May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 7

[mishoe01]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mishoe01
? for all you California people....

When is the best time and where is the best location to go whale watching?

I tried 1 year in Monterey Bay - it was soooooooo rough that I almost lost it. Saw only a tip of a tail for about 2 seconds (not exactly what I wanted out of that trip). I've heard that it's better not to start out in a bay, but don't know about that.

Southern Cal whale watching is mostly the Grey Whale migration that takes place during Dec. - Feb. I will call the local places and find out what they see in May.

Kelly,
Thanks for the info....don't worry about May - this is for another trip.

 

[iankh]

It was a weird day today. Lots happened.

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We had some new furniture finally delivered. We bought a nicer "media center" (I despise that term) for the den. Time to get rid of the knock down one we had and replace it with more "grown up" furniture. This one is sort of Japanese inspired. I find it a bit silly, but I suppose all of the electronic equipment will feel more at home, seeing they were all manufactured in Japan.

I spent 2 hours doing the thing I hate the most, disconnecting electronic equipment and reconnecting it. That meant going behind the old media center and wading into the rat's nest of cables. Some of them belonging to pieces of equipment that no longer exists (like the VCR).

It was tangled and dusty. While I was back there I found both Jimmy Hoffa and the Lindberg baby.

After tagging cables and wires, and having one or two nasty fights, I reconnected everything (pulling out a couple of pieces of unused equipment).

Much to my surprise, I turned on components and it worked. Sound even came out of the speakers!

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Regarding the Panama Canal day, I was not aware that people went berserk.

I will not deal with a crazy crowd. I find it very distasteful when people lose their common sense and manners and become crazed. I prefer to simply not participate, and opt out.

I am sure that with the amount of time it takes to go through the canal, I will see the canal and I am sure I will be able to take photos.

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Tomorrow morning I head off to do my WW job and lead 3 meetings. I also have to weigh-in again. It's week 2 of the Spring WW Staff Challenge.

My WW boss is very determined that her territory win. It's interesting for me, sometimes when I am among other WW leaders. They can be very energetic.

I sometime think I suffer from a perky deficiency.



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[tink1963]

Deb, it was a few years before the smell bothered me. Now it makes me almost gag when one of our heavy smoking veterans sits in my closed door office with me. Some of the psych meds increase the desire to smoke and so they smoke ALOT and in closed up apartments and whew! it can be strong.
Sometimes it even gives me a headache now. I quit in 1997 and I think it is only the last couple of years or so that it really bothers me.

Deb, I have to agree with Angie. Bubba and I quit in 95. At the time I told myself that I would never be "one of those" reformed smokers. But truth be told, I am. I work in a two person office. The woman that works for me is a smoker. She does go outside to smoke,(as is the law in SB county) but when she comes back into the office she smells awful. Almost make me .I can now even smell it if the person in a car in front of me is smoking. You do become aware of it. I think after some time it will come to bother you more.

And well done to both you and John. I know it's not easy, but you are now adding more days to your years.

 

[mishoe01]

Ian - You just made me laugh! (and I did laugh at your words, not just "History of the World, Part I")

I'll be thinking of you & Sukie tomorrow - I'm having tea w/ some friends of mine at Sherlock's. Supposedly they have the "real" stuff too

I only ended up doing some of the stuff I meant to do today - but I did get most of the stuff that I need for the Champagne Girl gifts.

 

[nskjerven]

Well funny you should ask, I plan on Napa Rose or Granvilles fro dinner, but totally open to suggestions for the other meals of the day. If anyone wants to splurge with us please come join (I'm an AP so at least that is some discount) I'm going to call them now and see what is open, thanks for reminder

Self quote...I'm back.

Booked our room at Paradise Pier, eek $260 a night I miss the old days They also asked for a deposit, just started that last Monday cancellations 5 days out (used to be 24 hours) Oh well, it's my bday and I'm at Disneyland

Booked Napa Rose On MARCH 30th @ 6:30pm for a party of 4. I figured if someone wants to join us great, if not we can pair it down, but not as easy to grow it from 2. PM me if anyone wants to join us for dinner.

Marr, we need to Tawk Turkey...interested in another wonder day/night with us??? I told my sis our plans and she was all over it and asked if we could make the same for us this time. Of course...the numbers have to work...

ok, back to reading...

 

[woody73]

I think lots of people go on these cruises and see them and think to themselves that they look like a great idea. Next cruise they bring them along for little notes among their travel group.

I think we will have mostly repeat cruisers.

Woody

 

[nskjerven]

I know how you feel. I'm 34 and I just had my second set put in. The first pair lasted a year and I still had fluid. My doc put in a different kind, so hopefully they will last longer and when they pop out I won't have fluid. I had mild discomfort with the second set.

