<b><i><u><!--sizeo:6--><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF00FF--><span style="color:#FF00FF"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - MAY 18th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></u></i></b><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another week.     We had a great time at the ball game yesterday but it was really cold out there.    Going to a minor league game is so much more fun than a major leaguer.   They seems so much more family friendly and there is something in every single inning to keep the kids amused.   Ash &amp; TJ had  a ball and it was fun watching them.   Yesterday was cap day and the kids got free IronPigs caps so that actually saved Nannie &amp; Poppy a trip to the team store.   I&#39;m sure they will make up for it next time.   Due to a big mix-up by management we found out this last week that Ferrous (the IronPigs Mascot) would not be coming to TJ&#39;s b&#39;day party next month.   Naturally Deb raised h**l with them and they really made a fuss over TJ - even had he up in the big screen where he was adorable talking to the camera about the team until he looked up and saw himself on the screen.   Then he wouldn&#39;t say a word.    In the 8th inning Ferrous came up to TJ&#39;s seat and gave him a bag of birthday goodies.    So I guess all is forgiven.      <br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)  Great to see you back here.   I&#39;m glad you had a good cruise and must agree with you about the Voyager class ships.   We have sailed Explorer quite a few times and also Voyager and as nice as they are I still prefer the openness and all the glass on the Radiance ships.     I don&#39;t like having to go outside to see the beautiful ocean.      Loved your poem and I&#39;m sure the crew also will enjoy it.<br />Good luck on your retirement - I know it is not what you wanted but I&#39;m sure you will keep busy.   Please visit with us whenever you can - we have missed you.<br /><br />Joey - great to have you back and glad you had a good trip also.    It sounds like you and David might be sailing again before November.     Just remember, as Rose said, once school is out those ships are full of kids.<br /><br />Hector - it&#39;s great to see you posting so quickly.    You will get to know everyone soon.    Any questions about any or us or things we talk about, just ask.     Do you work locally or are you commuting to NY each day.  I know a lot of folks up here do that.   <br /><br />Martha - How are things this morning?    Is Lee&#39;s Dad still in the hospital.    Hoping they have some answers for Lee about his problems on Wednesday.<br /><br />Cheryl - I know how you feel about sometimes looking forward to Mondays.    Wish I could have the place to myself today as Jim is off to work and this is his last 2 days of full time employment.   One Wednesday he cuts back to 2 1/2 hrs. a day and I&#39;m dreading it.    At any rate, today is Field Day for Ash and Michael has to be at school all day with her so I will have TJ all day today.   Hope it clears up enough for him to go out and play.  Glad you got to see the grandkids yesterday.   How are Scotty and Annabelle getting along?    Do they compete for your time when they are with you?<br /><br />Sue - hope you have a great day today.    When is your brother and his family coming?<br /><br />Jackie - I didn&#39;t realize you were going to be in La. for a whole month.   That is wonderful.    Where are you heading when you leave there?<br /><br />Falina - safe travels to Dennis this week.    When does the school year end for you?<br /><br />Andrea - hope you get to spend some time with us this week.<br /><br />Deb - Hope you had a good weekend and finished packing for your camping trip.<br /><br />Shari - any luck finding a cat sitter yet?<br /><br />Donna - I know around our parts if we put our garage sail leftovers out by the curb they will be gone overnight.    Are you ready for your cruise?<br /><br />James - it won&#39;t be long now til sail away.<br /><br />Jim - I hope you take a break from all your chores to enjoy your beautiful deck.<br /><br />Steve - I&#39;m sure this will be a hard week for you &amp; Lynda.    Sending prayers your way.<br /><br />Good morning to everyone else.   Really need to get moving and get a few things done before TJ arrives in about an hour.    I&#39;ll check back during the day.  <br /><br />In the meantime, make today count.    <br /><br /><br /><br />