(257719,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 07:32:49',NULL,'','Evening - it&#39;s cold enough to freeze the - well you know what lol.<br /><br />Busy day - first to the school where we made Christmas ornaments and cards and stuff - fun&#33;  Next week we will be doing centerpieces.<br /><br />Then home to continue decorating.  We buy lots of goodies after Christmas - at like 75% off - but I can never remember where I put everything.  This morning I went downstairs to search out my punch bowl and I came across a box off icicle lights - four big strings - so they had to go up.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />   But I never did find that punch bowl.  Think I might have sold it at my last garage sale lol.  I do miss my mind at times tee-hee&#33;.<br /><br />Getting my hair cut tomorrow - I&#39;m tired of looking like Harry Potter&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Then it&#39;s out there for some shopping - and home to try the chocolate fountain again - think that just might be dinner lol.<br /><br />Well - gotta run - CSI Miami is on soon and no one cleaned up the kitchen - where is that darned maid when you need her  <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 />Take care all ....','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-11 07:32:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257725,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 07:42:27',NULL,'','Joey...thanks&#33;  I will let you know what I find out about the Med/Europe cruise she did.  I just remembered that another friend took her European cruise on RC.  I&#39;ll ask her how she liked the ship, too.  Hope you and David have a nice celebration.<br /><br />Sue..that&#39;s so great that your blood test was good and your back is feeling better.  <br /><br />Carmen (RSANE)  Wow&#33;  Fifty-nine cruises on Royal Caribbean.  How great is that&#33;  Now I&#39;m getting excited to try them.  It sounds like the crew is wonderful, and you are definitely a part of their family, too.  Hope this cruise leaving Sunday is wonderful for you.<br /><br />Jackie...you and Joey went on my dream cruise.  I hear the Summit is doing those ports now instead of the Millie.  I&#39;m saving my money.   <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 />Tonia...what a great thing you did for that man.  That was so nice, and very smart also... about buying the food yourself.  I must cook like you...everyone says I&#39;m a good cook, but I make a really big mess.  It&#39;s ok, though, because I&#39;m the one who cleans it up.  LOL  <br /><br /><br />Carmen (Mercedes)...hope you&#39;re feeling better.  Sometimes with PT you have to feel worse to start feeling better...if that makes any sense.  Sounds like you and Kaylee had a great shopping trip.<br /><br />Jen...hope your weather warms up.  We&#39;re at 13 right now, which is warmer than the last few nights.  Sounds like you have a lot of fun things to do for Christmas.  I&#39;m not very good at crafts.  I want to  make an ornament with my mom and dad&#39;s picture in it.  Think I&#39;ll venture up to Michael&#39;s craft store, and see what I can find there to work with.  I&#39;m not quite sure how to go about it.<br />Have a great day, everyone&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-11 07:42:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257751,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 13:07:56',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - December 11th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....another busy day ahead of me today but first I have to wait for the car window people to come so I can get out and get some things done.  <br /><br />Jim &amp; I have sailed on the Grandeur twice and loved it both times.  It is a great ship with a really great crew.  The only minus of our Grandeur cruise was that was the ship where we had to huge pole at the foot of our bed in our JS.  Everything else about the ship was terrific.<br /><br />Joey - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - I hope David has a great day planned for both of you.  Let us know what he planned and enjoy your day.  <br /><br />Shari - how is Isabelle reacting to the tree and decorations?  I&#39;m sure she is in awe of all the lights.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - glad you had time to stop in and say Hi.<br /><br />Steve - How is DW feeling today?  <br /><br />Sue - glad the blood work came back OK.  <br /><br />Carmen - I haven&#39;t checked yet, but have you added your cruises to our cruise list here yet?   If not, please follow the links under upcoming cruises under the Members section on the side here.<br /><br />Tonia - Have fun with your baking.<br /><br />Jenn - what a nice thing you did for that Man.   Jim would have done the same thing - bought the food for him not given him money.  Unfortunately, you never know what the money is going to go for.<br /><br />Rose - welcome back - you were missed here but I can&#39;t wait to hear all about the PC.   I watched your ship go through the Canal on the cruise cams here.  <br /><br />Time to get moving and get the rest of the boxes from the Christmas decorations put down in the basement.  I&#39;ll be back later on to see what everyone is up to.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-11 13:07:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257781,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 15:15:49',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys... <br />Hope everyone is well.....<br /><br />Just a quick hello for now....got a busy day today... will check in later..<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 15:15:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257807,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 15:35:04',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />had fog when i took Pappy out and i felt freezing rain ack <br />i am finishing christmas cards and mail them all<br /><br />have good day  <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-11 15:35:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257826,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 17:52:06',NULL,'','Thanks, Shari....I&#39;ll love the Brilliance, already had an email from Captain Hakan and the hotel director - who I didn&#39;t know was on board yet...he&#39;s terrific and I&#39;ve known him for years.  So we&#39;ll be getting VIP service, I&#39;m sure&#33;<br /><br />Also, my cabin mate, forensic nurse colleague and dear friend who lives in MN ( I begged her for ten years to cruise and she didn&#39;t think it would be her &quot;thing&quot; - once I finally got her on a ship, she&#39;s done five cruises with me in a year&#33; ) joined this group, under the name Rula Lenski...I welcomed her, not even knowing her alias...so funny&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-11 17:52:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257827,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 17:53:19',NULL,'','Yes, Mary Lou, I&#39;ve got my cruises on the list...just wish there were ten of them, of at least twelve days duration but, alas, it isn&#39;t so......','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-11 17:53:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257828,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 17:55:35',NULL,'','The happiest of days to you and David, Joey - hope you have lots to report back ( and lots not to tell us&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; )<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-11 17:55:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257840,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 19:01:04',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />well can ya believe it we have rain AGAIN... <br /><br />Joey have a great day you two....<br /><br />Rose welcome home... <br /><br />Jenn ya know because you were looking for punch bowl you couldn&#39;t find it  ...so nice you get to spend time with your mom...hey you have those new hats you could just put the hair up in one of those<br /><br />Sue glad the back is feeling better..i only sent a few cards this year...<br /><br />Marylou did the window get fixed....<br /><br />well all that are having snow drive careful...stay warm...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-11 19:01:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257867,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 20:14:24',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />A sunny but cold day in LV today.  Nothing much planned except for cleaning the air filters in our heating/AC ducts.  Here comes the ladder again&#33;<br /><br />Keeping a lookout for a digital picture frame I ordered for Roe.  Comes with a 2MB card, so I&#39;ve been assembling tons of pictures in a special folder so I can quickly load them when it arrives.  Maybe we can get rid of some of the family pictures which fill every flat surface of our home.  As much as I would like that I doubt that it will happen.  Oh well, I&#39;m trying.  Also go her a small digital viewer for a keyring with a 1.5&quot; screen and I&#39;ve loaded it with Grandkid pics so she can show them off to her girl friends anytime the urge strikes.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-11 20:14:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257871,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 20:53:09',NULL,'','Hello All.  Happy anniversary to you Joey, and also to David.  How special to share the day with the birthdate of your dear mother.  Ed, I was looking at one of those small digital holders for my mother in law.  The one i saw at penneys held 4 pics (I think) and was the size of a credit card.  I thought I would load it with pics of the grankids and great grandkids.  Nothing special going on here today other than major house cleaning - anyone want to come help???  It is still snowing steadily.  We have abotu 18&quot; on the ground already and it is not forecast to slow down until tonight.  Well, off to clean toilets - the highlight of my day&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-11 20:53:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257872,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 20:56:30',NULL,'','David sent me an email from work asking me on a date...  <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 />In it he said he wanted to take me to  the gaucho grill ....here in the san fernando Valley...because how much I enjoyed it the last time we went..... <a href=\"http://www.gauchogrillrestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.gauchogrillrestaurant.com/</a><br /><br /><br />I dont have the heart to tell him... I have never been there... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 20:56:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257873,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 20:57:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=257871:date=Dec 11 2007, 10&#58;53 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Dec 11 2007, 10&#58;53 AM) [snapback]257871[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Hello All.  Happy anniversary to you Joey, and also to David.  How special to share the day with the birthdate of your dear mother.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Yeah i took it as a sign ...... as we didn&#39;t pick the date that was the date the California government processed our DP papers...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 20:57:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257875,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 21:07:07',NULL,'','Joey - you will have to let all of us know how the Gaucho Grill was.  That is so funny that David thought you enjoyed it when you were there last.<br /><br />Your Mom was a beautiful woman Joey.  You lost her much much to early.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-11 21:07:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257879,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 21:41:47',NULL,'','Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33;<br /><br />My kitty is in the hospital for the day for testing.  We&#39;ve never left him there before, so I&#39;m worried about him.  I know he must be scared. <br /><br />Mary Lou...she is just mesmerized by the lights and ornaments.  She&#39;s in that grabbing stage now (6 months old) so she wants to grab the ornaments.  lol<br /><br />Joey...hope you and David have a wonderful evening out.  The restaurant sounds great&#33;  Happy Birthday to your dear mom&#33;<br /><br />Everyone in the icy weather...stay safe&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-11 21:41:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257885,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 21:53:28',NULL,'','i have a question.. i haven&#39;t owned a pet in many a year..... for all those that have 4 legged family members ... what kind of expenses dollar amount wise do you calculate you spend in a year for food.. hygiene and vet  ?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 21:53:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257898,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 22:17:49',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Sorry my chores are taking longer then I thought. Will have to wait a few days for the pics and review, Christmas stuff, laundry, cooking, etc. keeping me busy. Also trying to do a little catching up around here. My DD is getting her AA on Friday night so I have stuff to do for that too. Mom is hanging in there and looking forward to her New Year&#39;s cruise. I can&#39;t believe I&#39;m outta here again on the 29th........(different ship from mom &amp; dad)<br /><br />Welcome aboard RNSANE Carmen. Glad you joined us. Happy to have another RCI lover aboard. 59 cruises with RCI tops my 31......Wow&#33; Have you cruised other lines? We have 11 times but seem to always gravitate back to RCI.<br /><br />Jenn I hope you find a maid to clean your kitchen.......when&#39;s she&#39;s done send her over to me, she can clean my house since my kids wrecked it. <br /><br />Sue sorry you weren&#39;t feeling well. Glad your better.<br /><br />Shari, nice to see you here more regularly, we miss you&#33; Hope things are a little calmer now. Hope you found an ornament for your parent&#39;s picture. I think I may do one of those myself this year........great idea&#33; Sorry to hear you kitty isn&#39;t well. <br /><br />Happy Anniversary Joey and David&#33;&#33;&#33;  How was the Monarch????? Did you review it??? <br /><br />Jackie, welcome back from South Africa. I&#39;ll have to catch up with your trip once I get settled and graduation is over. <br /><br />Steve sorry to hear your DW isn&#39;t feeling well. Hope today is better.<br /><br />Tonia has the baking begun already????? Yikes I&#39;m behind&#33; <br /><br />Marylou how cool that you watched our ship go through the locks. It was really crowded in the canal that day and we got in the locks 2 hours late&#33; It poured rain on me in the wee hours of the morning as I was staking out my chair for the first lock. <br /><br />Cheryl....Howie had on the news one morning and we saw the snow. I thought of you immediately. Hope it gets better soon.<br /><br />Ed sounds like you got Roe a wonderful gift. I&#39;m a picture freak too.<br /><br />Well sorry if I missed anyone but I&#39;m trying. Lots of wonderful new people here to visit with each day. It&#39;s great&#33;&#33;&#33; Well back to the laundry and I really need to get the bugs off my car from the drive. First a cup of java.......from Costa Rico&#33; LOL Have a great evening all.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-11 22:17:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257909,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 22:41:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Happy Anniversary Joey and David&#33;&#33;&#33; How was the Monarch????? Did you review it??? <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks Rose.. no no official review.... I posted a few comments in a couple of threads here..<br /><br />They do a fine job on the monarch...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 22:41:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257914,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 23:05:35',NULL,'','hi everyone  <br />good afternoon <br /><br />great to see you again ROSE are you excited about your upcoming cruise  smile<br />happy anniversary Joey and David too<br />Tonia  i only sent cards from the packages to my friends  but i sent personal cards from hallmark store to my family','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-11 23:05:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257915,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 23:10:43',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=257885:date=Dec 11 2007, 02&#58;53 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 11 2007, 02&#58;53 PM) [snapback]257885[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i have a question.. i haven&#39;t owned a pet in many a year..... for all those that have 4 legged family members ... what kind of expenses dollar amount wise do you calculate you spend in a year for food.. hygiene and vet  ?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />actually since i got my dog Pappy last june  i spended about 500 dollars on food, toys and vet  lucky my vet don&#39;t charge me much <br />i am sure it is like 1,000 dollars a year total on all stuff but i have to review all the cost i have paid total since june to see how much i have spend  smile<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-11 23:10:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257919,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-11 23:47:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=257915:date=Dec 11 2007, 01&#58;10 PM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lovelypinky &#064; Dec 11 2007, 01&#58;10 PM) [snapback]257915[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--quoteo(post=257885:date=Dec 11 2007, 02&#58;53 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 11 2007, 02&#58;53 PM) [snapback]257885[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i have a question.. i haven&#39;t owned a pet in many a year..... for all those that have 4 legged family members ... what kind of expenses dollar amount wise do you calculate you spend in a year for food.. hygiene and vet  ?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />actually since i got my dog Pappy last june  i spended about 500 dollars on food, toys and vet  lucky my vet don&#39;t charge me much <br />i am sure it is like 1,000 dollars a year total on all stuff but i have to review all the cost i have paid total since june to see how much i have spend  smile<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />it is a major major committment...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-11 23:47:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257921,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 02:21:39',NULL,'','As for the cost of our dogs, I have never kept records but would estimate it to be around &#036;3,600 a year.  Thy are both Maltese, and are in coats that reach the ground so their grooming costs a bit more.  With shots, vet bills, grooming, boarding and misc., I would estimate that to be a fair assessment of the cost.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-12 02:21:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257933,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 02:49:07',NULL,'','Thanks Cheryl','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-12 02:49:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257937,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 02:52:32',NULL,'','well lets see i have five rotties...we give them their shots.. except rabies thats every three years for the vet... Knock on wood.. i have never had much with vet visits...shes does home visits with my five...<br /><br />vet visit is 40 dollars each shot is 10-14 dollars per dog... 1 all in one and then rabies... if she was giving them all<br /><br />dry food .. i go thur 2 -55 lb bags a month at 27 each<br /><br />4-5 big cans of wet food  cases a month 12 in a case at 13 &#036;<br /><br />Sams club snacks 2 bags of jerky treats 2 lb 12 &#036;, 2 bags of beggin strips 2lb 12 &#036;.. 2 months supply<br /><br />beds. 99 &#036; but the ones they have are 4 years old...i have 4 ....one dog doesn&#39;t like the beds...<br /><br />toys... 3-6 &#036; a piece ... rawhides once in a while...i just spent about 100 dollars on xmas stuff for them like blankets for the couch... toys , special xmas treats <br /><br />they don&#39;t need the groomers...i brush them , wash them blow dry them...clip nails...<br /><br />oh the kitty one case of wet food 12 &#036; for two months one bag of dry food two months 13&#036;...<br /><br />anything more Joey let me know... but ya know as much at they cost me , they love me and Gary and i couldn&#39;t see myself without my babies... they are my kids...i have one on one side on the couch and one by my feet on the couch ... shes doing her watch time looking out the window...<br /><br />oh i forgot to tell ya you look so much like your mommy ...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-12 02:52:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257941,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 02:59:57',NULL,'','Tonia I remember when a dog was a dog and not a family member...they were loved and cherished no doubt ....but hey after they all were a dog....(so my dad tells me) any way....i digressI am just amazed at the amount of money it takes to support a pet these days....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-12 02:59:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257948,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 03:14:16',NULL,'','Good Evening Everyone:<br />I had a very hectic day at work and did not get a chance to check in. I hope everyone is feeling better, pets included.  I have to get my last lumbar injection tomorrow, so I will check in again on Thursday.  Happy Anniversary Joey and David, enjoy dinner.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-12 03:14:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257993,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 06:04:48',NULL,'','Good evening&#33;<br />What a day&#33;  An ice storm started last night but it is around 32 so the roads were OK.  Got to work around 7AM and the only office with power was my office.  Had the computer (no internet) and one light.  Actually got alot done.  No phones till 11AM.  <br />DW is doing better.  Her neck is sore but is putting heat on it and that makes it feel better.  DW and the boxer were doing &quot;battle&quot; last night over her heating device.  Its a tube you put in the microwave to warm up.  To a boxer that looks like a toy.  DW won&#33;<br /><br />Rose - Welcome back.  Can&#39;t wait to hear about the cruise and see pictures.<br /><br />Joey - We paid over &#036;1000 to fix the boxer&#39;s knee.  Dogs are still cheaper than our kids and they are all grown&#33;<br /><br />Still raining and the temperature is falling, looks like another fun morning&#33;<br /><br />Have a good night.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-12 06:04:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257994,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 06:08:33',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=257941:date=Dec 11 2007, 07&#58;59 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 11 2007, 07&#58;59 PM) [snapback]257941[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Tonia I remember when a dog was a dog and not a family member...they were loved and cherished no doubt ....but hey after they all were a dog....(so my dad tells me) any way....i digressI am just amazed at the amount of money it takes to support a pet these days....<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />yeah  but now they are called family members smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-12 06:08:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(257997,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 08:33:19',NULL,'','Evening all.<br /><br />Rose - great to see you back posting  <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 />Joey - happy anniversary to you and David   <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://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.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 />We have never added up what the animals have cost us - can&#39;t imagine.  The dogs have their annual vet checks and shots - the &quot;Old Lady&quot; get glucosomine every day for her arthritis.  The young one gets groomed every few weeks and they go through treats (like pigs ears @&#036;13 a bag) like candy.  They get treats whenever we leave the house - spoiled or what lol.<br /><br />Then there are the donations to the SPCA the dogs insist we take over at Christmas and the funds for the Humane Society - so pet ownership definately comes with a price.  But the payback is &quot;priceless&quot;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed - I have one of those photo frames.  We have a lot of cruise photos on it :o)<br /><br />Carmen - good luck with your shot.  Does it make your legs completely numb.  Mine made me feel &quot;disembodied&quot; like my upper half was floating lol.<br /><br />Steve - by the looks of the latest news our of Washington and Oregon - your wife left just in time.  What a mess down there.<br /><br />Take care all ...<br />','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-12 08:33:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258034,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 12:47:30',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000066--><span style=\"color:#000066\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - December 12th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....Another busy day ahead of us - I guess it will be that way for the rest of the year.<br />Our planned trip to Ct. for the weekend could be in jeopardy as they are predicting a Nor&#39;easter for the weekend - we will have to keep a very close eye on that.<br /><br />Joey - How was your dinner &quot;at the restaurant you liked so much&quot;.  I hope you and David had a great evening and a wonderful Anniversary.<br /><br />Steve- Stay safe with the weather you are having.  Glad your wife is doing better.  I&#39;m sure she is sore and am glad she won the battle over the heating pad.<br /><br />Jenn - your Chocolate fountain sounds like a lot of fun.  Enjoy it.<br /><br />Carmen - good luck with the injection today.  Hope it helps as much as the previous two have.   <br /><br />Rose - Isn&#39;t coming back from a cruise the pits.  You&#39;d better get all that laundry done so you can repack it for your New Year&#39;s Eve cruise.<br /><br />Carmen - are you all set for your Brilliance cruise?   I&#39;m anxious to hear your thoughts on the Radiance class of ships.<br /><br />Tonia - are you still baking?   I know my Mom would bake for days and days once she got started.<br /><br />Sue - I hope Pappy has gotten used to you having a tree in your house and is leaving it alone.<br /><br />Ed - Great gift idea for Roe - I&#39;m sure she will love both o the photo frame &amp; the keychain.   Like Roe - I have photos on every spare inch of space in my house.  <br /><br />Cheryl - hope the weather clears for you guys.  I would be climbing the walls if I couldn&#39;t get out for more than a day or so.  It&#39;s good that your son is there with you when Greg is away.<br /><br />I have to definately do some gift wrapping for the Ct. grandkids today and figure out what I have and what I need.  <br /><br />Make today special  and share a smile.   Stay safe, especially those experiencing the ice storms I am seeing on the TV right now.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-12 12:47:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258040,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 14:28:00',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies... Dinner was Outstanding... I really enjoyed the resturant... for the &quot;second&quot; time... (no disagreements on anniversary night&#33;)<br /><br />Hope all are well today........the last of the holiday packages are due to arrive UPS today...I hope i can slip out to my cardiologist and back before they are delivered...if not .........TOMORROW the last of the holiday packages will be delivered&#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 />That chocolate fountain sounds fun..and Messy<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->so pet ownership definately comes with a price. But the payback is &quot;priceless&quot;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />What a great way of putting it&#33;<br /><br />TTYL<br /><br />joey','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-12 14:28:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258049,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 16:26:12',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Well we&#39;ve only had Miss Gucci for a year, and she doesn&#39;t cost much monthly at all - but STAY WAY from the Vets&#33;&#33;  &#036;600 for the emergency service overnight and then &#036;200 for a follow up with her Vet the next day&#33;&#33;  She does go to the groomer once a month and that costs &#036;45..... she eats so little, a &#036;4.95 bag of food lasts the entire month.<br /><br />Off to do some Christmas shopping&#33;<br /><br />Joey, glad you had a great meal.  You mentioned your Cardiologist - how have you been doing lately?','zebra','zebra','2007-12-12 16:26:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258050,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 16:30:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258049:date=Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;26 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;26 AM) [snapback]258049[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> You mentioned your Cardiologist - how have you been doing lately?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Ho Ho Ho Jackie......it&#39;s going well... today is the ultra sound........ takes up to an hour for the test and consultation..... I think i have another 24 months of life on this battery......','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-12 16:30:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258052,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 16:52:25',NULL,'','good morning  everyone <br />took Pappy out it is little icy out hope it will be better later on i hate icy weather so much. have things to do today <br />have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />mary lou  oh yeah i am watching Pappy and keeping him away from the tree','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-12 16:52:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258053,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 17:15:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258052:date=Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;52 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lovelypinky &#064; Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;52 AM) [snapback]258052[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />good morning  everyone <br />took Pappy out it is little icy out hope it will be better later on i hate icy weather so much. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hey Pinky where in Michigan?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-12 17:15:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258070,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 20:01:33',NULL,'','joey your like the engerizer bunny... you keep going and going... <br /><br />hey everyone.. well the cooking is finally over ... i made 12 dozen cookies... breads, brownies, fudge... all to give away...<br /><br />but it was fun...<br /><br />no gym the next couple days they are doing some work on the pool...<br /><br />sun is shining but still kinda chilly....<br /><br />well nothing much going on here today.. just going to hang out<br /><br />i will check in as the day goes along...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-12 20:01:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258074,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 20:08:50',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258053:date=Dec 12 2007, 10&#58;15 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 12 2007, 10&#58;15 AM) [snapback]258053[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--quoteo(post=258052:date=Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;52 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lovelypinky &#064; Dec 12 2007, 06&#58;52 AM) [snapback]258052[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />good morning  everyone <br />took Pappy out it is little icy out hope it will be better later on i hate icy weather so much. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hey Pinky where in Michigan?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />southeast  near  Ann Arbor  about 10 miles west smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-12 20:08:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258075,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 20:22:26',NULL,'','Afternoon all. I&#39;ve been online shopping today for Howie&#39;s TV. I finally picked one out, not as large as he&#39;d like but at least affordable. Went with a 32&quot; LCD HD. Anything is bigger then the current 19&quot; one he uses now.....LOL&#33; I&#39;ve been so stressed with the process but at least it&#39;s over, all but the pickup at Sears. I only have 2 gift cards left to buy now and I&#39;m all set. It was hard to get everything done with a cruise in the middle but I survived&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Joey glad to hear you enjoyed the Monarch. I&#39;m going to look for your comments after I post this. Glad you enjoyed your anniversary. Hope the Dr. goes well&#33;<br /><br />Carmen, I hope the shots are doing you some good and the next one holds for a while. <br /><br />Steve sorry to hear about your ice storm&#33; Yuck&#33; Glad you DW is feeling better. I agree dogs are cheaper than kids...and usually they listen better. LOL<br /><br />Marylou I&#39;d skip that drive if you have a nor&#39;easter.......I hated winter up north. We&#39;ll be dropping 20 degrees on Sunday....... Guess I&#39;ll repack next week for our cruise, the laundry is all done at least.<br /><br />Jackie good luck luck with the shopping.<br /><br />Sue glad Pappy is staying away from your tree&#33; <br /><br />Tonia you had to tell me you were done baking......now I know I&#39;m way behind as usual. I&#39;ll be baking up a storm on Sunday since we&#39;ll be colder and I hate those big drops in temperature.<br /><br />Hope you all are having a great day&#33; Off to Sears as the e-mail just came.....yipee&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-12 20:22:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258076,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 20:44:34',NULL,'','Hello all.  Well, Greg is sitting at the airport - his flight was supposed to leave at 10:40, then they changed it to 11:40 and now it is scheduled for 12:35, so we will see what time he actually get away.  When I talked to him about 15 minues ago, he said the plane hasn&#39;t even arived at the gate.  He is supposed to attend a business dinner on Long Island this evening, but I think that may be in jeopardy.   I have talked to several of our relatives in the Tulsa area and they are all without power due to the ice storms.  Greg&#39;s parents said they lost theirs on Monday and my brother said his went out on Sunday.  They have a generator at his place of employment so he said he has benn spending more time than usual at the office.  Chris is taking me to dinner and to Penney&#39;s tonight.  I haven&#39;t been out all week because of the bad weather.  He knows I hate it when his dad is away so he will be more attentive the next few days.  I am going to have him take me by WalMart to get Scotty a reward.  He had to get a flu shot on Monday and he called me that evening to tell me how brave he had been.  I had ordered Greg skid plates for his new truck for Christmas (not really sure what they are, but that is what he asked for) and they are slated to arrive via UPS today and he had ordered a snow plow for his ATV because he is already tired of shoveling, and it too, is going to arrive today.  I am hoping that I can get the UPS driver to stack everything in the garage.  They normally leave it on the front porch but I don&#39;t think I would be able to move it.  I still have about 7 or 8 other packages that I hope arrive before Christmas.  Winter always gives me cause to ponder retiring to somewhere sunny and warm, but I don&#39;t think that will ever happen.  The draw of having the kids and grandson close will probably always be stronger than my intense dislike of cold.  Well, hope you are all having a good hump day....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-12 20:44:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258080,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 21:07:59',NULL,'','Whew, this Christmas shopping is for the birds&#33;  The Mall was crazy busy, actually it took me almost 10 minutes to find a parking relatively close to the building.  Once inside all I actually managed to do successfully was to buy a top for Tony&#39;s work Christmas Party on Saturday night and more Christmas craft supplies to complete my Christmas baskets.<br /><br />When I got home I completed one basket - it looks great... I think...<br /><br />Next week I&#39;m going to bake different Holiday breads for all our neighbors.<br /><br />All this talk about work is making me tired......let me go off to the game board for a bit of R &amp; R&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-12 21:07:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258097,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-12 21:38:23',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies&#33; Are you ready for the holidays yet?<br /><br />We&#39;ve been sort of lucky as all the ice and snow have remained north and west of us. Just nonstop rain so far, however now the weather gurus are predicting our first snowfall for Saturday. That&#39;s fine with us as long as it&#39;s not ice.<br /><br />We have all our Christmas shopping done and have even started the packing process.<br />We will have our traditional family gift exchange and get together at our home on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day we are having open house for friends, neighbors, and family to drop in for a bite and a drink. We will be serving Hors D&#39;Oeuvres, Christmas cookies, etc, and a coconut rum cocktail. <b>You&#39;re all invited&#33;</b>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-12 21:38:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258110,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 00:02:24',NULL,'','back from the doctor who gave me  <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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />UPS delivered before my appointment... I am official done with holiday shopping 2007 <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 00:02:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258113,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 00:46:58',NULL,'','Congrats on the good dr.s report Joey.  I am happy that it turned out well.  We need you around here for a long time&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-13 00:46:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258119,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 01:21:46',NULL,'','Joey - great news from your cardiologist and glad you are officially done shopping for the holidays - sure wish I was done.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-13 01:21:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258125,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 01:52:22',NULL,'','Me too..... I&#39;m not enjoying Christmas shopping this year at all.  I think I&#39;m going to go the &quot;Gift Card&quot; route for the rest of the family, it&#39;s much less hassle.<br /><br />It looks like we are eventually going to have some cool &quot;seasonal&quot; weather starting from the weekend - boy it will be great getting those sweaters out again.<br /><br />Joey... so glad to hear your good news.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-13 01:52:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258129,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 02:48:52',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br />Another fun trip home from work.  Only took 1 hour to get home, a trip that should take 30 minutes, and there were no acidents&#33;  I&#39;m really going to miss the drive&#33;  It was 28 degress this morining with a light freezing mist.  That was fun.  I drive a Jeep Wrangler with 4-wheel drive so I can go just about anywhere. You know men and their toys&#33;<br /><br />Rose - My dogs always listen better than the kids&#33;<br /><br />Joey - Congrats on the check-up and having your shopping done.  We will finish up Sat but don&#39;t have very much left to do.<br /><br />Heard a great saying on the radio coming home tonight.  &quot; A happy wife equals a happy life&#33;&quot;  Now that&#39;s something to think about&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-13 02:48:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258130,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 02:51:39',NULL,'','Here I sit - like a very large purple candle with a bright red wick -  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />  <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 />Waiting for my ride to our Red Hat Christmas Extravaganza.....getting hungry just thinking about all that food lol.<br /><br />Cool and raining here today - but at least we don&#39;t have to shovel the rain off the driveway   <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 />Have a great evening all - talk at you tomorrow&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-13 02:51:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258137,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 05:15:59',NULL,'','Steve, on our son&#39;s wedding day, 6 1/2 ys. ago, my husband said to his oldest child, &quot;Son, the best advice I can give you is &quot;Happy wife, happy life&quot;.   Don&#39;t think our son heeded that advice as he is now divorced.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-13 05:15:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258149,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 13:45:25',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663366--><span style=\"color:#663366\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - December 13th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies...We are in for about 4 days of nasty, nasty weather so if I am not around it is because we have lost power (hopefully that will not happen).  They are forecasting sleet and snow for today and tomorrow followed by a nor&#39;easter on Saturday and Sunday.  Unless the forecast changes our trip to Ct. is cancelled and we will not get to see our 2 oldest grandkids til sometime in January.  Today and tomorrow we are right on the line whether we will get lots and lots of ice or lots and lots of snow.  Right now it is raining and the temp is right at 32 so anything can happen.  Ashleigh is scheduled for her dental surgery tomorrow but the hospital is about 40 minutes from here so that also is in doubt.  If they need to reschedule the first opening they have is late February - they only squeezed her in for tomorrow because of a cancellation.   <br /><br />Steve - good advise and words to live by.  When Jim retired his office  gave me a plaque which I just may have to pass on to your wife.   The plaque read  &quot;A retired husband becomes a wifes full time job.&quot;  hehe<br /><br />Cheryl - did Greg get to NY OK?  Hopefully he will get his business taken care of and get out of here before the bad weather hits.  I wish we lived closer to Long Island - we could put him up here til the storm passes.<br />Hope you had a nice dinner and got some shopping done with your son last night.<br /><br />Joey - Now that all your shopping is done, if you get bored I&#39;d be happy to send you part of  my list.   <br /><br />Carmen (Mercedes) hope all went well yesterday and you are getting some additional relief from the injections.  Now that you have had all 3 of them, what will they do now?<br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)  Are you all ready for your trip?  I wish I was sailing away from all this mess here.  <br /><br />Sheryl - I wish you Bon Voyage - get away from all this mess here and grab some sunshine while you can.  I&#39;m sure the snow will be waiting for you when you return.<br /><br />Jenn - How was your Red Hat party?   I&#39;m sure you had a great time.<br /><br />Maria - where are you????? We miss you and hope all is OK.<br /><br />Tonia - Bet is feels good to have all your baking finished.  You house must smell absolutely yummy.  I love that smell of fresh baked cooking.<br /><br />Sue - How is your back doing?   I hope it is 100% better by now.<br /><br />Rose - Glad you got caught up with the laundry - now you are ready to cruise again.   <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - What time does the party start on Christmas and will you be sending directions to all of us?  hehe<br /><br />Jackie - glad the baskets are coming along and are looking good.  <br /><br />It just came across the TV that schools are closed around here today so I&#39;d better give Deb a call.  Tonight was supposed to be Ash&#39;s Christmas concert but they wisely postponed that yesterday.  Since most of the kids here have to travel great distances to school they are super cautious with closing down the schools.  Ash&#39;s school is only 8 minutes away but her bus trip is 55 minutes in the morning and 35 minutes at night.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile - I&#39;ll be back and forth all day as long as the power holds.  Think I will pack a small bag in case we have to head up to Michael&#39;s sisters house.  She is the only one  of us in this all electric community with her own generator.  <br /><br />To those in the path of this dangerous weather - stay safe and don&#39;t take any chances.