May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 8

[EllaEnchanted]

Like John said, I'll be DISing on the road. It's easier to read than type unless we're sitting still like now. We've been on the road for almost 10 hours and we're in Georgia....pretty good time. Gotta go...driving again. Will check back at the next stop.

 

[granmaz]

Hi Deb that;s for when you check back!!!!

 

[scottishwee35]

Like John said, I'll be DISing on the road. It's easier to read than type unless we're sitting still like now. We've been on the road for almost 10 hours and we're in Georgia....pretty good time. Gotta go...driving again. Will check back at the next stop.

Hi Deb and John

Have a great times

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

Deborah, your little girl looked very happy at her birthday. Love the cake!!

I think the best team won at the rugby, but we did do well to pull back and get to the final.

 

[HollyTyler]

So glad to hear from you! I totally understand about jumping in. I got really behind for awhile and it was a bit stressful. The way I figure it, it is kinda like running into a couple friends having dinner out. I might pop in right in the middle of the conversation, but then the conversation can change and a little chit chat, and then off I go to sit at my own table! I'd say pop in anytime!

Glad to hear you are safe.
Lisa

My thoughts exactly!

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly, stick around. When they stop running and get in the huddle you might enjoy!!

Well, I do have to say I love the tight pants they wear!

 

[HollyTyler]

Look forward to seeing those pictures. The pics I have seen of you Holly are lovely, but I am just like you and hate having my photo taken. Now, if only I was 20 lbs lighter perhaps I would love the photos!

Well, so far, I've managed to scan the photos and upload them to Photobucket, but will post them here as soon as I can. In scanning them, some of the quality was lost, but they're still cute!

That's ok - we love the chatter, and with John1 and V away, and Holly tired and tipsy, someone has got to keep the ball rolling!

Yes, I was QUITE tipsy! I can't believe how early I went to sleep!

 

[HollyTyler]

Her birthday 8th last Friday and had small party and family came later.

Here is the photos.

Olivia's favourite toy is Red Car!! I thought she want pink fairy cake but she choose it!!

Holly

How are you keeping? No hangover?? lol Hope Tyler is well.

I LOVE Olivia's pictures! What a cute cake, and she looks SO happy! What a cutie!

Well....a tiny bit of a hangover. LOL! I had a very hard time getting up for work this morning. But feeling much better now after being up for 3 hours now. BUT I had so much fun last night, lots of laughs with friends, I have no regrets. Will definitely go right to bed tonight after class.

 

[HollyTyler]

I suspect there will be a lot of those calls in to my work today.

Last night we had a Mess/Trafalgar Night dinner to 'dine out' my lovely ex-boss, as he's already left here and retires from the Royal Navy soon. The various traditions were observed, including speeches, fines, the singing of sea shanties, and the playing of Mess games. It all involved the drinking of large quantities of port!

As I don't drink, I'm not hungover. But I didn't get back to my hotel room until 1.40am this morning, which is extremely late for me, and now I'm serious in danger of qwertyitis.

In a little while I will wander over to our main building and see how many 'thick heads' there are!

Sounds like a great time!

"Qwertyitis"!!!!! TOO FUNNY! I've never that term before, but how appropriate (for my condition last night).

 

[scottishwee35]

I LOVE Olivia's pictures! What a cute cake, and she looks SO happy! What a cutie!

Well....a tiny bit of a hangover. LOL! I had a very hard time getting up for work this morning. But feeling much better now after being up for 3 hours now. BUT I had so much fun last night, lots of laughs with friends, I have no regrets. Will definitely go right to bed tonight after class.

Hee hee I am laughing I know what is like when to have hangover - I always said Never Again

Back again when go out nightout

Must be worst when go to work

Good for you to have a great fun last night

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Every Friday I go to cooking class. I give it up cos too busy then they asked me to come back. I told them that I am coming back for Xmas period.

Well, today I went back to cooking class, just for Xmas things.