WOW never heard an adult with them, but of course the problem could exsist. Sorry to hear of it with you, I know the pain is annoying

 

[nskjerven]

How are we going to call for room service? Do the lifeboats have phones?

I thought that was why you are visiting me? The room service, yeah, party at Nan's

 

[lillygator]

I was shocked when I made reservations at the GC, no deposit, nothing....WDW always requires a one night deposit.

 

[Tink rules]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tink rules
I think the two of you could coordinate this... come on... Ghiardelli is just upstairs... get the girls ice cream and you two run back and forth... or see if they will do one to go... it's always chilly in SF (when I was there at least...)

oh I see, it's not really just upstairs, they are on different corners of the street, about a couple blocks apart.

You want COMPANY???? Bring gifts people!!!

Of course, didn't ya know????
Johnny Depp, but he can bring Jack if he'd like to... (wait... wasn't he already Jack 3 times???

ya and Jack the monkey too

Thanks but I was hoping for Deck 7...

why???

Because I'M on DECK 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, my Verandah is... I think... right now it's on deck 4....

8 EASY WAYS TO GET CHAIRS FOR THE PC TRANSIT:

AND I TAKE THE 5TH HERE....YOU DON'T SEE ME IN ANY OF THESE PICTURES. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE IF YOU LOOK AT THE LAST 3 PICTURES, YOU WILL SEE APHOENIX'S WIFE (ADRIENNE), I AM SURE IF YOU ASK HER, SHE COULD TELL YOU HOW TO GET A CHAIR FOR THE PC TRANSIT!!!

& how are you going to fit all of us on that tiny little verandah????

Well you know me and I will

What was that a few days back that I was shouting in loud letters, I can't remember
I'm in a reality tv rut. Watching For Love or Money. I've seen it before, why am I trapped here???

I think I need to plunk in a movie and at least use my lazy time fruitfully

(okay, I did also bring my work into the house so I can work on the laptop in front of the tv)

NAN'S BIRTHDAY IS MARCH 30TH!!!!!!!!!!

& SHE WILL BE AT DLR... PLEASE FORWARD ALL GIFTS AND CASH TO HER AT THE ADDRESS SHE SPECIFIES!!!!

 

[Tink rules]

I was shocked when I made reservations at the GC, no deposit, nothing....WDW always requires a one night deposit.

V...

did you call? I did it online and had to leave a huge deposit...

It was a weird day today. Lots happened.

_______________________________________

We had some new furniture finally delivered. We bought a nicer "media center" (I despise that term) for the den. Time to get rid of the knock down one we had and replace it with more "grown up" furniture. This one is sort of Japanese inspired. I find it a bit silly, but I suppose all of the electronic equipment will feel more at home, seeing they were all manufactured in Japan.

I spent 2 hours doing the thing I hate the most, disconnecting electronic equipment and reconnecting it. That meant going behind the old media center and wading into the rat's nest of cables. Some of them belonging to pieces of equipment that no longer exists (like the VCR).

It was tangled and dusty. While I was back there I found both Jimmy Hoffa and the Lindberg baby.

After tagging cables and wires, and having one or two nasty fights, I reconnected everything (pulling out a couple of pieces of unused equipment).

Much to my surprise, I turned on components and it worked. Sound even came out of the speakers!

____________________________________

Regarding the Panama Canal day, I was not aware that people went berserk.

I will not deal with a crazy crowd. I find it very distasteful when people lose their common sense and manners and become crazed. I prefer to simply not participate, and opt out.

I am sure that with the amount of time it takes to go through the canal, I will see the canal and I am sure I will be able to take photos.

____________________________________

Tomorrow morning I head off to do my WW job and lead 3 meetings. I also have to weigh-in again. It's week 2 of the Spring WW Staff Challenge.

My WW boss is very determined that her territory win. It's interesting for me, sometimes when I am among other WW leaders. They can be very energetic.

I sometime think I suffer from a perky deficiency.



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Ian...you've got my verandah to escape to on PC crossing day... Bring drinks... I'll bring the food...

& I didn't know that you set up your entertainment center in the end zone of Giants Stadium???? (Hoffa reference...)

 

[Tigger1221]

Oh, I definitely feel for you. I know all too well the difficulties that can arise when trying to finish school. I hope this all works out. No, IT WILL work out. Please keep us updated on all.

Thanks, it will work out.

I love pj's too ...and my DD inherited the love of pj's if I could stay in my pjs all day that is a huge accomplishment for me....I'm usually driving everyone around and running errands can you say "taxi mom"

BTW sorry about the requirement change for college...how frustrating petition it if you can if not you may need to tough it out....I feel your pain...I've been there...my favorite is when they make a course a requirement yet offer it only once a year and fills up so you can't get in and graduate

Thanks, I am going Monday to work it out. I am going to my favorite teacher to see if he will help me. I will have to leave work early but they will understand.

