INSERT INTO `se_forum_posts` VALUES (334488,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 22:21:24',NULL,'','I had a nice leisurely lunch with my GF. We ate at this nice, non-smoking, family-type restaurant. We were there chatting for almost 2 hours so we decided to leave our waitress a larger than normal tip for taking up space for so long <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- how cute is Ashleigh &#39;coaching&#39; Antonia on her upcoming duties&#33; I bet she was kind of mad that they spelled her name wrong. I&#39;m very familiar with that spelling - my middle name is &#39;Leigh&#39;.<br /><br /><b>Karla</b> - good to see you posting again - it&#39;s been a long time. Congrats on being an expectant Grandma&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - congrats to you on acing your test&#33; Great idea checking out the commute <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I hope it&#39;s good news on Greg&#39;s job&#33; I think I would be lost without my laptop. We have 2 PC&#39;s but they are both old and need to be rebuilt - which DH can do. It just takes time&#33;<br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - glad your mom had a nice, safe trip. I hope your plans for your CA trip come together soon&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou &amp; Sue </b>- Thanks for understanding my need to vent. Even though the situation isn&#39;t any better.....<i>I</i> feel a little better <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hi Joey, Ed, Falina, Rose, Joe, Steve, Keith, Jenn, Shaunna,Chris, James, Kevin, Tonia, Shari, Robert (hope you&#39;re feeling better), Carmen and all other CRAZIES out there that I may have missed&#33;<br /><br />Have a great Thursday&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-20 22:21:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334500,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 22:40:53',NULL,'','G&#39;Afternoon one and all&#33; Very cold and miserable here in Montreal with a temp: of -3 or 26 F. Visited the &quot;sawbones&quot; today for a follow-up to my gallstone operation last month. He sent me across the road to the hospital for further liver blood tests&#33; (to see if the readings fall within limits of what they are supposed to be) Don&#39;t get old, people&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL. Mentioned to Donna about the note on the cuboard re the Crazie Cruise-she sort of acted stunned but pleased-I think&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-20 22:40:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334504,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 22:49:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334487:date=Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334487\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well a quiet Thanksgiving Dinner for two has just turned into a party of 8 at our house&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I thought it was going to be a laid back day for us, not now, now I have to look through all my recipes and see what I will be making and serving with the Turkey.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />be honest jackie.. is this a good thing or a bad thing? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-20 22:49:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334505,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 22:51:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334500:date=Nov 20 2008, 12&#58;40 PM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 20 2008, 12&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334500\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->G&#39;Afternoon one and all&#33; Very cold and miserable here in Montreal with a temp: of -3 or 26 F. Visited the &quot;sawbones&quot; today for a follow-up to my gallstone operation last month. He sent me across the road to the hospital for further liver blood tests&#33; (to see if the readings fall within limits of what they are supposed to be) Don&#39;t get old, people&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL. Mentioned to Donna about the note on the cuboard re the Crazie Cruise-she sort of acted stunned but pleased-I think&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />i bet she was stunned&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-20 22:51:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334508,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 23:12:50',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Spent most of this day cleaning and catching up with paperwork and phone calls. Still more to do but what else is new? LOL Warmer today but not our usual weather. Not supposed to get over 75 all week. Nice except the chilly nights.<br /><br />Steve, hope today is better for you. Good for you not staying for the board meeting, sometimes your health has to come first.<br /><br />Marylou so glad you had a good time at the Heart Association awards. I’m sure Ash will miss being in the spotlight. That was so cute that Ashleigh told them they spelled her name wrong.…… Your getting close to the Panama Canal.<br /><br />Jackie glad you passed the test and happy to hear the Pinot Grigio helped. LOL Seems your DD is looking for another tax deduction…..<br /><br />Karla so happy to hear the wedding went well. Congrats on your 1st grandchild&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl hopefully you’ll get your adapter tomorrow.<br /><br />James only stunned……I’d have fainted&#33; LOL<br /><br />Hi Falina, Ed, Joey, Sue, Deb, Jenn and all the Crazies I missed. Hope you all have a great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-20 23:12:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334516,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 23:55:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334488:date=Nov 20 2008, 02&#58;21 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 20 2008, 02&#58;21 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334488\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I had a nice leisurely lunch with my GF. We ate at this nice, non-smoking, family-type restaurant. We were there chatting for almost 2 hours so we decided to leave our waitress a larger than normal tip for taking up space for so long <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- how cute is Ashleigh &#39;coaching&#39; Antonia on her upcoming duties&#33; I bet she was kind of mad that they spelled her name wrong. I&#39;m very familiar with that spelling - my middle name is &#39;Leigh&#39;.<br /><br /><b>Karla</b> - good to see you posting again - it&#39;s been a long time. Congrats on being an expectant Grandma&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - congrats to you on acing your test&#33; Great idea checking out the commute <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I hope it&#39;s good news on Greg&#39;s job&#33; I think I would be lost without my laptop. We have 2 PC&#39;s but they are both old and need to be rebuilt - which DH can do. It just takes time&#33;<br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - glad your mom had a nice, safe trip. I hope your plans for your CA trip come together soon&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou &amp; Sue </b>- Thanks for understanding my need to vent. Even though the situation isn&#39;t any better.....<i>I</i> feel a little better <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hi Joey, Ed, Falina, Rose, Joe, Steve, Keith, Jenn, Shaunna,Chris, James, Kevin, Tonia, Shari, Robert (hope you&#39;re feeling better), Carmen and all other CRAZIES out there that I may have missed&#33;<br /><br />Have a great Thursday&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Back in action thanks so much Debbie and I hope your doing ok as well, and I want to wish you and your family a very special Thanksgiving, seaya later My friend, HUGS. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-20 23:55:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334517,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-20 23:58:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334516:date=Nov 20 2008, 04&#58;55 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 20 2008, 04&#58;55 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334516\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Back in action thanks so much Debbie and I hope your doing ok as well, and I want to wish you and your family a very special Thanksgiving, seaya later My friend, HUGS. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />...and the same to you and yours, Robert <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-20 23:58:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334518,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 00:02:13',NULL,'','<b>Hiya all My friends and those who have been asking about me, Back in the saddle but I lost My Brother, me and My Sister and Brother have been estranged from each other since the loss of my mother when I Buried her where she wanted to be and they didnt want her to be buried where she wished and turned their backs and walked away and that was 10 years ago, so I feel a loss but ill be ok, she called the Police Department here to notify me and said they already had the funeral and no callback number, only message was no reason to contact her&#33; I still Love her and always will. Sorry to burden you with my Personal Problems, I hope everyone who is sick, or has family that is best wishes and a speedy recovery, God bless everyone in these trying times and all My Love for all&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-21 00:02:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334519,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 00:07:25',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Just popping in to say<br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><br /><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->HELLO<br /><!--sizeo:2--><span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->just got really busy - will catch up later.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-21 00:07:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334521,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 00:18:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334504:date=Nov 20 2008, 03&#58;49 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Nov 20 2008, 03&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334504\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334487:date=Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334487\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well a quiet Thanksgiving Dinner for two has just turned into a party of 8 at our house&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I thought it was going to be a laid back day for us, not now, now I have to look through all my recipes and see what I will be making and serving with the Turkey.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />be honest jackie.. is this a good thing or a bad thing? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Honestly - it&#39;s a good AND bad thing.  Good to see the family, bad to have to do all that work and entertaining...... I like the way they invite themselves to OUR house, good plan, they&#39;re smart and I&#39;m the sucker&#33;&#33;<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-21 00:18:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334522,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 00:20:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334521:date=Nov 20 2008, 02&#58;18 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 20 2008, 02&#58;18 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334521\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334504:date=Nov 20 2008, 03&#58;49 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Nov 20 2008, 03&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334504\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334487:date=Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 20 2008, 11&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334487\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well a quiet Thanksgiving Dinner for two has just turned into a party of 8 at our house&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I thought it was going to be a laid back day for us, not now, now I have to look through all my recipes and see what I will be making and serving with the Turkey.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />be honest jackie.. is this a good thing or a bad thing? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Honestly - it&#39;s a good AND bad thing. Good to see the family, bad to have to do all that work and entertaining...... I like the way they invite themselves to OUR house, good plan, they&#39;re smart and I&#39;m the sucker&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I like to think it&#39;s beacuse you have such a huge heart&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-21 00:20:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334527,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 00:23:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334518:date=Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;02 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334518\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Hiya all My friends and those who have been asking about me, Back in the saddle but I lost My Brother, me and My Sister and Brother have been estranged from each other since the loss of my mother when I Buried her where she wanted to be and they didnt want her to be buried where she wished and turned their backs and walked away and that was 10 years ago, so I feel a loss but ill be ok, she called the Police Department here to notify me and said they already had the funeral and no callback number, only message was no reason to contact her&#33; I still Love her and always will. Sorry to burden you with my Personal Problems, I hope everyone who is sick, or has family that is best wishes and a speedy recovery, God bless everyone in these trying times and all My Love for all&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Robert,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear of your loss...and the estrangement of your family.  I hope with time and God&#39;s love you all can come to some kind of healing in the future.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-21 00:23:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334542,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 01:49:42',NULL,'','Hi Crazies&#33;<br />Robert- so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.  Being estranged doesn&#39;t make it hurt any less.  You are in my thoughts.<br /><br />Jackie- Congratulations on acing the test&#33;&#33;  I am like you; I get very nervous taking any type of test&#33;  I usually do well, but even get an upset stomach.  The wine usually helps that&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rose- how are your wrists?  Any more decorating?  Sorry if I missed that; I have been trying to keep up, but I think it&#39;s a losing battle until we get back from the cruise.<br /><br />Falina- how are things doing?  Been thinking of you.  Glad some of your problems worked out.<br /><br />Shaunna- I hope you really enjoyed Enchantment as much as we did&#33;  Did you do a review?<br /><br />Hi to all- Jenn, Joey, Cheryl, Debbie, Kevin and everyone I forgot&#33;<br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-11-21 01:49:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334543,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 01:52:04',NULL,'','GOOD evening Martha','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-21 01:52:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334546,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:21:00',NULL,'','Hi Martha - I really feel that &quot;more mature&quot; people should not have to face exams...... oh well there&#39;s always a good glass of wine to allay one&#39;s fears, isn&#39;t there.<br /><br />Joey - thanks for the kind words - all I can say is that they can all be glad I&#39;m not still jet lagged, otherwise they would be doing the cooking while I lay in the recliner like a zombie.  Actually I was only jet lagged for about 3 days this time, which was an absolute miracle.<br /><br />Well tomorrow I have to do some gardening, or should I say weeding, not my favorite job.  I hope I can rope Tony into helping me, then that will make time for me to do some scrapbooking - I have so many photo&#39;s but I just never seem to be able to make the time to sit and scrap.... maybe tomorrow will be the day&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-21 02:21:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334555,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:29:14',NULL,'','Back at ya, Joey&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Have a good evening&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jackie- I quite agree with your assessment&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-11-21 02:29:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334557,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:38:34',NULL,'','Robert - so sorry to hear about your brother&#33; At least maybe with your sister letting you know, is a good sign.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-21 02:38:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334558,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:41:44',NULL,'','Good evening all.  Just a quick check in before I run downstairs and finish up dinner.  Jackie, I totally understand.  It is wonderful to have the family together but it is also a tremendous amount of work.  It will be just us, the boys, Scotty and 2 people from church here, but I will do the usual prepping and cooking for 2 or 3 days before Thanksgiving and will still have the mad rush going the day of.  Then there is all the clean up - both people coming for dinner are men and like all my guys, are no help with the clean up, so that will take me several hours.<br /><br />Deb, you mentioned going to a non-smoking restaurant for lunch.  That seems so odd to me because by law, all restaurants, bars, casino&#39;s etc. are non smoking here.  The only exceptions are cigar bars.  I love it that way because when we used to have smoking and non-smoking, the smell from the smoking side seemed to always waft over to those of us in non smoking.  <br /><br />Speaking of smoking, my oldest son hit the 3 week mark today of quitting.  He hasn&#39;t even slipped once.  He said he has thought about it but was afraid if he had one, it would go back to being as bad as it was the first 2 days after he went cold turkey.  <br /><br />Robert, I am so sorry about your brother.  I have one brother who I have virtually no contact wiht - his choice, not mine, but it would be sad if something were to happen to him.  He is just a loner - I have tried over the years to reach out to him, always with no response.  I will keep you in my prayers.<br /><br />Well, back downstairs to check on dinner...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-21 02:41:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334560,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:54:03',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334518:date=Nov 20 2008, 05&#58;02 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 20 2008, 05&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334518\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Hiya all My friends and those who have been asking about me, Back in the saddle but I lost My Brother, me and My Sister and Brother have been estranged from each other since the loss of my mother when I Buried her where she wanted to be and they didnt want her to be buried where she wished and turned their backs and walked away and that was 10 years ago, so I feel a loss but ill be ok, she called the Police Department here to notify me and said they already had the funeral and no callback number, only message was no reason to contact her&#33; I still Love her and always will. Sorry to burden you with my Personal Problems, I hope everyone who is sick, or has family that is best wishes and a speedy recovery, God bless everyone in these trying times and all My Love for all&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />HUGS robert i am sorry about your brother and  i don&#39;t know how image it will be hard on you be estranged from your family  <br />for me i can&#39;t image to be estranged from mine when i am having problem with them right now. I don&#39;t wante it to happen to me as i won&#39;t let it be. i will always hold them in my heart  and i wish for you robert  and  hold your OWN family in your heart smile  <br /><br />hugs   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-21 02:54:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334561,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:54:34',NULL,'','Robert I&#39;m so sorry about your brother. Estranged or not it is still your brother and we all understand that it hurts. I&#39;m sorry for your sister too, maybe she&#39;ll become less bitter.<br /><br />Martha thanks for asking about my wrist. Doing much better now. No real projects started yet but I have one I may start tomorrow. <br />Is this your first time to the Panama Canal? We did it last year and I loved it&#33;<br /> <br />Jackie want to come do my weeds? Yuck&#33; Might pay the gardener extra to do them for me. How nice that your DD suggested you host Thanksgiving. LOL Try to keep it relatively simple. <br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-21 02:54:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334562,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 02:55:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334558:date=Nov 20 2008, 07&#58;41 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 20 2008, 07&#58;41 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334558\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb, you mentioned going to a non-smoking restaurant for lunch.  That seems so odd to me because by law, all restaurants, bars, casino&#39;s etc. are non smoking here.  The only exceptions are cigar bars.  I love it that way because when we used to have smoking and non-smoking, the smell from the smoking side seemed to always waft over to those of us in non smoking.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />They&#39;ve been trying to do that in MI but without success.... so far. We do have alot of restaurants that are non-smoking so we try to frequent those as much as possible. The argument with some people is that you&#39;re infringing on smokers rights - whatever <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /><br /><br />Well, off to watch Survivor&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-21 02:55:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334566,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 03:28:26',NULL,'','Watching crazy Survivor at the moment.<br /><br />Deb - it also sounds wacky for me to read about going to a Non-smoking (as opposed to smoking) restaurant.  Florida is the same as Colorado..... no smoking for which I am eternally grateful.  I used to have such bad sinus attacks, even with the two sections separated - I&#39;m so glad those days are gone.<br /><br />Robert - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, please accept my condolences.  How are you feeling?  Are they still thinking that you have malaria?','zebra','zebra','2008-11-21 03:28:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334568,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 03:42:49',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Sure am glad tomorrow is Friday.  Lunch out with my friend(look forward to this every week).  Going grocery shopping this Sat. and the usual on Sun.  Our two dd&#39;s will be joining us for Thanksgiving.  Oh before I forget we will be having a new addition at the family.  She will be here tomorrow.  Bet you thought it was a grandchild didn&#39;t you? HAHA  We are getting a 7 month old puppy.  She is half blue heeler and half chihuahua.  One of my co workers takes in rescued dogs and needed a good home for her and I said I would take her.  She is healthy but needs to be fixed which is no problem.  I will post a picture as soon as I can.<br /><br />Robert - glad you are feeling better.  I am so sorry for you loss.<br /><br />Jackie - aced the test...GOOD JOB&#33;  Not keen on tests myself.<br /><br />Karla -  congrats on your first grandchild.<br /><br />Martha -  things are better...thanks for asking.  Bet you are excited about your cruise.<br /><br />Deb - all the business in our state are smoke free except the Indian Casinos.<br /><br />James - I bet she is very excited now.<br /><br />Jenn - good to hear from you.<br /><br />Andrea - how are things?<br /><br />Shaunna - how was Steve&#39;s birthday?<br /><br />Well have things to do.  Putting together the crock pot with fixings for a stew that we will have tomorrow night.  Will try and check back in later.  Have a great evening all.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-21 03:42:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334573,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 04:04:40',NULL,'','Hello Crazies - me again LOL<br /><br />Busy in the yard - we built a fence to keep the maurauders out of the yard so they don&#39;t trash the inflatables.<br /><br /><b>Robert</b> - so sorry to hear about your family.  I have a brother that never even called Mom when Dad died.  <br /><br /><b>Falina </b>- enjoy you rlunch tommorow.<br /><br /><b>Jackie </b>- the holidays ae always here as well - no one else cooks lol.  But I do like doing it :o)  WTG on your exam girl&#33;<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - good to hear from you :o)<br /><br /><b>Karla </b>- congratulations on your new arrival - I&#39;m still waiting, and waiting, and waiting ....<br /><br /><b>Deb </b>- Everything is smoke free around here - even the casinos.  Perfect&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey, Martha, Cheryl, Sue, Rose   and all you other wonderful crazies - have a super evening&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-21 04:04:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334580,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 04:34:11',NULL,'','Jackie - it <i>is</i> &quot;wacky&quot; that we still don&#39;t have smoke-free restaurants. <br />With so many states and provinces having the smoke-free law I don&#39;t get why we don&#39;t. Luckily the brew-pub/restaurant that we frequent only has smoking at the bar and it&#39;s a pretty big place so you don&#39;t really smell it. But DH &amp; I went to this small bar last Sat. night and we came home wreaking of smoke-YUCK&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-21 04:34:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334588,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 05:39:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334568:date=Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;42 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;42 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334568\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->We are getting a 7 month old puppy.  She is half blue heeler and half chihuahua.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Well. Isn&#39;t that an interesting mix&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-21 05:39:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334592,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 06:41:43',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334588:date=Nov 20 2008, 10&#58;39 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Nov 20 2008, 10&#58;39 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334588\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334568:date=Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;42 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 20 2008, 06&#58;42 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334568\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->We are getting a 7 month old puppy.  She is half blue heeler and half chihuahua.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Well. Isn&#39;t that an interesting mix&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I thought so myself.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-21 06:41:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334593,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 06:56:09',NULL,'','Falina that is a strange mix - sort of like border collie pomeranian lol','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-21 06:56:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334596,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 12:57:37',NULL,'','Hi everyone...<br /><br />I can&#39;t believe I&#39;m still up typing this at 4:30 in the morning.  Such a bad habit staying up all night....LOL  It&#39;s now 9 degrees...it&#39;s way too cold for this time of the year.  I hope we have a break before it really gets cold.  It should warm up to 25 today and 35 on Saturday, though&#33;  LOL  Marc is doing well...thanks again for all the prayers and well wishes.  He is facing six weeks of a treatment that will use a live TB bacteria, so, I&#39;m a little concerned over that, but will check into it more.  He has been given explanations on how to handle it all and sterilize.  <br /><br />Mary Lou...he is doing very well...thanks for asking...he is in good spirits also.  We have a few concerns about the treatment, but, one day at a time... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   I&#39;m so sorry about your cousin&#39;s wife.  I will say some prayers for them.  That was so nice of the HA to give Ashleigh and TJ a trophy and Deb and Mike the portrait.  So cute about Ash.<br /><br />Chris...so sorry about the coming layoffs in December...seems we are all facing some rough times ahead.  <br /><br />Joey...so sorry about the adoption process.  Hope things will go better for you soon.<br /><br />Shaunna...Happy belated Birthday to Steve&#33;  Hope you both had a nice celebration.<br /><br />Ed...so glad all is coming together for Roe&#39;s treatment...even the insurance companies...hope you have a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Falina...what great news that the insurance company will cover the tow bill.  Hope things continue to look up for you.  Congrats on the new puppy&#33;<br /><br />Tonia...Bon Voyage&#33;  Have a great cruise and time in Paris&#33;<br /><br />Sue...so great that you will get to go to CA next year&#33;<br /><br />Deb...so glad Sabrina is doing well&#33;  Hope things work out for your Dh&#39;s job.  These are truly scary times.<br /><br />Robert...glad you are feeling better.  I&#39;m so sorry to hear about your brother.  I will say a prayer for you and your family.<br /><br />James...congrats on booking on the CC cruise.  Wish I could go on that one.  It will be a great cruise&#33;  Hope your tests come out well.<br /><br />Rose...glad your wrist is better.  Hope it warms up for you...when you&#39;re cold, just think of us here in MN at 9 degrees this morning.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Sorry about your sprinkler.<br /><br />Jackie...no dieting till after the 1st.  LOL  That&#39;s when I&#39;m starting anyway.  I&#39;m sure it would be helpful to try now, but it will be much harder with all the parties and things coming up this season.  Hope Gucci is feeling better.  Congrats on passing your exam&#33;  Enjoy planning for the new babies.  It&#39;s sooo fun&#33;<br /><br />Steve...hope you are feeling better&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...think I&#39;ll try your kind of diet&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Cheryl...hope all goes well with Greg&#39;s job.  Hope your computer problems are resolved soon.  Congrats to your son on quitting smoking&#33;  We are smoke free in MN, too, except for the Indian casinos.<br /><br />Keith.. Well said&#33;<br /><br />Karla...congrats on being a grandparent, and on your cruise&#33;<br /><br />Hi Jen, Carmen, Martha, Andrea and all Cruise Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-21 12:57:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334598,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 13:53:55',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 21ST</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - it&#39;s Friday.   Who has big weekend plans and who will be spending the weekend waiting in lines at the grocery store getting ready for Thanksgiving.    I will be doing the later.<br /><br />I typed a big long entry earlier this morning and couldn&#39;t get it to post so now I am rushed.   Have to be on the road in an hour and it is snowing which should make our trip even more miserable.   I&#39;ll check back in later in the day when we get home.   <br /><br />Robert - sending condolences over the passing of your brother and the family problems you are having.  Hang in there - we are here for you.   You know you did what your Mom wanted and that is what counts.   I pray that eventually you will all reunite as a family death is not the best time for everyone to &quot;kiss and make-up&quot;   <br /><br />Gott a run - hope this post goes thru.   Be back later','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-21 13:53:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334603,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 15:55:27',NULL,'','<b>Good Morning Everyone, Thanks for your concern, doing better, wishing everyone a great weekend and those who have bad weather stay warm and bundle up. Everyone staying home for Thanksgiving Im cooking a Greenbean Casserole for Thanksgiving since no one else would because I like a Green Bean casserole, anyone like that? Hiya Deb,Falina,Jennifer,Joey,Sue,Cheryl,Mary Lou,Carmen,Keith&amp;Rita,Howard,Rose,James,Ed and any of my other Friends I may of missed Oh Hiya Jackie&amp;Tony and Tonia.Everyone have a great weekend catch you all later&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-21 15:55:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334606,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 16:10:37',NULL,'','Oh yeah Robert - I l-o-v-e green bean casserole.  Isn&#39;t it strange that we seem to wait for wither Thanksgiving or Christmas to make it...... that&#39;s too funny.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-21 16:10:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334608,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 16:15:33',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Slept in this morning...still feel tired.  Oh, well <b>IT&#39;S FRIDAY&#33;</b>  Can&#39;t wait to get the new puppy.<br /><br />MaryLou - be careful driving today.<br /><br />Robert - good to see you here.  Hope things work out with your family. Dh loves gr bean cass, for me it&#39;s okay.<br /><br />Shari - glad to hear Marc is doing better.  Will still keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Need to go....Hi to all my friends and have a wonderful day.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-21 16:15:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334610,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 16:41:27',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334603:date=Nov 21 2008, 05&#58;55 AM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 21 2008, 05&#58;55 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334603\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>I like a Green Bean casserole, anyone like that? </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I love it.... but no one i make it for does....hmm maybe its the way i make it..lol.. but i love it','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-21 16:41:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334612,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 17:01:36',NULL,'','good morning crazies <br />it is sunny yaya but it is  cold and windy eww lol.. when i took Pappy out <br />i will have quiet weekend coming up beginning today whoo woo.. i was looking foward to that.<br /><br /><br />Robert  my family does make  green bean casserole so you not alone heh.. for me it is ok but not the fave thing to eat  shrugs.<br /><br /><br />will check on you guys later  <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-21 17:01:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334614,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 18:20:39',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />I hope all is well.  I know I haven&#39;t been around lately...things have been hectic.<br /><br />My good friend and neighbor&#39;s father went into the hospital a couple of weeks ago and has steadily gotten worse.  On Tuesday he had cancer surgery and they removed his entire right lung.  His left lung his full of pneumonia.  The surgeon also removed lymph nodes around the lung and my friend just called me and told me they are cancerous and now his liver is shutting down.  I think it is just a matter of time.<br /><br />i have been helping her out with her girls.  Her youngest, who is 5, has been staying with us day and night, and we have had both her girls on the weekends...sometimes her sisters kids too.  It has been a full house around here, but we have kept it fun and lighthearted&#33; LOL  and it allows the Mom to stay at the hospital and that is where she needs to be.<br /><br /> If everyone could please keep a good thought in their hearts for my friend and her family I would appreciate it.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-21 18:20:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334615,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 18:49:18',NULL,'','on our prayer list','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-21 18:49:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334616,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 18:55:28',NULL,'','thank you,    Joey   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-21 18:55:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334617,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 18:55:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334606:date=Nov 21 2008, 08&#58;10 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 21 2008, 08&#58;10 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334606\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Oh yeah Robert - I l-o-v-e green bean casserole.  Isn&#39;t it strange that we seem to wait for wither Thanksgiving or Christmas to make it...... that&#39;s too funny.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />LOL&#33;&#33; I meant Thanksgiving <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />, all I see in stores already is Christmas Things&#33;&#33; Thanks Jackie&#33;&#33; LOL&#33;&#33; My Brains in Neutral Mode&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-21 18:55:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334618,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 19:17:40',NULL,'','Good Afternoon (just) All. Minus 5 or 23 F here today. Brrrrr. Picked up a few movies from our library to watch over the next few days. Just finished watching Tom Hanks in &#39;Castaway&#39;. He was great. I think Hanks is one of the best actors in the U.S. Who can ever forget Forrest Gump? Also &#39;Saving Private Ryan&#39; just to name a couple of his movies. It&#39;s Canada&#39;s Super Bowl on Sunday played right here in Montreal. For those few of you who are interested- the Montreal Alouettes are playing the Calgary Stampeders. Over 65,000 are expected in the indoor Olympic Stadium.People come from every Province to see this event held in a different city each year.Should be a great game with Calgary being the favourites. Needless to say I&#39;m pulling for the Als&#33;&#33;<br />Have a great weekend everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-21 19:17:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334619,139,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 19:34:27',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto-->Good morning Crazies&#33; Prayers and condolences here for Robert&#39;s brother and more prayers for Andrea friend&#39;s father. For those feeling ill--<img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/getwellsoon.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Robert, I could tell you some stories about some family matters, however it would fill a book here&#33; I had a great first life and despite some relatives, I&#39;m having a great second life, as well&#33;<br />It&#39;s so nice to read about Shari&#39;s Marc&#39;s road to recovery. He&#39;s still in our prayers.<br />For those traveling--have a safe trip. For those going on a cruise shortly (Ed &amp; Roe) we are jealous&#33;<br />Also, I love fresh green beans, especially cooked in a crock pot with a roast, however I hate green bean casserole&#33; It takes all kinds of us to make the world go around. Rita loves green bean casserole&#33;<br />We have one of those rare weekends, because of scheduling conflicts, where we have a dance tonight with our Friday Night Dance Club and another dance tomorrow night with our Metro Dance club. We hope we survive this weekend&#33;<br />To all our Crazies friends--HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND&#33;<!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><br /><br />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-11-21 19:34:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334621,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 19:51:37',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334619:date=Nov 21 2008, 11&#58;34 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Nov 21 2008, 11&#58;34 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334619\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto-->Good morning Crazies&#33; Prayers and condolences here for Robert&#39;s brother and more prayers for Andrea friend&#39;s father. For those feeling ill--<img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/getwellsoon.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Robert, I could tell you some stories about some family matters, however it would fill a book here&#33; I had a great first life and despite some relatives, I&#39;m having a great second life, as well&#33;<br />It&#39;s so nice to read about Shari&#39;s Marc&#39;s road to recovery. He&#39;s still in our prayers.<br />For those traveling--have a safe trip. For those going on a cruise shortly (Ed &amp; Roe) we are jealous&#33;<br />Also, I love fresh green beans, especially cooked in a crock pot with a roast, however I hate green bean casserole&#33; It takes all kinds of us to make the world go around. Rita loves green bean casserole&#33;<br />We have one of those rare weekends, because of scheduling conflicts, where we have a dance tonight with our Friday Night Dance Club and another dance tomorrow night with our Metro Dance club. We hope we survive this weekend&#33;<br />To all our Crazies friends--HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND&#33;<!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Thanks much I appreciate your thoughts and where have you two been hiding <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Your turning into Hermits like me&#33;LOL&#33;&#33; And also my prayers go out for Andreas friends father as well, May God comfort them in their time of hurt and sorrow&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-21 19:51:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334628,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 21:06:25',NULL,'','Good morning/afternoon&#33;<br />Just got back a little while ago from having my ENG - balance test. It was a little uncomfortable but not as bad as I thought. Alot of visual tests, manipulations and air blowing in your ears with these big heavy goggles on measuring your eye movements. <br /><br />Robert - another green bean casserole fan here too&#33;&#33; But it is kind of funny how I only make it for the holidays <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /><br /><br />Andrea - many thoughts and prayers for your friends&#39; father <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />  What a trying time for the family.<br /><br />I have to get back to my housework. Have to get it done before our brewpub run later <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great Friday everybody and...<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debweekend/haveagoodweekendmartini.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-21 21:06:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334629,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 21:27:51',NULL,'','Hello All,<br /><br />Just checking in to show we are still alive here in LV.<br /><br />Been trying all morning to repair the cover on one of our cold air returns, the original clips are shot.  Tried magnets and velcro, but nothing works, so I guess it is time to call our heating AC guy and replace the whole blooming thing.<br /><br />Did a little shopping for the cruise yesterday.  No plans today or tomorrow, just routine stuff.  Sunday I teach a class at church and then it is all down hill to the cruise.  Podiatrist appointment on Monday and Puff goes in for a grooming.<br /><br />We are planning a very light Thanksgiving meal.  Bought a very small ham to which we all the usual side dishes.  Normally go out to eat, but with a cruise coming up two days later, the last thing we need is a big meal.  On Saturday morning early we will be heading to the Port of LA.<br /><br />Well, hope everyone has a great weekend.  We plan to.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-21 21:27:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334633,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 22:10:12',NULL,'','Good afternonn everyoen&#33;<br /><br />Cool and wet again today.<br /><br />Anyone know how to make fake snow for the front yard?  It needs to last for four weeks at least, and not melt in the rain or blow away.  Suggestions.<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - have you tried duct tape for your repair LOL. <br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - that poor family - they wil be in my heart and prayers.<br /><br />Off to do some shopping in a bit.<br /><br />You all have a super day&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-21 22:10:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334635,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 22:37:36',NULL,'','Jenn:  Actually that would work.  It would look a little shabby but what the heck.  Found an easier solution.  Called our home warranty company and they will be out with a new grate tomorrow morning.  Total cost &#036;55 (U.S.)  You know if you throw enough money at anything you can usually fix it.  Except perhaps the auto industry. LOL  Just joking, Deb.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x166/kimmie1956/throwingmoneyaround.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Deb: Why the balance test??  Must have missed that post.<br /><br />Jenn: How about marshmallows for snow??  But, you live in Canada, just wait a bit and you will up to your butt in the real stuff. <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u355/vananunez/209.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-21 22:37:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334642,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-21 23:44:16',NULL,'','We&#39;re back home after a very long day both physically and emotionally.    The only good thing about the day is that the snow was all around us but we had clear traveling.<br /><br />Andrea - prayers coming your way for your friends father.    You are a very good friend to keep her children at this difficult time.   I&#39;m sure it is one worry off her mind knowing you are there for her.<br /><br />Ed - just looking at that picture makes me cold.    Glad you are getting the part you need for your cover so quickly.    <br /><br />Deb - glad the test wasn&#39;t too much of an ordeal for you.   When will you hear something about the results.<br /><br />Jenn - hope you find the answer to your snow problem.    Sorry I have no suggestions.   <br /><br />Time to get dinner started - got so buy visiting with my cousins I forgot to eat earlier.    Be back later<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-21 23:44:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334645,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 01:37:12',NULL,'','Hallelujah - my AC adapter for my laptop arrived just a short time ago&#33;&#33;&#33;  I ran errands today - it is a very nice day - somewhat cool, in the 40&#39;s but sunny.  I went to the bank, post office, Hobby Lobby, Penney&#39;s, Macy&#39;s, Bath &amp; Body Works and WalMart.  I am so happy that my cord is here, but I must say, I got so much done when I was &quot;grounded&quot; from my laptop.  Sunday afternoon, I started a new book and finished it that night before I went to bed.  Monday, I started crocheting a baby blalnket, which I finished yesterday and also made a pair of matching booties. It really showed me just how much time I do waste playing online&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Deb, hope you hear good things back from your test.<br /><br />Robert, count me as a green bean casserole lover too.  I only make it on Thanksgiving because my family doesn&#39;t care much for it, but I love it.  Greg will eat it as long as I only serve it up once a year&#33;&#33;&#33;  How are you feeling?<br /><br />Mary Lou - wish I could forget to eat&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed, 2 years ago, our yard looked somewhat like that, only deeper, at Christmas time.  We had 3 back-to back blizaards and went 63 straight days with measurable snow on the ground.  Remember that Kevin???  Greg measured in the back yard and we had 4 ft. of snow all the way across the yard.<br /><br />Jenn - have you thought of, or tried fiberfill or batting?<br /><br />Andrea, I will be keeping your friend&#39;s father in my prayers.<br /><br />Well, gotta&#39; go surf the net as I have been deprived for 8 days&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-22 01:37:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334646,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 02:03:55',NULL,'','Cheryl, great minds think alike.  I also did the &quot;shop&quot; run, from BJ&#39;s to WalMart to Joann&#39;s to Staples to Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond to Lowe&#39;s and ending at Home Depot.<br />I bought yarn and goodies at Joann&#39;s and started knitting bootees, I have completed one and have begun the second one.  When I&#39;m finished the bootees I&#39;ll start the blanket.  It&#39;s wonderful having cooler weather - I love knitting and crocheting.  I also got a new tablecloth and center piece for the Thanksgiving table and picked up some herbs and plants at Home Depot.  We got back and planted our herb garden and then planted other planters on our front deck.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 02:03:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334648,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 02:48:02',NULL,'','I&#39;m almost back amoung the living.  Went to the doctor yesterday and he checked me out.  Took my blood pressure, listen to my heart and lungs then declared I had a head cold.  My response was &quot;No S###&#33;&quot;  Acctually he had just gotten over the cold and said it would last about 4 days.  This is the fourth day and I think he was right.<br /><br />Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield sent me a letter yesterday informing me my health insurance was going up to &#036;325.00 per month and that is with a &#036;5000 deductable.  The good news it will only be for Jan. because Feb 1 I will go on Medicare and a supplement plan that will cost less for full coverage and no deductable.<br /><br />Times have chaned.  We have two tickets and a parking pass to the Chiefs game Sunday and we can&#39;t give them away.  That&#39;s &#036;220 worth of ticket and parking.  Glad I didn&#39;t buy them&#33;<br /><br />Will try to get caught up with the Crazies.  Another busy weekend so don&#39;t know when I will get back.  Have a good weekend.','lashl','lashl','2008-11-22 02:48:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334649,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 03:06:46',NULL,'','Steve; Did the Doc give you the extended digit test??  Glad you are feeling better.  Roe&#39;s cold lasted about four days also come to think of it.<br /><br />Medical Insurance is getting to be unbelievable.  We are both covered by Medicare and a supplement, I think you will like it.<br /><br />Too bad about your Chief&#39;s tickets.  Several years ago, I paid &#036;150 for a seat in the nose bleed section of the end zone at Arrowhead to see them play the Steelers.<br /><br />Cheryl;  Glad you are &quot;powered up&quot; again.  And I never want to see snow like that.  I&#39;ll leave that you you and Sarah and the Moose Hunters.<br /><br />Sounds like there is a lot of knitting going on among you Grandmas.  I can almost hear the needles clicking from Colorado to Florida.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e7/mlerice1590/knitting-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />MaryLou:  Glad you are home safe and sound.<br /><br />Gotta run.  Time for me to fire up the BBQ<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-22 03:06:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334650,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 04:34:37',NULL,'','Hi Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Robert- I&#39;m another green bean casserole lover&#33;  Nobody else in my family likes it, so when I make it, I do it in a big casserole dish so I have plenty&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Cheryl- Glad to hear your adapter finally arrived and you are back in the land of surfing&#33;&#33;  I don&#39;t know what we will do when we go on vacation; we don&#39;t have a laptop.<br /><br />Andrea- your friend&#39;s father will be added to our prayer list.<br /><br />Mary Lou- glad you got home safe and sound.  I am sorry you got to visit with your cousins under sad circumstances.  Not too much longer now&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Deb- when do you find out the results of your test?<br /><br />Hello to Kevin, Shaunna, Falina, Joey, Jenn, Rose, Carmen, Tonia, and everyone I forgot.  I am getting better at remembering names&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-11-22 04:34:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334651,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 04:42:06',NULL,'','Steve - my BCBS premium is &#036;671 per month... and that&#39;s just for me as Tony is on Medicare plus supplement&#33;&#33;  I only have 9 years to go to qualify for the Medicare health plan  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 04:42:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334654,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 04:58:55',NULL,'','Good evening everyone,<br /><br />I want to thank you all for your kind words and prayers for my friend and her family.  I will pass them along.  She just let me know some additional bad news...her father seems to have started bleeding internally.  Right now they are just giving him platlets...no surgery yet.  <br /><br />I asked her if she wanted me to bring her daughter to her to visit her in the waiting room and she told me that she couldn&#39;t even come into the ICU waiting room.  There is an age limit, no one under 10 is allowed.  So until her mother comes home the poor child is here.  Her other daughter is spending her nights with her dad  and tomorrow she will come to my house.  (I think...LOL) it is beginning to get confusing&#33;&#33;&#33; HaHa<br /><br /><br />MaryLou - I just read back some posts and read about your cousin losing his wife to cancer.  She was so young...I hope and pray they will find peace and comfort soon.  May God Bless you all.<br /><br />Have a pleasant evening everyone.<br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-22 04:58:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334657,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 05:22:52',NULL,'','Good evening everybody&#33;<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - I have a vertigo problem that they&#39;re trying to get to the bottom of - either BPPV or Meniere&#39;s disease or both.<br />No offense taken to your comment - &quot;if you throw enough money at anything you can usually fix it&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br />In answer to others questions about my balance test results - I will find out in a couple weeks and will also probably have to have another procedure done. Thanks&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Cheryl </b>- so glad you&#39;re back &#39;online&#39; again&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - Doesn&#39;t duct tape fix everything?&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 05:22:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334665,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 05:38:13',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Well we got our new puppy today.  Very friendly but doesn&#39;t like my cats and they don&#39;t like her. She wants to chase them.  Not sure how this is going to play out.  Jack isn&#39;t to keen on her either.  We have named her Cece.  Will post a picture this weekend.  <br /><br />Andrea you can add me to the list for your friends father.  (((Prayers)))<br /><br />Cheryl glad to hear the adapter has finally arrived.  Welcome back.<br /><br />Deb glad the tests weren&#39;t too bad.  Enjoy your Friday night out.<br /><br />Martha good job the names.  It took me awhile to get everyone figured out.  Had to right things down to remember who was who.<br /><br />Jenn enjoy your shopping.<br /><br />Well need to take Cece out for a walk.  Don&#39;t want her running away on the first night we have her.<br />Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-22 05:38:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334666,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 05:39:09',NULL,'','Had a great shopping day - got a whole lot more Hallowe&#39;en stuff - 90% off - yeah&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The batting is a good idea - except it flattens out when it rains. We have white ttarps we could use but that would kil the grass.  The area we nee to cover is aboyt 50&#39; by 30&#39; :o)<br /><br />Ed -duct tapes works for most things - Hugh has figured out how to pull it off his moputh without losing a single moustache hair lol.<br /><br />Unfortunatley we only get a couple of inches of snow a year -s o that won&#39;t help either :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-22 05:39:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334667,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 05:45:56',NULL,'','<b>Falina</b> - so cool you got the new puppy&#33;&#33;&#33; I don&#39;t know how my &quot;girls&quot; would react to some new members of the family&#33; When I picked up Sabrina after her surgery they had 2 adoptable kittens  in the waiting room. It took alot out of me to not bring them home <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - Did you and Hugh ever watch &quot;Red Green&quot;? We are big fans here&#33;.....and I know <i>he</i> is a HUGE fan of duct tape&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 05:45:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334679,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 06:01:18',NULL,'','Dennis uses duct tape for everything.  He swears by the stuff.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-22 06:01:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334683,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 06:06:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334679:date=Nov 21 2008, 11&#58;01 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 21 2008, 11&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334679\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Dennis uses duct tape for everything.  He swears by the stuff.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />My Dad was the same way&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 06:06:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334693,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 06:23:04',NULL,'','Falina, we have had our cat, Smokey for 13 1/2 years.  Previously, all of our dogs have been outside dogs, who would come in and go to the basement if it was cold out.  He was not too happy 3 yrs. ago when Bucky took up residence inside our house.  Shortly after, Sadie came along and Smokey was even less happy.  They have worked it out though - the dogs would like to get at Smokey - not sure if it is to play or just to pester him, but they weigh about 7 lbs. apiece and the very far cat weighs between 30-35 lbs.  It only took a couple of swipes with his paw, at them, and they decided that they would let him be...<br /><br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-22 06:23:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334694,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 06:27:59',NULL,'','How many of you cruisers take some duct tape on cruises??