May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 3

[lbgraves]

Well imagine that - no 10k, so they had to steal 11k - and none of us probably even paying attention, as we don't get hyped up too much about that.

Oh well . . . as to the "better board" - NOT!

Hey John! Lorrie pmd me and felt terrible that she got the pirate...really didn't think that she would with the pace she is use to. She requested that I delete the posts so that someone with this group would actually have the pirate. It's been taken care of.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

These are GREAT!!! Can't wait to see the mermaid one finished!

Noel-glad you finally go some hot water. I would have been a "not so nice" person when it required a 2nd comment from me.

Karen - hope you're feeling better soon.

Champagne Girls Club - can I be an honorary member too?? While I really enjoy a good glass of wine, 1 sip of champagne gives me a REALLY bad headache the next morning.

You're on the HM list!

John - tell Sophia - WAY TO GO!! a huge hurtle (SP?) for her to jump over.

I still have to catch up on loads of pages....will try to touch base again later.

Later...

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Some of you have wondered what the white ties that we have included with the Fish Extenders are for so I thought I would post it so that everyone is aware. On the first cruise as well as the one I first made these for a couple extenders "walked" away from their fish. It was suggested that you take a tie and put it around the cord once it is over the fish. That way it can't walk off. When you are ready to take it down just cut the tie off. It was such a good suggestion we decided to just start adding the ties so that everyone would have one. Hope this clears up any confusion.

Also, some good news. We are now the proud grandparents of a little girl. Lily Ann was born last night at 5:15 PM PDT. She weighed 9 lbs 1 oz and has a bunch of dark brown hair and blue eyes. Our first girl after 7 grandsons. Can't wait to see her!

Congrats!!!!

Well imagine that - no 10k, so they had to steal 11k - and none of us probably even paying attention, as we don't get hyped up too much about that.

 

[HollyTyler]

Thank goodness!
This part of the story reminded me of a live-aboard diving trip I made down in to the Gulf of CA in January. It was a "shakedown" cruise on a boat that was being remade into a diving boat, so the price was cheap. We were on board for 3 days and 2 nights--no hot water the entire time. Plus, it was the coldest water I'd ever been diving in (before and since). Someone figured out a system for us: after getting out of the ocean, go directly to one of the cold showers in your wetsuit. Because the ocean was so cold, the shower felt "warm". Rinse off as quickly as possible, run to your cabin, put on sweats and socks and jump into bed. Huddle under the covers until the numbness subsides. It worked!

Sounds like a nightmare to me! I hate being cold! Especially cold water!

 

[been2marceline]

"hurdle" . . . but who checks spelling???

Ummmmm, that would be you, John, chief spell checker and grammer guru! (Or would you prefer grammer geek?)

Love the pictures! That Sundae looked awesome!!

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

You caught me!!! One minute Mandy and I were talking coffee then wine then champagne...and you know that "like minds" thing...and voila!....Mandy is a spark of inspiration and she came up with the idea and the logo, which is awesome!!!....I just jumped on the band wagon and started having some fun with it!!!

I really did start a list and I'm going to do logo badges for everyone and then I'll need to speak to the 'Powers That Be' and beg you and Noel for help...beg, beg... (the begging guy is gone!?!) and we'll see if we can possibly do a champagne tasing.

Don't have to beg with me!!

I'm sure that I can ship a box just for the tasting!!

Karen

 

[birkner]

Thanks, I didn't even realize that I had post 11K.

Noel

 

[been2marceline]

Maybe we can ask Karen to set something up if we all chipped in for some champagne? What do you think? Where were you thinking of holding the tasting?

Noel

In my Cat 2, of course!

DH and I have been thinking about doing a wine tasting as well! We'll have to explore these options further when we find out how many people are involved!

Karen

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Hey John! Lorrie pmd me and felt terrible that she got the pirate...really didn't think that she would with the pace she is use to. She requested that I delete the posts so that someone with this group would actually have the pirate. It's been taken care of.

