Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.2

[Brooklyn]

How hard for you all! I do admit that I would probably be one of those people although I try not to be. Parents who are actually trying to deal with there kids in what ever way, such as trying to pack everything up to leave with them, I have the up most sympathy for as I know as a young child I was a brat sometimes to my parents. It's those unfortunately like your friend I have an issue with because although I agree kids should be allowed to be kids I don't agree that that means they should be allowed to misbehave and especially not in circumstances like dinner etc. There are times and places for kids to have free reign and times when they need some control of themselves even if its just so they learn that you have to do things you don't like sometimes.

Oh and sorry if I offend anyone on here with my views its just a personal opinion and I am sure that if I ever have kids this may change.

With Maddy's condition, is she likely to grow out of it or will it be something she is stuck with? Sorry always take an interest in different conditions as I find it far too interesting.

Being someone who's technically disabled (I have an eye disease that means eventually I will go blind but its quite mild at the moment so don't really like saying Im disabled) I know what its like to have a condition no ones sees and how hard it is. I was diagnosed at 15 and have had some degree of night-blindness since then. There are still times now when my friends forget about it and leave me to wander aimlessly around cinemas or town at night lol Luckily I'm usually prepared enough to carry a torch and be aware of my surroundings but it is hard especially when others don't understand what you are doing or why. Luckily Dan is fantastic with me and I've never had a problem around him (thank god cause I don't think he'd forgive himself if I did) but it is a difficult thing to explain to people especially for situations were you wouldn't even think about it - for example last year I couldn't go Quad biking with the rest of my team in work because it was too dark in the forest area they went through so I had to explain to everyone why I wasn't going.

No worries, you did not offend me at all. It is so hard when people do not understand. I have friends with 3 times the kids that I do and just do not understand the way makes little brain works.

Trust me, my friend and I have grown apart bc I can't take just how poorly behaved her kids are. I had to stop inviting them over for parties and play dates it was just too hard! Plus they tormented Maddy to no end! She would go in her room and play by herself when they would come over. That is not fair to a 3 year old to have to do.

Unfortunatly this is probably something that Maddy will always live with. Currently she is in different therapies to try to help her cope through life.

She is kind of like "rain man" but more normal if that makes sense. She is EXTREMLY intelligent. The things she comes up with blows my mind! She is just not very social. She enjoys her time alone. I think she is going to be more of an architect or something where she works alone. Last weekend we were so busy. By Sunday when we went out to eat with friends she was so overwhlemed that she went and sat at her own table. It was too cute and funny to see a 3 year old wanting to sit alone. She was happy though.

On a side note - she is normally one of the quietest people in the room. Most of her anxiety she internalizes but there are those time like last night that you just can't stop. My husband once put her tooth paste on her toothrbrush and it took over an hour for her to calm down bc that is not they way we do it every other night. He will never make that "mistake" again.

 

[Brooklyn]

Can anyone out there tell me how much a 5lb bag of CHEAP white rice costs?????? I am trying to plan a project for my dd's school but it will require 5lbs of rice per kid! I need to know if this is too costly! I just for the life of me can't remember how much it would cost. I am trying to make the sign up sheet before I leave the house today and would love not to have to go to the grocery store the check.

Thanks for any help!

 

[CACruisin']

Try Vons.com for rice price. Good Luck with the project.

 

[BnBSarahsGarden]

och aye, no only joking, we live near dunfermline, 25 miles from edinburgh, i work in edinburgh and so have to speak a bit better than Len so they understand me, not so scottish for you but the lovely Linda I met last cruise thought I did but she was American and probably sounded more scottish the her.Len says things that makes me even laugh.

I am away to walk my crazy daisy Beagle, funnily enough named, Orly !

I wonder if you might know the Hendersons'? They live in Edinburgh. A fabulous couple that stayed at our bnb awhile back. They were with us for 2 weeks and sort of became family. We could listen to them talk all day. They sent my daughter a beautiful doll from Scotland and we cherish it. They have invited us to stay with them. It is on my wish list.