<br /><br />We do, and it has come in handy more than once.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii257/irish_mafia_don/duct_tape.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Falina:  Congrats on Cece.  Give the cats and puppy time.  Puff&#39;s &quot;best buddy&quot; is our Siamese cat.  They are about the same size and weight and love to chase around together and wrestle.  The other cat tolerates him or should i say &quot;ignores&quot; him.<br /><br />Deb: Sorry about the vertigo, but it sounds like you will have some answers soon.<br /><br />Jenn:  Sorry to bring this up, but, Halloween is over.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> But, then I know you used Christmas decorations at that time.  Is the Canadian Calendar different??  Two inches of snow are year??  I&#39;ve seen that much in Las Vegas, but not often.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-22 06:27:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334700,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 06:52:37',NULL,'','Cheryl and Ed thanks for your stories.  I know it will take time.  Just have to let them work it out.<br /><br />Well I am tired and so calling it a night.<br /><br />Good Night all.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-22 06:52:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334701,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 09:01:48',NULL,'','Falina - time will tell It&#39;s always awkward at first - heve fun&#33;<br /><br />Ed - duct tape is amust everywhere.<br /><br />Deb - DH loves Red Green - if she cant find you handsome - then she should at least find you handy lol.<br /><br />Cherl - dh would sleep outised before the dogs would lol.<br /><br />Have a great night all.<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-22 09:01:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334704,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 12:37:12',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.      Jim &amp; I both feel asleep before 8:30 last night (exciting lives we have) but the downside is I have been tossing and turning since midnight and finally got up at 3 and started wrapping Christmas presents.   Got a lot done but darn near froze down in the basement.  Later found out it is only 15 outside.   No wonder it was so cold down there.    Couldn&#39;t even find a good CruiseCrazies party to crash.    Where was everyone?<br /><br />Falina - good luck with the new puppy.   I hope CeCe and the cats can learn that you have enough love for all of them and begin to get along.     <br /><br />Ed - never leave home without our duct tape.   It has come in handy on more than one occasion.    How is the packing going for your cruise.<br /><br />Steve - glad to hear you are feeling better.    Winter colds are the worse.<br /><br />Cheryl - welcome back to laptop land.   I&#39;m glad you finally have your adapter and will be able to visit us more often.<br /><br />Jenn - when we would decorate our windows for the holidays we usually would use Ivory Flakes (not even sure they make them any more) but I guess that wouldn&#39;t work outside.     First rain you would have bubbles all over the place.   hehe<br /><br />Deb - hope you had a fun night out.<br /><br />Chris - miss hearing from you.   Same for you Kevin.    <br /><br />Robert - how are you feeling?   With everything else going on I forgot to ask.<br /><br />Shari - hope Marc continues to improve.<br /><br />Martha - won&#39;t be long now.      What&#39;s on tap for the weekend?  When you have a chance over in the General Discussion forum check out the post by  Falina &quot;Never Tick Off a Nurse.&quot;     Think you will get a laugh (or an idea) from it.    <br /><br />Jackie &amp; Rose - any hope for a temperature warm up in Florida in the next 2 weeks?   I sure hope so.<br /><br />Think I will take advantage of being up so early and get to cleaning the dining room.    Even though it will only be 6 of us for Thanksgiving, I still need to wash all the crystal and china which hasn&#39;t been used for some time.   I used to use by &quot;good stuff&quot; every Sunday no matter what we were having but finally decided it was easier for the 2 of us to just eat out.   The china closet is a lot of work but it looks so great when it is all done.<br /><br />Be back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-22 12:37:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334731,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 15:34:27',NULL,'','Good Morning&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ll have to get caught up on posts later but thought I&#39;d just pop in before work to say hi.  We had flu shots Thursday morning and I had a reaction.  Nothing earth shattering but I still feel like a truck ran me over.  Yesterday I could barely walk.  Most of it was from soreness from the severe chills I had all of a sudden at night.  Hopefully the brochure is correct in that it&#39;s only after your first shot sometimes?????<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing well...gotta run for now.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-22 15:34:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334732,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 15:40:25',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Quick check in before I begin my day.  I have promised Mary Lou I will start packing this w/e&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Have so much to do and so little time.... I guess I work best under pressure&#33;<br /><br />Just 5 more working days until I start vacation.  I work Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun.  <br />Then I am on vacation from Dec. 1 thru Dec. 22.  First time I ever had that long off since I started working&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hope everyone has a good day&#33;<br /><br />Martha<br />','waf125','waf125','2008-11-22 15:40:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334733,5789,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 15:41:19',NULL,'','Hi everyone, hope your are all well.<br /><br />Have been busy over the last few days so haven&#39;t had time to post. I see you are all gearing up for thanksgiving. I will have to admit my ignorance of what its all about but I gather from the posts that families all try to get together for this day.<br /><br />Kaths doing very well on her diet and hasn&#39;t succumbed to any solid food at all since she started it on Monday morning. On the other hand she is starting to get very grouchy. We wont be going out tonight as she can only drink water. You can imagine the looks I would get from her if I had got my pint while she sipped her water. Isnt it strange that when you are on a diet every TV commercial is advertising food. We went to an out of town mall the other day and all you could smell was the food from various stalls wafting around, Kath was not amused. There is a large German xmas market in Birmingham for the whole of November and December with lots of xmas goodies. I would have liked to go this afternoon, I love the steins of German beer, the mulled wine and loads and loads of bratwurst and sourkraut. However I am going to have to leave it for a few weeks until Kath has started to eat some real food.<br /><br />On the duct tape, I dont leave home without it either especially at camping vacation time.<br /><br />Kath has just telephoned me (I am at work again) to let me know that my cruisecrazy lapel pin has arrived, do you think that this may be the only one in the UK .<br /><br />Take care all','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-11-22 15:41:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334738,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 17:14:01',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br />took Pappy out  it was not so windy  out  and little cold but not much still cloudy..<br />other quiet day that i wanted to so i can finished my projects. i felt that i have so many lol,, <br />and finishe reading my books.<br /><br />gotta go have good day everyone smile.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-22 17:14:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334739,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 17:18:41',NULL,'','Falina - oh it&#39;s all going to work out.  In South Africa we had two cats and then got a dog.... oh my World War 3&#33;  The dog just wanted to chase the cats all day long, until it cornered the one cat and she swiped him on the nose - Game Over&#33;  After that he had great respect for the cats and just let them live their happy life without his interference...   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 17:18:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334763,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 17:55:17',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debweekend/thwkend_921.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Good morning&#33;<br />Just another cold, but sunny morning <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> Woke up to 18 degrees.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - never had any dogs with my cats but we had Sabrina - (and she was &quot;queen of the house&quot;) - for 3 1/2 years before we adopted Jessie. Sabrina was not impressed and it took awhile but they &quot;love to hate each other&quot; now. I&#39;m sure it will all work out <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - I should take a lesson from you and finish up some of my projects.....but I just seem to keep putting them off.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- hopefully, there will be a &quot;Crazie&quot; party tonight <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> - Was this your first flu shot? Sorry you had a bad reaction. Hopefully you won&#39;t get that next year. <br /><br /><b>Chris</b> - congrats to Kath for sticking to her diet&#33; <br />Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday - lots of food, family and friends without the pressure of gift giving (and receiving) that the majority of Americans celebrate no matter what their religion.<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - we all loved watching Red Green. We even saw the movie &quot;Duct Tape Forever&quot;. If you and DH haven&#39;t seen it, you should.<br /><br />A big HELLO to all other CRAZIES. Sea you later&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 17:55:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334766,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 18:02:44',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies,<br /><br />MaryLou: It&#39;s a wonder you did not freeze down in the basement with outside temps like that&#33;&#33;  Packing has not started yet, just putting things in a spare bedroom.<br /><br />Shaunna:  Bummer with the shot reaction&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> I&#39;ve had a flu shot yearly since before you were born and the only one that bothered me was the first one.  I was in the Navy and stationed in Adak, Alaska.  A flu bug would have frozen to death up there.  But in the military they do not ask you if you want a shot, you just get it.  Had ours this year at Walgreens a couple of weeks ago.<br /><br />Falina: How is the puppy doing?  Did she sleep OK last night??  I know sometimes that first night can be difficult.<br /><br />Martha: As you can see from my note to MaryLou we have also been lax on getting the packing started.  I guess I&#39;ll get the suitcases in from the garage today so I can get started.  Roe I&#39;m sure will be packing on Friday night (as usual).<br /><br />Eaststandbaggie: Thanksgiving is an American (U.S.) tradition based on a feast celebrated by our Pilgrims and the native Indians to celebrate a successful harvest during their first year here in 1620.  Our Pilgrims were of course Brits who relocated to the New World.  So, every year most households have a family feast with turkey and all the trimmings.  But, no Yorkshire Pudding&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The Christmas market sounds great.  Roe and I have always wanted to do a River Cruise through Germany when all the markets are open, but have not made it yet.  <br /><br />I&#39;m on standby awaiting the arrival of the heating guy who is due to arrive to replace the cover on our cold air return.  It&#39;s one of those &quot;between 8 and noon&quot; arrival schedules.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jenn: I saw a pic of Hugh sleeping outside during your Halloween celebration. So, I guess the dogs were inside.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-22 18:02:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334767,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 18:46:19',NULL,'','Good Morning everyone from a bitter cold Montreal. Have to take our golden retriever Emma to the Vet&#39;s today as she has major problems with her bowels. She is 6 years old and had a 2 foot section of bowel removed 5 years ago after a twisted bowel caused a major life threatening blockage. Since then she has never really been herself. These days it doesn&#39;t matter what food we feed her it comes out as liquid. I don&#39;t know about the U.S., but vet fees are very high here. Hopefully they can recommend some kind of cure for Emma without breaking the bank.<br />Have a good day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-22 18:46:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334769,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 19:04:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334767:date=Nov 22 2008, 08&#58;46 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 22 2008, 08&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334767\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I don&#39;t know about the U.S., but vet fees are very high here.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />They can be just as bad here to your south... today a lot of folks are buying Pet insurance... go figure','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-22 19:04:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334771,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 19:11:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334769:date=Nov 22 2008, 12&#58;04 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Nov 22 2008, 12&#58;04 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334769\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334767:date=Nov 22 2008, 08&#58;46 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 22 2008, 08&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334767\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I don&#39;t know about the U.S., but vet fees are very high here.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />They can be just as bad here to your south... today a lot of folks are buying Pet insurance... go figure<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Joey&#39;s right&#33; We are considering getting Pet Insurance because both our cats are older and, just recently, we paid over &#036;500 for the pre and post op for the extraction of our older cats tooth. I can&#39;t imagine if it was something more serious&#33; Hope you get your Emma the treatment she needs without too much expense&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 19:11:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334772,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 19:14:04',NULL,'','James, hopefully they can find a cure for your precious Emma.  We go to the ends of the earth to keep our pet&#39;s well and healthy don&#39;t we?  Yes Vet fees are off the charts here too, it costs much more to take your pet to the Vet than it does to take your child to the Dr..... go figure.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 19:14:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334777,5668,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 20:05:00',NULL,'','robert i am sorry about your brother   ,, <br />sorry havent been around left out of town this week had to pick up a shamrock macaw ,,, and another bird . all is well  thanksgiving coming up trying to get the house clean before my mom arrives lol hard to do ,  got 115 days left before i get on the ship , im excited i want to go now . i need the break .. <br />i hope every one is doing great ,, and enjoy youre thanks giving,,','tuesday','tuesday','2008-11-22 20:05:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334778,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 20:16:50',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Days%20of%20the%20week/weekend-1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Well Cece did good overnight.  Stuart still doesn&#39;t like her.  Jack was playing with her this morning so this a good thing.  Not sure how Gizzy will do yet.  Here are a couple of pictures of Cece.<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Animals/011.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Animals/012.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />She wouldn&#39;t stay put long enough to get the pictures.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-22 20:16:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334779,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 20:29:29',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Just sitting here waiting for Greg to get off his business call and go take a shower so we can go out for lunch.  Our youngest son is here waiting too.  He came up last weekend and took me to lunch, but Greg was atv&#39;ing at the time so hadn&#39;t seen him in a month.  No plans really for the weekend that I am aware of.  This morning, Greg has been welding and grinding on the basement window well covers he has been constructing for the past year.  He started last fall but stopped once the winter set in.  He is on the last one and trying to get finished before the snow takes over, so he is going to work on that this afternoon, so I will probably work on those darn bathroom cabinets.  I stripped the paint off, primered and then painted and then the primer starting bubbling or something under the paint.  We did determine that it was the primer because we tested it afterwards on something else.  So now, I get to strip everything again and start over with a new primer.  Originally, we had planned to hire a contractor to do everything and I said that with the economy like it is , I really did not want to take that much money out of savings so I was going to do what I could and we would just use a contractor to rip out the tile around the jacuzzi and the shower and lay the new stone floor and the stone inside the shower and around the tub.  Also want to make it a steam shower, so we will definitely need a professional to do those things but I can do some of the other.  Now I am rethinking that part as this will be the 3rd time I have done the cabinets&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, off to put my make-up on and get dressed so we can head out.  Have a great day everyone...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-22 20:29:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334780,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 20:57:03',NULL,'','Falina, Cece is a beautiful dog&#33; Glad she had a good night&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-22 20:57:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334781,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 21:48:39',NULL,'','Falina, Cece looks so cute, thanks for the pics.  It won&#39;t be long and you&#39;ll all be one happy family&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 21:48:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334784,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 22:23:16',NULL,'','Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33;  It&#39;s still cold here in Mpls.  It&#39;s 29 right now at 2:22 PM.  In kind of a hurry today, so I will stop back later today or tomorrow.  Have a great weekend, everyone&#33;  Stay warm&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-22 22:23:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334787,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 22:36:36',NULL,'','Cool and cloudy today - glad we got our lights up in the nice weather.<br /><br /><b>Falina </b>- Cece is a real cutie - have fun <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Deb </b>- we saw Duct Tape Forever - I did laugh but Hugh was rolling on the floor LOL....gues it&#39;s a guy thing <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>James</b> - I hope and pray it all goes well for Emma <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Sue </b>- what are you reading now?<br /><br /><b>Chris</b> - hang on to that pin - it should sell for a bundle on E-Bay UK lol<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - I have visions of lawn bubbles dancing in my head LOL<br /><br /><b>Cheryl </b>- good luck with the painting - set backs are so frustrating.<br /><b>Ed</b> - no choice - no dog house lol<br /><br /><b>Martha</b> - do you want me to come and help you pack :o)<br /><br /><b>Shari, Jackie, Joey</b> and everyone else - hope you have a great weekend&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-22 22:36:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334791,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 22:49:55',NULL,'','We thought Cece was cute too.  Had to move the cat food and litter box to the back bedroom because she wants to eat the food and not sure about the litter.  Have  put a gate across the doorway to keep the dog out.  Cleaning out the room so I can put all my christmas boxes in there and set up the table to do all my wrapping on.<br /><br />Back to work.   <br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-22 22:49:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334799,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 23:19:42',NULL,'','Just got done purchasing Sharon a &quot;new&quot; vehicle.  We actually bought from a used car dealer who purchases lease returns at auction, and resells them.  This particular vehicle was leased by a corporation in Colorado Springs last November.  It&#39;s a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with only 7700 miles on it; so it&#39;s like new.  Very well taken care of. Anyway, we saved <u>several</u> thousand dollars from a brand new one, by purchasing this way.<br /><br />This is the fifth vehicle Sharon and I have purchased since we wed nearly 18 years ago.  The first four were big three products.  We really wanted to buy something American made, but simply couldn&#39;t find an American product that met our criteria: must be All-Wheel drive, must seat more than 5, and must get excellent mileage (preferably hybrid).  The Highlander was the only vehicle that fit that bill. Plus it had the heated seats and TV screen for the back that Sharon wanted.  So she is very happy, with makes me ecstatic. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Her 2000 Suburban had 215,000 miles on it.  It still runs well, so we&#39;ve decided to let Austin drive it until he graduates high school in 2010.  Then we&#39;ll get him something smaller before he starts college.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-22 23:19:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334800,5789,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 23:45:07',NULL,'','Hi Kevin,<br />Just took a look on the Toyota website, nice looking motor, let us know how you get on with it.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-11-22 23:45:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334801,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-22 23:45:45',NULL,'','Kevin, Congrats on the Highlander.... my daughter had one ( not hybrid) and she loved it.<br /><br />Falina, eeeeek you&#39;re thinking of Christmas wrapping already.  I&#39;m still focusing on the gang that will be descending on us for Thanksgiving.  <br /><br />Speaking of Thanksgiving:  Who has a FAVORITE recipe (Veg or Dessert) that they love to use at Thanksgiving and would like to share with other Crazies?   I need inspiration...... HELP&#33;  I&#39;m tired of Pumpkin pie and have been watching the Food Network.  All the chefs are making &quot;other&quot; desserts this year too - so I wondered if anyone here has a great favorite too.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-22 23:45:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334812,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 00:57:20',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna- sorry to hear you had a reaction to the flu shot; hopefully, you will feel better quickly.<br /><br />Falina- what a cutie&#33;  Cece is adorable.  I love her coloring.  I&#39;m sure she will gradually fit in with everyone else.<br /><br />Robert- My son called today and asked us to make green bean casserole&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Told him sure&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn- thanks for the offer&#33;&#33;  I will leave my things on the bed for you to pack; can you tell I hate the packing part????  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Kevin- glad to hear you got a car you wanted and save &#036;&#036;&#036;. That&#39;s important.  We have a Camry and have been very pleased.<br /><br />Ed- you are worse than me when it comes to packing; maybe Jenn should come help you instead&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well, making progress.  Have been running around most of day and picked up a few more toys for the grandkids.  Have most of the &quot;stuff&quot; out in the guest bedroom, just have to pack it.<br /><br />Have a good party tonite&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-11-23 00:57:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334814,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 01:10:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334801:date=Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;45 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334801\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina, eeeeek you&#39;re thinking of Christmas wrapping already.  I&#39;m still focusing on the gang that will be descending on us for Thanksgiving.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Just getting everything ready for after Thanksgiving. I decorate the house Thanksgiving weekend and then I start my Christmas shopping.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 01:10:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334815,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 01:39:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334812:date=Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;57 PM:name=waf125)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (waf125 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334812\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna- sorry to hear you had a reaction to the flu shot; hopefully, you will feel better quickly.<br /><br />Falina- what a cutie&#33;  Cece is adorable.  I love her coloring.  I&#39;m sure she will gradually fit in with everyone else.<br /><br />Robert- My son called today and asked us to make green bean casserole&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Told him sure&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn- thanks for the offer&#33;&#33;  I will leave my things on the bed for you to pack; can you tell I hate the packing part????  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Kevin- glad to hear you got a car you wanted and save &#036;&#036;&#036;. That&#39;s important.  We have a Camry and have been very pleased.<br /><br />Ed- you are worse than me when it comes to packing; maybe Jenn should come help you instead&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well, making progress.  Have been running around most of day and picked up a few more toys for the grandkids.  Have most of the &quot;stuff&quot; out in the guest bedroom, just have to pack it.<br /><br />Have a good party tonite&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Martha<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Hey martha you wanna share your recipe I need some help&#33;LOL&#33;&#33;</b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 01:39:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334816,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 01:48:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334704:date=Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;37 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 22 2008, 04&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334704\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.      Jim &amp; I both feel asleep before 8:30 last night (exciting lives we have) but the downside is I have been tossing and turning since midnight and finally got up at 3 and started wrapping Christmas presents.   Got a lot done but darn near froze down in the basement.  Later found out it is only 15 outside.   No wonder it was so cold down there.    Couldn&#39;t even find a good CruiseCrazies party to crash.    Where was everyone?<br /><br />Falina - good luck with the new puppy.   I hope CeCe and the cats can learn that you have enough love for all of them and begin to get along.     <br /><br />Ed - never leave home without our duct tape.   It has come in handy on more than one occasion.    How is the packing going for your cruise.<br /><br />Steve - glad to hear you are feeling better.    Winter colds are the worse.<br /><br />Cheryl - welcome back to laptop land.   I&#39;m glad you finally have your adapter and will be able to visit us more often.<br /><br />Jenn - when we would decorate our windows for the holidays we usually would use Ivory Flakes (not even sure they make them any more) but I guess that wouldn&#39;t work outside.     First rain you would have bubbles all over the place.   hehe<br /><br />Deb - hope you had a fun night out.<br /><br />Chris - miss hearing from you.   Same for you Kevin.    <br /><br />Robert - how are you feeling?   With everything else going on I forgot to ask.<br /><br />Shari - hope Marc continues to improve.<br /><br />Martha - won&#39;t be long now.      What&#39;s on tap for the weekend?  When you have a chance over in the General Discussion forum check out the post by  Falina &quot;Never Tick Off a Nurse.&quot;     Think you will get a laugh (or an idea) from it.    <br /><br />Jackie &amp; Rose - any hope for a temperature warm up in Florida in the next 2 weeks?   I sure hope so.<br /><br />Think I will take advantage of being up so early and get to cleaning the dining room.    Even though it will only be 6 of us for Thanksgiving, I still need to wash all the crystal and china which hasn&#39;t been used for some time.   I used to use by &quot;good stuff&quot; every Sunday no matter what we were having but finally decided it was easier for the 2 of us to just eat out.   The china closet is a lot of work but it looks so great when it is all done.<br /><br />Be back later.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Doing better with the quinine and other meds, Thanks much that cheeres me up Im still really sad about my Brother he was My Brother no matter what, and I did Love him it&#39;s kinda kicking in now and I go off by myself to grieve, Thanks much Mary Lou dont worry I know you care so it&#39;s ok if you forget , we all have problems as well and try to respond to others as well so thats ok&#33;&#33; Im looking forward to have all my Family around me this Thanksgiving and to be blessed with them and My family here, Love to you all and wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 01:48:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334817,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 01:49:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334777:date=Nov 22 2008, 12&#58;05 PM:name=tuesday)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (tuesday &#064; Nov 22 2008, 12&#58;05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334777\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->robert i am sorry about your brother   ,, <br />sorry havent been around left out of town this week had to pick up a shamrock macaw ,,, and another bird . all is well  thanksgiving coming up trying to get the house clean before my mom arrives lol hard to do ,  got 115 days left before i get on the ship , im excited i want to go now . i need the break .. <br />i hope every one is doing great ,, and enjoy youre thanks giving,,<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Hi Tuesday and I appreciate your thoughts&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 01:49:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334824,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 02:49:24',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies.  Didn&#39;t really accomplish much today.  We went out for mexican food at lunch and then my son went home and Greg and I went to WalMart to get all the stuff I forgot to get yesterday and then we went to the grocery store to get the ham and the turkey.  I still have groceries to get for Thanksigivng dinner but he doesn&#39;t like to grocery shop so I always go during the weekday when he is at work.  I just wanted him with me today to lift up the turkey from the case into the basket and then from the basket into the car, and also into the house.  I have been working on finishing up my Christmas cards, which I started several weeks ago.  Greg and I have wasted several hours today playing Wii, now he is playing by himself.  I am getting a jump on the decorating - I already have a few Christmas things out.  I keep my holiday snowglobes in my china cabinet so I got them out and set them around in the formal living room, and also got out a few other decorations that I bought last year after Christmas so they never made it down to the basement with the other stuff.  Everything else will have to wait until Greg and the boys bring it all up on Thanlsgiving day.  We do not use the formal living room except on Christmas, so won&#39;t really matter if I start decorating early in there.  I have a 12 ft. ladder reserved for Friday so I will have to get the tree assembled and the top half decorated before the ladder goes back on Saturday<br /><br />Falina - CeCe sure is a cutie.  How tall is she?  You can sure see the chihuahua in her. <br /><br />Robert, so happy to feel you are feeling better from the malaria.  You do need to take the time to grieve for your sibling.  Whether you have been in touch lately doesn&#39;t matter - he was a big part of your life when you were growing up.  I am praying that this may be a wake-up call for your sister and she will make contact with you.<br /><br />Joey, at the restaurant we went to, they had the WVU / L&#39;Ville game on the TV.  Looks like your team was kicking butt.  I immediately thought of you when I saw who was playing.<br /><br />Jackie, good luck with the new recipe search.  I gave you mine for Green Rice Casserole last year and if I remember correctly, you made it to take to the Thanksgiving potluck at the RV park.<br /><br />Jenn, did you come up with something to use for snow?  As creative as you are, I am sure you will come up with something. <br /><br />Martha, I am confused - as yes, it does happen frequently.  I thought you were going on the same cruise as Mary Lou, but then you mentioned packing toys for the grandkids....<br /><br />Mary Lou, you said you were up at 3:00, which would have been 1:00 our time.  I was up and watching tv - wish I would have known you were stirring about, I would have jumped online...<br /><br />Shaunna, I have never had a flu shot.  Greg got them for 3 years in a row and got sick every time, so he stopped getting them, even though the dr. insisted it was not possible to get sick from them.  Hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />Kevin, congrats on the new vehicle.  About 10 yrs. ago, when we bought our first Cadillac, we bought what the dealer considered a &quot;program car&quot;.  It had been on a short lease (4 months) and had about 6500 miles on it.  We got a great deal on it - it was practically new and someone else took the depriciation hit.  Unlike last year, when the one we bought was brand new, and we took the hit as soon as I drove it off the lot.  I am sure your son wil be very happy to have something of his own to drive.  Bet he has his eye on dad&#39;s Corvette though...<br /><br />Duct tape, must be a man thing - Greg says you can fix absolutely anything with duct tape&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shouting out a big hello to all you other crazies, gotta&#39; go get a couple of things done around here.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-23 02:49:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334828,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 03:00:31',NULL,'','Cheryl - you Green Rice Casserole was a big hit last year.... thanks again.  This year I&#39;m looking for either veggie or dessert recipes because I already have 2 starches - Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Casserole. ....... Although I&#39;m thinking of changing out the mashed potato favorite for a cheesy au gratin just for a change.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-23 03:00:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334831,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 03:55:49',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Been pretty busy around here. My car had to go to the shop yesterday because of the check engine light, glad it’s fine, just a loose hose. I also started and am just about done with my last project of the year, new tiles on the countertop and a new sink for the guest bathroom. Should be totally done tomorrow in time for the holidays.<br /><br />Shari glad to hear Marc is feeling better. <br /><br />Andrea good to see you on the Dock. Sorry to hear about your neighbor’s father. You’re a good friend and neighbor to be watching her kids. Prayers go out to your friend and her family.<br /><br />Deb I sure hope these tests finally give you some answers.<br /><br />Cheryl, glad your adapter finally came. I’ve gotten used to being wireless myself so I understand.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear your feeling better.<br /><br />Ed &amp; Roe you’ll be cruising before you know it. Yes I always have duct tape in my luggage, never know when your going to need it.<br /><br />Jackie congrats on the crocheting……I only learned how to do blankets many years ago, self taught. Tried to figure out how to drop &amp; add stitches once but couldn’t get it. <br /><br />Falina good luck with Cece. Hope they cats get used to her. She’s cute.<br /><br />Marylou it’s warming up finally tomorrow. I’ll try to request 75-80 degrees for when you and Martha are here.<br /><br />Chris congrats on getting your Crazies pin&#33; <br /><br />James hope your dog is doing better.<br /><br />Kevin congrats to Sharon on her new car. I have an older Highlander and love her&#33; My Highlander was assembled here in Florida.<br /><br />Hi to all the Crazies I may have missed. It’s hard catching up around here when your gone a few days.<br /><br />Think I’ll watch a movie tonight. The Hallmark Channel has a Thanksgiving movie on tonight. Hope everyone has a great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-23 03:55:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334833,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 04:16:38',NULL,'','Dennis is leaving early in the morning with one of the trucks and will be gone until about Weds.  One of our drivers is taking all of next week off.  Must be paying too much if he can afford to take the week off.  Anyway been packing and making sure he has everything he needs.  <br /><br />Cheryl wish I could tell you how tall Cece is but all the tape measures seem to be missing and I had two that were just for the house.  Yep you can see the chihuahua in her big time.<br /><br />Jackie wish I could help with the vegs/desserts but we always have the same items.  Kinda boring I know.  Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Kevin congrats on the new vehicle.  Will Sharon let you drive it?<br /><br />James hope your dog is feeling better.  Our cat awhile back got an infection and it cost us a pretty penny and dh asked if she was worth that much money and I said yes&#33;  All our pets are like our kids now that the kids are grown up.<br /><br />Rose congrats on getting your projects finished.<br /><br />Well need to get some other things done.  Will try and be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 04:16:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334837,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 04:43:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334801:date=Nov 22 2008, 02&#58;45 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 22 2008, 02&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334801\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Speaking of Thanksgiving:  Who has a FAVORITE recipe (Veg or Dessert) that they love to use at Thanksgiving and would like to share with other Crazies?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Sharon makes a very delicious sweet potato pudding.  Don&#39;t know the full recipe details, so I&#39;ll try to post them later.<br /><br />We&#39;re driving to Texas for Thanksgiving.  That&#39;s were my parents live; as well as Sharon three older brothers and their families.  We&#39;ll leave on Wednesday (in the new Highlander of course.)','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-23 04:43:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334838,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 04:49:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334824:date=Nov 22 2008, 05&#58;49 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 22 2008, 05&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334824\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, congrats on the new vehicle.  About 10 yrs. ago, when we bought our first Cadillac, we bought what the dealer considered a &quot;program car&quot;.  It had been on a short lease (4 months) and had about 6500 miles on it.  We got a great deal on it - it was practically new and someone else took the depriciation hit.  Unlike last year, when the one we bought was brand new, and we took the hit as soon as I drove it off the lot.  I am sure your son wil be very happy to have something of his own to drive.  Bet he has his eye on dad&#39;s Corvette though...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Actually Cheryl (and this is going to make you laugh) Austin has NO interest in performance cars like Corvettes.  He&#39;s very practical. He wants an ECONOMY car&#33;  It&#39;s almost like he&#39;s the middle-aged guy and I&#39;m the teenager&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-23 04:49:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334839,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 04:50:08',NULL,'','Hi all. Just popping quickly - we are watching the movie, Game Plan, right now.  I ran up to Subway and picked up some sandwiches for dinner.  On the way, which is all of 3 blocks, I passed 6 houses with the Christmas lights on.  <br /><br />Falina, hope Dennis makes it home by Thanksgiving day.  Are you cooking for the family?<br /><br />Rose, Rose, Rose - girl, I really need you to come for a visit&#33;&#33;&#33;  My bathroom is &quot;under construction&quot;.<br /><br />Jackie, let me know what you come up with.  I am always looking for new recipes.  I bought yarn yesterday too - I plan to start the blue baby blanket sometime this evening.<br /><br />Deb, where are you???<br /><br /><br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-23 04:50:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334840,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 04:58:23',NULL,'','I&#39;m here, Cheryl&#33;&#33; Just trying to catch up on all the posts.<br /><br />We just got done watching the movie &quot;Hairspray&quot; - alot of fun. I love musicals&#33; And would you believe DH and DS watched it with me and really liked it.<br /><br />Congrats on the new vehicle, Kevin&#33; You know <i>I</i> would have preferred that you got a car from the Big 3 but sometimes you just have to get what suits you best. Believe it or not DH had a VW Passat for awhile....and you can bet he caught alot of flack at work for that <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 04:58:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334841,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 05:02:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334839:date=Nov 22 2008, 09&#58;50 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 22 2008, 09&#58;50 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina, hope Dennis makes it home by Thanksgiving day.  Are you cooking for the family?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />He should be home.  Yes, I am cooking.  There will be 6 of us total.....our oldest dd, the youngest dd, her boyfriend and Dylan.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 05:02:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334848,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 05:18:43',NULL,'','When&#39;s the party starting? I&#39;m ready&#33;<br /><img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/cocktails-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 05:18:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334861,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 05:36:17',NULL,'','Good Evening&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Too many posts to get to all of them but in skimming through them I see everyone is getting around and some even started Christmas shopping.. I feel much better.  Work ran long.  Oh and to sum of the last few days...<br /><br />Steve&#39;s cake was horrible.<br />Bad reaction to flu shot.<br />Steve had flat at Indian Springs (30 min. North of Las Vegas) so tow truck couldn&#39;t come.  All his work buddies couldn&#39;t get one lug nut loose but finally two fix-a-flat cans worked.  <br /><br />I feel better but tired from all of the above.  I do plan on making him another cake though.  <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=334360:date=Nov 19 2008, 04&#58;36 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Nov 19 2008, 04&#58;36 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334360\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Just heard our own &quot;Dirty Harry&quot; won&#39;t support the plan.  He is an embarrassment to our State.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Ed, Ed, Ed... he&#39;s pretty unbelievable huh?  Embarrassment is quite the understatement.     <br /><br />I do hope it was only the first flu shot to make me sick.  I&#39;ll still plan on getting one next year.  <br /><br />Robert...I&#39;m sorry to hear of your loss.  The added estrangement is awful.  Unfortunately know all too well about that sort of thing.  I&#39;m sorry but it sounds like you are hanging in there.  Sometimes it can really get to me...it&#39;s hard.  Hang in there.  Glad you are feeling better.<br /><br />Steve...glad you are feeling better too&#33;<br /><br />Martha...We did overall love the Enchantment...she is beautiful.  Our review is at:<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/forums/index.php?autocom=review&amp;CODE=03&amp;id=340\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cruisecrazies.com/forums/index....E=03&amp;id=340</a><br /><br />Andrea...I am certainly praying for your friend&#39;s family.  You hang in there girl&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />We went to a buffet for dinner ... I&#39;m pretty tired.  Calling it a night early tonight.  Y&#39;all take care and I&#39;ll check in tomorrow.<br /><br />PS.. almost forgot...Cece is soooo cute Falina&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-23 05:36:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334864,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 05:59:24',NULL,'','Deb hope you are still out there.  I will have one drink with you<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Drinks/SexOnTheBeach.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Will need to go to bed early tonight because dh is leaving so early in the morning.  After he leaves then I am going to go to town and do my grocery shopping when no one is there.<br /><br />Good night Shaunna&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 05:59:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334865,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:05:41',NULL,'','OK, Falina - I&#39;m still here&#33;  <img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/cheers_redwine.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />That&#39;s too bad your DH had to go on the road for a few days <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> but I guess that&#39;s business&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:05:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334866,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:13:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334865:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;05 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334865\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->OK, Falina - I&#39;m still here&#33;  <img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/cheers_redwine.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />That&#39;s too bad your DH had to go on the road for a few days <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> but I guess that&#39;s business&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Keeps the food on the table and the bills paid.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:13:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334867,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:17:31',NULL,'','Falina...I hear ya&#33;<br /><br /><br />DH has the local news on and they were just talking about the rock salt shortage for the roads this year. They listed different roads that won&#39;t be salted. That&#39;s scary considering all the snow &amp; ice we get in the winter.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:17:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334868,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:17:54',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/thhappythanksgiven.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Found this earlier and thought I would share.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:17:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334869,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:19:36',NULL,'','So cute <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:19:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334870,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:20:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334867:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334867\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina...I hear ya&#33;<br /><br /><br />DH has the local news on and they were just talking about the rock salt shortage for the roads this year. They listed different roads that won&#39;t be salted. That&#39;s scary considering all the snow &amp; ice we get in the winter.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />So how much snow do you guys get over the winter?  We hardly ever get snow and when we do everything comes to a halt.  No one knows how to drive in the stuff.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:20:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334871,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:26:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334870:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;20 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334870\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334867:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334867\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina...I hear ya&#33;<br /><br /><br />DH has the local news on and they were just talking about the rock salt shortage for the roads this year. They listed different roads that won&#39;t be salted. That&#39;s scary considering all the snow &amp; ice we get in the winter.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />So how much snow do you guys get over the winter?  We hardly ever get snow and when we do everything comes to a halt.  No one knows how to drive in the stuff.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />We usually average about 3 - 4 feet of snow for the winter. Usually the first snow (which we already had) people forget how to drive in it and there are alot of accidents.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:26:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334872,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:34:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334871:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;26 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;26 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334871\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334870:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;20 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334870\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=334867:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334867\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina...I hear ya&#33;<br /><br /><br />DH has the local news on and they were just talking about the rock salt shortage for the roads this year. They listed different roads that won&#39;t be salted. That&#39;s scary considering all the snow &amp; ice we get in the winter.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />So how much snow do you guys get over the winter?  We hardly ever get snow and when we do everything comes to a halt.  No one knows how to drive in the stuff.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />We usually average about 3 - 4 feet of snow for the winter. Usually the first snow (which we already had) people forget how to drive in it and there are alot of accidents.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Does it stay on the ground most of the winter or does it come and go?  I have never been to your state and just curious about the weather.  Your summers are pretty warm if I remember correctly.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:34:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334873,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:37:51',NULL,'','For the most part it comes and goes.....and yes we get some really hot and humid days in the summer.<br />Is it true what they say about WA.....that it&#39;s almost always raining?','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:37:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334874,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:43:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334873:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;37 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;37 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334873\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->For the most part it comes and goes.....and yes we get some really hot and humid days in the summer.<br />Is it true what they say about WA.....that it&#39;s almost always raining?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />We do get a fair amount of rain.  Usually from November to May.  It isn&#39;t constantly raining and we do get some sunshine.  The state is called the Evergreen State because we are so green....due to all the rain.  Like today we had sunshine most of the day and then it started to rain.  This is typical for us.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:43:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334875,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:48:21',NULL,'','We&#39;ve gone on many road trips and have talked about doing a west coast trip. We have a friend that lived and worked in Seattle for awhile in the late 70&#39;s and he still talks about how beautiful the NW is. We&#39;d probably fly to maybe San Francisco, rent a car and drive around.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:48:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334876,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:52:35',NULL,'','That sounds like a great road trip.  If you do and get up this way let me know and we can meet somewhere.  I live half way between Portland, OR and Seattle.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:52:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334877,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:55:00',NULL,'','Looks like we are the only ones here tonight.  Everyone else must be busy.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 06:55:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334878,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:56:34',NULL,'','That&#39;s a deal&#33; We also have a friend that lives in Petaluma, CA - north of SF that we could visit with. If we do the trip it will be in the summer....and I don&#39;t know about next summer yet but we&#39;ll see.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:56:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334879,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 06:59:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334877:date=Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;55 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 22 2008, 11&#58;55 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334877\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Looks like we are the only ones here tonight.  Everyone else must be busy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I was wondering about that too&#33; As a matter of fact it&#39;s approaching midnight here and I think I have to say <b><!--coloro:#000080--><span style=\"color:#000080\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->GOOD NIGHT&#33;&#33;&#33; <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>It&#39;s been nice chatting with you, Falina. SEA you tomorrow&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 06:59:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334880,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 07:01:34',NULL,'','Good night Deb. <br /><br />It was fun chatting with you too.<br /><br />Think I will call it a night myself.<br /><br />Until tomorrow.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD NIGHT&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 07:01:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334881,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 07:13:41',NULL,'','I&#39;m here&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-23 07:13:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334902,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 10:04:51',NULL,'','Off to bed but before I go I found some great turkey shots lol<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Turkey2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny_turkey_picture.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />I think I may switch to ham this Christmas lol','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-23 10:04:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334903,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 11:39:36',NULL,'','Jackie...if you&#39;re looking for veggie side dishes that are a bit different, I have a recipe for Baked Corn Pudding that everyone loves.  I thought I had it posted here, but I guess not.  I use it as a veggie side dish.  I use less sugar and it seems more like a corn souffle.  I also have some sweet pumpkin squares posted, and some butterscotch cheesecake bars posted that I always get compliments on.  <br /><br />We usually have the standard things with our holiday meals since our kids , and others, always request some of their same favorites.  I also have a recipe from Dear Abby (Abigale Van Buren) for pecan pie.  I haven&#39;t tried this one yet, but it&#39;s supposed to be a good one.  If you&#39;re interested in any of these let me know.  Some are already posted. For our Easter buffet last year, I made some fresh broccoli and put some melted cheese over them in a pretty dish...everyone liked that.  It was a bit different than the other veggie casseroles.  Fresh green beans with a little onion, small bits of bacon, and butter and fresh squeezed lemon is good, too.  I also have a Bacardi Rum cake posted.  That would be something different.  I don&#39;t make any really fancy desserts for Thanksgiving since I usually have a ton of people coming and so many different things to make.  I&#39;m getting too old to be on my feet for days.  LOL  This year our oldest daughter has invited us, Bless her&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Falina...your doggie is sooo cute&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-23 11:39:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334904,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 13:38:09',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 23RD </i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  I hope everyone is having a good weekend.    