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

[lillygator]

Should be just a tornado watch V, which only means conditions are such that it's possible for a tornado to form and not that there is one there. The warning is when one was actually spotted, whether in the sky or touched down, and is right down the road from wherever the warning gets posted and you HAVE to run to the basement. The warning is when the sirens go off. So the warnings are usually a few minutes at a time because of how fast the tornado moves. When it moves past the warning is gone.

Unless it's done differently in FL, I don't know, that's just how it is here.

Are you under the blue swathe?

Look at FL, all nice and pretty!!

Thank You! And, yes, it was mentioned!

Very cute!

 

[lillygator]

well, I have washed, dried and folded three loads of laundry and filled two banana boxes with junk to go to the curb. Taking a break now. The girls have been playing school all morning...Samantha is such a boss. She has to run the show! Now I am making macaroni - for me, while they eat chicken ceasar salad....something is wrong with this picture.
Well, good news for John, he is driving the explorer. since he only has to go to work and back, he's driving in second gear. Now, why did I need to get a car?

I got some clothes out of the back of the closet...two minnie tank tops my mom bought me. I can wear those over swim suits I guess. Haley still fits in her custom Minnie overalls, which is nice. Can't do much with them since they have her name on them!

 

[MrsMork]

You Guys waited till late at night to sneak off to part 7 but Found you

And we are glad you did!!

 

[TADsMommy]

You are just down the street from us. MM has been our stomping ground over the years, DW and I grew up here in Valencia. Love the rides.

MIL called us and told us she always knew we were doing something "bad" by homeschooling! She wants to know if we are going to jail also.

Have fun at MM, we have a client meeting in Venice and then off to DL!

Joseph

A BIG HELLO to you, neighbor!!

We plan to be in the parks 10-10 (we are hoping El Torito serves dinner late) than back again 10-8. Mine will be the crew upside down and all around for 10-12 straight hours each day.

If you care to trade the mouse for the thrills, let me know. We'd love to meet you.


Karen

 

[pjpoohbear]

This is us;

PJ

 

[DrHug]

well.....Samantha sucks her thumb. I am trying to get her to stop, but I think Haley sees Samantha doing it and Monkey See Monkey Do.



I am NOT motivated at all this am. WHY can't I sleep in? These girls would sleep until noon if I let them but NO, Samantha was poking my arm at 7:30 and THEN goes and wakes up Haley.


It looks to be a gorgeous day although it is SUPER windy. I am going to check if we are still under tornado warnings. The howling of the winds is a bit creepy!

Good Morning Gator Family !

 

[MrsMork]

This is us;

PJ

PJ, add Ragdoll there in Ohio also.

 

[DrHug]

This is us;

PJ

Snow fun at all!

 

[pjpoohbear]

PJ, add Ragdoll there in Ohio also.

I am not going back into photoshop, lol.

Ragdoll you are there in spirit!

Pj

 

[TADsMommy]

Good morning all. That is what the news is calling our weather. It has been snowing almost steady for 24 hours and is going to snow until at 7 PM this evening. Last time weather was seen like this in this part of the state was in '78. We even had lightening and thunder around 5 AM. The airport is a mess. Most of the flights are cancelled or delayed and all counties are on a Level two snow emergency at least. Some are under a level three. For those lucky to be in Florida and CA a Level 2 means do not be on the road unless it is absolutely necessary, level 3 is the roads are closed to everything except emergency vehicles and you will get a ticket if caught out. Hey John1 how bad it is for you?

That actually sounds so FUN (sorry to be such a CA girl).

Hope everyone STAYS SAFE.

DH accepted a temporary job transfer (for a 3-6mo project that turned into a 18mo project!) in Boston ... well Marlborough ... Massachusetts. I was so excited to stay in the snow. The first winter ('92-'93) was the "worst winter in 100 years" I think that's what they called it ... the next winter ('93-'94) was the "worst winter ... like ever" or something. And ... I was SO DISAPPOINTED.

It snowed beautifully for days ... then ... YUK!! Dirty brown, yellow (insert joke here) and rocky snow trash on the sides. Potholes made the roads almost unusable, and people were SO GRUMPY ... for months!!

I really thought once it started snowing, it just kept snowing ... you know, the pretty white stuff. Live and learn.

The sad thing was just how many people were in serious trouble (many deaths) with the snow.

I sure hope everyone stays warm and STAYS SAFE. Just think, you can always stay home and DIS!!

 

[DrHug]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mom323
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dc...agesDetailPage

Romantic Escape

Sip champagne as you sail on a romantic fairy tale voyage to the Bahamas or the Caribbean. Discover special Disney touches: a romantic gift left in your room, priority seating at the exquisite Palo restaurant, a Tropical Rain Forest room pass at the Vista Spa & Salon and more.

