personaly, we have always found that the only people walking a straight line on a "wavey" cruiseship are those that have had a couple of drinks

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we are home after celebrating our daughter's 11th birthday

she opted for us to dine at "fresh choice" and see "Willy Wonka" (probably the first movie i have not enjoyed johnny depp in-i'll stick with gene wilder and the original storyline, although my husband was thrilled with the soundtrack, he's a major fan of danny elfman and loves it when he not only scores a movie but does the vocals as well). p.s. we will be celebrating hubby's november birthday on board.
i too have become far too addicted to these boards, but my satelite is hiccuping and not getting several channels so my tivo is not picking up as much as usual. at least i'm getting my fix of the last season of "six feet under" on hbo. but i'm ticked to learn that they have cancelled "carnivale" mid story line

i will def. have to get a repair person out soon-a couple of hubby's sci-fi shows have started their new seasons and i am hoping "gray's anatomy" and "kojak" will be running their new seasons by cruise time.
sounds as though none of us will lack for lounge company

we'll have to compare notes each day so the early diners can save us late diners a few seats. the group photo idea sounds great-something nice and respectable to offset those candid shots during "margarita madness".
football? football...oh football! cannot understand the game a bit-got in trouble in high school at several games for participating in a group known as the "rowdy rooters"-off color cheers interspersed with kazoo selections (queen's "bohemian rapsody" and the theme to "rocky" specificly) but other than that i am pretty much oblivious to it. i mean i could'nt understand why one of my former co-workers was so elated that her son was leaving college early because he got drafted by the 49'rs. of course after he purchased his mother, sisters and himself new homes and is making more per year than he would have in 10 in his chosen major...seriously, while i'm not a sports fan i do appreciate all of the volunteer, chairity and fundraising that that the bay area and sacramento pro athletes do-they help to make a real difference to alot of kids around here.
signing off for now-keep those posts coming!