This will be a week of remembrances in our house.   Today would have been my  dear Dad&#39;s 90th birthday but Thursday will mark the 28th Anniversary of his passing.    It doesn&#39;t seem possible that he is gone that long.  <br /><br />Joey - hope all is OK with you.   You haven&#39;t been around too much.   Please let us know that you are OK and just very busy.<br /><br />Kevin -  congratulations to you on your new car.    I hope Sharon has many happy trips planned in it, it sounds like she may.     I&#39;m sure Austin will be happy to have his own wheels.  Drive safely in both.<br /><br />Chris - congratulations to Kath on her weight loss.     I&#39;m sure it is very hard especially with the holidays approaching.   <br /><br />Shari - Glad you will get a day away from the kitchen on Thursday and your DD will cook.   You and Marc have been through enough lately - you need a break.<br /><br />Robert - it doesn&#39;t matter whether you and your brother were close or not - you still must grieve at your own speed and in your own way.   Hopefully, his passing will make your surviving brother and sister realize they need to put their problems behind them and make up with you.    <br /><br />Falina - the puppy is very cute.   Hope all your pets can decide to get along.    Hope DH has a good trip and gets back in time for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Cheryl - yes, Martha is crusing with us in December and also cruising right before us.   I think she is just getting her Christmas shopping finished because we don&#39;t get back to Miami til 12/19 and both have long drives home, cutting a very close for Christmas.   Jim &amp; I went out for dinner last night and I was amazed at all the homes already lit up for Christmas.   <br /><br />Sue - How is your new niece doing?     I know you are happy to have your Mom home even if she tries to control you.   <br /><br />Andrea - how are you doing?  You must be so busy with all the extra work you are doing for your friend.   Prayers continue to go her way.  <br /><br />Jackie, Jenn, Rose, Steve, Ed, Carmen, Martha, Joe and whoever else is am missing, hope you have a good day and are staying well.    I&#39;ll check back later.   Think I will begin going thru the Christmas bins in the basement today and &quot;sneeking&quot; things up while Jim isn&#39;t looking.    <br /><br /><br />Make today special<br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-23 13:38:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334907,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 15:04:48',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/p140195.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Good Morning all,<br />Up early to make sure dh got off okay.  He is off to make us money(HAHA).  Worked on the computer and did some union business for school.<br /><br />My grocery list is done and here in a little bit I will head to town to do my shopping.  Getting it out of the way early to avoid the crowds.<br /><br />MaryLou sending you (((HUGS))).<br /><br />Deb enjoyed our chat last night.  To bad it was only us.<br /><br />Jenn I know you showed up after we left.  Sorry I didn&#39;t stick around to chat.<br /><br />Jackie any luck on new recipes?<br /><br />A Good Morning to....Joey, Kevin, Ed, Steve, Andrea, Rose, Martha, Sue, Shari, Cheryl, Chris, James, Robert, Shaunna and anyone I may have missed.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.  Be back later.<br /><br />Well better go for now.  Wishing everyone a wonderful day.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 15:04:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334926,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 15:59:35',NULL,'','Morning all&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m off to work.  Do not know if I have Layla or not today but we shall see... Hope to come home and watch some Tivo...at least I&#39;m caught up to mid-November sort of.   Weather is great still.  A little chilly but with a high in the low 70&#39;s it&#39;s pretty awesome.   This menopause thing is really helping our heating bill so far.  With lows in the mid 40&#39;s we just barely turn the heat on.  DH is trying to save money but I am actually quite comfortable.  We shall see when the bottom falls out.  <br /><br />Everyone have a great Sunday&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-23 15:59:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334927,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 16:04:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334926:date=Nov 23 2008, 08&#58;59 AM:name=Shaunna)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shaunna &#064; Nov 23 2008, 08&#58;59 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334926\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->This menopause thing is really helping our heating bill so far.  With lows in the mid 40&#39;s we just barely turn the heat on.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />You&#39;re not kidding Shaunna - we also haven&#39;t had to put the heat on yet.  Hot flashes are good for something, I guess&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-23 16:04:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334946,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 17:10:36',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday. Happy to say the sink project is done&#33; Heading over to Lowe’s to get the parts needed for my sprinkler repair. Should be a quick project and it’s supposed to warm up so that will help the glue dry. May head to the mall for a little shopping trying to fill in some blanks in my list.<br /><br />Cheryl, I don’t mind all the projects but I hate the plumbing part of the projects&#33; It always leaks and I have to crawl under the sink a zillion times. I lucked out this time and it was only twice. LOL What’s up with your cabinets? Did I read your doing them for the 3rd time? I painted ours and they have no problems except a touch-up here and there. Maybe I can help long distance.<br /><br />Shaunna hope your feeling better from your flu shot. I’ve never gotten one…..fear of getting sick. Guess one day I’ll have to do it.<br /><br />Jenn love the body building turkey&#33; LOL<br /><br />Shari how wonderful that your DD invited you for the holiday this year&#33; I understand how you feel about standing on your feet.<br /><br />Marylou hope you have a good day. (((Marylou)))<br /><br />Falina good luck with the shopping.<br /><br />Hi to Jackie, Shaunna, Sue, Shari, Ed, Cheryl, Cheryl, Joey, Deb, and all the Crazies. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-23 17:10:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334947,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 17:35:35',NULL,'','Merry Sunday to one and all. It&#39;s another horribly cold November day here despite the sun being out. Minus 5 C or 23 F. Emma the dog&quot;s treatment at the vet&#39;s cost over 330 dollars&#33;&#33; Apparently she is allergic to most kinds of regular dog food&#33;&#33; She is now on a different diet with tablets to stabilise her condition.<br />It&#39;s Canada&#39;s Super Bowl today and over half the country will be glued to the T.V. later this afternoon along with moi&#33;<br />Hope you all have a great day.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-23 17:35:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334948,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 17:37:59',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />it is sun out and  will warm up today later on Pappy and i went out for our walk as usual.<br />Pappy is doing good  <br /><br />i am doing good  just found out i will have thanksgiving at my parents with my sister and her family being here..<br /><br />will check with you guys <br /><br />hi to EVERYONE :D <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-23 17:37:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334952,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 18:24:21',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br />I&#39;m waiting for a phone call from my friend. We&#39;re supposed to go to the Mall and do some Christmas shopping. I&#39;ve also got a Macy&#39;s gift card from last year that I need to spend - you know it&#39;s burning a hole in my wallet-LOL&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - it was great chatting with you. I&#39;m just sorry that <b>Jenn</b> didn&#39;t jump in sooner. <br /><br />I have to go today or tomorrow and order a veggie tray for Thanksgiving. We&#39;ve been invited to my niece&#39;s in-laws. They have it catered and I was asked to bring the tray for 12 people. Others are bringing desserts and veggie dishes.<br /><br />A big HELLO to everybody&#33;<br />Have a great Sunday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-23 18:24:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334954,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 18:39:48',NULL,'','All&#39;s well in Las Vegas.<br /><br />A little cool out this morning.  Think I&#39;l wear a sweater to church.  Teaching my last Adult Sunday School Class this morning.<br /><br />Rest of the day should be pretty quiet since my Steelers played Thursday night this week.  Not on TV until next Sunday.  Hope I will be able to find the game in the Sports Bar aboard ship.<br /><br />At long last I finally hooked up our built in surround system to our HDTV.  WOW, what was I waiting for??<br /><br />Wrote our little family Christmas newsletter last night for our out of town friends and family.<br /><br />Well, better get dressed for Chruch.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-23 18:39:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334957,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 19:25:09',NULL,'','Got my shopping done and even bought one Christmas gift for Dylan.  Put everything away had breakfast and now I have to pay some bills.  After that I will put a load in the washer and watch a little tv.<br />Tonight is the 2 hour movie of 24 to get us geared up for season 7 in January.  Told Dennis I would record it for him to watch later.  We have all 6 seasons on dvd.  Can you tell we are 24 fans.<br />Well time to tackle those bills.<br />Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-23 19:25:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334958,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 20:21:12',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:2--><span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Hiya Mary Lou and thanks, Shaunna you too My friend, Rose youve been Quiet <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> Joey you too, come on Buddy lets talk Turkey&#33;&#33;LOL&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Or Football, well Im booked for a Disney Cruise next December 2009 with all the Family so im looking forward to that but not flying, Uh, UH&#33;&#33; I was shot down 3 Times in a Huey Chopper Gunship and Im anxious about that, wow a big grown uo manly guy afraid of Flying, I think Ill take a sleeping pill&#33;LOL&#33;&#33; Im blessed with all of you as My Other Family and speciak friends you all are so special and caring I love you all, Thanks for being My family&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> Wishing everyone a very special Thanksgiving and for your familys as well May the Lord look after you all and keep your children safe and well&#33;&#33; God Bless and Ill be around off and on&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" /> Bye My Friends&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 20:21:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334959,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 20:32:22',NULL,'','Robert - you said you are planning a Disney Cruise next December with all the family.    Then you said we are your family.   Does that mean you are taking all of us along?    LOL    - sorry I couldn&#39;t resist.  Trying to keep today light and happy and guess I&#39;m getting a bit giddy.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-23 20:32:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334961,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 21:18:54',NULL,'','I went back to Linen&#39;s n Things Going out of Business Sale.  Got some Cinnabar Red towels and mat and also Gold towels, etc.  I am redecorating the guest bathroom downstairs.  The two colors look so rich together.  Everything was 20% off last week, now it&#39;s 25% off.... I&#39;ll check back next week.  I found a Cuisinart Griddle which is a grill (a la George foreman), Panani Press and griddle - price &#036;129.99 less 25% - I&#39;m thinking if it goes down 30-40% I&#39;ll grab it&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - I checked for one of those body building turkey&#39;s, couldn&#39;t find one... they must only be available in Canada  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <br /><br />Robert - I hated flying when I was younger and have found that with having to fly regularly I don&#39;t mind it anymore. Enjoy the Disney cruise, we loved Disney even though we didn&#39;t have any kids cruising with us.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-23 21:18:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334962,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 21:20:09',NULL,'','Off to have lunch with DD then off to Moms to decorate for Christmas.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/decorating.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Good morning everyone ...especially <b>Uncle Robert</b> who is taking us all on a cruise LOL.  Hope the flying goes well buddy.<br /><br /><b>Deb </b>- I got so busy making chocolate hats that the time just flew by yesterday :o)<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - DH is a 24 nut too - already got things set up for tonight.  He has all the past years (days) too&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - it is amazing how those we have lost come back into our hearts on the holidays - maybe we are just more open to our angels this time of year.<br /><br /><b>Rose </b>- you need your own show on HGTV girl&#33;  Title - Rooms by Rose lol<br /><br /><b>James</b> - BRRRR - glad I live on the other coast VBG<br /><br /><b>Shari </b>- I&#39;m going to have to go back and check those recipes pages&#33;<br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - hope you have a really good time with your family.<br /><br /><b>Shaunna </b>- your bottom shouldn&#39;t drop for another 10 or 12 years lol - then you have to start wearing granny panties &#33;<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - We have that surround stuff - Hugh has everything if its a gadget of some kind.  I can&#39;t tell the difference LOL.  I like my little 12&quot; TV in the craft room :o)<br /><br /><br />Jackie, Joey, Cheryl and all the rest of you have a super day.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-23 21:20:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334963,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 21:47:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334959:date=Nov 23 2008, 12&#58;32 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 23 2008, 12&#58;32 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334959\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Robert - you said you are planning a Disney Cruise next December with all the family.    Then you said we are your family.   Does that mean you are taking all of us along?    LOL    - sorry I couldn&#39;t resist.  Trying to keep today light and happy and guess I&#39;m getting a bit giddy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Get your bags packed&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Uh your not hitting the sauce are you&#33;&#33;LOL&#33;&#33;If you are have one for me&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> You know me and Annie need to go with some of the Crazies on a cruise and when you meet me you will see a very outgoing person and Ive got a good sense of humour as well so I reall dont mind teasing or made fun of either, Ive got that under control finally, Uh I hope&#33;LOL&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> We would like to go when Annie and me retire in a couple years if possible&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 21:47:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334965,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 21:49:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334961:date=Nov 23 2008, 01&#58;18 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 23 2008, 01&#58;18 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334961\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I went back to Linen&#39;s n Things Going out of Business Sale.  Got some Cinnabar Red towels and mat and also Gold towels, etc.  I am redecorating the guest bathroom downstairs.  The two colors look so rich together.  Everything was 20% off last week, now it&#39;s 25% off.... I&#39;ll check back next week.  I found a Cuisinart Griddle which is a grill (a la George foreman), Panani Press and griddle - price &#036;129.99 less 25% - I&#39;m thinking if it goes down 30-40% I&#39;ll grab it&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - I checked for one of those body building turkey&#39;s, couldn&#39;t find one... they must only be available in Canada  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <br /><br />Robert - I hated flying when I was younger and have found that with having to fly regularly I don&#39;t mind it anymore. Enjoy the Disney cruise, we loved Disney even though we didn&#39;t have any kids cruising with us.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Yeah Jackie thats it I guess if you fly a lot it just comes naturally I guess&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> And Thanks for the Disney cruise post too <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-23 21:49:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334971,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 22:15:10',NULL,'','Robert - being shot down 3 times would make even the most &quot;manly man&quot; nervous about flying. I completely understand.       I hate flying which is why we are driving to Miami in 2 weeks.    Hopefully you and Annie will be able to take a Cruise Crazies cruise before too long.   It would be great getting to meet you.   <br /><br />Jackie - that Cuisinart Griddle looks terrific.   I&#39;ve had my eye on it during their closing sales also.    I did pick up some oversized table linens which I needed but will wait for more discounts on the griddle.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-23 22:15:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334972,2549,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 22:29:44',NULL,'','just a note to say hello we are in PARIS... have done city tour and then did the louvre effel tower.. norte damn, and WE GOT SNOWED ON OMG... ans it is sooooooooooooooooo cold.. went to angelinas for the best hot chocolate.. went on the ferris wheel the best view of the city... <br /><br />well thats all for now will check in maybe before i get home <br /><br /><br /><br />i am having the best time tomorrow is normandy and wednesday is versilles .. sorry my spelling is the pits tonight <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-11-23 22:29:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334973,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 22:58:53',NULL,'','Tonia, thanks for checking in.  When we were last in Paris it was November and freezing cold as well.  When do you get on your cruise?','zebra','zebra','2008-11-23 22:58:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334976,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 23:35:24',NULL,'','Jackie if your Linen’s and Things is like mine when the Kitchen stuff hits 30% off it will start to fly out the door so keep your eyes peeled.<br /><br />Jenn, don’t think you’ll be seeing me on TV anytime soon. LOL Good luck with Mom today.<br /><br />Tonia thanks for checking in. Sorry your cold but know you’ll have a great time no matter what.<br /><br />Robert I hate to fly…..don’t know why just prefer not to. Congrats on your Disney Cruise&#33;<br /><br />Chris enjoy your game&#33;<br /><br />Got the parts for the sprinkler &amp; I’ll fix it tomorrow. Then hit the mall and picked up a few stocking stuffers for my son. Browsed through Dillards and found a &#036;160 Royal Blue Dress for less then &#036;20&#33; I just had to buy it of course&#33; LOL Guess I’ll wear that on the Emerald next month. <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-23 23:35:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334982,2066,1,18,330213,'2008-11-23 23:39:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334973:date=Nov 23 2008, 12&#58;58 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 23 2008, 12&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334973\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Tonia, thanks for checking in. When we were last in Paris it was November and freezing cold as well. When do you get on your cruise?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />it sails December 1 .. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> we was supposed to be onboard as well','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-11-23 23:39:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(334991,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 01:19:49',NULL,'','Rose, trust me I am keeping my eyes peeled.... thanks&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey, oh my she has a long time in Paris, I winder what she is going to do there for the next week.  I can&#39;t wait to hear from her again.  So sorry you guys canceled this cruise, I know how much you would have loved it.  I found a 12 day European cruise for &#036;599, which is unbelievable - even when you add the flights it works out to less than our Caribbean cruise...... soooooo tempting, you know how much we love Europe.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-24 01:19:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335015,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 02:08:20',NULL,'','Good afternoon&#33; <br /><br />Made it back from work.  Met Jack Carter today making a delivery at his home.  He&#39;s the eldest son of Pres. Jimmy Carter.  He gave me an autographed book of his dad&#39;s.  I knew he lived here and he&#39;s run for senate before but lost.  <br /><br />Well...that was the hi-light of my day.  Must do dinner... and set the Tivo for 24 tonight...thanks Falina.. I didn&#39;t even know and I am so happy JACK IS BACK&#33;&#33;&#33; (well almost)<br /><br />I&#39;ll check in later if I can....have a great evening&#33;<br /><br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-24 02:08:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335018,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 02:20:29',NULL,'','Well the Seahawks lose another one.  They play again on Thanksgiving Day against Dallas.  The rest of their schedule is against tough teams.  Looks like time to start looking to next season with a new coach.<br /><br />With Dennis not here I don&#39;t have fix dinner.  I can just have a sandwich or soup, maybe both.<br /><br />All my Christmas decorations tubs are in the house.  Next decorating the house.<br /><br />Shaunna 24 fans too I see.  Can&#39;t wait for January but this movie will get us pumped for more Jack Bauer.<br /><br />Robert congrats on the Disney Cruise.<br /><br />I have sent Cece out to my dd&#39;s house to see how she does with them.  My cats are a mess with her barking at them and chasing them.  They are used to Jack who is so laid back.  Might have to give her back if it doesn&#39;t work with dd.  She is a very well behaved dog except when it comes to cats.<br /><br />Everyone have a great evening.  Amazing how much stuff needs to be done this time of year.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-24 02:20:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335019,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 02:24:38',NULL,'','Went to the mall with my friend and her daughter. I was surprised that there were alot of people there....and buying stuff too. This particular mall is a high end mall - that&#39;s probably why. I found some real cute shoes in Macy&#39;s on sale - I wanted them real bad - and wanted to spend the rest of my gift card but.....when I asked if they had my size (9) they said they didn&#39;t. I guess it&#39;s off to DSW <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-24 02:24:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335021,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 02:30:21',NULL,'','Falina - I hope Cece works out with DD. <br />We had to return a beautiful 2 yo female cat (after a week) once because she just didn&#39;t work out with Jessie and Sabrina. It wasn&#39;t her fault either - she was an absolute sweetie - it was our other 2 spoiled brats <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-24 02:30:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335023,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 02:31:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334991:date=Nov 23 2008, 06&#58;19 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 23 2008, 06&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334991\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Rose, trust me I am keeping my eyes peeled.... thanks&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey, oh my she has a long time in Paris, I winder what she is going to do there for the next week.  I can&#39;t wait to hear from her again.  So sorry you guys canceled this cruise, I know how much you would have loved it.  I found a 12 day European cruise for &#036;599, which is unbelievable - even when you add the flights it works out to less than our Caribbean cruise...... soooooo tempting, you know how much we love Europe.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Jackie when is that cruise???? Dying to go to Europe&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-24 02:31:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335060,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 03:34:49',NULL,'','Good evening everyone.<br /><br />Another sunny day but chilly - going down to about 2 celcius tonight (about 34 F).<br /><br />DD and I decorated Mom&#39;s apartment - she kept saying she hated it and was taking it down then she said she couldn&#39;t wait for her frioend to come over so they could see it LOL  Can&#39;t win&#33;<br /><br />Had a great lunch - calamari - and I have lefteovers for dinner Yeah&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina </b>- I hope it all works out for Cece.<br /><br />Off to heat up dinner.<br /><br />Have a great tomorrow everyone.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-24 03:34:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335062,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 04:00:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335060:date=Nov 23 2008, 08&#58;34 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 23 2008, 08&#58;34 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335060\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Off to heat up dinner.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Well I heated up and then did dinner.  <br /><br />Jackie...yep..I think this hot flash thing might just work in the winter time just fine.  hahaha<br /><br />Falina...I hope you can give it a couple of more days with Cece... I don&#39;t have much experience but it seems maybe it may just take a little time.  I dunno...good luck.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-24 04:00:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335064,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 04:06:42',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335060:date=Nov 23 2008, 06&#58;34 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 23 2008, 06&#58;34 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335060\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Had a great lunch - calamari - and I have lefteovers for dinner Yeah&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Jenn:  Why do people say that ate calamari?  I think it sounds alot better if you say &quot;I just ate a dead octopus.&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-24 04:06:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335074,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 05:01:35',NULL,'','Hi Everyone from Montreal. I rarely post a 2nd time on any forum, but just had to tell you that Montreal was soundly beaten by Calgary in our &quot;Super Bowl&quot; I&#39;m now going to drown my sorrows in a glass or three of wine&#33;&#33; LOL. Good night and sweet dreams one and all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-24 05:01:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335088,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 06:34:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=334958:date=Nov 23 2008, 11&#58;21 AM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 23 2008, 11&#58;21 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=334958\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->well Im booked for a Disney Cruise next December 2009 with all the Family so im looking forward to that but not flying, Uh, UH&#33;&#33; I was shot down 3 Times in a Huey Chopper Gunship and Im anxious about that, wow a big grown uo manly guy afraid of Flying, I think Ill take a sleeping pill&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Robert:  We love the Disney cruiseline.  It&#39;s not just for kids, you know. LOL They have plenty of adult-only areas on the ship, and their private island.  I think you&#39;ll be impressed.<br /><br />Shot down in a Huey three times&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />   I&#39;m not sure if that makes you really lucky or really unlucky, but Godspeed my friend. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-24 06:34:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335093,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 07:25:34',NULL,'','Kevin - who said anything about it being dead???','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-24 07:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335094,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 07:26:18',NULL,'','Sorry James.<br /><br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Go West&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-24 07:26:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335095,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 10:21:59',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/thankgiving2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-24 10:21:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335096,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 13:07:56',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>MONDAY - NOVEMBER 24TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   Another week is here and it will be a busy one for most of us.    I got all my grocery shopping done and have a 22 lb. turkey defrosting and will probably wait til Wednesday to begin cooking.   It usually takes 2 or 3 days but since there will only be 6 of us, I should be able to whip it up in just one day.     Sorry  string bean casserole was the first think crossed off the list this year as I always made it for Kathy but she, Dave and the kids won&#39;t be coming this year.  <br /><br />I hope everyone had a good weekend.  I made serious headway in getting the dining room ready for the holidays and did most of our packing for vacation.<br /><br />Falina - so sorry things aren&#39;t working out with the puppy and the cats.    Hopefully it will work out with her going with your DD.    <br /><br />James - sorry you team had a less than stellar day.    <br /><br />Jenn - glad you had a good day with your Mom and got her house decorated for the holidays.   I have enough trouble getting one house done.   I can&#39;t imagine having to do two.   <br /><br />Ed - hope you are feeling OK.   It&#39;s not like you to stop by and say Hi.<br /><br />Rose - it appears things are warming up a bit in Fla.    Good luck with the latest project.<br /><br />Time to begin my day and try and catch up after our busy week last week.   Jim is off the early part of the week but will have to fill in for his partner on Friday and Saturday.   He could hardly say no since he will only work 3 days the following week before we leave on vacation and Tony will be doing double duty til Christmas.   <br /><br />Have a great day.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-24 13:07:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335098,5789,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 13:19:58',NULL,'','Hi everyone, hope you all had a good weekend. Absolutely freezing here over the weekend, -1 C with a strong wind Sunday morning. Had a thin spread of snow first thing which thankfully got washed away with the heavy rain.<br /><br />Kath got weighed Sunday afternoon, she has lost 5 pounds so far. She should be down to her fighting weight in time to indulge over the holiday.<br /><br />Needless to say my soccer team lost again, no hope for them i&#39;m afraid<br /><br /><br />Take care all','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-11-24 13:19:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335118,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 15:26:30',NULL,'','Good Morning&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Work is going to be nuts over the next couple of days.  I think it&#39;s just going to be us for Thanksgiving.  My DD is being a major A&#036;&#036; which is almost as big of a tradition at Thanksgiving than Thanksgiving around here.  When she&#39;s mad she takes away holidays.  Oh but here&#39;s my kid and I expect you to watch her.  We are just happy to get Layla when we can and have learned to try to be happy.  She will not spoil things for me this year.  Of course I say that every year but I mean it this time.  <br /><br />Chris...sorry about the soccer team but it sounds like Kath is doing GREAT&#33;&#33;&#33;  That&#39;s awesome&#33;<br /><br />Good Morning MaryLou.  We like green beans but just not the casserole part...lol.  I notice Steve bought corn so I&#39;m thinking he wants corn but he got the wrong kind..dunno if he knows that or not.  hehe  <br /><br />Well gang...gotta run... probably going to be a complete zoo today so gotta get psyched up.<br /><br />Have a great Monday everyone&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-24 15:26:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335131,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 17:01:19',NULL,'','Good morning,<br />Didn&#39;t sleep well with dh gone but I have the dogs and cats to protect me.  Cece was with me last night and I think it is my cat Stuart who is causing all the problems.  My dd has cats and Cece had no problem with them.  I think it is going to take some time....so far now Cece is staying.<br />I too have my turkey in the frig and I bought a 20 lb this year.  Love those left overs.<br />Our oldest dd will be here on Weds for the weekend.<br />Tonight and tomorrow night is the final shows for DWTS.  Still can&#39;t decide who I want to win.<br /><br />MaryLou your cruise is almost here.<br /><br />Chris congrats to Kath on her weight loss.  That is great at this time of year.<br /><br />Shaunna hope your dd gets over being a major pain in the A&#036;&#036;.  ((HUGS))<br /><br />James sorry your team lost.  My team lost another one yesterday, too. They are now 2/9.<br /><br />Well I better go and let the dogs back in.  Have a meeting after work today.  I will be back tonight.<br /><br />Everyone have a wonderful day&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-24 17:01:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335132,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 17:10:40',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />it was snowing when Pappy and i went out  wow.. <br />it will be very busy week getting things together for thanksgiving  and parpare the dishes <br />i can&#39;t wait until thurs  for my sis and family to come  i miss them. <br />after thanksgiving i will start put up christmas stuff up.<br /><br />gotta go lot of things to do<br />have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-24 17:10:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335136,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 17:45:29',NULL,'','<b>This Thanksgiving as you all gather around with the Family listen to this 4 1/2 Minute song of Amazing grace and Give Thanks for what we have and for our Familys,Click on Amazing Grace by Il Divo&#33;&#33; Enjoy. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrnB4FZ-yc\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrnB4FZ-yc</a>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-24 17:45:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335137,2549,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 17:48:03',NULL,'','Jackie where is the 12 days europe cruise and with what line ?? tell me more please what ports <br /><br />cruise leaves dec 1st and we fly down to barcelona nov 28th and saty there a few days before we leave <br /><br />Ya Joey was the one who told me about this cruise and he was booked so we did too then he canceled and we stayed on and then added Paris since we were coming this way <br /><br />Paris is a great city.. and everyone we have come in contact with has been so helpful with us AMERICANS LOL <br /><br />food has been great also ... ok it made me laugh when i saw chinese food .. but they have all kinds LOL <br /><br />talk at ya laters Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-11-24 17:48:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335144,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 18:50:12',NULL,'','Hi Tonia - thanks for checking in.   It&#39;s good to hear that you are enjoying Paris even though it is cold.   Enjoy the rest of your stay there and have a great cruise.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-24 18:50:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335145,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 19:03:06',NULL,'','Rose and Tonia - it&#39;s on the Brilliance of the Seas - sorry not 12 day, it&#39;s a 14 DAY&#33;&#33;  It leaves on 7 December...... what a deal&#33;&#33;&#33;  Check out Royal Caribbean&#39;s website.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-24 19:03:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335146,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 19:06:32',NULL,'','Well the turkey is in the refrigerator thawing and I&#39;m off to buy my last minute supplies..... does this preparation thing ever end.<br /><br />Falina - so glad to hear that you&#39;re still trying to settle with little Cece.<br /><br />Robert - I watched Il Divo singing Amazing Grace on Regis &amp; Kelly the other morning - it sure brings tears to one&#39;s eyes.  They&#39;re phenomenal.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-24 19:06:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335150,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 19:12:00',NULL,'','Happy Noon to all Crazies and your families. Warmer here today at 34 F. My wife&#39;s son (my stepson) is driving my wife mad with his so called lifestyle. He&#39;s 20. She wants him out of our home A.S.A.P. He&#39;s very stubborn and can be very, very verbally violent which is very upsetting to both my wife and myself. He&#39;s just lost his job in a computer store and is talking about going to college to learn something new. Trouble is it&#39;s just that-talk&#33; I&#39;m perturbed at my wife&#39;s lack of tolerance over him and fear a major confrontation between the two of them perhaps with violence involved. I can see both of their sides but lean towards my wife. Very worrying as my wife is insistant he must leave as she cannot stand the sight of him anymore. Oh Boy-I didn&#39;t expect my retirement to involve situations like this.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-24 19:12:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335155,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 20:00:49',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Sorry I was AWOL yesterday.  I wasn&#39;t feeling well, so only got on the computer to IM my son and then checked my email and was right back off.  I am waiting on the Dr. to call back now.  When I saw her 3 weeks ago, she said my blood pressure was high, which it has never been before.  She wanted me to keep an eye on it and thought it could be the source of the headaches I was having.  Anyway, I check it everytime I go to WalMart or the grocery store and it keeps going up.  On Saturday, when Greg and I were out shopping, I checked it and it was 159/95.  That evening, the room started spinning and I got really nauseated.  So much so that Saturday night and yesterday, I could not even hold down water.  I feel much better today but thought I had better let the Dr. know and see what she wanted me to do.   I too, need to go to the store and get a few last minute things for Thanksgiving - hope there are no crowds.  I only need potatoes, cream and corn and then we are all set.  My Broncos got beat badly yesterday against one of the worst teams.  The Raiders were 2-9 before they came to town and the Broncos were favored for a big win - didn&#39;t happen.  The Chiefs won their 1 game against the Broncos too.  The newscaster mentioned your team Deb - he said that it was a good thing the Broncos didn&#39;t play the Lions because they would surely lose then too.  They can only win against the really good teams.<br /><br />James, I have continued to keep Tyler on my prayer list - hope it all works out and you have some peace in your household.<br /><br />Falina, how are you holding up?  I hate it when Greg is gone.  I never sleep well.  Seems that the house makes all kinds of noises only when he is away.  I know I am perfectly safe - I have the alarm system turned on, a gun in the nightstand and the dogs would go bezerk if anyone got within 20 ft. of the house, but I still feel much better when he is here.  The only good part is that I can watch tv in bed at night, which I can&#39;t do when he is home as he always goes to bed much earlier than I.<br /><br />Rose, the problems I am having with the cabinets are frustrating.  I painted them and them the painted started flaking off so Greg said I needed to primer them first.  I stripped the paint, primered and then painted.  It started developing what felt almost like sand on the cabinets.  I tried just doing a light sanding to get the grit off and repainting but that did not work.  We got some boards and ran a test.  We used the primer and then painted over it with a different paint than what I was using on the cabinets and it too developed the sandy grit.  Then we opened a new can of primer and tried it.  Neither the paint I am using nor the other paint produced that texture using it, so it is obviously the primer, so now I have to strip everything off and start again with the new primer.  Glad your project turned out well.<br /><br />Robert, I am another one who hates to fly.  I do it but not because I want to.  I take Xanax before boarding and drink my way thru the flight.  You might ask your dr. about something to make you &quot;happy&quot; during the flight, if you do decide to fly.  Makes the trip much more enjoyable for both Greg and I.  If I am in a drug and alcohol induced stupor, he doesn&#39;t have to contend with my fingernails digging into his hands.  I too love Il Divo.  I first saw them several years ago when they performed on The Young &amp; The Restless and have followed them since.<br /><br />Jackie - I don&#39;t think the prep ends until all the leftovers are gone&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia - we were in Paris a few years back in February.  We spent Valentine&#39;s Day there and it snowed on us.  It gets cold here in Colorado, but there, it seemed to be that bone chilling kind of cold that goes right thru you.  Hope you have a wonderful trip.<br /><br />Chris - a hug congrats to Kathy.  Think I am losing weight too, being sick.  Not my favorite way to do it though&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna - hope things work out with your daughter for the holidays.  My friend has a son like that and he has already pulled his shenanigan for Thanksgiving, so she is sure he will not be there although she can&#39;t figure out what set him off this time.<br /><br />Mary Lou - I am praying for you too, for peace and comfort.  I know it is a hard time of year for you, just keep the good memories of your father foremost in your mind and think how happy he would have been to have those wonderful great grandchildren, had he gotten to spend time with Paige, Ashleigh, Collin and TJ.  That is what I do about my mom.  She thought that my sons hung the moon and I know she would have been completely gaga over Scotty, had she gotten the chance.<br /><br />Hello to Jenn, Kevin, Sue, Ed, Shari, Joey, Deb, Martha, and any other Crazies I missed.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-24 20:00:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335156,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 20:25:41',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies:  Yes, it is still morning here on the Left Coast.<br /><br />MaryLou: I&#39;m feeling great.  Was just busy yesterday.  And, I&#39;m off in a few minutes to go to my Podiatrist while Roe goes for her UVA treatment around the corner.  What would a day be without a few medical appointments??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br />Then we are off to Olive Garden for lunch followed by a stop at Lowes to special order a cold air retun grate which needs replacing.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-24 20:25:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335157,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 20:27:52',NULL,'','Jackie,  Problem is you have to get there and back.  And, it is cold over there right now&#33;&#33;<br /><br />There are great cruise deals everywhere now.  The industry is hurting.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-24 20:27:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335161,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 20:53:42',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335155:date=Nov 24 2008, 12&#58;00 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 24 2008, 12&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335155\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning all.  Sorry I was AWOL yesterday.  I wasn&#39;t feeling well, so only got on the computer to IM my son and then checked my email and was right back off.  I am waiting on the Dr. to call back now.  When I saw her 3 weeks ago, she said my blood pressure was high, which it has never been before.  She wanted me to keep an eye on it and thought it could be the source of the headaches I was having.  Anyway, I check it everytime I go to WalMart or the grocery store and it keeps going up.  On Saturday, when Greg and I were out shopping, I checked it and it was 159/95.  That evening, the room started spinning and I got really nauseated.  So much so that Saturday night and yesterday, I could not even hold down water.  I feel much better today but thought I had better let the Dr. know and see what she wanted me to do.   I too, need to go to the store and get a few last minute things for Thanksgiving - hope there are no crowds.  I only need potatoes, cream and corn and then we are all set.  My Broncos got beat badly yesterday against one of the worst teams.  The Raiders were 2-9 before they came to town and the Broncos were favored for a big win - didn&#39;t happen.  The Chiefs won their 1 game against the Broncos too.  The newscaster mentioned your team Deb - he said that it was a good thing the Broncos didn&#39;t play the Lions because they would surely lose then too.  They can only win against the really good teams.<br /><br />James, I have continued to keep Tyler on my prayer list - hope it all works out and you have some peace in your household.<br /><br />Falina, how are you holding up?  I hate it when Greg is gone.  I never sleep well.  Seems that the house makes all kinds of noises only when he is away.  I know I am perfectly safe - I have the alarm system turned on, a gun in the nightstand and the dogs would go bezerk if anyone got within 20 ft. of the house, but I still feel much better when he is here.  The only good part is that I can watch tv in bed at night, which I can&#39;t do when he is home as he always goes to bed much earlier than I.<br /><br />Rose, the problems I am having with the cabinets are frustrating.  I painted them and them the painted started flaking off so Greg said I needed to primer them first.  I stripped the paint, primered and then painted.  It started developing what felt almost like sand on the cabinets.  I tried just doing a light sanding to get the grit off and repainting but that did not work.  We got some boards and ran a test.  We used the primer and then painted over it with a different paint than what I was using on the cabinets and it too developed the sandy grit.  Then we opened a new can of primer and tried it.  Neither the paint I am using nor the other paint produced that texture using it, so it is obviously the primer, so now I have to strip everything off and start again with the new primer.  Glad your project turned out well.<br /><br />Robert, I am another one who hates to fly.  I do it but not because I want to.  I take Xanax before boarding and drink my way thru the flight.  You might ask your dr. about something to make you &quot;happy&quot; during the flight, if you do decide to fly.  Makes the trip much more enjoyable for both Greg and I.  If I am in a drug and alcohol induced stupor, he doesn&#39;t have to contend with my fingernails digging into his hands.  I too love Il Divo.  I first saw them several years ago when they performed on The Young &amp; The Restless and have followed them since.<br /><br />Jackie - I don&#39;t think the prep ends until all the leftovers are gone&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia - we were in Paris a few years back in February.  We spent Valentine&#39;s Day there and it snowed on us.  It gets cold here in Colorado, but there, it seemed to be that bone chilling kind of cold that goes right thru you.  Hope you have a wonderful trip.<br /><br />Chris - a hug congrats to Kathy.  Think I am losing weight too, being sick.  Not my favorite way to do it though&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna - hope things work out with your daughter for the holidays.  My friend has a son like that and he has already pulled his shenanigan for Thanksgiving, so she is sure he will not be there although she can&#39;t figure out what set him off this time.<br /><br />Mary Lou - I am praying for you too, for peace and comfort.  I know it is a hard time of year for you, just keep the good memories of your father foremost in your mind and think how happy he would have been to have those wonderful great grandchildren, had he gotten to spend time with Paige, Ashleigh, Collin and TJ.  That is what I do about my mom.  She thought that my sons hung the moon and I know she would have been completely gaga over Scotty, had she gotten the chance.<br /><br />Hello to Jenn, Kevin, Sue, Ed, Shari, Joey, Deb, Martha, and any other Crazies I missed.....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks Cheryl and Jackie glad you like IL Divo&#39;s Amazing Grace, about the flight Im a Retired Military Guy and Police Officer so I guess Ill just have to Man up and suck it up&#33;&#33;LOL&#33;&#33; It&#39;s just the thought of flying, But thanks Cheryl and Jackie and Others for your info for flying&#33;&#33; Ive got to get my Recipe ready for Green Bean casserole, anyone want it?? It&#39;s a New One&#33;&#33; :  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-24 20:53:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335162,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 20:59:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335150:date=Nov 24 2008, 11&#58;12 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 24 2008, 11&#58;12 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335150\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Happy Noon to all Crazies and your families. Warmer here today at 34 F. My wife&#39;s son (my stepson) is driving my wife mad with his so called lifestyle. He&#39;s 20. She wants him out of our home A.S.A.P. He&#39;s very stubborn and can be very, very verbally violent which is very upsetting to both my wife and myself. He&#39;s just lost his job in a computer store and is talking about going to college to learn something new. Trouble is it&#39;s just that-talk&#33; I&#39;m perturbed at my wife&#39;s lack of tolerance over him and fear a major confrontation between the two of them perhaps with violence involved. I can see both of their sides but lean towards my wife. Very worrying as my wife is insistant he must leave as she cannot stand the sight of him anymore. Oh Boy-I didn&#39;t expect my retirement to involve situations like this.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>James you need to step in and give your Stepson a ultimatum, and also if you have him leave you will have to have him legally evicted since he&#39;s a part of the Household and family member, you may have other family over to cover any types of violence, but Id sit down with him and others in a calm and collective manner and just tell him whats the concern you have for the situation, if he doesnt respond in a understanding and calm manner, call Law enforcement and have them help out in the Situation, I handle these types of Family situations all the time, but you have to have a calm invironment and not conformational and others around too&#33;&#33; Good Luck, but you need to take care of this immediately before it could involve Violence&#33;&#33; Tell your Wife you Love her and are conernced for her safety and she should understand&#33;</b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-24 20:59:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335163,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 21:00:14',NULL,'','Good morning/afternoon everybody&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Today would have been my mother&#39;s 91st birthday. Many times her b&#39;day would fall on Thanksgiving but she would still cook up a feast....nothing made her happier. She&#39;s been gone almost 16 years. DS was only 3 1/2 when she died but he still remembers her very well. Both his grandmothers thought he was the best - called him &quot;The Prince of Ferndale&quot;.(We lived in Ferndale, MI ath the time).<br /><br />Well, the &quot;white stuff&quot; is coming down like crazy....and sticking&#33;&#33; I had to drive on the freeway to pick-up DS and the visibility was low and some people did not have their headlights on - what morons&#33;&#33;&#33; That is one of my big &quot;driving&quot; pet peaves. I kept flashing my lights on them but it didn&#39;t work - probably too busy talking or texting on their phones - ARGHHH&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Anyway.....<b>Jackie</b>, I too saw Il Divo on Regis &amp; Kelly. They are amazing.....I was mesmorized&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - You take care of yourself, girl&#33;&#33; That BP is way too high&#33;<br /><br /><b>James</b> - so sorry about your step-son. It must be very difficult for you being caught in the middle. Prayers for a peaceful resolution&#33;<br /><br />Thanks <b>Robert</b> for the youtube link to Il Divo <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Tonia</b> - so glad you&#39;re having a great time. I don&#39;t think I&#39;d care what the weather is if I were in Paris. It sounds like it doesn&#39;t make a difference to you either.<br /><br />Hey <b>Sue</b> - get much s***? We probably had about a 1/2 inch stick to the ground. It&#39;s stopped for now but there&#39;s more coming&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well, I got my big veggie tray ordered. It&#39;s these times that I&#39;m glad I have the smallest house in the family so I&#39;m not expected to host. I&#39;m also not much of a cook so it all works out. Thanksgiving is still my favorite holiday&#33;<br /><br />All for now&#33; A big HELLO to Mary Lou, Jenn, Shari, Ed, Falina, Joey and all other CRAZIES out there&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-24 21:00:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335164,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 21:05:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335163:date=Nov 24 2008, 01&#58;00 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 24 2008, 01&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335163\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning/afternoon everybody&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Today would have been my mother&#39;s 91st birthday. Many times her b&#39;day would fall on Thanksgiving but she would still cook up a feast....nothing made her happier. She&#39;s been gone almost 16 years. DS was only 3 1/2 when she died but he still remembers her very well. Both his grandmothers thought he was the best - called him &quot;The Prince of Ferndale&quot;.(We lived in Ferndale, MI ath the time).<br /><br />Well, the &quot;white stuff&quot; is coming down like crazy....and sticking&#33;&#33; I had to drive on the freeway to pick-up DS and the visibility was low and some people did not have their headlights on - what morons&#33;&#33;&#33; That is one of my big &quot;driving&quot; pet peaves. I kept flashing my lights on them but it didn&#39;t work - probably too busy talking or texting on their phones - ARGHHH&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Anyway.....<b>Jackie</b>, I too saw Il Divo on Regis &amp; Kelly. They are amazing.....I was mesmorized&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - You take care of yourself, girl&#33;&#33; That BP is way too high&#33;<br /><br /><b>James</b> - so sorry about your step-son. It must be very difficult for you being caught in the middle. Prayers for a peaceful resolution&#33;<br /><br />Thanks <b>Robert</b> for the youtube link to Il Divo <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Tonia</b> - so glad you&#39;re having a great time. I don&#39;t think I&#39;d care what the weather is if I were in Paris. It sounds like it doesn&#39;t make a difference to you either.<br /><br />Hey <b>Sue</b> - get much s***? We probably had about a 1/2 inch stick to the ground. It&#39;s stopped for now but there&#39;s more coming&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well, I got my big veggie tray ordered. It&#39;s these times that I&#39;m glad I have the smallest house in the family so I&#39;m not expected to host. I&#39;m also not much of a cook so it all works out. Thanksgiving is still my favorite holiday&#33;<br /><br />All for now&#33; A big HELLO to Mary Lou, Jenn, Shari, Ed, Falina, Joey and all other CRAZIES out there&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->: Thanks <b>Robert</b> for the youtube link to Il Divo <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><b>Your Welcome and I wish you and your Family a very Special Thanksgiving and for your Friendship, I cherish it very much and you and your family are Dear to My Heart&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><br /><br />','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-24 21:05:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335168,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 22:06:12',NULL,'','Dear Everyone. Thank you so much particulary you Robert, for your wise words for thinking of our situation. I will sit down with Tyler but without Donna, at least for now, to discuss his and our future. I know he is aware that we want him out but not this soon. A deadline will and must be set for his moving out.I personally would wait until the holidays are over.Anyway I will try and keep you informed of proceedings.<br />Thank you once again for your support and kind words.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-24 22:06:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335169,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 22:07:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335164:date=Nov 24 2008, 02&#58;05 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 24 2008, 02&#58;05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335164\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=335163:date=Nov 24 2008, 01&#58;00 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 24 2008, 01&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335163\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Thanks <b>Robert</b> for the youtube link to Il Divo <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Your Welcome and I wish you and your Family a very Special Thanksgiving and for your Friendship, I cherish it very much and you and your family are Dear to My Heart&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />The same to you -  to you and your family <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/happyThanksgiving.