am getting more used to it, but from everything I have seen the iPhone would be much better - especially since I have a Mac at home.

One thing with the Blackberry that is making me crazy is the calendar. It will only sync with Outlook 2002 or higher. Believe it or not, we are still using Office '97.

It does play real nice with Sync in my Taurus, but the iPhone is compatible too. I bought a 4gb micro SD card for it, but when I try to sync with my Mac now, the phone reboots every time, and they are telling me it is a Verizon firmware problem. The BB is smaller, but that comes at a price with those tiny buttons for typing (I have the pearl). As far as web browsing, the browser on the BB is way inferior to Safari on the iPhone.

I do like having my email with me all the time though . . .

 

[Jhalkias]

OK, I promised some Harry Potter before bed tonight, so good night!

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

All I know about it I read on the website or here from a couple posts. It does look like great fun and I am wanting to learn more for sure. Having it explained in real life gps and all would be great. I bet there are others who would like to learn more as well. If you do give an impromptu how to on the ship count me in!

Well ok, if there is anyone else out there that is interested in doing a get to together about geocaching I'll see about putting some stuff together and go over some of the basics.

Just PM me if you are interested in this and I will try and arrange a time that is convenient to all.

 

[taysmom]

My problem is, I don't really need a phone. I just thought it was cool the way you could see the pictures. Actually, after my motorola flip phone I had before, I went low tech on the replacement phone. No camera, no flip, no text. Just a basic phone. It keeps dying on me..probably dropped it too many times. I just don't want to spend the money on an Iphone and have the larger bill. BUT, I still really want the phone...see my dilemma. It's not necessary but still. I work hard. I know that once this phone goes, I'll end up with the iphone. (maybe thats why it gets dropped so much...oops)
Keep on posting your good times with the iphones. I don't need much more prodding, but it helps!

 

[pjpoohbear]

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it. I really like that it gives us a good family outing (we are careful not to try and do caches that are too difficult for the kids). We also tend to do them when we are a long road trip as it helps to break up the monotony of the drive for the kids. And in general I don't like walking just walking's sake, so this gives me a purpose to the walk. Also, sometimes you can find out about places and things that are right in your own backyard that you never knew existed!

I will warn you however, it can be quite frustrating. One cache took me 3 attempts to find it. I thought it would be an easy find one day, so I went out on my way home from work to find out, traipsed around the bush in my shirt and tie and dress shoes and came up empty. took my nephew with me another time and still no luck. Took the girls out and find out it was right under my nose all 3 times!!
.....
Geocaching can be fun and rewarding and really doesn't have to cost that much.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions. Just one caveat: I am by no means an expert. I am still pretty green at this myself, but I think I have gotten most of the basics covered pretty well, and can at least help a few people get pointed in the right direction. I will be bringing my GPS and geocaching stuff with me on the cruise as there are some caches I want to try and find on the cruise (no not on the ship but in the ports ).

Are you going to try and find one of the caches on Castaway Cay? That could be a find adventure.

Pj

 

[Making_Memories]

I told you guys it would be the next thread before I got these posted . . .

One of the gifts Sophia got yesterday was a painting set (acrylic) and she has set up a still life she wants to paint on the canvas that came with it. Daddy helped her draw the fruit.

Oh, and today, she got her American Girl stuff from Mom and Dad. A new bed, and several new outfits.

Looks like lots of fun was had by all. I can imagine she is tired tonight after all the bouncing around!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Hey ladies at the end of Dance Wars the new Dancing with the Stars cast will be announced, is that good for a woo hoo V?

Pj

 

[readyalready]

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

I'm dissing on my iPhone and looooove it!