<br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-13 13:45:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258150,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 13:56:35',NULL,'','marylou.. dang thats scary... i don&#39;t know what i would do if i had that to be afraid of ... well glad you have a place to go if it does happen... you be safe... <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-13 13:56:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258151,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 14:49:51',NULL,'','Good Morning all..<br /><br />Mary Lou stay safe .....and BTW everyone has to do their own shopping&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl so sorry to hear about sons divorce...<br /><br />Nothing to do today si I will be around<br /><br />Smile..<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 14:49:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258159,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 15:27:03',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br /><br />took Pappy out  weird the street is little icy but not sidewalk are not icy  shrugs<br />my back is little better it takes time to heal complete<br />am waiting for my parents to call me to let me know if my Dad have to go in to the hospital for his MRI on his knee today if they have schedule open or not So i can go in the hospital to see if Mom need some help with dad and etc...<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-13 15:27:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258174,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 16:12:46',NULL,'','Well I&#39;m still waiting for the cool weather..... in the meantime I think I&#39;ll hang out at the pool :)<br /><br />Joey.... we should hang out together... I also don&#39;t have anything planned for today.<br /><br />MaryLou.... One major necessity for Floridians is a generator.  They don&#39;t cost that much at Home Depot and are so essential for those times without power.  Please stay safe, Nor&#39;easters and Ice storms sound terrifying to me.  At least when we have Hurricanes in Florida we have plenty of warning and then we can head out of Dodge until it&#39;s all over.<br /><br />Sue, glad to hear that your back is getting better - hope all goes well for your Dad.<br /><br />Cheryl, Yeah... did Greg actually get away to New York?  I see they&#39;re calling for snow in NY today.<br /><br />I&#39;ll check in again later.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-13 16:12:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258177,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 16:20:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258174:date=Dec 13 2007, 06&#58;12 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 13 2007, 06&#58;12 AM) [snapback]258174[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Nor&#39;easters and Ice storms sound terrifying to me.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I have dealt with a couple over the years... they can be a real B*t*h ......no lie....but in the right lighting they can be very beautiful too.......','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 16:20:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258180,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 16:48:52',NULL,'','Joey - you are so right about the ice storms.  As long as you are safe indoors and your house is nice and toasty warm the ice storms or wet snows can be quite beautiful.  <br /><br />Right now is has been snowing/sleeting for about 15 minutes and the ground is covered already.  Our fridge and freezer(s)  are fully stocked so we will be fine til this passes.<br /><br />Jackie - enjoy your day at the pool - just thinking about that gives me the chills.   lol<br /><br />Sue - hope all goes well with your Dad if he goes for his MRI today.  Sending prayers and good wishes your way.<br /><br />Tonia - you were up bright and early this morning (or were you up very late last night?)<br /><br />Think I will tackle my Christmas cards again today - started about 10 days ago and got about 6 cards done and then stopped.  Time is running out.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-13 16:48:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258181,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 16:58:24',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />Another cold morning, but no snow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />.  Joey, congratulations on the good news from your doctor.  Mary Lou, sorry to hear about your upcoming bad weather and possibly a missed chance to visit with your grandkids, stay indoor and be safe. Hey, Maria, I hope all is well with you.  Sue, hope your back is feeling better and that all goes well with your Dad&#39;s MRI.  Jenn, that’s actually how I feel, rubber legs. lol.  Well, I got my shot yesterday and am a bit sore at the injection site, never happened before, but the pain management discharge instructions did say that “you may experience discomfort at the site of the injection  for a couple of daysâ€, so hopefully I will feel better.  I need to get the last of my Christmas shopping done this weekend. Mary Lou, I guess I have to get another MRI to see if there has been any improvement of my herniated disk, my doctor is going to call me.<br />Take care everyone <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 /> <br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-13 16:58:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258213,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 18:39:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258180:date=Dec 13 2007, 06&#58;48 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 13 2007, 06&#58;48 AM) [snapback]258180[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey - you are so right about the ice storms.  As long as you are safe indoors and your house is nice and toasty warm the ice storms or wet snows can be quite beautiful.  <br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />One of the most beautyiful visuals i had ever saw...... was the morning I got the chance to look up the avenue from 23rd and Constitution Ave in DC very early on a sunday morning after a big snow.. before traffic has had its turn at the clean snow falling.... It was rockwell','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 18:39:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258224,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 20:44:52',NULL,'','Hello all.  Greg did make it to NYC yesterday - they were 2 1/2 hrs. late flying out of Denver.  He said they announced on the the plane that the delay was caused due to the fact that only 1 runway was open at LaGuardia.  I do hope he is able to get out of there tomorrow night as they are expecting horrid weather and we have another snow storm moving in late tonight.  Chris and I went to Penney&#39;s last night and picked up the espresso maker I was wanting to get Greg and then we went out for Mexican food and to Walgreen&#39;s.  Then, we went to DQ for ice cream, even though it was only about 10 degrees, it just sounded good&#33;&#33;&#33;  I don&#39;t cook when Greg isn&#39;t around, so tonight we are going to Texas RoadHouse.  I really like it and Greg isn&#39;t a big fan, so we will take this chance to eat there.  It doesn&#39;t bother my son at all to drive in the bad weather - both of the boys are like their father in that aspect.  I am going to do a search today for some espresso cups - didn&#39;t think about that when I bought the maker, and hopefully I can order them online and have them arrive before Christmas.  I really do not want to go back out in those crowds.  Mary Lou, I am sorry the weather is putting a damper on your plans, but please stay in and stay safe and warm.  Jackie, I cannot even imagine laying at the pool today - how lucky you are to live somewhere warm.    Carmen, hope your &quot;oowie&quot; feels better soon.  Joey, as beautiful as the winter can be, I bet you are glad you don&#39;t have to deal with it now.  Steve, hope the wife is feeling better and hope you are giving her lots of TLC.  Sue, Tonis, Rose, Shari, Maria and all you other Crazies, hope you are having a good day - I am off to search for those espresso cups.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-13 20:44:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258226,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 20:54:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258224:date=Dec 13 2007, 10&#58;44 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Dec 13 2007, 10&#58;44 AM) [snapback]258224[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> Joey, as beautiful as the winter can be, I bet you are glad you don&#39;t have to deal with it now.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I do miss it fondly .. that is until i get awakened by a chilly morning here (50 ish) then i don&#39;t miss it as much.<br /><br />good luck on the cups.. I take it you are looking porcelain?<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 20:54:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258238,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 21:15:47',NULL,'','Yes Joey, I WAS looking for the porcelain cups.  Found a great deal at Craft &amp; Barrel and they guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.  I found 4 white cups for 1.95 each and then also bought 4 black ones with matching saucers on sale for .95 each.  With shipping, I paid &#036;17 for  cups and 4 saucers.  I feel like I got a bargain and best of all - no waiting in line&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-13 21:15:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258243,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 21:22:22',NULL,'','Joey.... I had to tell you.  I watched Adventures in Doggie Daycare today and the people featured on the show spend a minimum of &#036;10,000 a year on their dogs.  They go to daycare every day, have spa treatments, massages and even get doggie nail polish.  They all have a wardrobe of at least &#036;1000 in clothing items.  Added to this they still have the food and vet bills&#33;&#33;  There you go....','zebra','zebra','2007-12-13 21:22:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258250,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 21:29:48',NULL,'','Oh yes I forgot to mention..... when they go to the Zen Den for their massage they are surrounded with candles, low lighting and soft music - of course, what else?','zebra','zebra','2007-12-13 21:29:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258258,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 21:39:01',NULL,'','Our dogs probably wish they could go live with them - they are not allowed to lick us in the face nor allowed on our bed at all.  They have their own beds and our&#39;s is off limits.  And even though the groomer&#39;s check lists says &quot;massage&quot;, I am not sure that they actually get it or what it entails.  A candle around them would be a fire hazard waiting to happen and they don&#39;t own any clothes.  Yes, I am sure they think they are in the wrong house&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-13 21:39:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258289,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 21:57:51',NULL,'','Cheryl nice purchase....<br /><br />Jackie... i will not be envious of a dog .....LOL','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-13 21:57:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258296,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 22:00:25',NULL,'','Hey everyone...<br /><br />Cheryl... wow poor Greg having to sit at airport like that....its the pits...hey good deal on the cups... i loveeeeeeeee crate and barrel.... lots of goodies... i love them after xmas sale oh yaaaaaa.. don&#39;t ya love on line shopping ...<br /><br />Jackie ummmmm the pool sounds good... but think i will just sit on the patio...are ya missing the hubby now that hes working....<br /><br />Marylou ... ya i woke up and since i have the laptop i just pop on and see whats happening...i saw you had alreay posted today....bummer about the not seeing the grandkids ... but safety is first...<br /><br />Joey i bet that was beautiful , i use to love to go out first thing after a snow.. and see it before everyone walked thur it...... but that was when i was a kid and snow was no big deal to me... i remember sitting up in my room listening to see if our schoolnumber would be said.. for a snow day LOL ...when we lived in jersey<br />that was the best.. then i was on the phone calling all my friends making plans to run around the neighborhood all day...<br /><br />Maria yoo hooooooo where are you... hope your not under the weather<br /><br />Carmen sorry about the owie... hope all goes well when ya see th doctor<br /><br />had the mammo this morning... thought since i was there i would run in get the flu shot... then took flowers to my gf&#39;s mom , she had her first chemo yesterday.. just to let her know i was thinking about her.. then to the grocery store for a few things... then came home made a sandwich ... now i have my feet up going to make a cup of tea .. and relax... <br /><br />so i will check in laters.....<br /><br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-13 22:00:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258300,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 22:01:46',NULL,'','oh jackie... whats for dinner tonight... i am making stuffed pork chops with spinach and feta...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-13 22:01:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258314,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 22:22:49',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Busy this morning. All the wash is done, the dry cleaning is waiting to be picked up, dinner is cooking and the house is clean for tomorrow&#39;s graduation. My DD will get her AA in Liberal Arts tomorrow. Cynthia has SLD and school has always been hard for her. She couldn&#39;t read until the 4th grade.  It took her 2 1/2 years for her 2 year degree but all that matters is that she&#39;s made it&#33;  We are very proud of her and are very excited to share in her joy tomorrow night with my parents and her friends. <br /><br />Howie&#39;s gift is here and wrapped. I had a devil of a time trying to find a hiding place. Only 2 gift cards left to buy and I&#39;m done. Think I may pass those along to Howie since he&#39;s done no shopping at all. <br /><br />Cheryl, glad to hear Greg made it to NY.  The wait at the airport must have driven him nuts&#33; Where was he going on Long Island? I lived there for 30 years. Hope you enjoy your time out with your son. Don&#39;t know how you put up with all that snow. I don&#39;t miss it at all except for Christmas. Thank god for online shopping&#33; <br /><br />Jackie, I despise the mall at this time of year. Sorry you didn&#39;t have better luck. I agree the cooler weather will be lovely and I&#39;m looking forward to it. It was 84 at noon&#33; <br /><br />Keith and Rita, wish I could join you for Christmas, sounds lovely but I&#39;ll be slaving away in the kitchen at my house. Can&#39;t wait to start packing too, but I just unpacked.....yikes&#33;<br /><br />Joey glad you done with your shopping. Glad everything went well at the Dr.<br /><br />Jenn hope you enjoyed your Red Hat Party. I met a Red Hatter on the Coral Princess.<br /><br />Steve how many days till you retire???? LOL<br /><br />Marylou, stay safe with that awful weather coming. Be safe.<br /><br />Carmen (Mercedes) hope your doing OK and the shot helped. Hang in there&#33;<br /><br />Sue glad to hear you back is better.<br /><br />Tonia your a good friend for bringing her mom flowers. <br /><br />Hope all is well with the other Crazies. Hope everyone has a great evening. I&#39;m off to do a little catching up here.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-13 22:22:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258320,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 22:34:13',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies&#33;<br />Mary Lou, directions to our house: When you get to Southern Indiana stop any cop and he will direct you to Wisteria Lane&#33;<br />Since they mentioned snow in the forecast for around here all the grocery stores will be sold out of bread, milk, and toilet paper by this evening. I hope Rita stocked up&#33;<br />Speaking of coffee cups, we bought some from our photo site for our three daughters and their husbands. When you pour something hot in them a photo of us on the Zenith dance floor magically appears.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-13 22:34:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258325,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 22:45:39',NULL,'','Attention Hazelson:<br /><br />Jenn, today&#39;s the day.  Out for a Mexican lunch, a stop at UPS to get rid of our Christmas packages, and then on to the <b>Bellagio for the pictures you requested</b>.  Hmm, that reminds me, I better put a larger memory card in my camera before we depart.  <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 />General:<br /><br />Roe&#39;s digital photo frame arrived today.  Once I get it wrapped I&#39;m good to go.  I&#39;ve already got her keychain one loaded with pictures.  It hold about 20.  It&#39;s wrapped and ready.<br /><br />As I mentioned earlier we are still planning of getting a HDTV after Christmas.  Looking at a Philips 52&quot; LCD 1080p  at the moment, but that is subject to change.<br /><br />Should be a quiet Christmas and that&#39;s the way I like it.  Will be having dinner at a friend&#39;s house Christmas day.  We are ushering at the Christmas Eve Service at our Church.  When we return home after that service we always have some Peppermint Schnaps in hot chocolate before retireing.  Been a tradition for year for us.<br /><br />HO, HO, HO, Here We Go&#33;','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-13 22:45:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258336,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 23:15:19',NULL,'','That Peppermint Schnaps and Hot Chocolate sounds great&#33; I usually do Baileys with Cocoa.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-13 23:15:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258338,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 23:23:28',NULL,'','hey you guys should make some peppermint brownies to go with those yummy sounding drinks ...<br /><br />make your flavorite brownie recipe... put half the batter in the pan  put york peppermint patties on top and cover with the remaining batter and bake like usual... then if you really want to make them OMG... make some fudge frosting mix with andes mints crushed up and top brownies... ok its a brownie coma now<br /><br />just an idea ... i make them christmas eve but ya know they sound really good now i think maybe i will make them sooner<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-13 23:23:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258342,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-13 23:38:13',NULL,'','Cheryl, what a super gift. Tony loves Espresso AND lattes AND... anything coffee&#33; He doesn&#39;t like those tiny cups and truthfully they don&#39;t look right in his big hands either... so we always ask for bigger cups :)<br /><br />Tonia... OMG those Peppermint Brownies sound awesome, I definitely have to give that recipe a try&#33;  Dinner tonight is Coconut Curry Chicken, enjoy your pork chops they also sound yummy&#33;<br /><br />Ed.... I have to try that Peppermint Schnaps and hot chocolate, the hot chocolte should tone down some of the firey flavor of the Schnaps.. does it?<br /><br />Steve, what are your retirement plans?  Bet you can&#39;t wait&#33;<br /><br />Rose, what is Howie&#39;s gift.... or is it a secret?<br /><br />I need to go and check on that curry - don&#39;t want to burn the rice&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-13 23:38:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258359,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 00:09:30',NULL,'','Yes, Jackie it makes it smooth and warm in the stomach.  A real warm up after you have been out in the cold.<br /><br />Well, off to the Bellagio.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-14 00:09:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258365,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 01:25:34',NULL,'','Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Had a little setback with my knee.You know those dogs toys that is a piece of rope with knots in each end?<br />Well guess what? I didn&#39;t put the light on in the hallway and stepped on one of the knots and oh boy what pain in the knee.<br /><br />Doctor sent me back to physical therapy and they put this big boot on with the tens machine. I looked like something from out of space but it felt wonderful. <br /><br />We have decided to leave here on the 28th and head to DD&#39;s. She called this morning and said why should we wait till the third She wants to spend New years with us. So, of course anything for the kids.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing okay.<br /><br />Cheryl glad to hear Greg got to NY in one piece and I am sure he will be delayed coming home. DD said they are expecting quite a few inches of the white stuff. I got my espresso cups in Macy&#39;s and I think I payed around 9.99 for four. My Dad was from Italy so espresso was always at our dinner table. But he never used a cup.......all of my Dad&#39;s family used jelly glasses(remember those with cartoon characters on them<br /><br /><br />Tonia.........Omg I am salivating over the thought of those brownies. Of course I can&#39;t eat them but I think the family will love them. <br /><br />Rose..................you got my interest with Howies gift. Can&#39;t wait to see what it is.<br /><br />Have a great day all...............<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-14 01:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258369,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 01:34:36',NULL,'','Jackie ... Gucci sounded like a little kid today during the bath... don&#39;t they love to run off with no clothes on ...well i think Gucci had her time today.. saying chase me chase me mommmy....<br /><br />did ya give her a time out LOL LOL <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-14 01:34:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258376,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 01:50:48',NULL,'','Tonia those brownies sound amazing&#33;&#33; I can&#39;t make them since no one here eats both mint and brownie......also saves a few pounds. LOL<br /><br />Jackie I bought him a 32&quot; LCD HDTV&#33; He&#39;ll love it but probably will want an even bigger one. This one is plenty big for me. I really don&#39;t want the TV to be the center of attraction in my family room. It&#39;s amazing how big the sets are these days. <br /><br />Maria so sorry about your setback. Take it easy, your cruise is around the corner. What better way to spend New Years then with family. I remember those jelly glasses very fondly but in our house they were used for Chianti&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-14 01:50:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258377,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 02:31:49',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />Sounds like you&#39;re staying busy.  I&#39;ve been working...and on call.  Did get out a little while today and do some shopping.  Worked Tuesday but had a great evening, though, weary...went to the opening of San Frnacisco&#39;s newest jazz venue, Yoshi&#39;s, to hear my good friend, Sony Holland perform and what a great night we had.  I stayed for both shows, right at the front table....fabulous.  Yoshi&#39;s is a Japanese venue - they have a great restaurant - a little pricey, with fabulous sakes from all over Japan - in fact, when Sony played at the NY Bar at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo, I made my first Japan trip to go hear her for five days&#33;  That&#39;s when I learned to drink ( and love those cold sakes&#33; ).  When you&#39;re bored and have nothing to do, check out Sony&#39;s website at www.sonyholland.com...she is great - and I&#39;ve been helping her with applying to Royal Caribbean to see if she can do some gigs on board.<br /><br />Other than that, call starts now at 5P...hope it&#39;s quiet - I&#39;ve got to empty out the suitcases from last week and get ready for the Brilliance - head to Miami a little after MN early Sunday.<br /><br />It was a gorgeous day in San Francisco....sunny, cool - no fog.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-14 02:31:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258403,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 05:56:08',NULL,'','Hi Everyone.<br />Great day&#33;  The sun finally came out and melted the ice off all the trees.  Its been there since last Saturday.<br />Paid off the next cruise today and got &#036;300 off by giving up my room for one at large.  Will get a catagory 11 or 12 guarranteed.  Besides I don&#39;t spend that much time in the room anyway.  It paid for the fuel surcharge&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl - Sorry to hear about your son&#39;s divorce.  Keep the faith.  This is DW &amp; mine second marraiges and it has worked for 28 years.  It will work out for the best.<br /><br />Mary Lou - Having just gotten rid of the ice I know how worrysome it can be.  We have been without power twice for over a week each time.  That&#39;s why I always have a house with a fireplace.  (Gas logs - I&#39;m lazy&#33;)<br />Will be thinking about you.<br />When I retire it will be easy for my wife.  All she has to do is point me to the golf course&#33;  Sounds good anyway&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer - How was the Red Hat Party.  Had the previlage of sailing with Red Hatters last year.  They seemed to be having a ball.<br /><br />Jackie - The pool&#33;  Why did I ever move back from Florida?<br /><br />Sue -  Hope your Dad&#39;s MRI goes well.<br /><br />Rose - Congrate to DD on her graduation.  I know you are proud of her.<br />I plan to work 2 more years but since I&#39;ve been doing this for 34 years what&#39;s two more.  It will go fast.<br /><br />Tonia - Peppermint Brownies.  Will have to try that.  It sounds great&#33;<br />When I retire will still work part time.  The nice thing is it will be my schedule and I will be making sales calls to mechanical engineers.  That is easy, no stress, and I enjoy it.  We plan on traveling quite a bit.<br /><br />Maria - Sorry to hear about your setback with your knee.  You take it easy.  Having played football for 11 years in high school, college, and the service I know about bad knees.<br /><br />Just heard we are suppose to get 4-6 inches of snow sometime tomorrow.  That beats ice&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve<br />','lashl','lashl','2007-12-14 05:56:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258416,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 08:29:58',NULL,'','OWIEEEEEEEEEE MARIA... i am so sorry i know that had to just kill... glad ya got back in to see doctor and he did something right away...... the whirlpool on the ship will help alot ...i live in them during the cruise... i will miss the heated pool this next cruise.., as the Century doesn&#39;t have one...<br /><br />remember i tripped over the dog and broke my wrist ... so atleast you won&#39;t be in something like that for your cruise...<br /><br />Steve... your so funny... two more years before you retire... dang by the time you retire your HONEY DO list is going to be soooooooooooooo long your have no time for GOLF...i have never understood golf...i tried it once and swung the club and hit myself in the back and said GOLF is not my thing...<br /><br />Carmen 2... you have a great time...<br /><br />Sue did everything go ok with the Mri for your Daddy??<br /><br />Jenn i bet your group is fun to be around when ya party LOL LOL <br /><br />Rose way to go DD.. i bet your so proud... sure sounds like she&#39;s the type when she wants something she doesn&#39;t give up... thats such a wonderful attribute<br /><br />ok i think the UPS guy knows my address by heart now LOL LOL ... he has been here the twice this week...<br />and three times last week... does that tell you i ordered stuff on line LOL LOL ... two more goodies to come..the few gifts i send to them from the website... saves me from having to mail them LOL ok now thats LAZY....<br /><br />ok till tomorrow  <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-14 08:29:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258421,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 12:39:15',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - December 14th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and TGIF - it&#39;s been a wild week here in Pa. and I&#39;m not sorry to see it end.  Luckily, we kept our power on yesterday - it truly is a Winter Wonderland outside but the street seem clear - at least cars are moving on the roads by us.  If you have a spare minute today we could use some prayers for Ashleigh who will be going in for her dental surgery this morning.  The Dr. thinks it will take about 3 hours which is an awfully long time for a little girl to be under but because of her heart condition there are so many meds she can&#39;t have that her cardiologist felt the best way to get all the work done is to put her out, take her into the OR and do everything at once.  (To look at Ash she has beautiful teeth - all her problems are below the  gum line - they feel it is due to use of a nebulizer so often when she was a baby and having some breathing issues)  I know it will be traumatic for her but think it is more traumatic for Nannie &amp; Poppy. It is so hard to see them hurt.<br /><br />Maria - Ouch&#33;&#33;&#33; Hope you didn&#39;t do any major damage to your knee.  Sitting on a deck chair on a cruise ship sounds like a perfect way to recuperate.  Glad you are going to your daughters right after the holidays - I&#39;m sure you will have a great time there before you leave for your cruise.  <br /><br />Tonia - Yummmmmm - I will definately be trying those brownies and I&#39;m not an avid baker.  They sound too good not to try.  <br /><br />Rose - Congratulations to your DD on her graduation.  I know you are very proud of her and knowing how hard she worked for today only makes it that much more special.  <br /><br />Jenn - We are waiting to hear all about your Red Hat party.  <br /><br />Sue - how did it go with your Dad and his MRI?  Hope all is OK.<br /><br />Steve - Jim also had great plans to spend his days on the golf course once he retired til he found that all his golfing buddies were still at work.  LOL<br /><br />Time to go clean out the laundry room - they are coming to service my washer &amp; dryer this morning but the room is only slightly bigger than a closet so I have to go make some order in there or they won&#39;t be able to get in.  Unlike the car window repairs who promised service between 8 and 6 and came at 4:30 - the washer/dryer folks will be here between 8 - Noon.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile - I&#39;ll be back later on and will report back when I have some news on Ashleigh.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-14 12:39:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258451,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 15:35:26',NULL,'','Good Morning&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou of course we will keep Ashleigh in our thoughts today I am sure things will be fine....<br /><br />I do agree about a wacky week.. I was teaching David or should I say trying to teach David how to pay bills on line... that was a bust... I think sometimes as long as he plays dumb.. he figures I have to do it... <br /><br />There is always the one isn&#39;t there....<br /><br /><br />Not much going on here today... this weekend is our annual holiday trek to the Cemetery.. to lay some flowers and say a few prayers,<br /><br />Maria you have to be more careful......<br /><br />Tonia... I wish we had smellovision on this computer you baking sounds terriffic...<br /><br />Try and smile today...<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-14 15:35:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258459,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 16:16:06',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br /><br />took Pappy out   dad went in for tests  instead of going in for MRI  but  MRI were scheduled for later  oh well <br />have things  to do today finishing christmas shopping  mailing more cards and sent my brother and his family present to CA and blah blah<br /><br />have good day  everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-14 16:16:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258467,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 17:18:32',NULL,'','Good Morning All<br /><br />Ken has actually agreed to go to the mall with me today........Knee is feeling a little better after the treatment at PT  Ken thought he would be playing a lot more golf then he does when he retired but like Jim <br />most of his golfing buddies are still working. I offered to go with him but said thats okay..........lol<br /><br />Marylou...........Our prayers will be with Ashleigh today..........I am glad that they are taking precautions by putting her to sleep. Best thing for her. Let us know how she is. My laundry room right off the garage seems to be a catch all for anything that anybody(Ken) doesn&#39;t know where to put.<br /><br />Tonia..............I think the wrist is worse than the knee. You were so limited....by the way any news on a job or did I miss a post?<br /><br />Rose.........Congrats to you and your DD........<br /><br />Jenn..........Did you behave yourself at the party? I hope not............lol<br /><br />Steve.......If you lived closer Ken is always looking for a golf buddy<br /><br />Joey.........We do the cemetary run also when we go back east...........<br /><br />Well off to the mall beofre he changes his mind..............<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-14 17:18:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258468,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 18:14:36',NULL,'','Just an update - they just took Ashleigh into the OR at 10:45 - seems they are running very late.<br /><br />They are just starting the surgery and already I have run out of things to clean&#33;&#33;  Nervous energy.  The only room left to be cleaned in our &quot;secret&quot; room in the basement where Santa has been very busy.  TJ would love to see that wouldn&#39;t he?','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-14 18:14:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258469,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 18:46:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258468:date=Dec 14 2007, 08&#58;14 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 14 2007, 08&#58;14 AM) [snapback]258468[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Just an update - they just took Ashleigh into the OR at 10:45 - seems they are running very late.<br /><br />They are just starting the surgery and already I have run out of things to clean&#33;&#33;  Nervous energy.  The only room left to be cleaned in our &quot;secret&quot; room in the basement where Santa has been very busy.  TJ would love to see that wouldn&#39;t he?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I am with you in spirit&#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\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-14 18:46:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258487,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 19:26:00',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Great day around Florida but wild weather is promised for tomorrow afternoon and will hopefully usher in that cold front that Jackie and I so desperately want&#33; Yipee&#33; It&#39;s graduation day for DD. She is super excited as am I. She&#39;s earned it&#33; We&#39;ll have a quick dinner of spagehetti and head out to get seats around 6. Then we&#39;ll be having cake and coffee here afterward. My DD is so funny, she couldn&#39;t decide what kind of cake so she went to the store herself and ended up with a Carvel cake, exactly what I was going to get. She did do a cute one though........she had them write.....Happy Graduation to Me&#33; LOL I love it as it shows her fun side. Can&#39;t wait to see the faces&#33;<br /><br />My DD and I thank you for all the well wishes.<br /><br />Carmen, hope it&#39;s quiet so you can pack. Only a few more days.<br /><br />Steve, glad you got some sun and the ice is melting. Isn&#39;t it wonderful to pay off your cruise......means that it won&#39;t be long.<br /><br />Tonia, your shopping and shipping online is smart, not lazy.......no lines at the mall for you&#33;<br /><br />Marylou you and Jim be careful&#33; Of course we&#39;ll pray for Ashleigh. It&#39;s so hard when they are so small to see them have to be under. Hang in there&#33;<br /><br />Joey, Howie is computer illiterate except for the website for paying sales and payroll taxes. He has a hard time opening his e-mail. LOL<br /><br />Sue your almost done with your holiday stuff, good for you&#33; Hope it&#39;s warmer out.<br /><br />Maria,  I know your feeling better but enjoy your outing but don&#39;t overdo. <br /><br />Well off to do a few things. My parents are getting here in a few hours so I have to prepare for that. Hope that everyone has a wonderful day and a great weekend','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-14 19:26:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258499,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 19:41:56',NULL,'','Good morning, sailingrose,<br /><br />I finally unpacked...looked at the weather reports...now you&#39;re talking about cold temperatures coming to Florida...what do you think?  We&#39;ll be only in Key West, Coco Cay ( I&#39;ll be sitting in the Schooner Bar that day ) and a day at sea....not sure if I should pack cruise clothes or slacks&#33;  A couple of years ago, I got to my brother&#39;s at Merritt Island the day before a cruise out of Port Canaveral, suitcase full of my usual cruise attire...temperatures dropped to the sixties and it felt like San Francisco....but my SF clothes were at home.  Thank God for Dillards - my favorite store anyway - and we don&#39;t have them in the Bay area.  I was able to get a couple of sweaters and that helped tremendously&#33;<br /><br />Marylou - I trust all will go well with the surgery...prayers and good thoughts.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-14 19:41:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258503,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 19:55:33',NULL,'','Mary Lou, just wanted to post a quick note and let you know that Ashleigh will be in my thoughts and prayers today.  As a grandma, I know how heart wrenching it is when they are sick or hurting.  May God hold her hand all the way thru the surgery and be with her through the recovery process.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-14 19:55:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258508,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 19:58:38',NULL,'','Carmen Sunday is supposed to be 68 in the daytime. We live by Orlando so if your headed south it should be a bit warmer.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-14 19:58:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258509,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 19:58:45',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone,<br /><br />Nice sunny day her in Las Vegas, but still on the cool side.<br /><br />Got all our packages off via UPS yesterday.  Really simple, no lines and lots of help on hand.<br /><br />Then we went to Ballagio to take the pictures I promised Jenn.  I have to admit I really enjoyed the trek and the display.  After than we did the Miricale Mile Mall used to be the Desert Passage, but was renamed when Planet Hollywood took it over.<br /><br />Maria; Be careful with that knee while you are doing the Mall.<br /><br />Jenn: Your pictures are posted.  Link is in my post in the General Discussion thread.<br /><br />Rose: Congratulations do your DD on her AA.  Hope you both have a fantastic day.<br /><br />Tonia: The peppermint brownies sound fantastic, but baking is not my DW&#39;s thing.  Guess I&#39;ll have to stick to the hot choclate and peppermint schnaps again this Christmas Eve.<br /><br />Roe&#39;s off to get blood work done this morning.  Think I&#39;ll wrap a couple of her gifts while she is gone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-14 19:58:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258526,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 20:55:08',NULL,'','Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. Michael just called and Ashleigh is out of the OR and still kind of out of it (to be expected) and extremely cranky which I take as a good sign.  They will be at the hospital for at least 2 more hours before they let her come home.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-14 20:55:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258533,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 21:05:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258526:date=Dec 14 2007, 02&#58;55 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 14 2007, 02&#58;55 PM) [snapback]258526[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. Michael just called and Ashleigh is out of the OR and still kind of out of it (to be expected) and extremely cranky which I take as a good sign.  They will be at the hospital for at least 2 more hours before they let her come home.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Great news, Mary Lou.  Now stop cleaning and relax a little bit.  Ashleigh will be home before you know it.  <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','2007-12-14 21:05:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258534,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 21:17:14',NULL,'','Wonderful Marylou&#33; So glad to hear Ashleigh did so well. She&#39;ll be home before you know it.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-14 21:17:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258545,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 21:45:24',NULL,'','Happy news....relax a bit and start breathing.<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-14 21:45:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258547,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 21:49:51',NULL,'','MaryLou.... We are so relieved for you..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-14 21:49:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258559,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-14 22:37:51',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258526:date=Dec 14 2007, 12&#58;55 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 14 2007, 12&#58;55 PM) [snapback]258526[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. Michael just called and Ashleigh is out of the OR and still kind of out of it (to be expected) and extremely cranky which I take as a good sign. They will be at the hospital for at least 2 more hours before they let her come home. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><b><!--coloro:#6600cc--><span style=\"color:#6600cc\"><!--/coloro-->Really good news, Mary Lou<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>&#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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-14 22:37:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258576,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 00:17:42',NULL,'','Great news for all of you, Mary Lou&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-15 00:17:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258584,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 00:56:25',NULL,'','That is wonderful news Mary Lou.  Grandma to Grandma - I think you need this....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/hugs4you.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-15 00:56:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258603,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 03:00:57',NULL,'','mary lou  i am glad ashleigh  pull through the surgery  smile  HUGS i hope she is doing ok now  <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-15 03:00:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258606,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 03:11:35',NULL,'','Great News Marylou.....................','teacp','teacp','2007-12-15 03:11:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258608,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 03:23:47',NULL,'','yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ... Ash made it thur.... nowwwwwwwww grammy have a little something to help ya relax... ...<br /><br />she will be back to trying to guess whats in those presents soon.. OH has TJ taken the car home...<br /><br />till tomorrow morning...Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-15 03:23:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258610,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 05:30:23',NULL,'','These are my &quot;forensic  friends&quot; - we do at least one cruise together every year....for my 62nd birthday, there were 18 of us, sometimes, just my three other nurse pals and I go...but we ALWAYS have a great time.  I can&#39;t believe this year, I&#39;ll have gotten in six cruises - but the longest was the ten day crossing to Hawaii.  I could stay on for six weeks, easily&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-15 05:30:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258614,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 06:43:00',NULL,'','Hi all.<br /><br />Ed - thanks you so much for the photos - I would so like to see all that at Christmas - maybe one day.<br /><br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC0000--><span style=\"color:#CC0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->THANK YOU<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Lou - so glad it&#39;s good news on Ashleigh - think it must be time for an early Christmas present.<br /><br /><br />Red Hat party was super - lots of food fun and frolic (yes we still manage a frolic or two lol).  The choloclate fountain was a definate hit - with a couple fo the gals opting to bypass dinner and head straight for dessert  <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 />I hope to connect with other Red hAtters on the next cruise.  There was a meeting posted on the Alaska run but no one was there.  