May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 9

[disneylover5]

Off to the hospital to see DFIL. News so far is not very positive. We find out more tomorrow, when the doctors really come back on......

 

[gydell]

Off to the hospital to see DFIL. News so far is not very positive. We find out more tomorrow, when the doctors really come back on......

Sending prayers and pixie dust your way!

 

[Ginamarie]

Hello to everyone!

I will be joining everyone in May 2008 for the Panama Cruise. I've actually been booked since January. (I sent a PM to the person who started the thread but haven't heard back but that's okay, being on or off the roll cal doesn't really bother me).

I just stopped by to say hello. I know there is no realistic way I'll be able to stay up to speed on this thread, but I figured I might as well try!

WELCOME!!

After two days of me and John in tears and our heads exploding....I knew I had to do something. I was going to be the better person. I invited Joe and Sandi to our house to watch the Dallas game. Joe is a huge fan and it was only playing on the West Coast. He didn't get the game on cable but I got it on DirecTV. I told him that me and John will listen to their side of things and get their perspective. I know that nothing is black and white, all things are shades of gray and we needed to communicate and compromise. We heard them out and came to an understanding then watched the game together and Dallas won.

I want to thank all of you here for being so supportive, it means a lot to me. Noel, I totally agree with everything you said. I think you hit the nail on the head precisely. But I couldn't allow John to lose his daughter. They are my family too and I love Sandi and the boys. And as John says, love me, love my dog. We have to tolerate and accept Joe for Sandi's sake. She loves him. If they say they're happy together then we have to let them live their life on their terms even if we disagree.

I do feel much better now, so does John. We didn't agree with everything they said, we didn't tell them any lies, but we agreed to disagree and be more accepting of each other.

So all's well that ends well afterall. Now they can move, I think after next weekend, and we can put some space between us while leaving on a good note. It means the world to me that we came to an understanding. My mother always told me....I know all of your strengths and all of your weaknesses and I love you unconditionally despite everything. That's what we accomplished today and it feels right.

Thank you again everybody. It was what I needed to hear at a very desperate moment. It gave me strength and enouragement to try and make it right.

Deb, I'm really glad you were able to work things out.


V- where are the pictures?? I need some happy things to look at, like WDW!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Thanks Ginamarie....I'm glad we worked it out too.

So John's Bowns won, Kaylee's Seahawks won, Giants won, Raiders lost, 49ers lost.....watching football games....I'll record Amazing Race coz there's another game on tonight.

Patriots won and I want them to lose. I don't want them to steal the undefeated record from the Dolphins.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Off to the hospital to see DFIL. News so far is not very positive. We find out more tomorrow, when the doctors really come back on......

Lisa, how was the game? Did your team win?

Sorry about the sad news about your DFIL. Hoping you hear better news tomorrow. Sending more prayers and pixie dust for better news soon!

 

[DisneyRN1]

Hi everyone,
My DH and I are going on the May 10th cruise. We just returned from the Wonder 4 night cruise. I am trying to read this board a little at a time so i can catch up, but I do have a couple of questions for the experienced cruisers or those who have researched this trip more than I.....how do you find out what shore activities/excursions are available, and how does this cruise compare with the Wonder as far as activities/entertainment, etc, and then...for those who have been on this repo cruise before-if you had to pick your one favorite thing to do at all the different ports(or any), what would you chose? I know this is asking a lot, but any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks, Vicki

 

[LiserAnn]

Since I have problems remembering people's names, I have decided that if I can't remember someones name on the cruise then I going to just call them Lisa. I figure I have a pretty good chance of getting the name right. How many Lisa's do we have going?

Safe bet! There are at least four of us!!!

 

[Nala80]

Welcome Nala....I love your DIS name!

I wanted to name my dog Nala, but DH said no. We ended up naming her Angel and she is anything but! She is so bad. Very strong willed and spirited with attitude. Gotta love her anyway.

I would have given my dogs Disney names and I thought Nala was pretty. But then of course, "he" would have to be a "she". Oh well, naming them Mickey, Donald or Goofy was not acceptable. I didn't think I could call my dog Simba...that would have been too weird...even for me.

 

[birkner]

After two days of me and John in tears and our heads exploding....I knew I had to do something. I was going to be the better person. I invited Joe and Sandi to our house to watch the Dallas game. Joe is a huge fan and it was only playing on the West Coast. He didn't get the game on cable but I got it on DirecTV. I told him that me and John will listen to their side of things and get their perspective. I know that nothing is black and white, all things are shades of gray and we needed to communicate and compromise. We heard them out and came to an understanding then watched the game together and Dallas won.

I want to thank all of you here for being so supportive, it means a lot to me. Noel, I totally agree with everything you said. I think you hit the nail on the head precisely. But I couldn't allow John to lose his daughter. They are my family too and I love Sandi and the boys. And as John says, love me, love my dog. We have to tolerate and accept Joe for Sandi's sake. She loves him. If they say they're happy together then we have to let them live their life on their terms even if we disagree.

I do feel much better now, so does John. We didn't agree with everything they said, we didn't tell them any lies, but we agreed to disagree and be more accepting of each other.

So all's well that ends well afterall. Now they can move, I think after next weekend, and we can put some space between us while leaving on a good note. It means the world to me that we came to an understanding. My mother always told me....I know all of your strengths and all of your weaknesses and I love you unconditionally despite everything. That's what we accomplished today and it feels right.

Thank you again everybody. It was what I needed to hear at a very desperate moment. It gave me strength and enouragement to try and make it right.