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-24 22:07:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335185,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 22:35:27',NULL,'','Just heard from our daughter, Tania in Melbourne. She was painting (house) and started threatening to lose the baby. The Doctor has her on total bed rest at the moment, so they won&#39;t be coming through to Tampa for Thanksgiving as planned.  We just pray that the baby is fine and her pregnancy remains healthy.<br /><br />We&#39;ve spent the entire day vacuuming, sweeping and washing all the wood floors..... what a HUGE job&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-24 22:35:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335186,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 22:38:03',NULL,'','Jackie - prayers from me also for Tania&#39;s healthy pregnancy&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-24 22:38:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335188,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 22:51:28',NULL,'','Jackie - sending prayers your way that the problems with Tania&#39;s pregnancy will be cured with some bed rest and all will be well with both her and her baby.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-24 22:51:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335189,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 23:12:24',NULL,'','Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br /><b>James</b> - hope it all goes well for you - it&#39;s a big worry.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - sending my angels to watch over things<br /><br />Off to do some work around here - got the rest of the Samaratins Purse boxes to wrap up then get them to the pick up depot.  Later on its flu shot time.<br /><br /><br /><br />You all have a super day&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-24 23:12:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335193,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 23:29:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335168:date=Nov 24 2008, 02&#58;06 PM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 24 2008, 02&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335168\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Dear Everyone. Thank you so much particulary you Robert, for your wise words for thinking of our situation. I will sit down with Tyler but without Donna, at least for now, to discuss his and our future. I know he is aware that we want him out but not this soon. A deadline will and must be set for his moving out.I personally would wait until the holidays are over.Anyway I will try and keep you informed of proceedings.<br />Thank you once again for your support and kind words.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>James Good luck, do you feel Safe by yourself to sit down with him? Of course you know him better than me Im just concerned for your Safety My friend&#33;&#33; Take care and go with your conscious for whats right for you and your wife, and also your stepson, I know at this time of the year and the Holidays it&#39;s tough and &quot;DO&quot; have a Happy Thanksgiving. Take care&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-24 23:29:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335195,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-24 23:57:52',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Busy day today, fixed sprinkler, did laundry, ran to the supermarket, cleaned up the garage and went to Kohl’s to return something. Also working on our Christmas cards. At least now I can rest as dinner is done and in the refrigerator. <br /><br />Can someone tell me when Santa started coming to the mall before Thanksgiving???? <br /><br />Jenn glad you got mom’s house decorated. It was nice of your DD to help you out.<br /><br />Marylou your under 2 weeks now&#33; I’m sure you’ll love the PC as much as we did. Yes, it’s warmer today. <br /><br />Chris sorry your team lost. Sounds like your wife’s diet is off to a great start.<br /><br />Shaunna sorry to hear your DD is in a mood. Hope you don’t let it ruin your holiday.<br /><br />Falina glad to hear Cece is doing OK. Stuart is probably jealous. Give it a few days.<br /><br />Sue hope the snow stops today and you and Pappy stay warm.<br /><br />Jackie I will definitely keep Tania &amp; the baby in my prayers. <br /><br />James I hope things settle down in your house. Don’t take sides…..you’ll be the loser&#33; Hope talking to your step-son works.<br /><br />Cheryl, sure hope you feel better. Please keep us posted. That BP is way too high&#33; Guess you solved the cabinet problem by yourself. When it’s all done you’ll love it&#33; I did both our bathrooms several years ago. I have a suggestion for the doors……….I used a satin poly in a spray can on them after I painted them, it helps to protect the doors. I’d test it first of course.<br /><br />Deb hope the rest of the s*@* doesn’t stick. Yuck&#33;<br /><br />Robert thanks for the link. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.<br /><br />Well Howie just got home and I need to talk to him about a few things. Hope you all have a great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-24 23:57:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335196,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 00:00:55',NULL,'','Jenn:  Is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada??  Sounds like you celebrate it, but then you probably celebrate Groundhog day as well.  So, my question is about the &quot;rest&quot; of Canada.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp195/leoincanada/P1020887.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee284/tammy_61/ghwinters2.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-25 00:00:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335214,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 01:15:40',NULL,'','Thanks for the wishes you guys - YOU ARE THE BEST&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-25 01:15:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335225,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 01:24:35',NULL,'','Ed - Canada&#39;s Thanksgiving is in October <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-25 01:24:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335235,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 02:02:55',NULL,'','Jackie, a prayer already said for your daughter and her child and I will continue to do so.<br /><br />Just got home.  The dr. was working me in at 2:00 - didn&#39;t actually see her until about 2:40.  I am now on high blood pressure meds.  I also had to make a stop by the lab for some bloodwork and by the pharmacy there in the medical building.  Then on to Walgreen&#39;s to get a blood pressure monitor and then to get the last of the Thanksgiving groceries.  Hopefully I will not have to leave the house before Friday now&#33;&#33;&#33;  Greg and I have to go to the sheriff&#39;s office then to renew our concealed handgun permits, as they expire soon.  Just took my first pill so hopefully it will all be under control soon.<br /><br />Well, off to get dinner ready - just wanted to check in....<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-25 02:02:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335236,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 02:31:02',NULL,'','Cheryl, sorry to hear that you&#39;re on BP Meds, I hope they get it under control soon..... I have been on water pills (Dyazide) for about a year now too.<br /><br />Well the floors took up the entire day today, and my list of things to do before Thursday is still as long as my arm.  Hopefully I can knock them all off the list tomorrow.<br /><br />Who&#39;s watching the finale of Dancing With The Stars tonight?<br /><br />Hey Joey....... where are you????<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-25 02:31:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335238,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 02:50:31',NULL,'','Cheryl - glad you&#39;re getting your BP under control. That&#39;s nothing to mess with. I&#39;ve been on them since I was pregnant with my son (different pills then of course) because I had pre-eclampsia (toxemia). It runs in my family&#33;<br /><br />Sorry Jackie, not a DWTS fan - watched a few shows at the beginning but lost interest.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-25 02:50:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335240,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 02:53:33',NULL,'','Falina....2-9 that&#39;s a good record.  Chiefs are now 1-10.  They set a new record yesterday.  Most points given up at home in their history&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Prayers to your daughter.<br /><br />Still not feeling up to speed but the cold is better.  Just hope no one else gets it especially Gramps.  I have been avoiding him all last week.<br /><br />They announced at work today we are getting a new salesman next week.  Guess the recession is not bothering our business.  Still no one to replace me yet but that doesn&#39;t surprise me.  Like I said you have to find someone smart enough to do the job but stupid enough to take it&#33;  That&#39;s a fine line&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone had a good weekend.  Looks like we have our first chance for S### Friday.  Will see, our weather guesser have a lot of trouble with the next 24 hours let alone 4 days away.<br /><br />Think I will call it quits for now, getting tired, worked 10 straight hours today.  Getting too old for that&#33;  Have a good eveining&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-11-25 02:53:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335241,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 03:03:35',NULL,'','praying for tania  jackie  <br /><br />oh yeah  debbie more snow on the way eekk<br /><br /><br />hii  joey <br /><br />hi to the rest of the crazies smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-25 03:03:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335243,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 04:26:50',NULL,'','Cheryl, take it easy and give the meds time to work. <br /><br />Not watching DWTS either. Like you Deb it just didn’t hold my interest.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-25 04:26:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335273,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:17:23',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Well my meeting went fine.  Not another one until the end of January.  Dd had fixed dinner and offered to share with me so I didn&#39;t have to fix anything.  She is becoming quite the little suzy homemaker.  Cece and Stuart are starting to do better.  Gizzy is the one I am really concerned about.  Sure hope she doesn&#39;t runaway again.<br /><br />Well I will be watching DWTS for the season finales tonight &amp; tomorrow.<br /><br />Jackie hope things are okay with your daughter.  Sending prayers.<br /><br />Cheryl your BP is nothing to mess with.  Dh is on medicine and it keeps it under control.<br /><br />Deb &amp; Sue you can keep your s***.  I love to watch it but not drive in it.<br /><br />Steve I guess we are doing better.  There is always next year for both teams and I think Deb&#39;s Lions is in the same boat.<br /><br />James good luck with the stepson.<br /><br />Time to get some business stuff done.  Everyone have a great evening.  May not be back so I will say <b>GOOD NIGHT</b>.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-25 05:17:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335276,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:29:03',NULL,'','Falina, Steve and Cheryl - The LIONS are hopeless - have been for a long time <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> I haven&#39;t watched a game in a long time. I&#39;d rather watch my CMU Chippewas-YAY&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />It snowed some more but it&#39;s above freezing so it&#39;s not sticking. I just hope it doesn&#39;t snow on Thanksgiving because we have a 45 minute ride to dinner.<br /><br />Good Night Falina&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-25 05:29:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335286,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:39:15',NULL,'','Hi Gang&#33;<br /><br />I just got home from work a few minutes ago.  Whew&#33;  Easy day but really long.<br /><br />Jackie...I&#39;ve got your daughter and grandbaby in my prayers.<br /><br />Cheryl...been on PB meds for a very long time..years... once under control it&#39;s great but it&#39;s nothing to mess around with.  I don&#39;t miss one day if I can help it.  <br /><br />Falina..glad Cece is doing a bit better or rather your gang is doing better with Cece.<br /><br />Steve..glad you are getting better...hang in there&#33;<br /><br />Sorry..don&#39;t mean to ignore anyone but I&#39;m exhausted.  New day is tomorrow.  No I have not done ANY shopping for Thanksgiving yet except the turkey and a few things.  Wanted to work on my list.   I&#39;ll just be one of those crazies shopping on Wednesday it looks like.<br /><br />I did hear from DD and she is coming over.  Figured she&#39;d get hungry...they always do.  hahaha<br /><br />Going to bed now early....have a great evening everyone&#33;<br /><br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-25 05:39:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335289,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:40:51',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335236:date=Nov 24 2008, 05&#58;31 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 24 2008, 05&#58;31 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335236\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Who&#39;s watching the finale of Dancing With The Stars tonight?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Watched it.  I vote for Brooke&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-25 05:40:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335293,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:46:09',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies - another busy day puttering around outside.<br /><br />We did the Home Depot run a little while ago - it wouldn&#39;t be a day without Home Depot lol.<br /><br />I saw several Christmas trees up in some living room already - egads - that&#39;s a bit early.<br /><br />Ed we have Thanksgiving in October - so it doesn&#39;t interfere with Football Grey Cup playoff season. :o) Groundhog Day - nope - it will be winter or not weather he pops up his furry little head.<br /><br />Cheryl - Hope your meds help.  I am on a couple myself.<br /><br />Got my flu shot so need to get my hair streaked tonight - arm will likley be stiff tomorrow.  So DH and I have big plans for the evening LOL.<br /><br />And it has to be done before all the Red Hat Holiday shindigs LOL.<br /><br />Off to games for a bit.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/BigBird1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-25 05:46:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335294,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 05:53:19',NULL,'','I watched DWTS too.  I thought Brooke did an amazing job.  Didn&#39;t really enjoy Lance&#39;s too much, but I will be happy no matter who wins because I like all 3.  Warren doesn&#39;t move as well as the others but he is just so much fun to watch.  I think that Brooke will probably take first place though, with Lance in second.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-25 05:53:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335295,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 06:01:49',NULL,'','not much  DWTS fan like rose and deb   but i did watch  i am go for brooke  <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-25 06:01:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335302,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 11:28:54',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...I keep trying to get on the computer to chat with you all and something keeps coming up.  Anyway...hoping I can catch up soon...I just looked at a couple of recent posts, but have good wishes to all.   We will be going up to the casino tomorrow but should be back tomorrow night.  It&#39;ll be nice to spend a few hours playing.  They have all you can eat seafood buffet on Tuesdays...Crab legs...yummm.  Have to get to bed early (LOL)  so better get going.<br /><br />I voted for Brooke on DWTS.  I think she&#39;s been great all along.<br /><br />Jen...yes...lots of goodies on the recipe board.  There are sure a lot I want to try.<br /><br />Jackie...I will keep your daughter and baby in my prayers.<br /><br />James...I will keep your stepson in my prayers, and also you and Donna.<br /><br />Steve...hope you will feel better soon&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou and Deb...missing my mom, too...hugs&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina...I hope everything works out with cece.<br /><br />Tonia...enjoy Paris and the cruise&#33;<br /><br />Robert....Love, Love, Love Il Divo...have CDs and a DVD of theirs..also love the song Amazing Grace.<br /><br />Cheryl...sorry to hear about the high blood pressure&#33;<br /><br />I hope everyone else is healthy and well...you are all always in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-25 11:28:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335303,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 12:45:46',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 25th</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies.   I&#39;m beginning to get a bit nervous about our turkey.   It doesn&#39;t seem to be in a big rush to defrost.    I guess I will have to put it in some cold water for awhile today.   It&#39;s been in the fridge since early Saturday but it still rock hard.    I need to take my car in for service this morning so that should take up most of the morning.   Just want everything checked out before we leave for Miami next week.   Might just have Jim follow me and go out to breakfast while we are waiting.   I hate sitting in the service waiting room.<br /><br />I was a huge fan of DWTS but really lost interest this season with all the Cloris Leachman nonsense.   Haven&#39;t been following it too closely.    I am a huge Amazing Race fan and can&#39;t believe I will miss the season finale of that.   I can&#39;t even TIVO it since the start time is constantly pushed back because of the football games.  <br /><br />Cheryl - Please follow Drs. orders and take your meds.   BP is nothing to fool around with as I&#39;m sure you know.    <br /><br />Shari - have fun at the Casino and have some crab legs for me.   YUM&#33;&#33;&#33;   Love those crab legs.   <br /><br />Sue - Glad you will get to spend some time with your sister and her family over the holiday.<br /><br />James - I will be praying for a peaceful solution to your problems with your step son.    <br /><br />Shaunna - I&#39;m glad your DD will be joining you for Thanksgiving even though she is a PIA.   Don&#39;t let her get to you.   <br /><br />Rose - glad you got the sprinkler in and running.<br /><br />Ed - How did it go at the Podiatrist yesterday?   Need those feet in fine shape for those moonlight strolls on the deck with Roe.<br /><br />Steve - If you don&#39;t feel better soon you better get back to that Dr. who said you had a cold.     <br /><br />Martha - where are you girl?   I&#39;m getting worried.   <br /><br />Robert - that Il Divo clip was beautiful.   I could only listen to about 1/2 of it but it made me cry.   They are soooo  talented.  (After 9/11 we  went to far too many funerals and memorial services where that was played and I still can&#39;t listed to that song.   They played it at my cousins&#39; wifes&#39; funeral last week and before they finished the first line Deb was passing the tissues down to me)<br /><br />Joey - you are so quiet, I hope everything is OK.<br /><br />Falina - Hope you are getting some sleep with DH away.    How is Cece doing?<br /><br />Jackie - Continuing to send prayers for your DD and baby.<br /><br />Deb - be careful driving in all the snow.   We are getting rain here but I know that white stuff isn&#39;t far awy.<br /><br />Kevin - how is Sharon enjoying the new car?<br /><br />Jenn - When do all your RH shindigs begin?   Hope your hair came out like you wanted it.   <br /><br />Time to get my day started.   I&#39;m sure everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays but I&#39;ll stop back later to chat <br /><br />Make today special<br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-25 12:45:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335331,2613,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 15:19:09',NULL,'','Just wanted to stop by and say hi, it’s been hectic here at work, everyone wants to get everygthing done before the holidays.<br />Jackie, I will keep Tonia in my prayers for a safe pregnancy.<br />Cheryl, please be careful and follow doctor’s orders, I have HPB and take medication; it is nothing to play around with.<br />James, praying for a peaceful resolution with your family.<br />Steve, I hope you feel better.<br />Hi Joey, how are you?<br />Hi Robert, I hope you are feeling better.<br />My DH and I have a bit of a cold but hope it will pass soon.<br />To all my CruiseCrazies friends, have a great day.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-11-25 15:19:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335342,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 15:57:35',NULL,'','Good morning,<br />Did sleep better last night.  Watched DWTS and I think Brooke will take top honors.  Her freestyle number was really good.  Last season Kristi has a great freestyle number, took early lead and she won.With dh gone I am going to have to take this afternoon off from work to get some business done.  Heading to the account to sign some papers on the IRS thing.  Plus some other stops to take of business.<br />Things are better between the Stuart and Cece. Still haven&#39;t seen Gizzy.  Cece is so sweet...all she wants is attention and love.<br /><br />MaryLou I may have to look at my turkey today to see how it is thawing.  <br /><br />Carmen have a great day.<br /><br />Rose glad to hear the sprinkler is fixed.  We have a big lawn and wish we had one.<br /><br />Shari enjoy your trip to the casino.   We used to go every Weds for 2 for 1 burgers but haven&#39;t been in awhile.<br /><br />Shaunna glad to hear dd is coming for dinner after all.  <br /><br />Hi to....Jenn, Joey, Sue, Deb, Kevin, Ed, Steve, James, Robert, Chris, Tonia, Jackie, Cheryl, Andrea, Martha and anyone I might have missed.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a great day.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-25 15:57:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335344,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 16:02:23',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;  <br /><br />Gotta run as usual... think I should change my name to gottarun.  Seems more fitting.  <br /><br />MaryLou...I will not let DD let me down.  I feel like I have so many new friends here to keep me up where in the past I really had no one.  DH doesn&#39;t count.   Now after what you said I&#39;m going to check my bird.<br /><br />Falina, good you got to sleep some.  <br /><br />Shari...have fun at the casino&#33;<br /><br />Hiya Carmen, Cheryl, Sue, Jenn, Kevin, Deb, and well sorry gotta run but hi to everyone else out there too.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-25 16:02:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335373,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 16:52:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335293:date=Nov 24 2008, 08&#58;46 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 24 2008, 08&#58;46 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335293\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Got my flu shot so need to get my hair streaked tonight<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jenn:  I&#39;m not sure I understand the correlation.  I got my flu shot last month, but I didn&#39;t get my hair streaked.  Uh, what does that mean? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-25 16:52:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335376,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 16:56:12',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335303:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;45 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;45 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335303\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin - how is Sharon enjoying the new car?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I&#39;ll let you know.  We hit the road tomorrow at O-dark-thirty for a road trip to Texas.  All five of us in the car for about 12-14 hours (depending on how much she lets lead foot here drive <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> ).','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-25 16:56:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335393,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 17:22:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335376:date=Nov 25 2008, 08&#58;56 AM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Nov 25 2008, 08&#58;56 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335376\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=335303:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;45 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;45 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335303\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin - how is Sharon enjoying the new car?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I&#39;ll let you know.  We hit the road tomorrow at O-dark-thirty for a road trip to Texas.  All five of us in the car for about 12-14 hours (depending on how much she lets lead foot here drive <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> ).<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Watch The lead foot Kevin a lot of Smokies out down this way&#33; Including me&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Have a safe trip&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-25 17:22:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335395,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 17:26:41',NULL,'','<b>Morning My friends, <!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Howard and Joeys MIA&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> Well two days until I shove the ole Bird into the Oven and that aint me or Annie&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> LOL&#33;&#33; Everyone got all your condiments ready??It&#39;s cooled down here in Fort Worth,Texas so it&#39;s like Thanksgiving weather and Christmas weather, wish wed get some snow for Christmas, of course Cheryl and Kevin I bet youd loan me some Huh&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Well Ive got to get some more coffee, Ill check in once in awhile&#33;&#33; Have a Great Thanksgiving My friends&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-25 17:26:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335403,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 17:42:43',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/happy_thanksgiving.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Good morning everybody&#33;<br />It sounds like  everybody&#39;s got their plans together and organized for Thanksgiving&#33;<br /><br />Robert - I can send some snow down to you for Christmas if you&#39;d like <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />It&#39;s snowing right now but still not sticking much. The side streets are getting that slushy-icey stuff though. It&#39;s supposed to be nice on Thursday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great Tuesday everybody&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-25 17:42:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335408,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 17:49:51',NULL,'','Kevin, have a wonderful safe trip down to Texas in your new ride..... please take care and watch out for Robert and his buddies - you know they need more money for their Christmas Parties  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-25 17:49:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335414,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 17:57:51',NULL,'','Tonia - hope the weather gets better in the Med before your cruise.  I see that the Costa Concordia hit a quay in Palermo and has a big dent in it&#39;s bow, due to gale force winds.  Brilliance of the Seas also was not able to dock in Malta for the same reason.  Hopefully the winds will die down and the seas restore to normal before you get onboard.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-25 17:57:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335420,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 18:10:03',NULL,'','hello good morning to you all <br />it was snowing a little  when i took Pappy out but it was little cold. i am going to make dips and some desserts.. to bring to my parents house..<br /><br />nothing much to say guess i will go  have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-25 18:10:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335428,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 20:01:17',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Just sitting here burning cd&#39;s into my MP3 player.  Audio Book - Two For The Dough by Janet Evanovich.  This is for our road trip to the port of LA on Saturday.  I can hook up the player through my FM radio and it really make for a nicer trip.  And since I also have portable speakers, we can finish the book or listen to music in our stateroom.  My how cruising is changing.<br /><br />No appointments or errands today.  How nice&#33;&#33;  Got Puff groomed yesterday and all his &quot;stuff&quot; packed for his vacation down the street with his two Golden girl friends.<br /><br />Well, it is now official I received an email yesterday naming me Chief Trainer for State of Nevada for the AARP Safe Driving Program.  Become effective January 1st.  Means I will be responsible for the training of all new instructors statewide as well as their continuing education.  Guess I&#39;ll be running back and forth to Reno a bit next year.<br /><br />Hope all of you ladies have your &quot;birds&quot; all ready to go for Thursday.  We will be having a small ham with the trimmings here at home this year.  With our cruise departure set for Saturday, don&#39;t feel we need to &quot;load up&quot; on Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Jackie: Make sure your daughter stays off her feet.  They sometimes think they are &quot;Wonder Women.&quot;  <br /><br />Safe travels to all of you who will be on the road or in the air for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Back later,<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-25 20:01:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335429,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 20:04:53',NULL,'','Hi all.  Have to start my Thanksgiving prep work today.  We all put days of work into a meal that will be inhaled in 20 minutes&#33;&#33;&#33;  My turkey is in the refrigerator down in the basement and as I plan to get it in the oven tomorrow, I think I will have Greg go down and check it after reading Mary Lou&#39;s post.  Kevin, do you go up 25 South thru Raton Pass and then get off there in Raton and head towards, Clayton, Dumas and Amarillo?  That is the way we go to Texas.   We have never made the trip in bad weather - we went last year at the beginning of Nov., for our cruise, and the weather was sunny and perfect.  Please be careful - that can be a treacherous route if it is snowy or icy.  Well, would love to stay and chat but have a whole list of things to do - cleaning, getting the china and linens out and getting the dining room all set for the &quot;big day&quot; and then some of the dinner prep.  Hope all of you have a great day....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-25 20:04:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335430,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 20:26:17',NULL,'','Ed - Congratulations on the new position.   You must be doing a great job for them and it&#39;s nice to know you are appreciated.   <br /><br />Cheryl - just take it easy.   I have discovered one way or another it will all get done.    I&#39;m very glad I checked my turkey this morning.   We usually defrost it in the fridge in the garage and I was just to lazy to take it out there.   If it were in the garage I probably wouldn&#39;t have checked it til Thursday morning.<br /><br />Back from getting my car serviced and all is in order and ready for our trip.    Since the closest place to go to from  the car dealership was ToysRUs I ended up spending more there than I did on the car.   I have GOT to stop shopping.  At least Jim was with me, so I can blame him this time.    <br /><br />Jackie - how is your daughter  doing today?<br /><br />Shari - that corn recipe looks terrific.    I will definately be trying it soon.  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-25 20:26:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335433,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 21:22:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335429:date=Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;04 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;04 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335429\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Clayton, Dumas and Amarillo?  That is the way we go to Texas.   We have never made the trip in bad weather - we went last year at the beginning of Nov., for our cruise, and the weather was sunny and perfect.  Please be careful - that can be a treacherous route if it is snowy or icy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Cheryl:  Yes, that is the way we normally go, although Sharon has made the trip through Kansas, and down I35.  For some reason her navigation system is telling us that it is quicker, although not shorter, to take I25 all the way to Albuquerque, then East on 40.  Did&#39;t you take that in reverse coming home from your anniversary?  I don&#39;t see how it can be quicker.  We&#39;ll probably stick to the usual route, and keep an eye out for Robert&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Kevin','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-25 21:22:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335435,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 21:40:18',NULL,'','Kevin, yes, we have gone the I-40 route you mentioned.  Our navigation also said it was quicker and it is definitely not.  We have also done the Kansas/Oklahoma route and it took longer also.  I think the &quot;normal&quot; route is definitely the best way to go, although Betty Lou does not agree - that is what Greg calls the navigation....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-25 21:40:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335436,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 21:46:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335435:date=Nov 25 2008, 12&#58;40 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 12&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335435\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, yes, we have gone the I-40 route you mentioned.  Our navigation also said it was quicker and it is definitely not.  We have also done the Kansas/Oklahoma route and it took longer also.  I think the &quot;normal&quot; route is definitely the best way to go, although Betty Lou does not agree - that is what Greg calls the navigation....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Thanks&#33;  I&#39;ll tell Betty Lou&#39;s sister to go diagnose herself. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-25 21:46:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335438,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 22:23:54',NULL,'','Speaking of &quot;Betty Lou&quot;, I have a built-in Nav system.  But, I&#39;m going to buy a portable unit prior to our trip back to New Jersey and Florida in May.  Want to use it in our rental cars.  Never been so lost in my life as I was with Roe navigating us around her home area of Northern New Jersey&#33;&#33;  Planning on getting one with European navigation maps as well for our 2010 trip to Europe.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-25 22:23:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335448,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 22:38:57',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Have really good news.  Our youngest daughter (my) is going to have another baby this June, so Avery and Izzy will have a new brother or sister&#33;<br /><br />I decided not to go to the casino.  Feeling a little blah today.  Nothing serious, though.  Think I&#39;ll save my money for my birthday in December and go and stay overnight...if the weather&#39;s good and I&#39;m not too rushed with Christmas things.  I&#39;m anxious to see the finals on DWTS tonight.  I&#39;m rooting for Brooke although everyone else has done so well; I just think she has been excellent the whole way through except for that one dance.  <br /><br />I have to figure out how to tape two different programs at the same time...I want to watch Greta Van Sustern on Fox cable news at 9 also.  Last night she had a new interview with Juron Van der Sloot and he now says that someone paid him &#036;10,000 for a &quot;blonde.&quot;  He said that Natalie was drunk that night at the beach and the guy met him and took her on a boat.  He also said that his dad paid off some of the police and that the Kalpoe bros. were involved.  Then at the end of the show Greta said he called later and said it was all a lie.  He has told so many lies who can believe anything he says.  Anyway, this sounds like it could be true...unless he is trying to get known for kidnapping charges instead of murder.  Hmmm<br /><br />It seems strange to be sitting here before Thanksgiving without being crazy cleaning and shopping at the grocery store and getting ready to cook up a storm.  Kind of miss it, but still am happy to not have to this year.  Don&#39;t think my back would take it, and Marc shouldn&#39;t be lifting right now either.  The epidural shot is wearing off already.  I tried cleaning my closet the other day and shouldn&#39;t have.  LOL<br /><br />Mary Lou...good luck with the defrost...we have been ordering fresh turkeys from the butcher for quite a while now.  I hate the defrosting process.  Hope you like the corn pudding.  I have a few other recipes for it, but like this one the best.  I agree about the Cloris Leachman thing.  She was fun, and I think she was very brave to be on at her age, but when they start voting off really good dancers like Toni Braxton, who could have been in the finals, I think, that just doesn&#39;t seem right.  Hope your vertigo and shingles is better.<br /><br />Falina...glad stuart and cece are getting along.  I hope Gizzy shows up soon.<br /><br />Shaunna...I hope all goes well with your daughter.  <br /><br />Kevin...have a safe trip&#33;<br /><br />Ed...congrats on the Chief Trainer for the safe driving program&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...glad you are taking the blood pressure meds.  High blood pressure can be dangerous.  Hope you&#39;re feeling better.<br /><br />Rose...I think Santa should wait to come until after Thanksgiving, too&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Deb...hope your vertigo is better&#33; <br /><br />Jen...I got it...you have to do the streaking of the hair before the arm gets stiff... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Hope it turns out the way you want.  I&#39;ve never used a permanent color, but before our cruise I used a six-week color that really looked nice and brought shine back to my hair.  Think I may continue to use it.<br /><br />Steve...hope the cold is better.<br /><br />Hi to all our Cruise Crazies..have a wonderful day&#33;&#33;<br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-25 22:38:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335451,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 22:44:17',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Got a lot done today but still have a ton more things to do. I’m not cooking, just baking but I’m trying to get the house in order so I can put the tree up this weekend. <br /><br />For those still shopping……check out the Black Friday website for some great deals pre-Thanksgiving sales&#33; Many of the stores are doing them already.<br /><br />Shaunna glad your DD has changed her mind……free dinner will always do the trick&#33; LOL<br /><br />Shari congrats to you and Marc on the new grandbaby&#33; <br /><br />Marylou too bad you’ll miss the finale to Amazing Race, but it is definitely worth it&#33; Maybe you can see if they have it online at CBS’s website.<br /><br />Falina glad to hear things are settling down with Cece. <br /><br />Kevin hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe trip&#33;<br /><br />Hi Robert&#33; Happy Thanksgiving to you and Annie&#33;<br /><br />Deb &amp; Sue happy to hear your due for a nice Thanksgiving day. <br /><br />Ed isn’t technology great sometimes. I love my mp3 player, so easy to pack&#33; Congrats on the new job.<br /><br />Jackie continued prayers for your DD and her baby. Please keep us posted.<br /><br />Well better go get some more done before Howie gets home. I hate trying to clean when he’s here as he’s usually tired and wants to put his feet up and rest. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-25 22:44:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335454,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 22:58:31',NULL,'','G&#39;Afternoon everyone from a snowy-yeah our first snow, Montreal. It&#39;s 33 F and very dull. Well I spoke to step-son Tyler this morning on our way to his place of work. He did not respond to anything I said but I know he heard everything.  My wife and I now have to follow up on the plans to help him find another place to live soon. I just hope things can be sorted out smoothly. Again thank you all Crazies who responded to yesterday&#39;s post.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-25 22:58:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335456,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 23:11:06',NULL,'','James;  You&#39;ve got it right.  One step at a time with Tyler. Thinking of you.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-25 23:11:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335479,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-25 23:49:15',NULL,'','Shari - what awesome news.  Congrats to you and Marc.  It looks like you and I will both be new Grandma&#39;s in June.... if I can just keep my daughter off her feet, of course this is easier said than done, as she has a 7 and 3 year old and she is a very hands on Mom&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed - Congrats on becoming the Chief Trainer - Head Honcho&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James - hope this all works out well for you guys and for Tyler, hang in there.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-25 23:49:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335480,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 00:04:37',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335454:date=Nov 25 2008, 02&#58;58 PM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 25 2008, 02&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335454\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->G&#39;Afternoon everyone from a snowy-yeah our first snow, Montreal. It&#39;s 33 F and very dull. Well I spoke to step-son Tyler this morning on our way to his place of work. He did not respond to anything I said but I know he heard everything.  My wife and I now have to follow up on the plans to help him find another place to live soon. I just hope things can be sorted out smoothly. Again thank you all Crazies who responded to yesterday&#39;s post.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><b>Glad youve got things said and hopefully Tyler will understand, Best to you and Dw and may you and her and the rest of the family have a great Thanksgiving, and you can keep the cold weather&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-26 00:04:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335481,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 00:06:28',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335429:date=Nov 25 2008, 12&#58;04 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 12&#58;04 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335429\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hi all.  Have to start my Thanksgiving prep work today.  We all put days of work into a meal that will be inhaled in 20 minutes&#33;&#33;&#33;  My turkey is in the refrigerator down in the basement and as I plan to get it in the oven tomorrow, I think I will have Greg go down and check it after reading Mary Lou&#39;s post.  Kevin, do you go up 25 South thru Raton Pass and then get off there in Raton and head towards, Clayton, Dumas and Amarillo?  That is the way we go to Texas.   We have never made the trip in bad weather - we went last year at the beginning of Nov., for our cruise, and the weather was sunny and perfect.  Please be careful - that can be a treacherous route if it is snowy or icy.  Well, would love to stay and chat but have a whole list of things to do - cleaning, getting the china and linens out and getting the dining room all set for the &quot;big day&quot; and then some of the dinner prep.  Hope all of you have a great day....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><b>Hiya Gal&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> </b><br /><br /><b>Hey Cheryl what part of Texas are you and Gregg headed for?? Amarillo did you say?? Have a safe trip my dear Friend&#33;&#33; Tell gregg I said hello&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-26 00:06:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335482,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 00:13:04',NULL,'','<b>Hiya all My Other Dear Friends <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well turkey days getting near Im looking forward to some Good shopping after Thanksgiving <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> I might snag some good swivel luggage, anyone have any of that type??&#33;&#33; Hey Joey I hope your doing Oky Buddy and you too Howard, shoot I forget to say Hi if yall arent around, i miss you Guys&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/mellow.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":mellow:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"mellow.gif\" /> What is the most Important trip you could take if it was Free&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> I would like a 14 Day Mediterranian cruise&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> wishing everyone thats sick a speedy recovery and for those who have personal problems may they be solved and Im wishing everyone a Great Thanksgiving, and a special Hiya to My Other Dear Friends Jason And Cheryl (GOTTA CRUZ) and a happy Thanksgiving&#33;&#33;<br />Best Regards to all&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-26 00:13:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335483,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 00:17:58',NULL,'','Hi Robert - we aren&#39;t headed to Texas at all for the holidays - just Kevin.  I was just telling him which route we usually take.  We will be going in April.  That is the route we always take when we go to Lubbock, to see my nephew or to Dallas.  In April, we are going to spend a week with our friends who live there, but they have moved up to Lake Whitney, which is around the Crawford area, so at some point we will have to change directions but I am sure we will still head the same route and then cutoff somewhere because I think we need to be on I-35 to get there.  She and I will head to Dallas for a Harry Hines shopping run while we are there...<br /><br />Ed, congrats on your promotion.  They couldn&#39;t have picked a better man.  Hope you and Roe have the best of cruises.<br /><br />Shari, I am so jealous of you and Jackie.  My sister-in-law is expecting her 4th grandchild and my best friend, Bev, is expecting her 3rd.  Seems to be a baby boom going on&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well, I have all the pans and serving dishes I will be using to cook Thanksgiving dinner, out on the kitchen table and the canned and all the ingredients that do not need refrigeration, inside each, so I am set to go when I start cooking tomorrow.  Has anyone ever done their stuffing in the crock pot?  I was looking online and there were raves about how moist it is and also frees up space in the oven that way...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 00:17:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335484,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 01:12:48',NULL,'','Another cool cloudy day today but the sun is trying it&#39;s best to put in an appearance.<br /><br />The front of my hair is really, really blond - that&#39;s the streaks I pulled - the ones Dh did were much better <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - You need to buy stock in Toys R Us girl&#33;  But it does sound like fun&#33;<br /><br /><b>James</b> -hope it goes well for you and Donna.<br /><br /><b>Mercedes</b> - Hello long time no see :o)<br /><br /><b>Shari 2</b> - congrats on the new grandbaby.  Got to streak all the greay away lol.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - good to here Cece is fitting in.<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - wow - good for you - some of the drivers need a lot of help.<br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> - gottarun sounds about right <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Deb -</b> love the snow - hate the slush.<br /><br /><b>Kevin </b>- the doc orders the hair dye and the flu shot all at once.  Sounds like a loooong drive lol.  Have fun<br /><br /><b>Robert</b> - I have put in an order for Christmas Eve snow - but just a couple of inches <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I don&#39;t put my tree up until December 9th - a little way off yet.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - sound like your DD might take some convincing.  Hope it works out <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I know what you mean about all that work and it&#39;s all gone so quickly - but there are leftovers&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Sounds you are all so busy getting ready for Thanksgiving - have fun planning and with all that prep.  Lots of work but worth it&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Take care everyone','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-26 01:12:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335485,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 01:17:03',NULL,'','Cheryl..... noooo - have you done stuffing in the crockpot?  I would love to have that recipe.  I watched the Martha Stewart Show this morning, she had Emeril Lagasse on as her guest.  He made the most delicious looking stuffing that I have ever seen - after tasting it Martha said she will be using that recipe from now on... had mushrooms in it.  I would love to use my slow cooker for something this Thanksgiving..... either a stuffing or a dessert.<br /><br />Robert.... that&#39;s the kind of luggage we are also looking for.  I think I&#39;m buying DH a GPS for Christmas this year..... and I want a photo printer.  I have a color printer but it doesn&#39;t give me &quot;the perfect photo&quot; that I&#39;m looking for.  So I&#39;m keeping my eye out for Black Friday bargains.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 01:17:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335490,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 02:06:41',NULL,'','Jackie, here is one of the many websites there are about crock pot stuffing...<br /><br /><a href=\"http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Stuffing-2/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-S...g-2/Detail.aspx</a><br /><br />I just did a google on &quot;stuffing in crock pot&quot; and came up with a lot of sites.  I am going to try it this year, but will be using my own stuffing recipe as my family loves it.  I will just add a little more broth and keep an eye on it all day.  It will be nice to free up the oven space for other things...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 02:06:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335492,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 02:29:09',NULL,'','Cheryl.... that was my thinking exactly.  My family also loves my stuffing in the Turkey, so I thought making another stuffing in the crockpot, it would add to it....','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 02:29:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335504,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 02:58:29',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/Happy20Thanksgiving20Wreath5.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />All of you busy, busy people makes me feel like a slacker-LOL&#33;......and all this talk about food is making me hungry <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335448:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;38 PM:name=Shari2)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shari2 &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;38 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335448\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Have really good news.  Our youngest daughter (my) is going to have another baby this June, so Avery and Izzy will have a new brother or sister&#33;<br />Deb...hope your vertigo is better&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Shari</b> - Congrats on being an expectant grandma again&#33;<br />I think my vertigo is under control. I know what to do and what not to do to keep from getting an attack. Thanks&#33;<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335451:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;44 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;44 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335451\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb &amp; Sue happy to hear your due for a nice Thanksgiving day.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Rose</b> - It&#39;s supposed to go up in the 40&#39;s Thanksgiving Day - almost a heat wave <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335454:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;58 PM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335454\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->G&#39;Afternoon everyone from a snowy-yeah our first snow, Montreal. It&#39;s 33 F and very dull. Well I spoke to step-son Tyler this morning on our way to his place of work. He did not respond to anything I said but I know he heard everything.  My wife and I now have to follow up on the plans to help him find another place to live soon. I just hope things can be sorted out smoothly. Again thank you all Crazies who responded to yesterday&#39;s post.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>James</b> - at least you&#39;ve got the ball rolling. It sounds like you&#39;re on the right track for Tyler&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335484:date=Nov 25 2008, 06&#58;12 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 25 2008, 06&#58;12 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335484\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Deb -</b> love the snow - hate the slush.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Jenn</b> - Now the snow and slush has melted so it&#39;s just dreary and wet out - YUCK&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - has Gizzy returned yet? Glad things are better between Cece and Stuart <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-26 02:58:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335506,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 03:06:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335481:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;06 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335481\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Hey Cheryl what part of Texas are you and Gregg headed for?? Amarillo did you say?? Have a safe trip my dear Friend&#33;&#33; Tell gregg I said hello&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Actually Robert, I think Cheryl&#39;s planning on staying here.  She and I were just chatting about different  routes to Texas.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-26 03:06:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335507,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 03:07:56',NULL,'','Still got this cold but I&#39;m feeling better. Now about 80% back.   Bad news is Gramps came down with the cold.  I have been staying away from him but I knew he would get it.  Will have to watch him closely.<br /><br />Got a phone call and by the time I got back here I&#39;ve forgotten most of what I read from today&#39;s posts.  Sounds like everyone is well on the way to getting the Thanksgiving dinner ready.  We are just doing a turkey breast this year so my bird is still frozen<br /><br />Cheryl &amp; Kevin....I am always having arguments with my GPS.  I always win but sometimes she puts up a long fight.  When we drove to Galveston the GPS wanted my to go thru Wichita on I-35.  That would have added another 100 miles so I said thanks but no thanks and went my way up to Tulsa.  &quot;She&quot; finally gave up and joined my route.<br /><br />Ed....Congratulations on your promotion.  Think you will ever get old enough to retire?<br /><br />MaryLou...Sure hope that turkey thaws out before you leave on your cruise&#33;  If not, Lynda and I will take your place on the cruise.  I know how much you love holidays and turkey&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Lynda just got home so guess I&#39;s better get busy.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-11-26 03:07:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335508,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 03:13:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335483:date=Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;17 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 03&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335483\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hi Robert - we aren&#39;t headed to Texas at all for the holidays - just Kevin.  I was just telling him which route we usually take.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Wooops&#33;  I guess I should have finished reading everything before I responded to Robert. Sorry guys... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-26 03:13:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335509,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 03:25:54',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/prod_940_40507.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Good evening all,<br />Well I got the business taken care of this afternoon.  With Dennis on the road there was some items that needed to be taken care and dd isn&#39;t authorized to do them.  Our accountant seems to think we won&#39;t owe anything. Sending a letter explaining what happened and hoing for the best.  Nothing new on the insurance end.<br />Gizzy came home today.  Come to find out the neighbors dog has been getting out and chasing her away plus being mean to our other animals.  Sure do hope the neighbors can figure a way to keep their dog from getting out.<br />You should see how Stuart is doing with Cece.  What a difference a few days has made. Before to long they will be sleeping together or not.  Anyway things are looking up with those two.<br />Tomorrow is a half day so I will be home before 11:30 am.  Good thing because I have alot to do.  Found out today that dd&#39;s boyfriend&#39;s mother will be joining us for Thanksgiving.  She is a very nice person and we get along.<br /><br />Shari congrats on being a grandma to be again.<br /><br />Jackie hope your daughter is doing better and staying down.<br /><br />Kevin safe travels to you and your family tomorrow.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving&#33;<br /><br />Ed congrats on the new job.<br /><br />Joey how are you?  Wishing you and David a Happy Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Deb thanks for asking about Gizzy.  She is sleeping on my bed right now.<br /><br />Time to get some things done.  Will try to check back later.<br /><br />DWTS is on again tonight and I am sure Brooke will win but it so much fun to see them all dance again.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-26 03:25:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335512,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 03:48:19',NULL,'','Steve - keep an eye on Gramps, I know how serious flu can be in the elderly, keep him bundled up and dosed up&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina - is Gizzy just visiting?.... seems to be a traveling cat.  