I will have to take my hat this time&#33;<br /><br />Anyway - off to games to strengthen what&#39;s left of my mind  <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 /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-15 06:43:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258659,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 13:28:24',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - December 15th <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <br /><br />Good morning Crazies - it&#39;s the weekend AGAIN&#33;.  The days are sure flying by and Christmas is right around the corner.  First of all I want to thank everyone for their good thoughts and prayers yesterday.  We went up to see Ash around dinner time and she was still kind of out of it but by the time we left she was just about her old self, running around and fighting with her Mom because Deb wouldn&#39;t give her spaghetti &amp; meatballs to eat.  She had already had 2 huge bowls of mashed potatoes, 4 mini-donuts and a bowl of Ice Cream and Deb thought enough was enough.  Hopefully she will be back to normal today although the Dr. predicted a very very sore throat for several days from the breathing tube and you could see with each swallow it was really hurting her last night.  She&#39;s a real trouper - took the whole thing a lot better than all the adults did.  The end result is I have the cleanest house ever.  LOL  (Even washed all the Christmas dishes that I drag up every year and never use)  I also won&#39;t have to cook for several day as I have 4 or 5 dinners all made and in the fridge.<br /><br />Rose - How was the graduation last night?  I&#39;m sure you are all so proud of your daughter and her accomplishments.   How is your Mom doing?<br /><br />Jenn - Glad the Red Hat party was a success - great pic - love the hat.<br /><br />Carmen - Packed yet?  Hope you have a great cruise.<br /><br />Cheryl - Hope Greg made it home safely from his trip<br /><br />Maria - How is that knee today?  Take it easy<br /><br />Carmen - hope the back is doing OK and the MRI shows all is back in place.<br /><br />Joey - it sounds like teaching David the computer is like teaching it to Jim.   He has no interest whatsoever in even turning the thing on.  Said he used it every day for work and that&#39;s it.<br /><br />Tonia, Sue, everyone else - make today special - I&#39;ll be back later - Ash is waiting to go to Perkins for breakfast<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-15 13:28:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258662,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 14:53:16',NULL,'','hey everyone..<br /><br />see when i am not working i bake gezzzzzzzzzzzz.<br /><br />i thought since i had posted some really OMG deseerts i would post a miffin you can mix what you want in these and can be made with splenda... <br /><br />like sub rasberries, blueberries  for banans, omit coconut if ya want add raisins, or dried cransberries<br />whater you really want i just love the better.. but the banana crunch i soooooo yummy<br /><br />still nothing from work.. when and put app&#39;s in some places... but being the holidays is kinda hard to try to make interview appts with people they are all either going out of town orto busy <br /><br />there are some positions open at work left a message advising i am abl to fullfill this position just in case they may forget me <br /><br />FORGET ME nahhhhhhhhh LOL LOL <br /><br />nothing exciting today... tomorrow morning going to the cemetery to lay the christmas wreath, for my mom and dad....<br />then go out for breakfast<br /><br />but i know if Gary has his way ... footballlllllllllllllll will rule LOL lol<br /><br />well i will check in laster<br /><br />Marylou ... YOU GO ASH... so term what your made of girl... heheeh she is such a spitfire that one...Cheryl... she and Scotty should meet someday.. they both think the same way LOL <br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-15 14:53:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258663,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 15:28:58',NULL,'','Good morning, everyone....my call shift doesn&#39;t end till 9A - my fingers are crossed that the beeper stays quiet.  Hard to type with fingers crossed&#33;  Making headway with the packing and, the best news is, I was upgraded to first class on both my flights ( leave just after midnight ).  Gosh, it sounds like it  may be cold with blizzard predictions for the north.   I am so excited ( you&#39;d think with this being my 76th cruise some of the excitement would diminish but it never does ) about getting on a ship again...and I can&#39;t wait for dinner tomorrow at Tutto Pasta in Miami.  May even do lunch as well...two passion fruit mousses in one day would be yummy.<br /><br />Have to run...much to do...here intermittently.<br /><br />xxxooo ...  stay warm&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-15 15:28:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258665,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 15:54:03',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br /><br />took Pappy out  i am getting planning to be ready for the winter storm warning for winter storm just came on for early tomorrow morning<br />i have finished some of christmas shopping  yesterday i am glad only 2 people left are almost finish <br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-15 15:54:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258667,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 16:02:07',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Marylou... turning nervous energy in productrivity... thats the ticket <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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  and a clean house is only a house...... waiting on children... <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 />Pinky doesnt it feel good to be almost done&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> was upgraded to first class on both my flights <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Carmen... HOW NICE&#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 />we too will be in and out today... make it a great Saturday','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-15 16:02:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258692,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 16:33:07',NULL,'','Good mornig&#33;<br />Sorry I missed you all yesterday.  Spent most of the evening in an ICU unit supporting the family of a friend who has terminal cancer.  The air ambulanced him in from California Thursday so he could be with his family.<br /><br />I have just been informed &quot;we&quot; get to go shopping&#33;  Saturday, 10 days before Christmas that should be fun&#33;<br />We got about 2 inches of snow last night.  Much better than the 4-6&quot; they predicted.<br /><br />Mary Lou - Great news on the surgery&#33;<br /><br />Have had second thoughts about play golf when I retire.  If I moved my golf bag about 1000 spider and a family of racoons would have to find a new home&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s time to go, have a great day and will check back in later.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-15 16:33:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258695,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 16:39:29',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258692:date=Dec 15 2007, 06&#58;33 AM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Dec 15 2007, 06&#58;33 AM) [snapback]258692[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Good mornig&#33;<br />Sorry I missed you all yesterday.  Spent most of the evening in an ICU unit supporting the family of a friend who has terminal cancer.  The air ambulanced him in from California Thursday so he could be with his family.<br /><br />Steve<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Steve.. we will keep your friend in our thoughts hoping he remains comfortable and his family keeps their strength... <br /><br />Ohh how lucky you are shopping.... LOL enjoy','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-15 16:39:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258697,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 16:57:58',NULL,'','Good Morning All................<br /><br />Snowing like crazy............so beautiful.................and today is cookie baking day.........The grandchildren come and spend the night and we bake, bake, bake..................... other than that a nice quiet day.<br /><br />Steve................Ken did very well at the mall yesterday. I even got to let go of his hand and he stayed right by me...............lol............Will keep your friend and his family in my prayers. Not that illness has a good time but it always seems worse at the holidays.<br /><br />Marylou..............Glad Ash is getting back to her old self...............This is terrible but when the kids were little and they were sick (of course not seriously) and they were in bed and not feeling good I would enjoy the quiet..............isn&#39;t that terrible lol. The knee is feeling a little better and I did the mall yesterday and it was pretty good. Ken asked if I wanted a chair but I can&#39;t depend on that I have to walk...........<br /><br />Tonia................I love baking also and always make way more than we need. At least this year we are leaving for DD&#39;s in Joisey around the 28th so we will bring all the cookies and treats with us. I feel something good will come for you in the way of a job soon. What is your sign? (I am not hitting on you lmao)<br />We will go to the cemetary when we go east as all of our relatives are buried on Staten Island.<br /><br />Jenn..................You look great in your Red Hat and it looks like you are having fun. I wish I had gotten into a better group here than I did.<br /><br />Carmen...........thinking of you and hope you are doing okay?<br /><br />Rose...............Do you have any pictures of the graduation?<br /><br />Have a great day all. Be. Careful. Stay well.<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-15 16:57:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258698,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 17:06:33',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258697:date=Dec 15 2007, 06&#58;57 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 15 2007, 06&#58;57 AM) [snapback]258697[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Jenn..................You look great in your Red Hat and it looks like you are having fun. I wish I had gotten into a better group here than I did.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />you mean it&#39;s not like baseball where....you can trade your group in for a group to be named later?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-15 17:06:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258703,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 18:14:54',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Graduation was wonderful. My DD was soooo excited she lit up the room. Well back into Christmas mode for me now. Tomorrow the cookie baking begins as it supposed to cool off finally. I&#39;m resting today as I&#39;m exhausted from the crazy pace of yesterday. We had a houseful last night and my parents just left so it&#39;s nice and quiet.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j133/sailingrose/House/SCCGraduation015.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Marylou glad to hear Ash did well and she was returning to her old self. At least there was an upside for you as you got a lot done. Mom is doing OK but she&#39;s still looking tired and she has a cough which I don&#39;t like at all. She goes back to the Dr. in January so I&#39;m not nagging her at the moment. She did ask about the cough and they said it was normal. Thanks for asking. She was beaming last night at graduation because she knew Cynthia moved up her graduation for her. <br /><br />Jenn glad you enjoyed the Red Hat party. I bet you ladies always have a great time when you get together.<br /><br />Tonia hang in there, you&#39;ll get another job. <br /><br />Carmen congrats on the upgrade to 1st class. I still get excited when I cruise too. Guess it&#39;s in our blood....LOL<br /><br />Sue only 2 left, that&#39;s not too bad, The stores are soooo crowded this time of year. Sounds like the cold is settling in everywhere.<br /><br />Steve sorry about your friend. Hard to sit and watch and wait for the family. It was wonderful of you to lend your support. Lucky you shopping&#33; Yuck. I need a few things but am really trying to avoid it.<br /><br />Morning Joey. I did find your comments on the Monarch and I&#39;m glad you liked it. Those short cruises are always lots of fun.<br /><br />Maria want to bake for me too??? I usually love it but my DD has to work so I&#39;ll be on my own at least for a while tomorrow. Enjoy the baking and rest your knee in between batches.<br /><br />Carmen hope your back is doing well today.<br /><br />Well off to read the boards and catch up some more. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-15 18:14:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258736,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 22:27:12',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Just dropped in to say hi.  I am so behind in everything.  I did manage to shop till I drop on Thursday and Friday at the malls.  We are missing the bad ice and snow that so many of you are having, ( we still have a lot on the ground, though) but we are having below zero weather for lows.  <br /><br />I don&#39;t know how I&#39;ll get everything done this week... clean, shop, plan menus, and grocery shop, bake, and all the other things so many of us do this season.  I will have baby Isabelle the whole week (9 1/2 to 10 hours a day) so it will be a challange for sure.  I haven&#39;t even sent out one card, yet.  I went to Michael&#39;s craft shop to get some stuff for making 6 ornaments.  I want to make some with a picture of my mom and dad to give to my brothers and sister when they come here for Christmas Eve.  I am totally, NOT a craft person, besides not having much time, so this will be a real challange.  LOL<br /><br />I haven&#39;t been able to go way back on the posts, so, I will say to ALL, stay safe in the bad weather so many of you are having, and good luck with all the shopping, baking, etc.  Hope you are all healthy and well.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  Mary Lou...I&#39;m so happy that Asleigh is doing well.  I will keep her in my prayers.    Maria, hope your knee is better; Rose...welcome back, congrats to your beautiful daughter; RSANE...have a great cruise; Carmen, hope your back is better; Steve, so sorry about your friend...so very sad; Joey, so glad your tests came out well; Tonia...hang in there...the right job will be there for you soon; Sue, hope your dad will be Ok; Ed...haven&#39;t seen your pictures, yet, but will look at them as soon as I get a chance; Cheryl...hope Greg will make it home OK; Jen...loved your red hat&#33;  Jackie...hope little Gucci is doing well.  Keith and Rita...hope you&#39;re enjoying your beautiful new home&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, EVERYONE&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-15 22:27:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258737,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 22:37:47',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />I&#39;m having quite a hectic Saturday.  I went shopping with our daughter Lisa this morning.  She is a member of BJ&#39;s... so I used her member card and bought all kinds of lovely goodies for Christmas. I also managed to get all our Christmas Presents, except for one - so I&#39;m getting there :)<br /><br />Now we&#39;re back home, packaging up all the meat and fish and then getting ready to head out to Tony&#39;s Company Christmas Party.<br /><br />At least I don&#39;t have to do any cooking today&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-15 22:37:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258741,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-15 23:14:36',NULL,'','Hi all.  Just popping in - haven&#39;t had a chance to read all the posts but will catch up later.  Greg&#39;s flight kept getting delayed out of NYC but he did finally get home around midnight last night.  He has been installing his new snow plow on the front of his atv and playing with it for the past few hours, so we are just getting ready to go out for a late lunch.  I will come back and read up on what is going on with all of you in a bit....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-15 23:14:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258772,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 02:57:52',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br />I survived the shopping trip&#33;  Actually it wasn&#39;t bad.  It snowed all day so most people didn&#39;t get out.  We both drive 4-wheel drive Jeeps so who cares if it snows.  Got everything bought and was back home in approx 3 hours&#33;<br /><br />I took old newspapers up to the church during the snow storm.  My DW accused me of just wanting to play with my Jeep&#33;  Never entered my mind&#33;<br /><br />Maria - Don&#39;t pick on Ken&#33;  We are the opposite, I have to take my wife.  She gets into such a shopping frenzie I have to go along so she doesn&#39;t get lost&#33;  I actually enjoy watching her shop.   Glad your knee is feeling better.<br /><br />Rose - Love the picture of your DD.  It&#39;s easy to see why you guys are so proud of her.<br /><br />Cheryl - Glad Greg finally made it home.  That is no fun&#33;  I broke out the snow blower this evening.  It&#39;s only the second time I have used it in 3 years&#33;<br /><br />Joey, Maria, Rose Cheryl, and all - Thanks for the kind words about my friend.  It is really appreciated.<br /><br />Have a great evening and those of you who are getting the bad weather stay safe and warm&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-16 02:57:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258782,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 04:01:58',NULL,'','maria ... i am a scorpio... does that tell ya anything.. oct 30th','terumim','terumim','2007-12-16 04:01:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258805,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 07:06:43',NULL,'','hi everyone <br /><br />let you know winter storm have already begin earlier than they thought it would be <br />*groan*','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-16 07:06:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258813,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 13:23:04',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - December 16th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies...looks like a nasty day out there - had some snow but mostly sleet during the night with some more snow due today along with heavy winds.   Again, we are prepared to leave if we lost power but hopefully that will not happen.  <br /><br />Jim and I wrapped presents yesterday - both spent over 2 hours wrapping and haven&#39;t put a dent in the pile yet so that will be our plan for the day.  Every year I promise I will wrap a gift as soon as I buy it, but that never seems to get done - Oh well there is always next year for that.  <br /><br />Rose - your daughter is beautiful and looks so proud in her cap and gown....she should be.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a good day and those in the path of this storm are staying safe.   I will check in later on as long as the power stays on.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile. <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 />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-16 13:23:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258819,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 15:24:52',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Well it finally looks like we are going to get a teeny tiny taste of winter.  The forecast high is 69 going down to 41 tonight.... that will be nice&#33;<br /><br />We had a super Christmas Party last night with all of Tony&#39;s work buddies.  They have a BBQ every year (where else do you celebrate Christmas on a 75 degree evening - but Florida).  The hosts always excel themselves in decorating their house inside and out and the entire perimeter of the property.  It was beautiful.  Needless to say to food was also out of this world.  We must of put on a couple of pounds last night alone.<br /><br />Steve.... sorry to hear about your friend, hope he is comfortable.  Great for him to have a buddy like you&#33;<br /><br />Tonia... we praying for your job situation girlfriend.<br /><br />Rose... what a gorgeous girl... you must be one proud Mama.<br /><br />MaryLou.... that gift wrapping sounds too exhausting.  I am using gift bags this year - it&#39;s waaaay easier.<br /><br />Cheryl... so glad Greg got home safely - I know that your mind is again at rest&#33;  Flying is yuck at the best of times, never mind with snowy and icy conditions thrown in.<br /><br />Shari... I love that idea of making Christmas Ornaments with photos of your parents on them.  Please tell us how you did them and also post a picture if you can... would love to see it&#33;<br /><br />Well it&#39;s another shopping day today with DD for me.  Then I&#39;m done&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-16 15:24:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258833,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 15:34:44',NULL,'','good Morning Guys...<br /><br />Jackie sounds like Tony&#39;s work holiday party was terriffic... as always .. glad to hear it.... and all but one present huh... (you do have my sizes?) <br /><br />Shari please do share the outcome what a great idea making ornaments that actually mean something....<br /><br />Pinky look at it like this as soon as the storm starts it means it is moving towards a conclusion..( i know that doesn&#39;t help.. but this too shall pass) <br /><br />Tonia do you want to do lunch when I am in town next month....?<br /><br />MaryLou... all I can say do you have enough paper and tape? Will today be all you need to get done?<br /><br />Rose what a beautiful picture .. look at the anticipation in your daughters face&#33; <br /><br />CARMEN (AKA RNSANE) Recieved two CD&#39;s yesterday ......Thank you&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ll be around today..<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-16 15:34:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258842,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 16:28:15',NULL,'','Joey yessssssssss that would be great.....you like seafood ?? Anthonys is right there walking distance...<br /><br />Steve my prayers are with your friends.. this time of year dealing with that .. so glad they have friends like you....<br /><br />Marylou LOL ... i can just see you and hubby on a mad wrapping... just don&#39;t wrap each other... the last time i did that kinda thing was with my mom... and when i ot home i have tape in my hair LOL how it got there i have no idea....<br /><br />well i went and took the public safety test battery for the county yesterday... ... so we will see if i pass... but then if i do pass i will be 231 or something out of this world LOL .. but oh well nothing ventured nothing gained....i really am starting to get tried of being home...why is it when your doing something you want to do something esle... i know when i retire i sure as heck aren&#39;t going to sit at home...<br /><br />Skipper thanks for the great pic;s of the belligio... i bet all the hotela decorate... is the strip all in color for the holidays??///<br /><br />well jut a note will check in later... this morning is  cemetery for mom and dad...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-16 16:28:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258843,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 16:28:27',NULL,'','good morning  everyone  <br /><br />UGGGHHH  winter storm have hit us  we already got like 12 inches of snow  GRR Pappy hate snow  hehe cute.<br />oh boy  sound like i need to find something to do around the house  ;) during the day <br />have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-16 16:28:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258857,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 17:19:02',NULL,'','Good Morning all.<br /><br />We didn&#39;t get the snow they said we would. We got about 4 inches and then it started to rain and rain and rain. Today it is flurrying and very windy.<br /><br />The cookie making went well up until the last batch of candy cane sugar cookies. Eveyrone forgot they were in the oven and no one set the timer on the microwave. Sometimes I think Ken does this on purpose so he has a plate of cookies to eat as he likes them well done.  lol<br /><br />We did a batch of spritz, chocolate chips, decorated sugar cookies and biscottis. Will need to make more spritz to take to Joisey with us but that can wait till during the week. The kids were a big help and they and Ken mostly did all the baking and I just cleaned up behind them..........It is great when the grandkids get older they are such a big help and it is 10:10am here and they are still sleeping. <br /><br />Today we will probably just relax. Ken has the wrapping all up to date. He wraps while he is watching TV.<br />Boy doesn&#39;t it sound like Ken does everything? Come to think of it he does a lot......I am a terrible wrapper. He wraps the kids presents in the Sunday comics and tells them we can&#39;t afford wrapping paper and that is a waste of money cause it just goes in the garbage.....lol<br /><br />Well I think it is time to get them up. Their mother would have a fit if she knew I let them sleep this late......<br /><br /><br />Have a great day all.<br /><br /><br />Rose..................Your daughter is beautiful and congrats to you and her on her graduation.<br /><br />Jackie................Glad you had a good time at Tony&#39;s Christmas party. It would feel so weird celebrating Christmas at 75 degrees.<br /><br />Tonia................Your horoscope today says that you will bond with friends over a shared ride to the airport or somethinglike that...............It&#39;s the bonding today that is important.<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-16 17:19:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258858,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 17:32:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258857:date=Dec 16 2007, 07&#58;19 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 16 2007, 07&#58;19 AM) [snapback]258857[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />The cookie making went well up until the last batch of candy cane sugar cookies. Eveyrone forgot they were in the oven and no one set the timer on the microwave. Sometimes I think Ken does this on purpose so he has a plate of cookies to eat as he likes them well done.  lol<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Or maybe subconsciously everybody does it <u>FOR</u> ken because you Know he likes them well done......<br /><br />or maybe it&#39;s a combination..... but its nice Ken gets the cookies he likes... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-16 17:32:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258882,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 21:28:09',NULL,'','Morning all - cool and wet - but no snow - yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--coloro:#3366FF--><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"><!--/coloro-->Steve<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - sorry to hear about your friend.  I do hope and pray that he remains comfortable and easy.  It is doubly sad that is should happen at the joyous time of year.<br /><br />You guys are great for shopping with your wives - I&#39;m lucky there too - I have one of those rare breeds - a man who likes to shop.  Maybe more &quot;likes to find a bargain&quot; - after all he is a Scotsman LOL.<br /><br /><!--coloro:#009900--><span style=\"color:#009900\"><!--/coloro-->Tonia <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - take care and I hope your trek to the cemetary doesn&#39;t make you too sad.  I always put my Christmas tree angel up on the 10th of December to say &quot;Happy Brthday&quot; to my little sister.  We lost her when she was 7 - she would have been 49 this year.  Strange to think how different life might have been had she lived.<br /><br /><!--coloro:#6600CC--><span style=\"color:#6600CC\"><!--/coloro-->Maria<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - you should try another Red Hat group - some of the gals in mine belong to two or three - so they are always on the go.<br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC33CC--><span style=\"color:#CC33CC\"><!--/coloro-->Rose <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - super photo - now that is one happy and proud young lady - and what a knockout&#33; I think she gets her looks from her Granny&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC0000--><span style=\"color:#CC0000\"><!--/coloro-->Cheryl <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - glad to see Greg finally made it home and that he is enjoying his new toy.  Give them something they can take apart, put together, dig with or ride on and they are happy lol.<br /><br /><!--coloro:#6666CC--><span style=\"color:#6666CC\"><!--/coloro-->Joey<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - you are up bright and early&#33;  I&#39;m not much of a sleeper either :o)<br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC33CC--><span style=\"color:#CC33CC\"><!--/coloro-->Jackie<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - I can&#39;t even imagine a BBQ in December - hard enough to find a nice enough day in the middle of summer lol.<br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC66CC--><span style=\"color:#CC66CC\"><!--/coloro-->Pinky<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - 12&quot; of snow - be careful you don&#39;t loose sight of Pappy out there&#33;<br /><br />I won&#39;t be baking until Saturday - too much temptation for DH.  I make great butter tarts and mince tarts - and my shortbread isn&#39;t too bad either.<br /><br />Off to get dressed and then pick up Mom.  We are going to DD&#39;s for lunch.<br /><br />Talk at you later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-16 21:28:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258899,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-16 23:28:50',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Hope your having a great Sunday. The cookie factory opened here in our home at 9:30 this morning. I&#39;ve already made the chip cookies (chocolate, white chocolate and peanut butter), m&amp;m (3 kinds), oatmeal , candy cane , peanut butter and plain refrigerator cookies for my dad. Still have 3 more batches at least, press, sugar and macaroons. The last 2 will definately be tomorrow as I&#39;m reaching the end of my stamina for today. I have no idea how many cookies I&#39;ve baked. So glad the taste tester is here, my son...LOL&#33;  He loves his job&#33;  If I tasted them all I&#39;d be a blimp by Christmas&#33; LOL<br /><br />Sounds like all the Crazies are having bad weather. Please stay safe all&#33; Cold front coming through today and into tonight. Going into the low 40&#39;s here in central Florida. Tomorrow only in the 50&#39;s. <br /><br />Thanks everyone for the kind words for my Daughter. She is one terrific kid&#33;<br /><br />Shari, how wonderful you stopped in. We really miss you around here. Glad your enjoying Isabelle but I bet she tuckers both you and Marc out. Your ornaments in memory of your mom sound wonderful. <br /><br />Cheryl glad Greg got home safely.<br /><br />Jackie, at least you only have 1 more present to get. I&#39;ve assigned Howie the 2 gift cards I need and then I&#39;m done. Hope your shopping trip goes well. Glad you enjoyed the Christmas Party.<br /><br />Steve 3 hours in the mall isn&#39;t bad at this time of the year. <br /><br />Marylou how come it take so long to wrap the gifts and it takes 2 seconds to open them......LOL. How&#39;s Ash today??? Back to normal?<br /><br />Sue stay warm. Does Pappy have a sweater??? <br /><br />Tonia, your right about taking the test, you never know. Hope something good comes your way soon.<br /><br />Maria glad you cookie baking went well. I&#39;m sure you and Ken had a ball making them with the grandkids.You get used to warm Christmas&#39;s here, but it did take me a few years to get used to it. At least we never have to shovel.<br /><br />Jenn hope you had a good time with mom today. Yes, my DD is happy kid. Always has been but her enthusiasim for life is amazing&#33;  I know what you mean about the cookies, ours are off limits except for the cracked ones until I&#39;m all done. Then I separate the gifts, and the Christmas eve cookies and the eating begins&#33; <br /><br />Well going to visit the games for a while and then back to the baking. Hope everyone enjoys the football games and has a peaceful Sunday.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-16 23:28:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258908,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 00:31:42',NULL,'','well got good news.... my supervisor called and said i should be coming back to work , right after the holidays....yaaaaaaaaaa... but i will keep my eyes open... <br /><br />i am just glad tom be going back to work soon....<br /><br />took the wreath to mom and dad... it was such a beautiful day at fort rosecrans..thats the military cemetery here in san diego...<br /><br />Rose wow you cookie woman you LOL ... i knew you would get caught up on the cookies ... LOL i know what ya mean by stamina... i found a recipe for caramel brownies , Gary saw the recipe and askedit i could make them soooooooooo i quess i will<br /><br />Sue ya what jenn said don&#39;t lose pappy in the snow LOL dang thats alot of white stuff...<br /><br />Jenn your funny ....<br /><br />wow all of you got lucky with hubby&#39;s .. Gary won&#39;t shop, he dislikes cruises...he did decorate .. ( after saying ya know christmas is coming soon i would like to have the lights up before new years LOL ), but he&#39;s a good guy LOL LOL..<br /><br />Cheryl thats funny hubby is playing with the plow thingie...men and their big boy toys..<br /><br />well off to watch San Diego kick butt ( but it is still early ), we still have a whole half to let them win LOL LOL LOL . <br /><br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 00:31:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258913,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 01:00:40',NULL,'','I was so fascinated at the replies from Maria and Jenn about having a BBQ for Christmas... that&#39;s Florida life girls... no snow for us&#33;&#33;  Actually we are so used to BBQ&#39;s for Christmas, because it&#39;s mid-summer in South Africa so we always used to either BBQ around the pool for Christmas or BBQ on the beach, one or the other.  I could never identify with those gorgeous Christmas Cards with snow on them.... it always was a dream of ours.  The only time we have experienced a White Christmas was when we went to Gatlinburg in the Smokies one year for Christmas and we snowed in... it was wonderful&#33;<br /><br />Joey and Tonia - wish I could join you for that meal - miss you guys&#33;<br /><br />OK Rose... you&#39;re putting us all to shame, the ultimate cookie facotry - please ship some off to me :)<br /><br />Well we&#39;re going to have two Christmas dinners this year - on Christmas Eve with our daughter Tania in Melbourne Florida and then scooting back home to spend Christmas Day with our other two daughters.  Isn&#39;t Christmas a great time to be with family?<br /><br />We are finally getting some cool weather here.  It&#39;s 58 degrees now and is supposed to go down to 39 by tomorrow morning - looking forward to all this cold weather&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2007-12-17 01:00:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258914,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 01:04:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258842:date=Dec 16 2007, 06&#58;28 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 16 2007, 06&#58;28 AM) [snapback]258842[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey yessssssssss that would be great.....you like seafood ?? Anthonys is right there walking distance...<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />And Ruth Chris&#39;s is accross the street&#33; LOL but Anthony&#39;s is cool.....<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 01:04:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258938,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 02:58:48',NULL,'','Ruth Chris is fine  sounds good to me... just let me know what day you will be here in town<br /><br />i have never been to ruth chris so i am game for anything','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 02:58:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258939,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 03:01:41',NULL,'','hey Joey i just looked them up .. they don&#39;t open for lunch','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 03:01:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258941,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 03:06:09',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258939:date=Dec 16 2007, 05&#58;01 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 16 2007, 05&#58;01 PM) [snapback]258939[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />hey Joey i just looked them up .. they don&#39;t open for lunch<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thats what I was afraid of.....so we can do anthonys I will be there on Tuesday January 15th.... will you be back at work then or what???','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 03:06:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258943,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 03:10:28',NULL,'','we could do the brazilian steakhouse right up the street.. i can pick ya up .....its up to you ....i will see what my schedule will be .... we will take it from there <br /><br />OK','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 03:10:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(258964,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 03:35:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=258943:date=Dec 16 2007, 05&#58;10 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 16 2007, 05&#58;10 PM) [snapback]258943[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->OK<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />okie dokie<br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 03:35:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259021,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 04:52:29',NULL,'','Jenn,<br />lol i was carrying him to the place where there was little snow it was beside the garage <br />he goes there everytime now  whew<br /><br />Rose,<br />oh yes  i dress warm  and Pappy do have sweater <br /><br />Tonia,<br />i didn’t lose Pappy in the snow  LOL  i carry him around the snow heh<br /><br />now  it had stop snowing since this afternoon and i can see the moon it is clear night <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-17 04:52:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259046,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 13:49:26',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - December 17th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  The winter storm is over (for now) and so far so good - we stil have our power on.  The trees are completely ice coated - really quite beautiful if you can sit inside and enjoy the view but hopefully they can defrost without taking down any power lines.  Many communities around us are without power.  The wind really howled most of the night but seems to have calmed down some.  Hopefully I will be able to get out and get a few things done today.  Deb is away on business so I will have a lot of babysitting to do this week.  I will be just as glad as she is when this new banking system goes into effect at the end of the year and all this training ends.  <br /><br />Sue - just how big is Pappy?  You be careful carrying him with your sore back.<br /><br />Tonia - that is great that you have heard from your supervisor.  Hope it all works out for you if that is what you want.  (perhaps a phone call from a law firm helped a little??)<br /><br />Rose - all those cookies sound so yummy.   I wish I could bake like that all day long.  I&#39;m sure your family and friends love all those home baked treats.  <br /><br />Jackie - I must admit, as much as we all complain about the snow here, it makes for a pretty picture at Christmas time.  Your &quot;cold spell&quot; would sure feel good here right now and Jim would just love putting up all the Christmas lights and decorations in a pair of shorts.  <br /><br />Steve - continued prayers heading your way for your friend and his family.  You are a great friend to be there for them at this difficult time.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.  This is a work week for him so I will be able to get his Christmas gifts wrapped and finished.  <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day - make it special, share a smile and most importantly stay safe.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-17 13:49:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259076,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 15:16:18',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br />Mary Lou enjoy the ice storm view.. and i have fingers crossed  it melts safely any idea when temps are supposed to increase sufficiently to accomplish this?<br />Not much new going on here.......I do wonder though do the people in Florida tend to leave their outdoor Xmas lights up all year round?.. Here in the area of Los Angeles we live in some people keep the out door light up all year long.... (tacky....in our opinion..) but hey...<br /><br />Steve we are still sending positive thoughts...<br /><br />Tonia Congratulations on the call back to work.. I do know how you have been missing it...<br /><br />I&#39;ll be around today...<br /><br />Who here... still have holiday gifts to buy?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 15:16:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259085,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 15:26:59',NULL,'','Joey - I&#39;m not looking for too much melting right away as it is 25 right now with a wind chill of only 8.  Temps aren&#39;t supposed to go above with mid 30&#39;s all week and more snow forecast for Wednesday and Friday.  Guess winter is here to stay for awhile - like it or not.   LOL<br /><br />Unfortunately I still have quite a bit of shopping to do - I don&#39;t think it will ever end.   Have the grandkids all done but have some of the adults to do yet and a few other kids I need to pick up a little something for.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-17 15:26:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259091,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 15:31:16',NULL,'','I hear you MaryLou.. stay safe....as much as I wanted DP to retire....and move to WV it&#39;s times like this ... well you understand.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 15:31:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259116,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 16:08:57',NULL,'','joey.... i know you were raised back east... but do you really miss this time of year.. with snow ice etc &gt;&gt;&gt;maybe it would be different since you would be retired<br /><br />Tonia...','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 16:08:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259119,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 16:21:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259116:date=Dec 17 2007, 06&#58;08 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 17 2007, 06&#58;08 AM) [snapback]259116[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />joey.... i know you were raised back east... but do you really miss this time of year.. with snow ice etc &gt;&gt;&gt;maybe it would be different since you would be retired<br /><br />Tonia...<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />yeah i do.. i miss the season changes.... I miss the thunderstorms... I miss driving during fall thru the blueridge parkway.... I miss the visual of the snow....<br /><br />But I don&#39;t miss the sub zero tempertures....  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 16:21:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259128,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 16:38:55',NULL,'','well... all i know if i lived back there my neighbors would never  have to cook...i would stock upon everything so i would not have to venture out till it thaws out..<br /><br />i would can everything LOL LOL <br /><br />All you guys that live back there are so brave LOL ...<br /><br />i was going to ask rose it the sign going up in front of Rose&#39;s house is going to say Mothers Cookies ...( dang i love them animal cookies with the spinkles and icing )<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-17 16:38:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259149,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 16:53:15',NULL,'','hi  everyone <br /><br />took Pappy out <br />not much to do today so i guess i will do what i did yesterday heh<br /><br />Mary Lou- Pappy is not very big only 11lbs and he is 14 inches tall  he is little dog and my back didn&#39;t get hurt by carry him smile<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-17 16:53:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259152,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 16:54:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259128:date=Dec 17 2007, 06&#58;38 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 17 2007, 06&#58;38 AM) [snapback]259128[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i would stock upon everything so i would not have to venture out till it thaws out..<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />hey thats the way its done.... <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 stocked pantry and a load of firewood.... and lets get this snow party started...LOL','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 16:54:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259158,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 17:21:49',NULL,'','WooHoo - we woke up to 39 degrees this morning... what a great change&#33;  The temp today is going to be 60 so that great too&#33;<br /><br />Joey, yes you do find that some people leave their decorations up all year - it&#39;s kind of a redneck joke around here.