I made Xmas cake and took it home. I oven it for 3 hours to 3half hours at my house.

Well I burn it because I thought oven 240 but it was not

Funny, after two hours, I watch the tv then remember that it was 140 not 240 after I smell burning.

Look like I have to make another one. I cannot believe after 6 years I made Xmas cake as today it is first time that it burned

I don't know what to say when my husband come home because it is smell xmas cake!! Because I am too embassment to tell him that I burned it

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Never mind about Xmas Cake

let me tell you that guess what I got two tickets of Donny Osmond

It is 4th row of seating And it is TOMORROW night.

Must remember about the camera

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

Every Friday I go to cooking class. I give it up cos too busy then they asked me to come back. I told them that I am coming back for Xmas period.

Well, today I went back to cooking class, just for Xmas things.

I made Xmas cake and took it home. I oven it for 3 hours to 3half hours at my house.

Well I burn it because I thought oven 240 but it was not

Funny, after two hours, I watch the tv then remember that it was 140 not 240 after I smell burning.

Look like I have to make another one. I cannot believe after 6 years I made Xmas cake as today it is first time that it burned

I don't know what to say when my husband come home because it is smell xmas cake!! Because I am too embassment to tell him that I burned it

Scottishwee35

Oops!

I tend to do the opposite. I put it on too low and it takes forever and is never right. I have stopped making one now as we just eat it!!! I do love other people's cakes though.

I'm going to make my Christmas puddings on Monday. Prepare everything on Sunday and leave it soaking overnight. Have to steam them for 5-6 hours, so housebound for the day. So, I thought I would make a big parkin for bonfires night!! Might write my Christmas cards too. got loads I can do.

 

[granmaz]

Well done on the Donny Osmond tickets by the way.

 

[gydell]

Why are you making Christmas cakes and pudding NOW? It's 2 months until Christmas or have I missed something?

 

[gydell]

Christmas cards too? Boy are you ahead of schedule!

 

[scottishwee35]

Why are you making Christmas cakes and pudding NOW? It's 2 months until Christmas or have I missed something?

Aye, I know I was surprise when the cooking class told me that xmas cake start today!!

As 6 weeks xmas cooking - stuffing, chocolate cakes, xmas pudding etc
seem earlier. But time go quickly!!

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Christmas cards too? Boy are you ahead of schedule!

Not yet my work sell Xmas decorations, xmas cards, lots of xmas things start last week

Scottishwee35

 

[gydell]

Some of our stores have had Christmas stuff since July!

 

[nskjerven]

I'd think about dropping in and just posting a "hi, I'm here" post, but like I told ibouncetoo today on the phone, it seemed almost rude, like bursting into a crowded room and shouting "Hello" to everyone, interrupting the conversations. I felt like I needed to get a feel for what was going on, who was doing what, who was sick, who was dealing with difficult times, etc. before I just started jabbering away. (Do you think that I *think* too much??? I have been accused of that! )

you're thinking too much

stop in and say hi anytime. we know that real life sometimes gets in the way of DIS life and no offense is taken if you don't great everyone personally (I hope it's okay that I've said that for our group)

we missed you. glad you are well and we look forward to you chatting with us again soon.

Thanks for the prayers everyone. Yesterday was a somber day for me. I was tasked with making the rest of the tell the family calls. It was hard, but I knew my cousin needed me to step in and help her with this. I'm feeling at a lost for a hug with her. She is 5 hours away by car and we see each other maybe every one or two years. We are close by phone and email. Our father's were brothers. We have shared our grief over losing our dads together. Her mom is also in a home. She too is the care giver (hmmmmm, sounds just like me huh) okay the funny part is that she lives in the country with animals and dirt all around, me not so much good funnny picture in my mind.

must get back to work now, lots going on the juice is to hit the market mid next month (hahah get it banana)

still thinking of all in So Cal. The news is full of what is going on down there. Lots of prayers.

Okay mini prayer to you who have teams wanting to win....