So glad to hear that Cece is making friends with Stuart. Cece is going to be one happy pooch with his new home.<br /><br />Joey - I see you checked in to the Roll Call, how about telling us how you guys are doing..... Miss Ya&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 03:48:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335513,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 04:12:34',NULL,'','Falina:  Hoping that things work out in your favor with the IRS, and the Insurance Co.  Hope that CPA that did your returns before loses his certification...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-26 04:12:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335514,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 04:19:39',NULL,'','Good Evening&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well I crammed enough hours in that I&#39;m off for TWO WHOLE DAYS&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Yeah.. I normally work six so I&#39;m just thrilled&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  We are thinking Timbers tonight since we have a coupon.  I&#39;ll sleep in and then start Thanksgiving preparations around here.  Gottarun has got to cram it all into two days which is perfect for me.<br /><br />Kevin..have a safe trip and for God&#39;s sakes watch out for Robert&#33;  haha... just kidding Robert. <br /><br />Robert...good luck in your after Thanksgiving shopping festivities.  I&#39;m sure this year there will be a lot of bargains with stores needing sales so badly.  <br /><br />Deb and Sue...wish we could have a bit of your snow for a day.  Deb..if you are a slacker then I&#39;m an ultra slacker..LOL..I&#39;m not getting started until tomorrow.  Good to hear the vertigo is under control.  Sue, how is Pappy??<br /><br />Ed..congrats on your new position.  That&#39;s pretty cool&#33;   My next door neighbors will be getting off the Sapphire before you board as they have been on it&#39;s cruise this week.  I haven&#39;t heard from them but I so hope they are having a wonderful time.<br /><br />Cheryl...sounds like you are doing great with your schedule.  No china this year for us.  Actually last year I bought all new linens and dishes from Pier 1 going with a rustic theme.   I&#39;ve never done stuffing in a crock pot.  How are you doing on your BP meds?  I had to get mine refilled today and I thought of you.<br /><br />MaryLou...sounds like you both had fun shopping today.  It&#39;s so cool when Steve is with me and I can hold him responsible from time to time.   hahaha<br /><br />Shari...congrats on your daughter&#39;s pregnancy.  That&#39;s awesome news&#33;   I normally order turkeys from the butcher but missed my chance this year.   Mine seems to be defrosting okay... need to check it tonight.<br /><br />Rose...you go girl... somehow (maybe my clone) will get my house in order so we can put up the tree.  <br /><br />James...sounds like you have a plan with your step-son.  Good luck and I&#39;m keeping your family in my prayers.  I know just how stressful that stuff is...and ditto...yep..one step at a time.  Baby steps if need be.<br /><br />Jackie..hope your daughter is doing good.  Very cool you and Shari both June grandmas&#33;&#33;  Hey..a photo printer huh?  Now that&#39;s an idea&#33;&#33;  I may look for one too.<br /><br />Jenn....wow...DH does your hair????  Where can I get a DH that does streaks???   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Steve.. darn...sorry Gramps now has your cold.  Hope he doesn&#39;t get too sick.  Sometimes I think the 80 percent part better is the longest stage for me.   I thought of just having turkey breast but my Steve would have a heart attack..not kidding either.  Keep getting better&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina&#33;  I am thrilled to hear there is hope for you not owing taxes&#33;  I&#39;ve been praying and keeping my fingers crossed.  Sounds like all your critters are doing much better.  Glad Gizzy is back.<br /><br />Sending out big HI&#39;s to Joey, Tonia, Chris, Martha, Carmen, Andrea (miss hearing from you girl) and anyone I&#39;ve missed.... will try to check in later.  DH just got home from the barber and now he wants to go eat.  Gottarun&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-26 04:19:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335515,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 04:30:26',NULL,'','Saving my money...I have got to get one of these....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGTPZYvEu2M\" target=\"_blank\">Jet pack</a>','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-26 04:30:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335516,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 04:55:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335515:date=Nov 25 2008, 09&#58;30 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Nov 25 2008, 09&#58;30 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335515\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Saving my money...I have got to get one of these....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGTPZYvEu2M\" target=\"_blank\">Jet pack</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />WOW&#33; Very cool&#33; I could never do that, though&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-26 04:55:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335517,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 05:10:03',NULL,'','Kevin I didn&#39;t realize they actually had those.  Dh would love to have one(not me afraid of heights).','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-26 05:10:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335535,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 06:23:10',NULL,'','I didn&#39;t watch the video that Kevin posted, but I am assuming it is the one of the guy flying over the Royal Gorge yesterday.  Saw it on the news.  Kevin, they only carry 30 seconds of fuel, so you couldn&#39;t go far.  Can&#39;t believe he did it without a parachute....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 06:23:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335536,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 06:27:54',NULL,'','Shaunna, forgot to add that the BP meds seem to be working.  I took my blood pressure this evening and it was 128/84 which is the lowest it has been in some time.  <br /><br />I told Greg that I have decided to just lay down and die though...I told you guys sometime ago that my cholesterol test came back as being way too high (254) - now add in high blood pressure.  I had lab work done yesterday and the dr. emailed me today and said my blood sugar is too high.  It came back as being only 5 points from being labeled pre-diabetic.  I eat healthy and exercise, don&#39;t smoke, and am falling apart.  I now have to start eating only low glycemic foods - sounds tasty, doesn&#39;t it???','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 06:27:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335537,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 07:03:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335535:date=Nov 25 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335535\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I didn&#39;t watch the video that Kevin posted, but I am assuming it is the one of the guy flying over the Royal Gorge yesterday.  Saw it on the news.  Kevin, they only carry 30 seconds of fuel, so you couldn&#39;t go far.  Can&#39;t believe he did it without a parachute....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Yes Cheryl, that&#39;s the clip.  30 seconds, but at about 75 MPH.  I could fly across Royal Gorge; and I&#39;m pretty sure I could hike up Gray&#39;s Peak and fly over to Torrey&#39;s Peak.  I&#39;m certain I could put it to good use, don&#39;t you think?<br /><br />Hey, I have high cholesterol too.  It&#39;s hereditary; both of my parents have it.  I&#39;m not on statins though.  I&#39;m on Gemfibrozil (Lopid).  Ask your doc about that one.<br /><br />Better hit the sack so I can get up early tomorrow for the long drive.  May be a little scarce the next few days.  Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-26 07:03:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335538,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 08:12:28',NULL,'','Steve:  Oh yes, I&#39;m retired.  Which only means I don&#39;t get paid for what I do, but you have to keep busy and that&#39;s what I dol  It&#39;s &quot;payback time.&quot;  I do what I love, when I want to and where I want to.  Makes all the difference in the world.<br /><br />So that no one gets the wrong idea.  My AARP promotion doubled my compensation.  What is double zero?? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-26 08:12:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335549,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 12:52:59',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 26TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   It will be a busy day today with lots of kitchen activity going on.   I&#39;m going to try and get as much done as possible before noon since Ashleigh wants to come and help this afternoon and you know just how much help a 6 year old can be in the kitchen.    Anything not done before she gets here will take twice as long to do.   lol   <br /><br />Cheryl - glad to hear the BP has gone down.   Now you just have to watch your cholesterol and sugar.  Isn&#39;t aging fun?  My MIL always told me getting older was not for sissies and I never understood it - until I hit about 50 and then it all became perfectly clear<br /><br />James - glad to hear you had a talk with Tyler.  I hope it did some good and things will be peaceful in your home.<br /><br />Shari - congratulations on the new baby.   That is very exciting news.  You and Jackie will be racing to see who welcomes the new grandbaby first.<br /><br />Chris - Congratulations to Kath on her success with the weight loss.    It is so hard during the holidays.   <br /><br />Steve - sorry to hear that Gramps is under the weather.     Hope he is doing better today.<br /><br />Shaunna - enjoy your 2 days off.    Hope you have a peaceful holiday.<br /><br />Ed - I agree that keeping busy is vital when you have retired and you are certainly doing that.    One good thing is that the compensation for your new job won&#39;t put you in a higher tax bracket.<br /><br />Kevin - travel safe and have a nice holiday with family.<br /><br />Jenn - glad to hear you are happy with your streaks.    <br /><br />Robert - Sounds like you are feeling better and ready to tackle Thanksgiving dinner.<br /><br />Falina - Possible good news from the accountant is something to be really Thankful for.   Glad the animals are beginning to co-exist.<br /><br /> Joey,Deb, Sue,  Rose, Jackie, Carmen, Martha, and all my CruiseCrazie friends, have a great day and enjoy all those yummy aromas coming from kitchens all over the place for the next 2 days.     Those traveling, stay safe <br /><br />Make today special','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-26 12:52:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335572,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 16:09:14',NULL,'','Good morning,<br />I will be home early today.  One of the perks of working for the school.  Of course I only get paid for half day but that is okay.<br />Dh should be home today.  Sure was nice having the bed to myself, oh wait I guess I had to share with the cats.<br />Time to get ready for work.<br />Everyone have a great day and I will check back in later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-26 16:09:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335576,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 16:41:05',NULL,'','Big cooking day for me here in Tampa&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, sorry to hear about the sugar and happy to hear about the BP.  I think when we have babies they need to come out with a tag tied to their big toe stating &quot;Falls apart at 50 years&quot;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 16:41:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335585,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 17:16:16',NULL,'','Good morning all.  I am up and about early this morning.  I couldn&#39;t go back to sleep after Greg got up, so after he left, I got up and made the bed, scrubbed his shower and came downstairs to start my Thanksgiving prep.  You ladies know what a busy day this will be for all of us, second only to the mad rush of tomorrow.  The news just said that all the economy parking lots at the airport are full.  Seems that even though 5.5% less air travel is expected this weekend, none of that percentage is going to be coming from Denver.  Speaking of which, I assume Kevin is on the road by now.  Luckily, he lives south of Denver and will be heading south, so will miss the rush hour traffic here, but depending on what time he left, may hit it in Colorado Springs.<br /><br />Wishing a wonderful Thanksgiving to Mary Lou, Joey, Jackie, Ed, Keith, Kevin, Tonia, Sue, Martha, Rose, Deb, Falina, Steve, Shari, Robert, Joe, Shaunna, and any other celebrating Crazies I may have missed - and if I did, I am sorry - my brain is full of all the things I have to do.  To Chris, Jenn and James - hope you are a great day and rest of the week...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 17:16:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335589,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 18:09:13',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Happy day before Thanksgiving. I’m sure everyone is busy cooking and cleaning just like I am.  Chilly today only in the 60’s so it feels like a holiday. My oven is going of course. I have already made the pumpkin pie and have the pumpkin bread in the oven. Still have 2 more pies and decided to try out cookies in the oven. I haven’t baked a batch yet in the new oven so thought it would be a great test before the real cookie baking begins&#33;<br /><br />James I will keep Tyler and both of you in my prayers.<br /><br />Steve glad you feel better, but sorry your Dad got it. It’s really hard not to pass the germs when your in a closed environment. Hope it’s not too bad for him.<br /><br />Kevin have a safe trip&#33; Watch out for Robert&#33; LOL<br /><br />Cheryl you will have to let us know how the stuffing comes out. Glad to hear the BP meds are working. Don’t take it so hard, BP &amp; cholesterol often go hand in hand. Watch that borderline diabetes…….definately nothing to play with&#33;<br /><br />Falina glad to hear the accountant thinks you’ll be OK. I know that will be a great relief to you and Dennis. Glad to hear Gizzy came home.<br /><br />Jackie hope your DD is taking it easy&#33;<br /><br />Marylou hope your turkey is defrosted&#33;<br /><br />Joey where are you????? <br /><br />I hope that each and everyone of my Crazie friends have a wonderful joyoous holiday&#33; Please be safe in your travels. <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-26 18:09:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335590,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 18:14:08',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy out it was little windy but not so bad <br /><br />i am parparing  thanksgiving things  i am making one pie, and some dips and one pumpkin roll.<br />and i have to do laundry and etc... <br />so i better get going  <br /><br />have good day <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-26 18:14:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335595,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 18:53:44',NULL,'','Well this year I have decided to brine my Turkey.  It&#39;s all the rage these days, and I thought I would try it and see what the hype is all about. So I have boiled my brine and it&#39;s cooling at the moment.  As soon as it&#39;s cool I put the turkey into the brine and pop it into the fridge overnight.<br /><br />I made my sausage stuffing... that took forever.  Then my little favorite.... Alaskan Clam dip, this time I added a little bacon to it - oh my goodness it took all the power within me not to just sit there with a spoon and demolish it.<br /><br />Putting a few of our favorite wines on ice now..........','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 18:53:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335596,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:00:18',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies.<br /><br />We are up and about early also this AM.  We both have to go for blood tests, so no breakfast until after that is over.  But, then we are heading to the Suncoast breakfast buffet.  Need to practice for the cruise. LOL  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rained most of the night.  Can you imagine, rain in Las Vegas??  We have had just over an inch so far this YEAR.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> The dog hates it.  He refuses to walk on a wet surface.  I took him out and he just planted his feet and looked at me as if to say &quot;What do you think you are doing?&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />MaryLou, you make a good point.  I don&#39;t want to raise my tax bracket.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> No, we have not packed yet.  Roe&#39;s plan is to do it tomorrow.  Suitcases are still in the garage.  Packing, other than the formal wear is not a big deal.  We get free laundry and dry cleaning on Princess, so we don&#39;t have to pack as much.  And this time since we are driving, we don&#39;t have to deal with all the TSA security stuff.<br /><br />Sounds like you are all busy getting ready for &quot;turkey day.&quot;  So, I think things may be a little slow here today.<br /><br />Well, better get moving to go see &quot;Dracula.: &quot;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq178/MikeMethod/Dracula.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-26 19:00:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335598,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:14:40',NULL,'','Good Afternoon everyone from a balmy plus 4c or 39 F Montreal. Because of our home&#39;s location which is a 4 minute walk to the downtown train station, many people are looking for a home in this district.Today a couple are coming for a 2nd visit to look at our home. This is without any advertising on our behalf. A Re Max agent happened to pass by and asked if we were interested in selling. As we are thinking of moving to Nova Scotia in the New Year we thought why not see what offers come in. Of course nothing may come of this visit but let&#39;s wait-n-see.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-26 19:14:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335610,4865,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:33:14',NULL,'','Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.','kmills','kmills','2008-11-26 19:33:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335611,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:33:15',NULL,'','Taking a break while my potatoes cook but my house is beginning to smell delicious.   I have cooked all the &quot;smelly&quot; things (brussel sprouts, turnip, broccoli etc.) and really making progress.     My turkey seems to be completely defrosted.    I haven&#39;t attempted to pull the giblets out yet so that will be the test that it is completely ready for the oven.    Hope everyone is getting the major work out of the way so tomorrow won&#39;t be too hectic.    I&#39;m just waiting for my little helper to arrive to set my table and make some placecards.     <br /><br />Jackie - what is involved with brining a turkey?    Sounds interesting.    <br /><br />Happy cooking Crazies and James good luck with the sale of your house.    <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-26 19:33:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335613,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:41:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335536:date=Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;27 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;27 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335536\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Shaunna, forgot to add that the BP meds seem to be working.  I took my blood pressure this evening and it was 128/84 which is the lowest it has been in some time.  <br /><br />I told Greg that I have decided to just lay down and die though...I told you guys sometime ago that my cholesterol test came back as being way too high (254) - now add in high blood pressure.  I had lab work done yesterday and the dr. emailed me today and said my blood sugar is too high.  It came back as being only 5 points from being labeled pre-diabetic.  I eat healthy and exercise, don&#39;t smoke, and am falling apart.  I now have to start eating only low glycemic foods - sounds tasty, doesn&#39;t it???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Oh Cheryl...hang in there.  Take the advise on the chol. meds and see if something helps that.  Steve had a problem with his fasting glucose and he just eliminated some big ticket items for a year and it came right back down.  Yeah... it may be a battle but nothing to lay down and die from.  Sounds like your BP is good now so that&#39;s 1/3 of the battle.  <br /><br />Jackie...let me know about the brine thing.  I&#39;ve thought about it but soooo much work.   If it comes out good for you then perhaps it would be worth it.  <br /><br />I&#39;m up after trying to sleep in.  As Ed said...yessiree we got us some RAIN&#33;&#33;&#33;  Woohoo&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  I&#39;m just now getting up and around but it&#39;s still early out here.   Must get started...  I don&#39;t cook much except cold stuff today.  But I&#39;ve yet to get to the store yet so today will be mostly list and shopping and cleaning.<br /><br />Everyone have a great day and try not to stress out too much&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-26 19:41:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335614,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 19:41:54',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/happyThanksgiving.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Well, it sounds like everybody has things under control for tomorrow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> And <b>Mary Lou</b>, you even get an assistant cook <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />   <br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I love the baking part of Thanksgiving dinner. I have sometimes been asked to bake a pie or 2 or make pumpkin bread, etc. but this year we&#39;re just bringing a veggie tray for 12 people&#33; Maybe they&#39;re trying to tell me something <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335536:date=Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;27 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 25 2008, 11&#58;27 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335536\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I told Greg that I have decided to just lay down and die though...I told you guys sometime ago that my cholesterol test came back as being way too high (254) - now add in high blood pressure.  I had lab work done yesterday and the dr. emailed me today and said my blood sugar is too high.  It came back as being only 5 points from being labeled pre-diabetic.  I eat healthy and exercise, don&#39;t smoke, and am falling apart.  I now have to start eating only low glycemic foods - sounds tasty, doesn&#39;t it???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Cheryl</b> -I have the same exact predicament. I&#39;m not only on BP meds and a statin drug but I have to watch my sugar also&#33; All of the above runs in the family <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> Glad the BP meds are already kickin&#39; in&#33; <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=335598:date=Nov 26 2008, 12&#58;14 PM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Nov 26 2008, 12&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335598\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good Afternoon everyone from a balmy plus 4c or 39 F Montreal. Because of our home&#39;s location which is a 4 minute walk to the downtown train station, many people are looking for a home in this district.Today a couple are coming for a 2nd visit to look at our home. This is without any advertising on our behalf. A Re Max agent happened to pass by and asked if we were interested in selling. As we are thinking of moving to Nova Scotia in the New Year we thought why not see what offers come in. Of course nothing may come of this visit but let&#39;s wait-n-see.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>James</b> - What part of NS are you thinking about moving to? We&#39;ve stayed in Halifax, Peggy&#39;s Cove, Cheticamp, Baddeck and Ingonish - gorgeous Province&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I&#39;m sure it will be good to have DH home again. My DH gets up very early - 4:30am - but when he leaves the bed my 2 kitties always take his place. I&#39;m always afraid I&#39;m going to roll over on them and squish the poor things-LOL&#33;<br /><br />Thanksgiving is going to be a little rough on us this year - especially my niece and sister-in-law - since we lost my brother (their Dad and DH) last January. But I know he would want us to have a good time, so that is what I intend to do. He was always a positive, upbeat person.<br /><br />Everybody have a great &quot;Thanksgiving Eve&quot;&#33;&#33;&#33;.......(and don&#39;t work too hard <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> ) <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-26 19:41:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335616,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 20:33:21',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies - cool but sunny today and the mountains have a bit of snow - very pretty day.<br /><br />Off in a bit for a hair cut - see if some of the blond will trim away lol.<br /><br />Then off to drop off the Samaratins Purse shoeboxes.<br /><br />Then on the the mall to pick some cards off the Angel Tree - I love that part :o)<br /><br /><b>Cheryl </b>- been there done that - we have so many body parts that can go wrong and most have LOL and a lot have just left tee-hee.  Hang in there - this too shall pass.  But next time I think I want to come back as an earthworm - if they break down they just break in two and start over :o)<br /><br />Hope you all have a super day and enjoy your prep for tomorrow.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-26 20:33:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335628,139,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 21:19:31',NULL,'','<i><b>Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Pilgrims&#33;</b></i>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-11-26 21:19:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335629,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 21:26:01',NULL,'','MaryLou &amp; Shaunna - I boiled a gallon of water to which I added:  1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar (you can use maple syrup if you prefer) 4 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic and 18 peppercorns.  You then leave this to cool.  When cold rinse off your turrkey, take out the giblets etc, place in a large dish/pot, pour over the brine and leave in the fridge for 6 - 24 hours.  The longer the better.<br />Mine is ready for the fridge in about an hour... the brine is almost cold.  So it will be in the brine for 17 hours.  I will roast it at 8 tomorrow morning.<br />So it&#39;s not a big deal process.... let&#39;s hope the juiciness and taste are as good as its supposed to be.<br /><br />In the morning I&#39;ll take it out of the brine, rinse off and pat dry with a paper towel.... then I&#39;m trying another new thing - I&#39;m going to mix softened butter, chopped sage, chopped parsley and chopped garlic together and then smother the bird with that, including getting up under the skin.<br /><br />I&#39;ll report back after the dinner and tell you if all of this was worthwhile&#33;<br /><br />James.... good luck on the house sale.<br /><br />Debbie..... sorry to hear about your brother, the holidays are always such a hard time when one has lost a loved one but as you say he would have wanted you all to have a happy time&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou.... sounds like you&#39;re just as busy as I am in the kitchen - I hope this all going to be worth it&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-26 21:26:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335641,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 21:56:33',NULL,'','Hi all.  Just taking a break from all the prep work.  The potatoes are peeled, diced and soaking in water, the stuffing is in the crock pot liner thingy and is in the fridge, will pop it into the base tomorrow morning.  The turkey is done and cooling and then I will slice it and will store it in and heat it up in the juices so it tastes like it just came out of the oven tomorrow.  Still have to bake the pies and make the green rice casserole, but I am not going to do the ham or the rest of the side dishes until tomorrow.  We always have Grandma&#39;s Noodles and they are not good warmed up and of course, the green bean casserole needs to be freahly made so the fried onion topping stays crunchy.  Tomorrow, I will make it, the ham, the noodles, corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, and rolls.  I will also throw together the relish tray and slice up the cranberry sauce tomorrow, so today&#39;s work is half over.  I will get the kitchen cleaned up in just about enough time to start tonight&#39;s dinner&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jackie, 2 years ago, I went and bought a new 5 gallon bucket and made a brine.  It was not the same recipe that you posted.  I put the turkey in the bucket and completely covered it with the brine.  My family said they could not tell a difference so I haven&#39;t done it since, but it might be good with all the stuff you suggested.  I do rub my bird down with butter (also under the skin) and use garlic salt, parsley, pepper and sage.  Then I put onions, carrots and celery in the cavity.  I throw the veggies out, just use them to flavor the turkey while it is baking.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-26 21:56:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335653,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 22:45:08',NULL,'','Wow we sure are busy around here today&#33; All the baking is done but the cookies and I&#39;ll do those in a while. Thought I&#39;d have a cup of coffee and check in here.<br /><br />Jackie I too am curious about the brine.........hope it works out and you have a moist perfect turkey.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you too Karla&#33;<br /><br />Marylou sounds like you have a handle on your dinner. Hope Ashleigh sets a beautiful table&#33;<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving Keith &amp; Rita&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, that is some undertaking. Make sure you rest a little in between or you&#39;ll raise your BP. Call Greg and ask him to pick up takeout for dinner tonight........much easier and it sounds like you could use the rest.<br /><br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-26 22:45:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335656,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-26 23:00:11',NULL,'','Hi guys...<br /><br />Well my list is done&#33;  LOL....I don&#39;t make a lot the day before and I can&#39;t imagine doing the turkey the day before.  I may have to try it some time.  <br /><br />I must go and do Steve&#39;s hair again.  He gets to go and bid on a post at work today.  They literally have appointment times to go and bid and he even wants his hair done in case he sees this crazy Lt. the whole prison hates.  I sure hope he never has to work for that guy.  <br /><br />I can get ready while he&#39;s gone doing that and then it&#39;s CASINO NIGHT&#33;  Woohoo&#33;  Oh.. yeah.. the shopping...we are doing that before casino night.  Once all liquored up I&#39;ll do my salads... hahahaha<br /><br />Sounds so yummy what everyone has going on.  Well...gottarun&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-26 23:00:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335682,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 00:53:43',NULL,'','Good afternoon,<br />When I got home had some business to take care of.  Checked the turkey and it is slightly defrosted so now I have it in a cold water bath to finish thaying.  The turkey will go in the oven tomorrow at 9 am to be done and ready to eat at 3 pm.  Will start the fruit salad tonight and add the whipped topping tomorrow.  Will do everything else tomorrow.<br />Trying to find my tablecloth for the table and can&#39;t seem to find it.  Really not want to use a Christmas one.  Need to finish doing the cleaning.<br />Wishing everyone a wonderful afternoon.  Will try and get back later.  <br />Our oldest dd will be here later.  Can&#39;t wait to visit with her.  Maybe I can con her into helping me finish the cleaning.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-27 00:53:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335700,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 01:10:23',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/thanksgiving-wishes2-top.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Well, I&#39;ve caught the &quot;CruiseCrazy Jury Duty&quot; flu-LOL&#33; I just got a summons for District Court for Dec. 9 - Oh joy&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />For all of you cookin&#39; up a storm tonight and tomorrow you should take Rose&#39;s advice to Cheryl - <b>get take-out tonight&#33;</b><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-27 01:10:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335702,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 01:15:16',NULL,'','Don&#39;t even say that word Deb&#33;&#33;&#33; Sorry about the JD','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-27 01:15:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335703,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 01:15:52',NULL,'','Now I have the turkey soup going on the stove, with the giblets and loads of veggies.  It&#39;s looking like I&#39;m nt going to have to do much cooking this weekend, that&#39;s if all the visitor&#39;s don&#39;t finish off the food  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" /><br /> <br />Falina - I was thinking of doing a fruit salad and fresh whipped cream too - but then DD offered to make her awesome Whiskey Bread Pudding..... Mama didn&#39;t raise no fool - of course I told her, &quot;Go for it girl&quot;.<br />I also couldn&#39;t find a suitable tablecloth, so I picked up a &#036;6 bargain gold one at Big Lots.... who cares if someone spills their red wine or gravy on it. I also found a super mini wreath made with jeweled beads, all falls colors - which I have put around a large pumpkin spice candle for the centerpiece.  I have already set the table.... so that&#39;s taken care of too.<br /><br />My feet are killing me, now I am actually sitting and knitting baby bootees again - this is the third pair, all different designs.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-27 01:15:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335704,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 01:21:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335702:date=Nov 26 2008, 06&#58;15 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 26 2008, 06&#58;15 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335702\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Don&#39;t even say that word Deb&#33;&#33;&#33; Sorry about the JD<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />OH....sorry <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  I&#39;m actually trying to think of an excuse to get out of it. I would love to do &quot;it&quot; but it&#39;s just a very inconvenient day for me.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-27 01:21:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335706,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 01:38:43',NULL,'','Oh NOOOOO Deb&#33;  So sorry.  Hopefully you can get out of it but if not then hoping it&#39;s quick or they don&#39;t need you when you show up.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 01:38:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335707,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 02:13:35',NULL,'','Deb, oh no... it&#39;s a gamble..... to keep the JD date and hope that your number is not required the night before - at least this way they won&#39;t hassle you until at least the following year... or think up an excuse and hope that the next time you come &quot;out of the hat&quot; it won&#39;t be at the most inopportune moment.  It&#39;s usually when we have a vacation booked...... grrrrrr.  Hope you can work it out.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-27 02:13:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335709,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 02:31:27',NULL,'','Afternoon all - my you are all so busy.<br /><br />Tomorrow it&#39;s specialist appoinments for both of us - same doc so it&#39;s easy - we really like her.<br /><br />Then tomorrow evening - I put on my Red Hat for pub night - Hugh is driving us so I can have one or four lol.<br /><br />Stocked up on goodies for our after Christmas party - have to keep a list so I remember lol.<br /><br />Have everything already in the freezer for Christmas dinner :o)<br /><br />Off to games for a bit.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/tg0703.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-27 02:31:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335712,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 02:36:33',NULL,'','Just closed the kitchen down for tonight.   All is done except for the turkey and stuffing which will get done first thing in the morning.    All my veggies are done, the table is set and I can now sit down, put my feet up and most likely fall asleep in front of the TV before 8PM.    <br /><br />Deb - sorry JD caught up with you.    They don&#39;t give you too much notice, do they?   Will you try and get excused or just go and get it over with?   <br /><br />Jackie - turkey soup is the last thing I do with the turkey as I throw the bones in and any leftover meat on the frame.   I usually crack the frame in half and make turkey veggie soup with half and split pea soup with the other half.   <br /><br />Cheryl - that&#39;s an amazing menu you have planned.   Try not to overdo it and rest a bit.    I know that is easier said than done.<br /><br />Before I forget I have to go take the upper rack out of the oven so the turkey will fit in.   I usually preheat the oven and then find out I have to remove the red hot rack.  Then I have no place to put the hot rack down.     Think I&#39;ll do it right now before I forget.   <br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-27 02:36:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335715,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 02:40:34',NULL,'','Still can&#39;t find my tablecloth so I found one I have put away.<br /><br />Dd made it down and she brought an apple pie, pickles and olives.<br /><br />Having a nice visit.  Better get back to it and time to think about something for dinner.  Take out sounds good to me.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-27 02:40:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335720,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 03:05:11',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/Happy-Thanksgiving-1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />I really would like to do it and (if called) will probably do it. It&#39;s just that that&#39;s a Tues. when I&#39;m real busy with my Taxi-Mom duties but DS could probably work something out. The way it&#39;s worded is &quot;Your obligation is for one day or one trial which ever is longer.&quot; I have to call two business days before Dec. 9th to see if I&#39;m needed.<br /><br />It sounds like everbody has their turkey day preps under control <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />That prayer is beautiful, Jenn&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-27 03:05:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335721,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 03:12:46',NULL,'','It feels so good to sit down with my feet up.  Greg sent his emplyees home early, and then he left the office around 4:00, so was home very early.  I didn&#39;t do take-out but did do something very easy - tacos and tostada&#39;s.  Just got the kitchen cleaned up and I am not moving my butt out of this chair for the next hour or so.  I still have to bake the pumpkin pie but that it is for tonight.  I am just waiting on Greg to go down to the basement fridge and get it for me.  He shooed the hounds down to the basement this morning so they were not under my feet while I was cooking all day and he put a gate up at the bottom of the stairs because if he doesn&#39;t, they come up to the top of the stairs and scratch on the door.  Anyway, my legs are too short to step over the gate, so he has to go down and get the pie and release the captives.  In case anyone is wondering, they are potty pad trained so they have been able to go to the bathroom and they had lots of food and water and toys and he turned on a tv down there so they would be able to hear human voices.  I have tripped over Sadie while carrying something hot and burned myself before because she has to be right under my feet, so this was a safety measure.  Tomorrow, he will be here to corral them while I am cooking.  Well, off to watch the episode of The Mentalist we DVR&#39;ed last night....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-27 03:12:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335722,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 03:16:23',NULL,'','Glad to hear so many are finally done with the prep. I&#39;m tired just thinking about how much you all have done today. Well the cookie experiment will need some work......they seemed to take a long time to bake and then they came out too hard. Definately need to do more experimenting before the big baking begins. Funny had no trouble with the breads and pies. Oh well, Howie will definately eat them. LOL<br /><br />Deb good luck with whatever you decide to do with JD. <br /><br />Off to haul the Christmas stuff from the attic.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-27 03:16:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335724,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 03:49:28',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-turkey-prozac-joke.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-27 03:49:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335760,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 05:16:54',NULL,'','Didn&#39;t have take out but did make our favorite....enchilada casserole.<br /><br />Can&#39;t remember if said dh made it home safe.  Gee now I have to share the bed with him and the cats.  Hope there is enough room for all of us.<br /><br />Sure sounds like everyone has been busy with the preparations for tomorrow.  Will finish mine in the morning.<br /><br />If I don&#39;t get a chance to post tomorrow I would like to leave this for all my <b>CRUISE CRAZIE FRIENDS....</b><br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/ecf281024f0289f72dce3fd18e208526.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE<br />Enjoy your family and friends.  Have a great day&#33;<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-27 05:16:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335761,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 05:19:11',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/happy-thanksgiving.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Good night&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-27 05:19:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335769,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 07:12:35',NULL,'','Hey guys....<br /><br />We did a nice donation to our local casino.  At dinner I had a strong drink and then another but before the &quot;then another&quot; the bartender messed up so got that one for free.  Gee.... I BETTER NOT have a hang over.  Honestly I can see why casinos want you liquored up before you play.<br /><br />Well gotta do my salads....God only knows if I get them done correctly.  All I can think about is how DH looks right now.  Oh my goodness.... I feel like Cheryl.   hahahaha just kidding Cheryl.<br /><br />Well gotta get them done and then it&#39;s R&amp;R time if you know what I mean.... Everyone have a SPECTACULAR THANKSGIVING&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 07:12:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335770,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 08:46:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335769:date=Nov 26 2008, 10&#58;12 PM:name=Shaunna)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shaunna &#064; Nov 26 2008, 10&#58;12 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335769\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->All I can think about is how DH looks right now.  Oh my goodness.... I feel like Cheryl.   hahahaha just kidding Cheryl.<br /><br />Well gotta get them done and then it&#39;s R&amp;R time if you know what I mean.... Everyone have a SPECTACULAR THANKSGIVING&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />No offense taken Shaunna - in fact, I feel downright proud of you right now.  I would say something about the turkey not being the only thing that got stuffed, but that would be tacky, so I won&#39;t.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-27 08:46:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335771,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 09:05:36',NULL,'','Oh Cheryl...great minds think alike&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 09:05:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335772,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 09:06:35',NULL,'','Oh BTW...Cheryl have a great evening and everyone have a great Turkey day tomorrow.... must finish my salads&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 09:06:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335773,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 13:30:17',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 27TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and <!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF8C00--><span style=\"color:#FF8C00\"><!--/coloro-->H A P P Y    T H A N K S G I V I N G<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> to all my Crazie friends and their families and loved ones.<br /><br />Time to stuff the turkey and get that delicious aroma spreading through the house.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day, try and not eat too much and if you are going to be on the roads, stay safe. Give thanks today for the freedoms we enjoy, and remember those not with us with a smile and a happy memory.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-27 13:30:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335779,4504,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 14:33:52',NULL,'','Sorry to be MIA, but I have been sick in addition to working.<br /><br />I just want to take the time to thank you ALL for welcoming me into your Cruise Crazies family.<br /><br />I am very thankful to have found such nice people&#33;<br /><br /><br />HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','waf125','waf125','2008-11-27 14:33:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335814,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 17:29:44',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#A0522D--><span style=\"color:#A0522D\"><!--/coloro--><b><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--fonto:Trebuchet MS--><span style=\"font-family:Trebuchet MS\"><!--/fonto-->HAPPY THANKSGIVING<br /><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Martha I&#39;m so sorry you have been sick...been there and got that t-shirt&#33;  It&#39;s a major kill joy but I do hope you can have a wonderful holiday and are on the mend.  I&#39;m so thankful for everyone here and welcoming me as well.  Look at this...here we are spreading holiday well wishes before I get started in the kitchen.  <br /><br />I&#39;m thankful for all of you and I wish everyone a wonderful turkey day&#33;<br /><br />Gobble gobble&#33;&#33;<br /><br />P.S. Sorry MaryLou..I do plan on eating too much&#33;  hehe','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 17:29:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335818,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 18:08:43',NULL,'','happy thanksgiving  to you all <br /><br />good morning to you all  and took Pappy out  and it will be sunny later on i hope...<br />soon  i am leaving with Pappy to my parents to help my mother cook  for the dinner.<br />i hope they will enjoy my food that i cooked ha..<br /><br />so i better get ready and go have good day <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-27 18:08:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335825,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 18:47:20',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/thanksgiving-1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><b><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#A0522D--><span style=\"color:#A0522D\"><!--/coloro-->to all my CRAZIE friends and their families&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><br /><br /><b><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FFA500--><span style=\"color:#FFA500\"><!--/coloro-->HAVE A GREAT DAY&#33;&#33;&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-27 18:47:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335826,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 18:48:26',NULL,'','Happy Thanksgiving to you all.<br />Sorry I haven&#39;t had time to check in yet today......  the mashed potatoes are done and the Turkey with stuffing is in the oven taking it&#39;s happy time.<br /><br />MaryLou - I jumpstart my soup the day before.  When I cut up the celery and onion for the stuffing, I cut additional and throw it into a pot with chicken stock, chopped carrot and herbs, then I add the giblets etc from the turkey and boil it up till almost soft.  Then on Thanksgiving after the turkey is carved I add the bones and bits and cook everything up for a while longer - Tony likes me to add noodles and well to make a Turkey Noodle Soup.<br /><br />Jenn - I loved that joke.... that&#39;s what our family need a Prozac stuffed turkey... too cool&#33;<br /><br />Enjoy your families today everyone - I&#39;ll speak to you later.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-27 18:48:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335827,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 19:00:48',NULL,'','I didn&#39;t think I would ever say this but &quot;I am bored.&quot;   Turkey is in the oven and everything else is done.  All the vegetables are sitting out to bring them back to room temp, then I will reheat them and put them in chafing dishes til it&#39;s time to sit down.      I can&#39;t believe - no mess (so far) and just waiting now for Deb, Michael and the kids to show up.   Michael has to leave for work by 4PM so hopefully we will sit down by 2:30 and be done with dinner and dessert in plenty of time.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-27 19:00:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335828,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 19:10:21',NULL,'','Hi guys...<br /><br />Well DD called and canceled.  Fine with me...I&#39;d rather her not be here then be here and be pissy.  Steve is celebrating that he gets more turkey now.  Geepers&#33;  Well...I&#39;m not going to be bothered.  I&#39;m actually in a pretty good mood so we plan on enjoying the day and watch football and a movie.<br /><br />Later&#33;&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-27 19:10:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335829,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 19:18:14',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>HAPPY THANKSGIVING&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Wishing everyone a wonderful day.<br /><br />Turkey is in the oven.  Still have a few more things to do.<br /><br />Seahawks play today and hopefully they win but not counting on it.<br /><br />Will try and check in later this evening.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-27 19:18:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335830,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 19:35:45',NULL,'','Hello all, just taking a break to check in and wish my family here a very Happy Thanksigivng.  The ham is in the oven, the rolls are rising, green beans casserole made and waiting to go in the oven, the stuffing is in the crockpot (will let you know how that one turns out)<br />potatoes waiting to go on the stove to cook and everything is under control.  I am at that place right now where there is nothing for me to do in the kitchen but watch things cook.  I do need to getdressed and do my make-up before my guests arrive.  My hair has already done, although it is up in a ponytail right now.  I always put it up when I cook - would hate for someone to find a long hair in their food&#33;&#33;&#33;  Hope you all have a woderful day.  After dinner, all the Christmas decorations will be brought up from the basement so I am ready to start on that one tomorrow&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Joey, I saw you posted in another thread yesterday.  Just wanted to let you know we are really missing you here at the Dock, so get your butt back over here&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-27 19:35:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335831,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 19:59:24',NULL,'','Good morning my crazy family :o)<br /><br />Hope you all have a wonderful day with friends and family - don&#39;t eat too much&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hugh and I are off to the doctor - will pop back in later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/thanksgivingprayer.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-27 19:59:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335835,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 20:19:06',NULL,'','<b>Hiya My friends and a Very happy Turkey Day, My Turkeys also in the oven, making my Green Bean casserole and a Homemade Deep Dish apple cinnamon Pie&#33;&#33; Hey Joey I thought I was the only one to run away, Whats the Problem?? Sorry if somethings happened to make you go to another forum, get back here Buddy we all miss you, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and David&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-27 20:19:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335836,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 21:53:41',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF8C00--><span style=\"color:#FF8C00\"><!--/coloro--><b>Happy Thanksgiving Cruise Crazies.</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq202/bluemist888/4641.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Still watching the Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade here.  But phone calls interrupt about every ten minutes with all the relatives checking in.  Roe is on the phone with one of her sisters at the moment, so I took a walk to the computer.<br /><br />Kind of overcast, rainy and cool today.  Think I&#39;ll go to Mexico.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />That is if we ever get packed.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-27 21:53:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335837,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-27 23:16:54',NULL,'','Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the U.S. We receive lots of your football games here in Canada but the holiday itself of course is just another working day  in Canada. Hope you all enjoy your turkey with all the trimmings. 1 degree and very dull here (33 F)<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-27 23:16:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335838,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 00:03:14',NULL,'','Well our celebrations are all over the Turkey was an absolute hit.  Yes - the brine makes it sooooo moist, in fact almost everyone commented on how much it tasted more like a succulent chicken than a turkey.  I will definitely be doing that again.<br /><br />Well now that all the guests have gone, the dishes are washed and the leftovers are packed away - I&#39;m looking through the hundreds of Black Friday flyers, whew there seem to be tons of bargains out there this year.... I just don&#39;t know if I can stomach the crowds.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-28 00:03:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335855,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:05:59',NULL,'','How many of you are actually going to try the stores tomorrow - and how early lol','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-28 01:05:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335860,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:22:07',NULL,'','Happy Thanksgiving Everybody&#33;<br /><br />I hope everyone is well...haven&#39;t had a chance to read back on the old posts...just saw where Joey seems to be MIA.  Anyone know anything? <!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style=\"color:#0000FF\"><!--/coloro--><b> Joey, speak to my...OK???</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Been really busy here, had my brother and his family come in from MO. last Sat on top of everything else so it has been <i>FUN</i><!--sizeo:1--><span style=\"font-size:8pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->...not.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->   Ok, <!--sizeo:1--><span style=\"font-size:8pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->I really didn&#39;t say that, OK  just kidding ???<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />I will try to to get back in the regular swing of things soon... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving To All,<br /><br />Andrea   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-28 01:22:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335861,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:22:11',NULL,'','I&#39;m too full right now to think about shopping.  Everything went without any hitches and my turkey was fabulous.  I can&#39;t believe the little butterball I got tasted just as good as my butcher special order ones.  <br /><br />Now I&#39;m full and off to watch TV.... Falina..sorry about the Seahawks..doesn&#39;t look pretty.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-28 01:22:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335863,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:24:02',NULL,'','Hey  Andrea&#33;  Happy Thanksgiving.  Joey has been posting in other locations...he just hasn&#39;t been to &quot;The Dock&quot;.  I know I myself get busy and can&#39;t check in.  I hope he&#39;s okay.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-28 01:24:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335867,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:33:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335863:date=Nov 27 2008, 07&#58;24 PM:name=Shaunna)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shaunna &#064; Nov 27 2008, 07&#58;24 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335863\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey  Andrea&#33;  Happy Thanksgiving.  Joey has been posting in other locations...he just hasn&#39;t been to &quot;The Dock&quot;.  I know I myself get busy and can&#39;t check in.  I hope he&#39;s okay.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hey Shaunna&#33;  Happy thanksgiving&#33;   I know, I have been swamped myself&#33;  <br /><br />I keep saying every night I have to get on-line and then I just don&#39;t&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br />I sent Joey a IM...I hope he responds...I miss my Joey  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Falina - I am watching the game too... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-28 01:33:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335868,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 01:42:22',NULL,'','Hi n]Andrea.... great to see you back on the Dock - missed you girl&#33;<br /><br />Falina.... Looks like the Cowboys are doing a number to your team...... sorry&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna... I agree - my tummy is so full it&#39;s hard to concentrate on what I&#39;m going to do tomorrow.... right now all i can think about is BED&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-28 01:42:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335879,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 02:18:57',NULL,'','Well, the day is over and I would call it a success.  