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

[EllaEnchanted]

Sweetie, I have to go to Mrs. Bush's this afternoon to pay for Ray. I can't do it tomorrow coz the office will not be open and I have to sign more papers for him plus get the new amount due for the private room. I figured I'd leave here at 1pm....no snow yet so I should be ok getting back up the driveway.

Forget about that idea....it JUST started snowing and the driveway is already all white....I would be out for about an hour and I wouldn't be able to get back up and I'm not walking....too far uphill!!!!

I'll have to call and tell them I'll do it on Monday.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

If you're at Grills on Sat night we'll wave to you from the ship!

OMG! Wouldn't that be a disaster!!! Thank goodness someone in this family knows what is going on!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Kaylee-- so glad you guys were able to find something for the quick getaway...AND you can take ALL members of your family!

Have a great time, and drive safe.


Deb - I also love the fact that you & John chat on the DIS

Sometimes even in the same house....

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Just heard on the news that there was a shooting in the Allentown PA mall....that's right in my neighborhood. What is going on???

 

[lillygator]

so we haven't left yet. John's boss called him and said not to make the schedule yet and finally just called him back with some changes. I couldn't find my sneaker, and yes, I only have one pair. I hope we get there in time!

 

[lillygator]

always something. He can't sneak out like I can.

 

[lillygator]

at least it has given me a bit of time to pack. and do another load of laundry!

 

[lillygator]

a deposit is due today on the 09 cruise but I think I am going to let it go and then maybe if funds are availble rebook onboard next year.

 

[lillygator]

you guys all behave in here....we'll be back Sunday....and go Tebow for Heisman!!!

 

[nskjerven]

I'm so disappointed right now because my boss will not guarantee that I can have the two weeks off for the cruise I told him I need to know by Feb 10th, but the wait will kill me I think. Now, I also don't know what to do about booking flights etc! So bummed.

Sorry to hear and good luck and PD from me too.

If you are coming in on Friday I would not do both. Thursday may be a different story, but I would rather just do one and be relaxed for Sat.

We fly in on Thursday and we have 15 days to relax...me I'm on the go, that's the way I vaca!!! (and drag my poor family with me.... )

You mean that for May08?

If so, we will be arriving on Thursday 8th May and stay at Raddison for two nights. Two men and my son will got to Space Center on Friday. But me and Alison, my daughter stay at the hotel - relax day. Don't know about Grill's for dinner as it sound good. Maybe we join in to get know together before going on the Cruise.

Scottishwee35

Are you sure you and DD won't want to go? Molly is really looking forward to it

Well, Scott and I spent all night (not really) on line looking at rental homes in the area and we are off to the Hood Canal for the weekend in a 3 bedroom log cabin on 10 acres. It isn't the Oregon Coast, but I am sure we will still have a blast and now the 3 dogs can come too (we have 2 and our friends have 1). So, no school for the kids and we get a weekend away!

Glad you found a get away, it's rotten when plans fall thru, but better when you can patch them up!

Working like a fiend still...3 clients all needing urgent attention!!!

I've got a chiropractor and massage appt at 11:45 today, (3 time this week) this shoulder has been in pain since last Saturday... soon I'm going to have to go to my sports med doc and get a PT script.
Chiro is out of pocket

 

[LiserAnn]

One other thought about the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree. We sang lots of Carols. one Carol surprised me..."Go Tell it on the Mountain" and one line is "that Jesus Christ is born"

I am thrilled they sang it. But it surprised me as this is Government property and how Politcally Correct our world is now.....

But I am surprised someone has sued, imagine a Christmas Tree on Government property........

Here's an interesting tidbit which actually surprised me given, like you say, we live in a PC world and everyone tries to avoid stepping on anyone's feelings...today I volunteered in my son's kinder class. They were making poinsetta flowers and she said "I'm going to explain to you how these came to be a Christmas tradition" and she went on to explain how when Jesus was born people were bringing him gifts from all over and a poor boy didn't have money but wanted to bring baby Jesus something...and the rest I didn't hear because I was helping another mom on the homework packets however I'm assuming it's that he plucked a poinsetta flower the bring to Jesus. But I was shocked when I heard her say "Jesus" because in the PC world we live in and how "God" is being removed from everything, it's unusual to hear a public school teacher say the word "Jesus". I don't have a problem with it, but I'm sure somebody might!!