 

[GatorFamily]

On my way to take the kids to the Dr.Seuss movie. Have a good day all!
Lisa

looks cute....debating if I should take DK to it during this spring break or wait until it comes out on video

Nothing better than comfy pjs! I wore pjs to pajama BINGO on a couple of DCL cruises.

now that is my way to relax on a cruise looking forward to pj breakfast now that is making ourselves feel at home on the magic

I agree and my mom was mad. I am much better today.
I can't believe he said that you should quit school what bad advice...they obviously don't know their job. In high school I had a counselor tell me that I shouldn't go to college I got accepted to all the universities I applied to except one...they wanted me to retake my SAT's(I'm a horrible test taker) not only did I go to college I graduated (all my roomates from the dorms flunked out)and was very involved in school politics and relations and then had a career as a human resource manager in medical until choosing to set my career aside and be a full time mom. It was not easy to go through all those classes and jump the requirement hoops but with hard work it could be done. They should not be discouraging students but encouraging them that they could do it and help/guide them...and you can do it Jill hang in there and petition and play their game your almost there
....off my soapbox....

Thanks, last night I had a breakdown over it but DH helped me through it. Today he took me for my favorite pizza at the mall. Then some mall looking and to my moms, she got a Playstation 3 and then she took us out to eat too. So today was much better. Oh we also got our passport pictures made and I look purple in mine.

sounds like a good day

BTW did you get the vacuum? we have a kirby and I hate it! it is so heavy. DH bought it when we first got married and I thought he was nuts to pay that much for a vacuum so his deal was he would be the one doing the carpets for the duration of the vacuum. Eleven years later its still here...can't wait until it kicks the bucket so we could get a lighter vacuum

Regarding the Panama Canal day, I was not aware that people went berserk.

I will not deal with a crazy crowd. I find it very distasteful when people lose their common sense and manners and become crazed. I prefer to simply not participate, and opt out.

I am sure that with the amount of time it takes to go through the canal, I will see the canal and I am sure I will be able to take photos.

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we are not big fans of crowds ourselves so we'll have to play it by ear what we'll do....still hoping to get upgraded from a window to a balcony so we could watch on our own balcony while eating room service we didn't really have much of a choice when we booked and all they had were GTYs.

 

[gydell]

I thought that was why you are visiting me? The room service, yeah, party at Nan's

5am - we'll be there. Please have b'fast waiting!

 

[Jhalkias]

YES, DECK 10 FORWARD, MEAN AND PUSHY!

Deck 10 forward-people slept out all night in lounge chairs. Around 4 a.m. the lounge chairs started clearing out, deck 10 forward was STANDING ROOM ONLY, NO CHAIRS. People were there by 5 a.m. and it was PACKED!

Thanks for the info . . . I really want to see the transit, but I am not fighting through pushy people. Maybe I will just wait in the back until after the first locks.

 

[Tink rules]

Have a second one for me!

She's having a second for me... third for you... she will be VERY happy!!!

There's a Boudin bakery at DL...

YES!!!! I wonder if they have to good butter cookies there...

Isn't room service 24 hrs? Or do you have to be in a ROOM to get room service???

Thanks! I'll be by! (with some Smarties)

Do you think they will have a problem delivering to the 3rd lounger to the right, next to the guy in the Mickey PJ's????

Hmm...so what if the only day they have Palo brunch is on PC day? I guess it wouldn't be too bad if you got in and out between Gatun & Pedrom Miguel....
Lisa

If I could get in ANYDAY!!! I would go!!!

Who's got the dead horse? Bring him over here!!!!!!

Oh all I could think of was the Godfather and the dead horse in the bed...

Of course the last horse I bet on is still following the pace car off the track...

 

[GatorFamily]

gydell-happy to see everything is ok with you and your house did you know that the girl that was on the bachelor who's parents live in your neighborhood was chosen to be the next bachelorette?


well, we just watch the bee movie a little while ago and DH is done cooking steaks on the grill so heading out to eat....have a good evening everyone

 

[Jhalkias]

To everyone in Georgia . . . stay safe.

I would have a hard time with that weather and no basement.

 

[nskjerven]

I was shocked when I made reservations at the GC, no deposit, nothing....WDW always requires a one night deposit.

Just changed that plan, and I think it stinks. No other hotels do this, it's just crazy and a money grab.

 

[gydell]

did you know that the girl that was on the bachelor who's parents live in your neighborhood was chosen to be the next bachelorette?

Yes I heard that last week.