Who feels like a threadkiller - Take 4!

[Hollyann]

Hello Threadkillers! Am I still allowed to post?

Sorry I've been MIA. Things have been good here in Florida - cold, but good! Betsy let me know about the cruise and I'd LOVE to go. Tom said he's done Disney Cruising for a while, tho. The only times I can state for sure that don't work for me is July....

Mary's daughter is getting married in July and I'm making the cake.... er....cheesecake for the wedding. Ever since she was a little girl she's asked me to make cheesecake for her wedding cake! A promise is a promise!

DU - many congrats on your job and I hope the interviews go well and the one you want the VERY most - you get! That way you have $$$ to cruise with us!

Betsy - you said you wanted to know what I've been cooking - I made asparagus leek soup tonight! Thanks for keeping me in the loop.

Robin - sorry to hear about Alex's cat. That's a tough thing to go thru. I hope you had a great time cruising with your family. Are you going to post pics? I love you pics! Can't wait to see you & Rick. I have to pick up my dad at the airport on 3/31. How long will you be in FL?

PD & CADZNYCHC - I hope you're able to make it on the cruise as well! It would be great to meet you two!

TW - I am looking forward to seeing you at Disney. I can't wait to hear all about your Disney Magic Cruise!

Well...Betsy told you we got a new puppy. She is SO cute and happy! She is now ten and a half weeks old and two and a half pounds. She can sit, speak and lay down on command and is about 75% potty trained. We've only had one accident in 3 days (I hope I'm not jinxing myself) and she goes to the door and barks!

When I meet TW in Disney, I'll have another annual pass - so if anyone is headed down that way, let me know and I'll try to meet you! Our traveling is curtailed until Sunny Pup is fully trained, so I'd LOVE to get to Disney for a day - and Tom will watch her!

I missed you my threadkiller friends and I'll be better at posting....like Andy said - it can be my new resolution (along with my old resolution!)

 

[Cruisin]

Hey Ann. Long time no post

I hadn't heard that Mary's daughter was getting married. In fact, I'm not even sure that I heard she had a special friend.

We had a great cruise thanks. I can post some pictures if you like.

Right now tentative plans are for about a week to 10 days away from home. The date we are looking at is the full week of March 20th, probably leaving home to start the drive on Thursday March17.

Of course we will also be down in May for Alex's wedding. We haven't finalized any plans for that but he gets married May 29. We are hoping to have a few days before the wedding to have some fun.

We need pictures of your new baby

 

[Hollyann]

Okay - I hope I remember how to do this!

Sunny after her very first bath!

Sunny with all her toys!

She fell asleep so we put her in the stocking to take a pic!

Playing with one of her favorite toys!

I've taken a few on my phone that I'll have to download - they are really cute!

 

[Hollyann]

Right now tentative plans are for about a week to 10 days away from home. The date we are looking at is the full week of March 20th, probably leaving home to start the drive on Thursday March17.

Of course we will also be down in May for Alex's wedding. We haven't finalized any plans for that but he gets married May 29. We are hoping to have a few days before the wedding to have some fun.

Please let us know what works best for you. Rick & Tom were thinking of meeting up so he can see the planes fly. I just have to be back to take Dad to the airport. Do you know of any hotels in that are (where is it by the way!). We plan on taking Sunny....

I know you're going to have SO much fun at the wedding!

 

[Cruisin]

Please let us know what works best for you. Rick & Tom were thinking of meeting up so he can see the planes fly. I just have to be back to take Dad to the airport. Do you know of any hotels in that are (where is it by the way!). We plan on taking Sunny....

I know you're going to have SO much fun at the wedding!

Ann, your new baby is just so so cute and so tiny.

We don't know for sure where we are staying yet so I will have to get back to you on that one.

If we end up renting a 3 bedroom house you will be more than welcome to stay there with us since it is only us and another couple going.

I will let you know just as soon as we know but we are aiming for the Venice area since it is close to the airfield. So far there has not been much success in finding suitable accommodations. But once we figure it out we will be sure to pass on the info to you.

We are really looking forward to seeing you both again too.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

She's gorgeous Ann!!!

Congratulations on your new furbaby~

 

[Dalpal]

Just checking in!

Oh Hey Ann!
Good to see ya here. asparagus leek soup!...YUM!
I had a tuna sandwhich..Wish I was there for dinner instead of here...A better dinner AND some warmth...it would have been a nice change...
In the 20s here the last few days or so...Burrrrrrrrrrrr

We will be in the world this Aug. The 14th to the 24th I believe. We will be taking the next two Grands in line...(Kateri (6), and lil Billy(7)) unless things change for them...either way we will be going...Maybe we can arrange a small meet, either on the way there for a meal..or in the world for an afternoon.

I better get going...