<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2007-12-17 17:21:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259164,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 17:26:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259158:date=Dec 17 2007, 07&#58;21 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 17 2007, 07&#58;21 AM) [snapback]259158[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey, yes you do find that some people leave their decorations up all year - it&#39;s kind of a redneck joke around here.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />whatcha gonna do? you know.. some folks... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 17:26:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259179,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 18:56:05',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#3333ff--><span style=\"color:#3333ff\"><!--/coloro--><b>Good morning, Crazies&#33; We hope you all are doing okay, especially the ones in the path of the winter storms. We only received a lite dusting after receiving about 2 inches of rain. This morning we had fog, which produced black ice on some of the county roads. It seems some people need to be retrained every winter on their driving skills&#33;<br /><br />This is our last week of work this year as we close the plant down until Jan 2. Since I won&#39;t return until Jan 9, this will be an extra busy week. <br />Rita did get the luggage out so we could retag with our new address. We leave for FLL in 10 days, so we will not be doing much posting here with all we need to do between now and then.<br />We are sending our holiday wishes now to all our CruiseCrazies friends.</b><br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#cc0000--><span style=\"color:#cc0000\"><!--/coloro--><b><!--fonto:Comic--><span style=\"font-family:Comic\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Merry <!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->Christmas<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> and <!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro-->Happy New Year<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro-->&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro--> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-17 18:56:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259180,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 19:00:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259179:date=Dec 17 2007, 08&#58;56 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Dec 17 2007, 08&#58;56 AM) [snapback]259179[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--coloro:#3333ff--><span style=\"color:#3333ff\"><!--/coloro--><b> We leave for FLL in 10 days, so we will not be doing much posting here with all we need to do between now and then.<br />We are sending our holiday wishes now to all our CruiseCrazies friends.</b><br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#cc0000--><span style=\"color:#cc0000\"><!--/coloro--><b><!--fonto:Comic--><span style=\"font-family:Comic\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Merry <!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->Christmas<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> and <!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro-->Happy New Year<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro-->&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#ff6600--><span style=\"color:#ff6600\"><!--/coloro--> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Keith safe journeys to you and Rita&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Happy New Year&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 19:00:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259185,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 22:07:19',NULL,'','Hello everyone:<br /><br />Just stopping by to say a quick hello.  I am so behind in all the posts, but hope to catch up soon.  I hope everyone is doing well.<br />Take care <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-17 22:07:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259187,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 22:19:31',NULL,'','Hey Carmen&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-17 22:19:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259202,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 23:23:09',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; The cookies are all done and now I can start to give them out. So glad that&#39;s done, now I can concentrate on the dinner part of the holiday. DD was very helpful with the cookies today, so glad she was off. The cold front arrived as promised and it&#39;s pretty cold for Florida, however it feels good in the sun&#33;<br /><br />Jackie enjoy the cool down&#33;<br /><br />Tonia wonderful news about your job&#33; Maybe the lawyer helped. No more cookies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I&#39;m exhausted and need a year to recover so the Cookie Shop is closed&#33;<br /><br />Marylou glad you survived the storm and still had power. Houses sure get cold mighty quick. <br /><br />Joey, some leave their lights up all year but I agree with you it&#39;s tacky.<br /><br />Keith and Rita we call fog our version of a White Christmas......LOL&#33; Hate driving in it. Happy Holdays to both of you and have a wonderful New Year&#39;s Cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hi Mercedes. Hope your feeling well.<br /><br />Quiet around here today.......guess everyone&#39;s busy. Please stay safe everyone especially those fighting the snow and ice. Have a great evening.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-17 23:23:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259205,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-17 23:38:47',NULL,'','Good afternoon all.  Had to brave the crowds at Costco today.  I bought all the stuff for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner.  Hard to believe it is only a week away.  Scotty is coming over tonight so we can build our gingerbread house.  If it is anything like last year, it won&#39;t look very good but it will be fun, and memories with the grandson are so important.  Sounds like all of you are busy with the holiday season.  Jackie, my family always had BBQ for Christmas - they would fire up the grill and the smoker and we would have ribs,brisket, weiners, pork chops and anything else they decided to throw on.  Now we have italian food - about 15 yrs. ago, I made lasagne and fettucini alfredo on Christmas Day and every year since, that is what the family has asked for.  We do &quot;finger food&quot; on Christmas Eve, so today at CostCo, I bought the little bitty quiches, Lil&#39; Smokies, crab for crab salad, ingredients for tortilla roll-ups, taquito&#39;s, quesadilla&#39;s, pigs in a blanket, chicken nuggets, shrimp and a few other things - can&#39;t remember what.  Well, I am off to start dinner - the whole family will be here tonight....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-17 23:38:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259212,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 00:33:16',NULL,'','Another shopping day for me - what can I say.... I hear the shops calling my name :)<br /><br />We&#39;re enjoying being able to wear a sweater, it&#39;s a great change for us.<br /><br />Cheryl, BBQ for Christmas is great isn&#39;t it?  This year we&#39;re all going to bring different dishes and have a Smorgasbord Christmas&#33;&#33;  I think I&#39;m going to contribute a seafood dish with Scallops, Shrimp and Halibut among other dishes that I haven&#39;t decided on yet.  All I do know is that both of our daughters (Candice and Lisa) are excellent cooks, so it should be wonderful.<br /><br />Tomorrow I&#39;m going to pick up my 15 year old grandson and their carpet shampooer and he&#39;s going to shampoo all the carpets in our motorhome for us.<br /><br />Lots going on in our lives at the moment - much like you all.... let me go and start my Peri-Peri Chicken for dinner.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-18 00:33:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259262,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 01:46:37',NULL,'','ok cheryl ... now i am hungry.... do you make the traditional 7 fishes for christmas eve...( i see you make italian)... i make my cioppino... i am not italian but i was married to an very italian , i just can&#39;t get out of making all these year.. I DO LOVE IT with big crusty bread for dipping...<br /><br />Keith and Rita... i know ya said ya may not be around much... but happy cruise and the best in the new year<br /><br />Jackie ...now i thought you said you were done except one.. and you braved the stores again.. i make your peri peri chicken alot Gary loves it...<br /><br />hey just wondering... has anyone ever heard from Spikegirl??? its been ages since she checked in...<br /><br />Carmen .. glad ya checked in....<br /><br />ok i wasn&#39;t do much shopping but i do have to run out tomorrow and get a little something for gary&#39;s stocking, he said last night he doesn&#39;t have clippers for his nails etc,,, so off tomorrow looking for a manicure set for men... i shouldn&#39;t have a problem looking for that i am sure...then starbucks for the postman and the newspaper guy<br /><br />ok off to make scallops for dinner<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-18 01:46:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259307,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 12:32:54',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#003300--><span style=\"color:#003300\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - December 18th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies...One more week to go and all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will be over.  Still very icy here - the main roads are clear but the mall parking lots are a real mess and there doesn&#39;t seem to be much prospect of melting in the next few days.  <br /><br />Cheryl - how did the gingerbread house come out?   I made one last week with Ash &amp; TJ.  TJ thought you got the candies to stick by licking each one before putting it on the house.   No one ever eats the finished project anyway so I just let him have fun&#33;.<br /><br />Tonia - we posted several messages to Spikesgirl after her cruise but as far as I know, no one ever heard back from her.  Wish she would stop by and say hi.  (now it&#39;s only 5:30 AM and after reading your last post I am craving cioppino - haven&#39;t had that in ages and boy do I love it)<br /><br />Rose - glad you are finished the holiday baking.  It won&#39;t be long now before you are cruising.   <br /><br />Jackie - glad the weather has cooled down a bit for you.  Enjoy it while you can.  <br /><br />Carmen - glad to see you checking in.  We miss you here on the dock but know this is a busy time for everyone.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - have a great holiday - it won&#39;t be long before you are cruising.<br /><br />JoeyandDavid - are you all set for the holidays?  I know your shopping is done (lucky you).<br /><br />Sue - how is your back these days?  Hope it is OK<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day - make it special and share a smile .  I have to go check on the school closings/ or delays for today.  A 2 hour delay is a definate possibility.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-18 12:32:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259311,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:16:21',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys...<br /><br />Another beautiful day here in southern California .. we have rain.... well right now its more drizzle than rain.. but we will take it... <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 />Yes MaryLou we are as ready as we can be..... last thing to do is make appetizers  for our annual Xmas eve ritual...I do havea question though... why make a ginger bread house if no one eats it... must be a grandparent thingy....<br /><br />Hope everyone stays safe today.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-18 15:16:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259312,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:20:42',NULL,'','Joey - guess it must be a grandparent thing.  From past experience, after sitting on the mantel or an end table for 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas the gingerbread house takes on the consistancy of cement.  The kids generally manage to save the candies though.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-18 15:20:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259313,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:21:57',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br />Sorry I have not checked in.  Its been busy.  <br /><br />We lost our friend this week end.  Funeral is this morning and it will be a celebration of his life.  He was a good man and we will all miss him.<br /><br />Funny thing happend at Sam&#39;s Club Sunday.  We were checking out and the clerk grabbed a bottle of vodka to ring it up.  I shouted &quot;mine&#33;&quot;  She didn&#39;t say a word picked up laundry detergent to ring it up and said<br />&quot;I suppose this is your wife&#39;s?&quot;  Smart lady&#33;<br /><br />Will try to catch up on the past postings tonight.<br /><br />Everyone have a great day&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-18 15:21:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259314,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:33:16',NULL,'','good morning all <br />took Pappy out  i am relaxing in the morning at home <br /><br />mary lou- my back get stiff in the morning when i get up but  it is not much pain as it was before i will be carful<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-18 15:33:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259315,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:41:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259313:date=Dec 18 2007, 05&#58;21 AM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Dec 18 2007, 05&#58;21 AM) [snapback]259313[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br />We lost our friend this week end.  Funeral is this morning and it will be a celebration of his life.  He was a good man and we will all miss him.<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Steve...Celebrate his life&#33;... I am sure he is now at peace....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-18 15:41:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259322,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 15:54:11',NULL,'','Steve - so sorry for your loss.  May your friend rest in peace and may many happy memories help everyone through this difficult time.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-18 15:54:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259332,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 16:21:48',NULL,'','Steve so sorry to hear about your friend - but how better to honor him than to celebrate his life&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-18 16:21:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259333,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 16:34:24',NULL,'','i am sorry steve  i am sure he is in peace  smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-18 16:34:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259337,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 17:11:16',NULL,'','Morning all................<br /><br />Pretty nice day here sunny and in the 40&#39;s..........Well, we got most of our cookies made. Today I will do some sugar free biscottis and spritz&#39;s for our relatives that are diabetic including myself. Going to PT today and then off to Vertical Drop to get gift certificates for DS and DDIL for snowboarding stuff. They are avid snowboarders and are going to Breckinridge right after Christmas for a week snowboarding with friends from Austria. They went to Austria two years ago snowboarding and just loved it. That what you can do I guess when you have no kids. (sarcasm on my part sorry).<br /><br />Steve.............Sorry about your friend but so glad you are celebrating his life.............<br /><br />Joey.............Our gingerbread house came awesome and it is true after a few days on the sofa table it is like concrete but so pretty. It is just fun to put together.........I guess it is a grandparent thing cause we made ours with the kids also. Andy(10) doesn&#39;t lick them but it is one gumdrop for the roof and one for Andy.<br /><br />Everyone else....Tonia,Jackie, Marylou, Sue, Rose,Keith and Rita, Carmen and anyone I missed have a great day...............<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-18 17:11:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259343,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 17:27:11',NULL,'','Steve... my thoughts and prayers are with your friends family, and also with you his good friend...glad your there to give support... may their hearts be filled with memories, and remember you all have a very special angel watching over you...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-18 17:27:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259345,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 17:28:19',NULL,'','Greetings from the Brilliance of the Seas....a day at sea, nice weather, just came from the 9AM, platinum/diamond breakfast...good grief.  Guess they couldn&#39;t fit in an evening affair.  I was amazed at how many people came.  It was nice, because toward the end, Captain Hakan came down looking for me.  My girlfriend and I will be having dinner with him tonight in Portofino&#33;  That&#39;s lovely...great food and a better setting for conversation.<br /><br />Nothing else to report...we&#39;re being lazy, enjoying the ship...so far, this Radiance class is my favorite of Royal Caribbean&#39;s, with all its glass and exposure to the sea.  I&#39;ve met so many people who say the Voyager class doesn&#39;t appeal to them because the bars, etc, all face in and don&#39;t give views of the ocean.  I wouldn&#39;t like that.  I prefer imbibing with a view.<br /><br />This will be short...just wanted to check in...made a cruisecrazies door sign for our cabin and Sherry and I are wearing our pins and telling everyone about the site.<br /><br />Very sorry, Steve, about your friend.  Sad at the holidays.<br /><br />Home late Friday.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-18 17:28:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259347,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 17:28:52',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259337:date=Dec 18 2007, 07&#58;11 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 18 2007, 07&#58;11 AM) [snapback]259337[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br />Today I will do some sugar free biscottis and spritz&#39;s for our relatives that are diabetic including myself. Going to PT today<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />if you don&#39;t use sugar thus sugar free..... what do you sweeten things with so that they wont be harmful for those individuals who shouldn&#39;t have sugar... can you use honey? or something entirely different?<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=259337:date=Dec 18 2007, 07&#58;11 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 18 2007, 07&#58;11 AM) [snapback]259337[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey.............Our gingerbread house came awesome and it is true after a few days on the sofa table it is like concrete but so pretty. It is just fun to put together.........I guess it is a grandparent thing cause we made ours with the kids also. Andy(10) doesn&#39;t lick them but it is one gumdrop for the roof and one for Andy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />it&#39;s called quality time.. gotcha..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-18 17:28:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259348,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 17:47:22',NULL,'','Morning all. Still cooler here today, only around 70. I love this weather since I can wear my leather coat. It was a silly purchase for Florida but I always wanted one. We really don&#39;t get enough days to truly enjoy it. Today is wine store day&#33; We have a wine warehouse with little known wines at great prices and the wine cooler is getting empty so time to restock&#33; Yipee&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I could spend hours there but have a few other errands to run. <br /><br />Cheryl, I&#39;m jealous you got the shopping done for Christmas dinner. I&#39;ll make my list later and go to the store tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed making the gingerbread house and those wonderful memories.<br /><br />Jackie I too thought you were done. Hope your not in the mall again. <br /><br />Marylou be careful on all that ice. I hated driving in that mess. I haven&#39;t had time to think about the cruise yet but I know it&#39;s coming and that&#39;s helping me push through.<br /><br />Joey glad your all ready for the holiday. I&#39;ve never made a gingerbread house but always wanted to but here in Florida the ants would have a picnic.<br /><br />Steve so sorry for your loss. I love the idea of celebrating life&#33;<br /><br />Sue just go slow with your back. Those sudden movements are the worst.<br /><br />Maria glad your cookie baking was successful. My kids would agree with Andy one gumdrop for the roof, one for them. LOL Hope the PT is still giving you relief.<br /><br />Carmen how are you feeling??? Have the shots really helped? I hope so, back pain is the pits&#33;<br /><br />Carmen glad your enjoying the Brillance. Haven&#39;t had the pleasure of sailing on her yet but I agree that the Radiance class ships are the most beautiful and have the best views.<br /><br />Well off to get dressed and start the trek for the day. Hope that everyone gets a lot done and has a great afternoon.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-18 17:47:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259349,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 18:07:39',NULL,'','Hey Carmen........HOW NICE&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-18 18:07:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259401,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 21:38:23',NULL,'','Steve:  Sorry to hear the news of your friends passing.  I lost one also this year to brain cancer at age 60.  He and his wife had been on a number of cruises with us over the years and he lived nearby.<br /><br />Was digonosed two years ago, sold his law practice and the building it was in and just got everything he could in order.  The last few weeks were tough for him and all of us.<br /><br />We also had a Celebration of his life rather than a funeral.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-18 21:38:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259453,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 22:15:27',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.<br /><br />Wet and cool today - as usual lol.<br /><br />Heading out to do some shopping in a bit - and to laugh at all those poor sods scrambling for last minute gifts&#33;&#33;&#33;&#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 />Steve - so sorry about your friend. Just remember the good times and he will be forever with you.<br /><br /><br />Rose - leather coat and wine store - sounds like the perfect combination to me.  Have fun restocking.  Do they give out samples  <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/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.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\" /> <br /><br />MAde a gingerbread house once - and only once.  Any questions????<br /><br />Well - Dh is already dressed and set to go and here I sit in my bathrobe - need to put my face on at least.<br /><br />Talk at you later - great day all - ---','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-18 22:15:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259456,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-18 22:23:51',NULL,'','Hi everyone:<br /><br />The &quot;Celebration of Life&quot; was quite a statement for our friend.  It was about 20% sad and 80% of the time people laughing.  I&#39;m sure if he was watching he would have approved.  Thanks to all for your comments.<br />You are all so kind&#33;<br /><br />73 days till the next cruise.  Think I&#39;m ready.  Talked to my sister Sunday and we are going to fly her up from Florida to stay with our Dad and the critters.  It&#39;s cheaper to fly her round trip than to put the boxer in the kennel for a week&#33;  That was my last concern for the cruise.  Now all we have to do is get thru 2 months of winter&#33;<br /><br />Guess I&#39;s better get back to work.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-18 22:23:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259513,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 02:29:18',NULL,'','Rose.... dang, it&#39;s hard to stay out of the Malls - there&#39;s always that other stocking stuffer and small gift that I need to pick up.  Making these different gift baskets... once I arrange them then I see if there room for just one more item - so then I have to go shopping again... what can I say&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-19 02:29:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259514,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 02:32:31',NULL,'','I have a couple of &quot;irons in the fire&quot;&#33;  I have two options to do part time work from January through April and I&#39;m not too sure at this stage which I am going to choose.  In the meantime I want to keep my options open, so tomorrow I have an all day conference at one of the down town hotels in Tampa - as i have been chosen to be Tax Manager with Amscot Tax Service, and they get all the Managers together to get their &quot;instructions&quot; for the season.  So that&#39;s where I&#39;ll be tomorrow&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-19 02:32:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259516,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 02:52:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259514:date=Dec 18 2007, 04&#58;32 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 18 2007, 04&#58;32 PM) [snapback]259514[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />I have a couple of &quot;irons in the fire&quot;&#33;  I have two options to do part time work from January through April and I&#39;m not too sure at this stage which I am going to choose.  In the meantime I want to keep my options open, so tomorrow I have an all day conference at one of the down town hotels in Tampa - as i have been chosen to be Tax Manager with Amscot Tax Service, and they get all the Managers together to get their &quot;instructions&quot; for the season.  So that&#39;s where I&#39;ll be tomorrow&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Congratulations?&#33;?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-19 02:52:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259518,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 03:04:22',NULL,'','hey everyone... i had a nice day took my niece out for lunch... had a talk with her if she needs someone to talk to call me... ( shes going thur my mom and dad don&#39;t talk to me thing ).. she got all upset because mom and dad couldn&#39;t buy her a 400 &#036; i touch too ... gezzzzzzzzzzz i gave her her 100 dollars for xmas and told her maybe dad and mom will give ya 50 dollars towards am ipod nano...she was happy about that...<br /><br />went and bought Gary some goodies from santa for the stocking and a few things from the doggies and kitties<br />they told me what to get daddy LOL LOL ..<br /><br />Jackie your funny....i assume your getting bored with Tony working uh....hey its a little extra money ...<br /><br />( i am waiting for after christmas shopping  thats my special day )<br /><br />i have to shop this week for christmas dinner... prime rib YUMMY.. waldolf salad OMG i eat the whole bowl ....i got the ham for new years already... still have to get black eye peas, and collards , sweet taters...for new years<br /><br />Carmen thanks for making us jealous your being pampered.... LOL <br /><br />Jenn i want the whole story about the gingerbread house LOL ...LOL ... i made one .. one holiday the doggies ate it overnight ....<br /><br />Rose i know i bought a beautiful leather coat in florence , but in california... like i don&#39;t get to wear it often...i should have bought the purse LOL ..but maybe next year when i head to europe again i will get some use out it....<br /><br />Joey.. lately they use splenda to sweeten ... its really not bad tasting...but ya know if you want something sweet, and you know you can&#39;t have it ... then i know i would wanting it all <br /><br />well of for something to nibble on <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-19 03:04:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259536,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 04:41:42',NULL,'','Scotty was here last night and he was in awe of how many presents were under the tree. He was sitting on the floor in front of it, and he said &quot;I wish I knew what was in all those packages&quot;. Then he said &quot;I would be happy knowing what is in just one of them&quot;. Then he got up and came and sat in my lap and put his arms around my neck (yeah, he learned how to work Grandma at an early age) and said &quot;Grandma, if you tell me what is in just one of them, I won&#39;t tell anyone&quot;. I said okay, I will tell you what is in one of them and he got all excited until I said that there was socks in one of them. He got up off my lap and said &quot;I don&#39;t want to talk about any stupid socks&quot;. As we open them on Christmas Eve, he only has 6 more days to wait - to a kid, I am sure that seems like forever.  <br /><br />I know the meaning of &quot;shop till you drop&quot;. I went to Boulder to meet friends for lunch today. They are all girls who work at the mergers and acquisitions firm I used to work for. One of them had taken the rest f the afternoon off, so she and I went to Kohl&#39;s and Penneys. I was done with my shopping, except for my son&#39;s girlfriends gift card from Target, but somehow I ended up buying a bunch more. I had a coupon for 30% off my entire purchase, and even using that I spent almost &#036;300 on my grandson and my son&#39;s girlfriend&#39;s 2 yr. old daughter. Well, &#036;10 of that was new house slippers for me. After we parted ways, I went to Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond and got some stocking stuffers. Greg smokes cigars and I found a leather Cigar pouch that comes with a cigar cutter - never knew there was such a thing - but anyway, I got that for Greg&#39;s stocking. Then I went to Target to get Darcey&#39;s (son&#39;s girlfriend) gift card and spent &#036;300 there also. Other than her card, I got each of the boy&#39;s a DVD of The Simpson&#39;s movie, most of the other stuff was groceries or personal care products so guess that can&#39;t be counted against me as spending too much for the holidays. I have not kept any records but I think I have probably spent in the area of around &#036;3000 on Christmas presents, so I am officially calling an end to it&#33;&#33;&#33; No more impulse buying. Everyday, the pile under the tree gets bigger and everyday Greg comes home, looks at it, and says &quot;I see you went shopping again&quot;. He hasn&#39;t put the kabosh on me yet, but I figure it is coming, so I will quit before he has to&#33;&#33;&#33; I have used my debit card for all of it (he is real stickler about always paying cash and never being in debt), so there isn&#39;t a snowball&#39;s chance that he isn&#39;t going to know the total. My BIL (hubby&#39;s brother - lives in Tulsa) is in town on business (you might remember the story about him losing his underwear on a cruise ship and actually going to the purser to see if anyone had turned in a pair of dirty skivvies), so we are having him over for dinner on Thursday. Wish me well - I am not a big fan&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br /> I am planning on making Carnival&#39;s Warm Melting Chocolate Cake for dessert on Christmas Eve, I hope it turns out...<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-19 04:41:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259546,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 06:20:34',NULL,'','Cheryl.......LOL LOL i assume socks were not on his christmas list////LOL <br /><br />kids don&#39;t they just killl ya <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-19 06:20:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259558,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 06:40:27',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Just checking in to see how all the Christmas shopping and baking is doing.  You all sound so busy, but very organized.  All the food and baking sounds sooo good.  <br /><br />My big trial of making Christmas ornaments with my mom and dad&#39;s picture didn&#39;t work out the way I thought...I just got home and realized that I got plastic ornaments that didn&#39;t open in the center, and I  bought all the wrong stuff to make the ornaments, so knowing that I am craft challanged, I went to plan B.  I saw some ornaments (flat antique like) that already had a place to put a picture in it, and they were on sale for half price, so I bought them just in case the others didn&#39;t work out.  Marc sized the pictures and put them in for me, and they look great.  They hang on the tree with a ribbon.  Next time I want to make ornaments like the ball kind, I had better have a better plan.  LOL  All&#39;s well that ends well, anyway.  LOL<br /><br />Well...I&#39;m feeling older today.  It&#39;s the big 60 for me.  Had a nice day with some of the family.  <br /><br />Mary Lou...I&#39;m so glad you didn&#39;t lose power.  Stay safe on the icy roads.<br /><br />Steve...I&#39;m so sorry about your friend.<br /><br />Ed...I&#39;m so sorry you lost a friend, also, it&#39;s so hard to lose our loved ones.<br /><br />Tonia...so glad you have good news about your job.<br /><br />To everyone...stay warm, and stay safe, and hope all the shopping and baking and planning is going well.<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-19 06:40:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259563,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 07:00:19',NULL,'','wow -  busy day.<br /><br />First we took all the &quot;empties&quot; to the bottle depot - DH needs his alowance lol....then to the discount place a few doors down - I spent his allowance and then some lol.<br /><br />Then off to drop of some old computers at the recycle place...then to Payless to take some shoes back...then to the SPCA.....<br /><br /><br />We dropped off some food and goodies for the &quot;inmates&quot; and some chocolates for the &quot;keepers&quot;.  And, of course, we had to go say hi to all of the tail waggers.  Good thing we don&#39;t live on acreage or the car would have been full of new faces &#33;  Hard to resist when they all look so sad.<br /><br />Tomorrow it&#39;s lunch with friends then a stop in to the grocery store to get some baking supplies.<br /><br />Now for my Gingerbread House Story ... and it ain&#39;t pretty LOL.<br /><br />I wanted to make one from scratch so I made the dough, and rolled it and cut it out the the exact measurements - but, for some reasons the walls came out lopsided.  So I made a batch of icing and laid it on really thick - but it didn&#39;t hold together.  So being the crafty lady that I am - I got out the trusty glue gun and glued the dang thing together, coverd the glue with icing and it looked great.<br /><br />We put it out for Santa and the reindeer on Christmas Eve ..... so the kids would get excited that Santa had eaten some of it, my husband bit of a big chunk and chewed, and chewed and chewed - then finally spit.  Got to admit it was pretty funny.  But it put me off the house thing forever. :o)<br /><br />Anyway - off to put the flannel sheets on the bed - right out of the warm drier - and I&#39;m crawling right in there to finish the &quot;Santa Cruise&quot;.<br /><br />Take care.','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-19 07:00:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259571,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 08:46:59',NULL,'','Jenn .......thats to funny poor hubby LOL..... but you were being crafty<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-19 08:46:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259572,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 13:38:20',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#003300--><span style=\"color:#003300\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - December 19th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  How is everyone this morning?  The snow and ice still linger here and since the streets are quite clear it is quite beautiful.  The snow sparkles due to the covering of ice on top of it.  We went to Ash&#39;s Christmas concert last night and driving home all the house decorations were mirrored off of the ice.  <br /><br />I am one happy lady this morning.  Son Dave called last night and they are coming to see us on Saturday. He has a house full of company (the in-laws) so after we cancelled last weekend due to the weather, we weren&#39;t going to get to see the grandkids til after the New Year.  He called last night and it seems all of Kathy&#39;s relatives have plans for Saturday so they will come to Pa. in the morning and spend the day with us.  Of course I haven&#39;t quite figured out how &quot;Santa&quot; can come to the 2 oldest grandkids and not to Ash &amp; TJ on Saturday but I will work it out somehow.   Also have to hit the grocery stores and bake some glutten-free goodies for Colin.  Busy, busy, day plus Deb is still away on business and Michael has to take Ash back to the Dentist for a post - op check up so I will be dragging TJ around with me on my errands.  <br /><br />Shari - A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you.  The big 60 is quite an occasion.   Sorry your ornaments didn&#39;t work  out the way you hoped but perhaps you can work on them after the holidays when you have a bit more time.   Please be sure you birthday is in your profile and on our calendar.  We wouldn&#39;t want to miss such a special day in the future.<br /><br />Jenn - Is there no end to your talents?   Using the glue gun sounds like a perfect solution to the problem for me.  I may try it next time so as I said before, no one eats the darn thing anyway.  <br /><br />Cheryl - I don&#39;t think Scotty has &quot;learned&quot; how to work Grandma - I believe it is an inborn trait..They sure can work their way into your hearts can&#39;t they?   <br /><br />As much as I&#39;d love to sit here and chat I really need to get a few things done this morning - most importantly the grocery store.   Since the sun will be up in a few minutes I need to get in and out of the store before the crowds so I will end now and come back later after I get a few things done.  I was afraid to go out before sunrise because of all the black ice but once the sun is out I will be able to see what I am up against.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-19 13:38:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259586,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 14:15:55',NULL,'','Well I&#39;m dragging my butt off to a Conference to day so I&#39;ll speak with you all later.<br /><br />Shari - Congratulations on the BIG 60&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Hope you had a wonderful birthday.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-19 14:15:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259601,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 14:58:31',NULL,'','Good Morning...<br /><br />See MaryLou Dreams do come true&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shari.. Congrats on the 50 thingy......<br /><br />Jackie have &quot;fun &quot; at the conference..<br />It appears as if the rain has stopped&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ll be back','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-19 14:58:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259603,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 15:43:43',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />i felt i wanted to stay in bed but have to take Pappy out anyway heh<br />i might be relaxing today  but i will go out into town tomorrow <br />have good day everyone <br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-19 15:43:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259617,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 18:35:46',NULL,'','Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou...that&#39;s great news&#33;<br /><br />Jen...too funny about hubby eating the gingerbread house.  <br /><br />Have to go...little Izzy will be waking up soon&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, EVERYONE&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-19 18:35:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259621,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 19:58:25',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  Shari, I hope your birthday was wonderful and Marc did something special for your big day.  Mary Lou, I am so happy that you get to see your son and your grandkids before the holiday.  Jackie, enjoy your day at the conference.  Rose, you mentioned yesterday that it was 70 degrees so you could wear your new leather coat - I had to laugh at that.  I guess it is all what you are accustomed to - I rarely don a coat unless it below freezing.  Steve, I was sorry to read about your friend but how nice that he was honored by all who loved him in such a special way.  Joey, Sue, Maria, Carmens, Jenn, Tonia, Ed and anyone else I missed - hope all of you have a Happy Hump Day.  I am off for an appt. at the spa....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-19 19:58:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259622,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 20:14:32',NULL,'','Good afternoon all&#33;<br /><br />Last night I got the alumini newspaper from my college in the mail.  Haven&#39;t looked at one in some time so I opened it to see if I knew anyone.  What a shock&#33;  My class is now listed by decade and not the year.  Worst, my class is on the first page and the second column&#33;  I don&#39;t remember getting that old&#33;  Also, didn&#39;t recognize any of the names.  From now on the alumni news goes in the trash&#33;<br /><br />Mary Low - Glad you will be able to see your son and family.<br /><br />Shari - Happy 60  birthday&#33;  Hope you had a good time.<br /><br />Jennifer - The gingerbread story is too funny&#33;  That sounds like something my wife would do&#33;<br /><br />Have a good day all.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-19 20:14:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259655,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 21:47:20',NULL,'','Good Afternoon:<br /><br />It’s been a while since I have checked in but it has been so hectic here at work.  First I had to plan our Christmas Party, our Office Manager retired, his last day is today, so I had to plan his retirement party and we had two new attorneys come onboard, whew.   I am taking a break and wanted to say hi and see how everyone is doing. <br />Happy belated birthday Shari, I hope you had an enjoyable day.<br />Steve and Ed, my condolences to you on the loss of your friends.<br />Tonia, I am happy to hear the news about your job.<br />Sue, I hope your back is feeling better.<br />Mary Lou, Jackie, Maria, Joey, Cheryls, Jenn and all my other friends, have a great day <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-19 21:47:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259698,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 22:29:49',NULL,'','for those still shopping for men .. jos.a banks ... do the on line thingy... just google.. tremendous bargions and if u order by 21st noon they say you will have it by the 24th... I got myself a couple of birthday presents.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-19 22:29:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259728,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 23:05:17',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Hopefully I&#39;m done with the food store except the express aisle for the last minute stuff. I can&#39; believe how expensive food has become&#33; Also went to Kohl&#39;s and since there is no other shopping nearby, it was empty. Picked myself up a few tops at good prices and some ornaments for the tree next year. Beautiful day here in Florida and more to come. <br /><br />Jenn, yes the wine store gives samples........LOL&#33;  I love the gingerbread house story. I&#39;d have used the glue gun too&#33; What a sport DH was to eat it&#33;<br /><br />Steve glad the &quot;Celebration of Life&quot; for your friend went well. Laughing is way better then crying and a much better way to honor someone&#39;s life.<br /><br />Jackie hope your tax prep went well. Not exactly exciting I know but part of the life. I&#39;ve already started to play with the first draft of the program we use but still have so much more to learn.  Get out your sweater again for Christmas Eve Jackie......another cold front is coming&#33;<br /><br />Tonia, how nice you are there for your niece. My niece and nephew came to me &amp; later Howie a lot when they were young.  Can Howie come to your house for Christmas dinner?? He&#39;d rather have Prime Rib than pasta......LOL&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, love the Scotty story. I always did stuff like that to my kids. Sounds like you bought out the stores&#33;  Yes wearing my leather coat is a definate luxury here. May be able to wear it again next week&#33; I&#39;m cold when we get below 70, anything between 70-80 is perfect weather to me. <br /><br />Shari I&#39;m sure the pre-made ornaments are lovely and they serve the purpose you intended to honor your parents. Hope you had a marvelous 60th Birthday&#33;<br /><br />Marylou glad you&#39;ll get to see your son this weekend. It&#39;s so hard to do everything at this time of the year.<br /><br />Joey thanks for the shopping tip. I may go over to the site since DH&#39;s birthday is February. Does it ever end????? At least this year I don&#39;t have to shop for DD, Howie and I are paying for all the expenses and the cruise for her birthday. Only have to buy a card&#33;<br /><br />Hi to everyone I missed. Seems like we&#39;re all pretty hectic at the moment. Have a great evening all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-19 23:05:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259782,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-19 23:43:05',NULL,'','Hi Guys.... well I&#39;m back from my all day tax training conference.  