SSMC2006 cruise friends

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I hope you get home safe and sound Mary!

Squid

 

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that you are reminded of on a daily basis??

I can remember going to Grandma and Grandpa house and hearing the old kitchen clock chime. It was my maternal great-grandparents wedding clock from 1898. It had to be wound every Saturday night. After they moved in with my parents the clock slowly began to lose time and not chime right and they finally quit winding it. When grandma went to the nursing home my mom gave it to me since I had always wanted it. We had it repaired and Coleen is wonderful about winding when it needs it. Each time I hear it chime I smile and remember my grandparents and my mom.

This past monday would have been grandma's 100th birthday and it was also the 7th anniversary of my mom's passing. I think the chimes keep their memory close to my heart.


I know this doesnt have much to do with our cruise I just though I would share it with all my buddies here on the Dis



Steve

 

[alikat99]

that you are reminded of on a daily basis??

I can remember going to Grandma and Grandpa house and hearing the old kitchen clock chime. It was my maternal great-grandparents wedding clock from 1898. It had to be wound every Saturday night. After they moved in with my parents the clock slowly began to lose time and not chime right and they finally quit winding it. When grandma went to the nursing home my mom gave it to me since I had always wanted it. We had it repaired and Coleen is wonderful about winding when it needs it. Each time I hear it chime I smile and remember my grandparents and my mom.

This past monday would have been grandma's 100th birthday and it was also the 7th anniversary of my mom's passing. I think the chimes keep their memory close to my heart.


I know this doesnt have much to do with our cruise I just though I would share it with all my buddies here on the Dis



Steve

Oh Steve!! That is just too sweet!!!

One of my favorite childhood memories is of my grandpa!! I had two cousins within a year of me, so all 3 of us girls used to go to grandma & grandpa's house to spend the night once in a while. And, after we had a bath at night, my grandpa used to take iodine in a dropper and draw faces on our bellies - silly faces, happy faces, etc. And, because it was iodine, it kinda "stained" our bellies for a few days after our trip to grandpa's house. I still get a kick out of it!

And, when I was older, he used to sit with me and show me pictures of his WWII days in the Army. What a cool memory!!

Sadly, he passed away when I was in college, but thankfully, I was able to fly home to Chicago from Florida for his funeral. I don't know if I would have been happy if I couldn't have gone home.

Thanks for letting me bring back some happy memories that I hadn't thought of in a while!!!

 

[krdisneybound]

hi everyone:

glad you started a new thread.

See some of you on the 2/10 Wonder next Sunday.....................

 

[cgcw]

that you are reminded of on a daily basis??

I can remember going to Grandma and Grandpa house and hearing the old kitchen clock chime. It was my maternal great-grandparents wedding clock from 1898. It had to be wound every Saturday night. After they moved in with my parents the clock slowly began to lose time and not chime right and they finally quit winding it. When grandma went to the nursing home my mom gave it to me since I had always wanted it. We had it repaired and Coleen is wonderful about winding when it needs it. Each time I hear it chime I smile and remember my grandparents and my mom.

This past monday would have been grandma's 100th birthday and it was also the 7th anniversary of my mom's passing. I think the chimes keep their memory close to my heart.


I know this doesnt have much to do with our cruise I just though I would share it with all my buddies here on the Dis


Steve

Oh Steve!! That is just too sweet!!!

One of my favorite childhood memories is of my grandpa!! I had two cousins within a year of me, so all 3 of us girls used to go to grandma & grandpa's house to spend the night once in a while. And, after we had a bath at night, my grandpa used to take iodine in a dropper and draw faces on our bellies - silly faces, happy faces, etc. And, because it was iodine, it kinda "stained" our bellies for a few days after our trip to grandpa's house. I still get a kick out of it!

And, when I was older, he used to sit with me and show me pictures of his WWII days in the Army. What a cool memory!!

Sadly, he passed away when I was in college, but thankfully, I was able to fly home to Chicago from Florida for his funeral. I don't know if I would have been happy if I couldn't have gone home.

