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

[been2marceline]

I totally agree! (About the Snape Voldermort thing) You can never spend too much time thinking about it.

After the last book came out I started getting e-mails from one of my co-workers adult daughters whom I've never met. She had finished the book like me but no one else she knew had and she was bursting to talk to someone so the co-worker gave her my address. There was so much to discuss after the last one.

Oh and I think D really is dead but will still be around in his portraits.

Hadn't thought about the portraits!!

So glad now! But I still wish that he weren't really dead!

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

Plaice is a flat fish and has quite a mild flavour. I haven't eaten any for many years, but do enjoy it.

Sounds like Sandabs, one of my favorites!!

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

It goes down every night for a little while for maintenance. Last night that was weird. They usually will let us know if it is during prime use time. I think it is usually at like 1:00 a.m. our time.

1:20 am pacific time, was 12:20 before Daylight savings time!

Last night it was down A LOT!! Really vexed me!! (I am terribly vexed!!)

Karen

 

[birkner]

I lost both my parents. One to a terminal disease and one to a tragic sudden death. The fortunate thing (if that term should even be used) about a terminal disease versus a sudden tragic death is you can say goodbye. The bad thing is it is very painful and takes a long time to recover from being care giver to mourner. I am only 34 and have lost both parents. The most pain for me has been not being able to share the joy of my girls with my parents. We lost DH's mom last April so we are down to one Grandpa who lives on the East Coast. We have flown out 3 times in the past 2 years because I think it is so important. I am thinking Florida would just be a better spot for us.

I am now the oldest of my siblings since we lost my parents. My DH's parents are also both gone. We get togther at holidays with two of my DH's sisters. One is unmarried and the other has three children. So he and I are both the "oldest" of our generation.

As for my sister, we don't get together at holidays any more because of the distance but we do try to get together for at least two weeks a year in the summer.

Have a good trip home Noel.

I had a lovely flight until the turbulance landing in San Jose. DH picked me up and we are going to have an early dinner.

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. You all are in our thoughts.

Thank goodness the last year and a half have quieted down for us. During the 5 years prior to that I lost 2 aunts, an uncle, my father, my mother and DH lost his father and brother. To say the least it was a rough few years but it has been a recuperative year and a half and we are now looking forward to a new life.

Carol

Thank you. I have passed all of your condolences to my DH. I am hopeful we are going to have some quiet time now ourselves.

John and Noel and Kaylee....

Hugs to you all...

Carolyn

Thand you for your kind thoughts. John and I are very touched.

John, Noel and Kaylee,

Prayers and Pixie Dust

DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

1:20 am pacific time, was 12:20 before Daylight savings time!

Last night it was down A LOT!! Really vexed me!! (I am terribly vexed!!)

Karen

I too experienced the Up and Down of this DIS board last night. Anyone know what is up with their new software?

 

[been2marceline]

I lost both my parents. One to a terminal disease and one to a tragic sudden death. The fortunate thing (if that term should even be used) about a terminal disease versus a sudden tragic death is you can say goodbye. The bad thing is it is very painful and takes a long time to recover from being care giver to mourner. I am only 34 and have lost both parents. The most pain for me has been not being able to share the joy of my girls with my parents. We lost DH's mom last April so we are down to one Grandpa who lives on the East Coast. We have flown out 3 times in the past 2 years because I think it is so important. I am thinking Florida would just be a better spot for us.

Lost my dad when I was 34 and my mom at 38, I still miss them terribly, every day!

DD didn't know her Granpa too well as she was 8 months old when he passed away, but he loved her to bits and I think that she kept him alive longer than he would have been.

My mom and DD were very close, even though she was only 4 1/2 when her Oohma passed away. She still thinks of her often and calls them both her angels on her shoulders!

DD's dad passed away a year and a half ago and we are not close to DD's mom (witch, did I say that outloud?)

My Sister's is my daughter's best friend and lives right behind us!! So special!!

Hugs to all who have lost those that they love!!! They are angels on our shoulders!

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

Thought I should post a picture about my kitty. Her name is bear and she is a lover when it's on her terms. She does the staring at the floor thing too. I always thought she was just a spacey cat. Guess she's not the only one. Also, our pomeranian, Bella. She was supposed to be my 50th birthday present. I really wanted a chihuahua but I got talked out of it. But she has turned out to be my husband's dog. She and I don't really get a long. He spoiles her so rotten that now she has some behaviour issues. My DD who lives with us also has a cat named Simba. I'll save pics and stories about him for another day.

Bear and Star could be related! Not only do they look alike but Star also is loving only on her terms!!

Karen

Tina

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[HollyTyler]

Saying prayers for you and your dad....my mom just went through the same exact thing....the blood clots, the heart, low blood count, but her lunds were good, it was her kidneys that failed. She was in cardiac care unit too. She's fine now....and hoping your dad will be too! Stay positive and know that everyone here will be sending positive prayers for you.

