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

[scottishwee35]

My reindeer & pickle keep disappearing, but I see everybody else's. As much as I hate to do it, I think I'm going to get rid of them like I did my string of Christmas lights because it drives me nuts when they disappear and come back!

Holly

Where is Christmas Lights cos I think it is lovely?

I am waiting for one friend as she is coming with her hearing dog Bran as my husband is looking after Bran for wee while.

Scottishwee35

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly

Where is Christmas Lights cos I think it is lovely?

I am waiting for one friend as she is coming with her hearing dog Bran as my husband is looking after Bran for wee while.

Scottishwee35

I had to take the lights off because they kept disappearing.

 

[scottishwee35]

I had to take the lights off because they kept disappearing.

oh no



Still waiting for friend, wish she hurry up lol

As we go over to my friend for champagne woo hoo

Scottishwee35

 

[LisaG520]

Wow! I never thought you meant a real fire engine that is pink! I thought maybe it was the name of some wild alcoholic drink! Please try to remember to take a picture....I'm sure ALL of us here would love to see! Have a great time!

I thought the same thing

 

[birkner]

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I JUST LOVE THIS Holly!!! OMG!!! I LAUGHED SOOOOOO HARD! IT'S PERFECT!!! IT'S JUST SOOOO FUNNY!!!

 

[granmaz]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!!

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

So pleased Frank is doing well.

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

Great report, thanks Noel. I felt that I was there with you.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!!

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

Lisa, this is such great news! I'm so happy that Frank is recovering well. You are so dear to stay with him for such long periods. What a special quality you have for giving. Frank is lucky to have you there. Now, remember to take five minutes for yourself too. You'll have no energy left if you don't.

Don't forget we're all here rooting for you and for more good news about Frank!

Hugs and Love to you!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

Noel, you have the best detailed reports.....I feel like I was there....so descriptive. I Love them! Your DH does too I'm sure. How cool to keep in touch with email when you're appart.

Looking forward to your next update and pics. I know you're already having the best time there! Continue to enjoy yourself and relax as much as you can and save some energy for when the whole gang gets there. HAVE FUN!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I finished running around today so now I am officially on time off....not a thing left to do. YEAH!!!

V....I sent the package for the girls....you should get it by the end of next week.

How are you holding up? What are you cooking? How many are coming? It sounds like you're the hostess with the mostess.....doing Turkey dinner and Christmas too. Brave girl!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

iDIS and now iBIZ too!!! HA HA HA little joke. John got the router connected and now I'm back on DSL. We have wireless so my house is a wifi hot spot so I can do the streaming music feature on my new music player. I'm going to be checking it out as soon as I charge it fully up to speed.

 

[pjpoohbear]

Deb, I an intrigued by this Ibizia(?) of yours. Is there a site that I can read up on it? I tried searching, but keep getting sites on travel and such. I am a buyer for a computer stores and I do new product research as well.

Pj

 

[HollyTyler]

BORED, BORED, BORED all day today, but I'm loving it! Wrapped Tyler's Santa presents, but it doesn't take me long to wrap a few presents. Watching Mary Poppins and waiting for Tyler to get home. I really should be cleaning, but I decided that can wait until after Christmas. I'm enjoying this relaxing a bit too much!

 

[HollyTyler]

I think tonight we'll open the Christmas presents my aunt mailed us. Then tomorrow I'll let Tyler open a couple presents from me. Then Monday morning he'll have Santa's presents to open!!!! Santa comes to our house a day early this year since he'll be at his dad's on Christmas. Then Tyler gets to do it all over again the next morning at his dad's! Lucky kid.

 

[HollyTyler]

Deb, is your new toy all charged up? Are you having fun with it?

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, I an intrigued by this Ibizia(?) of yours. Is there a site that I can read up on it? I tried searching, but keep getting sites on travel and such. I am a buyer for a computer stores and I do new product research as well.

Pj

Hi PJ....I found it on Amazon's site, but they're all sold out right now. You can still read some about it. I got mine from my cousin. I can have him contact you if you're interested further.....just let me know.

I think it's awesome. I can't wait to play with it....I have it charging now.

PJ look under electronics and search for Ibiza.....you'll find it.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, is your new toy all charged up? Are you having fun with it?

I guess it should be fully charged by now....yup. I'll play with it in a little while.

I was watching Don't Forget the Lyrics. I love that show. Then John came in with groceries and I had some dinner. I don't like to eat too late. I'm going to watch football at 8pm. Nothing much else going on. I feel like I should be doing something, but I'm all ready for Christmas. Only thing left to do tonight is water the tree.

 

[HollyTyler]

I think I figured out why my reindeer and pickle disappeared. The reindeer is getting ready with final preparations for Santa's sleigh, of course. And the pickle was probably a snack for the reindeer.

 

[HollyTyler]

My pickle and reindeer have reappeared.

 

[HollyTyler]

And they're gone again. They're messing with me (see Gydell, you're not the only one)! Must delete them completely before they drive me batty! Yup, I think I have entirely too much time on my hands.