I can&#39;t imagine working such long hours from January through April 16th again.  I may have another option come available for the same time period.... I&#39;m holding thumbs - I would prefer this option, but can&#39;t discuss it yet, until it becomes a reality.....sorry&#33;<br /><br />Yes Rose, I&#39;m so glad it will be getting cool again for the Christmas holiday.<br /><br />Wow everyone is so busy shopping, baking, decorating and cooking - we&#39;re all going to collapse after the holidays :)','zebra','zebra','2007-12-19 23:43:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259796,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 03:08:14',NULL,'','see i knew there as a santa...<br /><br />Marylou... so glad you get to see the son and grandkids.. i know how disappointed you were not able to go visit.... but see santa was listening...<br /><br />Rose .. can i be on your list for christmas  if you paying for cruises... LOL , dang girl you shopping for next year already LOL .. i can&#39;t wait till day after  i am out there like a wild woman...<br /><br />Jackie... LOL see i knew you would see the light about working again LOL LOL ...hows the gucci girl is she all back to normal...???<br /><br />Carmen.. wow alot going on in your office... sounds like the new year is going to bring more work for you...is the back feeling better..?? did the injections help ya...??<br /><br />Gary said next year we are getting a real tree then plant it after... we need something for the corner of the house since Gary thought oh i will replant the flower bulbs that have been there forever...( i almost killed him after that move ), its been so bare on that side of the house now...<br /><br />Steve ... i know it makes ya feel old when they put you on a different side of the list LOL .. they sent out class reunion info a couple years ago... and it said look 30 years ... whats everyone up too now ....omg i started to cry ....BUT OK I saw the guy i had a mad crush on when i was in HIGHSCHOOL&gt;... OMG ..i saw him and went   .. ( omg tonia what were you thinking )... i quess thats being young and crush stupid... <br /><br />anyone esle see someone they had a crush on and go OH gezzzzzzzzzzzz.. seeing them again so many years later...<br /><br />Shari ... happy happy birthday ...be sure to do something nice for yourself...<br /><br />i went yesterday to buy the stocking stuff.. and what do they do... oh ya spent this much now you have these coupons to spend till the 24th.. gezzzzzzzzzzz kill me to spend more .. WHY WHY<br /><br />well off to make a cup of tea.. i got this yummy tea for the holidays.. cloves cinnamon, orange, cherry ...mixture.. its so relaxing... if anyone loves tea check out republic of tea website...its the best teas i have ever had...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 03:08:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259797,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 03:23:04',NULL,'','OK all you fantastic cooks&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I have been nominated by the family to bring the appetizers on Christmas Day.<br /><br />I want to make a seafood au gratin with shrimp, scallops and halibut and then I thought of doing a Brie in phyllo pastry with nuts and brown sugar or stuffed mushrooms BUT I am open to ALL suggestions.<br /><br />C&#39;mon guys.... give me some EASY ideas... I know you can.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-20 03:23:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259812,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 05:41:55',NULL,'','the brie sounds yummy... and the stuffed mushrooms... i posted a couple yummies for ya Jackie','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 05:41:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259824,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 06:46:03',NULL,'','cheryl i posted my fav crab pasta salad... i like it because it depends on the mood i am in i can add just about any of the items i posted.. you can always add hard boiled eggs too.. or just plain...<br /><br />like i said it depends on your mood <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 06:46:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259842,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 07:35:16',NULL,'','Evening Crazies -not a bad day today - even saw the sun for a mnute or two - had to sheild my eyes from the glare LOL.<br /><br />Had a nice buffet lunch at a local Golf Course - ate too much to be sure - but then that&#39;s the holidays for you.<br /><br />So - stop with the food stuff guys - my hips are barely fitting into this chair  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> <br /><br />Not much on the go for tomorrow - might just get the house cleaned.<br /><br />Tonia - aww - young love  <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://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.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\" /> They all got tubby and bald - thanks goodness  <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 />well - off to watch some telly - talk at you tomorrow.<br /><br />Take care ...','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-20 07:35:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259845,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 12:41:30',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - December 20th <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <br /><br />Good morning Crazies - how is everyone this morning?  I believe I finally have a handle on this holidaywhich is fast approaching.  Did all my grocery shopping yesterday and since I don&#39;t have to babysit today I can try and put a dent in the wrapping that still needs to be done.   Hope everyone is finishing up with their errands.<br /><br />Tonia - thanks for all the new recipes.  I will definately try a few of them.   <br /><br />Jackie - glad your conference went OK and hope the job you are hoping for comes through.  <br /><br />Rose - I&#39;d like to be added to your birthday list - haha - Your daughter worked very hard for that cruise and that is so nice of you to give it to her for a birthday gift.<br /><br />Joey - thanks for the heads up - I&#39;ll have to check out that site as Michaels birthday is right after Christmas and I&#39;ll see if I can find something there for him.<br /><br />Carmen - you are so busy all the time.   Try not to overdo it.<br /><br />Steve - I&#39;ve been tossing those alumni newsletters in the trash for ages.   Sorry you didn&#39;t recognize any of the names - can you imagine if you met them in person.   I did that once - never again&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - glad you got a bit a sunshine.  We sure could use some here.<br /><br />Maria - how is that knee feeling?  You must be getting so excited to go to Joisey and then on to your cruise.<br /><br />Sue - Has Pappy gotten used to the snow yet?<br /><br />Shari - Will you still be watching Isabelle after the first of the year?  <br /><br />Ed - where are you hiding?  We haven&#39;t heard from you in a few days.  Hope all is well and you are just busy with the holidays.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.   I don&#39;t know how the roads will be this morning as we had some snow changing to rain last night - that plus freezing temps usually adds up to trouble.   I have to run out for one more gift this morning and then hopefully I am done.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  Try and do something nice for someone.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-20 12:41:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259847,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 14:51:21',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br /><br />wouldn&#39;t sleep got insomnia during the night  ugh i hate when it happens <br />took Pappy out he is used to the snow now even thou he dashed through the snow to his potty spot lol will have more snow this weekend  oh boy<br /><br />mary lou-yes Pappy is used to the snow now  smile<br /><br />have great day everyone smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-20 14:51:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259867,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 15:42:22',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..... WOW it&#39;s already the 20th Where did this year Fly to? But I think over all it&#39;s been a good year....<br /><br />Went to the grocery store yesterday in anticipation of our annual Hors d&#39;oeuvres dinner ..David like to call it his fun food night .. I call it I don&#39;t have to cook night... so we both win&#33;&#33;<br /><br />If you are venturing away from your home base this holiday be safe.... and if you are staying  closer to home have an egg nog for us&#33;<br /><br />TTYL<br /><br />joey','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-20 15:42:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259869,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 15:59:29',NULL,'','Jackie.... ytu the new recipe I posted... everytime i serve them they don&#39;t last long...so i always double the recipe...now i like it warm....( spicy ) so youmake it to your strenght of heat...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 15:59:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259870,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:04:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259869:date=Dec 20 2007, 05&#58;59 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 20 2007, 05&#58;59 AM) [snapback]259869[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Jackie.... ytu the new recipe I posted... everytime i serve them they don&#39;t last long...so i always double the recipe...now i like it warm....( spicy ) so youmake it to your strenght of heat...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Tonia had you ever thought about catering as a side business..(we would hire your for special occasions..LOL)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-20 16:04:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259871,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:11:36',NULL,'','Joey yes i did but i don&#39;t have that big a kitchen to cook it all and i would have to rent a place to cook.. and thats way to much.... but i did think about it <br /><br /><br />i just love to cook... i did do my friends wedding  as her gift... it was great... i had the best time<br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 16:11:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259872,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:14:43',NULL,'','OH Jackie i just thought of something yumo....how about gazpacho.....do you need a recipe ???','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 16:14:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259873,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:22:58',NULL,'','Joey heres a coupon for JOS A BANKS<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.couponb.org/JosBank.htm?gclid=COqk35aHt5ACFQ8WgQodnGbmGQ\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.couponb.org/JosBank.htm?gclid=C...CFQ8WgQodnGbmGQ</a><br /><br />20 % off <br /><br />free shipping over 100 put in the words free4u','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 16:22:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259874,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:26:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259871:date=Dec 20 2007, 06&#58;11 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 20 2007, 06&#58;11 AM) [snapback]259871[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i just love to cook... i did do my friends wedding  Tonia<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I will remember that when the state supreme court hands down its ruling&#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\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-20 16:26:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259875,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 16:30:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=259873:date=Dec 20 2007, 06&#58;22 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 20 2007, 06&#58;22 AM) [snapback]259873[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />free shipping over 100 put in the words Free4u<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks nothing says Christmas like &quot;free shipping&#33;&quot; just teasing.. you should see the leather coats i was able to steal... SRP &#036;555.00( as i removed the tag) we were able to pick it up on line for &#036;150.00..(at that price we each got one.. Santa was good this year&#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\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-20 16:30:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259883,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 17:42:01',NULL,'','Good Morning all.................<br /><br />A nice sunny day here. Well, just about done shopping just have to pick up some gift certificates. I already have three gifts for those people who bring something and you have nothing for them so, I always buy some backup gifts. I have all my groceries for Christmans Eve, just have to pick up fresh produce on Sunday. Sunday is DD&#39;s birthday so we are going for mexican food and then heading to The Beach Waterpark that has been turned into a winter wonderland. They have all sorts of things there like tobbgon rides, Horse drawn carriages, Ice skating and Penquin paddle boats down the lazy river. Being we are season pass holders to the Beach we get in free to the wonderland.<br /><br />Marylou..........My PT is going well and knee is feeling much better. Yesterday they gave me a steroid patch behind my kneecap and then put some electric thing on it to help absorb the medicine. The patch is much better for me than the injection as the injection shoots my blood sugars up but the patch didn&#39;t. I go again today for another treatment and thats it as we are leaving next Thursday for Joisey. All our gifts are wrapped and sitting under the tree. It doesn&#39;t look like much but as grandkids are older there&quot;toys&quot; are much more expensive. Sometimes I wish they were little again as it was much easier to buy for them.<br /><br />Well, time to get ready to go out and I want to get some cookie tins put together for the girls at PT.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing okay.............Have a great day<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2007-12-20 17:42:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259915,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 19:15:30',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Not much happening today in our world except some cleaning. It&#39;s in the mid 70&#39;s today and perfect for me however we have a barking dog driving us nuts so we can&#39;t open the windows&#33; I hate that some neighbors are so inconsiderate and the poor dog.........complaining gets us nowhere unless there are 3 complaints in writing. <br /><br />Sorry but only my family gets cruises for there birthdays......LOL&#33; Special occasion since DD is turning 21 and we girls really do enjoy the time we spend together. Of course we don&#39;t tell what goes on while we&#39;re away either.......better that DH doesn&#39;t know sometimes&#33;&#33; All I tell him is she&#39;s a lot like me when I was younger and he gets the picture. Now don&#39;t let those minds wander too much, I&#39;m only talking about some fun at Senor Frogs.<br /><br />Jackie, I&#39;ll cross my fingers  for  you to get another offer. Tax season really does become a grind by mid March......<br /><br />Tonia, I hate shopping the day after Christmas. Definately not my thing. Kohl&#39;s had some sales on the Christmas stuff I wanted including 60% off kitchen towels and mine have seen better days. I&#39;m sure a lot of us felt the same way when we saw our old crushes........thank heavens I came to my senses&#33; LOL Where do you get all these recipes??? Are they family ones???? <br /><br />Carmen, don&#39;t foget to rest that back in between all those festivities. <br /><br />Marylou enjoy your day to get caught up. Seems like you&#39;ve had so few of those lately.<br /><br />Sue sorry you didn&#39;t sleep well last night.<br /><br />Joey those leather coats sound great&#33; I love a good leather anything&#33;<br /><br />Maria sounds like your set for the holidays. Enjoy your outing for your DD&#39;s birthday, sounds like fun.<br /><br />Hope everyone enjoys there day and accomplishes lots. <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-20 19:15:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259936,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-20 21:18:38',NULL,'','Hey everyone...<br /><br />it was another one of those can&#39;t sleep night... was up most of the night...<br /><br />Rose... i have 500 cookbooks, recipes from my mommy,( she loved to entertain ), being that my dad was LT CMDR she always had cocktail parties, wives of the officers for lunch etc and of course i was right in the middle of it...  friends etc... i just love to cook... and if i want to make something and have no recipe i hunt till i find one i like ... cooking is my stress reliever.. if i have something i try to make it  and keep trying till i get it right,.. or i write the restaurant for the recipe...<br /><br />i do that on the cruises too...especially the sauces i love <br /><br />Marylou.. Maria  Shari.. after the holidays you are all put on restriction... to relax and have a couple days of yourself days ... gezzzzzzzzzz you three make me want to take a nap... but you three keep going and going...<br /><br />Jackie ... hope the job comes thur ya want....i hope i gave you a few things to think about for apptz&#39;s...<br /><br />Joey.. its really a good thing we don&#39;t live closer... i like the way you shop LOL <br /><br />well today is kinda cloudy.. we have had a little rain the last few days.. just enough to get things wet...making everyone drive crazy LOL god what would these people do if we ever had snow LOL <br /><br />thinking stuffed flank steak with mozzerella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic butter for dinner..( gary said i have to go back to work soon ), i am making him fat he said.. LOL <br /><br />everyone have a good day...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-20 21:18:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(259975,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 02:14:09',NULL,'','Wow Tonia that flank steak sounds yummy...............they call it flat iron steak here is that the same? Do you have a recipe for it or do you just do from memory. I would like to try it..........tonight I made mexican for a change and made quesodillas ?sp  and warm tortilla chips and salsa...........They were yummy......You all know I had trouble sleeping when I had my knee surgery and what I have found lately is that if I don&#39;t turn the TV on in the bedroom I have been sleeping much better............except last night when Ken starting shaking and I woke him up and he said a crab  was hooked on to his finger......lol<br /><br />Carmen..........Hope you are doing okay<br /><br />Rose............I know what you mean about the barking dogs........Next door has two yappers and they don&#39;t shut up............don&#39;t they hear them?<br /><br /><br />Time to go relax and watch wheel of fortune and clash of the choirs. Has any body been watching it? Go Team Lachey<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-21 02:14:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260009,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 03:59:29',NULL,'','Just popping in for a quick hell- so hello lol.<br /><br />This house is so clean it even smells clean - got a burst of energy and it&#39;s all done - at least until those danged dogs track their muddy paws  all over the floors :o)<br /><br />Off tt make dinner now.  <br /><br />Take care all ....','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-21 03:59:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260019,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 05:23:38',NULL,'','All this talk about good food&#33;  We had Chinese takeout tonight from a place called &quot;Shanghi-Boy&quot;  It was originally a High Boy hamburger place and the new owners changed the sign to Shanghi-Boy.  It&#39;s been there for 3-4 years but this is the first time we&#39;ve tried it.  It was really good.<br /><br />Approx 30 members from church stopped by and sang Christmas carols to my dad.  He really enjoyed it.<br /><br />The boxer reinjured her leg today.  She is not puting any weight on it.  Hope it&#39;s better in the morning.<br /><br />Maary Lou -  We went to my 20 year high school reunion many years ago.  I knew about 15 people out of 150.  When my 40 year reunion came around my DW wanted to know if I wanted to go.  I told her at 20 years I only knew 15 people, how many do you think I would remember at 40 years&#33;   Didn&#39;t go&#33;<br /><br />Tomorrow is the last day at work before Christmas.  Four day week-end, love it.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-21 05:23:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260020,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 05:23:49',NULL,'','maria.... flat iron steak is the same....i just season  the steak with salt pepper... mix minced garlic with soft butter... sread it on the steak.. layer cheese ..( leave it out of refrig for a little while till the chill is off it .. it makes it easier for rolling.. then layer sun dried tomatoes.. then layer basil leaves chopped or torn leaves ... roll up steak hold with toothpicks... rub any remaining garlic butter on top.. then top with a little bread crumbs.. drizzle with olive oil.. and roast at 350... 35-40 mins...till rare to med rare...slice and serve... now i did post a stuffed flank steak with feta and spinach a while back....<br /><br />but i loveeeeeeeeeeee mexican food...i could eat it everyday...<br /><br />maria i know what ya mean about watching TV...but there is usually nothing on so i have no idea why i can&#39;t sleep... i just can&#39;t get  my mind to relax most of the time to sleep...when i was working i could turn it off ... but now that i am not working i think about this and that...thats funny... thinking he needs to go fishing LOL and why was he fishing with his finger anyway LOL LOL <br /><br /><br />Jenn ok  now come clean mine since ya did such a good job LOL ...<br /><br />ok i bought a new purse a few weeks ago... now i hate it.. it has never softened up its still stiff ... gezzzzzzzplus i can&#39;t find anything in it ...i try to get my wallet out and its like pulling teeth ... soooooo i assume i have to go shopping for a new purse... so i put everything back in the old one,....<br /><br />well thats about it for now<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-21 05:23:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260021,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 05:27:34',NULL,'','oh i forgot... all the choirs are good but i am thinmking team labelle is going to win... i wanted team shelton','terumim','terumim','2007-12-21 05:27:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260031,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 07:52:28',NULL,'','Well Maria, you got your wish with team Lachey.  Great minds think alike, my BIL was over for dinner tonight and I made mexican too.  I made beef enchildas, cheese enchiladas, tacquitos, tostados, beans, rice and queso.  Today was Greg&#39;s last day at the office until January 3rd, so he will be eating leftovers for lunch for quite a few days.  With the writers strike, there are so many reality shows on now.  Has anyone watched Mother of All Pageants?  We have a snowstorm forecast for tomorrow - we have had so much already, it is hard to believe winter does not officially start until tomorrow.  They said on the news today that they are expecting another snowstorm on Christmas Day.  In my mind, I am somewhere in the caribbean&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-21 07:52:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260032,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 08:51:18',NULL,'','Good Night or Good Morning where ever you are&#33;<br /><br />Windy and rainy here this evening, so it must be the night to put out the recycle bins.  Yep, no doubt about it.<br /><br />Got up to 60 degrees today and felt fantastc when I walked the dog (Puff) to the park.<br /><br />Added chlorine to the pool and caught up a little on my Honey Do list.<br /><br />Steve, sorry to hear the boxer&#39;s leg is hurting again, hope it passes quickly.<br /><br />Cheryl: Our son in Albuquerque called this morning and said their trip to Colorado had been moved up to today because of that storm coming in.  They were planning to head up on Saturday until that report came in.  He called early this evening to let us know they made it with no problems.  That put Mamma&#39;s mind at ease.  What the heck he is only 40 years old, gotta look after him&#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\" /> <br /><br />Well, the Steelers finally won one tonight.  About D..N time.  <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 />Heading to Olive Garden tomorrow night for dinner with a few old friends, then having them back to the house for drinks and desert.  Should be fun.<br /><br />Will try and check in tomorrow a little earlier.  It is now almost 11 PM PST.  Oh well, better late than never.<br /><br />C U Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-21 08:51:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260036,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 12:50:56',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - December 21st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - TGIF - this has been one long week.   I definately am too old to be chasing a 3 and 5 year old around all day but Deb&#39;s business is over - she finished early and will even take 1/2 day off today.  She is on vacation next week so we will both get a rest.   Today I will do the majority of my cooking for tomorrow so I can relax and visit with my son, DIL and grandkids tomorrow.  On Sunday we will be heading down to Harrisburgh to have Christmas with both of my brothers and their families.  I&#39;m really looking forward to that.  Can&#39;t wait to hear what wedding plans my niece has<br /> made - my brother just shakes his head and says &quot;expect the unexpected.&quot;  Since Laura is an opera singer I imagine it will be something quite theatrical - <br /><br />Steve - hope your Pup is OK.   That was very nice of your Church to come Caroling for you Dad.<br /><br />Jenn - don&#39;t you just love it when the house is all shiny and squeaky clean.  I think I peaked too early - I had my house like that last week - now it is back to the same old same old.   <br /><br />Cheryl - be careful in that storm.  You are certainly getting hit hard again this year.  <br /><br />Maria - tried not turning on the TV when I went to bed last night and it didn&#39;t make any difference.  Still work up at 2AM and have only been nodding off til 5 when I finally got disgusted and got up.  Only problem was that without the TV on I didn&#39;t fall asleep til nearly midnight.<br /><br />Rose - good luck with the neighbor&#39;s dog   That is soooo annoying and you are right - some folks are very inconsiderate.<br /><br />Joey - that was some great buy you got on your leather jackets.  I wish I could make you my shopper if you find deals like that.  <br /><br />Ed - Glad you are getting around to the HoneyDo list.  Have fun with your friends at the Olive Garden.<br /><br />Tonia - you are an amazing cook.  I love all the recipes you post and have enjoyed quite a few of them.  It&#39;s too bad you couldn&#39;t do something with your talents in the kitchen but having come from a family who were Caterers I can tell you the cooking loses some of it&#39;s charm when you are doing so much of it.  <br /><br />Sue - Are you all set for Christmas?  Where will you be spending the day?<br /><br />Time to get &quot;the boss&quot; up and moving.   I need to hit Kohl&#39;s when it opens at 7AM and then will be home and cooking and baking the rest of the  day.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a  <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 />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-21 12:50:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260038,3410,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 15:06:28',NULL,'','Good morning crazies&#33;  It&#39;s been awhile, I&#39;ve been working loooong shifts at work.  I wanted to stop by here and wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR&#33;','shargurl','shargurl','2007-12-21 15:06:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260042,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 16:04:12',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic--><span style=\"font-family:Comic\"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->Good morning CruiseCrazies&#33; This is my last day of work until Jan 9, 2008&#33; We can handle that&#33; We have a Christmas dance tonight. Rita says she will be baking all day Saturday. Sunday we are having an early Christmas get together at my youngest sister&#39;s house. This is because of my brother and his family will be in from Chattanooga. They have to be back home for Christmas Eve.<br />We will have my 3 daughters and most of the grand kids over on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day we are having our open house.<br />We will have one day to recuperate before our 6:00 am flight to Memphis and then FLL on the 27th. Rita&#39;s son and his new girlfriend are driving down from Orlando to see us before we board the next day. Our relaxation will be on the ship&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><br /><br /><b><!--fonto:Lucida--><span style=\"font-family:Lucida\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#3366ff--><span style=\"color:#3366ff\"><!--/coloro-->Have a wonderful holiday season and <!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Merry<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <!--coloro:#009900--><span style=\"color:#009900\"><!--/coloro-->Christmas<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> and <!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->Happy New Year <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->to you all&#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\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><br /><br />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-21 16:04:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260048,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 16:46:52',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys...... the 21st already...... <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 hope you guys are ready...<br /><br />Nice seeing shargurl.... Happy Holidays to you as well<br /><br />Keith and Rita I am sure you will relax once on board ... enjoy the family&#33; <br /><br />Chery he may be 40ish.. but he is still Your little baby.....  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  and it&#39;s nice he still calls home to tell you he made it all right.. that is nice..<br /><br />Ed......Your Steelers are a lot like my Bengals.. there is always next year&#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\" /><br /><br />Maria.. Steve.. Jenn.. Tonia..Rose Sue.. and anyone else that may be lurking around ... make it your day.... It all starts with a smile..<br /><br />Oh Yeah Mary Lou.. enjoy your family as well .... its always interesting when you expect the unexpected&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-21 16:46:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260051,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 17:00:20',NULL,'','Good Morning All..................<br /><br />Sounds like everyone has all there Christmas plans in place........ We are having lunch with friends today as we won&#39;t see them till we get back at the end of January.................Christmas Eve we will  be here for dinner and gifts and then Christmas Day DD will make dinner. On Thursday we leave for Joisey and will have Christmas with DD and her family when we get there. Ken will do repairs that need to be done on her house before they put it up for sale after the holidays. Before we know it she will be living here in Ohio.<br />We leave for FLL on the 9th and sail away on the 10th.....I can&#39;t wait it has been a rough last six months with all the health problems so I am looking forward to relaxing on the balcony with a good book..........<br /><br />Keith and Rita...........enjoy your family this holiday season and have a great cruise.<br /><br />Marylou..........sorry my suggestion didn&#39;t work for you........I think like me your mind is always thinking ahead and we never truly relax.........My family always says &quot;Mom give it a rest things will work out&quot; they call me the Nazi organizer............lol<br /><br />Tonia............too late now but maybe next year we should try to have a cookie exchange......<br /><br />Cheryl.............To show you what hometown pride Cincinnati has..........The clash of the choirs was headlines on the front page today..........Glad to see that instead of all the garbage we usually see. My DS and DDIL will be heading your way on the 4th to Breckinridge. I hope they won&#39;t have any flight problems. He is 33 and I still worry so skipper your wife is certainly not alone as we all know......They are avid snowboarders and my DIL is an instructor...............<br /><br />Catch you all later...Those that are going out of town...stay safe have fun and a very Merry Christmas<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />&#39;<br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-21 17:00:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260052,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 17:01:24',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />A good morning, traffic wise, it seems like a lot of people took the day off.  Almost finished Christmas shopping, just a few more sweaters to buy and wrap. Just checked my reservation and I can now add excursions to my cruise.  I was waiting for this and now have to decide what I want to see.  Thanks everyone for asking about my back, the injections are really working, I feel a twinge every now and then, nothing like the pain I was in for months.  Maria, I am glad that your PT is working well for you and have fun in Joisey.  I feel like mine is a waste of time.  I go there, they put this machine on my back for 10 minutes.  After that I had to lay flat on my stomach with my hands to my sides for 5 minutes every 2 hours.  The next session, same thing but this time I had to raise up on my elbows for 5 minutes every 2 hours.  I rescheduled my PT session from last Monday to the first of the year, maybe I will have a better attitude then.  Shargurl, Happy Holidays to you and your family. MaryLou, have fun visiting with your family this weekend. Joey, I bought my DH a long leather coat 3 Christmases ago, and he has worn it once lol.  Steve I hope your puppy is OK.  Tonia thanks for the recipes, I am going to try the crab balls this weekend, we had them at our Christmas party and they were delicious.<br />Take care everyone and have a great weekend <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-21 17:01:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260053,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 17:08:44',NULL,'','Sorry to hear that some of you are experiencing bad weather....again&#33;  Come and visit us - 75 degrees on Christmas Day&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia, love the sound of that Flank Steak recipe - have to give that one a try.  Thanks for the appetizer ideas... you&#39;re a star.  I must say I agree with MaryLou, my parents owned a restaurant while I was growing up - besides the fact that us kids NEVER saw them with their long hours tied to the Restaurant, food also became a job and lost it&#39;s appeal after smelling it almost 24/7.<br /><br />Steve, I sure hope your dog&#39;s leg heals soon.<br /><br />Everyone else, hope you&#39;re not all running yourselves ragged, shopping, wrapping and cooking - take time to enjoy the family and friends over this wonderful season.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-21 17:08:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260055,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 17:25:38',NULL,'','hi everyone  good morning <br />took Pappy out to his spot and he end up walking around the backyard which have snow on the ground unbelievable lol <br />had full day yesterday had men from the city to fix the leak water pipe it was found under the basement floor ugh so they had to replace the pipe to other side of the house and seal the old pipe from the under floor  they had to dig 8ft hole of the dirt out of the side of house where the leak pipe is  and now all the dirt are back on the ground and it is mess have to wait until spring UGHH grr<br />Turn out i will be at my older sister&#39;s on Christmas Eve she wanted me there that night ha cute. Pappy is coming along so he can spend time with his Woof cousins (my sister&#39;s 2 dogs Pappy already met them and been seeing them pretty often and love them)<br />and stay there all day on Christmas Day and come back home on 26th i think <br />i will be bring my laptop heh<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-21 17:25:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260071,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 20:51:23',NULL,'','Hello Crazies - Happy 1st day of Winter, although some of us feel like Old Man Winter has been around for a long time already.   Scotty called me this morning - he is so excited as he has his first loose tooth.  Mary Lou, Keith and any of the rest of you traveling over the Christmas holidays, please be careful.  We get to stay home, however, if I was headed to a cruise, I wouldn&#39;t mind traveling at the holdays.  We used to always go to Okla. for Christmas but once the boys grew up and had lives of their own, they wouldn&#39;t go anymore and I am not going to spend the holidays away from my babies.   Greg is off now until the 3rd of January.  He has atv&#39;ing trips planned with his friends for this Sunday and the following Thursday and I am sure at least 1 or 2 more will pop up before he has to go back to work, so that will keep him out of my hair.  Well, I am off to wrap presents - they just seem to keep multiplying.  I really am not buying anymore, I just keep finding more that I had hidden away...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-21 20:51:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260072,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 21:22:04',NULL,'','Good Morning All:<br /><br />Finally checking in while its still AM here in the Pacific Time Zone.<br /><br />Rain is history, but the winds are still hanging around  Spent my first few minutes outside today picking up newspapers that had blown around from folks recycle bins.  Knew that was going to happen.  Did not put ours out until 5:30 this morning in an attempt to miss the heavest winds<br /><br />The winds are out of the north and the temps are dropping quickly.  Freeze warnings for towmorrow night.<br /><br />Local charity stopped by this morning for our old washer and dryer.  Roe hung onto them for a couple of weeks to be sure she was happy with her new LG Steam system.  I guess they passed her inspection and tests.<br /><br />Roe made a cheesecake for tonight&#39;s guests.  I need to get out and pick up some more wine.  <br /><br />Later,<br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-21 21:22:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260079,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 21:57:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260052:date=Dec 21 2007, 07&#58;01 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(mercedes &#064; Dec 21 2007, 07&#58;01 AM) [snapback]260052[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> Joey, I bought my DH a long leather coat 3 Christmases ago, and he has worn it once lol.  <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Luckily David likes coats or should i say jackets ...  thats what this is more of a jacket....This is New Zealand Lambskin Bomber Jacket .....I bought the ones that were cocoa in color<br /><br /><img src=\"http://www.josbank.com/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/6546.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-21 21:57:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260084,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 22:29:57',NULL,'','Very nice Joey <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-21 22:29:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260092,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 22:42:47',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Nice day with a cool breeze thanks to the cold front. Still warm but not hot out. Hopefully did the last of the food shopping and now I&#39;m trying to figure out what to pack for our cruise. Tomorrow will be prep day for the holiday meals so taking it slow today. At least the dog has shut up today.....LOL so far.<br /><br />Tonia, 500 cookbooks???? Wow&#33; I only have 4. Try leather conditioner for that purse. It may take a couple of trys but it will soften up. <br /><br />Jenn congrats on getting the cleaning done. Can you come here next???? <br /><br />Steve hope your boxer is doing better today. You just can&#39;t keep those dogs down.<br /><br />Cheryl, glad your mind can take you to the caribbean&#33; I can&#39;t imagine that much snow anymore. Congrats to Scotty on his loose tooth. Boy that brings back memories.......<br /><br />Marylou glad you survived the week. I can&#39;t chase those little ones anymore either. They just tucker me out but it&#39;s so much fun. Enjoy your son and his family this weekend.<br /><br />Ed enjoy your evening with your friends. <br /><br />Shargurl, it&#39;s almost over hang in there&#33; Happy Holidays to you too&#33;<br /><br />Keith and Rita have a marvelous cruise&#33; We also have it figured out that it will be our rest time too. <br /><br />Joey thoee days really are flying aren&#39;t they? Nice Jacket I&#39;m sure David will love it&#33;<br /><br />Maria it won&#39;t be long till that cruise and you deserve it&#33; <br /><br />Carmen so happy to hear the injections are doing the trick for your back. <br /><br />Now Jackie don&#39;t rub it in too much about our lovely weather&#33; LOL <br /><br />Sue glad you&#39;ll be visiting with your sister for Christmas. Hopefully you&#39;ll be doing less cooking. <br /><br />Well back to the wash and the last of the wrapping. Have a great evening all and a wonderful weekend&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-21 22:42:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260096,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-21 22:45:00',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260084:date=Dec 21 2007, 12&#58;29 PM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(mercedes &#064; Dec 21 2007, 12&#58;29 PM) [snapback]260084[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Very nice Joey <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I was really pleased....so glad now that I know Santa will be bringing me one as well&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-21 22:45:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260175,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 00:24:12',NULL,'','The first of two four day weekends has started&#33;  I could have had two weeks off but was afraid I wouldn&#39;t go back&#33;LOL<br /><br />The boxer is still not using the leg.  Hope she just caused some inflamation but I&#39;m afraid she tore it again.  Time will tell and she is more comfortable today.  My DW called this moring at work and informed me we a baby sitting a 9 month old boxer pup.  Hope we have a house left by Monday.  Two boxers, even one with three legs can wreck anything&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s 55 degrees now and we have winter storm warnings for tomorrow.  Who cares&#33;  Don&#39;t have to go to work and drive a 4-wheel drive Jeep&#33;  Let it snow&#33;<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita...Congrats on no work till Jan 9th plus a cruise.  Now that will make you smile&#33;<br /><br />Ed &amp; Joey...Steelers &amp; Bengals&#33;  You should try being a Chiefs fan&#33;  There&#39;s always next decade&#33;<br /><br />Joey....Now that&#39;s a nice coat&#33;<br /><br />Carmen....Glad to hear your back is better.  Keep it up&#33;<br /><br />Everyone sounds like the have a really busy holiday coming up.  Enjoy the time with your family and friends and make some great memories&#33;<br /><br />Better go now.  We are going out to dinner with my company to a steak house tonight.  It will be lots of laughs and a large bill for the bosses.  (They can afford it&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-22 00:24:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260199,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 00:57:17',NULL,'','rose  <br /><br />ya got it right hehe  no cooking  hehe<br />but i plan to make some dips, one pie some cookies that i am planning to this weekend <br />i don&#39;t mind','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-22 00:57:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260201,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 01:04:05',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Not much news from me today, just wrapping the gifts that I&#39;ve spent the last week shopping for.  Tomorrow is a busy day for us as we get ready to go to our daughter on the &quot;other&quot; coast of Florida.<br /><br />Tony is off for four days and is extremely happy&#33;&#33;  Boy it sure takes time to adjust to the working schedule again.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great evening.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-22 01:04:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260236,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 04:25:23',NULL,'','how wonderful everyone has family for the holidays.. <br /><br />Cheryl.. wow it may be all i want for chritmas is new front tooth LOL LOL , that was one thing my parentsdid for me was bring the easter bunny, santa the tooth fairy etc to life for me... the foot prints in the fireplace from santa and walking around the tree with ashes, to grass on the floor for easter...then sparkles from  the tooth fairy on my pillow .. all so wonderful for me i will never forget those wonderful things...i have such great thoughts at holiday time of my mom and dad...