And my favorite char.is minnie, dh would of course then be micky and our daughter loves tink(and if you saw her room, you would know it).

 

[gismo1554]

No worries, you did not offend me at all. It is so hard when people do not understand. I have friends with 3 times the kids that I do and just do not understand the way makes little brain works.

Trust me, my friend and I have grown apart bc I can't take just how poorly behaved her kids are. I had to stop inviting them over for parties and play dates it was just too hard! Plus they tormented Maddy to no end! She would go in her room and play by herself when they would come over. That is not fair to a 3 year old to have to do.

Unfortunatly this is probably something that Maddy will always live with. Currently she is in different therapies to try to help her cope through life.

She is kind of like "rain man" but more normal if that makes sense. She is EXTREMLY intelligent. The things she comes up with blows my mind! She is just not very social. She enjoys her time alone. I think she is going to be more of an architect or something where she works alone. Last weekend we were so busy. By Sunday when we went out to eat with friends she was so overwhlemed that she went and sat at her own table. It was too cute and funny to see a 3 year old wanting to sit alone. She was happy though.

On a side note - she is normally one of the quietest people in the room. Most of her anxiety she internalizes but there are those time like last night that you just can't stop. My husband once put her tooth paste on her toothrbrush and it took over an hour for her to calm down bc that is not they way we do it every other night. He will never make that "mistake" again.

Sounds like you did the right thing about stopping them coming over. Its definately not fair on her!

Bless her. The older she gets though I guess the easier it will become because she'll also understand it more. With her being so young she probably can't really understand whats wrong with her, although she probably does more than we do!

I have to admit I was a loner growing up and there was nothing majorly wrong with me I just didn't socialise and its not a bad thing really. As long as shes happy then that's what matters!

 

[gismo1554]

OK this is probably the only picture of me you will see ever as I hate pics of me but it is with Walle

ps notice the rash around my neck. This was the last day of my allergic reaction and this was actually the best day! God knows what I looked like the first day lol

 

[MrsMork]

Good morning. CACruisin asked on the other thread if we would be traveling 101 or I5. We plan to go I5 to Lodi, then over to Pismo Beach and south from there. Friends and family in those two locations.

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Hello everyone, I don't post on here very much but thought I would pop in to say hi. I have been reading all the posts and I am very happy to be traveling with such a diverse group of people.

Jewelmicky- I am a Michigan transplant as well, it is just so hard to find a job there anymore. We still travel back there quite frequently as my DWs mother still lives there.

What a good idea to have questions, My favorite Disney character is Tigger and my DW's is Eeyore.

Have a good day everyone.

Forgive me if I asked this of you already but where abouts in Michigan are you from. We live in Shelby Twp. which is about 45 minutes north of Detroit. And yes right now it is very scary to live here. Mark my DH (Disneypilots) works for GM and it is the first time in 24 years that we have been together that I have seen him worried about his job future. I own a small soft furnishings business and my business is extremely slow as what I do is considered more of a luxury and people are not spending on that right now. We would have to move out of state if things don't work out for the Big 3. Of course, we might have to tough it out until the kids finish HS.

No worries, you did not offend me at all. It is so hard when people do not understand. I have friends with 3 times the kids that I do and just do not understand the way makes little brain works.

Trust me, my friend and I have grown apart bc I can't take just how poorly behaved her kids are. I had to stop inviting them over for parties and play dates it was just too hard! Plus they tormented Maddy to no end! She would go in her room and play by herself when they would come over. That is not fair to a 3 year old to have to do.

Unfortunatly this is probably something that Maddy will always live with. Currently she is in different therapies to try to help her cope through life.

She is kind of like "rain man" but more normal if that makes sense. She is EXTREMLY intelligent. The things she comes up with blows my mind! She is just not very social. She enjoys her time alone. I think she is going to be more of an architect or something where she works alone. Last weekend we were so busy. By Sunday when we went out to eat with friends she was so overwhlemed that she went and sat at her own table. It was too cute and funny to see a 3 year old wanting to sit alone. She was happy though.