Thanks for letting me bring back some happy memories that I hadn't thought of in a while!!!

Okay, pass the kleenex!

I have so many fond childhood memories. Sometime around the time my dad passed away when I was 18, our family changed dramatically. Up until then, we were very close and spent most weekends together, even after my older brothers & sisters were married. They just brought their kids with then, who were closer to my age anyway. It was actually a lot of fun and I wish we hadn't lost that closeness.

One of my favorites is the winter my dad decided to make a ice skating rink in our back yard. Somehow he encaged it and filled it with water so that we were able to have our own figure skating championship going on. I can remember my dad sitting at the kitchen table on Sunday mornings watching up do our twirls -- which weren't much of twirling at all. Not once did he comment about our lack of skills.


I never had any grandparents - they all passed away long before I was born. I have always felt that I missed out a lot of special memories because of that.



Speaking of ice skating, it is now Walker's passion. In fact, tonight he invited his little special friend to join us at free skating. Walker is looking forward to holding her hand as they skate. I am so not ready for this. They are only 7!!! Good thing I get to be the driver so I can keep my eyes close on them.

Our schools are closed today. Gary said there is about 8" of snow out there. I think this is only the 3rd time in the 8 years Cameron has been in public school that they have closed. It's going to be a super long day around here with the craziness of my house as I'm sure my daycare kids will be here along with my entire family. Wish us luck!





Kay, I wish I was on that cruise next Sunday as well. I'm sure you will have a great time along with Tina & Diana.

 

[tinkerbelle77]

that you are reminded of on a daily basis??

I can remember going to Grandma and Grandpa house and hearing the old kitchen clock chime. It was my maternal great-grandparents wedding clock from 1898. It had to be wound every Saturday night. After they moved in with my parents the clock slowly began to lose time and not chime right and they finally quit winding it. When grandma went to the nursing home my mom gave it to me since I had always wanted it. We had it repaired and Coleen is wonderful about winding when it needs it. Each time I hear it chime I smile and remember my grandparents and my mom.

This past monday would have been grandma's 100th birthday and it was also the 7th anniversary of my mom's passing. I think the chimes keep their memory close to my heart.


I know this doesnt have much to do with our cruise I just though I would share it with all my buddies here on the Dis



Steve

Steve that is so wonderful that you have those memories!
I have memories of my grandfather...He owned an autobody shop, and we would go and visit alot! He was always giving us change to buy a soda and candy from the vending machines in the shop! My mom used to complain at him for all the sugar, but we kept going back, so I know she didnt mind it! He also was the one who made sure we had the latest video games that came out! I remember before my sister and I were even old enough to play, he bought us Atari! Then it was Nintendo, and the ones that came after that one. He was also the most giving person. If he knew you needed something, you'd have it no matter if it was his last dollar or not! He passed 2 years ago this month, and its still hard to believe hes gone at times. Just don't forget, is what I keep in mind, I know as long as I have he memories and share them with the kids he will live on.

How are you doing with the snow? We have about 9 inches here! No school for the girls! Good because I dont think my car would make it out of the driveway! Snow is too deep!

 

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Good thing I drive an Avalanche I was the first one down the highway this morning and it was, OH about 10 inches deep with drifts up to 2 feet! But I drove in front of Coleen so she would make it to the plowed roads to go to work. Then I drove the 30 miles of snowy roads tp get here!


Squid

 

[iluvdisney]

I'm at the airport - the plane is delayed a few hours but looks like I'll be going home tonight - you won't believe how many calls I have received in the past few days from home.
There's been a few changes since I've gone away and I'm not allowed to say anymore than that right now so I will all leave you with that and tell you more when I know more.

It's been a gorgeous stay here - saw a few friends and just enjoyed "me time at wdw" - and may I say I earned it. Have to get home as I have a dr appt on Monday for my old bones - to be continued.....

 

[fireplug]

That should cover all the emotions of Mary's post!

