October 19th Cruisers again and again... Part 3

[Denine]

Hope you feel better soon Barb!

Heidi: One more thing to check off your list!

Sally: Thank you!

Sandy: We got off in Manzanillo as well and walked into town with Kaleigh. It wasn't bad, but we turned around and came back.

We got Schawann's a long time ago. I am just not a "prepared" food person. I like to make my own.

Sandy: I am terrible at crafts. If it wasn't for my lesson manual I wouldn't have thought about the masks. We made a lion today. It looks pretty cool too. They could make simple musical instrument like a tambourine. Take 2 paper plates, fill with dry beans and staple together, let the kids decorate them and then make lots of noise. You can also make a drum with an empty carton. Cover the top with construction paper and secure with a rubber band. Wrap the container in construction paper first. THen they can decorate it and play it with their hands. At that age, Kaleigh really just liked scribbling, "painting" and putting those foamies stickers on paper along with buttons and other things.

We got the bathroom primed. Now we need to go shopping for paint, a curtain and rod.

I tore beds apart this morning and got them all washed up and put back together.

I have bread in the machine to go with German Potato soup for dinner.

I am going to go sit and do my needle work pretty soon. My goal is to finishe that castle this year. Kaleigh was watching me work on it yesterday for the first time in months. I told her I would teach her how when she gets older.

I work tomorrow, so Jerry works from home.

Finally, we could use some pixie dust. We have known for a while that Jerry could get laid off. Key is going to be outsourcing a lot of computer jobs. He made it through the first round of layoffs in December. They are going to be making their decision soon which projects are going to be outsourced. We are really hoping that what he does can't be outsourced, but you never know. Julie already knows our situation since they were with us in December. We didn't know if Jerry was going to have a job when we got home from vacation. We have been trying to go on as normal, but it is getting to be crunch time and we can use all the prayers we can get. Thanks.

 

[wildernessgirl]

Hi guys!

Hope you feel better Barb!

Heidi, congrats with signing of the Rev. Pretty soon you will have eveything done and you can just "take it easy" until the big day!

Denine, I'm glad you told everyone about Jerry. We keep reading about Key and National City cutting more and more people and we keep hoping that Jerry is safe. I know Jerry was very concerned in Dec. Garry keeps saying he hopes that Key doesn't decide to "let go" more people at the end of the month since it will be the beginning of a new fiscal year. I know they told Jerry that it probably won't happen until late Spring, but you know how the "management" likes to sugar coat everything and tell people that it will be later then sooner. So they can have the "surprised reaction" along with everyone else...."boy we didn't think that this would happen so soon..." blah blah blah. I know you and Jerry know, we sent you pixie dust in Dec. and will continue until you guys know for sure. (one way or the other, hopefully it will be the good kind!!!)

OK..... the trip report that has been pushed off for so long.....

Ok, we flew SWA (my brother works for them and we got to see him at the airport before we left, the kids got a big kick out of seeing him. Of course we didn't get any kind of employee discount or anything, but that's ok). We were to land at 1:30pm but we landed at 12:50pm. It was 1pm before we got to the gate, but not bad for the flight time. Got our car, and went to VWL to check in. We checked in and the room was ready!!! SO we went up to the room and checked everything out, got the luggage, un-packed, got something to eat and the off to EPCOT to meet up with Denine and Jerry. We had been hearing that there might be a soft opening for Spaceship Earth so I asked one of the workers and she told me that they have trained all the employees (re-trained) them and they are going to be wearing their new uniforms later on in the week so keep an eye on the area. (Now a little side note, throughout the week I made "friends" with two of the workers John, and Mike who keeped me informed about whether or not they will be opening the ride or not an just keeping me updated on info that they "weren't suppose to tell anyone" but for some reason they thought I was a former cast member ). So after doing Mexico and Figment and the kids finally got to meet up, we took an early night and went to the grocery store. We of course met up with Denine and Jerry there too, and all of us being good...... NOT! LOL! **funny event*** I had the Big guy sitting in the basket area of the cart with some of the food and Brooke in the seat area and as I was ringing the food up (self ringing aisle) the "bag boy" started to pack the groceries for me. I told the Big Guy I would get him out in a minute since we had to put the bags into the cart to get them out to the car and the Bag boy says "I'll help him out . I told him to be very careful since he is very heavy and he said no problem. He helped Garry out of the cart and said "boy you are a big fellow. How old are you... 10..11? I told him no, 6. Just then Garry and Makenzie walked up and the bag boy said to Garry, "sir, I hope you are intending on putting him in football! He'll be good!". I just thought that was a cute story. Anyways, we took the food back to the room and called it a night.