<br /><br />Steve.. LOL hold down the house... a 9mth old puppy and your other one... OH MY ...thinking you may need some valium when its all over this weekend...glad the weather has changed for ya... but it would have been nice if it had come earlier.... but a nice hot something and watch the snow should be fun...<br /><br />Jackie i bet your have fun , just glad you don&#39;t have to drive to far or long...<br /><br />Rose ,Maria, Keith Rita... all looking forward to your cruises.....<br /><br />Marylou.. when your kids come home do you have special things they want MOM to make .... i know when i went to see my grandma she would always have my pea salad ready for me...and my other grandma it was fried orka and fried potatoes...yumo just thinking about it...<br /><br />Joey hey great looking jacket... <br /><br />Sue glad it wasn&#39;t worst about the water pipe... thank god they could fix it ...glad pappy will have fun for the holidays too... <br /><br />welll hope everyone had a good day.....<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-22 04:25:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260259,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 07:15:11',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />I have the presents all wrapped and ready to go...all 33 of them...well I don&#39;t wrap anymore, I put them in pretty Christmas bags with colored paper...it&#39;s so much faster...less time standing on the feet.  lol  I did some light baking and am planning the rest of the food for Monday and Tuesday.  Marc was a sweetie and made some Hungarian Goulash for our pot luck night.  He flash froze the sauce and beef in our &quot;take the air&quot; out thingy  lol...can&#39;t remember what you call it, but it works great...the food is just fresh as can be when you simmer the bags in water.  I used it once for my Calico Beans and Wild Rice Soup, and it worked out great.  <br /><br />This will save some time for the rest of the cooking.  He hasn&#39;t cooked for awhile (he is a good cook with what he knows)  He didn&#39;t remember how he made the goulash last time, and it didn&#39;t turn out the same.  I think it has too much caraway, but it&#39;s still good.  Anyway...have tomorrow and Sunday to clean house...oh, oh... shouldn&#39;t work on Sunday...but it&#39;s for Christmas...then we go to early Mass on Monday for Christmas Eve and have my family here for our Christmas reunion, and then the kids and their spouses and the grandkids will be here on Christmas Day, and my aunt and her friend and maybe some other friends.  Laurie is able to come on Christmas Eve with the Avery and Isabelle, so I&#39;m glad she will get to see family.<br /><br />Well...it looks like everyone is sooo busy, but it&#39;s all coming together.  I&#39;m not sure if I&#39;ll have time to check back before Christmas...so to everyone...have a wonderful and very blessed Christmas&#33;  God Bless&#33;<br /><br />Steve...hope your Boxer gets well...I know it&#39;s hard to keep him off his feet.<br /><br />MaryLou...Isabelle will be starting day care in January, so Granny and Grampy day care is over as of today..well...one more day next Thursday....  lol  We were just helping out till Laurie could get her in a good day care.  We will still be watching the girls, and our little 6-year-old grandson, when the parents want a night out.<br />','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-22 07:15:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260285,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 08:23:38',NULL,'','Evening everyone - what a busy day - again.<br /><br />We did our states run - wasn&#39;t nearly as busy as I thought but we did stay away from the mall and Wal-Mart.<br /><br />Got all the last minute stuff done and I got my &quot;full spectrum&quot; light so will see if that sees me through the long, hard winter.<br /><br />Everything is all in place for Christmas and our after-Christmas party on the 28th.<br /><br />The clean house - hey two dogs and one dh later and it&#39;s almost back to the usual tee-hee.<br /><br />Then after tomorrow&#39;s baking it will be back to square one - but that&#39;s life  <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 />Steve enjoy the dogs - sounds like fun...<br /><br /><br />BTW I posted a photo of one of my dear pets on the general discussion forum - check it out.<br /><br /><br />Sounds like everyone is busy as well - but the good kind of busy.  Cooking, baking, wrapping, humming Christmas songs ..... it truly is the &quot;Most Wonderful Time Of The Year&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Well - off to watch a movie then off to bed.  Take care all - talk at you tomorrow as we all enjoy our long-long weekend.','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-22 08:23:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260295,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 12:17:28',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - December 22nd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - well ready or not it&#39;s here - at least for us.   Today starts 4 days of celebrations and I THINK I am ready.   Yesterday I finally ran out of steam and it was a very long day.  Not once, but twice I greased and then floured the cake pan for grandson Colin&#39;s cake - thereby contaminating the cake batter with the flour.  He cannot tolerate gluttens in any form so I had to make the 30 minute drive back to the only store in our area which sells glutten-free cake mixes and begin again - but it is finished and waiting for him to arrive.   It still needs to be iced - there is only 1 type of icing he can have and of course I couldn&#39;t remember which one he could have and which one he couldn&#39;t so I bought them all&#33;&#33;  Now have 4 different brands of icing so one of them must be the one.  LOL<br /><br />I&#39;ll be back and forth all day but right now I need to go into the basement, turn on the heat down there and wrap packages.  Anyone have any ideas on how to wrap a rolling ice chest that Dave &amp; Kathy requested?  <br /><br />I hope everyone has a great weekend - those traveling - be safe.  I&#39;m sure by Wednesday we will all have lots of stories to tell but in the meantime I will make this short and wish everyone a special type of day.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-22 12:17:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260296,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 14:30:41',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />pappy woke me up little before 7am that he need to go out badly UGH<br />i am finished some of things yesterday i guess i would make dips and more of the cookies <br />and maybe have relaxing day <br /><br />have good day you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-22 14:30:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260299,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 15:56:34',NULL,'','Marylou... wrap a small box and put a note in it.. ( couldn&#39;t wrap the ice chest its in the bedroom )<br /><br />that way ya make them wonder what the heck is in the small box for us LOL&lt;<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-22 15:56:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260300,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 16:09:03',NULL,'','good morning guys.. <br /><br />Tonia excellent idea.....  the small box illusion... i have used it over the years....<br /><br />hope everyone is well and coming towards the end of the madness...<br /><br />we will be around today.. the grocery store awaits..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-22 16:09:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260308,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 16:59:37',NULL,'','Morning everyone from cloudy Tampa.<br /><br />Well yesterday I received the news that my biospies were skin cancer, but not to be unduly worried, just to keep my appointment on the 7th January to have them cut away and treated.  So please pray everyone, that they remove EVERY single bad cell &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Today I have a busy cooking day and bathing Gucci day - as we are leaving for Melbourne tomorrow, to celebrate an early Christmas with Tania, Greg, Amy and Emily.<br /><br />Speak to you all later.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-22 16:59:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260330,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 17:16:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260308:date=Dec 22 2007, 06&#58;59 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 22 2007, 06&#58;59 AM) [snapback]260308[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Well yesterday I received the news that my biospies were skin cancer, but not to be unduly worried, just to keep my appointment on the 7th January to have them cut away and treated.  So please pray everyone, that they remove EVERY single bad cell &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />You know we will&#33;<br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->HUGS&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-22 17:16:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260335,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 17:24:16',NULL,'','Good morning, everyone....I&#39;m home.  Got in about 10PM last night.  Long day.  I didn&#39;t leave Miami till 4PM so I went to my favorite restaurant, Tutto Pasta, not far from the port for lunch.  They were all glad to see me...it&#39;s nice to be remembered, even if you only get in a couple of times a year.  I had their wonderful arugula and fig salad, a delicious linguini and seafood pasta and the ultimate passion fruit mousse for dessert.  Okay, okay, like I needed to leave a cruise ship and eat like that&#33;&#33;&#33;  So, until Christmas day, anyway, I&#39;ll be good.<br /><br />The cruise was nice.  We dined in Portofino with Captain Hakan and his mother - just Sherry and me.  And, the following, night, we ate in Chops.  Both excellent meals and the service was superb.  Our two nights in the dining room, we were at a table for eight.  Two of our tablemates were the inlaws of Adam Goldstein, president of Royal Caribbean.  <br /><br />The Brilliance, in my opinion, needs a little work, in terms of service.  It&#39;s a lovely ship but doesn&#39;t match the Radiance&#33;  With hotel director, Patrick Olin, recently transferred there, it is only a matter of time, however, before it is up to par.  He is outstanding.  It was wonderful seeing both him and Captain Hakan and we saw several good friends and fellow cruisers again.  Some of you may know Harry and Doris Steele.  We told them about cruisecrazies and they are going to check it out.<br /><br />Now looking forward to the Monarch in February.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-22 17:24:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260337,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 17:27:51',NULL,'','Wishing you the very best, of course - is this the first time you&#39;ve had to deal with this?  I think <br />skin cancer is often a Florida and California hazard.  My good friend in Tampa has had repeated<br />episodes, just from her constant gardening - though she lathers up in sunscreen and wears her <br />gloves and floppy hats.<br /><br />Fortunately, skin cancers are usually treated easily....I will send good thoughts and prayers your way.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-22 17:27:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260341,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 17:38:52',NULL,'','Jackie - sending prayers and good thoughts your way that they will get all those bad cells.  Sorry about the news though.  <br /><br />Joey - those are great jackets you got.  I&#39;m glad Santa remembered you when he was ordering.<br /><br />Steve - hope the boxer is doing better today - you sure have your hands full with 2 boxers in the house.<br /><br />Carmen - glad you had a good cruise and I hope your friend gets the Brilliance in shape.  I&#39;m sure your friends were happy to see you.<br /><br />Everything is in readiness here - the ham is ready to go into the oven - sides are done and just need to be zapped when it&#39;s dinner time and the last of the gifts (for Dave &amp; his family ONLY) are wrapped and ready to go.  We decided to go with a buffet style dinner today as the kids get too excited to sit at the table for too long and then the parents get upset with them.   Just waiting for them to arrive and let the fun begin.  <br /><br />Hope everyone is having a good day','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-22 17:38:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260344,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 17:48:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260335:date=Dec 22 2007, 07&#58;24 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Dec 22 2007, 07&#58;24 AM) [snapback]260335[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Good morning, everyone....I&#39;m home.  .<br /><br />Now looking forward to the Monarch in February.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Welcome back  Carmen.......<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-22 17:48:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260349,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 18:00:22',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Overcast and dreary today here in Florida. Glad I&#39;m hanging around at home to start the cooking. Today is the Italian part of the meal baked ziti. I like to make it ahead and freeze it. Just one less thing to do the day of. I&#39;m also laying out the order in which I have to start the fish for Christmas Eve. Timing is everything with fish. Then I&#39;m off to finish the cleaning and tomorrow I should be able to have the whole day off. <br /><br />Steve hope the boxer is doing better today but watching that puppy must be making it interesting.<br /><br />Jackie have a safe trip over to this side of the state. I&#39;ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery. <br /><br />Tonia your parents sure went out of there way to make the holidays special. What wonderful memories they gave you&#33;<br /><br />Shari I hope you and Marc have a wonderful Holiday and that you plan another cruise very soon for the New Year&#33; Enjoy all your company.<br /><br />Jenn hope you enjoyed your movie. Think I&#39;ll dig out one for tonight. Maybe a Bing Crosby or A Christmas Carol. <br /><br />Marylou, I hope you got the right icing for Colin&#39;s cake. Must be really hard dealing with that allergy. What a wonderful Grandma to make sure Colin will get his cake. Hope you enjoy your family.<br /><br />Sue hope you get a relaxing day. <br /><br />Welcome back Carmen.<br /><br />Well off to start the cooking. Hope that everyone is safe and warm doing whatever you do today. We&#39;re in the final countdown now so take some time to enjoy&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-22 18:00:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260386,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 19:05:22',NULL,'','Thanks guys for the well wishes.  I can always rely on my Crazie family for support - thank you.  <br /><br />Joey, I&#39;ll take all the hugs I can get.<br /><br />Carmen, welcome home - glad you got to be with friends again.<br /><br />Steve, how&#39;s our boxer coming along?<br /><br />MaryLou, hope you have a wonderful celebration today - it&#39;s wonderful to be able to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.<br /><br />Rose, enjoy all that cooking :) We wear ourselves out over the holiday season don&#39;t we?<br /><br />Tonia, what is your menu for Christmas?<br /><br />Cheryl, I miss all your posts here on the Dock - hope you&#39;re having a great time with Greg home.<br /><br />Now I&#39;m off to give Gucci her bath..... yikes, it&#39;s an awful job as she can&#39;t stand water&#33;&#33;  After that I have to start packing for our trip tomorrow.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-22 19:05:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260391,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 19:36:02',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br />Good news.  My boxer started using her leg again so she had just irritated it.  I was afraid she had ruptured the reapired legiment.  Our frineds brought their 9 month old boxer over last night.  They were amazed how quickly I go her to calm down.  Told them when you have had boxers for the last 26 years there is nothing the new one could do that I haven&#39;t already seen&#33;  Actually the pup is pretty well behaved.  It&#39;s my 3 legged 4-1/2 year old adult boxer that is being crazy&#33;  They are fun too watch.<br /><br />My works Christmas dinner was fabulous last night.  The food was great, we had a private room, and for once I didn&#39;t have to pay for it&#33;  Free is good&#33;<br /><br />Our winter weather arrived on schedule today.  Ii is raining now, 20 MPH wind from north, temperature falling and snow coming this afternoon.  They may have got it right for once&#33;<br /><br />Jackie &amp; Tony...Know you will enjoy your daughter.  Arnen&#39;t four day weekends grear&#33;<br /><br />Tonia...Don&#39;t have any Valium but martinis really help&#33;<br /><br />Shari...We will just have to get one of the &quot;Take the air out&quot; thingys&#33;LOL<br /><br />Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend.  If your weather is bad be careful&#33;','lashl','lashl','2007-12-22 19:36:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260397,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 20:08:38',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Mary Lou, have a wonderful day with all of your loved ones.  Jackie, I have already said a prayer for you and will continue to do so.  I know you are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone here.   Welcome home Carmen, it must be wonderful to be able to cruise as much as you do.  I only get one a year.  I hope to change that once hubby retires and can get away more.  Joey, love the jackets.  Is it going to be a surprise or does David already know about it?  Steve, glad your boxer started using her leg again.  It would be the pits to have to go thru the surgery process again.  Rose, my goodness you are so busy - sounds like it is &quot;cool&quot; there again - too bad you cna&#39;t get out so you can wear that leather coat again&#33;&#33;&#33;  Maria, are you packed for that cruise yet?  Shari, Tonia, Sue, Ed, other Carmen, and any other Crazies I miised, I wish all of you the very best holiday ever....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-22 20:08:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260401,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-22 20:20:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260397:date=Dec 22 2007, 10&#58;08 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Dec 22 2007, 10&#58;08 AM) [snapback]260397[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> Joey, love the jackets.  Is it going to be a surprise or does David already know about it?  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />We both will be suprised..... him a little more than me though.....<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-22 20:20:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260473,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 00:29:21',NULL,'','hey everyone....<br /><br />sounds like everyone is done wrappin g shopping all but the cooking...<br /><br />christmas eve is cioppino.. christmas day is prime rib scalloped potatoes, waldolf salad... canoili and spumoni ice cream ....<br /><br />Jackie sorry to hear about the owies... all will go well i am sure... how could it not with all the good prayers and wishes coming your way...don&#39;t let Gucci get away again LOL LOL <br /><br />Carmen ... welcome home....glad you had a good time...<br /><br />Rose ... yum i love baked ziti....<br /><br /><br />went downtown and met a Girlfriend from long beach she took the train down today.. for lunch... yumo..it was beautiful today... the holland america ostermann ( sp ) was in.. regents was in... shes the girlfriend that is going TA with me next year so she was excited to see cruise ships in......<br /><br />well off to make hamburgers tonight ... <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-23 00:29:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260477,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 00:46:45',NULL,'','Hey Jackie,<br /><br />Knew you had a Shih Tzu, but I just followed you RV link and saw a picture of Gucci.  I think we have her twin brother in Puff.  They are almost identical.  Puff is 6 years old, about 11 libs and thinks he owns the world.<br /><br />One major difference is that he loves his bath&#33;&#33;  Started bathing him at six weeks old and he comes running when I announce &quot;Bath Time.&quot; <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 /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-23 00:46:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260488,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 01:42:07',NULL,'','Steve, I wish Gucci &quot;loved&quot; her bath.  I have to get IN the shower with her, so that I can keep the door closed... she&#39;s a great escape artist.  Once she is bathed, Tony comes to get her for me and starts the brushing/drying procedure.  When I join him I take over and he holds her for me.  Does this sound like a major project or what?  She is now a clean girl again.  Please post a picture of Puff for us to see :)<br /><br />Tonia.... so glad you spent some time with your friend and that she saw ships in port, that sure does fire one up, doesn&#39;t it?<br /><br />Cheryl... thanks for the thoughts and prayers.  I firmly believe prayer works... so I&#39;m thrilled to have praying buddies here.  Everyone else.... thank you all for your prayers too - I cherish them and believe I&#39;m going to be just fine once all the procedures/treatment is over with.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-23 01:42:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260492,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 01:43:31',NULL,'','Hi all - just taking a break from baking.  The butter tarts and mince tarts are done.  Now for the macaroons and shortbread&#33;<br /><br />Never got to the movie last night - NO&#33;  Not what you&#39;re thinking lol.  <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://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.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 />We just got to opening e-mails - lots of Christmas cards - and lots of funny stuff.  Then all of a sudden it was after midnight - and we turned into pumpkins.<br /><br /><br />There goes my timer - back later&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-23 01:43:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260502,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 02:11:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260308:date=Dec 22 2007, 09&#58;59 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Dec 22 2007, 09&#58;59 AM) [snapback]260308[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Morning everyone from cloudy Tampa.<br /><br />Well yesterday I received the news that my biospies were skin cancer, but not to be unduly worried, just to keep my appointment on the 7th January to have them cut away and treated.  So please pray everyone, that they remove EVERY single bad cell &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Today I have a busy cooking day and bathing Gucci day - as we are leaving for Melbourne tomorrow, to celebrate an early Christmas with Tania, Greg, Amy and Emily.<br /><br />Speak to you all later.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />jackie you are in my prayer circle  hope you will go in remission soon enough <br />hugs hugs hugs','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-23 02:11:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260503,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 02:20:54',NULL,'','Jackie....I&#39;m so sorry.  Missed your posting about the skin cancer.  You will be in our prayers and I&#39;m sure they will get them all&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-23 02:20:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260505,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 02:29:46',NULL,'','I&#39;m back.<br /><br />Jackie - I&#39;m sure it will be fine.  I had mine done four different times - in the same spot.  He just kept having to take a little each time - but - so far so good.  The last time was three years ago.<br /><br />I&#39;m sending my little angels to you just to make sure - they work wonders&#33;<br /><br /><br />For all you bakers - are you methodical about it - do you put things away as you go.  Or does your kitchen look like mine does right now?   Like a flour bomb went off.  The dogs love it - they just wander around scooping up whatever lands on the floor, licking the stove (guess it smells go lol) and even tasting bits of my apron.<br /><br />Oh well - I have until after midnight tonight to get it cleaned up befpre DH gets home from work.<br /><br /><br />But I will be tired - not only from the baking and cleaning but from all the tasting I am &quot;forced&quot; to do - that&#39;s my story and I&#39;m sticking to it lol.','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-23 02:29:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260522,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 04:12:19',NULL,'','Jenn i use every spoon fork bowl sheet pan, and i have empty butter sheets in the refrig...for buttering pans...flour sugar measuring cup gezzzzz .. thats what mine looked like after... <br /><br />THANK GOD for dishwashers...<br /><br />but i am sure .. IT TASTED REALLY good... and gezzzzzzz ya can&#39;t make it and not taste it just to make sure its good ...but Gary is my forced taster... he just hates that part...( but i do enjoy when he bits into something and says dang those are hot ... LOL well gezzzzz wait till they cool...i made peanut butter fudge he has it hidden somewhere ... i am thinking in the freezer..<br /><br />and they say they are men... ya right.. big kids if ya ask me...<br /><br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-23 04:12:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260523,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 04:37:50',NULL,'','Now, Jennifer, what were we thinking??????','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-23 04:37:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260545,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 12:38:22',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#990000--><span style=\"color:#990000\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - December 23rd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies.   We had a wonderful day yesterday with all the grandkids and all of the gifts were a huge success.  It did take them a lot less time to open them than it took to wrap them but then, that makes Christmas fun.   They really do get along so well together - guess it&#39;s because they don&#39;t see so much of each other.  So 1 day of festivities down and 3 more to go.  <br /><br />Today we head down near Harrisburg to spend the day with my two  brothers  and their families which is always fun.  ( like the grandkids - We very rarely fight lol)  If I am not here to start the dock tomorrow morning I trust that someone will get the day started for us.   We are still debating spending the night down in Harrisburg and heading home first thing in the morning.  It will depend on how many hours we spend around the dining room table today.  Once Doug &amp; Bill get going it could make for a loooong day but a lot of laughs are guaranteed.  <br /><br />I need to finish up some wrapping before we head out so I will end now, wish everyone a great day and hope that everyone stays well, stays safe and spends the next few days surrounded by good food, good friends and family and lots and lots of love.  If I don&#39;t check in in the morning I will catch up with everyone later in the day when we get home.  <br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-23 12:38:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260552,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 15:28:20',NULL,'','Good morning, Mary Lou.  It certainly sounds like you had a deliightful day yesterday.  Drive safely today.  Maybe it would be good to stay overnight in Harrisburg and head home tomorrow - then you can just relax and enjoy the day&#33;&#33;&#33;  It must be so nice to have grandchildren.  My three sons, 37, 25, and 23 are still single and grandchildren are far into the future, I&#39;m afraid - not that I don&#39;t hint from time to time.  Two of them have lovely girlfriends so, perhaps, it will happen in the next few years&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m still on call - have been since 11PM Friday and will be throughout the holiday.  Have to go in to CASARC Monday as well, then on call when the office is closed, until Wednesday when I work again.  So far, my pager has remained silent.  I always hope that people who abuse children will, at least, have the decency to let children have a Christmas of joy and happiness, as they should.  This will be my 20th Christmas doing this work and I am sad to say, of course, this isn&#39;t always so.  Therefore, I ask all of you here to pause in your holiday festivities and say a prayer for children around the world who suffer from maltreatment and abuse and cannot speak out, many of them right beside us.<br /><br />Blessings to all.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-23 15:28:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260586,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 17:21:03',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />It appears i have picked up a bit of congestion... I hate that but as they say this too shall pass...<br /><br />MaryLou never fear the dock will survive... (but only for the day&#33; ) enjoy your brothers and the rest of the family...<br />Carmen Hope you phone satys quiet&#33;<br /><br />We will be back later ..make it your day... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-23 17:21:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260592,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 17:29:27',NULL,'','Hey, Joey, a nice hot buttered rum might help&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-23 17:29:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260595,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 17:41:20',NULL,'','Good Morning all...............<br /><br />A very cold and blustery day for my DD&#39;s 42nd birthday celebration. We will still go to dinner and play it by ear if we will go to the waterpark afterwards. It is supposed to rain (freezing rain) so we will decide after dinner.<br /><br />Marylou............Glad you had a good time yesterday and have a great day today with your brothers. All my siblings have passed away at young ages (55-60) with one sister passing at 29. so enjoy them every chance you can.................<br /><br />Jackie...............My prayers are with you and hope they get every last little nasty cell.......<br /><br /><br />Joey.................Take care of that congestion........try Mucilex I heard it works wonders.<br /><br />Carmen.......     I know a little what you mean I volunteer at a battered women&#39;s shelter and it is pathetic how some of the children are treated at home. I have to curb my emotions but I want to take them all home.<br /><br />Jenn...............When I start out baking I am so organized. I get out all my ingredients and measure them out but it is all downhill from there....lol<br /><br />Have a great day all............please stay safe<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2007-12-23 17:41:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260604,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 18:21:16',NULL,'','Maria and Carmen thanks...  don&#39;t you hate congestion when it comes at this time of year?...all i can think of is BAH humbug&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-23 18:21:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260605,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 18:30:47',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br /><br />i slept in today  oops lol  <br />took Pappy out <br />it will be little crazy today with all the packings and etc. will have to get things together so Pappy and i will leave for my sister&#39;s tomorrow before early afternoon. i am going to mom and dad tonight for dinner but they are going to my sister too tomorrow <br />but i wanted to spend with them tonight alone before going to my sister tomorrow so<br />i will come to dock later on and later tomorrow but i am not sure when i will be on but i will be here alright  smile  <br />so  have good day to you all AND  Merry christmas to you all <br />HUGS<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-23 18:30:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260623,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 21:02:14',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Happy Sunday, hope your enjoying the games&#33; Not much happening here just some light cleaning. I spent some time catching up on the holiday movies, yesterday Going My Way and today A Christmas Carol with Allister Sym. Only version our family loves. <br /><br />For anyone that needs to print photos and has a Walgreen&#39;s, you can upload the pics to Walgreens.com. If you order more then 30 pics it&#39;s 10 cents each if you use the coupon code JOY. I printed all the Panama Canal pics and will go get them in about an hour. <br /><br />Jenn&#39;s angels work Jackie&#33;&#33;&#33; They really helped my mom. How wonderful of you to loan them out again Jenn. I&#39;m usually a clean cookie maker. Only exception seems to be the rolled and cut sugar cookies. Kitchen always looks like a bomb went off when we&#39;re doing those. Of course we can&#39;t serve it without sampling.......wouldn&#39;t want to give someone a bad cookie&#33;<br /><br />Marylou glad your day with the family went well. It will all be over before we know it. Have a safe trip&#33;<br /><br />Carmen those prayers are said almost daily around here. I can&#39;t even watch the news anymore with all the horrors inflicted on children. Don&#39;t know how you handle that kind of work except that I know your getting the kids away from the horrors. Hope you get no calls at all&#33;<br /><br />Joey feel better.......take it easy and get some rest.<br /><br />Maria enjoy your DD&#39;s birthday. Freezing rain doesn&#39;t sound wonderful, YUCK&#33;<br /><br />Sue good for you sleeping in, we all do that way too rarely. Merry Christmas to you too. Have a great time&#33;<br /><br />Well off to do a little cleaning and back to my movies. Hope you all have a wonderful day&#33; In case anyone is heading out, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and be safe&#33;<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-23 21:02:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260666,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 23:25:04',NULL,'','OK why did i wait to do grocery shopping till today.. AM I CRAZY...<br /><br />well i decided to hit costco first thing this morning i thought everyone would be at church.. <br /><br />NOOOOOOOOOOO they were all in line waiting for costco to open with me... ok spend the OMG amount at costco....then to other grocery for small things ... then to fish market for cioppino stuff...then home... omggggg i am dead... even though alot of people.. most everyone were very nice... polite etc.. i couldn&#39;t believe it... I DIDN&quot;T yell at anyone.. ( expect the one who don&#39;t know how to drive)...<br /><br />well i came... Gary helped unload it all.. i got everything put away.. sliced some rosemary olive oil bread and sat down finally... w/ an eggnog<br /><br />now tomorrow all i have to do is go to my sisters drop off the two gift cards for the nephews.. ( gave the niece hers already ).. then wait for santa to come.. yaaaaaaaaaa...<br /><br /><br />Joey bummer you got the yuckies...stay warm and lots of liquids maybe some hot tea w/lemon.and honey<br /><br />Carmen...i just took the test for sheriffs dententions clerk and passed so now i am on the list finally for the next year... i hope it works out... been trying to get a job with the county for ages..no wonder you take your cruises its probably the only time you really relax...no phone .. etc.. i hope your cruise in Feb i can meet with you and Joey for lunch... when ya dock here in san diego...<br /><br />Rose enjoy your movies... nice way to spend the day...<br /><br />well i am off to maybe nap a little...will check in later...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-23 23:25:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260667,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-23 23:38:46',NULL,'','Dear Tonia,<br /><br />I am paid for the Feb cruise and, though I have a subpoena for a big court case around that time,  I think the DA will have me testify before or after the cruise.  It would be fun to meet you for lunch...two forensic nurses that do adult sexual assual exams for San Diego may join us ( they do ages 14 and older ) but, since you&#39;re getting into the forensic field, I&#39;m sure you&#39;ll enjoy them.  Joey&#39;s already met Claire and Madeline on our cruise in December.  <br /><br />And you&#39;re right, cruising is one way I&#39;ve been able to deal with the difficulty of the work I do.  It is such sad work, often with very poor outcomes.  I, frankly, will be happy to retire.  Twenty years is a long time in this field...and forty years of nursing is plenty as well.  I&#39;m wanting to write a novel....right now, and for the last fifty five years, all I can manage is poetry&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />My boys are complaining that I haven&#39;t baked a thing this Christmas....I&#39;m turning into a bit of a scrooge, I guess.  I have over five hundred cookbooks myself and used to do some catering years ago.  With spinal stenosis and chronic back problems for the last 25 years ( had extensive back surgery after a fall in the operating room when I was a surgical nurse - slipped on hydraulic fluid that leaked from an oerating room table, unbeknown to us all ), it&#39;s not as easy to stand for hours in the kitchen.  I can almost smell the wonderful aromas, though, from your wonderful narratives.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-23 23:38:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260711,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 03:15:59',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Very busy day.  Started with Elder duties at the first service, 8:30 AM, had people stoping by all day, had to break out the snow blower, cook dinner on the grill, and watch the Chiefs lose for the 8th week in a row&#33;<br /><br />Funny thing happened at church this morning.  Due to bad weather the children&#39;s Christmas program was postponed till today.  The kids did a really good job.  One little girl was saying her part and was talkiing about the three wise men.  She said &quot;And they brought gold, FRANKENSTEIN,  and muir&quot;  Gotta love those kids.<br /><br />Mary Lou ....Enjoy your family.  Sounds like alot of fun&#33;<br /><br />Carmen ...I hope your pager doesn&#39;t go off.  The prayer will be my pleasure.<br /><br />Time to watch a movie and relax.  Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-24 03:15:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260727,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 04:02:27',NULL,'','Steve ya got to love it .... thats so cute....<br /><br />Carmen...a book would be interesting... i enjoy true story books...bio&#39;s , anne rice i enjoy her....and a few others... i just finished reading amy grant book... it makes you think whats important in your life...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-24 04:02:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260812,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 08:16:16',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Monday, December 24th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies,<br /><br />Well, somone had to do it.  It&#39;s after midnight on the East Coast, so Christmas Eve is here&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Will check back in later, just wanted to get this started while our fearless leader is in Harrisburg.  <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','2007-12-24 08:16:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260820,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 12:59:47',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  Ed - thanks for starting off the day.  I had to laugh at being named your fearless leader&#33;     We ended up coming home late last night after a really great day with my   brothers.  We had decided to stay over but once my youngest brother decided to also stay we realized that we would be starting the party all over again this morning and there was little to no chance of us getting out of there early so we could get home to do a few things.  We really had a wonderful day - my youngest niece Deana had been spending her first semester of her Junior year of College in New Zealand and was having trouble getting home (Daddy works for the airlines so she flies for free but stand-by) but made it home in time for the festivities.<br /><br />Ash &amp; TJ were in super excellent behavior (they must have known Santa was watching) and although the only family missing was Dave and his family, we had seen them the day before so our weekend was complete.  The usual &quot;do you remember the day&quot;  stories flew around the table and the nieces and nephews (and also Deb) now have some new things to hang over our heads for awhile.  I will really miss these family times when brother Doug and his wife move to Bologna, Italy in June.    <br /><br />I hope everyone is ready for the big day - I still have more wrapping to do and I have to make 2 veggies to take to Deb&#39;s tomorrow but other than that I plan on having a relatively quiet day.  Jim only has one small thing to be assembled so it looks like we are in the home stretch now.  <br /><br />Jim &amp; I send our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas. Tomorrow morning  We will be heading up to Deb&#39;s as soon as the kids wake up (probably around 5AM) to watch the kids open their gifts.  It&#39;s a little more exciting than watching Jim open those new socks he will be getting.  LOL  I do have one funny story about our Christmas gifts to each other.    On Saturday we went to Deb&#39;s with Dave and his family for awhile and then came back to our house for dinner.  I kept my bedroom door closed since the room was full of gifts and didn&#39;t get my phone messages til after everyone went home and I was getting ready for bed.  There was a message for Jim for a local electronics store that they finally got in the GPS he &quot;ordered for his wife&quot; .  I was laughing my head off when I replayed the message for Jim and he was furious that the store spoiled my suprise.  Then I told him to go cancel the order and handed him the GPS I had bought him which had been in my closet for weeks.  Great minds think alike&#33;<br /><br />For anyone traveling - please be safe and have a wonderful Christmas.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-24 12:59:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260825,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 14:51:11',NULL,'','good morning <br /> <br />took Pappy out  it was windy so hard yesterday but little bit this morning  i hope it won&#39;t be so Windy at my Sister&#39;s and just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you all  before i head for my Sister&#39;s i didn&#39;t get home from mom and dad&#39;s about 11pm last night. will see them later this afternoon.<br />i gave Pappy his bath yesterday he smells so good and his fur is soft he will smell good for christmas when he goes with me to my Sister&#39;s<br />have good day to you all   if you are travel today  drive safe  hugs<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-24 14:51:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260830,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 15:59:33',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />Not much happening in my neck of the woods.  VZ is letting us leave ½ day today, which is great, I have breakfast preparations to start.  Finally got my tree up and decorated Saturday and the last of the presents wrapped.  Jackie, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.<br />For my friends who are traveling this holiday season, be safe.<br />Have a Merry Christmas with your family and a Wonderful and Healthy 2008 <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-24 15:59:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260839,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 16:20:18',NULL,'','Ed thanks for starting todays dock&#33;<br /><br />Everyone have a safe and happy Christmas&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 16:20:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260865,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 17:49:25',NULL,'','Good morning, wonderful crazies.....so far, my pager has not chirped at all...however, I&#39;m in to the office this morning and actually have a respite from 5PM to 11PM tonight while my colleague, Elaine, is on call.  All three sons will be home and we&#39;re having steaks and a nice bottle of cabernet for an early celebration before my 11PM call begins.  My oldest, Shawn, suggested I NOT cook on Christmas.  They are planning to take me to Ana Mandara, a most elegant Vietnamese restaurant at Fisherman&#39;s Wharf, owned by Don Johnson - exquisite decor, with wonderful food and, alas, quite expensive ... but, hey, they are paying.  None of them have been there but I have on two occasions and it is so lovely.  A treat for the senses - in every way.  I haven&#39;t even checked to see if it is open tomorrow but I am sure we will find someplace else if it is not open.<br /><br />Will check in later if it is quiet at work.  <br /><br />Have a lovely day, about your various activities.  I still haven&#39;t gotten my Christmas poem written.  