Except I could have strangled hubby.  Here I was with an absolutely spotless house, and I had asked him if he and the boys could bring my Chrismtas decorations up after the other guests left.  While I was in the kitchen cooking, I heard him clumping around, and after a while I go to look and see what in the world he is doing.  He has brought up about 20 big boxes and had them all over the floor in the formal living room.  We don&#39;t use that room, except at Christmas, but the guests do see it on their way back to the family room.  Now, some of the decorating has been done.  My son helped me wrap the greenery around the columns on the front porch and down the railing and we put lights thru it.  Haven&#39;t done the ribbon yet.  I finally pooped out and am now sitting here in my chair with my feet up.  The kitchen and dining room were cleaned up before I undertook the decorating.  I did the clean up while the guys all played Wii.  Greg bought it for me, but I am very glad to see that he gets just as much enjoyment out of it. <br /><br />Jackie, I would like to have your recipe for the turkey brine.  I cooked my stuffing in the crock pot and hubby and my oldest son said it was my best effort yet.  Lots of compliments on how moist it was, so that will become a traditional.  It was wonderful when it came to clean up - I had used one of those crock liner bags, so I just lifted the bag out and dumped it into the serving dish.  There wasn&#39;t a speck of anything on the crock pot itself, but I did rinse it out before putting it away.<br /><br />Well, off to watch a bit of tv and then going to soak in the jacuzzi for a while....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-28 02:18:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335883,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 03:02:43',NULL,'','Happy Thanksgiving&#33;  Hope everyone had a great day.  <br /><br />We go a nice surprise.  Youngest son came up from Joplin, Mo. yesterday and just went back.  Had not seen him in awhile and he is doing well.<br /><br />Drug the world&#39;s heaviest artificial Christmas tree up from the basement.  It&#39;s 9 feet tall with 7 or 8 thousand lights on it&#33;  Lynda loves her tree&#33;<br /><br />Will catch up later on the posts.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-11-28 03:02:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335884,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 03:03:07',NULL,'','Dinner is done and everything was delicious.     Lots and lots of leftovers so I guess I will have a few days off in the kitchen.    Everything is cleaned up, including my table cloth which is washed and put away til next year.   I usually don&#39;t worry about that but as we were getting up from the table Jim reached over to grab a platter to take to the kitchen and knocked over a huge bottle of red wine.    I threw the cloth right into the wash and it all came out.    I bought that cloth in St. Maarten last year so I told him if the stain didn&#39;t come out he would owe me a trip there before our next family dinner.   Darn that stain came right out.    lol <br /><br />Cheryl - glad to hear the crock pot stuffing was a hit.   I think I will definately try that next year as I get a bit crazy over getting that last little bit of stuffing out of the turkey so I don&#39;t poison anyone later on.    <br /><br />Jackie - glad to hear the brine worked out well also.   I&#39;ll also add that to my recipe box for future reference.<br /><br />Right now plans are that Deb &amp; I will hit the mall at 5AM.  Of course it depends on Michael getting home from work in time to watch the kids.   We generally leave Jim in charge, but he has to work tomorrow and Saturday for his partner.   <br /><br />If I&#39;m not here to start the dock in the AM I will catch up later  in the day IF I survive Black Friday shopping with Deb.   <br /><br />Time to go put my feet up and fall asleep in front of the TV.    I wanted to start on the Christmas decorations but I&#39;m too tired.   I did get all the Thanksgiving things taken down and put away though.   <br /><br />Hope everyone had a great day.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 03:03:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335887,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 03:25:33',NULL,'','Cheryl, the brine recipe is in Post 1482.... it&#39;s pretty simple, but 100% worth doing, it makes the most succulent turkey&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, you&#39;re like the Energizer Bunny - I don&#39;t have the energy to do any Christmas decorating - you know they say that one should have their main meal at lunchtime.  That just doesn&#39;t work for me, it just makes me tired and lazy&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-28 03:25:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335889,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 04:35:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335883:date=Nov 27 2008, 06&#58;02 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lashl &#064; Nov 27 2008, 06&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335883\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Drug the world&#39;s heaviest artificial Christmas tree up from the basement.  It&#39;s 9 feet tall with 7 or 8 thousand lights on it&#33;  Lynda loves her tree&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Steve, think we have you beat on the heaviest tree.  Ours is 12 ft. tall, and comes in 2 boxes that are about 7-8 ft. long each.  It takes 2 people to carry each box.  I just got all of it that I could put together done - it comes in 5 sections and I did the bottom 3, but we have to rent a 10 ft. step ladder to do the top 2 sections and also to decorate the top, so will be picking it up tomorrow...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-28 04:35:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335890,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 04:51:17',NULL,'','All is quiet here.  Both of us are stuffed.  Roe has finally started to pack&#33;&#33;  Will wonders ever cease.<br /><br />I&#39;m doing my &quot;electronics&quot; thing to make sure everything is charged and where I&#39;m going to need it.<br /><br />Lots of rain today and that&#39;s a good thing except for walking the dog.  I think he hates to get him feet wet.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-28 04:51:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335892,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 06:09:33',NULL,'','Hello&#33;<br /><br />I felt ill (heartburnish) this morning and took tums and then once again around noon.  Boy after I ate (and I ate A LOT) it got really worse.  Tums again and what is so weird is that I&#39;m on protonix and have had my gall bladder removed so I don&#39;t know why I&#39;m feeling heartburn.  It happens but I&#39;m just glad I felt well enough to get it all done.  <br /><br />Hope I&#39;m off the next few days from in the kitchen.  I exceeded my budget so we have to be good.  I of course made too much but I cut everything I did in half.  It was really good and maybe I can enjoy more tomorrow when tummy is better.  I guess all the booz I had the day before might have had something to do with my stomach but who knows.<br /><br />I hope I work tomorrow...may not be busy enough and I never remember from year to year.  No shopping for us tomorrow because we both work.  I suppose it&#39;s now time to focus on Christmas.  What a ritual we have...seems most eat and get tree down.  I was just thinking about that today in that when the kids were young we&#39;d do the dinner and then get started on Christmas decorating.  That&#39;s not even an option for me anymore.  <br /><br />Glad everyone had success stories thus far.  <br /><br />Andrea it was good to hear from you...<br /><br />Sorry Falina about the game...<br /><br />Cheryl...Jackie is right...you just keep going and going and going...<br /><br />Ed...glad Roe is finally starting to pack at least for your sake...  hahaha  Can&#39;t believe the rain we had today but it was sooo nice.  Eating our Thanksgiving dinner with the window open and listening to the rain.  Nice little treat that hardly EVER happens.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-28 06:09:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335894,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 08:50:25',NULL,'','Sounds like you all had a super day - I had great fun with the ladies this evening talk to you tomorrow unless you are all out shopping &#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-28 08:50:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335895,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 09:33:21',NULL,'','Shaunna:  Maybe it was those three drinks on &quot;Casino Nite.&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br />I had a double shot of 15 year old Scotch tonight that went straight to my head.  WOW that was good stuff.  <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/bballog2904/Scotch.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Well, all my electronics are set to go and most of the stuff I&#39;m packing is in the guest room.  About 30 minutes tomorrow and I&#39;ll be ready to be &quot;On The Road Again.&quot;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/PennyMc_album/Country%20Music/WillieNelson.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Two sleeps and a wake up and we are out of here.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-28 09:33:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335896,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 11:12:02',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br />Good morning Crazies.    Time to brave the crowds and find some bargains.   I have no idea why I am doing this.  I really am all finished shopping for Christmas but I just can&#39;t miss a bargain if there is one out there.    Our mall is having a pajama party but I don&#39;t think I am brave enough to venture out in my Pj.s    Reminds me of many  years ago when my SIL decided to drive the kids to school in her little shorty baby doll PJ&#39;s and ran right thru a stop sign with a cop in hiding.     He sure got any eyeful that morning.   <br /><br />Once we get home the Christmas decorations are definately coming up stairs.   It&#39;s crunch time now and I have less than 1 week to get ready for Christmas before we leave on vacation.    <br /><br />Have a great day and if you venture out GOOD LUCK<br /><br />Be back later','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 11:12:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335897,274,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 11:26:55',NULL,'','Happy Thanksgiving, everyone&#33;<br /><br />Hope you all had a wonderful and blessed day&#33;&#33;&#33;  We had a nice time at our oldest daughter&#39;s.  She did a great job&#33;  I may make a small turkey meal just for Marc and for me, soon, since we do miss the leftovers.<br /><br />Thanks for all the congratulations on the new grandbaby-to-be.  Jackie, yes, we will both be waiting for the new grandbabies in June.  I will keep your daughters and their babies in my prayers just as I do my own daughter.  <br /><br />Ed and Roe...Bon Voyage...have a wonderful cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Happy shopping tomorrow for all the brave shoppers&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-11-28 11:26:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335904,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 15:20:44',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Good luck to all those bargain hunters out there&#33;  It&#39;s back to work for me.  Everyone be safe and take care&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-28 15:20:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335906,5789,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 15:26:10',NULL,'','Hi everyone hope you all had a good thanksgiving and aren&#39;t suffering for it today.<br /><br />Have been very busy for the last few days but that will now all change. Had to do the dirty deed and layoff the workforce till after the Xmas holidays. Not the most pleasant of tasks at the best of times but bl**dy awful before xmas.<br /><br />Kath is now fully in &quot;Ketosis&quot; and the pounds are starting to drop off. Hope to be able to go out for a few jars in a couple of weeks if this keeps up.<br /><br />Take care all','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-11-28 15:26:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335907,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 16:01:17',NULL,'','Chris - so sorry to hear about the layoffs at work.   That must have been very difficult for you to do.    Hopefully things will pick up and everyone will be called back soon.<br /><br />I survived my Black Friday shopping but just barely.   We made the mistake of going to Walmart for a video do-dad for TJ.   The place was like a zoo which was only fitting since the people were acting like animals.    The aisles were completely blocked and I actually saw people taking things out of other peoples baskets. They did have some good sales but nothing I would ever consider going for again.      <br /><br />On a happier note we then went to our local mall and what a difference.   No lines, no crowds, free coffee and donuts and happy people helping out.    It was like night and day.    It was beginning to get crowded when we left at about 7:15 but we got so much done that we were finished and ready to go home.    <br /><br />Now it is time to go into the basement and start bringing up Christmas.   It&#39;s crunch time at our house so I&#39;d better get moving.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 16:01:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335909,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 16:57:11',NULL,'','Morning Everyone, Just dropping in to say Hiya and Sitting here with a double strength cup of coffee, Annies off shopping with the Oldest Daughter and it&#39;s raining and cool here, Im just gonna watch the comics on tv of Newscasts of people shopping <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  We had a good Family Thanksgiving yesterday and I hope all of you and your family had a good one as well, gotta go get another cup of Coffee, have a safe and Good Weekend, remember to keep a eye out when returniing to your cars for robbers, they are shopping too&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> Ill drop in later&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-28 16:57:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335913,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 17:17:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335909:date=Nov 28 2008, 09&#58;57 AM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Nov 28 2008, 09&#58;57 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335909\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><u> remember to keep a eye out when returniing to your cars for robbers, they are shopping too&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> </u><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Robert - Unfortunately that is very good advice.   We were at the mall earlier and the security guards were offering to walk people to their cars while it was still dark out and they were cautioning against putting packages in your car and then returning to the mall.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 17:17:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335914,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 17:17:33',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy out  as usual and  i am alone this morning oh well, i am baking  cinnamon rolls the armona of it  smell so good heh. i am enjoying being by myself <br />tmorrow i will bring out the christmas stuff  and put up. can&#39;t wait to do that heh.<br />Pappy is enjoying it the peace and quiet  <br /><br />i had good thanksgiving dinner yesterday  got home little late but it was ok. i am not doing black friday shopping  it is risk of my life  i not wanted people to steal my stuff.  <br />i did that long time ago and i got hurt when someone threatened me  so forget it.<br /><br />gotta go  have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-28 17:17:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335915,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 17:25:22',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. We had a good day. Sorry I never got to stop in yesterday to wish you all a happy turkey day just got kind of consumed in other stuff. I’m grateful for all of you, your love and support, and your good thoughts and prayers. There is nowhere else like this………..<br /><br />Today is tree day around here. Hopefully will get most of it done today. Hope all you Black Friday shoppers survive the crowds&#33;<br /><br />Martha sorry to hear your not feeling well. Hurry up and feel better, your cruise is right around the corner.<br /><br />Cheryl glad to hear the stuffing was a success. I never heard of a cooking bag for your crockpot, where do you get them????<br /><br />Marylou sorry to hear the tablecloth came clean…….could have had another cruise. Darn&#33; I give you and Deb tremendous credit for hitting Wally World…….I hate that place at the holidays. The mall sounded much nicer. <br /><br />Ed &amp; Roe have a wonderful time on your cruise.<br /><br />Andrea, glad you popped in. We miss you around here.<br /><br />Chris sorry you had to layoff workers, unfortunately it’s a rotten time of year for it. Congrats to Kath on the weight loss.<br /><br />Robert great advice in these scary times. Unfortunately the economy will bring out more awful people.<br /><br />Glad to hear everyone enjoyed their day. Well off to start testing the lights. Hope you all have a great day. I’ll check back later.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-28 17:25:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335916,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 18:15:27',NULL,'','MaryLou;  We decided to wait to put up the Christmas Tree and other decorations until we return from the cruise.  With two bored kitties in the house, we thought it might be too tempting.  Our friend from down the treet comes in a couple times a day and spends some playtime with them.  But all thos bright shiny things might jus be too tempting.<br /><br />The rain has stopped and the sun is shining so it looks like good weather for our drive tomorrow.<br /><br />Today I&#39;ll take care of all those little last minute stuff like service the pool and add chlorine and adjust the timers so it runs less hours per day and of course clean the filters.  Stuff I normally do anyway, just want to be sure all is well before we shove off.<br /><br />Once we return, I&#39;ll be dragging in the Christmas tree and we will get busy.  Ours is stored in the Garage since we have no basements in this part of the world.<br /><br />No Black Friday shopping for us today.  Our gift to each other is this cruise and most of the family will be receiving gift cards which they seem to like.  We will take a few things with us the Albuquerque so Grandmas can watch her grand kids open something that she gave them.  Since we are driving that&#39;s no big deal.  Puff will be going with us on that trip.  The kids love having him around at Christmas.  He helps them open packages, etc.  Speaking of Puff, it&#39;s time to get him out for his morning walk.<br /><br />Jackie:  Did you watch any of the National Dog Show yesterday.  The Shih Tzu walked half way around the ring and just sat down, was not going anywhere.  The handler tried to sweet talk her into moving and then she laid down.&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> The Judge finally to the handler she could pick her up and carry her.  These little guys and gals sure have their own minds and are more that a little stubborn.<br /><br />Enough for now,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-28 18:15:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335917,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 18:58:49',NULL,'','Good morning everybody&#33;<br />It sounds like everybody had a great Thanksgiving - we did too&#33;&#33;<br />Jackie - our hostess also &quot;brined&quot; her turkey. It was the best turkey we ever had&#33; DH and DS ate half of it, I think-LOL&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I’m grateful for all of you, your love and support, and your good thoughts and prayers. There is nowhere else like this………..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->(from Rose)<br />Right back at you, Rose and all of my other friends here <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />I&#39;m not doing any &quot;Black Friday&quot; shopping but still have to get some groceries in (just finished my list). That&#39;s one problem with not hosting - no leftovers&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ll be back later&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-28 18:58:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335918,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 19:08:09',NULL,'','Good morning all.  We will be off to do errands once I wake up enough to get ready.  I normally avoid the stores like the plague on Black Friday, but my MIL called the other day and asked if I would go to Penneys today.  They have a rolling backpack on sale that she wants to get Scotty, so she wants me to go get it so she doesn&#39;t have to ship it here.  So, I guess we will be standing in line with everyoe else, providing they have any left.  We also have to go to Lowes, Barnes &amp; Nobles, to the sheriff&#39;s dept. to renew our concealed handgun permits, and to get the ladder for the Christmas tree.  It is sunny but cold here, how is the weather in your neck of the woods???','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-28 19:08:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335919,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 19:15:55',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Boy am I stuffed&#33;  Ate way too much yesterday but it sure was good.  Dylan was cute and he learned how to put olives on his fingers but wouldn&#39; eat them.<br />I had put the turkey in and decided to check on after 4 hours and it was done.  Sure am glad I looked or we would have had a dried turkey.  The directions said to cook for 5 1/2 hours.<br />Hope all you early shoppers are suriving.  I won&#39;t go out again...did it once and someone stole a gift right out of my hands and people are so rude.  May have to pay a few more dollars but I think it worth it.<br />Today I am just taking it easy and going to enjoy the peace and quiet.  Will start on the decorations tomorrow.<br />What can I say about the Seahawks....not much.  At this point I think they need to look to next year.<br /><br />Sounds like everyone a wondeful day with family and friends.<br /><br />Everyone have a great day.  Will check back in later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-28 19:15:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335920,2658,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 19:21:20',NULL,'','Hello Everyone from  a plus 2C or 35F Montreal. We are in Nova Scotia for the weekend looking for a house. Our home here has been &quot;sold&quot;. Actually a fair bid was made and we accepted it based on finding a home in NS. We have 6 houses to see on our visit and hopefully find one that meets our needs.<br />Have a great weekend everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-11-28 19:21:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335929,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 20:17:10',NULL,'','Good Luck, James with your house hunting.<br /><br />Cheryl: bright and sunny here this morning, but only 49 degrees at the moment.  Will get into the upper sixties as the day goes by.  Which is a good thing, since I have to service our pool in preparation for our departure at zero dark thirty in the AM.<br /><br />All the electronics that need to be installed in the SUV have been put in place and I filled the gas tank last night.  Next step will be to get it loaded with our luggage.<br /><br />I think I could live on a cruise ship with no problem.  DW would have a problem unless she could talk to her two children every day.  As they say the difference between a rottweiler and an Italian mother is that eventually the rottweiler will turn loose.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i128/rhibbs/zbRottweiler.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Kind of like Sarah&#39;s Pit Bull and Hockey Mom joke.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-28 20:17:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335932,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 20:39:26',NULL,'','Ed - sending good wishes to you and Roe for a really great cruise.  Safe travels to the port and home again. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Wish I was going. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />James good luck to you on the house hunting.  Hope you find just the right one.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-28 20:39:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335934,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 21:03:04',NULL,'','Happy Friday Everyone&#33;<br /><br />To all those out shopping GOOD LUCK&#33;&#33;&#33;  I quit trying to shop on Black Friday a long time ago...it just isn&#39;t worth it to me.  Too many crazy people out there for me.  I saw on CNN where a Wal-mart employee was killed when shoppers broke down the doors:<br /><br />VALLEY STREAM (WABC) -- A Wal-Mart employee died and four others were hurt in the Black Friday rush to get into the Valley Stream store this morning. <br />The injuries occurred as the shoppers crammed into the Wal-Mart when the doors opened at 5 a.m. <br />Police said the shoppers knocked the man to the ground at 5:03 a.m., three minutes after the store opened.<br />A 34-year-old Wal-Mart employee suffered an apparent heart attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. <br />Story continues belowAdvertisement<br /> An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.<br />Four others were also hurt in the crush, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors determined her baby was fine. <br />The store was closed to incoming shoppers following the incident. Those already inside were escorted out with their purchases. <br />The ensuing emergency activity clogged the Green Acres Mall parking lot.<br />Shoppers around the country lined up early outside stores Friday in the annual bargain hunting ritual known as Black Friday. It got that name because it&#39;s historically been the day when stores broke into profitability for the full year. <br />Nassau County police were at the scene investigating. <br />Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in Bentonville, Ark., called the incident a &quot;tragic situation&quot; and said the employee came from a temporary agency and was doing maintenance work at the store. <br />&quot;The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority,&quot; said Wal-Mart representative Dan Fogleman. &quot;Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families at this difficult time. At this point, facts are still being assembled <br /><br /><br />I think I will stay at home&#33;<br /><br />have a good day everyone and stay safe  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> ...<br /><br /><br />Joey - miss you good buddy&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-28 21:03:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335939,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 21:49:02',NULL,'','Where is Valley Stream?? <br /><br />What a shame.  Stress can be a killer and I can only imagine the stress the employees are under with all the shopping crazed shoppers charging around.<br /><br />Makes me think of the &quot;feeding frenzy&quot; at St. Thomas liquor stores just before the ship sails.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii64/caseythepirate/CaptainMorganGirl.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Making slow progress.  We got Roe&#39;s two floor length gowns packed and pretty much all my stuff is in my suitcase except for formal wear.  Put new batteries in our walkie talkies.  Have not used them in years, but what the heck may as well take them.<br /><br />later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-28 21:49:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335940,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 21:54:17',NULL,'','Wow - Black Friday sounds awful - guess we willw ait until next week lol.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Shopping.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-28 21:54:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335943,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 22:22:04',NULL,'','Hi Andrea....good to hear from you.<br /><br />Miss you around here.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-28 22:22:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335944,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 22:43:25',NULL,'','<b>Jenn</b> - I can <i>definitely</i> relate to &#39;Maxine&#39; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br />Hi <b>Andrea</b> - good to see you posting&#33; So tragic about that Wal-Mart employee.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - glad you had a great Thanksgiving. It&#39;s always more fun with young children around&#33;<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - I am so jealous&#33; Have a fabulous time&#33;&#33; I could definitely live on a cruise ship.<br /><br /><b>James</b> - congrats on selling the house&#33; Where in NS are you looking?<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I don&#39;t envy you fighting the crowds.....but if it&#39;s for Scotty then it&#39;s worth it <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />We&#39;re still going on our brewpub/dinner run tonight but I&#39;m definitely not having a big dinner. I think I&#39;m still full from yesterday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-28 22:43:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335945,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 22:46:28',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335939:date=Nov 28 2008, 01&#58;49 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Nov 28 2008, 01&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335939\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Where is Valley Stream?? <br /><br />What a shame.  Stress can be a killer and I can only imagine the stress the employees are under with all the shopping crazed shoppers charging around.<br /><br />later,<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />can&#39;t tell for sure...found the story on CNN&#39;s home page...it was from WABC New York so the store must be from the New York - Tri -State area.<br /><br />P.S.  I never actually saw the story reported...bec. of what has happened in India, I just saw the news scrawl across the bottom of the screen.','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-28 22:46:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335946,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 23:01:25',NULL,'','Valley Stream is in Long Island, NY.    What a sensless tragedy.      When we left wal-mart this morning I remarked to Deb that if the Fire Department ever came by they would have closed the store immediately due to the crowds inside.   It was really a fire hazard.    Every single aisle in the store was blocked with merchandise, people and shopping carts.   Our particular wal-mart was open all night but the sales didn&#39;t start til 5AM.   All the &quot;big&quot; sales items were in the aisles and wrapped in bubble wrap so you couldn&#39;t get them until an employee came around after 5AM and opened the wrappings.   So people were just standing there, blocking the aisles and waiting and pushing and shoving and cutting in line.      <br /><br />Andrea - good to see you on the dock.   We sure do miss you around here.    I hope you had a good holiday and all is well with you.<br /><br />Ed - sounds like you are all set and ready to go.    Have a terrific cruise - we can&#39;t wait to hear all about it when you return.    Your packing systems seems to be like mine &quot;what the heck we just might need it.&quot;  lol<br /><br />Joey - we are missing you&#33;&#33;   We just might have to send out the Cruise Crazies  posse to look for you.<br /><br />Cheryl - if someone told me years ago that I would brave the black friday crowds to get something for my grandchild I would have told them they were nuts.    Fast forward til I became a grandma and I&#39;m out with all the other crazy people for the kids.   Hope you got what your MIL wanted for Scotty.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 23:01:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335947,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 23:13:02',NULL,'','HI to everybody&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> I&#39;ve missed you all too&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ve had a good thanksgiving...finally calming down a bit around here.  Things are pretty good around here, no complaints.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />  We don&#39;t have my friend&#39;s little girl today so it is just us.  My friend&#39;s dad is still hanging on, still in ICU.<br /><br />Not much planned for the weekend...just hang around and see what happens.  That is the way I like it. <br /><br />Andrea   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-28 23:13:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335949,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 23:29:23',NULL,'','Well like Maxine I turned over and went back to sleep until 8.... but unlike Maxine I was then tempted to go and conquer those bargains.<br /><br />My first stop was Linens n Things to check on my Cuisinart &quot;Griddler&quot; - there were only two left on the shelf and they were going for 30% off, so I grabbed one.  Then I found modular furniture (wooden cubes that you assemble) at Michael&#39;s for scrap booking.  They were selling for 40% off and I had a 50% off entire purchase coupon, so it cost me next to nothing for 3 cubes.... my deal of the day&#33;&#33;&#33;  Then I picked up 5 smallish items at Joann&#39;s, which were on sale for 50% off, I then produced my 50% of coupon and walked out of the store for the 5 items for &#036;3.00&#33;   Next stop was Babies R Us.. to pick up more baby items for Candice - her shower is next week.<br />After that I went to WalMart - it was already after 1pm but the sale items marked 5am - 1pm were still out and about.... so I picked up some toys for the grandkids for Christmas, without having to be run over, stolen from or killed&#33;  And they still honored the prices even though it was 2 pm.<br />Finally I got a wonderful Canon photo printer and scanner (wireless) from Best Buy for &#036;99 and saved &#036;50&#33;<br /><br />That&#39;s it, I&#39;m shopped out and done. Now DH has to set up the printer and then tomorrow he&#39;ll assemble my new scrap booking storage units..... they&#39;re too cool&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-28 23:29:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335950,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 23:38:48',NULL,'','WTG shoppers&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Guess I will catch it on the evening news.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-28 23:38:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335953,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-28 23:44:58',NULL,'','You got some great deals there Jackie.     Maybe we should have waited and gone later in the day but I&#39;m sure they had to close down the parking lot at some point during the day.  At 5AM they were already parking in the grocery store across the street and walking over.   We only got a spot because of my handicapped sticker.    <br /><br />Glad you got the griddler.    Enjoy using it.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-28 23:44:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335965,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 00:22:09',NULL,'','James congrats on selling your home&#33; Good luck with the house hunting.<br /><br />Andrea I heard about the incident at Walmart. Howie lived right near there years ago. How sad…….so much for good cheer and goodwill towards men this holiday season. My DD works at Sam’s &amp; she was in charge of WiiFits games, they sold out and people were cursing her and giving her a hard time. <br /><br />Ed hope you and Roe have a wonderful cruise&#33; <br /><br />Jackie sounds like you had a good day shopping. How wonderful that you didn’t have any problems. Hope you love the griddler&#33;<br /><br />About ½ way done with the lights on our tree. Needed a break……<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-29 00:22:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335969,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 00:26:19',NULL,'','MaryLou - the parking became much better as the day wore on.... which is a good thing because my feet were killing me.  Yes tonight is Thanksgiving dinner leftovers but maybe tomorrow I&#39;ll get to do something on the griddler.  It makes wonderful quesedillas and pressed Cuban sandwiches.<br /><br />Ed - I missed the dog show... yes exactly - Shih Tzu&#39;s and their attitude&#33;  Here&#39;s wishing you and Roe the most amazing cruise.  You&#39;re going to one of our favorite destinations and I&#39;m really looking forward to hearing all about the Sapphire.  Have a blast&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m now sitting in my lazyboy with my glass of Pinot Grigio and Tony is working on the set up of the photo printer.... of course it has to be so complex.. go figure&#33;  He&#39;s enjoying the challenge after chilling and sitting watching movies all day.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-29 00:26:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335984,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 00:43:41',NULL,'','Have been busy watching the squirrels vs blue jays in today Peanut Bowl lol<br /><br />So far it&#39;s Jay 13 - Squirrels 9<br /><br />Those jays are really aggressive.<br /><br />Posted some photos of the squirrel invasion on the general board.<br /><br />Off the sand the walls and prepe for painting.<br /><br />Catch you later - enjoy your day&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-29 00:43:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335986,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 02:26:11',NULL,'','Hi all.  Taking a break and putting my feet up.  I have been working on the tree the past few hours.  I have to get the top 4 ft. or so decorated before the rented ladder has to go back tomorrow morning.  Greg has been helping me and he never decorates.  We went to Penney&#39;s to get the things my MIL wanted us to, and obviously they have different ads and carry different things in different parts of the country as they had neither of the things she wanted and they were not in the sale ad here.  I even asked a clerk and she said they did not carry them.  However, we did find a few bargains - They had CARS stuff for 60% off.  They had a suitcase on wheels with Lightning McQueen on it and also a remote controlled Lightning McQueen.  They were both reg. &#036;40 each, and so would be &#036;16 apiece and they had some &#036;25 SpongeBob pajamas for &#036;8 - these prices were supposed to only be good until 1:00 and it was about noon then.  Anyway, we got in the very long line and waited.  I figured out it should be &#036;40 plus tax.  When it was our turn, we got sent to a register with a very hateful clerk.  Okay, I realize it had probably already been a long day for her at that point but she was very unpleasant.  They had the sale flyers laying on the counter and they had a coupon for &#036;10 off a &#036;50 purchase or &#036;15 off a &#036;75 purchase,  I commented that I guess neither would work for us and she gave an exasperated sigh and said something about &quot;well, I guess I can check if you insist&quot;.  I didn&#39;t expect her to do it all.  Anyway, I heard 2 beeps when she scanned the flyer and then she said &quot;that will be &#036;18.33&quot;.  I said that could not be right as the the remote control car or the suitcase would be that, with tax, by themselves.  She informed me that she does not make mistakes.  So, I paid her and when we got to the truck, I pulled the receipt out of the bag and saw that the computer had taken both coupons and deducted an addtional &#036;25.  I am surprised that it even took one as it didn&#39;t total &#036;50.  So, guess I did get some real bargains.  Then we went to lunch and then to Border&#39;s to get a book on low glycemic foods.  Saw a sign that Judy Collins was going to be there sometime today.  About that time, a white headed woman and her entourage walked right in front of us, brushing up against me.  I looked at her face and lo and behold, it was her.  I had no idea she was white headed now.  Then we went to Lowe&#39;s, and made a stop by Sunbelt to pick up the ladder and then came home.  Greg is at PetSmart right now because we forgot to make that stop.  Well, best get back to my decorating....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-29 02:26:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335989,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 03:28:24',NULL,'','Good job, Cheryl&#33;<br /><br />The store where I do my major grocery shopping is &quot;Meijer&quot;. It&#39;s kind of like a Super Wal-Mart of  the Great Lakes States. Anyway, I was surprised that it wasn&#39;t at all busy today&#33;.....and they had alot of sale stuff. I&#39;m thinking that it was probably real busy earlier though.<br /><br />I&#39;ve got to get my outdoor decorations put up. I usually do it all but with my vertigo problems I&#39;m not doing the stuff that requires climbing a ladder. I found these really nice blue LED icicle lights on sale and I can&#39;t wait to see what they look like. We&#39;re expecting a big snow storm Sunday so I better get the outdoor stuff done tomorrow&#33; The indoor stuff I can put up during the week no matter what the weather.<br /><br />I hope everybody&#39;s enjoying their evening&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-29 03:28:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335993,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 03:44:16',NULL,'','Jackie think I&#39;ll join you in a glass of wine. Finally got the lights on the tree but I&#39;ve had it for today. Tomorrow I&#39;ll do the ornaments and Sunday under the tree and the rest of the house. Enjoy everyone&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-29 03:44:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(335994,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 03:47:08',NULL,'','The setup of this new printer has kicked both Tony&#39;s and my butts...... what kind of a degree is necessary to setup these new fangaled electronics anyhow???  After a much needed call to their Technical Support we have eventually got it up and running&#33;  Now I don&#39;t have the energy to play with the photo&#39;s and print..... so this will be tomorrow&#39;s project.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-29 03:47:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336009,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 04:07:16',NULL,'','Hi all,<br />Been watching movies most of the afternoon.  Really some good Christmas ones.  Dh don&#39;t into them to much so I like to watch when he isn&#39;t home.  Will start on my decorating and putting up the tree tomorrow.  Last year we bought a new artificial tree with the lights on it already.  Sure do like that better.<br /><br />Don&#39;t know about the rest of you but I am still full from yesterday and I have all these leftovers.  Looks like we will be eating turkey for a few more days.<br /><br />Jackie good luck tomorrow with the new printer.<br /><br />Everyone enjoy your evenings.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-29 04:07:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336011,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 04:21:11',NULL,'','Good Evening&#33;<br /><br />I thought twice and called my boss and told him I was too exhausted from yesterday to work.  I had the roughest time with heartburn and finally think it&#39;s getting somewhat better now.  I have watched countless Tivo&#39;d shows on the couch today.  Hope I feel better tomorrow.  Steve is offering to &quot;do dinner&quot; tonight and seems pretty proud of his microwave skills.  Tomorrow is 10X points at our local casino so I guess we will go there tomorrow night for a few minutes.  <br /><br />Everyone have a great night&#33;  Ed...I&#39;m thinking of you and Roe and how much fun you are going to have.  <br /><br />TTYL','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-29 04:21:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336013,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 04:47:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=335994:date=Nov 28 2008, 08&#58;47 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 28 2008, 08&#58;47 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=335994\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->The setup of this new printer has kicked both Tony&#39;s and my butts...... what kind of a degree is necessary to setup these new fangaled electronics anyhow???  After a much needed call to their Technical Support we have eventually got it up and running&#33;  Now I don&#39;t have the energy to play with the photo&#39;s and print..... so this will be tomorrow&#39;s project.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Congrats on getting it done Tony &amp; Jackie. I&#39;d have sent my son over.......ask a kid, they understand all these new fangled things. Howie still can&#39;t use the cell phone camera and I&#39;m almost as bad. LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-29 04:47:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336027,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 07:04:05',NULL,'','Well what an unusual trip this has been.  I found out a secret about my mother today that I never knew, and I&#39;m still reeling from the shock.  You think you know someone, and then something like this.  Perhaps the signs were there, and I never noticed them, or chose to ignore them.  But today I stumbled across unmistakable evidence about the truth, and when I confronted her, she had no choice but to confess.  The fact of the matter is that my mother<br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->whom I&#39;ve known for nearly 45 years<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->that sweet little old Texas lady<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->who gave birth to me<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->is actually a<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->red hatter&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><img src=\"http://s344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/TIA171069-772_d.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Guess that makes me a real SORH&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Any advice on how to deal with this revelation would be greatly appreciated...<br />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-29 07:04:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336028,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 07:22:40',NULL,'','That is <!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->hilarious<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->, Kevin&#33; I&#39;m sure Jenn could give you some advice&#33; Glad you had a good <i>and</i> safe trip&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-29 07:22:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336041,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 07:57:17',NULL,'','OMG Kevin, how will you ever cope???  How is the weather there?  It is snowing here right now.<br /><br />I had all kinds of things for Greg to do while we had the &quot;big ladder&quot;.  Our ceiling fans in both the formal living room and the family room are very high up.  We have 20 ft. ceilings in both of those rooms and the fan hangs down on a rod, probably about 5-6 ft. down.  Anyway, the globes on the light fixtures were the frilly ones that I picked out when we had the house built 11 yrs. ago.  I passed that froofy, lacy stage some time ago but the light fixtures remained.  We went to Lowe&#39;s today and bought all new globes and got rid of those old ones.  Also I had a framed Texas flag that hung up high in our western themed family room, probably about 12 ft. up or so, and I wanted to take it down and hang a big picture of horses, so he got to do that this evening also.  The flag will now go in Scotty&#39;s cowboy themed bedroom.<br /><br />Ed, if you see this before you and Roe head out in the morning, I hope you have a marvelous and relaxing cruise.  Looking forward to seeing the pics...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-29 07:57:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336046,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 12:49:51',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 29TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   It sounds like everyone had a great holiday and all are now busy getting ready for Christmas.   Our tree is up and the lights and decorations are on but still need to do all the red bows so that will keep my busy for several hours today.     The rest of the house still needs to be done and outside is still waiting to be finished.    We won&#39;t be putting up all our inflatables this year so that will save some time but the wreath will have to go up on the roof peak and hopefully the icicles around the whole house.   We will see how much gets done this weekend.   Jim works right up until Wednesday so what doesn&#39;t get done now most likely will not get done at all.   <br /><br />Ed - in case you check in before you leave - travel safe and have a great cruise.   You and Roe deserve a rest after all that has been going on in your lives.<br /><br />James - good luck with your house hunting.     We have been to Nova Scotia several times and it is really beautiful there.    You certainly sold your present home fast.     Why are you heading to NS - do you have family there or are you just ready for a change.   <br /><br />Kevin - glad you had a good trip but sorry about the deep dark secret you found out about your Mom.   Didn&#39;t you ever get a bit suspicious when she was always out having a great time?   <br /><br />Cheryl - hope you got all your chores done before the ladder has to go back.  Both my kids have those high cathedral ceilings so I know what a chore it is even to change a light bulb.    All of the homes in Dave&#39;s development have those high ceilings so the neighbors all chipped in and bought one of those huge ladders so he doesn&#39;t have to go the rental route any longer.     The pick a week and all help each other do the high work for the holidays.<br /><br />Jackie - enjoy your new printer.    I&#39;m glad you finally got it up and running.   We don&#39;t even bother with those installations any more, we wait for David to come and visit.   We still have a new video camera that we can&#39;t get the discs to format on.    <br /><br />Jenn, Rose, Steve, Falina, Deb, Shaunna, Shari, Robert, Andrea, Joey, Chris, Carmen I hope you all have a great weekend but I really must get a move on and start on those bows.   I&#39;ll be back later to chat a bit.<br /><br />Make today special','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-29 12:49:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336053,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 15:14:03',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...OMG...what can I say&#33;  hehe<br /><br />Going to try my hand at going back to work again today.  Stomach is better (I think).  Everyone have a great weekend&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-29 15:14:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336054,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 15:55:07',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took pappy out as usually it was beauitful <br />i am not feeling well myself  as my tummy hurts <br /><br />i will be ok  i will relax  today <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-29 15:55:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336058,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 16:12:15',NULL,'','Sitting here thinking about Ed &amp; Rose traveling to the port..... wish it was me - we are far overdue on a Mexican Riviera cruise&#33;&#33;  I know they&#39;re going to have a blast on that gorgeous ship.<br /><br />Well it&#39;s a bit of an anti-climax today.... no Thanksgiving cooking and visitors, no outrageous shopping trips - just Darby &amp; Joan hanging out at home. Tony does have the project of putting together my scrap booking storage units, though.<br /><br />Sue - hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />Shaunna - glad you are eventually feeling better.  Don&#39;t donate too much money to the Casino  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Kevin - who would have thought that Mom was a Red Hatter.  I hear they have lots of fun&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well now you have additional things to put on her gift list... they like lots of red hats&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-29 16:12:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336069,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 16:20:55',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />Of course I&#39;ll check in before departing. it&#39;s 6:15 here.  Roe is just getting out of the shower and I&#39;m heading to MickeyD&#39;s for Sausage, Egg and Cheese McMuffins and coffee (senior of course).  This is our typical on the road again breakfast.<br /><br />We will then drop Puff of with our neighbor and his two Golden girl friends who are waiting for him.  Then we will be on the road to San Pedro.<br /><br />Thanks to all for all the good wishes.<br /><br />Time to get out their and get &quot;Piped Aboard.&quot;<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-29 16:20:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336070,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 16:30:06',NULL,'','Good Saturday morning Crazies. Back to tackling the tree and some laundry today. May head out to dinner tonight. <br /><br />Welcome back Kevin. Your mom’s a red hatter…..LOL&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Jenn will love it&#33;<br /><br />Marylou good luck finishing your decorating. It’s always hard to get ready when you have a cruise pending. I have just the opposite have to take it all down before we get to cruise. Don’t want to come home to tax season and all the Christmas decorations as well as all the dirty laundry.<br /><br />Shaunna hope you feel better today. <br /><br />Sue sorry your not feeling well either. Hope your better later.<br /><br />Ed &amp; Roe have a marvelous trip&#33;<br /><br />Well off to check my e-mail and grab another cup of coffee. Hope all the Crazies have a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-29 16:30:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336072,5137,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 17:08:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336041:date=Nov 28 2008, 11&#58;57 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 28 2008, 11&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336041\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->OMG Kevin, how will you ever cope???  How is the weather there?  It is snowing here right now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Cheryl: It&#39;s been kind of rainy, and 40s - 60s.  Glad I got out of town befor the snow hit.  We&#39;re coming home tommorow, so, you and Greg try to heat things up for us, okay?&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />On the way down, Sharon got a call from her doctor&#39;s office.  Turns out the test results she had before we left were positive......STREP&#33;  On top of that, the doc had phoned in a prescription to a Walgreens back in Colorado.  Well Sharon worked the phones and her brother found a Walgreens for us. She called ahead and they transferred to prescription.  We wound up spending the night at a motel because she didn&#39;t want to expose her brother&#39;s 3 yr olds to her germs. My mom went through chemo a few years back, and has a weak immne system, so we decided not to go see her on Thanksgiving as planned.  So everything got flip flopped around, but we&#39;ve managed to work through it.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-11-29 17:08:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336073,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 17:38:54',NULL,'','Kevin, sorry you didn&#39;t get to see your family as planned.... oh well these thing happen&#33;  Take care driving in that snow on the way home.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-29 17:38:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336074,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 18:14:46',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debGM/kerstmangoodmorning.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />A beautiful sunny day here - a rarity in our neck of the woods in November. We&#39;re supposed to get a rain and snow mix storm starting tomorrow and continuing through Monday&#33; DH has made sure the snow blower is ready to go.<br /><br />We (DH &amp; I) were going to go to a mall today but DH did something to his back and it hurts to walk. So unless it works itself out we&#39;re not going. I don&#39;t go to this particular mall by myself - too many &quot;incidents&quot; there. Their anchor stores are Macy&#39;s, Sears and JC Penney. He was also going to help me with the outdoor decorations.........maybe tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />Kevin - sorry about you having a &#39;flip-flopped&#39; Thanksgiving but it sounds like you worked it out&#33; Have a safe trip home&#33;<br /><br />Well, if we&#39;re not going to the mall there are a million other things around here to do&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day all&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-29 18:14:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336077,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 20:14:56',NULL,'','Quick check in.  Got the tree put up now I need to decorate it.  Then I will decorate the rest of the house.  Watching a movie will do all of this plus did the dishes.<br /><br />OMG&#33; Kevin a red hatter?  How cool is that.  Now, you and Jenn really have something to talk about.<br /><br />Movie is back on.  Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-29 20:14:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336078,2549,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 20:16:28',NULL,'','hey everyone just a note to say hello <br /><br />we have left Paris ( very sad even though it was cold )<br /><br />now in barcelona... Joey staying at the same hotel you guys stayed last time... Jackie i think you guys did too right ?? we board Monday morning .. took the around the city bus today will go back see the things Micheal wants to see tomorrow.. it was rainy today to stop and get off ..  <br /><br />Jackie have you been on the BRILLANCE of the seas with RCCL.. i saw an Egypt cruise thats a dang good price for a balcony room and if i go alone its not to bad... so i was just wondering...<br /><br />well i hope all had a nice turday day ... we went out to eat in paris and they had turkey on the menu ... but i had to have something different.. i will get turkey when i get home.....<br /> <br />not sure where to go for dinner tonight <br /><br />Jackie Joey any suggestions for food here in  barcelona ?? we have one more day for eats .. tomorrow night we are having a group meet for dinner at a restuarant called CITRUS.. i found the restaurant and the menu looks great i think there will be around 26 tomorrow night <br /><br />well going to go for now ... everyone take care will post pic when i get home ...<br /><br />Tonia<br /> <br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-11-29 20:16:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336080,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 20:56:21',NULL,'','Happy Saturday everyone,<br /><br />Just a quick HI to everybody...not much going on here, thankfully&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hope to have a quite day and go out dinner tonight, really tired of leftovers&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL<br /><br />Catcha all later...