Our room was wonderful for the first 3 nights. The 4th night we all went to Mcikey's Very Merry Christmas party. We had a blast, I'll go into more details later on that, but we got back to the room and the kids fell asleep and Garry and I went into the bedroom to watch some tv . Now we started to hear this humming noise that would click on every 15mins for about 5 mins and then click off. Now Garry and I couldn't figure for the life of us what was making the noise and then all of the sudden (like a light bulb went off above our heads) we both looked at each other and said someone is on Oxygen! Garry IMEDIATELY left the bedroom and I began to shake and cry. You see, that was the machine Garry's dad was on and that "noise" will stay with us forever and hearing that noise in the bedroom that you are to sleep in, we just couldn't do it. It was all still too fresh for us and just hearing that humm and click sent us both back to the last few days with his dad and we just couldn't stay there. SO, I called the front desk and told them about the situation and they confirmed that that person had just checked and will be there until Dec.17th. So they opened a room for Garry to sleep in that night. It was a two bedroom which was very nice and IF I would have woke the kids up and moved us that night, we would have had that room for the rest of the stay, BUT I decide to let the kids sleep (and I slept on the pull out bed with the girls in the living room) we ended up getting a new 1 bedroom the next day. Makenzie had gotten sick on Monday and I didn't want to not have a room so they got us into a 1 bedroom right away, so then I had to pack, up pack again. Along with the food. Anyways, got everything ok and met up the Denine and Jerry again.

Well, I have to go. I will tell more about the trip later. All in all, it was a SUPER TRIP (except for the room hiccup, which they did not charge us the $25 room change fee).

The best is yet to come..... Dinner at Ohana's...... Actually after dinner was so funny, I have never laughed so hard........ I thought I was going to pee my pants!!! Even thinking about it as I type, I'm laughing!

Well, gonna go. Be Back later!


TTFN

 

[Luv Mickey]

Yes, Denine, I use to be like that too but after 60 years I am the less work the better kind....mostly eating out.

The doctor put Dick on 2,000 mg Vit D a day and also for 6 weeks 50,000 mg of D twice a week. He said he was really, really low. Then I decided to go ahead and have my blood screened so they took 5 tubes.

We went to the grocery store, had lunch and now I need to go put things away.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Denine and Jerry - your family is in my prayers...what a tough situation. Hang in there. Sending a ton of Pixie Dust your way. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie - Oh no, how sad about your hiccup with the room. I am glad it didn't ruin the trip for you and Garry. Hugs to you two. I can't wait to hear about what was so funny!!!

Sally - wow that is a lot of blood!! Glad the doctor caught that Dick was really low before something happened.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Denine, I am so sorry to hear what you guys are going through. It just doesn't seem fair how companies treat their employees. You are and will remain in our prayers. German potato soup sounds good. It must be made with some sort of sausage.

Julie, loved the story about the Big Guy. I guess you, Heidi and I should never get together.....laughing so hard that you could pee your pants. Three of doing that just wouldn't be pretty.

Sally, I heard that you guys were getting the snow. Thank goodness that Stacey got away before it started. They left Monument around 4 in the morning pulling their 5th wheel. They are headed to CA for a few days. San Diego zoo, Sea World and Disneyland is on their agenda. Bless Tyler's heart, he really, really wanted Grandma to go to "Mickey's house". For some reason, I don't think Stacey wanted me to barge in on another vacation. Schwann's does have yummy stuff. We used to buy it at the campground but they don't come around anymore.

 

[Luv Mickey]

Denine, sorry to hear about your situation......Dick has gone through the same thing several times in the last few years but always has managed to get skipped...hope the same for Jerry.

But if God closes one door, he will open another one. Keep up the faith and we will all pray for you.

 

[Mickey02]

Wow! My Mom comes back to the board and it is busy now! I have not read all the back stuff yet. I will catch up later.

Stayed home from work with strep. Started taking Pen V last night I had another ruff night but am feeling better today. Tiffany called a little while ago and she has it too. I would guess Bob will be next. Missy is also thinking she has it. Glad I didn't come in to see you the other day Mom when we picked up Tiffany's gift!

Since I am feeling a little better tomorrow is a cleaning day for me. I am going to pack up most of the Christmas stuff and start organizing the basement again. Jaymee and Louis Mom are coming out next month.

 

[Mickey02]

I need your thoughts......

Jaymee asked me the other day if I would mind if her and Louis got married in February but still had the wedding in June. Here is why. With the airforce it could take several months after they are "officially" married before they will move Jaymee. It is all about the paper work. Since his Mother is coming and Louis is going to come too they would get married on paper only so they could start the process then by June she should be stationed where he is.

Not sure how I feel about it. It makes sense but it is one more way she is rushing this wedding.

What do you guys think?

 

[wildernessgirl]

Barb, that's a tough question. I can understand Jaymee's point of view, but I just don't see the idea of "2" weddings. From my experience when I worked in the bridal business, the women who had this type of situation did something like this:
They had a small private ceremony ( marriage on paper) and then a few months later, they had a "vow-renewal" ceremony and reception. They still wore wedding attire for the later, but no big fancy wedding. Just a maid of honor, best man and a ring bearer. SO, if she is set on doing this in Feb. I would suggest the "ceremony" in June. It would be a little odd to have two wedding dates or make one a "fake' date. JMHO. Sorry I can't be more help. It would be a hard decision for me. IF she really wants to get married in Feb., she can go and do it without anyone knowing about it. Look at it that way, she WANTS your opinion and thats GREAT! Just remember she's in LOVE and wants this more then anything. I hope this makes sense. I'm sorry that I haven't given you any help! Hang in there! Everything will be ok!

