May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 9

[CameronsDad]

we are doing tour excursions, dolphins, beach ...nothing like a jungle or anything...do you think we are ok? I guess I should run it through their Dr. and mine.

Tetanus shot was old, so she felt it couldn't hurt. The Hep A was done because some of our excursions take us into the jungle, possible swimming in rivers, that sort of thing. DW will check with her doctor today. DK is okay. Doc would have been okay if our excursions were like yours, staying close to the coast.

Keep in mind I did not go to see her because of cruise, I just happened to mention we would be going out of the country. I had not planned on getting shots, I do not even know if DCL advises it. I don't want to panic anyone, just relating my day.

Joseph

 

[granmaz]

I am WAY behind. Not done with Thread 7, read none of Thread 8 and only 14 pages of this one.

If someone has answered already, could you please post again and I will try to follow from here on? Or PM me?

What is the web address for the place where you ordered pins for trading?

THANKS!!

Jan

Hi Jan, nice to see you. Sorry i can't answer your question. I know it was answered a day or so ago though. Hope you are ok.

I am trying to keep up with the thread but even with my super human DISing skills, I lag behind.

Yesterday I had to take my son to see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a abnormal EKG. His blood pressure has been running high ever since his Dad died, I just assumed it was stress induced, but a "variant" EKG that the Dr. ordered sent us to see a specialist. He had an echocardiogram, which turned out to show that his heart is normal. WHEW!! This last year has been the hardest of my life and I am so glad that this was not another mountain to climb. I am worn out.

The grand jury will be meeting in May to look at all cases that they have to do. My husband's accused murderer will be one of those cases. I have a meeting with the DA on Friday of next week to go over the case and talk about the death penalty and all that. If convicted, this would be this person's third conviction for armed robbery.

I have always had mixed feelings about the death penalty and I am talking to my son about it, he feels that death penalty should be considered. This is all pretty overwhelming to me. It is one thing to be pro death penalty or against death penalty, but when you are faced with a situation like mine, it is a little harder to be pro death penalty. I mean this is considering an actual death and not just a theoretical death. I think about his family, who are most likely just innocent folks, maybe he has kids, a mother, siblings.... They have lost him to prison for the rest of his life for sure if found guilty, it is another thing to face the death sentence. I don't want to start a whole death penalty debate or anything, it is just something that I have to really think about right now.

None of this will be my decision for sure. So I am trying to think how my husband would have felt about it. In the few comments that I remember him saying about similar subjects, I believe that he would have said that people have to face up to the consequences of their actions, whatever they may be. This is how he lived his life. I am going to use this philosophy as my guide.

Sorry to post such a serious subject on a fun thread, I guess I just needed to vent a little. I am glad we will be out of town during this time as the media will most likely be trying to contact us for comments, pictures and so forth during the whole time it is on the "news". Thanks for listening...

Okay, back to the fun cruise planning.

Tammy, so glad about the result of the tests on your son. A weight off your mind for sure. He also miught relax a little knowing that news.

I hadn't realised your husband had been murdered - must have missed that, though I did see he had died recently. This must be so hard to deal with on top of your loss.

We don't have the option of the death penalty over here - I don't know how I would feel either if I were in your position.

It is timely that you are away when you are.

 

[hawkaye19]

I am trying to keep up with the thread but even with my super human DISing skills, I lag behind.

Yesterday I had to take my son to see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a abnormal EKG. His blood pressure has been running high ever since his Dad died, I just assumed it was stress induced, but a "variant" EKG that the Dr. ordered sent us to see a specialist. He had an echocardiogram, which turned out to show that his heart is normal. WHEW!! This last year has been the hardest of my life and I am so glad that this was not another mountain to climb. I am worn out.

The grand jury will be meeting in May to look at all cases that they have to do. My husband's accused murderer will be one of those cases. I have a meeting with the DA on Friday of next week to go over the case and talk about the death penalty and all that. If convicted, this would be this person's third conviction for armed robbery.

I have always had mixed feelings about the death penalty and I am talking to my son about it, he feels that death penalty should be considered. This is all pretty overwhelming to me. It is one thing to be pro death penalty or against death penalty, but when you are faced with a situation like mine, it is a little harder to be pro death penalty. I mean this is considering an actual death and not just a theoretical death. I think about his family, who are most likely just innocent folks, maybe he has kids, a mother, siblings.... They have lost him to prison for the rest of his life for sure if found guilty, it is another thing to face the death sentence. I don't want to start a whole death penalty debate or anything, it is just something that I have to really think about right now.