Talk about procrastination&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-24 17:49:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260883,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 18:39:23',NULL,'','Good Morning Once Again,<br /><br />Now it is really Christmas Eve on the &quot;Left Coast.&quot;<br /><br />Joey, how&#39;s your congestion??  Maybe what you need is a warm jacket.  <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 />Mary Lou, glad you had such a great time and got home safely.  We keep getting such horror stories about roads in the Midwest and East on our TV.  I think the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce creates them so everyone is glad to be here&#33;  <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 />No majore plans today.  Everything that needs to be done is done.  Tonight at 9PM we are ushering at the Christmas Eve Service at Church, then it will be home for our hot chocolate with Pepperment Schnapps.<br /><br />Gave going to the Rose Bowl Parade a passing thought last night and checked it out online.  The cheapest bleacher seats were &#036;145 each and an additional &#036;50 to park.  Then I thought how comfortable we could be in front of our TV and bagged the whole idea.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to All  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/excl.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":excl:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"excl.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-24 18:39:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260884,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 18:51:09',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260883:date=Dec 24 2007, 08&#58;39 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Dec 24 2007, 08&#58;39 AM) [snapback]260883[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey, how&#39;s your congestion??  Maybe what you need is a warm jacket.  <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 />MAYBE&#33;&#33;&#33; lol doing better congetstion is leaving now just snezzing and an occasional cough.. I am keeping fingers crossed I caught it in time....<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=260883:date=Dec 24 2007, 08&#58;39 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Dec 24 2007, 08&#58;39 AM) [snapback]260883[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Gave going to the Rose Bowl Parade a passing thought last night and checked it out online. The cheapest bleacher seats were &#036;145 each and an additional &#036;50 to park. Then I thought how comfortable we could be in front of our TV and bagged the whole idea.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thats the only way we watch it ...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 18:51:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260886,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 19:35:45',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  We have brilliant sunshine today - and it&#39;s up to 7 C already.  Perfect&#33;  No snow on the ground but plenty on the mountains - so it&#39;s the best of both worlds.<br /><br />Dh has a stinky cold - coughed most of the night, poor thing&#33;  He has pulled a 12 hour shift for tomorrow so I think I will just to  keep him in bed today  <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 />Have to make my stuffing later but that&#39;s about it.  Just sit back and enjoy the rest of the day.<br /><br />All of you have the best Christmas ever&#33;  And be safe out there.  Enjoy family, friends and each other.<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-24 19:35:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260890,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 19:37:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260886:date=Dec 24 2007, 09&#58;35 AM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Dec 24 2007, 09&#58;35 AM) [snapback]260886[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Dh has a stinky cold - coughed most of the night, poor thing&#33;  He has pulled a 12 hour shift for tomorrow so I think I will just to  keep him in bed today  <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />sounds like how mine satrted is he sneezing also?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 19:37:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260906,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:05:21',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Busy this morning baking the pies and some more meatballs for tomorrow. We&#39;ve added 2 more to dinner tomorrow so now I&#39;m up to 12. No problem, I made enough baked ziti to feed an army. LOL&#33; My son decided to buy me &amp; my mom a lobster tail for Christmas&#33; Yummy and it will fit perfectly......LOL&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve little kids are great this time of year. LOL&#33; <br /><br />Carmen how wonderful that you&#39;ll get out of work earlier. Get some rest for your back.<br /><br />Marylou so glad you enjoyed your brother&#39;s and their families.  Sound like you all had a great time reminising.<br /><br />Ed thanks for starting the Dock this morning. Ed your schnapps and cocoa sounds great&#33;<br /><br />Sue have a great time at your sisters. <br /><br />Joey hope you get what you want for Christmas since I know David will love his gift. Hope your feeling better today.<br /><br />Carmen, hope it continues to be quiet for you today and tomorrow. One day of peace would be lovely&#33; Your dinner out sounds great&#33; <br /><br />Jenn hope your DH feels better. Lousy timing for a cold.<br /><br />If your traveling today please be safe. I hope that all of you have a wonderful evening&#33;<br /><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Merry Christmas to all the Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-24 20:05:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260909,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:14:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260906:date=Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;05 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;05 AM) [snapback]260906[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey hope you get what you want for Christmas <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I Thank you Rose.. I did 12 years ago when I met David&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  What can i get that i don&#39;t already have&#33;<br /><br />May god bless you and yours as well','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 20:14:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260910,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:19:39',NULL,'','How sweet........I also have a great gift of 23 years so I completely understand.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-24 20:19:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260911,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:46:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260910:date=Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;19 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;19 AM) [snapback]260910[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />How sweet........I also have a great gift of 23 years so I completely understand.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br />I know you do Rose....after all isn&#39;t that what the holidays are supposed to be about....LOVE...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 20:46:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260912,2544,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:56:14',NULL,'','Hello Crazies...<br />Haven&#39;t posted in a very long time but I do pop in and read up on whats going on with everyone from time to time. <br /><br />I wanted to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the precious time that will be spent with family and friends in the coming days.  The season is so hectic but when all the rushing around is done- it feels good to savor the time with those we love and cherish. Thats what it is all about.<br /><br />My Mom is visiting with us for the next week. Tonight we head to my son&#39;s house to spend Christmas Eve. It will be fun to watch Jacob my almost 2 yr old grandson.  Tomorrow, it will be the three of us- nice big breakfast, dinner of prime rib and king crab legs and the multitude of desserts and snacks.  We have a white Christmas this year- very pretty. So with the snow glistening outside, a fire in the fireplace and wine glasses in our hands- we will enjoy for sure.<br /><br />Take care everyone and our best wishes to all and a very happy new year as well<br /><br />Hugs....Gail<br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2007-12-24 20:56:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260913,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 20:57:41',NULL,'','hey everyone....<br /><br />Joey bummer ya still have the yuckies...<br /><br />Jenn and your hubby too gezzzzzzzzzz<br /><br />Rose.. awwwwwww how sweet.. but i assume you will force yourself to eat the LOBSTER...i can&#39;t wait for the cioppino tonight with my loaf of french bread..<br /><br />Carmen yaaaaaaaaaaa half day..<br /><br />ED hey dude ... it was werid to see you first to dock this morning... ( could just see ya sitting there watching the clock ) .. does you church have a special chrsitmas eve service...??<br /><br />Marylou ... i bet Ash and TJ are beside themselves...<br /><br />well took the present to nephews so i can hang out at home in the morning<br /><br />well will check in later<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-24 20:57:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260914,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 21:06:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=260912:date=Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;56 AM:name=Love2Travel)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Love2Travel &#064; Dec 24 2007, 10&#58;56 AM) [snapback]260912[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> our best wishes to all and a very happy new year as well<br /><br />Hugs....Gail<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Gail so very nice to see you.. Happy Holidays to you and Paul&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-24 21:06:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260918,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-24 23:10:52',NULL,'','Happy Christmas Gail. <br /><br />Tonia I&#39;ll force that lobster tail down.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-24 23:10:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(260949,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 01:34:27',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Just got back from celebrating Christmas in melbourne with our daughter and family.... we just loved seeing the twinkle in our grand daughter&#39;s eyes as they ripped open their presents...... yes family are such a blessing.<br /><br />Well I&#39;m beginning to wonder how crazy I was to plan what I did for Christmas dinner. All my appetizers have to be cooked at the last moment.... so guess what I&#39;ll be doing from early tomorrow morning.<br /><br />Gail.... how awesome so see you posting here again my friend - I always love hearing from you.  Hope you and Paul enjoy that Rib Roast and Crab Legs.... and the wonderful snow on the ground - as we have 75 degree days :)<br /><br />Joey I agree with you... my best gift - the most amazing 36 years I&#39;ve shared with Tony&#33;&#33;<br /><br />OK..OK enough of the &quot;Mushy&quot; stuff..... don&#39;t eat too much tomorrow all - and remember the Reason for the Season&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-25 01:34:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261002,4411,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 05:54:19',NULL,'','Welll it&#39;s Christmas Eve and I&#39;m at work. Have to work tommorow but will spend time with the wife and my parents before work tommorow.<br />Worked a double fatality car accident at 6pm today. It makes you realize just how wonderful it is to be with family and friends. Cherish the time you have and enjoy the love from all around you guys. Hope all of you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Try not to eat too much and have lots of laughs.','jakoury','jakoury','2007-12-25 05:54:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261011,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 08:03:44',NULL,'','TUESDAY - December 25th -<br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->MERRY CHRISTMAS<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Before the day gets crazy I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  I hope all my Cruise Crazies friends have a truly special day surrounded by good company and lots and lots of love and hope Santa is good to you.  I&#39;ll be back later in the day when things quiet down (I hope)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-25 08:03:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261015,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 15:16:40',NULL,'','<br /><br />Holiday Thoughts 2007<br /><br />My lovely tree stands in place,<br />And scents the room with pine,<br />Its branches filled with treasures,<br />That warms this heart of mine.<br /><br />Some are priceless ornaments,<br />From trips about the earth,<br />Others made by little hands,<br />Are ones of special worth.<br /><br />The angel at the very top,<br />Stood on my grandma’s tree,<br />My son’s were very nearly grown,<br />When the angel came to me.<br /><br />Cinnamon scents the kitchen,<br />And cookies baked all day,<br />A plate now waits beside the tree,<br />For Santa and his sleigh.<br /><br />I miss my friends and family,<br />Some are so far away,<br />But love transcends the distance,<br />At Christmas – and every day.<br /><br />My heart is filled with memories,<br />Of cherished time well spent,<br />One learns to treasure moments,<br />And to relive each big event.<br /><br />May your life be full of joy,<br />And all your dreams come true,<br />And may our world cease fighting,<br />And good will come shining through&#33;<br /><br />Blessed and happy holidays <br /> December 24, 2007<br /><br />Carmen Henesy<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-25 15:16:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261016,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 16:03:01',NULL,'','Merry Christmas Everyone&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-25 16:03:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261018,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 16:14:10',NULL,'','Morning, all....my house is like testosterone city with all three boys home.  The three are so much fun,<br />though - even with the two youngest at 6&#39;4&quot; towering over their 5&#39;10&quot; older brother.  The wrestling has cut<br />down since they outdistanced him in height and weight but the bantering hasn&#39;t.  Last night, we went out for Vietnamese pho - it was chilly here in the San Francisco area, then came back and played scrabble.  Mom was the loser.  Can&#39;t compete with these college boys&#33;  At least I got a good night&#39;s sleep without my pager going off.<br /><br />Looks like we&#39;re not going out to eat.  Should have made reservations long before and so many restaurants are closed.  It&#39;ll only be steaks but the boys are easy.  I will forage around to make some special dishes but I had planned on NOT cooking.  Oh, well....I am still on call.<br /><br />Love and good wishes to all&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-25 16:14:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261019,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 16:27:58',NULL,'','My wife and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  <br />Enjoy the day and your families&#33;','lashl','lashl','2007-12-25 16:27:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261020,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 16:58:27',NULL,'','Merry Merry Christmas all................<br /><br />Wanted to pop in also before we get busy.............Christmas eve was awesome as always with the kids and grandkids...........We had an awesome dinner. We played pictionary between dinner and present opening and I don&#39;t think I have laughed that much in a long time.........My son is so competitive and you would think he was playing for a million dollars...........But the best present of all was a scrapbook that the kids have been working on since summer chronicaling? sp our lives since Ken and I starting dating up until our most recent cruise. I wish I could share it with  you all. They put some much work into it and it means more to us than anything. Plus we got lots of funship dollars to spend on board our cruise......Yeah<br /><br />Anyway........Christmas Dinner today is at DD&#39;s. Thursday we will be leaving for Joisey to start our vacation before our cruise.<br /><br /><br />Have a wonderful day everyone.........Enjoy your day with family and friends<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2007-12-25 16:58:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261054,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 21:00:53',NULL,'','greeting from Indiana where i am right now until tomorrow i return home <br />Merry Christmas to you all  HUGS<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-25 21:00:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261057,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-25 22:21:31',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Merry Christmas<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />May God Bless Each and Every One of You&#33;<br /><br /><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Enjoy this very special day.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><!--coloro:#339999--><span style=\"color:#339999\"><!--/coloro-->We had a very special Christmas Eve last night at Church.  We were ushers at the 9PM Candlelight Service.  The service itself was fantastic lots of great musice and about nine Christmas lessons from the Bible.  Each read by a member of the congreation starting with the younges tyke who could read, and then moving up through grammer, middle school, high school and college, then into adults and it ended with the Pastor.  Then the Church went dark and Roe and I and Two other ushers lit our candles from the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent Wreath and passed the light to everyone present.  In candlelight only we sant Silent NIght and quietly headed for home.  Very touching.<br /><br />Today has been a series of telephone call from family and friends.  Soon we will be going to the home of some of our best friends and join them for Christmas Dinner.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />[size=6]May All Your Dreams Come True.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-25 22:21:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261067,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 00:10:00',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br /><br />Hope you all had a blessed Christmas.... we had a wonderful lunch with our daughters and now are back home, lazy, stuffed and tired :)<br /><br />Tomorrow it&#39;s back to business as usual.... starting with a training session for work.<br /><br />Skipper your evening at church sounds wonderful.<br /><br />Have a great evening&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-26 00:10:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261084,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 01:24:43',NULL,'','Merry Christmas everyone.  It has been a hectic few days.  We had 8 here last night for dinner and gift opening and between Scotty and my son&#39;s girlfriend&#39;s 2 yr. old daughter, I was pooped by the time evryone left around 10:30.  They were all supposed to be back today at 3:00 for dinner, but we are in the midst of a big snowstorm and the roads are really bad, accidents everywhere, so they all decided to stay in today, which I think is for the best.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas - I&#39;ll be back later when I can sit down and catch up on everyone&#39;s posts...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-26 01:24:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261088,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 01:58:16',NULL,'','Merry Christmas all&#33; Hope you all had a marvelous day&#33; Kind on tired from  all that cooking so I&#39;ll check in tomorrow. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to All and to all a Good Night&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-26 01:58:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261090,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 03:11:30',NULL,'','Sweet dreams, sailingrose....I just had an email from my good friend, maitre d&#39;, Robert Wood, on the Radiance, a really great guy from the UK....I have known him so many years...from the Viking Serenade days, then the Rhapsdoy so please tell him hello from me.  I sure wish I were going on that New Year&#39;s cruise with you&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-26 03:11:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261096,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 06:45:21',NULL,'','Merry Christmas, everyone&#33;<br /><br />Hope you all had a wonderful day&#33;<br /><br />Well...everything went really well last night, and today. We had around 27 people last night including the little ones. Marc was feeling better, and I didn&#39;t get it, so, all was well. Most of my family had some kind of cold or just got over something so there has been a lot of viruses going around town, lately. Today was more relaxed, and we had our kids and grandkids stopping by, and some stayed to eat, and my aunt and her friend also came and ate wtih us. <br /><br />I was so tired last night that I had to sit with my feet elevated for an hour before I could clean up the mess when everyone left. lol Same thing today, but, it was a wonderful Christmas. I&#39;m looking forward to a relaxing day, tomorrow, and an evening out to a movie and dinner with my good friend who shares her birthday in December with me. We usually go to dinner each year for our birthdays. She&#39;s the same age as I am. <br /><br />My four brothers and sister loved the ornaments I gave to them with mom and dad&#39;s picture in it. <br /><br />Marc got me something that I have wanted for a long time. A Bose radio for the kitchen with a CD player in it. We have a great stereo system downstairs in the great room, but I&#39;ve always wanted something for the kitchen. I have a small 13&quot; tv in the kitchen, but there are times I&#39;d like to listen to the radio or play CDs when I&#39;m cooking or cleaning. So that was very sweet of him.<br /><br />We have had a very White Christmas with all the snow and ice.  It has been kind of bad driving for those who had to drive, but, we Minnesotans are pretty used to this.  Cheryl, and anyone else in bad weather...stay safe&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...I am keeping you in my prayers.','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-26 06:45:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261099,139,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 06:52:47',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Merry <!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro-->Christmas <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->to <!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro-->all <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->and<!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro--> to<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> all <!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro-->a <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->good <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro-->night&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><!--coloro:#33cc00--><span style=\"color:#33cc00\"><!--/coloro--> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2007-12-26 06:52:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261110,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 12:33:45',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#336666--><span style=\"color:#336666\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - December 26th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - we made it&#33;&#33; Christmas was a huge success and Santa even brought things that &quot;weren&#39;t even on the list.&quot;  Unfortunately TJ was sick for Christmas - he woke up at 2AM Christmas morning with a stomach virus and was really pathetic by morning.  He would get so excited - start opening a gift and yell &quot;I need the bucket&quot;.  Poor little guy - he was perking up and his fever broke by late afternoon and having a ball with his new toys though so now I guess we just wait til the rest of the family come down with it.  Santa managed to find a Wii to bring to the grandkids in Ct. so they were beside themselves with excitement.  A good day was had by all.<br /><br />I hope everyone had a great day and can finally get to relax today and enjoy any company you may still have and eat some leftovers and just have a quiet day.  <br /><br />What is everyone doing for New Years Eve?  (I know Keith &amp; Rita and Rose &amp; Howie will be having a very happy New Years cruising)  New Years Eve is one night Jim refuses to go out to any restaurants or any big parties but we may stop by Deb &amp; Mikes for a while and then be home before Midnight.  One New Years Day I think Heather &amp; Cait will be coming up for a couple of days so we are looking forward to that.  I really can&#39;t believe 2007 is almost over.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   As you go about your day try and do something nice for someone else.  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-26 12:33:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261137,2613,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 15:23:59',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Christmas.  Breakfast was delicious and everyone had a great time. Mary Lou, my daughter’s stepchildren also received a Wii and my DH and I bought them some games, so they were very excited.  So sorry to hear about TJ, I hope he is feeling better today.  We never go anywhere on New Year’s Eve, too many people wherever you go.  We are content to sit at home and bring in the New Year that way.<br />Have a great day everyone <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2007-12-26 15:23:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261152,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 15:58:16',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />New Year celebrations.... No MaryLou - we&#39;re done with all the activity of Christmas - we plan to be home like Carmen and bring the New Year in.  Actually we usually go to bed before midnight.  We choose not to be on the roads late at night on New Years Eve for obvious reasons.<br /><br />I&#39;m off to a training session now - see you all later.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-26 15:58:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261166,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 16:14:35',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys....<br /><br />Looks like most had a wonderful Christmas with family... does my heart good to see that...<br />Santa was generous here as well.... got a few errands to do it seems Rudolph must have stepped on the box that contained Davids TV.. it came out of the box with the frame broke..<br /><br />Other than that everything was great.....<br /><br />smile guys...until later','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-26 16:14:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261195,2544,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 17:47:33',NULL,'','Good morning everyone...<br />Nice to have a laid back day. I have the whole week off to spend time with Mom while she is visiting. I will sure enjoy having the time to just hang or do whatever we feel like doing.  Tonight it will be help yourself left over night. After preparing so much food lately, I&#39;m very excited not to have to think about what to cook.<br />Glad everyone had a good day yesterday. Joey, how did David like his coat?<br />Nice and sunny in western NY today. And a palmy 46 degrees.  Love it.<br />Have a great day today and enjoy whatever you decide to do...<br /><br />Gail<br /><br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2007-12-26 17:47:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261196,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 18:27:25',NULL,'','Dear Ones,<br /><br />First of all, my beeper didn&#39;t go off the entire weekend or for my 24 hours of Christmas call...thank you, Lord....and, with the holiday call pay, just being at home with my family, I earned &#036;1000.  That is a wonderful Christmas present for this single mother&#33;  I am also on call 24 hours for New Year&#39;s but, I can do whatever I want ( of course, I will be a teetotaler ) - my only requirement is that I be at the hospital within an hour of the time I am paged.  My favorite jazz singer, Sony Holland, will be at Enrico&#39;s in North Beach, in San Francisco and I am thinking to spend New Year&#39;s with her and her husband, Jerry ( acoustic guitar ), listening to some terrific jazz&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m off to work....catch you guys later if it&#39;s quiet.  <br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-26 18:27:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261199,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 19:24:22',NULL,'','Good Afternoon everyone. Hope you all had a great holiday. Today I&#39;m trying to get some order back to my house after all the cooking and company. Have to get ready to pack&#33;&#33;&#33; We had a wonderful holiday with good friends and family as well as good food. Everyone seemed to love their gifts and Howie is happy about his TV. We will put it up when he gets home from work. I have to use a temporary stand for it as I&#39;ll be looking for a nice one after all the holidays. Howie got me an all in one printer/scanner/copier which I really like. It also has a photo printer so I can print a few pictures too. Hope everyone can get some rest today after a few very busy days&#33;<br /><br />Carmen I&#39;d love to cruise with you.........seems like you have such a great time&#33;  I&#39;m so happy to hear your beeper didin&#39;t go off the entire holiday. May that trend continue into the New Year&#33; <br /><br />Shari so glad to hear you had a wonderful holiday and that Marc is better. So glad that the ornaments worked out well of your parents. It&#39;s such a lovely way to honor and remember them.<br /><br />Marylou so sorry to hear TJ was sick. What a miserable way to spend a holiday. Hope he&#39;s doing well today.  Yes, we&#39;ll be happy to get aboard the ship for New Year&#39;s. We usually spend it very quietly but it&#39;s so much more fun to be on the ship.<br /><br />Joey sorry to hear about David&#39;s TV. I hate returning things&#33; Hope Howie&#39;s works when I get it out of the box. How did David like his leather coat???<br /><br />Gail enjoy your time with your mom. How wonderful that you get a whole week of quality time. <br /><br />Carmen glad your breakfast went so well. Hope you&#39;ve been able to get some rest.<br /><br />Jackie hope today&#39;s class was better then the last one.<br /><br />Well off to do the normal chores. Hope that everyone has a wonderful day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-26 19:24:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261212,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 20:50:36',NULL,'','Hi gail... rose...David LOVED the coat.....<img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-26 20:50:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261222,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 22:33:58',NULL,'','Carmen (RNSANE) - I&#39;m just trying to catch up on the last few days where I would just post and go off and do other things.  I somehow missed your Christmas poem (post #504 in this thread) and had to tell you how much I enjoyed it.  I&#39;m afraid it may have gotten lost in the holiday rush and others may not have seen it also.  You have a great way with words and I really enjoyed the poem.<br /><br />Glad you had a nice day with your sons.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-26 22:33:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261223,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 22:41:16',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261222:date=Dec 26 2007, 12&#58;33 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 26 2007, 12&#58;33 PM) [snapback]261222[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Carmen (RNSANE) - I&#39;m just trying to catch up on the last few days where I would just post and go off and do other things.  I somehow missed your Christmas poem (post #504 in this thread) and had to tell you how much I enjoyed it.  I&#39;m afraid it may have gotten lost in the holiday rush and others may not have seen it also.  You have a great way with words and I really enjoyed the poem.<br /><br />Glad you had a nice day with your sons.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Yep the lady does have a few gifts.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-26 22:41:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261230,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-26 23:54:31',NULL,'','hey everyone...<br /><br />glad everyone had a good day yesterday<br /><br />poor TJ , but glad he found a way to enjoy some of it... <br /><br />Joey bummer about the frame... ya sure it was the reindeer...could have been santa...<br /><br />Carmen ... i loved your poem...i have copied and put them into carmen file..<br /><br />Gail heyyyyyyyyyy there nice to see ya posting...hows Paul... tell him i say hello<br />glad mom was with you  for the holidays...<br /><br />well nothing much esle happening... so i will check in later<br /><br />i know what everyone is talking about tonight is leftover time.. empty the refrig...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-26 23:54:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261238,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 00:56:38',NULL,'','Glad to hear it Joey&#33;<br /><br />Howie&#39;s TV is up and running and he likes it&#33; <br /><br />Tonia of course we&#39;re having leftovers.........is there anything else to eat??&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-27 00:56:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261245,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 01:49:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261238:date=Dec 26 2007, 02&#58;56 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Dec 26 2007, 02&#58;56 PM) [snapback]261238[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Howie&#39;s TV is up and running and he likes it&#33; <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Terrific&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-27 01:49:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261246,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 01:52:49',NULL,'','Hello Everyone&#33;<br />Another beautiful day in the heartland&#33;  Snowing of course&#33;<br /><br />Sounds like everyone had a very busy and fun holiday with their families.  You all made the holidays even more pleasant for me just reading your posts.<br /><br />Cheryl, Tonia, Joey, Mary Lou, Howard, Rose, Maria, Jennifer, Jackie, Carmen and Mercedes.  Thank you all for your kind words on my 100th post.  You have all made me feel right at home and I look forward to it every day&#33;  Sorry this took me so long to reply but with holidays I just read it today&#33;<br /><br />Ed....The Christmas Eve Service sounded alot like ours.  The only difference is at my church they don&#39;t let me have pointed sisors or flames&#33; LOL  <br /><br />Shari2...Please lit me know how you liked the Bose radio.  Have always been interested in it but never did anything about.<br /><br />Mary Lou...Sorry to hear about TJ.  Hope he is better and that he still had fun.  Our New Years Eve is usually the same.  Wife wakes me up right before midnight, kiss, go back to sleep.  I usually don&#39;t make it through the 10 o&#39;clock news let alone midnight&#33;<br /><br />Gail...Enjoy your time with your Mom.  Sounds like you will have some fun.<br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)...So glad the beeper didn&#39;t go off&#33;  Hope it stays that way.  Teach me how to make money and not have to do anything&#33;LOL<br /><br />Rose...I can not tell you how sorry I am that you have to pack for yet another cruise&#33;  It&#39;s snowing here and I&#39;m just glad I don&#39;t have to pack and go some where warm, have fun and be spoiled&#33;LOL<br /><br />Rambled on enough.  Everyone have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-27 01:52:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261247,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 03:03:56',NULL,'','Dear Steve....<br /><br />Well, it took me twenty years of nursing and a great deal of forensic training to end up in my position....and, even though I get paid for being on call and often there is nothing, you&#39;d be surprised at how few people are willing to work in the sexual abuse field, to carry a pager, and know that, at any minute, your day or night might be interrupted and you might not be home for ten - 20 hours.  I remember once, I didn&#39;t leave the San Francisco General ER for 36 hours.  Ten years ago, I could do all night cases and then work all day, without too much trouble but, boy, at 63, it&#39;s much harder.<br /><br />I had to laugh when one of our retiring detectives said that he&#39;d spent more New Year&#39;s eves with me in fifteen years than he had with his wife...and they were no fun at all&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-27 03:03:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261275,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 12:58:29',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#336666--><span style=\"color:#336666\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - December  27th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies - a rainy day here in Pa so our plans to head for the Outlets to pick up some after holiday bargains could be in jeopardy but we will see what the day brings.  Last night we went up to Allentown to &quot;Lights Along the Highway&quot;  billed as a spectacular light show that you spend 25 minutes driving thru - it was more like a couple a very pretty displays on a 5 - 8 minute drive but the kids loved it.<br />We have been trying to get there for 3 years and now next year we won&#39;t have to worry about fitting it into our schedule LOL.<br /><br />Joey - A very Happy Birthday to you.  Hope you have a great day.  Any special plans?  How did you make out returning the TV.  The lines here are awful for returns.  I have quite a few to make but have a feeling I will be riding around with them in my car for quite a few days.  My patience with waiting on lines disappeared sometime on Christmas Eve<br /><br />Rose - So happy Howie like his TV and you have a nice new Printer.   Are you all ready for your Cruise yet?  I&#39;m sure you are ready for a good rest after all the holidays.<br /><br />Maria - Crazie will be packed up today and shipped off to your DD&#39;s by tomorrow at the latest.  Keep an eye out for her.<br /><br />Carmen &reg; - Glad you had such a nice day with your family and all was quiet at work.<br /><br />Jenn - How was your Christmas?  It&#39;s not like you not to check in - hope you were just too busy having fun.<br /><br />Carmen(M) Happy to hear you had a nice breakfast on Christmas with family.   Glad your back didn&#39;t give you any problems with all the rushing around.<br /><br />Ed -  Your Christmas services sound lovely and very moving.   <br /><br />Steve - glad you and your DW had a nice holiday.  How is the doggie doing?<br /><br />Tonia - was Gary suprised by all the lovely gifts he gave you for Christmas?  LOL   Hope you had a good Christmas and now that the holidays are over - hope you get some good news on your job.<br /><br />Sue - Are you back from your sister&#39;s yet?  Hope you and Pappy had a good time.<br /><br />Cheryl - hope you are not still snowed in - you must be climbing the walls.  I know I would be.<br /><br />Shari - How was Isabelle&#39;s First Christmas?  I&#39;m glad your ornaments were a hit.  A really lovely thought.  <br /><br />Well time to begin clearing out the piles of boxes under the Christmas tree and since I received a new digital 10 MP camera for Christmas I guess if it is a  rainy day I could tackle the manual and figure out what all the buttons on it are about.  So far I have taken a lot of pictures from Christmas with Jan 1, 2007 stamped on them.  (Not quite a genius when it comes to these electronics - wonder how long it will be before Jim gets his GPS up and running)  <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day - I&#39;ll check back later.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-27 12:58:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261276,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 14:13:20',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies....<br /><br />Hi MaryLou and thanks... returning the TV this morning... figured the lines may be a little better..... <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 />No major plans this birthday..I got an ice cream maker for Christmas may try and make ice cream today...<br /><br />On another note did I miss something I haven&#39;t heard from MissC (GottaCruz in a while) whats up with that..?<br /><br />Hope all are well be back later..<br /><br /><br />smile everyone... shows you have a dentist... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-27 14:13:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261292,1421,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 14:59:47',NULL,'','Good morning...... <br /><br />Hope every had a wonderful Xmas, we certainly did.  Still recovering from the party at my sister&#39;s, there was so much food&#33;  Best part was bringing some of the leftovers 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\" />  We&#39;ve still haven&#39;t open our Xmas gifts yet, hopefully that will happen today.  Our daughter can&#39;t wait&#33;   <br /><br />Have a great day&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2007-12-27 14:59:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261314,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 18:51:04',NULL,'','Wow, amigos y amigas...San Francisco is REALLY cold this morning.  I know that Mark Twain said, &quot;The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco&quot; since we are always pretty cool...but I&#39;m thinking of digging for my long johns.  At least it is spectacularly clear and beautiful.  Winter is like that.  I am off today and NO CALL.  I need to brave the stores to check out a few things, am going to my favorite American Sushi House ( owned by Koreans ) for lunch and will try to get a few things accomplished.  After my sake, though, I will probably need a nap.<br /><br />Heard some wonderful jazz last night...check out www.sonyholland.com.  She is a dear friend and a fabulous singer.  Her music clips are a real gift.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-27 18:51:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261333,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 20:33:49',NULL,'','hi  everyone <br />good afternoon i am at parents using their computer look like i might have to go there as i can to use their computer. i still have my own side of their computer that i can use for back up in case. Well  i got home yesterday sorry not to type in here well the power cord that powered my laptop broke so i am without computer for while  i have to order one soon but i am without money heh until next week then i will order new one <br />Pappy is happy to be home and he is exhaused from playing heh but he is good<br /><br />so i will be here much  as i can <br />have good day  hugs<br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-27 20:33:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261341,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-27 22:45:54',NULL,'','Afternoon all - we have been so busy - don&#39;t knw where the time went.<br /><br />Christmas Day went well.  DS brought his keyboard thingie - like a one man band - and Mom was very intrigued by it so he sang to her - it&#39;s true about music soothing the savage breast.<br /><br />We even got a couple of inches of snow - just enough to make everything look beautiful but not enough to mess up the roads.  DH works up near the top of a mountain so I was a bit concerned - he pulled a twelve hour shift  Christmas Day - but the roads weren&#39;t to bad up their either.<br /><br />Boxing Day we went shopping - we had a gift card that had to be used this week and the beverage fountain we wanted was half price - and I made some great finds at Wal Mart.  Every year we take on teen aged girls for the Chrismas Bureau (most people want to buy toys for the littler ones) and yesterday I managed to get 7 beautiful &quot;spa&quot; boxes - with shower gels, bath salt, bubble baths and lotions.  So throughout the year I will need to pick up 7 sleep shirts to match.  We will head across the line next week - so I will see if I can score a couple mre.  When they are half price I can get twice as many  <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 also got a few more decorations (which I really needed - NOT&#33;&#33;&#33;) and a new table cloth and runner.<br /><br />Later today we have to run out for some last minute munchies for tomorrow&#39;s evening&#39;s &quot;soiree&quot;.  Then all I will have to do tomorrow is set up the chocolate fountain, the beverage fountain and pop all the goodies into the oven for a while.<br /><br />Sounds like all of you had a grand time.<br /><br />Ed - your evening sounds like so many we spent in church when I was younger.  I taught the kindergarten Sunday School class for a couple of years and they always got to sing at the Candlelight Service - most of them were pretty tired that late in the evening but they put on a great - though usually a little of key - show  <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 - off the the shower - take care all.','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-27 22:45:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261354,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 01:20:17',NULL,'','Evening from warm Florida&#33;<br /><br />Today our daughter Lisa, took me and Candice (our youngest) for High Tea at the Southern Belles Tea Room in Plant City.  