I love the picture you added to your sig! It's great to see more and more people's faces here. That will sure help when we all finally meet. I'm really bad with names and faces, so I need all the head start I can get!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Does anybody want a pair of gold Mary Jane CROCS size 8??? They are just a tad too long for me and I stumble when I wear them. They are VERY gently used. OK, Peg made me stop wearing them when I took a nose dive in the atrium of the Magic last November. Free to a good home for just the cost of shipping....OK, and a specialty coffee at Cove Cafe too!

 

[HollyTyler]

DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

Maybe she thought it looked like a tasty little doggy snack?! Hmmmmm.....who's gonna get stuck doing poop patrol?

 

[HollyTyler]

Does anybody want a pair of gold Mary Jane CROCS size 8??? They are just a tad too long for me and I stumble when I wear them. They are VERY gently used. OK, Peg made me stop wearing them when I took a nose dive in the atrium of the Magic last November. Free to a good home for just the cost of shipping....OK, and a specialty coffee at Cove Cafe too!

Oooooh....oooooooh! I wear that size in the Mary Jane Crocs!!! I have the black ones and wear them almost every day! PMd you.

 

[mishoe01]

John, Kaylee, Noel and anyone else you needs them (including the children that Julie told us about) - prayers, and to all of you. I think you guys are amazing people, and I know that you are being watched over.

LOVE all the pics and stories about the 4 legged friends. I am pet-less at this point, but if I end up getting a job working from home, will probably get a kitty.

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.

Kari - congrats on the 10,000 post! WTG!

Went and saw "Wild Hogs" this weekend w/ some friends - not a great movie, but I laughed alot more than I expected too....I was worried that all the laughs would be what you saw in the preview.

I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

Ok - back to reading what others have to say

 

[HollyTyler]

John, Kaylee, Noel and anyone else you needs them (including the children that Julie told us about) - prayers, and to all of you. I think you guys are amazing people, and I know that you are being watched over.

LOVE all the pics and stories about the 4 legged friends. I am pet-less at this point, but if I end up getting a job working from home, will probably get a kitty.

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.

Kari - congrats on the 10,000 post! WTG!

Went and saw "Wild Hogs" this weekend w/ some friends - not a great movie, but I laughed alot more than I expected too....I was worried that all the laughs would be what you saw in the preview.

I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

Ok - back to reading what others have to say

Awwwwww......thanks for the compliments! Very sweet!

Good luck on your weigh in! I applaud your motivation. My motivation only lasted as far as driving to weight watchers, going inside to ask about signing up, and leaving, telling her I'd think about it. That was the extent of my attempt. So......YOU GO, GIRL!!!

 

[WldWcnWmn]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wanderlust.....

 

[HollyTyler]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wunderlust.....

OOPS!

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Guess I should prepare myself for the same letter from the same school next year. We're going on this cruise unless Disney decides not to sail. Maybe I should give the principal a heads up, ya' think?

 

[birkner]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wunderlust.....

Thanks for the good wishes and bright blessing from a fellow wanderlust suffering Sagittariu!!

 

[Ginamarie]

Hey everyone! I didn't make it online yesterday, so I'm a little behind. How is everyone tonight?

 

[tink1963]

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.


I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

I just wanted to tell Holly... I know what mishoe01 means. You put a smile on my face everytime I check in to see whats up. I don't always have time to post but just reading your post makes me laugh. I will be reading at work and laugh out load and my assistant says "your reading that Disney thing again aren't you". So thanks for you being you.

mishoe01...good luck on your weigh in. Are you doing Weight Watchers. That's what I'm doing. I have now lost 35.8 lbs. It is do able So you go girl.

I am sending prayers to Noel, John1 and Kaylee.

I also have a cat Squat. I will have to figure out how to post a picture so I can share. She also only loves when she wants to.

 

[mishoe01]

Kindof.....it ties in w/ the weight loss for the cruise....

Has anyone ever tried (or heard of ) Zumba?? I'm really curious about it. I love the Walk away the pounds tapes, and probably should just get off my tush and do those, but would maybe like to try some thing new and up beat.

Venetia - I ended up trying NutriSystem to kick start me....need help and motivation to see something come off, and also to teach me portion control again. I have not lost weight in so long, that I need help to keep me going. Congrats to you on your weight loss.... May I follow in your footsteps

I have the Wanderlust too!! I live for my trips, and need to do atleast 1 a year (as long as I can afford it, that is!)

 

[WldWcnWmn]

I just wanted to tell Holly... I know what mishoe01 means. You put a smile on my face everytime I check in to see whats up. I don't always have time to post but just reading your post makes me laugh. I will be reading at work and laugh out load ...

That's just wrong






o.k. Sorry, I am just picking on you. Holly's posts crack me up, too Good job on your weight loss, as soon as my sprained ankle heals, it's back to the gym for me.