Podcast Cruise 2.0 Discussion Thread Deux

[mdvlprof]

Being coherent is over-rated.

 

[OKW Lover]

It's an Airborne TAB Jeff! Drop and give me twenty. Or buy me a beer and we'll call it even! Congrats Kathy & Rich! Can't wait to see you on board.

TAB!!! That was the word I was looking for.

OK, I'll have to go the beer route - at my age that's about all I can manage. And if I recall correctly, I still owe you one from DATW so you better be thirsty!

 

[Launchpad11B]

TAB!!! That was the word I was looking for.

OK, I'll have to go the beer route - at my age that's about all I can manage. And if I recall correctly, I still owe you one from DATW so you better be thirsty!

I'll only let you buy me a beer if you let me buy you one as well......and we must drink them together.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Hi Kathy!!
I am having good days and bad days with the knee. The meds the doc gave me are helping a lot, but I could do without the side effects though. I haven't stayed up much past 10 pm since I started taking them and that is pushing it, usually I am out by 9. I can't take one of the daytime doses because I wouldn't be able to function coherently.

I know how you feel Tracy. Best of luck with your recovery. Injuries stink! We need you walking and ready to go for the cruise!

 

[katscradle]

I am thinking of doing this, too. But they had such a cow when I took them out the Friday before DAP and the Monday after. They were almost impossible to work with for make up work. But it's not like they are not smart or anything. Just missing tests for the 8th grader will probably drop him to a "B" instead of an "A".


Who all is taking their "older" kids out of school? I would love some input.

Kathy I hope you get to come on the cruise with the boys. They will love the cruise! I don't understand your school system down there, but we are taking our boys. They loved the first one! I figure take advantage while we still can. When Kenny gets into HS I may have to change our vacation plans and times that we travel, but for now we are taking them. Up here the schools can't say or do much until a child misses 20 days in a row. We haven't pushed that boundery yet.

 

[k5jm]

Just sayin'...

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[katscradle]

Happy March Monday folks!



Welcome to the fray! No worries about your shyness, just go at your own pace. Some folks I approached on 1.0 weren't very talkative; I didn't think anything of it



Congrats! Glad to hear no more incidents for you Donna!




Hmmm, didn't know that! Got some fine ones but what's better is the story behind some of them...like the mom of the lil girl who asked if I wanted to trade: the mom only wanted her daughter to trade the free pins she had (handfuls of them) for the nicest pins I had which were figure skating ones my gfs had bought for me. But that was the only weird trade - everyone else has been really cool



I leave the cherry blossoms which are in full bloom right now, and head back on Thursday...DH has mentioned they just got a few more inches of snow.


The queues have been long for many of the free venues but I think my Dis commando planning held me in good stead The mint's queue was usually about 5-6 hours long but I *only* waited 1.5 hours cuz I went during the CAD vs. Russia hockey game. The security guard kept us updated with the score

Queues didn't seem that long cuz I/we spent our time chatting with those in front/behind, and time went quickly - even for my longest wait by far - the 4 hours I spent waiting for a chance to see the Women's figure skating long program. What starts out as a shy queue quickly becomes friendly - we chatted with the 3 solo Japanese visitors in front of us, and when someone asked my gf to do a survey and gave us both a Tourism Vancouver pen as thanks, the fella behind us, "oooh'd" at it...so I turned around and gave it to him. He was so happy. This kinda thing was happening all over.

When we finally got tix - released by the venue at face value ($468), I was literally jumping up and down, and that was before I knew it was even in row 13 Maybe I was a bit too exuberant as when I headed to security they commented that they saw my jumping Of course the Women's final skate was incredible and just magical with the top skaters pretty well having clean skates. When Joannie Rochette finished, the cheering went on and on as we clapped, cheered and rang our cow bells for her outstanding courage and strength

We left the coliseum, and the solo Japanese visitors raised their palms to high 5 us It was fun to see the dynamic of this event as the Korean and Japanese had tv crews at the venue hours before the start interviewing the spectators and having fans show off their banners. Many were dressed head to toe, cheering for Yu Na Kim (Korea) or Mao Asada (Japan). Some were there 3 hours before the event and were waving banners and flags but didn't even have a ticket for the event! Inside, the tours had seats in particular sections so there were lots of Japanese flags in a couple of areas, and a big pods of Korean contingents...and Canadians all over - so fun!

The Olympics has been an absolutely amazing experience...I can't oversell it...it totally exceeded my already high expectations. Anyone who has a chance to go to one should definitely do it. For me, this is prolly a once in a lifetime kinda thing and its atmosphere is hard to describe.

People from all walks of life, every color, shape, size, age all in revelry together. I have never seen so much red and white and maple leafs - quite stunning actually. Nor have I heard a national anthem so many times in so few days.

Lots of free stuff to do: I caught concerts by the Canadian Tenors, Molly Johnson (2009 Juno award winner jazz singer), and Blue Rodeo - all who played sets of about 1.75 hours. Deadmouse - reputedly a popular DJ - played one nite and folks lined up for 8 hours to get in

Massive screens at the venues have great coverage of the event and not of just Cdn athletes. The stories of the athletes and their families has been inspirational, heartbreaking and in some cases, just can't help crack a big smile or make you tear up.

cheers,

I am glad you have had so much fun, and that it exceded your expectations!
Now that you have heard the Canadain anthem so much I am going to test you when I see you next time, your going to have to sing it to me!!!

 

[katscradle]

He said that I could jump....soooooo I JUMPED!!!!!!!

YAY!!!

Welcome aboard Kathy, Rich and the boys!

 

[praisehisname]

DH and I just booked this cruise today; so I'm jumping in the discussion! I started listening to the podcast about a month ago and was instantly addicted!

 

[georgemoe]

TAB!!! That was the word I was looking for.

OK, I'll have to go the beer route - at my age that's about all I can manage. And if I recall correctly, I still owe you one from DATW so you better be thirsty!

I'll only let you buy me a beer if you let me buy you one as well......and we must drink them together.

You two are almost as bad as Don and Aaron.

"Hey schmoopie. No, your the schmoopie. No I'm not, your the schmoopie."

 

[Launchpad11B]

You two are almost as bad as Don and Aaron.

"Hey schmoopie. No, your the schmoopie. No I'm not, your the schmoopie."

Keep digging that hole Jorge'. You just added another drink to your "I owe Paul" list!

 

[kab407]

You two are almost as bad as Don and Aaron.

"Hey schmoopie. No, your the schmoopie. No I'm not, your the schmoopie."

Is this a man card violation?

 

[Launchpad11B]

Is this a man card violation?

Using the word "schmoopie" even in jest is a MAJOR violation! George is slipping.

 

[kab407]

Keep digging that hole Jorge'. You just added another drink to your "I owe Paul" list!

Thank God a real man has stepped in.

Hi Paul!

 

[DVCsince02]

Welcome newbie!!!

 

[Launchpad11B]

Thank God a real man has stepped in.

Hi Paul!

 

[ADP]

Thank God a real man has stepped in.

Oh Kathy...You're too kind.

 

[mainegal]

DH and I just booked this cruise today; so I'm jumping in the discussion! I started listening to the podcast about a month ago and was instantly addicted!

Welcome aboard, Denise and Tom.
Nice to have you join us!

 

[kathrna]

YAY!!!

Welcome aboard Kathy, Rich and the boys!

Thank you! I am soooo excited!

 

[safetymom]

You can never have enough Kathy's on the cruise. Welcome aboard.