<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br /><br />P.S.  I miss my Joey   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-29 20:56:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336092,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 22:04:48',NULL,'','I&#39;m taking a break from trying to make some order from this chaos.    It seems to be getting worse instead of better.   The tree is 90% done and the village is finished but have so much more to do.    <br /><br />Tonia - great to hear from you.    Enjoy your cruise.     I haven&#39;t been on the Brilliance but will be on the Jewel (same class) next week.   <br /><br />Deb - I hope DH&#39; s back is better.   All that lifting is probably not the best thing for it.   <br /><br />Kevin - so sorry to hear that Sharon is sick and you had to alter your plans.   Hope she is feeling better.<br /><br />Well Jim is back with the extension chords.   Why he had to go buy 2 more when we have a whole box full of them is beyond me, but it gave me a break.    Back to work.   <br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-29 22:04:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336093,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 22:27:23',NULL,'','Hi all.  I am just sitting here with my feet up.  All the decorating and the cooking for Thanksgiving finally hit me.  Places hurt today that I didn&#39;t even know existed.  I made about 100 trips up and down that 10 ft. ladder yesterday so guess my legs got a good workout and they are telling me about it today.  Our youngest son came up today and we just got back from going to Olive Garden and now he and his dad are playing MX vs. ATV&#39;s on the Wii.  Think I am going to take a break today and will get back to my decorationg while hubby is off riding with his friends tomorrow.  We got several inches of snow thusfar and it is still snowing lightly.  Kevin, you may be okay - my son lives down south too, and he said there is not nearly as much snow there as we have...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-29 22:27:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336094,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 22:28:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336092:date=Nov 29 2008, 03&#58;04 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 29 2008, 03&#58;04 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336092\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb - I hope DH&#39; s back is better.   All that lifting is probably not the best thing for it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks, Mary Lou&#33; We&#39;re a fine pair - I can&#39;t climb on ladders or stools in case I move the wrong way and get vertigo and he&#39;s got a back problem now - it&#39;s not going away. I&#39;ve tried to get some decorating started indoors but I&#39;m even limited with that. At least DS can help get the stuff down from the attic. Oh well....it will get done eventually&#33;.....some how <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->**<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#008000--><span style=\"color:#008000\"><!--/coloro-->I would love to see photos of everybody&#39;s hard work with their decorations and lights - indoors and out&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->**<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <br /><br /><br />I will post mine whenever I get it done.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-29 22:28:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336095,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 22:41:39',NULL,'','<b>Hiya yall&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Just checking in well did anyone scarf up on some good deals?? Ive been looking for Luggage, but shoot it&#39;s not that a great of a deal even on sale,jeez cant they help some needy Travelers Out&#33;&#33; LOL&#33;&#33;Im watching  Missouri and Kansas football game it&#39;s a good one, Im waiting for Oklahoma and Oklahoma state tonight, Best wishes to all and have a restful weekend&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-29 22:41:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336098,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-29 23:55:36',NULL,'','Kevin sorry to hear Sharon isn&#39;t well. Hope she&#39;s feeling better. Drive careful&#33;<br /><br />Tonia you&#39;ll love Brillance, I&#39;ve been on 2 of her sisters Radiance and Jewel, great class of ships.<br /><br />Hi Andrea&#33; Glad to hear things are peaceful.....knock on wood&#33;<br /><br />Marylou sounds like your getting there.<br /><br />Cheryl keep those feet up&#33;<br /><br />Deb sorry to hear DH hurt his back. Maybe a good nights sleep and some moist heat will help.<br /><br />Falina are you watching holiday movies? I want to see the one on Hallmark tonight a 9.<br /><br />Hi Robert.<br /><br />DD showed up to help put the decorations on the tree. It was nice to spend time with her and reminisce about each ornament. At the end of  the year we buy lots of high end stuff and we love opening them to see what you got as we forget. Well better get myself together, we&#39;re going to dinner with DD and her BF. Have a great evening all&#33;<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-29 23:55:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336099,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 00:20:34',NULL,'','Tonia - yes we stayed at the Continental Palacete as well.... loved it - we had a little walk down into private balcony off our bedroom with a table and chairs.... we sat out there and people watched - great&#33;<br />With regards to restaurants, both times we have stayed in Barcelona we have eaten at those open restaurants on Las Ramblas.... their food is outstanding and it&#39;s great being right in the hub and watching the folks walk by.  We can eat at any closed style restaurant back home... I&#39;m a huge paella lover an they make the BEST&#33;&#33;<br />I haven&#39;t been on the Brilliance - but you&#39;ve heard from Rose who has, and says that it&#39;s great.  I think we&#39;re going to find more and more awesome cruise deals... don&#39;t you?<br />Keep warm and safe&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 00:20:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336100,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 00:28:15',NULL,'','Deb... sorry to hear about hubby&#39;s back - I know all about sore back - tell him to rest, rest and rest... also use ice packs - they work the best.<br /><br />I haven&#39;t even started with my Christmas decorations, DH says it&#39;s a waste of time because we&#39;re not planning on having anyone over for Christmas.... but I love decorating my home - we&#39;ve quit doing the thousands and thousands of lights outside though.<br /><br />I&#39;m still knitting - the baby shower is a week away so I need to finish all my projects.<br /><br />Tony put together the scrap booking storage cubes:  one has 4 drawers, another has three large drawers and the other has five shelves - they look great, I just wish I had bought more of them&#33;<br /><br />Well I&#39;m over turkey - we&#39;ve done the leftovers and had the turkey soup..... we&#39;re now turkeyed out&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 00:28:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336116,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 02:10:06',NULL,'','Taking a break from painting - it really stinks in her - oil base.<br /><br />Great colour thought - like cafe au lait - very soothing.<br /><br />And it matches the streaks in my hair so if I hit the wall couple of times it won&#39;t show&#33;<br /><br />It sounds liek you guys are all busy with your Christmas decorations.  We got some white floating row cover sow e wilhave &quot;snow&quot; in the yard - a least until it gets muddy.<br /><br />Kev - it&#39;s hard to give birth to a red hatter - especailly if it has a big brim -  touques and berets are fine but the ten gallon ones are really tough to push out VBG<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Red%20Hats/redhatladyfriends.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Off to games for a bit - hagd','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 02:10:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336119,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 02:15:40',NULL,'','Have a few minutes so thought I&#39;s better check-in.<br /><br />We were supposed to go to the theater tonight but neither one of us feels that good so we will pass.<br /><br />Been busy so far this weekend, got the oil changed in both cars, put up the outside Christmas lights, mowed the leaves all yesterday.  Did some Christmas shopping today.  Everyone out of town is getting a gift basket&#33;  I&#39;m getting lazy the older I get besides the shipping of presents costs almost as much as the presents.<br /><br />It has rained/snowed all day today and is supposed to turn over to all snow tonight but it&#39;s too warm for much accumulation.<br /><br />Have a Birhday party/dinner tomorrow night for Kim who works for Lynda.  Just what I want to do.<br /><br />Monday is the big day&#33;  Have an appointment to sign up for Medicare and have to contact my pension company to get the ball rolling on starting my pension.  Must be getting old&#33;<br /><br />Hope all have had a good weekend so far.  Will check back tomorrow when I get a chance.','lashl','lashl','2008-11-30 02:15:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336125,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 03:40:27',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336100:date=Nov 29 2008, 05&#58;28 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 29 2008, 05&#58;28 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336100\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb... sorry to hear about hubby&#39;s back - I know all about sore back - tell him to rest, rest and rest... also use ice packs - they work the best.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks <b>Jackie</b>&#33; He&#39;s got moist heat on it now ( and drinking some &#39;liquid&#39; pain killer-LOL) and says it feels real good&#33; He injured his back about 15 years ago and had to have physical therapy and manipulation, but he says this is no where near that pain. He just moved the wrong way and he felt a twinge and the rest is history  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />  Hopefully it will work it&#39;s way out.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - I think your rain/snow stuff is headed our way. We&#39;re on the outer edge of the (predicted) storm so probably will get mostly rain. North of us is supposed to get 6 - 10 inches of snow.<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - I hope you have fans running and windows open with that oil-based paint&#33;<br /><br />I just got my Christmas wine glasses out and poured myself a Shiraz - CHEERS&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 03:40:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336126,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 04:20:34',NULL,'','Enjoy your wine Debbie. I don&#39;t have holiday wine glasses.......maybe I&#39;ll go to pier 1 and see if they have any.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 04:20:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336127,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 04:49:24',NULL,'','Deb I had a couple of rather large glasses of Shiraz at our Red Hat outing on Thursday and I eneded up showing everyone my new 3D bra - and I was wearing it <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 04:49:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336142,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:02:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336127:date=Nov 29 2008, 09&#58;49 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 29 2008, 09&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336127\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb I had a couple of rather large glasses of Shiraz at our Red Hat outing on Thursday and I eneded up showing everyone my new 3D bra - and I was wearing it <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />LOL Jenn&#33; Boy that red wine can sneak up on you&#33; LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 05:02:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336154,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:12:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336142:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;02 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336142\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336127:date=Nov 29 2008, 09&#58;49 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 29 2008, 09&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336127\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb I had a couple of rather large glasses of Shiraz at our Red Hat outing on Thursday and I eneded up showing everyone my new 3D bra - and I was wearing it <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />LOL Jenn&#33; Boy that red wine can sneak up on you&#33; LOL<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That must have been some powerful Shiraz <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2539096300103768559IkjZaZ\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/41220/2539096300103768559S200x200Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br />This is one of my Christmas glasses.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 05:12:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336163,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:21:14',NULL,'','Nice&#33; I have some hurricane glasses that are Christmas from Royal Caribbean. Don&#39;t think I&#39;d have wine in them.......maybe that&#39;s the size glass Jenn had&#33; LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 05:21:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336167,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:24:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336163:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;21 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;21 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336163\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Nice&#33; I have some hurricane glasses that are Christmas from Royal Caribbean. Don&#39;t think I&#39;d have wine in them.......maybe that&#39;s the size glass Jenn had&#33; LOL<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Must have been <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 05:24:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336171,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:29:46',NULL,'','Hubby feeling better?','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 05:29:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336175,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:33:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336171:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336171\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hubby feeling better?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yes he is - thanks <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> I don&#39;t know if it&#39;s the &quot;beer meds&quot; or the heat on his back or both-LOL&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 05:33:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336178,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:35:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336175:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;33 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;33 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336175\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336171:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336171\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hubby feeling better?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yes he is - thanks <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> I don&#39;t know if it&#39;s the &quot;beer meds&quot; or the heat on his back or both-LOL&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Whichever&#33; As long as it works&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 05:35:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336187,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:39:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336178:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;35 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;35 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336178\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336175:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;33 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;33 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336175\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336171:date=Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Nov 29 2008, 10&#58;29 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336171\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hubby feeling better?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yes he is - thanks <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> I don&#39;t know if it&#39;s the &quot;beer meds&quot; or the heat on his back or both-LOL&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Whichever&#33; As long as it works&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s for sure <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 05:39:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336211,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:53:56',NULL,'','Going to watch some TV and then bed......Night Deb &amp; Jenn','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 05:53:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336213,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 05:55:49',NULL,'','Good night, Rose&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 05:55:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336220,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 06:16:15',NULL,'','The glass didn&#39;t look so big until I got near the bottom but they were 1/2 price so I had to have two :o)<br /><br />Deb - the glasses are very pretty - I have some with pine cones etched in them - I always bring them out for the Christmas table.<br /><br />Glad DH is ffeling better - we have a heated mattress cover on the bed and it really helps with our aching backs :o)<br /><br />Good night Rose.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 06:16:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336221,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 06:30:00',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336220:date=Nov 29 2008, 11&#58;16 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 29 2008, 11&#58;16 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336220\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb - the glasses are very pretty - I have some with pine cones etched in them - I always bring them out for the Christmas table.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->&#39;<br />Thanks <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />.  I got them at a Pfaltzgraff outlet store. They were being discontinued. I even keep them &quot;on display&quot; all year in my curio cabinet.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 06:30:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336226,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 06:45:02',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/wherestheparty.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Looks like everyone pooped out early tonight&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 06:45:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336227,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 06:47:08',NULL,'','Where is everybody tonight? Must be relaxing after a busy few days.....don&#39;t blame &#39;em at all&#33;<br /><br /><b><i><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#000080--><span style=\"color:#000080\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD NIGHT&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></i></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 06:47:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336228,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 06:48:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336226:date=Nov 29 2008, 11&#58;45 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Nov 29 2008, 11&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336226\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/wherestheparty.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Looks like everyone pooped out early tonight&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I don&#39;t think it ever got started&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 06:48:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336234,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 07:00:35',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/thmartini1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 07:00:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336249,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 12:03:26',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  The last day of November is here and the holidays are racing towards us.    We are all set for Christmas and now have to concentrate on packing for our trip and finish wrapping Christmas gifts.    Our outdoor icicles didn&#39;t get put up and now they won&#39;t get done since we are expecting a rainy mess of weather today and Jim goes back to work tomorrow right up til the time we leave on Thursday morning.   The wreath did get put up and some of the outdoor lights so the outside does not look completely bare.   I will try and post some pictures before we believe if I can find my camera - it may already be packed.   <br /><br />Deb - hope both you and DH are feeling better today.     <br /><br />Rose - if our cruise were after Christmas the decorations could stay up til Peter Cottontail comes hopping down that bunny trail.    lol.   I hate to take the decorations down and since it looks like we won&#39;t be able to get together with my family til mid to late January, I just might leave them there.   <br /><br />Cheryl - it sounds like you may have over done it with the ladder and are now paying for it.    With me it was up and down the stairs all day.   It&#39;s amazing when you normally don&#39;t climb stairs how doing it all day kills your legs.    My legs took turns all night cramping up.   <br /><br />Jackie - The baby shower sounds like fun.    Hope you get all your projects finished.<br /><br />Steve - sorry to hear you and Lynda are not feeling too good.   How is your Dad doing?<br /><br />Jenn - sounds like your RH party was fun.  <br /><br />Sue - hope your tummy is better today.<br /><br />Robert - are you all over your malaria or whatever you picked up doing your good deeds in Galveston?<br /><br />Shaunna - Sorry you had to return to work.   Bummer.<br /><br />Falina - Does DH have to go back on the road or will he be local for awhile?<br /><br />Kevin - safe travels home.   <br /><br />Andrea - hope you get a break for a while now.   <br /><br />Joey - really missing you.  Hope you are OK.<br /><br />Chris - it won&#39;t be long now til you and Kath can resume your weekend outings.   She is doing great with the weight loss.<br /><br />Martha - you packed yet girl?     The Majesty won&#39;t wait for you.    I hope Lee is doing better and will be able to help with the drive.  <br /><br />Time to try and put order back in my house and then make another mess and get packing.   Hope everyone has a good weekend.   I&#39;ll check back later.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-30 12:03:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336269,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 15:45:23',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />I went to work yesterday and all was well except some arthritis in my ankle flared up.  It comes and goes so oddly that by the time I got off it was much better.  We went and I donated another 10 bucks to the casino but Steve turned his 10 into 30 so I guess that&#39;s not too bad.  Came home very exhausted.  <br /><br />New day...gotta go to work again.  Steve runs the Las Vegas 1/2 marathon Sunday and then we are going to Sierra Vista, Arizona for three days to see friends.  I&#39;ll be gone until Thursday.  Looking forward to that...not a cruise but it will do.<br /><br />I hope everyone is doing well... Cheryl, rest up girl&#33;  Gottarun&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-11-30 15:45:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336283,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 16:37:09',NULL,'','We are expecting rain and thunderstorms here in Tampa today, with a cold front following, the sun is out at the moment and it&#39;s 70 degrees.   <br />My wine glasses have palm trees etched into them, and they&#39;ll have to do for Christmas wine glasses too - but Deb yours are so pretty.  Also glad that hubby is feeling better... that beer will do it to ya every time  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /><br /><br />I finished a number of my projects last night and have started on another pair of bootees... jeesh this kid won&#39;t have an opportunity to have cold feet, that&#39;s for sure.<br /><br />Shaunna, not that&#39;s the plan that Steve has - get that Casino paying you&#33;&#33;  I&#39;m always thrilled if I even come out with &#036;20 - isn&#39;t that just crazy.  We have a Casino 2 miles from our house (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel) but only go there once in 2 years.... I just can&#39;t handle the cigarette smoke.<br /><br />I&#39;m off to the grocery store before the rain and thunderstorms hit........<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 16:37:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336298,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 17:04:19',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />The tree is all decorated and so is the house.  Finished up right before dinner.  Was watching Christmas movies all day on TNT and Hallmark.<br /><br />I have to share some news...the boyfriend of our youngest daughter came in last night and asked if I wanted to see the present he bought her and I said yes.  He hands me this little box and inside is an engagment ring, going to ask her at Christmas.  We are so happy and he is a very nice young man.  Plus Dylan comes with the package.  When I have more details I will let you all know.<br /><br />Sorry I missed the party last night but I was tired and resting my feet.  Dh went to bed early so I was able to watch the kind of shows I wanted.<br /><br />Rose I did watch the movies on the Hallmark channel and the one at 9pm  called Moonlight &amp; Mistleto was really good.  There is a movie on ABC Family called A Dennis the Menace Christmas which sounds good.  Not sure of the time.<br /><br />MaryLou dh should be home for awhile and doing on office work.  Your cruise is almost here bet you are excited.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a great weekend.  Can&#39;t believe it is almost over.  Back to work tomorrow and then I have excatly 3 weeks until Christmas break.<br />Time to think about breakfast and doing some online shopping.<br /><br />Be back later<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-30 17:04:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336300,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 17:08:48',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy out  usually <br />i will have winterstorm this afternoon and i am putting up the lights outside and getting the tree and put it up today before the storm hit. so i better hurry and get things start  <br />i did decorate yesterday it is pretty  and soon i will do the christmas card.<br /><br />gotta go  smile have good day everyone  might come back to check on you guys later','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-30 17:08:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336302,334,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 17:28:49',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Happy Sunday&#33; Hope to finish up the village under our tree today and finish most of the decorating. Need to make a store run for a few gifts and for some food. I’m stuck here tomorrow until the UPS man comes……I ordered a few things and want to be here when they get here as I don’t like them leaving the packages at the door. <br /><br />Cold front coming through again…….what’s with this weird Florida weather????<br /><br />Marylou hope your legs are feeling better, those stairs can be killers&#33; Definitely don’t want to see my Christmas decorations at Easter so mine have to go before we leave. Happy packing&#33;<br /><br />Jackie hows are your DD’s doing??? Hope they are both doing well.<br /><br />Shaunna glad to hear Steve made up for your casino loss. When you take off for a few days try not to “Gottarun” through it&#33; LOL<br /><br />Deb I’m on the hunt for holiday wine glasses now……see what you started? LOL Hope DH back is feeling better this morning.<br /><br />Falina congrats on gaining a Son-in-law&#33; Will your DD be surprised????? I saw the promo for the Dennis the Menace Movie too and it looks good. I’ll try to catch that one.<br /><br />Sue enjoy your decorating&#33;<br /><br />Joey we miss you around here.<br /><br />Tonia have a great cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day…….I’ll check back later after I get my errands done.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-11-30 17:28:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336307,488,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 18:19:52',NULL,'','Falina - congratulations on your daughters approaching engagement.      This will be a fun and busy time for you, planning a wedding is such fun and so full of stress.    lol','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-11-30 18:19:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336308,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 18:41:55',NULL,'','Good morning everyone - up early to tackle the second coat of the hallway painting.<br /><br />Back hurts so need to &quot;get &#39;er done&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Liking the colour better this morning - yesterday I wasn&#39;t so sure - used to beige lol.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - great news, just the cheering up you needed.  It&#39;s always fun planning a wedding.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - sounds like you are well ahead of the game as far as decorating goes.<br /><br />I got the bathroom started - I figured that&#39;s the one room everyone sees and I like to decorate it first.<br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> -Any win is a good win&#33;<br /><br /><b>Sue </b>- take care in that storm - I&#39;m sure it won&#39;t make Pappy happy.<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - great idea putting the village under the tree - I might just steal that idea&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - love the idea of plam trees on the wineglasses.  I like setting an elaborate table for dinner - but for house parties its plastic cups all around :o)<br /><br />Better get to my painting - have to be rested fro afternoon with Mom :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 18:41:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336316,2626,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 18:59:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336249:date=Nov 30 2008, 04&#58;03 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 30 2008, 04&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336249\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  The last day of November is here and the holidays are racing towards us.    We are all set for Christmas and now have to concentrate on packing for our trip and finish wrapping Christmas gifts.    Our outdoor icicles didn&#39;t get put up and now they won&#39;t get done since we are expecting a rainy mess of weather today and Jim goes back to work tomorrow right up til the time we leave on Thursday morning.   The wreath did get put up and some of the outdoor lights so the outside does not look completely bare.   I will try and post some pictures before we believe if I can find my camera - it may already be packed.   <br /><br />Deb - hope both you and DH are feeling better today.     <br /><br />Rose - if our cruise were after Christmas the decorations could stay up til Peter Cottontail comes hopping down that bunny trail.    lol.   I hate to take the decorations down and since it looks like we won&#39;t be able to get together with my family til mid to late January, I just might leave them there.   <br /><br />Cheryl - it sounds like you may have over done it with the ladder and are now paying for it.    With me it was up and down the stairs all day.   It&#39;s amazing when you normally don&#39;t climb stairs how doing it all day kills your legs.    My legs took turns all night cramping up.   <br /><br />Jackie - The baby shower sounds like fun.    Hope you get all your projects finished.<br /><br />Steve - sorry to hear you and Lynda are not feeling too good.   How is your Dad doing?<br /><br />Jenn - sounds like your RH party was fun.  <br /><br />Sue - hope your tummy is better today.<br /><br />Robert - are you all over your malaria or whatever you picked up doing your good deeds in Galveston?<br /><br />Shaunna - Sorry you had to return to work.   Bummer.<br /><br />Falina - Does DH have to go back on the road or will he be local for awhile?<br /><br />Kevin - safe travels home.   <br /><br />Andrea - hope you get a break for a while now.   <br /><br />Joey - really missing you.  Hope you are OK.<br /><br />Chris - it won&#39;t be long now til you and Kath can resume your weekend outings.   She is doing great with the weight loss.<br /><br />Martha - you packed yet girl?     The Majesty won&#39;t wait for you.    I hope Lee is doing better and will be able to help with the drive.  <br /><br />Time to try and put order back in my house and then make another mess and get packing.   Hope everyone has a good weekend.   I&#39;ll check back later.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Thanks mary Lou, getting better and resting, I see you have a Panama Canal cruise coming up in a week, thats what I want to take&#33; Take care I see you have some rainy windy weather ther in Florida, so be careful if you go out&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-11-30 18:59:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336317,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 19:07:35',NULL,'','Good morning all (almost afternoon here)&#33;<br /><br />Like <b>Sue</b> said we&#39;re bracing ourselves for a winter storm here. We hope to get some outdoor lights put up before that happens.<br /><br />DH&#39;s back is much better today. It still takes a bit for him to straighten up after sitting for awhile but the pain has subsided quite a bit.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - how exciting&#33;&#33; Does your DD have any inkling of this? How cool is it to get a son-in-law and a grandchild in one fell swoop <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- counting down the days now, huh?&#33; How exciting. Hope FL warms up before you get there&#33; <br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> - at least DH more than made up for your loss&#33; <br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - In our local newspaper - in the Travel section - they had a full page article on South Africa (with photos) about Route 62. It looks and sounds gorgeous. I will look it up online and see if they have it there. If so I will post the link.<br /><br />Hi <b>Jenn</b> - I love to paint&#33; Just can&#39;t do it now with the house all closed up.<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - your little Christmas village sounds cute. My mother used to have one that she put under the tree every year but I think it accidentally got tossed out after my father died. I can&#39;t find it anywhere.<br /><br />Well, it is just after noon here now. So good afternoon to my fellow EST CRAZIES&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Should we send a search party out for <b>Joey</b>?&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day all&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 19:07:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336318,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 19:12:09',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336307:date=Nov 30 2008, 12&#58;19 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 30 2008, 12&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336307\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina - congratulations on your daughters approaching engagement.      This will be a fun and busy time for you, planning a wedding is such fun and so full of stress.    lol<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thank you and yes it will.  Probably was a good idea to cancel the cruise with a wedding to plan.  Going to need the money.<br /><br /><br />Jenn won&#39;t be able to make any plans until after Christmas. Now I have something else to think about instead of the business woes.  Boy this is going to be hard keeping it from her.  She knows she is getting a present and that it is already bought.  <br /><br />Rose I am sure she will be surprised....but knowing her the way I do she will say something like &quot;I knew he was going to ask me&quot;.  <br /><br />Later<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-30 19:12:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336340,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 20:16:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336298:date=Nov 30 2008, 09&#58;04 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 30 2008, 09&#58;04 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336298\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I have to share some news...the boyfriend of our youngest daughter came in last night and asked if I wanted to see the present he bought her and I said yes.  He hands me this little box and inside is an engagment ring, going to ask her at Christmas.  We are so happy and he is a very nice young man.  Plus Dylan comes with the package.  When I have more details I will let you all know.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Good day everybody,<br /><br /><b>Wonderful news Falina&#33;</b> What a nice suprise... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />it is cold and damp here, I have my friend&#39;s daughter today and she is sick with an ear infection and Rose has a cough so they are just going to play inside and be sick together.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <br /><br />We did get to go out to dinner last night then went to Wal-mart to do some major stocking up on staples. i hadn&#39;t been able to go for awhile and it seemed as if we were out of everything.<br />I was amazed how everyone was so pleasant and friendly...the shoppers especially...people were smiling, talking to one another.  Jerry and I always get separate buggies and try and divide and conquer the list and meet in the middle somewhere... I was having a good time so I would sneak up on Jerry and the girls and start singing whatever Christmas song was playing on the PA...embrassas the heck out of Rachael&#33;  Especially the time I did it when one of the teachers from school saw and heard me&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> It was a lot of fun.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />HI to everybody and I hope everyone has a good day.<br /><br /><br />I miss my Joey... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-30 20:16:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336341,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 20:30:54',NULL,'','Well, it looks like no outdoor decorating for today. It&#39;s real windy out and looking very ominous <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> If we get all the snow that&#39;s predicted for us we may just not have any outdoor lights this year. We should have gotten our a**es in gear sooner <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea - what fun you had at Wal-Mart <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> Rachael must have been mortified <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great Sunday everybody&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 20:30:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336343,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 20:42:46',NULL,'','Hi all.  It is cold and gloomy looking here, but al least it isn&#39;t snowing anymore.  I need to finish decorating the front porch but it is supposed to be a bit warmer tomorrow and Tuesday before it snows again on Wed., so think I will wait a day or so.  I worked some on the tree last night and this morning but am still a long way from being finished.  Guess that is what I get for wanting such a big tree.  It usually takes me a botu a week to get it completely decorated.  Sounds like all of you are so busy.   Falina, congrats on the impending nuptials.  I keep hoping my youngest son will get engaged at Christmas as he bought the ring months ago, but he says he still is ready, so guess it will sit in his safety deposit box a bit longer.  Hey Jackie, isn&#39;t that the hotel/casino that Anna Nicole Smith died at?  Well, gues I had better get back to my decorating and get some of my chores done.  Greg is atv&#39;ing today, so I am just doing things at my own leisure.  Be back later when I can spend more time....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-30 20:42:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336344,5024,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 20:44:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336341:date=Nov 30 2008, 12&#58;30 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 30 2008, 12&#58;30 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336341\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Andrea - what fun you had at Wal-Mart <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> Rachael must have been mortified <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great Sunday everybody&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Yes, It was fun&#33;<br /><br />in one aisle I did it there was a Mother and daughter, daughter about Rachael&#39;s age, and I turned to her (the daughter) and said, &quot;I&#39;m trying to embarrass my daughter.&quot; and she said, &quot;Oh, I understand, my Mom does it to me all the time...&quot; LOL  It was hilarious&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />another aisle I was trying to catch up to them and they were ignoring me...imagine that LOL&#33;&#33;&#33;...So I hollered out, &quot;Hey Gorgeous&#33;&quot; and <b>THEN</b> Jerry stopped and turned around. LOL I walked up to him nonchalantly and asked him how did he know I was talking to him???  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> OK, he was the only one in the aisle... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-11-30 20:44:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336345,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 20:47:56',NULL,'','Well the rain has started here.... it looks gray and dreary outside, not like Florida at all.<br /><br />Falina - oh my goodness you are going to be consumed with wedding details - do you have any idea when the big day is?<br /><br />Deb - I would love to see that article, if you can find it online.  Yes South Africa is absolutely beautiful.<br /><br />Andrea - it&#39;s great that you had a good WalMart experience, after listening to that awful happening on Black Friday I think it has scared many people.  I enjoy shopping at WalMart and being able to get so many different things under one roof....','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 20:47:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336357,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 21:00:52',NULL,'','Deb I like the package deal.  Already consider Dylan my grandson.  How much snow are you suppose to get?<br /><br />Andrea yes it is wonderful news.  Glad to see you girl.  I love it when I can embrass my kids in public.<br /><br />Jackie no date yet....he still needs to ask her.  I know she will say yes.  They are perfect for each other.  Boy I really need to start that diet after the new year now for sure&#33;  Going to need lots of help from my friends here.<br /><br />Cheryl thanks.  Good idea to wait for the warmer weather.  Take it easy.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-30 21:00:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336358,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 21:02:15',NULL,'','Dang.... I guess Ed &amp; Roe aren&#39;t having this yucky weather there...... wish i was cruising right now&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 21:02:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336360,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 21:40:05',NULL,'','It&#39;s snowing real good here now but not sticking much yet&#33; In Sue&#39;s &quot;neck of the woods&quot; they&#39;re getting more than we are. By tomorrow afternoon we&#39;re supposed to get about 2 - 4 inches.<br /><br />Jackie - I could not find that article online. It was an AP article and I couldn&#39;t find it on their website either.<br /><br />Andrea - it is fun to embarass your kids especially when they&#39;re teenagers <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 21:40:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336361,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 21:44:54',NULL,'','Thought maybe you would like to see a picture of my dd, bf, &amp; gs<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/untitled.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Here&#39;s another one<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/untitled4.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-11-30 21:44:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336362,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 21:48:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336360:date=Nov 30 2008, 02&#58;40 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 30 2008, 02&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336360\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->It&#39;s snowing real good here now but not sticking much yet&#33; In Sue&#39;s &quot;neck of the woods&quot; they&#39;re getting more than we are. By tomorrow afternoon we&#39;re supposed to get about 2 - 4 inches.<br /><br />Jackie - I could not find that article online. It was an AP article and I couldn&#39;t find it on their website either.<br /><br />Andrea - it is fun to embarass your kids especially when they&#39;re teenagers <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />yep  i got more  ahh and still snowing  ugh<br /><br />i got  the light up but it was not plugged oy <br /><br />Marylou  my tummy is better thanks you  i guess i ate too much over the holiday hehe<br />but soon next one i would have hehe<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-11-30 21:48:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336363,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 22:02:45',NULL,'','Great pics Falina - they look like the perfect family.  Remember what I said earlier about at least it wasn&#39;t snowing here - strike that&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-11-30 22:02:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336366,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 22:10:56',NULL,'','Falina - what a beautiful family&#33;<br /><br />Well, the snow&#39;s sticking now. It looks so pretty - just glad I don&#39;t have to go anywhere today&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 22:10:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336369,3913,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 22:16:04',NULL,'','Great pictures, Falina.  A very nice looking family.  Thanks&#33;<br /><br />The good news is everyone is feeling better.  I think we are over the worst of it.  The bad news is it is only 32 degrees here right now.<br />It snowed all night and most of today but there is only accumulations on the grassy areas.  My kind of snow storm&#33;<br /><br />Ordered all the out of town Christmas presents today.  Sent gift baskets to everyone.  That&#39;s alot easier than shopping, wrapping, packing, and running them to the post office to mail&#33;  We did this last year and everyone loved them.  If they were lying that&#39;s too bad, I take them for their word&#33;<br /><br />Have a birthday dinner tonight for Kim, Lynda&#39;s asst at work.  Sure don&#39;t want to go out in this weather but guess we have no choice.<br /><br />My &quot;beloved&quot; KC Chiefs play the Oakland Raiders in about 1 hour.  Bet we can mkae it 20 loses in the last 21 games&#33;  The MU-KU game yesterday at Arrowhead Stadium was fantastic even if my team lost.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a good weekend and got lots of Christmas shopping done will check in later, if possible.','lashl','lashl','2008-11-30 22:16:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336372,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 22:23:33',NULL,'','Steve - glad everyone&#39;s feeling better&#33; What a great idea sending the gift baskets&#33; I know I would love that. In my extended family we draw names. That way you each receive one nice gift. There are only 8 people in the draw and of course all the kids get gifts from everybody&#33; DS is still in the &quot;kids&quot; category...and he&#39;s happy with that <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Weather update: Now we have an icy-snow coming down-YUCK&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-11-30 22:23:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336373,573,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 23:27:45',NULL,'','Painting all done - thank goodness.<br /><br />Great photos Falina - you must be a proud Mom and an excited one now lol.<br /><br />Sounds like you guys are really getting the lousy weather.  It&#39;s anout 50 here today and sorty of oozing rain :o)<br /><br />Off to pick up Mom on a bit -be back to party later if anyone is up past 7 lol.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-11-30 23:27:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336374,920,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 23:31:35',NULL,'','Ahoy Crazies&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jackie, you are correct.  Bright and sunny aboard the Sapphire.  Enjoying every minute of it.  Boarding was a breeze and all has gone well.   Time for me to get to Churchill&#39;s Lounge for the Steelers game.<br /><br />More later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-11-30 23:31:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336375,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 23:34:39',NULL,'','Falina - great little family you have there - it&#39;s so fun having grandkids.... that&#39;s all I can say&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I spent the afternoon sorting out all my scrap booking stuff into their new home - I wish I had bought more cubes now..... we&#39;re going to go to Michael&#39;s tomorrow and see if they have any left.  <br /><br />Steve - I love the idea of those gift baskets, which company do you order from?<br /><br />Back to my knitting......','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 23:34:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336376,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-11-30 23:35:56',NULL,'','Hey Ed, thanks for checking in&#33;  When you check in again - please tell us what your initial opinion is of the Sapphire Princess.','zebra','zebra','2008-11-30 23:35:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336378,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 00:45:29',NULL,'','Dd has been in and out going through my Christmas decorations and using what I haven&#39;t used this year.  Boy I sure wish I could say something but I know I can&#39;t.  This is going to be so hard.<br /><br />Thinking of taking Friday off from work and going shopping with dd.  I have another personal day I can use.  That leaves me with 2 left....might need to save them.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-01 00:45:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336379,488,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 00:57:40',NULL,'','Falina - you have a beautiful daughter.   What a lovely family picture.     I&#39;m sure you are bursting at the seams to say something to her.    I remember before our Deb got engaged I just wanted to yell &quot;we know something you don&#39;t know&quot;  lol   At least you won&#39;t have too long to wait.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-01 00:57:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336381,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 01:03:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336379:date=Nov 30 2008, 06&#58;57 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Nov 30 2008, 06&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336379\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina - you have a beautiful daughter.   What a lovely family picture.     I&#39;m sure you are bursting at the seams to say something to her.    I remember before our Deb got engaged I just wanted to yell &quot;we know something you don&#39;t know&quot;  lol   At least you won&#39;t have too long to wait.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks MaryLou I think she is too.  I couldn&#39;t have asked for a better daughter and friend.  She has taken to Dylan like he was her very own and he loves her back.<br /><br />Boy those seams are just a busting in more ways than one.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-01 01:03:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336382,2542,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 02:03:41',NULL,'','Wow the boards are real quiet - has everyone gone cruisin&#39;?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-01 02:03:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336383,3642,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 02:03:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336372:date=Nov 30 2008, 03&#58;23 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 30 2008, 03&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336372\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Steve - glad everyone&#39;s feeling better&#33; What a great idea sending the gift baskets&#33; I know I would love that. In my extended family we draw names. That way you each receive one nice gift. There are only 8 people in the draw and of course all the kids get gifts from everybody&#33; DS is still in the &quot;kids&quot; category...and he&#39;s happy with that <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Weather update: Now we have an icy-snow coming down-YUCK&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />jeez  lucky i can use garage heh<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-01 02:03:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336384,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 02:50:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336382:date=Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336382\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Wow the boards are real quiet - has everyone gone cruisin&#39;?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I wish&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=336383:date=Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336383\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336372:date=Nov 30 2008, 03&#58;23 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Nov 30 2008, 03&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336372\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Weather update: Now we have an icy-snow coming down-YUCK&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />jeez  lucky i can use garage heh<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yeah, we park both our vehicles in the garage.<br /><br />We&#39;re under a Winter Storm WARNING. But it&#39;s mostly for north of here.....Our county is part of the warning area but we&#39;re in the southern edge of the county.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I&#39;m sure your DD feels the same about you <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> How great that she and Dylan get along so well&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I saw that your Broncos WON&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 02:50:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336386,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 02:55:51',NULL,'','Deb, yes they lose to the teams that are forecast to be an easy win for them and beat the ones they are predicted to fall to.  It was a really good game.  I park my car and Greg parks his jeep int he garage but his truck is too big to fit in there.  Besides the other side of the garage is taken up by his motorcycle, his 2 atv&#39;s and Scotty&#39;s atv.  I would not like it if my car sat out - I get in it, and turn on the heated seats...can&#39;t stand my butt being cold&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-01 02:55:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336387,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 02:57:29',NULL,'','Thought everyone would like a chuckle today.<br /><br />Earlier today I had dh put the new tabs on the pickup and he comes back in to let me know that they expired in Oct.  I have been driving around for over a month with expired tabs.  Sure could have swore they expired in Nov.  Luckly I didn&#39;t get stopped.  Guess I better pay more attention to dates in the future.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-01 02:57:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336392,334,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 03:27:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336387:date=Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;57 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336387\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thought everyone would like a chuckle today.<br /><br />Earlier today I had dh put the new tabs on the pickup and he comes back in to let me know that they expired in Oct.  I have been driving around for over a month with expired tabs.  Sure could have swore they expired in Nov.  Luckly I didn&#39;t get stopped.  Guess I better pay more attention to dates in the future.<br /><br />Later<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />You were really lucky&#33; Nice picture of your DD and her soon to be family.<br /><br />Finally finished the tree and almost all of the decorating&#33; Yipee&#33; Only have to do the Hanukkah decorations now and that shouldn&#39;t take too long. Boy my house needs a good vacumning.....needles and glitter all over. Tomorrow is soon enough&#33;<br /><br />Hope those getting snow don&#39;t have to go out in it. Yuck&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-01 03:27:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336403,573,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 03:43:42',NULL,'','<b>Falina</b> - if dd is scrounging through your Christmas stuff its sounds like the perfect time for a new decoration for her tree - like a Bride and groom LOL - but you would have to wait a bit to give it to her tee-hee&#33;<br /><br />Good luck in biting your tongue - stay away from Cruisecrazies parties to be sure lol.<br /><br />Had a nice afternoon with Mom - if this is the second stage of Alzeimers then I hop eit lasts a while - she was very nice and kept telling me she loved me and appreciated me - then she told me I was fat.  But 2 out of 3 ain&#39;t bad VBG<br /><br /><b>Ed -</b> glad you checked in.  Hope you have a ball and you and Roe can live it up large for the next week <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Deb and Sue</b> - take care with all that bad weather coming your way&#33;<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - no point in vacuuming until it&#39;s all done :o)  That my phisophy on most things lol<br /><br />Have a great eveing all - I&#39;m off to putter.  The bathroom is almost Christmas ready :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-01 03:43:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336408,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 04:49:52',NULL,'','OK, who just watched Amazing Race and did not have tears in their eyes at the end?