TTFN

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Yup. As expected, my prices are the same as what's published.

Brenda and I discussed getting as many as five in a room together to save a little money. The range is anywhere from $1217 pp to $1813 pp for five in a room. I am going back and pricing a suite. Maybe we could splurge if we can more ppl to split the cabin price.

 

[DISUNC]

Sunny after her very first bath!

Sunny with all her toys!

OMG! Is that puppy REAL?????
ADORABLE!!!!!!

First day on Temp Job Report

WHAT A FRIGGEN DUMP!

This Office is in a old house and there are PAPER & Files ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL over the place. PAPER PAPER PAPER PAPER PAPER everywhere....except the bathroom!

I had taken at least a dozen calls from Credit Collectors looking for my new Boss! And is he is a "financial advisor"

My job is to make coffe, answer phones, open mail.....review Tax returns (but that wont start till they can afford the TAX RETURN SOFTWARE), make appointment, Buy milk & coffe, call people who owe them $$$ and straighten out the computer system...AND FEND OFF CREDITORS

I havent met the BIG BOSS....He was on vacation, will return tommorow. However I was warned...He is deaf, cannot foucus on anything, drools and looks 80 years old. However he is only 60 has two kids in their 30's and a set of 14 year old triplets. He is thetriplets Basketball Coach (and takes it very seriously) I am to immediately STOP everything if a email comes in regarding his Basketball team and NOTIFY him at once!!!!!! AND PRINT ALL EMAILS from Kiplinger.com, 3 hole punch them and place them in a book (most current dated on top) and place the book in the LUNCH room (which is 3 feet x 4feet) for EVERYONE to read.

He adviced all his clients 3 years ago was to refi their mortgages at the low interest rates (and he got a commision on that). Now most of his clients eat in Soup kitchens. All he tells his employees is "whadda shame"

This office is a OLD house, that use to be a Funeral palor....File cabinets for Customer from A to G are on the first floor, File Cabinets from H to P are in the Basement, and Q to Z are in the Attic......UNLESS they are in arrears then they can be anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was told I was lucky I started this week, cause last week they had no working plumbing or heat!!!

But I have my own office with my own bathroom. And the day just fleeeeeeeeeeeeeew by


Anybody here have a incantation to rid one of bad karma heebie jeebies?

 

[Hollyann]

Just checking in!

Oh Hey Ann!
Good to see ya here. asparagus leek soup!...YUM!
I had a tuna sandwhich..Wish I was there for dinner instead of here...A better dinner AND some warmth...it would have been a nice change...
In the 20s here the last few days or so...Burrrrrrrrrrrr

We will be in the world this Aug. The 14th to the 24th I believe. We will be taking the next two Grands in line...(Kateri (6), and lil Billy(7)) unless things change for them...either way we will be going...Maybe we can arrange a small meet, either on the way there for a meal..or in the world for an afternoon.

I better get going...

TTFN

You would be MOST welcome for Asparagus Leek soup! I complain about the cold weather here!!! I'd LOVE to meet you in August - as long as Tom and I are home it's a Disney date! (although it will just be me....Tom is DONE with Disney for a while!)

 

[Hollyann]

Yup. As expected, my prices are the same as what's published.

Brenda and I discussed getting as many as five in a room together to save a little money. The range is anywhere from $1217 pp to $1813 pp for five in a room. I am going back and pricing a suite. Maybe we could splurge if we can more ppl to split the cabin price.

As soon as we hammer down the date, I'm ready to book! It's still May 2012...right? I'm SO excited to cruise with everyone again! The sooner we book - the more rooms available!

The suite sounds good - but since I'm flying solo - it'd have to be all girls in the suite...I'm a bed hog, snoring nudist! Not something ya'll would probably want!

 

[Hollyann]

First day on Temp Job Report

Wow - that was quite a day! I've worked at some interesting places - but I think you win! I did work - as a book keeper - in a home of a plumber (a freaking zillionaire). His house was AMAZING (the Maserati in the garage wasn't bad either), but he was a f-r-e-a-k....quit that job after I beaned him on the head with a package of envelopes! He grabbed me and tried to suck the features off my face - OIY! To make matters worse: I was wearing a pink sweat suit! Who on EARTH would try to maul a woman wearing a pink sweat suit? It's a giant sign that says UNDESIRABLE! Like I said....FREAK!

 

[Cruisin]

DU, sorry to hear about your first day experiences but it's good that it went quickly and that you have your own office and bathroom. Your first worry should be whether your very first paycheque ( or pay check, depending on who's doing the typing ) bounces

Maybe one of your other prospects will come through for you

Ann....... funny story

 

[KimRaye]

Hey GREAT news!
Ann just contacted me on FB and says she's IN!..but will be going solo...I'm so excited...

