WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt3

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Cheri, so glad that you came through the accident okay. Did you get yourself checked out like we told Jackie to do? If not, do so.

I have had Hondas and Toyotas both and loved them. Before I was married I kept a car for 10 years or more and both lasted without any major problems.

Carol

Yes, I was seen at the hospital in Palm Springs. They did a chest and pelvic x-ray (all OK) and treated my burn, which looks like it's going to take awhile to heal.

for Hondas!

Cheri, So glad to hear you are alright. You couldn't have been in a worse place! Good thing you got help. Very scary!!! How are you feeling today?

I suppose if we'd been between Indio and Blythe it would have been a little worse, but yeah!

Cheri! How are you doing?

Angels have been busy this week - glad they were looking out for you & Dylan, and for Jackie.

Today I'm still somewhat sore and my burn is starting to hurt, but basically I'm OK. I'm dragging my feet about leaving Scottsdale and driving home, but will probably leave in about an hour. I am looking forward to being in my own house, but it's been very nice to be with my sister and her family, too.

Been trying to battle my demons this week - not doing all that wonderfully - need to talk to the Dr about a few things.

Glad Jackie and Cheri were not seriously hurt.

Escrow has been very stressful. We just submitted the 7th addendum (none of the first 6 were accepted by both parties) after we told our realtor to just submit a termination and that we would petition to keep his $20,000 earnest money. The original contract says it will close next Monday and we have done everything we have needed to do to make that happen. Since no addendums have been acceptable, the original contract is all we have. I think that got his attention and maybe he will be reasonable and get this closed. We will see what he does today, then we will know if we retire July 31 or if we work a bit longer. We know he really wants the property (and is getting it at a very good price!) since he has put well over $1000 into inspections, soil reports and plans for a remodel and put up the $20,000 in earnest money.

The really bad thing about all this is that it has cut into my DIS time!

Hi Angie! I hope you can get this thing settled and get on soon with your new life!

Looks like Breezes in Curacao is winning for the 40th celebration....

Looks wonderful!

Cheri, I am so glad you and your nephew are okay! Oh my, what a fright.I will be interested if your car is totalled.

Thanks, Lisa. I haven't heard anything yet on my car. I'm trying not to fret about it. There are advantages and disadvantages to both outcomes, as I see it. I'm just trying to let it go and figure that it will all turn out the way it's supposed to.

I keep popping on and off again!!!

Holly is cutting grass and when the West coast wake up Gaylean is away!!!

AND....my favorite spot for meat on a stick and bacon wrapped asparagus!

Jackie, we got dinner there one night. Yummm! Dylan didn't think it sounded good, but he ended up eating all of the chicken one!

We are starting to get pretty excited about the trip in September. Aside from the trivial task of getting married, we're looking forward to DL and seeing everyone.

The last time I was in DL was about 1979 or 1980, so I imagine that it has changed. Sukie has never been in DL. In fact, aside from the ship docking and going to LAX, he has never been to California.

I'm excited, too!

This morning I made an ADR at the Blue Bayou for the day we arrive. I'm now taking the 3rd off, because I figured that given the late flight, we'd finally get to our hotel at about 1AM if we were lucky. Then on top of it, our bodies would think it was 3AM. Considering we're getting married the next day ...

So, we are now going to be spending the afternoon in DL with ressies at the Blue Bayou.

I like Blue Bayou. Everything I've had there has been good. Of course, it's a little over-priced, but that's what I expect anywhere in DL. Hold out for a table by the water. That's the most fun, to me!

We have a huge new idea for our trip next May. Partly John's idea so I am so pleased he is taking more interest because of that....

Wow, Marilyn, this sounds like a wonderful trip! I am sorry you won't be coming out west, but at least we'll see you on the ship in September!

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Hi Ann!

 

[granmaz]

Great to hear from you Cherie. Sorry your burns are hurting now.

Hope your trip home goes well for you and then you can relax again.

Oh, before the 2 weeks are up our plans might have changed back Cherie!!!

 

[Bilbo UK]

Marilyn and Michelle, looking at our countdowns I think we will all be at WDW at the same time in December. Are you going to Mousefest?

Ann

 

[granmaz]

Marilyn and Michelle, looking at our countdowns I think we will all be at WDW at the same time in December. Are you going to Mousefest?

Ann

We will be there at Mousefest and I know LisaG is too. Monica is always there and perhaps Connie can be too. Cherie is at WDW just befoe the Mousefest cruise and is going on the Mousefest cruise but won't be back after. Michelle, I am not sure when she goes home.

We arrive on 29th November and Michelle on 30th. We must all try and meet up.

 

[granmaz]

Michelle did say she was trying to get Ian and Sukie there for a few days, but I guess the new trip to DL(& wedding) knocks that on the head.