I thought I was going nuts because by the time I got back everything had been fixed and Noel had snagged it. Oh well! I always miss all the fun! I think its funny!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

We love Charles Heidsieck!! We served the 1985 at Sam's 21st birthday party.
http://www.charlesheidsieck.com/

That Like Minds thing again...Noel, maybe you could do the champagne list with Karen?!?....beg...beg....




Believe me, if I would have had more time, I would have changed hotels!!

I'm sure you would have, so would I. But you didn't have a minute to spare, except for one quick cat nap...and then you were DISing!

 

[HollyTyler]

Hey John! Lorrie pmd me and felt terrible that she got the pirate...really didn't think that she would with the pace she is use to. She requested that I delete the posts so that someone with this group would actually have the pirate. It's been taken care of.

Now that's really sweet! Great sportmanship, or I suppose I should say sportswomanship!

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Now that's really sweet! Great sportmanship, or I suppose I should say sportswomanship!

 

[Jhalkias]

Hey John! Lorrie pmd me and felt terrible that she got the pirate...really didn't think that she would with the pace she is use to. She requested that I delete the posts so that someone with this group would actually have the pirate. It's been taken care of.

Lisa - you don't need to do that - we (most of us) really don't care - just no one cared for the "better board" comment, but she posted she was just kidding - so I think it is not a big deal.

We're all friends here on the DIS!

 

[Jhalkias]

Thanks, I didn't even realize that I had post 11K.

Noel

Originally you did not - Lisa deleted the EB 's post and you got it.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb,

I noticed that your wine was delivered, let me know if you try any of them tonight!!

Karen

Yes it was and thank you for packing so great, they're all perfectly in place, nothing broken.

Yes, of course we opened a bottle tonight. We couldn't resist. We've been anxiously waiting for it to get here....we opened the Spencer Roloson 2003 Syrah. It was and still is DEVINE!!! The color is incredibly dark purple and the taste is extremely dry, almost evaporating as you swallow, which is the way I like my wines. The nose is full without fruit, which I love. I can't even drink a dry wine if the nose is sweet. This is perfect! I'll savor it until it's gone and then try another one. I love wine tasting and drinking, but, of course, CHAMPAGNE IS MY FAVORITE and I'm a member of THE CHAMPAGNE GIRLS!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Lisa - you don't need to do that - we (most of us) really don't care - just no one cared for the "better board" comment, but she posted she was just kidding - so I think it is not a big deal.

We're all friends here on the DIS!

John, that wasn't Lorri's comment and now the other poster has requested that his posts be deleted as well. Noone wants any hard feelings between the two groups. I will just **** out the posts instead of deleting them though so that birkner keeps the pirate.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Holly, that is way creepy....call me paranoid, but I'd call your local police department and have an officer come out and take a report. That's your private backyard and thusly whoever was there was trespassing. It'll put you on the depts radar and they'll do a few extra drivebys on your street, which is sure to deter anyone lurking. You can never be too careful these days!!! Be safe and check your window locks, etc. too!

Holly, this is really creepy and I would do what Lisa suggests.

 

[Jhalkias]

John, that wasn't Lorri's comment and now the other poster has requested that his posts be deleted as well. Noone wants any hard feelings between the two groups. I will just **** out the posts instead of deleting them though so that birkner keeps the pirate.

OY - the life of a moderator . . . too many worries here for adults to be concerned about - good night guys - off to Beach club tomorrow!

 

[fourmcds]

here you go Deb....don't say I didn't warn you though....

A work in progress....

....and this is one I made earlier......
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Nice work. I would love to see the blue one when it is finished.

It was yummy and I love Thai food!! As for cleaning, I am ALL cleaned out!!

Thai food is some of my favorite. The spicier the better for me!


Ok, I just had to share....police found over 100# of women's underwear in a man's apartment in seattle. Didn't hear the full story, but it make me laugh thinking of us throwing away undies on the ship and other vacations, maybe this guy was following us around?!

 

[birkner]

In my Cat 2, of course!

DH and I have been thinking about doing a wine tasting as well! We'll have to explore these options further when we find out how many people are involved!

Karen

What a fabulous idea!! We only have a cat. 3 but if we make it up the list to a cat. 1 or 2, I will be happy to host a party.

Noel