Not me! We used to go somewhere different in Ontario to camp (in a tent) every summer when my kids were young. I had to shake out everyone's sleeping bag every night just to make sure no snakes were hiding in themAnd of course, it was always me who would have the "close encounters" on the trails we would hike
Kathe
I really am not a "camper" by nature. Hate, hate, hate the washrooms and showers 
But it was a great way to see some of Ontario. Our province is pretty large and there are so many places to see and things to do. There is nothing better than sitting out at a campfire and seeing all of the bright stars in the sky in the middle of the night away from the bright lights of the city. Of course, there is no way my back would survive a night sleeping on an air mattress now! But we really did have some great experiences. And it was a holiday for me. I did most of the housework at home, and all of the packing and preparing for these trips, but since I was not an "outdoorsy type" my husband put up the tent, made the fire and did all of the cooking while camping 
I just had to shake out the sleeping bags each night, you know, in case of snakes 
And then mine will be soon after yours!
Of course, I've been so busy chatting that I still haven't had a chance to read and get caught up here! There are threads for three other cruises I'm on that I've been neglecting completely 
Holly, when are you going? For how many nights? I'm glad you are able to make this happen
Kathe
I'm so excited, I want him to be excited too! He knows we just can't afford a cruise this year, and I know he'll be just as excited about Disney! He remembers a few things from when my dad treated the whole family a week after Tyler turned 3 and talks about wanting to see those things again. His very first roller coaster ever was Goofy's barnstormer ride (if that's even what it's called). He remembers that and walking through Mickey's house. Not much else.
Well, I have really missed you all! Glad I had a chance to chat with you Holly and Monica
My last load of laundry is finished and I need to be up in 7 hrs so I'm off to bed now. Good night all!
Kathe
You should have told me that a couple hours ago! Once again, my plan on going to bed early just didn't work out.
I've been wanting to go again. 
for everybody that needs them!You wanted more photos?
Me, sometime in 1976
In rural New Jersey. My sister, me, my dad, my brother, my cousin Shlomo
Mom & Dad in Brooklyn, World War II
Thank you!!! Very cool! Even your brothers "high waters".
Holly - that's GREAT!!!
BTW - the dreaded DVD came in last night - not sure if I'll try it tonight (as it's Grey's & Private Practice night) but will definately attempt it this weekend.
Hi All.....after all the talk about concern for people MIA, I thought I'd better check in.
John was home from work all week and just went back today. He and the kid were moving turtle tanks around on Sunday and John fell over something on the floor. He reinjured his injured knee and couldn't walk for a couple of days. He's wearing a knee brace now and was at the doctor last night. He's still limping, but at least he doesn't need the cruches anymore.
I'm exhausted and feeling a little sick today. I'm not used to taking care of someone else. I can barely take care of me.
I'll be reading and sending hugs to all of you even if I'm not posting much for the next few days.
to you and John!Hi everyone, I've missed all of you
A friend of mine volunteered my house for a small Oscar party on Sunday, so I've been trying to get to the theatre every chance I get to see some of the movies. I hadn't seen anything since Mama Mia in the fall. No way I'm going to fit in any more before Sunday, but I did manage to see Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamon Button, The Reader, The Wrestlereek: closed my eyes through most of this, I hate wrestling and bleeding...
Kathe
Kathe - Oscar party, hum.....I think it's Cheri that's having 1 too.
I didn't even hear who was nominated - I go more for the Tonys that the Oscars
Remember, there is a chance of another Baltic cruise - I'm still holding our for one.Hi All.....after all the talk about concern for people MIA, I thought I'd better check in.
John was home from work all week and just went back today. He and the kid were moving turtle tanks around on Sunday and John fell over something on the floor. He reinjured his injured knee and couldn't walk for a couple of days. He's wearing a knee brace now and was at the doctor last night. He's still limping, but at least he doesn't need the cruches anymore.
I'm exhausted and feeling a little sick today. I'm not used to taking care of someone else. I can barely take care of me.
I'll be reading and sending hugs to all of you even if I'm not posting much for the next few days.
to you and John. He will have to take it carefully for a while so he doesn't do it again.
Well, you know that Deborah & I would be as far away from this place as possible!!
Not me! We used to go somewhere different in Ontario to camp (in a tent) every summer when my kids were young. I had to shake out everyone's sleeping bag every night just to make sure no snakes were hiding in them
Kathe
So the reason I missed Gray's and Private Practice tonight is because I was out buying myself an early 60th birthday present--a new TV. It's a monster, 52" Samsung. I told the guy that sold it to me that I've heard that people generally feel about TV purchases the way women feel about breast implants--after it's all said and done, they wish they'd gone bigger. So now I have to rearrange my living room somehow. It won't be delivered until Mar. 4 because I'll be gone all next week. Too bad it won't be here for the Oscar party, but I'll have it for next year, right????
Holly, this is all your fault, I just want you to know!!!!
WE had a tent and we were so young! We went to the Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver and Golden....oh, my what fun we had! 
We camped at Shadow Mountain and then went hiking up, up, up to one of the highest mountains......well, I got so SICK! 
We went to town and phoned a doctor from a pay phone (no cell phones back then). He said I had ALTITUDE SICKNESS!!!! He recommended a night at a hotel, and lots of fluids....I think he actually laughed. So we stayed at this great motel built up the side of the mountain called the Brass Bed and in the morning they brought us a tray with coffee on it. We thought we were in heaven! 