On a side note - she is normally one of the quietest people in the room. Most of her anxiety she internalizes but there are those time like last night that you just can't stop. My husband once put her tooth paste on her toothrbrush and it took over an hour for her to calm down bc that is not they way we do it every other night. He will never make that "mistake" again.

My DS Bobby who is 15 1/2, has always been more on the quiet side. He is also extremely intellegent. He has a couple good friends but for the most part he likes his time alone. Which amazes me because he has a great sense of humor and can really be a clown when he wants to. There have been many times we have gone out with others that he finds a quiet place to read or play a video game. He also can't handle being around kids that are screaming. Though he has become much more tolerant as he has grown up. Just over Thanksgiving we had some extended family over and the little boy followed Bobby around and basically made a pest of himself and Bobby was very good natured about it even though I could tell he would have like to be left alone. He does have a quick temper also but he is learning to control it when it flares up which doesn't happen often but it isn't fun to be around when it happens.

 

[CACruisin']

Sounds like a good trip Angie. You'll skip the long boring stretch of I5 down the Central Valley. I grew up in the San Joaquin Valley so I know Lodi. We have driven to WA several times to visit friends. DD's always want to stop at Lithia Park in Ashland, and I always need to make a stop at the Harry and David store in Medford .

 

[CACruisin']

OK this is probably the only picture of me you will see ever as I hate pics of me but it is with Walle

ps notice the rash around my neck. This was the last day of my allergic reaction and this was actually the best day! God knows what I looked like the first day lol

Cute picture Sarah! The rash isn't noticeable at all either.

 

[gismo1554]

Cute picture Sarah! The rash isn't noticeable at all either.

Thanks! Im just paranoid about it. Two days before my eye swelled up and looked like I had been punched so I'd avoided pictures for days!

 

[DizzneyDAnn]

Yes, we told them. It's not my fault the cool cruise is during the school year! I may take them on a short cruise, just the 3 of us, and maybe my sisters, if we make enough money. A girls cruise.

I don't know if you remember Katey. Long strawberry blond hair, probably a pink bathing suit. She spent the
last TA by the adult pool. She was only 17, but so close to 18 we didn't care. She spent so much time in the hot-tub that I'm surprised she wasn't in a constant shrivel!

 

[gismo1554]

Yes, we told them. It's not my fault the cool cruise is during the school year! I may take them on a short cruise, just the 3 of us, and maybe my sisters, if we make enough money. A girls cruise.

I don't know if you remember Katey. Long strawberry blond hair, probably a pink bathing suit. She spent the
last TA by the adult pool. She was only 17, but so close to 18 we didn't care. She spent so much time in the hot-tub that I'm surprised she wasn't in a constant shrivel!

Ah well at least they are OK about it. A girlie cruise might be a nice idea!

I do remember Katey! I think she was competing against Lindsay to see who could stay in the pool the longest lol

Which reminds me of the day when Cheuy from Cheuy and Danielle (the act in the Promanade lounge) got in the hot tub with Lindsay! That was a great day! God I miss the hot tub!

 

[DizzneyDAnn]

My kids will be the brats. sigh. They all took turns last time, so we were always bothering people. It's not that they are all bad at the same time. I love them dearly, and they are nice kids, but they are kids and with so many, odds are pretty good SOMEONE is going to be in a mood!

I have 4 teenage daughters right now and one 11 year old hormonal mess. Things are always rocking and rolling at my house! My little boys (6 and 4) are a piece of cake. Grace is only 9, and as long as she goes to bed on time, she is an angel.

My favorite Disney Cruise is when I get to go sans kids. I literally float and gloat that I am not the one trying to keep my kids from whining. If there were no bratty kids on the cruise, I could not do this, and it would not be as much fun! LOL

 

[gismo1554]

My kids will be the brats. sigh. They all took turns last time, so we were always bothering people. It's not that they are all bad at the same time. I love them dearly, and they are nice kids, but they are kids and with so many, odds are pretty good SOMEONE is going to be in a mood!

I have 4 teenage daughters right now and one 11 year old hormonal mess. Things are always rocking and rolling at my house! My little boys (6 and 4) are a piece of cake. Grace is only 9, and as long as she goes to bed on time, she is an angel.