 

[Tink rules]

We would be interested in any help Ann.

I think we were thinking of Hilton Head as being a rest from the driving and sight seeing and extra to Savannah and Charleston.



You can wave us off on the QM2 too!!!

I'll be there!!! I hope... waving to you from the shore...(sniff...sniff....) Then I'll have to go and do some retail therapy to get over it...

Marilyn and Michelle, looking at our countdowns I think we will all be at WDW at the same time in December. Are you going to Mousefest?

Ann

Ann... keep in touch... I feel a mini meet in the works!!! How about dinner???

We will be there at Mousefest and I know LisaG is too. Monica is always there and perhaps Connie can be too. Cherie is at WDW just befoe the Mousefest cruise and is going on the Mousefest cruise but won't be back after. Michelle, I am not sure when she goes home.

We arrive on 29th November and Michelle on 30th. We must all try and meet up.

Plans are still up... trying to talk mom into ANOTHER cruise... Yeah...talk... she want to pack already... So if we do get down there it may still be around the 30th...not sure when we will possibly come and go with the other plans...if they happen... (life seems to be that way these days...)

Michelle did say she was trying to get Ian and Sukie there for a few days, but I guess the new trip to DL(& wedding) knocks that on the head.

Well, you know those Newlyweds...

 

[HollyTyler]

OK, so this is REALLLLLY crazy. My internet is working again. The AT&T guy wasn't supposed to come until Wednesday, but I'm wondering if he snuck in and did something to the line outside? I was moving a bunch of stuff from room to room, and in the process, accidentally dropped my wireless modem or router or whatever this little box is that AT&T gave me. I dropped it onto my computer. Then I plugged everything in so I could turn everything on and make sure it works. Well, my internet is back! Not sure what that's about, but I called AT&T and told them it's working again and that the on and off crap is frustrating. They gave me a $20 credit that should show up on my bill and are sending me a voucher in the mail for another $20 credit for the bill after that. OK....I'm happy now!

 

[Tink rules]

This is what I just sent to my best friend who lives in Norfolk VA (where the Magic will be in dry dock in Sept...) & yes he knows I'm a nut case...


My Dearest James...

My Ship... The Disney Magic... will be coming in for dry dock on Sept 6th... I'd appreciate it if you could be there to meet her as she will be out of sorts being in a new neighborhood, being stripped naked and having strange people feeling her up and down for leaks, etc...

Daily visits are not required, however appreciated, and if you happen to run into John, our head server, please tell him hello and ask him to display his spoon trick for you. Bringing down pizza and wings is appreciated. He's from Scotland and is a jolly fellow - me thinks he likes his brew too...

She is indeed a beautiful vessel and I hope to be back sailing on her to the Carribean very soon...

I appreciate your anticipated answer to my request...

Yours Truely...

Michelle

 

[Tink rules]

OK, so this is REALLLLLY crazy. My internet is working again. The AT&T guy wasn't supposed to come until Wednesday, but I'm wondering if he snuck in and did something to the line outside? I was moving a bunch of stuff from room to room, and in the process, accidentally dropped my wireless modem or router or whatever this little box is that AT&T gave me. I dropped it onto my computer. Then I plugged everything in so I could turn everything on and make sure it works. Well, my internet is back! Not sure what that's about, but I called AT&T and told them it's working again and that the on and off crap is frustrating. They gave me a $20 credit that should show up on my bill and are sending me a voucher in the mail for another $20 credit for the bill after that. OK....I'm happy now!

Holly...

My mom likes to go after appliances with a rubber mallet before calling for repairs... She even used to tip the washer (full of water) and let it drop to get it working again...

 

[HollyTyler]

OK, now to try to get motivated again. A couple months ago, I moved our small kitchen table into a part of our living room that's right in front of our big front window because Tyler and I both thought it would be nice to eat with the windows open and watch the birds and/or squirrels and have fresh air. And the previous homeowner used that area for a dining room anyway, so it made sense. So that left an empty corner in my kitchen. In my bedroom, I had a large microwave cart that really is supposed to be used as an island, but my kitchen is too small, and when we moved in and put the kitchen table in the kitchen, it was definitely too small for the microwave cart, so it went into my bedroom to store it until I figured out what to do with it. SO.....now that the kitchen table is out of the way, I finally moved the microwave cart into the kitchen.

Now I have to figure out what to do with the crap in my bedroom that I had piled on top of the cart. And later, will have to actually move my microwave onto it and that will clear up a bit of counter space. Took me this long and I still haven't even actually CLEANED one room yet!

 

[HollyTyler]

This is what I just sent to my best friend who lives in Norfolk VA (where the Magic will be in dry dock in Sept...) & yes he knows I'm a nut case...