None of this will be my decision for sure. So I am trying to think how my husband would have felt about it. In the few comments that I remember him saying about similar subjects, I believe that he would have said that people have to face up to the consequences of their actions, whatever they may be. This is how he lived his life. I am going to use this philosophy as my guide.

Sorry to post such a serious subject on a fun thread, I guess I just needed to vent a little. I am glad we will be out of town during this time as the media will most likely be trying to contact us for comments, pictures and so forth during the whole time it is on the "news". Thanks for listening...

Okay, back to the fun cruise planning.

You are handling this terrible tragedy extremely well.

My Grandfather was a warden of a maximum security prison here in Canada for 30+ years. He was very hardened by what he saw there. He often told us after he retired, that the hardest times he faced was when he watched convicted killers having time with their families, knowing all along that the victims families did not have the same privilege.

Many hugs and pixie dust from my family to yours

 

[granmaz]

Our grandson showed us this website last Friday and I keep going off to play Canyon Defence!!!

http://www.miniclip.com/games/en/

 

[lillygator]

good morning...
John - I am so glad you did not pull over...who knows what would have happened. I hope you and Sophie are ok. And more prayers out to all of you, hope your brother starts to improve....


Tammy, that is a hard situation to be in. I could not imagine being faced with that. Though he may have a family, being the third time is kind of like three strikes your out....in FL, there is a three strikes your out law (sort of), with the third offense life in prison.

While, personally, I have not been a victim there have been a few cases, close that really hit home - Carly Brucia and Jessica Lunsford (both young girls killed) and both men involved had rap sheets...I don't know what the answer is, one of these men had three little girls himself.

Just from your post I can see what a wonderful human being you are, to think of the other family in a situation where most wouldn't is truly amazing. Many prayers out to you and your children as you continue to heal and face all the upcoming.

 

[gydell]

I am trying to keep up with the thread but even with my super human DISing skills, I lag behind.

Yesterday I had to take my son to see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a abnormal EKG. His blood pressure has been running high ever since his Dad died, I just assumed it was stress induced, but a "variant" EKG that the Dr. ordered sent us to see a specialist. He had an echocardiogram, which turned out to show that his heart is normal. WHEW!! This last year has been the hardest of my life and I am so glad that this was not another mountain to climb. I am worn out.

The grand jury will be meeting in May to look at all cases that they have to do. My husband's accused murderer will be one of those cases. I have a meeting with the DA on Friday of next week to go over the case and talk about the death penalty and all that. If convicted, this would be this person's third conviction for armed robbery.

I have always had mixed feelings about the death penalty and I am talking to my son about it, he feels that death penalty should be considered. This is all pretty overwhelming to me. It is one thing to be pro death penalty or against death penalty, but when you are faced with a situation like mine, it is a little harder to be pro death penalty. I mean this is considering an actual death and not just a theoretical death. I think about his family, who are most likely just innocent folks, maybe he has kids, a mother, siblings.... They have lost him to prison for the rest of his life for sure if found guilty, it is another thing to face the death sentence. I don't want to start a whole death penalty debate or anything, it is just something that I have to really think about right now.

None of this will be my decision for sure. So I am trying to think how my husband would have felt about it. In the few comments that I remember him saying about similar subjects, I believe that he would have said that people have to face up to the consequences of their actions, whatever they may be. This is how he lived his life. I am going to use this philosophy as my guide.

Sorry to post such a serious subject on a fun thread, I guess I just needed to vent a little. I am glad we will be out of town during this time as the media will most likely be trying to contact us for comments, pictures and so forth during the whole time it is on the "news". Thanks for listening...

Okay, back to the fun cruise planning.

Glad your son is ok! You have enough on your plate without him being ill. As far as the death penalty I know what I would do never being in the situation, but like you say being in it it is a different thing. I'm sure that you will do what is best for you and your family. Whatever it is don't feel bad about it. It is your life that was changed forever. A choice was made and it was not made by your dh. I am glad you will be gone when the Grand Jury meets.

 

[lillygator]

Jan - mousepinsonline....

is that what you are looking for?

 

[lillygator]

what were the movies again? Was National Treasure 2 going to be playing? i really really would love to see that.

 

[TammyAlphabet]

good morning...
Tammy, that is a hard situation to be in. I could not imagine being faced with that. Though he may have a family, being the third time is kind of like three strikes your out....in FL, there is a three strikes your out law (sort of), with the third offense life in prison.

While, personally, I have not been a victim there have been a few cases, close that really hit home - Carly Brucia and Jessica Lunsford (both young girls killed) and both men involved had rap sheets...I don't know what the answer is, one of these men had three little girls himself.

