Roll Call. Oct.19,02

[disney6]

Welcome back! A 10 day cruise sounds like heaven about now. Glad to know someone else was being called to the water
Glad you had a good overnighter Lori - I still think the museum exhibits and it being dark and quiet would freak me out!!! I'm probably one of the worlds biggest chickens

 

[Denine]

The Tulum ruins are in Cozumel. We were on the Sun Princess. This was our 2nd Princess cruise. We were on the Grand in '99.
My brother has stayed at the Science Center with my nephew for a scout outing. They have enjoyed it.

 

[Denine]

The Tulum ruins are in Cozumel. We sailed the Sun Princess. This was our 2nd cruise with Princess. The first was in '99 on the Grand.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Originally posted by disney6
I still think the museum exhibits and it being dark and quiet would freak me out!!!

I was far too tired to care. Maybe if I had to sleep in there alone, I would have started thinking about it, but there were at least 80 people in ours and the adjoining room. For a short time I was laying on the floor and looking toward an exhibit. I could only see the "sky" of blue and white clouds all lit up pretty. Then when the lights went out, you couldn't see into the exhibits at all and totally forgot about them.
Tomorrow's my 10th Anniversary. Guess I'd better think of something nice to do. I work the day and DH works his usual night shift. Hummmm. Think I'll leave a card with an IOU for the weekend. Take care all.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hello to all. Denine, my DD is going on the Eastern Magic cruise in 3 weeks and they are thinking about the ruins. Told her to tell me all about it so I can let you know. Lori, which room did you sleep in? Couldn't believe that you went to the zoo in the morning. How did you find the energy to walk all around? Which hospital do you work at? I would assume either Swedish or Porter. Believe me, I have "lived" at both. Happy 10th anniversary! Can't believe that it has been 27 years for us!

 

[Denine]

Lori, Happy 10th anniversary! We celebrated ours in October. What do you do at the hospital? I am a nurse.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Haven't heard from Krista for awhile. Are you out there?

 

[Kristaia]

Still here, just lingering around the other posts for awhile.
Not much going on, still counting days.
K

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

OK, we slept in the "rare bird" room, right across from the Dinosaurs on the 3rd floor. There was this one exhibit of Carrier pigeons with a good 20 stuffed birds in there. What d' ya know... they are now extinct. Go figure
I don't know how I had energy for the zoo, I probably got 2 hours of sleep if you added the little golden moments together. Some people were definitely dragging. I can get along without one night of sleep, but if it starts to become a nightly thing for more than two nights, well, you really don't want to be around me. OK, so some people didn't want to be around me anyway, I think a few just wanted to find a spot of grass not all covered with peacock poop and take a nap
I'm an MRI tech. Way cool, I love that job. I just do fill-in work so I get the luxury of just saying "No" if the request doesn't fit my schedule, and they are always glad to see me. Like the Good Fairy! I don't say "No" too often though. This job is how we are able to pull off the first few decent vacations in years! In order for me to stay home with the kids, we've really had to live on a shoestring. Now that my youngest is in afternoon Kindergarten and DH works afternoon/eve's, I can put in a day of work here and there, and still not need to get childcare. Next year I'd love to pick up a regular 1 or 2 days a week. The check direct deposits into an account that only I control, and it's just for vacations!
Wow, let's just listen to Lori ramble on with the story of her LIFE now!
Hi Krista!
Sandy, you're not supposed to 'live' at hospitals! Heck, you could get really sick hanging out in them for too long, huh Denine?
What area of nursing, Denine?
Oh and hey Sandy, you did decide to parasail, right?
Diane, do you think that the Catamaran is the morning after a late night party that the kids would want to go to? I might opt for an afternoon excursion in case we want to have the chance to sleep in. (I'm getting a little more protective of my sleep now )
...and on that note, I'm outta here. Talk to ya'll later.

 

[disney6]

Lori- I was thinking of the catamaran in the AM because there really isn't much going on in the clubs in the port mornings - just free time I think. DS's NHL hockey is in the PM that day so he WILL NOT miss that!! LOL. I want to take the kids so figured if I wanted to go into St. M without them the afternoon programs would hold their interest longer. Hadn't thought about late night parties as last time they were all passed out by 9 pm!! Oh what to do what to do??? Glad I have some time to think about this - or maybe it's a curse as I will THINK it to death!!! BTW- we will celebrate our 16th anniversary this August. Hard to believe it's been that long, I have 4 kids, am over 40 and gravity is working - BUT you're only as young as you feel?

 

[Kristaia]

You all make me smile...

Off to gymnastics with Clare this morning, then her last Parents as Teachers visit, then school for her and work out for me.
The life of leisure...ha!

It is so interesting getting to know all of you and your jobs.
I also am a part-timer with a full-time schedule.
I monitor child care programs for the state of Arkansas and train child care providers throughout the state. I like to only work part-time and be able to say no, but lately it is a little more than usual. (Looking forward to extra spending money on the ship).