Gonna Go!

Be back later!


TTFN

 

[Mickey02]

Hi Julie
Thanks for the input. If they would get married in Feb it would be by a JOP only parents would be there then in June it would be the big wedding.

I can understand why it makes sense just wish she was not in such a hurry to get married.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - I know of 2 people that did the same thing that Jaymee wants to do. One person was because they needed insurance and the other person was because her husband was also in the service. I think it is more common than what we think. Both of them had their wedding later on and considered that to be the date they were married and when they celebrate their anniversary. In both cases, very few people knew of the first initial marriage. They just didn't have pictures of them signing the marriage license.

 

[Luv Mickey]

Does anyone know a good product to wash wood cabinets? I am using an oil soap but I have to rub alot to get the finger prints off the corner of the doors.

I have started my spring cleaning in the kitchen and am tearing everything apart and washing the shelves, etc. I want to be done by spring so when we get back from Disneyworld I can work outside.

Things really are not that bad as I fall cleaned but I like to go over it and it doesn't take that long. When you get to be my age you have to keep things up or you get far behind really quick. Plus I throw something out everytime I clean and that helps cut the clutter.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow Barb, that is heavy cleaning. I don't have a name for a miracle product for you, sorry.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Barb - I know of 2 people that did the same thing that Jaymee wants to do. One person was because they needed insurance and the other person was because her husband was also in the service. I think it is more common than what we think. Both of them had their wedding later on and considered that to be the date they were married and when they celebrate their anniversary. In both cases, very few people knew of the first initial marriage. They just didn't have pictures of them signing the marriage license.

Barb, I have to chime in with the same feeling as Heidi. I think it is more common than what a person thinks.

Sally, I use Formby's Build up remover. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! You know that grime that builds up on the wood stair hand rails.....gone. It is sometimes hard to find. I think either Walmart or Home Depot. Call them first.

 

[Luv Mickey]

Thanks Sandy. Where is it usually located at Walmart?

I am stopping for today. I am going to a college hockey game with my grandaughter. She was given Box seats so it should be fun.....don't even know who they are playing...

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Box seats, nice! I find it in the paint dept but you might want to try the household cleaner dept, too.

 

[Denine]

Thank you all for your pixie dust. It has been rough lately. Yesterday, Jerry got informed that he will be transferring to a different group. It is a development group and not a support group. The support stuff is what is going to be outsourced. This will be effective Feb. 1st. So, we are hoping that this means they are planning on keeping him. At least his new manager is someone he knows and has worked with for a long time. It is usually someone that doesn't know Jerry and he has to prove himself all over again. I will keep you updated.

We are going out to dinner tonight. We are dropping Kaleigh off at his mom's and then going out. We got gift cards from his mom for Christmas.

My friend in NJ just got engaged, after 11 years of dating. Wedding everywhere.

Sally: Can you come clean my house too?

Barb: I like the wedding and then vow renewal idea. It would be strange to get married twice. But, hey, what do I know?

Sandy: Nope, no sausage in the soup. It is only 130 calories per serving and it is sooo tasty. It has potates, cabbage, leeks, and all the flavors.

Julie: Just mentioning the after Ohanas made me start to laugh.

 

[Luv Mickey]

Denine, glad things are working out for Jerry.

Sandy, Walmart didn't have Formby's but I am going to Home Depot this morning and see if I can find it.

Didn't someone say something about a really good stain remover awhile back? I have a purple stain on the carpet in my sewing room that I have tried everything I can think of to remove and nothing has worked yet.

CC won the hockey game last night 6-l. I found myself wanting Alaska to get at least one more goal....

My great grandaughter has gym competition at 4 today. She is ll and quite good.

It is only 27 degrees out right now...at least when it is cold I don't mind being inside and cleaning, otherwise I want to be outside cleaning up flower beds and it is a little early for that.

I do need to cleanout the greenhouse and get it ready for spring plants....

Only l0 weeks until we go to Disney!!!!!

 

[Luv Mickey]

Where is everyone? It is bedtime again and here I am alone..... Well goodnight sally. Thank you and goodnight to you too.

 

[Mickey02]

Good Morning or should I say afternoon.

Missy and Ethan both have strep and so does Tiffany. Everyone is on medicine.

stayed in almost all day yesterday doing some heavy duty Spring cleaning. Having company in a few weeks so trying to get ready.

Going to have the wedding on base at the chapel then the reception will be at the officers club. I am pretty excited because it is really a nice place and it cuts the cost almost in half!!!! Bob and I went and checked it out yesterday and the ballroom is really nice. YAY!

Has anyone priced airline tickets lately? Oh my goodness I usually pay about $250 to fly to Disney and all I am finding is $400 YIKES! If I was not already committed I would probably postphone the trip.