 

[cgcw]

Good thing I drive an Avalanche I was the first one down the highway this morning and it was, OH about 10 inches deep with drifts up to 2 feet! But I drove in front of Coleen so she would make it to the plowed roads to go to work. Then I drove the 30 miles of snowy roads tp get here!


Squid

I guess working in a hospital, it's rather difficult to roll over and go back to sleep on mornings like yesterday. One of my daycare Mom's is a nurse and works downtown. I believe she left the house at 4 a.m. yesterday morning. She told me everyone on the highway was making their own lanes. Scary, scary stuff.

It looks like it's out of our area for now - probably heading towards our MI & OH friends.

Diana, admit it, you miss this mess just a little, don't you?




It sounds like Mary has something up her sleeve. I can't wait to hear the details.




Walker's first "date" went well. They are looking forward to doing something together another time. No hand holding while ice skating last night. When I asked Walker why not, he said, I have my gloves on. It was too cute!!!

 

[Diana Lyn]

Diana, admit it, you miss this mess just a little, don't you?

Uh---let's me think about that for a minute.....well, let's see-----


NOT EVEN A LITTLE TEENY BIT!!!!

Emma cheered at a basketball game this morning and the kids were talking about the groundhog and 6 more weeks until spring. The other coach (who is from NJ) and myself were hysterical laughing, we didn't even realize winter was here.

 

[#1Mouse]

We lucked out with the snow. We only ended up with about 3 or 4". Most of the schools were closing before the snow started falling. Unlucky for Deanna our district and the one next to us didn't close. I bet the other school districts feel stupid closing on the advice of the weather man It's not like the weatherman is usually right about these things.

OK Mary how long are you going to leave us hanging about the mystery of what has happened at home. Do tell!

 

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Our Son-in-law is the manager of a Micheals store across the parking lot from this

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/store_shooting

Fortunately he was off. He was in contact with the Asst Manager on duty. They said the cops were searching stores with assault weapons and everything was locked down. They think it was a botched robbery

Steve

 

[MaryJ]

Our Son-in-law is the manager of a Micheals store across the parking lot from this

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/store_shooting

Fortunately he was off. He was in contact with the Asst Manager on duty. They said the cops were searching stores with assault weapons and everything was locked down. They think it was a botched robbery

Steve

Steve,

We saw this on the news down here. Glad to know your son-in-law is okay.

 

[Diana Lyn]

Our Son-in-law is the manager of a Micheals store across the parking lot from this

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/store_shooting

Fortunately he was off. He was in contact with the Asst Manager on duty. They said the cops were searching stores with assault weapons and everything was locked down. They think it was a botched robbery

Steve

Oh wow, that is a horrible story. What the heck is wrong with people?

 

[fireplug]

5 dead women being reported now. Suspect has been identified and has a long record

Steve

 

[cgcw]

Our Son-in-law is the manager of a Micheals store across the parking lot from this

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/store_shooting

Fortunately he was off. He was in contact with the Asst Manager on duty. They said the cops were searching stores with assault weapons and everything was locked down. They think it was a botched robbery

Steve

Is no where safe anymore???


There are several Lane Bryants in our area that are closing, including the one at Woodfield Mall. I wonder if this is somehow related to someone losing a job or something? Such a sad and tragic event.

 

[#1Mouse]

How sad and unfortunate for those women.

I wonder Cindy if it was related to a job loss there. So sad.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Glad to see everyone!!!

Steve we saw that on the news this morning and it really upset me as we have a lot of friends that live in that area. What is wrong with these people???

Ok did the groundhog see his shadow?? Wow is it already groundhog's day??

 

[Diana Lyn]

OK, I just had to share this.

About an hour ago, my phone rings. It's my nephew, Max, he's 8. He says, hold on Jordin Sparks is going to sing the National Anthem and I thought you'd like to hear it. I look over at the TV and realize----my nephew is at the Super Bowl!!!

Our family members are HUGE Giants fans. Dad's had season tickets for years and here his 8 year old grandson is living the dream. His mother's uber-rich husband decided to take him to game. I just have to say, I'm jealous! But he's missing out on all these cute commercials.