My favorite Disney Cruise is when I get to go sans kids. I literally float and gloat that I am not the one trying to keep my kids from whining. If there were no bratty kids on the cruise, I could not do this, and it would not be as much fun! LOL

lol! Fair enough! Guess you must love it to have so many so close.

 

[nordkin]

Favorite Character - for me it is Grumpy with Goofy as a close second. Joi has not stated a preference, but when I make our door magnets she wants me to use anything but Minnie and usually Pluto. So I assume it is Pluto.

 

[DizzneyDAnn]

I absolutely love it. I wanted the rocking and rolling!

 

[manascarfan]

Forgive me if I asked this of you already but where abouts in Michigan are you from. We live in Shelby Twp. which is about 45 minutes north of Detroit. And yes right now it is very scary to live here. Mark my DH (Disneypilots) works for GM and it is the first time in 24 years that we have been together that I have seen him worried about his job future. I own a small soft furnishings business and my business is extremely slow as what I do is considered more of a luxury and people are not spending on that right now. We would have to move out of state if things don't work out for the Big 3. Of course, we might have to tough it out until the kids finish HS.

I grew up in the "Thumb" area, a placed called Port Sanilac, my wife was from Sandusky. I am still amazed every time I head "home" how recessed that area is. My relatives all worked for Chrysler. I can't imagine the stress involved waiting to hear if they will be bailed out. I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and wish you and your husband the best.

Dave

 

[NHdisneylover]

Last night was prime example of this...
:

Stephanie I think you sound liek a wonderful mom and from what little I saw of your girls when we were on the TA with you they were delightful. I am with you and Sarah that I can't satnd paretns who let their kids just get away with murder (or worse yet think it is "cute" when their children are rude, etc.). However, as long as i can see a parent trying to do soemthing with the situation (remove the child, or anything) I am all about concern for the parent. I would have been the person at Ikea asking you if it would help if I juggled trays for you, etc.

Happy to help.

Woody

Thank You Some day I hope you'll feel like posting about DLP and what you like best about it, etc.

Unfortunatly this is probably something that Maddy will always live with. Currently she is in different therapies to try to help her cope through life.

She is kind of like "rain man" but more normal if that makes sense. She is EXTREMLY intelligent. The things she comes up with blows my mind! She is just not very social. She enjoys her time alone. I think she is going to be more of an architect or something where she works alone. Last weekend we were so busy. By Sunday when we went out to eat with friends she was so overwhlemed that she went and sat at her own table. It was too cute and funny to see a 3 year old wanting to sit alone. She was happy though.

On a side note - she is normally one of the quietest people in the room. Most of her anxiety she internalizes but there are those time like last night that you just can't stop. My husband once put her tooth paste on her toothrbrush and it took over an hour for her to calm down bc that is not they way we do it every other night. He will never make that "mistake" again.

Rio is not nearly truly the same as Maddy and not to her level at all so I know I cannot really relate to what you and she live with. But, for years he was always the "quiet one" (at home, in school, etc.) and always a loner (and gets so overwhelmed at times--hardly ever gets upset but if he does he is REALLY upset and just needs space and time--nothing else helps). He still has very few friends his age (okay--none)--but we eventaully found (on a DCL trip none the less) that he LOVES to be social in a setting of adults--who are a bit less in your face than kids are (and oddly he is absolutely at his happiest on stage). But, he still needs his space. He adores our big cast parties--but always disapeers to his room for a bit to regroup sometime durign them. On our last cruise we had 17 people between three tables at dinner. One night some of the adults went to eat in Cozumel. Rio insisted on eating all by himself at one table. He soooo enjoyed his chance to just recharge on his own. We got a few dirty looks from others and one person actaully pulled me aside when I got up to go to teh ladies room and told me I was being cruel "making" him dine alone If she only knew

 

[gismo1554]

I absolutely love it. I wanted the rocking and rolling!

God I am so the opposite lol! Good on you though! And when I saw them on the cruise I didn't think any of them were badly behaved but then I didn't see much of them lol