Hope all are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. we are off to the balloon festival.

Krista

 

[disney6]

OK - while we're "talking" about it - I am a stay at home mom. Worked as an engineer for 10 years before the first kid came along and have now stayed home for almost 10 years. Sometimes I think I would be saner (and nicer) if I worked part time but ........ no. I know I am VERY lucky and have been extremely blessed. Cannot believe we are going on DCL for the second time! Bought into DVC in Aug 2000 and still have not even seen Boardwalk! Went on the first cruise because of the special deal they ran right when we joined, cancelled last Oct. visit to WDW due to 9/11 and are doing the cruise this year (and taking parents because of cancelled trip and extra points). Next year I will take the kids to WDW!!! Gotta love DVC - is it you Denine who's a member also? Could never have done one cruise with out it much less two and knowing I get to go to the World next year too!
Just read this - sounds kinda mushy and I am NOT a mushy person - I'm a mean old hag

 

[disney6]

Hey - where's DVCLady?????????????

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I, too, am a stay at home mom. The girls will be 22 this month and will be in their final year of college in the fall. One is moving out this weekend. You should see the tears flowing from me!!! Anyway, before they were born I worked in the District Court and also in the District Atty's office. I missed it immensely but felt blessed to be able to stay at home with the girls. I currently watch my dental hygenist kids two days a week. One is 3 and the other is a month old. I love kids and that is how I get my "fix". Also, it is good spending money. Lori, I really don't have health issues. Stayed in Swedish twice. But, there is always the husband, the kids, my dad and who ever else. We haven't decided whether to parasail or not. We are still contemplating the Regatta and the Catamaran. Then again, we are just thinking about doing nothing. A nice leisure trip.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Haa, I guess it's OK to recognise our various blessings that come to our lives in so many different ways...without having to give up our "mean old hag" status. LOL
I just had a flashback from when I gave in and bought a mini-van. I said, "but how will people know that I'm still a rebel, if I'm driving a freakin mini-van???"
OK Lil'Nell. I'll ease up on you for awhile on the parasailing topic I might still be after you for the formal gown, however.
I wonder when some new people are going to check in? The "unofficial cruise list" doesn't have any new names either.
You look at how many views compared to posts for this thread... gotta wonder.

 

[disney6]

Your mini van story made me laugh. Not too long ago we were on our way home from church and my DH looked at me and started howling - he said "if someone had told us 16 years ago we'd be sitting here in a MINI VAN, in CANADA (he's from WPalmBeach and I'm from St.Louis), with FOUR kids in the back seat and we're all belting out "O Canada" at the top of our lungs we'd have thought they were crazy". Never know where life will take you next!

 

[Denine]

I am an RN. I work at an Assisted living for people with Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. I work on an as needed basis, which is a lot of the time! I have been there for a litlle over a year and really like my job. I create my own schedule, which is great for vacations!
We have no children (God's decision.) But we do have 2 great cats who are like our children.
We have been DVC members since 1995. We love it! On our last trip, we used it to stay at Vero Beach and Hilton Head as overnight stops. Much nicer than regular hotels! We also stopped at Downtown Disney on our way to Ft. Lauderdale. Had to get my Mickey fix even if it wasn't a Mickey cruise!

 

[disney6]

Denine-
I'm sorry. We actually had 5 children (hence the 4 year age gap between the first two) but our oldest daughter passed away unexpectedly during labor (39 weeks-full term). The decision to have more was tough as was the pregnancies but I know how fortunate we are to be able to make that decision ourselves. Happy you kept on with your lives - some don't. Good for you
We own at BWV and VB but have never seen or been to either one! Hopefully next year!
Does anyone know anything about the hidden Mickey's?

 

[Denine]

I am sorry to hear about your daughter. Jerry and I have come to terms with our infertility. We try to look at the positives of not having children. Our ability to travel, for instance. We are still on the adoption list for another year. If we don't receive a child by then, we are not going to renew our homestudy. They are good for 2 years.
We won't stop doing because we can't have kids!

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Originally posted by Denine
I work at an Assisted living for people with Alzheimer's disease and Dementia

Oh good someone who will be able to relate to me
Good luck with the adoption process Denine. We did foster care for a few years and boy, it only takes a minute to fall in love. I think we'll all look back on our lives one day and see exactly why everything worked out the way it did. (I sure hope so anyway )
On a Disney note... I found out today that DCL's air package (which we 'chickens' are doing) almost always put the guests that they fly in the day before, in the Airport Hyatt. I know Sandy said they were going to the Radison but is anyone else going to be at the Hyatt? Has anyone been there/done that? How did it work out? Think I can by some pop and beer near the hotel for a decent price (might be later in the evening)?