So now we have interested in going:

DU,
Robin,
Colleen,
Brenda,
Me,
Ann,
PD.

Am I missing anyone????

Kelly & I - Interested!

As soon as we hammer down the date, I'm ready to book! It's still May 2012...right?

Can't do May tho. Kelly doesn't graduate until early June. Was there an 8/4 date? That would be better for us, as I don't know exactly when school will start later that month. July ok too. Not sure what details you all have worked out already. Betsy just brought me onboard today. (haha - onboard - get it? )

Question: Will we need passports? I can start that now.


Congrats Unc, on the temp job and the 3 prospects!


Thanks Betsy!

 

[DISUNC]

Wow - that was quite a day! I've worked at some interesting places - but I think you win! I did work - as a book keeper - in a home of a plumber (a freaking zillionaire). His house was AMAZING (the Maserati in the garage wasn't bad either), but he was a f-r-e-a-k....quit that job after I beaned him on the head with a package of envelopes! He grabbed me and tried to suck the features off my face - OIY! To make matters worse: I was wearing a pink sweat suit! Who on EARTH would try to maul a woman wearing a pink sweat suit? It's a giant sign that says UNDESIRABLE! Like I said....FREAK!

IF you played your cards right...You could of been the MRS. RICH lady who wears pink sweat suits and drives a Maserati through town!
However the downside, every plumber I ever knew had the worst plumbing in their own house.

 

[Hollyann]

Hi Everyone!

DU - I was already married when that happened! I would rather be a beggar with Tom than rich with anyone else. But the Maserati was beautiful!

Kim - so awesome to see you! How cool if we can cruise together!

July is a month that won't work for me - unless it's the end of the month. My niece is getting married mid month. But if it's a time that works for everyone else, please go then! August works!

Ya'll take care. I have a hair appt today. I'm working on re-doing my pantry and organizing the kitchen. I ordered some can organizers....wrong size! So now I have all these cans on my kitchen table and have to wait for the new sizes to come in!!!

 

[Dalpal]

Wow!...Its almost like old times, with everyone posting! I LIKEY!

I think we are narrowing it down. May/June are not good. July is not good uless its the end of July and Aug 18th, may be too late....

So we are looking at:
July 21st, or Aug. 4th, 2 guests,
Cat 11- 3323.40
Cat 9- 3309.40
Cat 6- 3925.40

Either date the price is the same...
Is everyone OK with the prices for these dates?
I know they ARE a bit high.???

We would get a cat 6..I need a balcony handy.
Its a lot but I have been saving already for a couple of years, so its ok with Us.
How many bedrooms in a suite colleen?

As I have said before either is OK with Us....( although if we went on the 21st of July I'd be on the ship for my Birthday), BUT that doesn't matter to me one way or the other either. Ill be happy just to be on the ship with my friends..

Looks like we will have a couple of tables filled for dinning!....


So whats it gonna be people, .....The 21st of July, or the 4th of Aug.

Have to get ready for work.
I have a meeting at 11:30 this morning.

Have a fine day TKers.

TTFN

 

[Dalpal]

Kelly & I - Interested!

Can't do May tho. Kelly doesn't graduate until early June. Was there an 8/4 date? That would be better for us, as I don't know exactly when school will start later that month. July ok too. Not sure what details you all have worked out already. Betsy just brought me onboard today. (haha - onboard - get it? )

Question: Will we need passports? I can start that now.



Congrats Unc, on the temp job and the 3 prospects!


Thanks Betsy!

You are very welcome Kim, A TKer cruise wouldn't be the same without you!
Not sure about the passports, we didnt need them before, but this cruise goes to mexico so you may need them...I'll check out the DCL site and see....

 

[Cruisin]

I don't know Betsy.

Those prices are just killing me, although it would kill me more if you were all onboard and I couldn't come too. It's hard to put a price on that

It's not so much that I can't afford the price it is just that we could take 2 vacations for the price of that one week. I'm going to have to think about it.

I will just hang around and wait while you guys make all your decisions about dates etc and then I will have to make my decision (well, it might be harder to talk Rick into it than it would be to talk me into it )


I do agree that it is so nice to see this thread active again after being quiet for so long.

Hey Kim. I've missed seeing you around.

 

[Cruisin]

You are very welcome Kim, A TKer cruise wouldn't be the same without you!
Not sure about the passports, we didnt need them before, but this cruise goes to mexico so you may need them...I'll check out the DCL site and see....

I'm not sure that they are absolutely necessary but most people do travel with them.

I think the rule is that as long as you are doing a closed loop cruise (beginning and ending in the US for example) then an American citizen does not require a passport.

But you also have to consider what happens if one of you gets sick or has an accident for example and you have to get off the ship at a port. How are you going to get home if you don't have a passport?

Not worth the risk of going without a passport in my opinion at least.