On board, you'll receive:

Priority Seating at Palo
Bottle of wine from the Premium Wine List (one night)
Tropical Rain Forest pass for two at the Vista Spa & Salon (length of cruise)
Romantic gift amenity delivered to your stateroom (one per package)
Romance turndown service (one night)
Champagne breakfast in bed (one morning)



What is the surprise? You can tell us, we are not able to book the package on this cruise.

Well, okay. Rose petals all over the turned down bed, and on the floor around it, the night before your breakfast in bed. I know it's a girly thing guys, but, well, it turned out great!


By the way...NO ! I am not a girl.

 

[lillygator]

well, break is over I guess.....

is most everyone bringing the limit as far as bags go? I guess we can bring eight, that seems like a lot though! Maybe I can pack one of the girls smaller disney rolling things with just shoes!

 

[CameronsDad]

I must have missed something - what is the homeschooling issue?

The courts have ruled that homeschooling must be done by credentialed teachers of that grade. We think we are okay because we belong to a charter school that is overseen by a credentialed teacher. But those that are independent or belong to a "private" school may fall under these new rules. Funny thing about the state, we do not have enough credentialed teachers to teach public school. Of course there are many more issues involved, but at the moment this is all we need to be concerned with.

Joseph

 

[TADsMommy]

It's so funny, I must have had 15 emails yesterday from friends and family asking what I was going to do now that homeschooling is "illegal" in CA. I really think they are hoping to see us get arrested or something! I just laugh and remind them that no court decision is ever "final," and that this one will be tied up in court for YEARS!

DS (16) woudl LOVE to do the physics thing or take the YES classes at DLR. I've heard about them for years but never got around to formally checking them out. Do you have to be part of a group, or can you sign up individually for them?

I don't know if you can register solo. I will find my info and forward it to you.


Karen

 

[granmaz]

I'm not even on that map!! LOL

Well I was only on Wesh - does Canada exist there?

Look at FL, all nice and pretty!!

Oh yes.

This is us;

PJ

Can't see you under all that snow!

Snow fun at all!

Oh dear!

 

[DrHug]

Some more pictures from today. Just measured the snow on our deck and it is 9 inches. I know this isn't much for you Canadians but we haven't seen this much snow in years.

I think half of the Cardinal population in Ohio is feeding at our feeder.

The wheels on our van are 18". Our nephew had shoveled our drive yesterday late afternoon.

This snow is since yesterday late afternoon. It is still snowing as hard or harder than it is in this picture.

Carol

Brings back memories of growing up in Montana. I used to LOVE all of the snow. I don't know if I would do that well with it now. We get a little bit here, but never much over 3 to 4 inches.

 

[CameronsDad]

It's so funny, I must have had 15 emails yesterday from friends and family asking what I was going to do now that homeschooling is "illegal" in CA. I really think they are hoping to see us get arrested or something! I just laugh and remind them that no court decision is ever "final," and that this one will be tied up in court for YEARS! DS (16) woudl LOVE to do the physics thing or take the YES classes at DLR. I've heard about them for years but never got around to formally checking them out. Do you have to be part of a group, or can you sign up individually for them?

We agree. If just a few individuals filed a lawsuit, the issue could be trapped in the legal system for 10 or more years. I don't think it is something we are worried about, but we would not see this right or opportunity taken away from all of us.

Joseph

 

[woody73]

Steph, I think Woody and I are going to try to get over there to see you, so PM us your cell phone. Woody, I'll PM both of you.

Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday at Disneyland Resort.

Anyone else going to Disneyland on Sunday? Care to meet us?

Woody

 

[DrHug]

Stop stop! Stop the torture. Chocolate....Yum. And not a bit to be found around here. Gasp!

 

[TADsMommy]

It's so funny, I must have had 15 emails yesterday from friends and family asking what I was going to do now that homeschooling is "illegal" in CA. I really think they are hoping to see us get arrested or something! I just laugh and remind them that no court decision is ever "final," and that this one will be tied up in court for YEARS!

DS (16) woudl LOVE to do the physics thing or take the YES classes at DLR. I've heard about them for years but never got around to formally checking them out. Do you have to be part of a group, or can you sign up individually for them?

Looks like you can ... but we had so much fun on the "homeschoolers" day ... Southwest Home Educators "reserved" the entire day (all classes) ... I really recommend that. Otherwise you are "merged into" a school group ... might not be as fun/easy since there are a lot of group activities. Homeschoolers seem to be able to work better with "whoever is around" than school groups who seem to want to form "cliques" and are not interested in meeting new friends on their fieldtrip. (Just my opinion based on my experience). That one always cracks me up (the idea that homeschoolers are not socialized).


Karen