&#33; So...next week is the finale&#33;<br /><br />I don&#39;t know what&#39;s falling from the sky now. There hasn&#39;t been alot of snow yet but I&#39;ve been hearing freezing rain type sounds on the windowsills. I&#39;d rather have the snow&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - you&#39;ve got 3 1/2 weeks of &quot;bursting at the seams&quot;. I hope you can hold up <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I&#39;m with Jenn....wait &#39;til you&#39;re done before you vacuum <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 04:49:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336410,5172,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 04:58:30',NULL,'','Well almost time for a new Christmas movie on ABC Family....A Dennis the Menace Christmas.<br /><br />Still busting at the seams&#33;&#33;lol  Hope I can make it.<br /><br />Everyone have a great evening and I will chat with you all tomorrow.<br /><br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD NIGHT CRAZIES&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-01 04:58:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336411,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 05:02:08',NULL,'','Good night, Falina&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 05:02:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336412,139,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 05:27:56',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Good bye November&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-01 05:27:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336414,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 05:37:00',NULL,'','Deb, I hated to see Dallas And Toni&#39;s problems.  I so wanted Ken and Tina to get sent packing.  I do not know which is which, but as far as Dan and Andrew are concerned - can there be anyone else less uncordinated????','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-01 05:37:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336415,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 05:51:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336414:date=Nov 30 2008, 10&#58;37 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Nov 30 2008, 10&#58;37 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336414\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb, I hated to see Dallas And Toni&#39;s problems.  I so wanted Ken and Tina to get sent packing.  I do not know which is which, but as far as Dan and Andrew are concerned - can there be anyone else less uncordinated????<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I couldn&#39;t believe how the &quot;frat boys&quot; first messed up on the marching and then that dancing....OMG....I agree - no coordination&#33; That Tina is high maintenance isn&#39;t she? I just felt so bad for Dallas - he made an honest mistake. They&#39;re under so much pressure&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 05:51:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336416,3858,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 06:26:57',NULL,'','Time to say <b>good night</b><b>&#33;</b> I hate to see what the weather brings tomorrow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> Just hope the roads aren&#39;t bad&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 06:26:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336417,2611,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 07:17:06',NULL,'','Kevin, hope you make it home okay, seems the snow is all over the state now.  They were just talking, on the news, about the snow in Monument and I assume you will have to travel Monument Hill.  <br /><br />Like Deb, I hope it doesn&#39;t get too bad out.  I for one, do not plan to leave the house for the next couple of days, but my loved ones as well as everyone else&#39;s, have to be out there.  I did some online shopping today.  I got Scotty a kid&#39;s laptop and I saw that they had marshmallow guns on sale, regularly &#036;40, for 14.99 today.  I was going to get Scotty one, but as they can shoot a marshmallow 40 ft., I thought the older boys might like them too as they still like to play, so I ordered 3.  They are backordered and scheduled to ship on 12/17, so hope they make it on time.  Still pondering on what to get for hubby, nothing has hit me in the face yet.  He&#39;s really hard to buy for and he hasn&#39;t said anything about wanting something.  I may just get him a gift certificate to his favorite atv store.  Our niece got married in Oklahoma yesterday - I told you guys about it a few weeks ago.  Anyway, she is expecting so they threw the wedding together quickly - in 2 1/2 weeks.  I talked to my MIL today and she said it was one of the most beautiful weddings she had ever seen.  She said she doesn&#39;t think it could have been more perfect if they had been planning it for a year.  They had a gazebo assembled on the platform at the church and they got married in it and there was fountain on the stage also.  They had archways at the end of each aisle and the sanctuary was light by clear Christmas lights.  My BIL and SIL and their family have been very involved in that church for about 30 years and people were chipping in to help.  One lady had a relative who owned a wedding business and they let them use the gazebo, fountains and archways, at no charge.  My SIL is supposed to send me some video once they get it downloaded.<br />Well, off to watch some tv....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-01 07:17:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336423,573,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 09:19:42',NULL,'','Gues I&#39;m the night owl<br /><br />Cheryl - love the idea of the marshmallow gun lol.<br /><br />Take care all good night - see you next month&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/ATT128084maxinedriving.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-01 09:19:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336425,274,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 10:29:35',NULL,'','Hope you all had a great Sunday.    We went to dinner at my aunt&#39;s, and had a nice visit.  <br /><br />Sounds like most of you are pretty busy with Christmas decorations and putting up the tree and shopping.  I haven&#39;t started with anything yet.  Was hoping we could get the outside lights up, but it has been pretty cold this Fall, and Marc has been sick.  <br /><br />Marc starts his immunotherapy (BCG) tomorrow (for 6 weeks)...I&#39;m praying that it won&#39;t make him sick.  Very concerned about that.<br /><br />My computer conked out.  Not sure if it&#39;s done for or can be fixed yet, so I&#39;m on Marc&#39;s.  I probably won&#39;t be on much since Marc is on his, 24/7, practically.  LOL  His is nice, but it sits way too far back for me, too; even pulling it up as far as I can is not right for me.  It&#39;s hard on the neck and back.  Hoping it&#39;s nothing major.<br /><br />Take care all, and be safe in the snow storms...Shaunna, Deb (DH), Jen, Steve and Lynda, glad you are all feeling better; Kevin..hope Sharon is well soon...have a safe trip home.  Falina..congrats to your daughter...she&#39;s beautiful&#33;  Andrea...hope Rose and her friend are well soon.<br /><br />Tonia, and Ed, have fun on your cruise&#33;<br /><br />Hi to James, Jackie, Cheryl, Robert, Mary Lou, Rose, Sue, Jen, Keith and Rita, and all our Cruise Crazies&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-01 10:29:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336434,5127,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 12:06:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336382:date=Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Nov 30 2008, 07&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336382\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Wow the boards are real quiet - has everyone gone cruisin&#39;?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Oh don&#39;t I wish&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Sounds so nice.  <br /><br />Still having the heartburn thing going on and it&#39;s got me exhausted during the day and up at night now.  I&#39;d like to say it&#39;s getting better but time will tell.  Work was okay and then Steve and I headed back to the casino just to get our freebies which really aren&#39;t free IMO.<br /><br />Came home watched some TV and then tried to go to bed early.  <br /><br />I sure hope everyone is staying safe and dry in all these storms.   Falina congrats on the upcoming wedding.  That&#39;s really awesome.<br /><br />Shari...still keeping Marc in my prayers... I hope the treatment goes well and not makes him sick.<br /><br />Ed...so glad you checked in&#33;  <br /><br />Everyone take care and I guess MaryLou will be starting December tomorrow...oops I mean shortly...hahahaha','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-01 12:06:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336435,488,1,18,330213,'2008-12-01 12:52:19',NULL,'','The November dock is now  <!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->C L O S E D <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->   Time to visit us over on the December dock (located temporarily in the General discussion forums.)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-01 12:52:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336436,488,1,18,NULL,'2008-12-01 13:13:47',NULL,'Daily Dock for DECEMBER','<div align=\'center\'><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><u><b>MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST</b></u><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></div><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to the December dock.   We&#39;d love to have some of our new members join us here, get to know us and allow us a chance to get to know them.    <br /><br />The final month of the year is here, I can&#39;t believe that 2009 is just around the corner.    Today is the first day of hunting season here in Pa. and all schools as well as a lot of businesses will be closed.    This is when I alter my route to the grocery store - definately not driving through the road in the middle of the forest with all the hunters and their guns.   Our local package store right down the street actually has a huge sign outside saying &quot;Hunters welcome - free samples.&quot;   Isn&#39;t that a great combo - guns and free booze.    OK off my soapbox for now.    <br /><br />Tonight we will celebrate TJ&#39;s approaching birthday next Sunday.   The little guy will turn 4 on Dec. 7th but Nannie &amp; Poppy will be in Miami so we will be having dinner and a cake tonight.   It&#39;s been a roller-coaster ride these last 4 years but hopefully we now have smoother days ahead for him.     He came yesterday with his sister to Help us decorate and is really into Christmas this year.   The laid in front of our fireplace for more than an hour just looking at the lights and the flying Santa we have on the mantle.   <br /><br />Shari - Hope Marc&#39;s treatments aren&#39;t too difficult on him and you can soon put this whole ordeal behind you.    Sending prayers that all goes well.<br /><br /> Deb and all the other AR fans - You are right  I could have cried last night.    I cannot believe those Frat boys are still there.   They have fouled up every step of the way.   I really felt bad after last night&#39;s show.<br /><br />Shaunna - sorry you are still not feeling well.    Time to go see a Dr. and get yourself healthy again.<br /><br />Cheryl - I wanted to buy those marshmallow guns for the grandkids but was warned I would be banned from their homes if I did.   I just may buy them and leave them at my house though.   I  even thought they would be a good stress breaker for Dave when Wall Street was going nuts and he could shoot them around the office.   <br /><br />Jenn - glad you had a nice day with Mom even though you are getting fat.   lol    It&#39;s nice that she seems to have leveled off a bit in her mood swings.<br /><br />Steve - sorry you are all still under the weather.   How is Gramps doing?  <br /><br />Chris - Did you get to go our this weekend?<br /><br />Kevin - hope you made it home safely and Sharon is feeling better.<br /><br />Jackie - those craft boxes sound great.   My craft supplies are slowly taking over my guest room and I need something for them.<br /><br />Rose - Hope some sunshine is heading your way.  Sure wish you lived closer to Miami so we could meet for a drink next weekend.<br /><br />Sue - Hope Pappy doesn&#39;t mind the snow too much.   Guess he&#39;d better get used to it.<br /><br />Falina - glad that DH will be home for awhile and able to help with some of the office work.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.   I have so much to do this week my head is spinning but guess I&#39;d better concentrate on packing today.    Be back later<br /><br />Make today special','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2009-01-01 12:40:27',341973,488,'cruisetarp','cruisetarp',NULL,1196,-1,16411,0,0,0,0,0),(336438,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 13:52:32',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br /><br />  MaryLou -      I did get out but not what you may expect of me, no ale involved. I was dragged from pillar to post by Kath getting all her xmas shopping for all her girl pals. Then it was off to pick up her diet drinks from the diet counseller. Finally had to drive around several liquor stores to find a bottle of Woodland Special Reserve bourbon for my eldest son Stuart. He backpacked around the States for several months and got a taste for it, I thankfully got the last bottle in the store. <br />    Just when I thought it was all over and the footstool was coming out I had to go up to the loft (attic) and get the decorations down. The rest of Saturday was putting them up i&#39;m afraid. Sunday was clean up the leaves from the rear patio and front drive, not one of my favourite pastimes although I like the garden to be presentable I just hate gardening.<br /><br />Surprise surprise my soccer team did it again winning for most of the game and then lost in the last quarter. Just glad I haven&#39;t had a season ticket this year. I would have slashed my wrists by now if I had paid to watch this garbage.<br /><br />We have parties to go to every weekend from the 13th so Kath will HAVE to be off her diet by then. All the parties are at the pub on our caravan site so once we have parked up we dont have to drive anywhere. Just a 50 yard walk there and a 150 yard stagger back.<br /><br />Have had a quick look over the weekend posts and I agree about teasing the kids in the supermarket. My favourites are dancing down the aisles and running with the trolley and then jumping on to it for a ride down the aisle. Kids hate it, brilliant isn&#39;t it.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-01 13:52:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336439,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 14:22:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336438:date=Dec 1 2008, 06&#58;52 AM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 1 2008, 06&#58;52 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336438\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning all,<br /><br /><br />Have had a quick look over the weekend posts and I agree about teasing the kids in the supermarket. <b>My favourites are dancing down the aisles and running with the trolley and then jumping on to it for a ride down the aisle. Kids hate it, brilliant isn&#39;t it.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Chris - We have a TV commercial that runs every year for several weeks before school starts.    In the ad two little children are slowly walking down the aisle with very sad faces looking at the school supplies.   Behind them (with the music &quot;It&#39;s the most wonderful time of the year&quot; playing in the background) is their Dad doing exactly what you described above.   This ad has been running for several years now and I still get a kick out of it.   You just brought back a fun memory.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-01 14:22:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336447,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 15:21:57',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Anyone did any Black Friday shopping?  My youngest DD did, since she is moving into a new apartment, and got some terrific deals.  My DH bought a new gold GMC Sierra 2500 4 wheel drive truck yesterday, he is happy <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> .<br /><br />MaryLou, I hope TJ has a wonderful 4th birthday.<br /><br />Shari, I am still keeping Marc in my prayers.<br />  <br />Shaunna, Sharon and Steve, I hope you all are feeling better today.<br />  <br />Ed, congrats on the new position.<br /><br />Take care everyone.<br /><br /> <br /> <br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-01 15:21:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336450,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 15:36:34',NULL,'','Has anyone heard from Maria lately, I hope she&#39;s okay?<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-01 15:36:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336484,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 16:41:07',NULL,'','Carmen - I heard from Maria a while back (maybe a month or more) and she said she was just very very busy with family matters and minor health problems.   I think I will e-mail her today and check up on her.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-01 16:41:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336487,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 16:45:05',NULL,'','Happy December all&#33;&#33; I’m planted here for the day so I’m going to clean up around here and do some laundry &amp; vacumn&#33; Hope to go and finish most of my shopping tomorrow. Howie isn’t done because like you Cheryl, I don’t have a clue. I’ll think of something but it will be impossible to top last year’s flat screen&#33; LOL <br /><br />Jenn glad your mom was pretty good yesterday. Remember only the good things she says……<br /><br />Shari praying for you and Marc. I hope and pray his treatments go well and his health is restored.<br /><br />Shaunna hope you feel better today. Think it’s time to see a Dr.?<br /><br />Marylou please wish……Happy Early Birthday to TJ&#33; 4 is such a great age&#33; Guns and booze…....oh my&#33; I wish I could meet you in Miami next week but way too far for a drink. I’d really rather be going with you on the Jewel however&#33; LOL We’ll get to meet next year…..on Connie goes Crazie. Start packing&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Chris sure sounds like a busy weekend for you. <br /><br />Hi Carmen. Congrats to your DH on his new truck. May he drive it in good health&#33; <br /><br />Joey, Sue, Andrea, Falina, Deb, Jackie, Kevin, Cheryl, James, Robert and any Crazies I might have missed, hope you have a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-01 16:45:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336488,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 16:51:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336484:date=Dec 1 2008, 09&#58;41 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Dec 1 2008, 09&#58;41 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336484\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen - I heard from Maria a while back (maybe a month or more) and she said she was just very very busy with family matters and minor health problems.   I think I will e-mail her today and check up on her.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />MaryLou, thank you.<br /><br />Thank you Rose.<br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-01 16:51:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336489,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 16:54:35',NULL,'','Happy December everyone.<br /><br />Deb - I felt so bad for Dallas last night... oh my. How a mistake can just change the face of the game and send someone home.  Hopefully those frat boys and Tina don&#39;t make it in the final... I can&#39;t believe that either of these teams are still in the race.<br /><br />Shaunna - sorry to hear about your heartburn.  I am on daily meds for the same problem.  Nexium and Aciphex are both excellent...... no more problems.<br /><br />MaryLou - hopefully you can get Maria back to chat with us again.<br /><br />Off to the shops.... AGAIN&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-01 16:54:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336495,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 17:03:32',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Thank you everyone for the congrats on my dd soon engagement.  This is one the hardest things I have had to keep quiet about.  Nothing new around here.  Back to work.<br /><br />MaryLou wishing TJ a wonderful birthday.  Well your cruise is almost here.  Sure wish I was going.<br /><br />Rose you can do my laundry too, if you want.  Enjoy your shopping.<br /><br />Carmen congrats to dh on his new truck.  Hope your dd enjoys her new apart.<br /><br />Chris it sounds like you guys will be busy.<br /><br />Shari my thoughts  and prayers to Marc during these treatments.<br /><br />Shaunna please take of yourself.<br /><br />Cheryl how is the decorating coming?<br /><br />Deb how much white stuff did you get?  Be careful if you go out in it.<br /><br />Sue how is pappy doing in the cold weather.<br /><br />Joey Good Morning&#33;  We miss you. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea have things settled down for you?  Good to see you here.<br /><br />Well I better get ready for work.  Wishing everyone a great day.<br /><br />A big HELLO to Kevin, Jenn, Martha, Robert, James, Ed(enjoying your cruise), and anyone else I may have missed.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-01 17:03:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336508,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 17:33:49',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;<br /><br />We didn&#39;t get as much snow as predicted (maybe an inch).....thank God&#33; But the roads were still kind of messy this morning and there&#39;s more light snow coming down right now.<br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> - I agree with others - GO TO THE DR.&#33; That&#39;s too long to be suffering.<br /><br /><b>Carmen</b> - Detroit thanks your DH for buying a GMC <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> Good to hear from you.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- packed yet?&#33; Please wish TJ a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me too&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - I too hope that Ken &amp; Tina or Dan &amp; Andrew don&#39;t win AR. <br />Happy shopping&#33;<br /><br /><b>Chris</b> - That&#39;s funny - I thought of the same commercial that Mary Lou was talking about. I must say that I&#39;m enjoying learning your different expressions, slang and words. Plus it&#39;s been a pleasure getting to know you&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I don&#39;t know how you can hold on to that secret&#33; Aren&#39;t you afraid you&#39;re going to let it slip? <br /><br />Hi <b>Rose</b> - happy cleaning&#33; That&#39;s what I should be doing today but Mondays always feel like lazy days to me.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I know it&#39;s so difficult to surprise my DH with a gift (and he says the same about me). So, this year we&#39;ve decided to get a couple things for the house as gifts from and to each other. One of which is one of those digital photo frames.<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> - thoughts and prayers for Marc. Those treatments can be brutal - hope they&#39;re not too hard on him&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - glad you Mom&#39;s moods are better (for now). Hope it lasts awhile&#33;<br /><br />Hey <b>Andrea</b>&#33; Have you heard from Joey? Hope you can check in today&#33; <br />I saw on the news this morning that they caught the guy who killed that Anne Pressly in Little Rock. How tragic&#33; I bet that&#39;s all over your news there&#33;<br /><br />A big HELLO to all other CRAZIES&#33;<br />I have to go make a run with my &#39;Mom Taxi&#39; I&#39;ll be back later&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 17:33:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336512,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 17:58:04',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br />took Pappy out around the corner of the house  and the snow is not so piling up so high for me to shove Pappy practically walk on snow he seems not mind but only thing he hates is COLD ha <br />but i am always parpared to shove if i got big storm yesterday storm were not really big but got enough snow to pile up.<br />this week would be busy week for me.<br />i am so tired so is Pappy guess we will go and relax get my coffee to perk me up.. <br /><br />will be back later <br />have good day everyone <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-01 17:58:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336518,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 19:58:57',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Well, I should stay home and work on my decorating but I need a few things from WalMart, so may venture out.  Also need to return some light globes to Lowes.  When we were there buying them on Friday, Greg insisted that both of the ceiling fans we were replacing them on, had 4 lights each and I told him, no they had 3 each.  He bought 8 because he just knew who was correct.  Guess who was right&#33;&#33;  So now, I have to return the 2 we didn&#39;t need.  I&#39;m going to keep the &#036;20 as my reward.  Just finished doing som more online shopping, I do most of my shopping that way and I sure like it better than facing those crowds.  I hope WalMart isn&#39;t too much of a zoo today.  Well, guess I had better get myself moving and get out there, so I can get back and tackle my chores around here...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-01 19:58:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336519,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 20:13:39',NULL,'','So much for my shopping trip hmmm......... DH decided that he wanted exercise and thought we should go walk around LazyDays checking out the RV&#39;s.  I made him promise that it was just a walk around to see and not to buy - he agreed.  So we took Miss Gucci and spent the morning walking around looking at all the pretty RV&#39;s.  It just fires us up to hit the road again.... that&#39;s all&#33;  Anyhow LazyDays offers a free lunch - so we had free Baked Ziti and a drink and made our way back home.  A meal and exercise.... a good deal&#33;<br />Gucci is now tuckered out....... and so am I  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-01 20:13:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336555,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 21:27:39',NULL,'','Good morning everyone - not a bad looking day out there so must get Dh moving outside to set up the rest of &quot;Christmas&quot; in the yard.<br /><br />Off all the things I&#39;ve lost through aging - it&#39;s my memory I miss most.<br /><br />Last week we bought one of those inflatable penguins - really cute, about 4 feet high.  It&#39;s out in the garage waiting to join the rest.  Then I&#39;m in the basement sorting through the CHristmas stuff and - there&#39;s a cute, little inflatable penguin - 4 feet high lol.<br /><br />Good things come in twos - :o)<br /><br />You all sound busy with your preparations too.  Christmas is pretty small around here - the family is shrinking - not growing.  But we throw a party after Christmas for friends and that is the fun part for me.<br /><br />Gettting the freezer stocked with all sorts of finger foods I can just pop in the oven.<br /><br />Enjoy your day&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Christmas.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-01 21:27:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336616,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 23:19:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336555:date=Dec 1 2008, 02&#58;27 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 1 2008, 02&#58;27 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336555\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Off all the things I&#39;ve lost through aging - it&#39;s my memory I miss most.<br />Last week we bought one of those inflatable penguins - really cute, about 4 feet high.  It&#39;s out in the garage waiting to join the rest.  Then I&#39;m in the basement sorting through the CHristmas stuff and - there&#39;s a cute, little inflatable penguin - 4 feet high lol.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Jenn - totally sounds like something I would do-LOL&#33;<br />Remember we want to see pics of your &quot;Christmas yard&quot;&#33;<br /><br />I was going to finish my indoor decorations today, (I&#39;ve barely gotten started) but my arthritis is acting up with all this damp weather and I just can&#39;t stand to be on my feet very long. Since I&#39;ve had the surgery on my feet I&#39;ve developed arthritis in my right foot and now I think the left one is following suit. I&#39;m not even that old yet but some days I feel like I&#39;m 100. I&#39;ll stop whining now <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/Maxine-holiday-spirit.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-01 23:19:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336617,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 23:20:59',NULL,'','Well, it actually turned out to be a beautiful day, so maybe Kevin is driving home today instead of yesterday and will miss all the yucky we had.  It is in the 50&#39;s and sunny.  I went to Hobby Lobby to buy some more Christmas picks - I use them for filler on the tree and since my tree is so much bigger than the last one we had, I ran out of them and am not even halfway done with the decorating.  Then went to the grocery store to stock up on stuff for the rest of the week as it is supposed to snow on Wed.  I am looking forward to seeing the pics of all the decorating you guys have done.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-01 23:20:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336619,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-01 23:36:59',NULL,'','Good Afternoon everyone and welcome to December.It&#39;s mild here at 41 F but very, very damp. We were in Nova Scotia for the weekend looking for a house. We found one really lovely looking place but it comes with a multitude of questions that have to be addressed before making a bid. We are keeping our fingers crossed that things can be sorted out. Do hope everyone had a great,healthy and happy weekend.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-01 23:36:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336622,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 00:51:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336617:date=Dec 1 2008, 02&#58;20 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 1 2008, 02&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336617\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well, it actually turned out to be a beautiful day, so maybe Kevin is driving home today instead of yesterday and will miss all the yucky we had.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hi Cheryl. I&#39;m back finally.  Got caught last night in Clayton NM.  We were in Dairy Queen, and I noticed all the cars covered with snow coming down from Raton.  Everyone told us not to go.  They all looked so scared. They said the wind was strong, the snow was whiteout, and the roads were ice.  They also said that  the road from Raton was strewn with overturned vehicles and trailers.  We took their advice and stayed put.  <br /><br />This morning when I tried to head up Raton pass, I was met by a state trooper who said the road was closed.  We had to take another route, which took us about 50 - 70 miles out of the way.  At least the road was wide open, clear, no wind and sunny.<br /><br />I see I got behind the last couple days.  Will try to catch up later.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-02 00:51:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336630,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 01:41:45',NULL,'','Kevin, I am so glad that you had forewarning and were able to find a place to stay put until the worst cleared out.  When I didn&#39;t see you on this morning, I was hoping you were safe and sound (okay, the sound thing is questionable).  Hope Sharon is feeling better...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-02 01:41:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336631,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 01:43:26',NULL,'','Kevin - glad you are back.. and even more important that you and your family are safe.<br /><br />Jenn - I&#39;m looking for finger food EASY recipes... what idea&#39;s do you have?  I have to make finger foods for my daughters&#39; Baby Shower this weekend.<br /><br />Cheryl - so glad that you seem to have the Christmas tree up and looking beautiful I am sure&#33;  Take care in all that snow....<br /><br />James - Wow, you found a house so fast, I hope you can work out all the kinks.  I know what it&#39;s like when you see you &quot;dream&quot; home.. you just want it, don&#39;t you&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-02 01:43:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336632,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 01:45:59',NULL,'','Well this was a lost day…….Managed to clean up the tree debris and do the laundry. Had to wait for the UPS truck till 5:00 so no shopping today. I did manage to order all the pics for Howie’s photo calendar but it took forever to do online at Walgreens.  Tomorrow I’ll tackle Wally World &amp; pick up the pictures.<br /><br />Cheryl, hope Wally world wasn’t too bad today.<br /><br />Jenn 2 penguins…….see you liked it last year too&#33; LOL<br /><br />Deb hope your arthritis feels better with some rest.<br /><br />James hope that the house works out.<br /><br />Welcome back Kevin. Glad you made it home safely.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-02 01:45:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336634,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 02:58:14',NULL,'','OK, it&#39;s offical now&#33;  No turning back, I am now old&#33;  Contacted the pension company and started the paperwork to get my pension started, and if that wasn&#39;t enought fun, had a meeting with Social Security today and filed for Medicare.  I kept waiting for the <br />social Security rep to tell me I was too young but he didn&#39;t even come close&#33;  Acutally I excited to get Medicare started (Feb 1st).  My health insurance now costs &#036;326 per month with a &#036;5,000 deductable.  Sure won&#39;t miss that&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou...Happy Birthday to TJ&#33;  Gramps is doing pretty good.  He caught the cold but doesn&#39;t seem to have it as bad as Lynda and I did.<br /><br />Kevin....Glad you made it back home OK.  Our highest mountain pass is about 50 feet&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...You know you could probably get a great deal on a new RV right now and it sure would look good&#33;  Just a thought&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br />My beloved Chiefs won their second game of the year yesterday&#33;  Of course it was against the Oakland Raiders, the only team more screwed up than the Chiefs&#33;<br /><br />Better get back to work, have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-02 02:58:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336635,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 03:23:01',NULL,'','Rose, I decided not to brave WalMart and went to King Soopers instead - I knew it wouldn&#39;t be as crowded as all they have is groceries.  Went to Hobby Lobby for the other stuff I needed.  Jackie, not done with the tree yet, but another 2 days and I should be.  The front is done so if you look at it straight on, it looks nice.  I always do finger foods for Christmas Eve and then cook a big dinner Christmas Day.  This year, on the 24th, we are having Lil&#39; Smokies, deviled eggs, big sub sandwiches, breaded &amp; fried ravioli w/ marinara dipping sauce, veggie tray, jalapeno poppers, little quiches, hot wings and chips and dips.  I am always open to trying new things, so if anyone has any suggestions for Jackie, I am listening too.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-02 03:23:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336639,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 05:06:36',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Just wanted to say HI.  Been busy today and now I have to pay some bills.  It is raining really hard here right now and suppose to last through the night.<br /><br />Dd doesn&#39;t have a clue that I can tell.<br /><br />Glad to hear everyone is home safe and have recovered from the holidays.<br /><br />Well time to go.  See you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-02 05:06:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336642,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 05:40:35',NULL,'','Spent all day decorating the house - time sure flies by but I&#39;m about half way done&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - I usually buy all the appies - easier that way- and just bake as I need them. The little taquitos are always good and teriyaki chicken wings - yum&#33;  Aways do a veg dip as well - for the diet conscious (not me lol)<br /><br />Will set up the chocolate fountain and the punch fountain as well - looks impressive.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-02 05:40:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336660,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 13:19:18',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><b>TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2ND</b></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    How is everyone this morning?     Finally got everything packed last night and today have a long list of chores to do.   I&#39;ll get our turkey soup going so the remains of Thanksgiving can be cleaned out tonight.   I must say I won&#39;t be sorry to see the end of the dinner.   I love leftovers but this is getting ridiculous.   <br /><br />Last night we had dinner at Deb&#39;s and celebrated TJ approaching b&#39;day and had a fun time.   The hit of the evening was a suprise phone call from Santa (thanks to a donation to the Cancer Society - check and see if it is available in your area)  Ash was actually speechless which is a major accomplishment and TJ was soooo excited.  It wasn&#39;t even Santa&#39;s helper - it was really Santa.   He even knew the kids teachers names and their best friends names but did miss out on the one thing they wanted for Christmas (only because the #1 gift changed since the questionnaire was filled out.   )  When he mentioned TJ gymnastic teach, the little guy nearly dropped the phone.   It was so much fun to watch.   He spent a long time on the phone with them.    <br /><br />Shari - How did Mark&#39;s treatment go yesterday?   I hope he didn&#39;t have too many adverse effects.<br /><br />James - You don&#39;t waste time do you?    Great news that you may have found a new home so quickly.   Four years ago we did something similar.   We had been looking in Pa for sometime and finally gave up when we heard about a house on a Wed night - saw it Thursday morning and put a binder on it - listed our house Friday night and had a binder on that one on Sunday.   Hope it all works out for you and Donna.   How far away from your present home will you be moving?<br /><br />Steve - glad to hear that Gramps is doing OK.    I know even a cold can be a big issue when breathing problems are involved.     Happy to hear your pension meeting and medicare planning went well.    When I went to Social Security to sign up for my benefits I was never so happy to tell someone my age.   <br /><br />Jenn - Glad the Christmas decorating is coming along.   We never did get the icicles hung from the eaves this year - the weather didn&#39;t cooperate.   Jim should have done it in September like I asked.   lol<br /><br />Cheryl - Breaded and Fried Ravioli sounds terrific.   Do you buy them like that or do them yourself.     I&#39;m always looking for something different for when our cruise friends come.    We get tired of little hot dogs and crab puffs after three days.   <br /><br />Martha - hope you have a safe trip to Miami - see you on Monday&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;   Most of all hope you are feeling better by the time you sail on Friday.<br /><br />Chris - glad you found the burbon for your son.   I&#39;ve never heard of that brand.<br /><br />Sue - any firms plans for going to see your new niece or is it still in the planning stage?<br /><br />Andrea, Deb, Falina, Shaunna, Rose, Jackie hope to have a chance to chat with you later but need to get moving and get that &quot;pre-cruise&quot; housecleaning done.   Fortunately most of it was just done for the holiday last week so it won&#39;t be too bad but I need everything just-so before I go away.   Don&#39;t so much care about it when I&#39;m leaving but it definately bugs me to walk back into any type of mess or confusion.   Be back later.<br /><br />Make today special<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-02 13:19:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336673,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 14:50:01',NULL,'','Carmen - I heard from Maria last night.   She is doing well but aside from some minor health issues and family commitments, she is busy with work and having some computer problems.   She hopes to be back with us as soon as things slow down a bit and her computer is working better.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-02 14:50:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336684,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 15:09:22',NULL,'','I was getting concerned, thanks MaryLou.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-02 15:09:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336691,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 15:23:28',NULL,'','MaryLou....Glad to hear you are all packed&#33;  What a great idea with Santa.  Will have to check to see if it is available here.  Shoot, I think my 31 year old son might even buy into that one&#33;<br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-02 15:23:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336700,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 15:31:13',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Running around today trying to get as much done as possible. Wally World awaits……<br /><br />Steve think of the saving from the insurance……..not the age thing. More &#036;&#036; for Connie goes Crazie&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl your list of food makes me tired just thinking about the prep.<br /><br />Marylou how cool that Santa called the kids&#33; Never heard of that, sounds like it was well worth the donation and you supported a great cause. I’m sure their faces were the best part. Happy cleaning….the only good thing is at the end you get rewarded with a cruise&#33;<br />Thanks for the update on Maria.<br /><br />Well time to get moving……..I’ll check back later. Have a good day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-02 15:31:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336707,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 15:35:55',NULL,'','Hi, everyone, hope you are all well.<br /><br />Have had a few snow flurries this morning but thankfully none has stuck. It has been bitter cold out in the open with the wind. The foundry is even worse, being all concrete and steel its like a fridge. Still its supposed to improve tomorrow.<br /><br />Debbie- thankyou, its great getting to know you all as well.<br /><br />MaryLou- I had never heard of Woodford Reserve either but my eldest tells me that they are a major sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. Dont know what the price is like on your side of the pond but its expensive over here. He has just got a new job and I have got it specially for him to celebrate. His new offices are on the Strand in London and the windows overlook the Victoria embankment. It really sounds like a great place to work, i&#39;m really pleased for him. <br /><br /><br />Am just about to get off from work and get the last of my xmas presents for Kath, have got most of them off the net and had them delivered which is a lot easier. All the shops are fighting for business at the moment and have price reductions so I am going to strike while the iron is hot.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-02 15:35:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336712,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 15:52:33',NULL,'','Hi gang&#33;<br /><br />Well I felt so much better yesterday I was talked into working a double.  Left for work at 6 am and returned at 8 pm.  Sometimes I think when I miss protonix doses (which I did) it catches up to me and then takes it a bit for the new stuff to get real good in my system.  Trust me I was thinking about getting tested again (at the ER) but need to put that off to July if I can.   <br /><br />Everyone seems to have had such wonderful weekends getting ready for Christmas.  Steve just mentioned getting the rest of the Christmas stuff down so for us it&#39;s a start...a bit late but I really do need to get it all done by Saturday.  Going to get rid of a bunch of stuff too.  The stuff that is years and years and years (older than me..haha) old.  I buy new every year except this year and last year so if I prune it really good next year maybe I can get a bunch of new stuff.<br /><br />Kevin well except your run in with the storms....glad you are safe&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Don&#39;t have time to address everyone so for now...gottarun&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-02 15:52:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336716,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 16:07:57',NULL,'','&quot;Morning everyone from a 35 degree Montreal. Hopefully this will be a quiet uneventful day. Working out for 45 minutes in the small gym I go to has helped me lose 4lbs over the past 16 days. Not bad really for a 65 year old&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-02 16:07:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336719,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 17:33:31',NULL,'','Cheryl, thanks for some of those app ideas - I&#39;d forgot about L&#39;il Smokies&#33;   Where&#39;s Tonia when you need her?   Why, cruising of course  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />I actually only got out of bed at 10 this morning... just lay in watching Regis &amp; Kelly and then took a leisurely shower.  No idea what I have planned for today... do you ever have one of those days?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-02 17:33:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336722,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 17:54:22',NULL,'','What did we ever do before the electronic age?   My neighbor just left and was laughing her head off.   Every room in our house has something being charged for our trip - yes - even the 2 bathrooms.   We have digital camers, 35 MM camera, video camera, DVD,. 2 phones, a set of walkie talkies, my lap top and our GPS all currently being charged.   Our son said we are electronically challenged.   I&#39;ll show him.   haha','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-02 17:54:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336724,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 18:41:30',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy out  before  we went  out  Pappy wanted to be held so i did  that make him feel better heh what a baby  haha.<br />i am doing christmas cards. i will get the tree  this week can’t wait to get my tree whoo woo heheh. Get my wrapping stuffs  to start then <br /><br /><br />Marylou- i am still on the roll and  it is still in progress  and also i had to save money cuz the flight to CA is expensive and also i would like to have extra money to take anyway. <br /><br />i hope  everyone are  alright  smile  <br />have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-02 18:41:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336725,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 18:47:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336508:date=Dec 1 2008, 09&#58;33 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 1 2008, 09&#58;33 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336508\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey <b>Andrea</b>&#33; Have you heard from Joey? Hope you can check in today&#33; <br /><br />I saw on the news this morning that they caught the guy who killed that Anne Pressly in Little Rock. How tragic&#33; I bet that&#39;s all over your news there&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Good morning everybody,<br /><br />Deb - I received a IM from Joey - I wish he would get back to me again...I miss my Joey... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Yes, the Anne Pressly murder case is all over the news here&#33; Such a tragedy and all the guy supposedly took was her purse&#33;  That guy isn&#39;t safe to be out in public right now...he was threatened by people as the police was bringing him in.  <br /><br />I was surprised when the story made the national news like it did...Yes, she was an news anchor but L.R. Arkansas isn&#39;t exactly LA or NYC...<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a good day.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-02 18:47:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336728,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:00:05',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><b>MaryLou -  Please wish TJ a big Happy 4th Birthday for me&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> </b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-02 19:00:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336730,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:27:16',NULL,'','I just had a nice long post all typed up....wanted to add a graphic and.. poof - computer locks up and everything&#39;s gone&#33;<br />I don&#39;t have time to re-type everything so....wishing everybody a happy Tuesday and.. see you later.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-02 19:27:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336731,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:27:55',NULL,'','I have a silly question to ask everybody who uses the cruise countdown clocks...the ones that have a ship moving across them getting closer and closer to 00 (shore)  as your cruise gets near and nearer...<br /><br />The question is...Who else gets excited watching the ship move across and see the months, weeks and days count down?  and which excites you more?  the ship moving or the count down of days, or maybe both?','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-02 19:27:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336733,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:34:11',NULL,'','I love to watch both.   I especially love the fact that my RC ship is about to go right off the scale.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-02 19:34:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336734,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:47:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336733:date=Dec 2 2008, 11&#58;34 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Dec 2 2008, 11&#58;34 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336733\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I love to watch both.   I especially love the fact that my RC ship is about to go right off the scale.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /> Yes - lucky you&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I like to watch both  too...but I always look at the ship first. I like it most when it has crossed over a new month and on the days that have some sort of &quot;rhythm&quot; to them, like today it is 1 month, 1 week and 1 day. I think that is cool.  I will always tell hubby at night (if I have been on-line) the days countdown before we go to sleep <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-02 19:47:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336735,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 19:58:29',NULL,'','Good morning gang.  Nothing on the agenda today except for more decorating - maybe if I make an all out effort today, I can wrap it up.  Tomorrow is my day with Scotty so won&#39;t get mch done then.  Mary Lou, the fried ravioli is really easy - I buy the frozen cheese ravioli, then I thaw it out.  I also lay them in a single layer on a platter lined with paper towels and nuke them for about a minute after they thaw to make sure the centers are no longer cold.  Probably not necessary, but I always worry that they won&#39;t be hot thru and thru when finished.  I heat up my deep fryer (or a pan of oil).  I dip each one in flour, then in an egg - milk mixture and then roll them in italian bread crumbs and drop them into the fryer.  As I said, I serve them with marinara sauce and they are a favorite appetizer around here.  I got the idea from Olive Garden, which serves the beef ravioli that way but my family prefers the cheese ones.  I guess I will also be serving Carnival&#39;s Wam Melthing Chocolate Cake as it has been requested - I made it last Christmas Eve and the kids loved it.  Our youngest son collects DVD&#39;s from all his favorite movies and shows - he has literally thousands of DVD&#39;s.  Last year, he requested the complete collection of &quot;The Soprano&#39;s&quot; so we bought those and this year it was all of the Married With Children episodes.  I got those ordered last night.  Our oldest son is wanting a new dining room table and chairs so we plan to give him a gift certificate to American Furniture Warehouse - just have to go get it.  I still have other things to get for them - I am going to get them each one of those dresser valets that also have charging stations for their cell phones, iPods, etc.  Penney&#39;s had 2 different ones in their catalog and I tried to order both, but each time got a message that it was unavailable, so will go to Bed Bath &amp; Beyond and see what they havve.  For some reason, it just seems that I am going thru the motions this year but am really not into the holidays - hope I get the holiday spirit soon.  Well, gotta&#39; get to my chores and then get back on that tree....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-02 19:58:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336736,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 20:12:09',NULL,'','Cheryl - thanks - I will definately be trying the fried ravioli.      I bought Dave one of those charging valets for Christmas but I got mine in Penney&#39;s a while ago.   I have seen them in Kohl&#39;s though if you have one of those nearby (or on-line)<br /><br />Have a fun day with Scotty tomorrow.   I&#39;m sure he will love all the decorations.    Ashleigh told us our tree this year is so much prettier than the one last year and is so much bigger.   (Guess it must have grown in the box in the basement over the summer.   hehe)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-02 20:12:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336738,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 20:39:06',NULL,'','<b>Andrea and Mary Lou </b>- I&#39;m really embarassed to say that I&#39;ve never noticed the ships moving on the cruise clocks <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> .....and I even had one on my last cruise. Well, they say the mind is the second thing to go <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-02 20:39:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336766,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 22:17:29',NULL,'','Busy morning cleaning up after decorating - all that stuff really makes a mess when it goes up  and anotehr mess when you take it all down.  Oh well - it&#39;s nice to look at&#33;<br /><br />I love the cruise clocks (unfortunately I don&#39;t have one at the moment) - but it&#39;s always something that makes me smile - even on a bad day - ANTICIPATION&#33;<br /><br />Maybe I will put ont up for our Hawaiian holiday :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-02 22:17:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336783,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 23:12:45',NULL,'','I’m beat…..Wally World wasn’t too bad. I finally found a present for Howie……a new bluetooth headset for his phone……he left the last one in the glove compartment and it died. Now that he’s traveling alone in the car he’ll use it. I think I’ve finally got a handle on presents……just need to get about 6 gift cards and a sweater for my DS and I should be done. Hooray&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Debbie I stopped at the Dollar store and found wine glasses with snowflakes so I bought 4. See what you started…..LOL&#33;<br /><br />Chris sounds like your just about done shopping congrats&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna I felt like you today…..gottarun, LOL&#33; Try not to overdo it&#33;<br /><br />James 4 lbs, congrats&#33; I think it’s the 4 I gained……<br /><br />Jackie good for you just hanging about this morning. I hope to get to do that next week.<br /><br />Hi Sue, Andrea and Cheryl.<br /><br />Love my cruise clocks…….I like the day countdowns……….seems to make me feel like it’s closer. <br /><br />Jenn those Christmas boxes sure do shed stuff don’t they. I’ll be vacumning glitter and needles for months. LOL<br /><br />Decided on an easy dinner tonight, Chicken soup and sandwiches, simple and perfect on a chilly night. <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-02 23:12:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336784,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-02 23:15:48',NULL,'','<b>Hiya My friends, Mary Lou you ought to see all my electronic gadgets <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Cheryl hope you have a good time with Scotty, Ive got to go to the Dentist&#33;&#33; UGH&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" /> Annies Sister is coming down for two days so ive got housecleaning to do as well, so ill be out of touch for a couple days&#33;&#33;&#33; Wishing everyone a safe and healthy week ahead and those who are sick, get well soon and Happy Birthday to all and everyones children who have one coming up&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> Seaya around later on&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-02 23:15:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336806,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 00:43:11',NULL,'','Hallelujah - the tree is finished.  Only took me 6 days&#33;&#33;&#33;  I still have all the other decorating to do but at least I can mark the big one off my list.  Fixing to go jump in the shower as I am covered in glitter.  On second thought, Greg might like that, except for the fact that I am also sweaty, so a shower is definitely in order.  I didn&#39;t even set foot out of the house today and it was supposed to be around 70 degrees.  I will have to go out tomorrow when it is forecast to snow.  Well, better go &quot;unsmelly&quot; myself - be back later...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 00:43:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336829,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 01:38:48',NULL,'','Rose - how about this cool weather?  I&#39;m actually enjoying it for a change.<br /><br />Cheryl - congrats on the completion of the decorations.  Yes I&#39;m sure Greg would love the glitter - I know Tony would  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey - where are you... I miss you&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Robert - enjoy your family&#39;s visit.. it&#39;s always fun having family over during the holidays.<br /><br />Off to have dinner, I&#39;ve made a beef and burgundy stew and brown rice for dinner... great for a chilly evening.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-03 01:38:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336842,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 01:51:18',NULL,'','Jackie, your dinner sounds yummy.  I have had a hankering for breakfast so that is what Greg is getting tonight.  I just cooked the bacon and made the sausage gravy to smother the biscuits in.  We will also have eggs, hash browns and pancakes but I am not going to start those until he is on the way home from the office....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 01:51:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336855,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 02:38:34',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Not much going on here.  Doing the usual....laundry, fix dinner, dishes, etc.<br /><br />I really need to start on my Christmas cards.  Usually have them started by now.<br /><br />Well dinner won&#39;t fix itself so I better get to it.<br /><br />Have a great evening.  Chat at you later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-03 02:38:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),