 

[Skylarr29]

Thanks for the pixie dust! Just working hard to day, booking vacations! I guess it could be worse, at least I love what I do!

 

[LiserAnn]

BTW Good Morning Sweetie. just on for a minute

I've said it before and I'll say it again...you guys are so adorable! Seriously!!!

 

[Ginamarie]

Ginamarie, I am so glad your DHs work problems are working out!! I love ABC News, what does your DH do? How many in your group....(you say a lot of people) and who uses a wheelchair. I have taken my mom on several cruises and she uses a wheelchair. I was surprised how easy it was to use on the ship!!

My DH managers part of the ABC News tape library. He just got a position where he's now in charge of all the digital media storage for the news division. He's also in charge of processing all the election coverage for the 2008 elections.

Let's see, we have 11 in my group: my brother and new bride, and myself and DH are all in our late 20s (though SIL will be 30 right before the cruise and DH turns 30 while we're cruising); my daughter, who will be 2 in April (+stroller); My mom (I won't list her age here ); My sisters Gillian (17) and Giuliette (10); brother Grant (4); and my Grandparents who are in their 80s.

Last time we brought two wheelchairs (one for each grandparent), but I'm not sure if Grandma will want one for this cruise. If so, we'll have two chairs again. Not sure yet how we're getting everyone to the airport!

Here is a picture of our Mickey wreath! We made it last year.

How cute!

I got it off Ebay....

NO MORE EBAY!!!

I'm so disappointed right now because my boss will not guarantee that I can have the two weeks off for the cruise I told him I need to know by Feb 10th, but the wait will kill me I think. Now, I also don't know what to do about booking flights etc! So bummed.

Oh no!! I hope they will give you the time off. SIL still isn't sure if she's going to get the weeks off, but she's already put in her request and it SHOULD be granted. My mom has 2 jobs and one already approved her, but the other one is giving her a hard time. She threatened to quit if they don't give her the time off though, so it seems like they're going to bend on it.

We haven't booked airfare yet either. I'm waiting to see what the Jetblue rates are going to be.

How about we do Chinese take out Christmas eve at the hotel and then do Evergreens at the Clarion for Christmas Day???

I've been toying with having Chinese food for Christmas Eve this year. My mom is working and I'm thinking about going completely low key, since it seems we're not going to do the whole big Italian Christmas Eve with all the fish and pasta. I LOVE Italian Christmas eve, but I have no money to afford all the fish this year MUST SAVE FOR THE CRUISE!

Just heard on the news that there was a shooting in the Allentown PA mall....that's right in my neighborhood. What is going on???

Oh, I hope that's not true! That's awful

 

[gydell]

It's going to be a quiet week-end with so many people gone!

 

[HollyTyler]

I'm so disappointed right now because my boss will not guarantee that I can have the two weeks off for the cruise I told him I need to know by Feb 10th, but the wait will kill me I think. Now, I also don't know what to do about booking flights etc! So bummed.

YIKES! How stressful for you to not know for sure! I'll keep my fingers & toes crossed for you.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...you guys are so adorable! Seriously!!!

Aw Shucks!

Really, thanks for putting up with us and all of our banter!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

It's going to be a quiet week-end with so many people gone!

Not if Holly is on and feels like talking!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Ginamarie, I love the names of you and your siblings. What is your brother's name....the one that just got married? How do you pronounce your ten year old sister's name.....Jule-iette or Jill-iette?

Do Chinese food for dinner....you can always do an Italian Christmas eve dinner anytime after cruise. It doesn't have to be Christmas.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

We had snow here today so naturally my electric is off again. Been off for about an hour. John should be home in about another hour so he can put the generator on if it's still off then. Somebody probably had an accident and hit a pole and the electric is gone again. I called the electric company to report it and they say it should be back on by 7pm the latest. I hope they're right. Usually it comes back on before the time that they give you....so just about when John is walking in the door.

Poor baby, it's Friday night and he's going to have a long ride home tonight. Plus the snow. Then he has to put the generator on and plow the driveway so we can get out tomorrow. He's going to be one tired puppy.