Deb:

I think you have done exactly what I would have done in your place. You can not change Sandi or Joe. Nor do you have to live with them at least for the short term. You can only do what your heart tells you to do to keep the peace and to keep Sandi in your life. I applaud your decision.

Noel

 

[birkner]

Off to the hospital to see DFIL. News so far is not very positive. We find out more tomorrow, when the doctors really come back on......

Prayers for your FIL to regain his health. ixiedust:

 

[Nala80]

I was on the EB TA cruise! The board is slower this week-end because so many of us are in WDW. Not Me You can help us with info since you have already done this cruise. Right now everybody is just chit-chatting getting to know each other. We will sure be glad when some info comes out.

I loved the EB cruise so much that I really wanted to go on the return WB cruise, but I didn't think I could pull it off. With a little over a week to spare, I booked it and went.

Going on two two-week cruises also explains why I am here instead of WDW too. (Are they doing MouseFest?) Oh well. I'd be happy to help out with info or questions, but I can't detail the ports too well. In May 2005, I did a DCL shore excursion for Curacao only and just winged it in Acapulco and Mazatlan. I was going to get off in Cabo San Lucas but decided against it. The Canal was the highlight for me.

 

[gydell]

Hi everyone,
My DH and I are going on the May 10th cruise. We just returned from the Wonder 4 night cruise. I am trying to read this board a little at a time so i can catch up, but I do have a couple of questions for the experienced cruisers or those who have researched this trip more than I.....how do you find out what shore activities/excursions are available, and how does this cruise compare with the Wonder as far as activities/entertainment, etc, and then...for those who have been on this repo cruise before-if you had to pick your one favorite thing to do at all the different ports(or any), what would you chose? I know this is asking a lot, but any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks, Vicki

Don't try to read the past posts! Just start fom now. Excursions are not out yet, suppose to be in early Jan. I have never been on the Wonder but cruising on the Magic has to be better because it's longer!

 

[gydell]

I loved the EB cruise so much that I really wanted to go on the return WB cruise, but I didn't think I could pull it off. With a little over a week to spare, I booked it and went.

Going on two two-week cruises also explains why I am here instead of WDW too. (Are they doing MouseFest?) Oh well. I'd be happy to help out with info or questions, but I can't detail the ports too well. In May 2005, I did a DCL shore excursion for Curacao only and just winged it in Acapulco and Mazatlan. I was going to get off in Cabo San Lucas but decided against it. The Canal was the highlight for me.

I've been to all the ports but Cabos so the PC is going to be the highlight for me too!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb:

I think you have done exactly what I would have done in your place. You can not change Sandi or Joe. Nor do you have to live with them at least for the short term. You can only do what your heart tells you to do to keep the peace and to keep Sandi in your life. I applaud your decision.

Noel

Thank you so much for posting this Noel. Your opinion and thoughts always mean a lot to me because I completely agree with everything you always have to say.

I did what I felt I had to do and even though we bit our tounge on some of what they said, it was worth it in the end when everyone hugged before leaving. All is well in my world again.

It is hard enough for me with it being Christmas and feeling the loss of my mom, then knowing that they were leaving before Christmas, I couldn't let them go the way things were.

Thanks for your continued support and encouragement. I feel much better now.



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[taysmom]

Hi all..hope everyone had a nice weekend. I just wanted to pass along something...I watched ellen on friday and she had paula deen on. They made chocolate cheese fudge. Now, it sounded weird to me but was easy to make. So I did it today and YUMMY...If anyone is looking for an easy good fudge recipe it's on ellentv.com's web page called chocolate cheese fudge. I don't usually endorse recipes but it was so good and a suprise to me i thought i'd pass it along.
Have a great week
S

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hey V....where's those pics....we're all waiting....

 

[taysmom]

oh..and our High School team lost in their first ever bid for a championship. The team that's won it for the last 15 years got their sweet sixteen title. It was fun to go to but I'm glad it's all over. We were really proud of California. Next year, De La Salle is in their leauge so this is probably the last year they'll get to the playoffs because De La Salle is so good. BUT our cheerleaders were great and the band rocked. So 2 out of 3 ain't bad!
S

 

[birkner]

Thank you so much for posting this Noel. Your opinion and thoughts always mean a lot to me because I completely agree with everything you always have to say.

I did what I felt I had to do and even though we bit our tounge on some of what they said, it was worth it in the end when everyone hugged before leaving. All is well in my world again.

It is hard enough for me with it being Christmas and feeling the loss of my mom, then knowing that they were leaving before Christmas, I couldn't let them go the way things were.

Thanks for your continued support and encouragement. I feel much better now.



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Deb:

You are very welcome!! I know this will be a very hard Christmas for you but you can at least know that you did a loving thing for Sandi and Joe. Your mother would be so proud of you for making the loving gesture to reconcile the family!!

Noel

 

[birkner]

oh..and our High School team lost in their first ever bid for a championship. The team that's won it for the last 15 years got their sweet sixteen title. It was fun to go to but I'm glad it's all over. We were really proud of California. Next year, De La Salle is in their leauge so this is probably the last year they'll get to the playoffs because De La Salle is so good. BUT our cheerleaders were great and the band rocked. So 2 out of 3 ain't bad!
S

Sorry your HS team lost the bid for the championship!! Which HS? I will watch for them when they play De La Salle.

 

[HollyTyler]

DH really likes Dave Ramsey. We have been to one of his talks before. We do his budget ideas. If we didn't we wouldn't have a house or be going on this cruise and we don't have debt except our house. It really is a good plan even if you don't have debt.

I'll definitely check it out.

We won't be seeing it either. We went to see Enchanted tonight and the crowd booed the preview for it.

Oooooh, I'm dying to see Enchanted!