My Dearest James...

My Ship... The Disney Magic... will be coming in for dry dock on Sept 6th... I'd appreciate it if you could be there to meet her as she will be out of sorts being in a new neighborhood, being stripped naked and having strange people feeling her up and down for leaks, etc...

Daily visits are not required, however appreciated, and if you happen to run into John, our head server, please tell him hello and ask him to display his spoon trick for you. Bringing down pizza and wings is appreciated. He's from Scotland and is a jolly fellow - me thinks he likes his brew too...

She is indeed a beautiful vessel and I hope to be back sailing on her to the Carribean very soon...

I appreciate your anticipated answer to my request...

Yours Truely...

Michelle

I love it! I'll be he's cracking up!

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly...

My mom likes to go after appliances with a rubber mallet before calling for repairs... She even used to tip the washer (full of water) and let it drop to get it working again...

Well........apparently that method works!

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Holly...

My mom likes to go after appliances with a rubber mallet before calling for repairs... She even used to tip the washer (full of water) and let it drop to get it working again...

Holly ,

We have sometimes had a problem with our DSL Modem (Your ATT box) getting locked up from time to time. We just turn the power to the box off for 15 seconds, power it back on and let it go through its self test and link up and everything works again. Sometimes it is necessary to restart the computer again also but usually just powering the DSL modem on and off resolves the problem.

Doug

 

[Tink rules]

Then jump up and down and throw it against the wall...

 

[Tink rules]

I love it! I'll be he's cracking up!

Ahhhh... No... he thinks I'M cracking up...

 

[ibouncetoo]

We have a huge new idea for our trip next May. Partly John's idea so I am so pleased he is taking more interest because of that.

Our West coast trip has now become East coast!

Plans at the moment, nothing booked as yet.

Fly to Orlando for 2 weeks of fun.
Set off on almost 3 weeks of travelling up the East coast to NY.
Few days in NY.
Sail home on the Queen Mary 2!!

Though it doesn't quite go over our 40th wedding anniversary we can celebrate it on the QM2 if it is within 60 days.

Some thoughts at the moment for places to visit, where we will stay for 2-4 nights.

St Augustine
Savannah
Charleston
Disney Hilton Head
?
?
? all depends on which direction we go up from Hilton Head
Blue Ridge Parkway
Washington DC
?
? Depending on route
New York

Help from East Coast folk will be appreciated.

We should be booking crossings in about 2 weeks.

OMG that sounds WONDERFUL. You MUST spend some time in Savanna and Charleston (Charleston is absolutely beautiful and Savanna is on my wish list...so go for me.) St. Augustine can just be a day visit I think. I'd also recommend a stop in DC (a place I think EVERY American should visit) and anyone else who can get there. Besides, there is no way Lisa would allow you to pass by without stopping.

.

 

[iankh]

We have a huge new idea for our trip next May. Partly John's idea so I am so pleased he is taking more interest because of that.

Our West coast trip has now become East coast!

Plans at the moment, nothing booked as yet.

Fly to Orlando for 2 weeks of fun.
Set off on almost 3 weeks of travelling up the East coast to NY.
Few days in NY.
Sail home on the Queen Mary 2!!

Though it doesn't quite go over our 40th wedding anniversary we can celebrate it on the QM2 if it is within 60 days.

Some thoughts at the moment for places to visit, where we will stay for 2-4 nights.

St Augustine
Savannah
Charleston
Disney Hilton Head
?
?
? all depends on which direction we go up from Hilton Head
Blue Ridge Parkway
Washington DC
?
? Depending on route
New York

Help from East Coast folk will be appreciated.

We should be booking crossings in about 2 weeks.

What a great trip! I'm sure that the folks living on the east coast can give you some great advice.

Have you ever been up the eastern seaboard before?

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly ,

We have sometimes had a problem with our DSL Modem (Your ATT box) getting locked up from time to time. We just turn the power to the box off for 15 seconds, power it back on and let it go through its self test and link up and everything works again. Sometimes it is necessary to restart the computer again also but usually just powering the DSL modem on and off resolves the problem.

Doug

Oh, I did that a whole bunch of times. I even pushed the reset button on the back. I even used the backup reinstall disk. I tried every trick I've ever used in the past with no luck. But it's working for now, so I'm OK with that.

 

[iankh]

Holly...

My mom likes to go after appliances with a rubber mallet before calling for repairs... She even used to tip the washer (full of water) and let it drop to get it working again...

I agree with your mother. Barb is a very wise woman. There is an ancient Chinese belief that all inanimate objects have a spirit that lives within.

I find it best, before going for repairs to slap the crap of of the object. Often a good smacking gets it working again.