Just from your post I can see what a wonderful human being you are, to think of the other family in a situation where most wouldn't is truly amazing. Many prayers out to you and your children as you continue to heal and face all the upcoming.

I don't think that I am an amazing person. I am in so much pain that I can't wish for anyone else to ever experience that kind of pain, even if it is the family of the person who caused it all. I know that we all do at some point or another in our lives, but is really is tough. Thanks for the kind words.

I have to think about the cruise and concentrate on getting some excursions booked. It helps take my mind off things and gives me a happy purpose. I am going to go and look at them now.

 

[mishoe01]

Just finishing off my pre-trip shopping list....

top deck chocolate for Deb - check
REAL smarties for Susie - check

Anyone feeling brave enough for me to bring them some Vegemite??????

We, of course, would never leave the country without it....

Any takers?

Anyone, Anyone????????

I tried it when I was in OZ in 2004 - I thought it was very salty.

 

[lillygator]

well you are amazing and I look forward to meeting you and your children!

Have you guys talked about excursions? We are kind of doing things on our own to save a bit of money. Do you have any booked yet?

 

[cquick]

Once again, no time to catch up, but just when we thought Monday was bad enough, Tuesday came along . . .

Sophia and I were in a minor accident last night. We went to Value City to (of all things) buy my brother underwear (non-bedazzled) and take it to the hospital. We were stopped at a light to, turn left. A car came up behind us and hit us going between 5-10mph - jolting us pretty good. I got out of the car to take a look at damage, and a young, African-American kid with loud rap music playing motioned to me to pull over in a parking lot. I said no, and as I walked back to the car to call 911, he pulled around us and took off up the street. I got his license plate.

Funny - I focused so much on the kid and the license plate, that I could not even remember the color or make of the car (and I am usually good at those details). Had I been really thinking, I would have used the camera attached to the phone on my hip to take a picture.

We waited for the police for about 20 minutes, and another 1/2 hour to complete the report. What a day.

Still not sure what is wrong with my brother, they gave him two more units of blood yesterday - total now 5.

I wonder what Wednesday will bring?

OH MY! You did the right thing by NOT following him in to the parking lot.....we had a notice in our neighborhood that some muggers were using that same technique for car jacking, etc.

Also we heard that gang members are driving around at night with their lights out and if you flash yours to "remind" them, they shoot you. I don't think this has actually happened here in Orlando, but more in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

I hope your brother is doing better.....haven't they figured out where he's losing the blood from yet!

Have a nice 2nd of April.....no jokes today!

 

[lillygator]

re the Vegimite....so that's what they are talking about in the song....a-ha!

 

[edna mode]

Quote:
Originally Posted by edna mode

It was great to meet you live and in person. We will have so much fun on the ship.

PS: I have a crush on Molly

should I tell her ????

Yes, tell her I'll be her protector from Mom!

 

[cquick]

Not a bad idea, though I have rather exotic tastes, especially in names. The dogs are name Tallulah Bankhead, and Truman Capote. Our poor doggy who now sleeps with the angels (OK she was 18 years old) was named Jane Austen..

My first dog after my DH and I got married was named Lucy Boxmeyer.....she was an elderly woman for whom I cleaned house when I was in High School.

 

[MrsMork]

COSTCO

I love Costco for alcohol. When we drive to CA we always stop at the Costco in Redding before we head back into OR. We pick up bottles for the relatives and friends up here also. Last trip I had a basket FULL of booze and the checker said to me, "Oregon or Washington?" We have state liquor stores up here so the cost is way more than in CA.

 

[edna mode]

you should be proud and bask in the moment. It's not easy getting into some schools. Enjoy and float for a while.

That's fantastic news!Woody

Congratulations!!!!

Great News!

Thanks guys. I slept well last night.

 

[gydell]

what were the movies again? Was National Treasure 2 going to be playing? i really really would love to see that.

Yes it was one.

 

[hawkaye19]

Also we heard that gang members are driving around at night with their lights out and if you flash yours to "remind" them, they shoot you. I don't think this has actually happened here in Orlando, but more in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

QUOTE]

Thank goodness this is an urban myth......it circulates up here in Canada about twice a year..

There is a website that lists them...just cannot find it at this moment

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Glad your son is ok! You have enough on your plate without him being ill. As far as the death penalty I know what I would do never being in the situation, but like you say being in it it is a different thing. I'm sure that you will do what is best for you and your family. Whatever it is don't feel bad about it. It is your life that was changed forever. A choice was made and it was not made by your dh. I am glad you will be gone when the Grand Jury meets.

Thanks for the hugs and kind words. I have to come to peace with this and many things.