It was utterly yummy.<br />Unfortunately Tony has come home &quot;hungry&quot; so I now have to make dinner - don&#39;t you just hate cooking when your tummy is still full?<br /><br />That&#39;s my news for the day..... speak to you tomorrow.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-28 01:20:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261381,2611,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 03:32:48',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies.  We had a huge snowstorm on Christmas Day and another one today. That nutjob husnad of mine and his friends, went atv&#39;ing today.  I think they are out of their minds - they drove what is an hr. and a half each way to the trail, in normal weather, so took them much longer today as we were in near blizzard conditions.  I actually did not want him to go, I thought it was irresponsible to be out there, risking hypothermia, when he has a family that depends on him, but my opinion didn&#39;t count.  Anyway, he made it home safely.  We have talked about going to the Titanic exhibit before it leaves next week, so we decided to go yesterday.  We called the museum to see what the hours were and found out you have to buy your tickets in advance and they were sold out for yesterday.  I ended up buying tickets for tomorrow at 1:15, so hope the roads clear some.  Greg said it doesn;t matter because he won&#39;t have any trouble getting there in his truck, but I hate being out when it is so bad.  New Year&#39;s is in just a few days - anyone have any special plans?  We will stay home, as usual, and be asleep by midnight&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2007-12-28 03:32:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261384,2544,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 04:30:46',NULL,'','Cheryl, glad Greg got home safely. I hope you get to go to the Titanic exhibition at the museum. We visited it when we were Denver this past summer. It was wonderful...thoroughly enjoyed it.<br /><br />We are heading to Turning Stone Casino and resort on dec 30th for an overnight. Could not book a room for the 31st- a little disappointed about that but it will be great to get away relax at the spa and have a little fun at the Black Jack Table. We will hang out at the resort and casino for awhile on the 31st and then head home. We plan to go to an early movie and then paul is going to  fix king crab legs. Yum, my favorite. We usually have friends over to ring in the new year but this year we will bring in the new year together alone with a taost and a kiss.<br /><br />Anyone have any  New Year&#39;s resolutions?<br /><br />Try to get organized, get rid of the extra junk , eat better and exercise are a few of ours. hopefully we can keep a few of them for a little while anyways.  <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 new year always gives you such a feeling of hope and renewal. funny how that is, isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />We went to see the movie Juno. Pretty good. Anyone else seen any of the new releases they would recommend.<br /><br />gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2007-12-28 04:30:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261386,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 04:43:47',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Busy today helping out the economy post Christmas sales&#33; LOL Bought lots of new stuff for next year. DD and I really had a great time. Then Howie and I returned a few things and had dinner out. Still not packed but I guess I can do it tomorrow since my house is all cleaned up from the holiday cooking.<br /><br />Marylou I agree with you about the return lines, yuck&#33; I&#39;m ready to get out of here mentally but alas not packed yet. Good luck with the new Camera&#33;<br /><br />Maria in case I miss you Bon Voyage&#33; Hope you have a great time at your Daughters and have a wonderful cruise with Crazie&#33;<br /><br />Ed the Christmas service sounded wonderrful. I haven&#39;t been to Christmas mass since I last went on a ship. I missed it this year especially.<br /><br />Joey hope you have a great birthday&#33;<br /><br />Carmen hope you enjoyed your lunch out and your shopping. <br /><br />Sue glad you enjoyed Christmas but sorry about your laptop cord. Hope you get a new one soon.<br /><br />Jenn glad your holiday went well. I loved when my son played his trumpet. He doesn&#39;t play anymore due to health reasons but the new guitar he got from us for Chrstmas may bring back the music. <br /><br />Jackie hang in there, a cold front is coming next week&#33; Mid 60&#39;s on Wednesday&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl all I can say is Boys and their toys.......LOL&#33; Glad Greg made it home OK and yes I agree, he&#39;s nuts&#33;<br /><br />Gail enjoy the resort and casino. Bring back some &#036;&#036;&#036;.<br /><br />Well off to watch a little TV. Have a great night all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-28 04:43:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261388,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 05:53:16',NULL,'','Evening All,<br /><br />We too did our bit for the economy today.  Bought out half of Costco.  Just finished hooking up a new five phone cordless system.  Now have to wait until all the batteries are charged before I connect the base station to the phone line.  Also bought the 52&quot; HDTV I&#39;ve had my eye one for about two months.  Its still in the SUV in the garage, can&#39;t deal with it tonight.  One toy at a time&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We are staying in on New Years Eve also.  Been in Vegas since 89 and still have never gone down to the strip on New Years Eve.  Too darn cold.  Can watch it all right here at home where its warm and cozy. Hey, I may even watch it on my new HDTV&#33;  Life is good.  <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 was surprised that Costco was just like a normal day, not packed as I assumed it would be.  <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 /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-28 05:53:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261389,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 05:59:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261388:date=Dec 27 2007, 07&#58;53 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Dec 27 2007, 07&#58;53 PM) [snapback]261388[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Evening All,<br /><br />We too did our bit for the economy today.  Bought out half of Costco.  Just finished hooking up a new five phone cordless system.  Now have to wait until all the batteries are charged before I connect the base station to the phone line.  Also bought the 52&quot; HDTV I&#39;ve had my eye one for about two months.  Its still in the SUV in the garage, can&#39;t deal with it tonight.  One toy at a time&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We are staying in on New Years Eve also.  Been in Vegas since 89 and still have never gone down to the strip on New Years Eve.  Too darn cold.  Can watch it all right here at home where its warm and cozy. Hey, I may even watch it on my new HDTV&#33;  Life is good.  <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 was surprised that Costco was just like a normal day, not packed as I assumed it would be.  <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-28 05:59:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261394,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 13:29:15',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - December 28th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - it is the end of the last full week in 2007.  Where did this past year go?  It seems to be true that the older one gets the faster time goes.  All in all it has been a good year for our family.  We look forward to 2008 and  hope for an even better year and hope  we are able to sneek in a cruise every now and then and have a Happy Healthy 2008.<br /><br />Gail - glad to see you posting here on the Dock.,  Have a fun time at the Casino and try and bring home a little more cash than you left with.  lOl<br /><br />Joey - How was your big day yesterday?  Hope it was great and you had a wonderful day.<br /><br />Jackie - High tea sounds so lovely.  Glad you had such a nice day with your daughters.   It really is awful to have to cook when you are not hungry, isn&#39;t it.  I usually warn Jim when I plan on begin out for lunch that dinner will be a little &quot;skimpy&quot;.<br /><br />Cheryl - sorry your weather is keeping you in so much but hope you enjoy the Titanic Exhibit today.  Glad Greg got home safely from his ATV adventure.  Boys and their toys - even a blizzard won&#39;t get in their way. <br /><br />Ed - Congrats on the new TV - sounds terrific.<br /><br />Maria - Crazie will be in the mail to DD&#39;s house today.  Be sure she keeps an eye out for the package.  If you get a chance PM me that it arrived.<br /><br />Rose - running out of time for that packing but I&#39;m sure you are a real pro at that part of cruising by now.<br /><br />Jenn - glad  your son&#39;s music seemed to work for your Mom and you were able to have a nice day.<br /><br />Rat - hope your DD finally got to open her Christmas gifts.  It&#39;s good to see you posting on the dock.  <br /><br />Sue - sorry about the chord for your laptop.  hOpe you get a replacement ASAP<br /><br />Time to get dressed and moving.  I have more returns for today  and plan on being outside of Target when they open the doors.  Hopefully there won&#39;t be too many others with the same idea.  After that I have to run to Sams to pick up a few things - then home to relax and just sit and enjoy all the decorations.  I really haven&#39;t had a chance to just sit and admire the tree yet.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-28 13:29:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261402,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 15:48:20',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Had a great Birthday Yesterday... <br /><br />David bought me a Day spa treatment for use at my convenience and We dined on Hamburger and chicken wings... it was the BEST&#33;<br /><br />Ed Congratulations on the new TV ...<br /><br />Sue sorry about the cord&#33; Bummer<br />Jackie.... High Tea... how nice&#33;<br />Mary Lou I returned David&#39;s TV that broke to target yesterday.... and first thing in the AM they were not busy... Hope you experience the same... (don&#39;t forget your reciepts..)<br />Gail have fun ..remember hit 16 &#33;<br />Rose &amp; Howie ... Keith and Rita .. Have a great cruise&#33;&#33;....<br />Did everyone get what they wanted this season?<br />I&#39;ll be around today if anyone needs me..<br /><br />Til then<br /><br />Joey<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-28 15:48:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261405,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 16:54:48',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Spent time this morning hooking up the new printer/scanner so it will work for my DD while I&#39;m gone. Still have lots to do for our trip including a few of the usual errands. I am looking forward to spending the beginning of the New Year on the ship and happy to let 2007 go.......the last 5 months have been pretty hard on all of us. Happy to report that Mom is doing OK. She&#39;s still winded a lot but she and Dad are looking forward to their cruise on Sunday on the Mariner. <br /><br />Jackie wish I could have been at high tea. I&#39;ve never had the pleasure but would love it&#33; <br /><br />Ed sounds like a nice present that 52&quot; HDTV&#33; Enjoy it and I hope you get to ring in the New Year watching the festivities on it.<br /><br />Marylou good luck with the returns. Isn&#39;t it a shame that we don&#39;t get to sit and enjoy our hard work of decorating? Hope you enjoy your time&#33;<br /><br />Joey glad to hear you had a great Birthday. A day at the spa is a wonderful gift&#33; <br /><br />I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for the support, prayers, angels, and good thoughts that I needed this year to get me through some really tough things. Without all of you I&#39;m sure their would have been many more meltdowns. It was wonderful to be able to come here and read a joke, catch up on everyone&#39;s lives, and share the frustrations of life and to just be me for a while. I am truly grateful to Jason and Cheryl for this wonderful home they have provided us. I hope that 2008 brings everyone of us Peace, Good Health and many more Cruises&#33; Please be safe all over the New Year&#39;s Holiday. <br /><br />Have a great day&#33; I&#39;ll be back later to check in.......','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-28 16:54:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261420,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 17:35:39',NULL,'','Hello my friends,<br /><br />I&#39;m heading off to the hospital this morning...don&#39;t know if we have any children scheduled for interviews...it was so quiet both Monday and Wednesday.  I&#39;m on call from 5P to 9A tomorrow and again from 5p to 9A Sat, Sun, Mon and for 24 hours on New Year&#39;s.  I will go out to Enrico&#39;s on New Year&#39;s eve to hear Sony Holland&#39;s beautiful jazz - can&#39;t think of a nicer way to welcome 2008.  Then, if I do get a page, I&#39;m pretty close to San Francisco General.  Won&#39;t be able to wear fancy party clothes, though...they wouldn&#39;t be &quot;forensically appropriate&quot; and wouldn&#39;t I look a sight going to our county hospital in glitter and gold&#33;<br /><br />Rose, have a new &quot;say hello&quot; request on the Radiance.  Just had an email from Willie Salaya, the concierge.  Have you met him?  He&#39;s a sweet young man from the Philipines, who plays the guitar beautifully.  I just had an email from him this morning.<br /><br />Have a great day, gang.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-28 17:35:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261428,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 18:15:04',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261420:date=Dec 28 2007, 07&#58;35 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Dec 28 2007, 07&#58;35 AM) [snapback]261420[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />I will go out to Enrico&#39;s on New Year&#39;s eve to hear Sony Holland&#39;s beautiful jazz - can&#39;t think of a nicer way to welcome 2008.  Then, if I do get a page, I&#39;m pretty close to San Francisco General.  Won&#39;t be able to wear fancy party clothes, though...they wouldn&#39;t be &quot;forensically appropriate&quot; and wouldn&#39;t I look a sight going to our county hospital in glitter and gold&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Hey Carmen couldn&#39;t you leave a change of clothes at the hospital ...&quot;just in case&quot;?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-28 18:15:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261443,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 19:17:38',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all..............<br /><br />We arrived here at DD&#39;s last night about 6ish and we were very happy to see them. We had a nice dinner and opened Christmas presents. I thought my grandson would flip when he opened Guitar hero as he didn&#39;t know he was getting it.<br /><br />Beautiful day here in NJ...........cold but sunny. Waiting for DD to come home and change out of her scrubs and we are going shopping.............<br /><br />Hope everyone had a great Christmas.<br /><br />I will be off and on the computer until we leave for our cruise. Have lots of visiting to do.<br /><br />Have a great day and stay safe...<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2007-12-28 19:17:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261444,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 19:25:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261443:date=Dec 28 2007, 09&#58;17 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 28 2007, 09&#58;17 AM) [snapback]261443[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> I thought my grandson would flip when he opened Guitar hero as he didn&#39;t know he was getting it.<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />whats a guitar hero?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-28 19:25:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261454,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 19:41:36',NULL,'','Carmen I&#39;m printing a list of your hellos. Hope I get to see all of them. <br /><br />Joey I have no idea either what a guitar hero is......<br /><br />Maria enjoy your visit with your DD and her family.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-28 19:41:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261467,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 20:23:48',NULL,'','well hello all...<br /><br />was a good girl and did the gym today did my swimming for an hour then steam room... then the whirlpool...<br /><br />Skipper its the eggnog LOL ....<br /><br />Rose... i sure wish i was cruising for new years.. gezzzzzzzz ii wish i was cruising all the time...<br /><br />Joey... how nice a SPA day... i got my schedule for work Joey .. it looks like i won&#39;t be able to meet you for lunch that tuesday.. bummer its not the weekend day...we will try for the one when your in on Feb.<br /><br />Marylou.. Gary just loved what he got me for christmas LOL LOL ..i know i did  LOL ... now i just have to get them sized now that all the swelling from the cast have gone down...<br /><br />Maria glad you made it safe to daughters home...<br /><br />well question.. does anyone have a tradition for new years or special foods you MUST have to have a good new year..being my mom was from the south i have to have black eyed peas ,collards.. ham...cornbread...<br /><br />Gail so nice to see you from time to time... did you two win,,, were you able to break Paul away from the tables LOL Becky was just asking about you two... i am heading back to europe 2008 for my Ta doing paris a week before the cruise from barcelona to miami...<br /><br />Carmen.. ya have a set of clothes to change into so maybe you can dress up for for your night out...<br /><br />Jackie ... i have always wanted to do high tea... maybe when i do paris next year...i am so looking forward to that ...<br /><br />well thats about it for now....will check in later<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-28 20:23:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261468,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 20:24:16',NULL,'','You are the best, Rose...I am living vicariously through you&#33;&#33;&#33;  I love the Radiance&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-28 20:24:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261469,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 20:41:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261467:date=Dec 28 2007, 10&#58;23 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 28 2007, 10&#58;23 AM) [snapback]261467[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i got my schedule for work Joey .. it looks like i won&#39;t be able to meet you for lunch that tuesday.. bummer its not the weekend day...we will try for the one when your in on Feb.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />non of our port days on that run is a weekend day..... february&#39;s cruise is tuesday the 5th for san deigo.......do you think a cold could come on on that day?....LOL','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-28 20:41:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261474,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 20:57:11',NULL,'','this schedule it for Jan.. FEB is a different month LOLL .. i think a cold may come up in Feb OK ... LOL LOL <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-28 20:57:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261475,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 20:58:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261474:date=Dec 28 2007, 10&#58;57 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Dec 28 2007, 10&#58;57 AM) [snapback]261474[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />this schedule it for Jan.. FEB is a different month LOLL .. i think a cold may come up in Feb OK ... LOL LOL <br /><br />Tonia<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />maybe just a 12 hr bug.. hey hate for anything serious ... <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','2007-12-28 20:58:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261476,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 21:11:06',NULL,'','Tonia - it sounds like you are all set to go back to work.  Are you going back to your old job?  Somehow I missed you telling us you were rehired.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-28 21:11:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261478,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 21:48:52',NULL,'','Tonia, my dear, have you been on the Monarch.  It&#39;s possible I might be able to arrange a pass for you to come on the ship.  However, if I am not mistaken, you are an agent and can probably do that yourself.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-28 21:48:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261497,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 22:29:14',NULL,'','Carmen... i work for AAA ... i am one of those wonderful people who send out the tow truck to help you.....i am a dispatcher<br /><br />Joey Feb for sure OK....<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-28 22:29:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261512,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 22:39:02',NULL,'','Hey Tonia I also missed the fact that you were rehired ... congrats - how did that happen?<br /><br />Well I only have 4 days left as a free woman and then I&#39;m chained to a desk again until April 16th - YUCK&#33;&#33;  Hopefully I&#39;ll make it, it&#39;s going to be a huge adjustment for me.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2007-12-28 22:39:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261528,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-28 23:14:09',NULL,'','An attack parrot, huh, Steve...that is funny, except for the person being attacked, I guess...maybe the police department needs a few.  <br /><br />Tonia, when you need those AAA tow trucks, they are SO welcome...in my 25 years of membership, I have rarely had to call, thank goodness...and you&#39;ll be seeing me, as well as Joey, in February.<br /><br />Ummm, collards and black eyed peas....makes me homesick...and I must fix them or my luck won&#39;t be too good next year.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-28 23:14:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261531,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 00:09:35',NULL,'','Jackie you&#39;ll be chained to the desk if and when the final tax programs come out......LOL&#33; All these tax law changes really messed up our pre-season planning. We&#39;ll all go crazy together&#33; LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-29 00:09:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261557,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 01:46:33',NULL,'','Didn&#39;t check in yesterday and I really missed the dock&#33; <br /> <br />We went Christmas shopping last night (I know it&#39;s after Christmas).  My daughter and her family are coming to town tomorrow and they waited until after Christmas to tell us what the kids wanted and didn&#39;t get.<br />We found everything plus my favorite for my 6 year old grand son.  A glow in the dark Nerf dart gun&#33;  Well at least it doesn&#39;t make a lot of noise like the electric guitar I was looking at&#33;  It wasn&#39;t on the list either&#33;<br /><br />We got hit with yet another snow storm last night and this morning.  Hope that is all done for awhile.  We are way over on snow for this winter.<br /><br />Haven&#39;t had time yet to catch up on all the posts but will do that tonight.<br /><br />Another four day week end&#33;  I love it&#33;<br /><br />Just had to go break up the &quot;attack Parrot&quot; and the boxer.  The parrot is in a cage but can stick her beak out.  The boxer likes to live dangerously and tease the parrot.  Put your money on the parrot.  She will win&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-29 01:46:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261621,2544,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 05:00:29',NULL,'','Tonia, say hi to Becky for us. Is she still with that not so new any more beau? Give her our best.  Cool that you and Joey will be able to meet up in Feb. Don&#39;t give him your cold. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> Too bad we will not be cruising together for the TA in 2008 but we were undecided as to what travel plans we wanted to do and when we did decide to try the TA we knew we wanted to be on a large ship- voyager class with the promenade. But since we are meeting Paul&#39;s sister in Paris before we head to Barcelona- we really should compare notes from time to time.<br /><br />Add Paul to the list of people being chained to the computer- he also will be thick into the tax business. We were hoping to do some more home improvements and organizing ...perhaps the we will become me until april 16th anyways.  <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 />Babysitting for the 2 yr old grandson today and tomorrow. The little one went to bed at 730p but just now feel asleep at 930p. Good thing about that is hopefully he will sleep in the morning - past his usual 630am.  It is soooo much fun to play with him but he is soooo active. Whew&#33; He tires you out. My poor Mom&#39;s head was spinning trying to keep up with him. Tomorrow we will bring him to the Strong Museum of Play, a fabulous interactive children&#39;s museum. Ought to be a blast&#33;<br /><br />Guitar hero is sure the rage. I bet it is great fun for those with the Wii gaming station. My son has a Wii and I have to admit playing golf and tennis have been pretty fun for us and we are definitely non gamers.<br /><br />Glad to be a part of the dock again. Hopefully once I start back to work again next week i will try to keep up with posting.<br /><br />hope all are having a great evening and enjoy the weekend.<br /><br />Gail<br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2007-12-29 05:00:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261624,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 05:34:02',NULL,'','It&#39;s a game for playstation Joey. It is like Dance Dance revolution except you have guitars and you have to follow the video and you actually play the song on the guitar. It is so much fun as it has different screens and different levels of difficulty. Of course I haven&#39;t gotten past easy yet...........','teacp','teacp','2007-12-29 05:34:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261633,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 12:06:28',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#996633--><span style=\"color:#996633\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - December 29th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  Mission accomplished here - all returns are  done and exchanges made and I even picked up a few more Christmas decorations which I really, really needed (NOT) but I really liked.   Everything is so much nicer at 75% off.  LOL  Jim just shakes his head and asks where we are going to store all this stuff but when I showed him the cute Christmas night lights I picked up he said I should have bought more of them.  <br /><br />Jim got his GPS set up and installed so tomorrow we plan on going to the Poconos and testing it out and seeing if we can find the new Casino up there.  From what I hear it is supposed to be very close to the Outlet center so it will be a nice day out regardless.<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a good weekend - I can&#39;t believe that by next weekend we will be starting to break down all the Christmas decorations and put them away til next year.  This whole holiday season just flew by.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I will be back later on.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-29 12:06:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261641,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 15:06:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261624:date=Dec 28 2007, 07&#58;34 PM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 28 2007, 07&#58;34 PM) [snapback]261624[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />It&#39;s a game for playstation Joey. It is like Dance Dance revolution except you have guitars and you have to follow the video and you actually play the song on the guitar. It is so much fun as it has different screens and different levels of difficulty. Of course I haven&#39;t gotten past easy yet...........<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Gotcha... thanks&#33;&#33; I had no idea&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-29 15:06:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261643,1421,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 15:47:31',NULL,'','Good morning, we finally opened all our Xmas gifts last night&#33;   My daughter must have been a good girl for 07 as she had the most gifts.  <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 received a fruit cake for the first ever (no it&#39;s not a recycled one)  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />  from my sister.  She gave the same one to all her siblings. LOL  The cake was just one of many gifts that she gave me.........she&#39;s very generous.  <br /><br />We may go camera shopping today, looking for a compact digital camera which uses standard AA batteries and SD memory cards.  I have an older Olympus which uses the old style Smart Media cards.  Their capacity is small 128mb and they are expensive compared to the SD.  I ran out of memory on our last trip and don&#39;t want it ever to happen again.   <br /><br />Don&#39;t have to go back to work till next Wednesday........ have plenty of time to surf the net for 09 vacations&#33;  2008 is fully booked&#33; .  LOL<br /><br />Have a great day&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2007-12-29 15:47:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261644,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 15:50:24',NULL,'','Good Morning... <br /><br /><br />Yesterday we made our last purchase of 2007 a washing machine nothing elaborate just a good solid machine.... ours started to stop and go whenever it wanted to.... (can&#39;t have that...) downside is that it won&#39;t be installed and delivered until the eighth .. the good news is our old one isn&#39;t DEAD yet&#33;<br /><br />2007 and  after today we are down to two.. can you believe this year is almost gone... my oh my....where did it go...<br /><br />Through all the ups and downs I hope this year was better than worse and we both wish everyone a great safe New Years eve no matter what you decide to do...<br /><br />Be around today if you need me..<br /><br />Smile... ( Colgate needs the sales) <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-29 15:50:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261646,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 15:52:42',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261643:date=Dec 29 2007, 05&#58;47 AM:name=Rat)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat &#064; Dec 29 2007, 05&#58;47 AM) [snapback]261643[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Don&#39;t have to go back to work till next Wednesday........ have plenty of time to surf the net for 09 vacations&#33;  <br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Let us know if you find a great deal on a cruise&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-29 15:52:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261647,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 16:14:22',NULL,'','Hello from San Francisco....<br /><br />Three hours left of my call shift, then I have eight hours of freedom&#33;  Can&#39;t believe I haven&#39;t had a page.  It is bizarre.  I actually don&#39;t mind working, just, in my waning years, prefer getting called in BEFORE midnight and sleeping in the wee small hours.  <br /><br />I took a chance and did book dinner at Enrico&#39;s for New Year&#39;s eve where Sony Holland is performing...that ought to be a sure way to make me work&#33;  It was &#036;85 prepaid&#33;&#33;&#33;  I will not be happy to miss hearing that wonderful jazz.  I guess I&#39;d better take my IPOD with me so I can at least listen to her if I have to leave - our cases have hours of paperwork.  Sometimes just listening to nice music is a way to unwind after dealing with such horrible incidents.<br /><br />It&#39;s still dark out - cold - I never did get warm yesterday.  Thank heavens it doesn&#39;t snow here on these hills&#33;  <br /><br />Have a wonderful Saturday, all of you.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-29 16:14:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261654,334,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 16:35:39',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Last check in before we drive to Ft. Lauderdale. Suitcases are packed, just have a few last minute things to do.<br /><br />Steve sorry about all the snow. Enjoy your 4 day weekend.<br /><br />Maria that Guitar Hero sounds like fun and also a learning tool. Thought it would be another one of the usual video game. Bon Voyage&#33; Hope you have a great cruise.<br /><br />Gail when Paul is working long hours think of the things you&#39;ll be able to do with the money.<br /><br />Marylou glad all your returns are finished. 75% off is great&#33; Itsn&#39;t there always room for more Christmas stuff??? LOL<br /><br />Rat good luck with the camera shopping. There are so many options out there.<br /><br />Joey hope the washer holds out till the new one arrives. <br /><br />Carmen I hope you get to enjoy your New Year&#39;s Eve and your pager doesn&#39;t go off.<br /><br />Carmen, Cheryl, Cheryl, Jenn, Tonia, Ed and all the regulars I&#39;m missing hope everything is well. You all have been pretty quiet lately.<br /><br />Well off to finish up and hop in the car. Hope that everyone has a safe New Year&#39;s Eve and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year&#33; See you in 2008&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2007-12-29 16:35:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261677,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 17:53:21',NULL,'','Have a great time Rose - we look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.<br /><br /> A very Happy New Year to you and Howie.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-29 17:53:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261690,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 18:24:28',NULL,'','Morning all..<br /><br />Joey atleast your won&#39;t have to come into the new year with dirty clothes .. the washer is the worst... mine just stopped and i had a whole load of really really wet clothes .. it didn&#39;t spin...so i had to put the clothes in a big tub and take it down to the laundry mat and spin them all then bring it home and dry it. gezzzzzzz what a mess....<br /><br />Carmen...glad you made you plans for the new year .. music is always a good way to enjoy or relax.. the last cruise we had a pianoist...Arvner Avad.. wonderful wonderful... it was the best .. i bought his CD&#39;s and i listen to it and it just takes me away and relaxs me so... <br /><br />I hung the painting i bought from my last cruise...francois ledan , if you have never looked at his work , it is iike your living in the painting.....i just had to have it...<br /><br />Rose safe trip enjoy...look forward to hearing about your trip<br /><br />Rat sounds like you had a lasting holiday this year.. fruitcake .. ummmm hope it has a punch...i have been looking for a fruitcake recipe a friend made once it was all nuts  and a litle fruit like cherries etc.. i have lost contact with her many many years ago and never got the recipe but it was the only fruitcake i ever ate..i am sure i will find a recipe and revamp it to kinda taste like the one she made...<br /><br />Marylou don&#39;t get lost LOL LOL ....atleast if ya do hubby can&#39;t blame you LOL <br /><br /><br />well i will check in later ... it rained overnight , but the sun is out , thats probably why i  had a headache last night..<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-29 18:24:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261693,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 21:11:55',NULL,'','hello <br />good afternoon  i wouldn&#39;t come over to my parents house yesterday because my dad wouldn&#39;t let me use the computer so now i can use it while he is out doing errands <br />i did ordered new power cord hopefully it will arrive soon i am crossing my finger so i can use my laptop heh<br /><br />ok have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-29 21:11:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261695,920,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 22:59:27',NULL,'','Hello All,<br /><br />Rose and Howie, enjoy your cruise  <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 know you will, come back safe and sound and full of new stories and with lots of pictures.  Howie: smile this time.<br /><br />Well I finally got the new TV out of the SUV and into the family room, only took 48 hours since we purchased it.  Now have the schedule the removal of the old one by the Charity we are giving it to.  Then I&#39;ll worry about unpacking the new one and getting it hooked up and operational.<br /><br />Got the new cordless phone system, installed, fully programed, and I love it&#33;&#33;  Almost look forward to phone calls not, well ALMOST.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />  WE got a five phone system by Uniden there DECT 6.0 model.  Hightly recommend it if you are in the market.<br /><br />Just heard from our TA who advised me that Carnival printed the tickets on Dec. 26th and they are enroute to him.  He will get them out to our group of 70 as soon as he receives them.  In the meantine he is shipping the T-Shirts, lanyards, door signs, name tage etc. to me to be handed out at my final pre-cruise briefing on Januafy 16th.  Now I&#39;ve got to start thinking about what to do for an encore next year.<br /><br />The &quot;Official&quot; word in Las Vegas is that the New Years Eve Fireworks Display will be smaller this year.  Also, the weather is a little &quot;iffy&quot;, to say the least  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jenn: So you were a Sunday School Teacher??  Well, so am I.  I teach one or two adult classes a year, but only on very special subjects.  Like &quot;Cracking the Di Vinci Code&quot; which I did last year.  In February, I&#39;m doing &quot;Understanding Mormonism&quot; to be followed later in the year by &quot;Understand ISLAM.  Because I try and stay with current and relivent subjects I usually have a standing room only class.<br /><br />Enought already from me.  Lunch is calling.  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2007-12-29 22:59:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261712,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-29 23:35:41',NULL,'','Hi Everyone,<br /><br />just checking in..... I haven&#39;t had time to catch up on the posts.<br /><br />3 more days before I start work again.  We spent some time with our grandsons playing sport on their Wii... we all had so much fun.  I love the tennis.<br /><br />Today we spent the morning looking at new motorhomes.... oh my too many choices, but it was fun anyhow.  On Jan 1st the Tampa RV Supershow begins at the Fairgrounds so guess where we&#39;ll be?  :)  I then dropped Tony back home and I went off to get a deluxe pedicure... ooooh the pampering&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone is staying cozy up North, while we are still toasty here at 85 degrees.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-29 23:35:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261720,573,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 00:30:45',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies - cool and cloudy today.  We had a good dump of snow again yesterday but most of it had melted by this morning.<br /><br />We had a great time last evening - with friends over for food and drinks.  Set up the punch fountain and the chocolate fountain.  Yum&#33;<br /><br />Now that the turkey leftovers are all gone looks like we will be munching on party food for the next few days lol.   I always make way to much food&#33;  Recipes for an appetizer casserole anyone - Hmmm&#33;<br /><br />Ed - sounds like you have an interesting teaching program.  It took two months for my kindergarten kids to get the words to &#96;Jesus Loves Me&#96;down pat - then it was on to the Christmas program lol.<br /><br />Well - off to clean up - left too much of it last night and the kitchen looks a bit &#96;shell shocked&#96;today.','hazelson','hazelson','2007-12-30 00:30:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261745,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 01:04:38',NULL,'','Carmen... i was wondering if you knew what ships cruise south america for RCCL..i am really thinking about that area .. due to rpices for holland st peterburg russia to high for me ... 3300 is a little high , if i could get a good cruise for that area around 2500 i would.. so thats why i was thinking south america... i can use my credits for RCCL also...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-30 01:04:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261752,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 02:16:22',NULL,'','Gail ... when will you be in Paris next year .. and then you going to be in barcelona again ,, when is that ..going to be in paris nov 21 til 27 then barcelona nov 27-1st dec<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2007-12-30 02:16:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261763,2544,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 05:33:36',NULL,'','Tonia, we do not have anything firmed up yet. The crusie leaves on november 10th so we will be traveling the atlantic before you. RC just changed out itinerary and we are disappointed.... they changed the canary islands for the azores and eliminated one port of call,maderia, all together. Oh well. Maybe they will change back who knows. Many of the people on the roll call were as disappointed as we were.  Well, we plan to be in Paris around Nov 1 and spend 4-5 nights before heading off to Barcelona for the remainder of the time prior to cruising.<br /><br />Anyone ever been to the Azores? My concern is that it takes us further north rather than southerly as it would have been if we had been porting in the Canaries.<br /><br />Had a ball with Jacob. mom has a cold and is pretty wiped out so she did not get to appreciate all of her time w him. too bad since she only gets to see him 2x a year.  She heads home tomorrow. i think she will be happy to get back home- you know how it is when you do not feel good. After her flight leaves we are heading out for our overnight. Can&#39;t wait.<br /><br />Joey, good luck w your washer. Rose enjoy your cruise. Jackie, happy rv shopping. I know you must not be enjoying your countdown to the workplace.<br /><br />Everyone have a good evening.... later, Gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2007-12-30 05:33:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261774,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 12:29:34',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - December 30th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies...How is everyone this morning?  We are heading out this morning to do some outlet shopping before all the sales are gone and then will see what the new Pocono Casino is all about.  It just opened last month but is part of a large resort which has been around for years and years so it will be fun to just see what it is like.   They supposedly have a couple of very nice restaurants on the property so at least we will have a nice lunch somewhere.  <br /><br />Yesterday I was in a local major chain store (starting with a K) and was shocked to see the Christmas aisles empty and replaced by Valentines day - complete with cards, candy and gifts.  I thought that was rushing it a bit til I went to our local mall and the department store there was replacing  winter coats with bathing suits.  Boy, they sure don&#39;t waste time do they.<br /><br />Joey - good luck with the new washing machine.   Hopefully they old one will hold out til the new one comes.  <br /><br />Jackie - going back to work will be quite an adjustment for you after the wonderful year you have had in your RV.  Enjoy your work and remember - it is only for 4 months and then you can start back on the road again.<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a good weekend.   I know we have all said it but I can&#39;t believe 2007 is over.  Hopefully 2008 will be a great year for all of us.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile - people will wonder what you are up to&#33;<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-30 12:29:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261777,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 15:04:09',NULL,'','boy i started to type a short note on the boarde and my fingers are just not typing right..<br /><br />i have hit the wrong keys to many times just to type this thinking i need to go back to sleep for a few <br /><br />will be back later,,,, tonia<br /><br />marylou have fun at the casino','terumim','terumim','2007-12-30 15:04:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261782,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 16:05:28',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Gail, we have done the Azores and it is DEFINITELY the least memorable of all the ports  of call that we have done. It&#39;s also the only place that we&#39;ve been to where NOBODY spoke English.  I would NOT like to go there again.  Oh I sorry they cancelled Madeira on your cruise..... Madeira is lovely.  Both are Portuguese islands but very different.<br /><br />I really miss Cheryl (Gottacruz) does anyone know how and where she is...... HEY CHERYL WE MISS YA&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou... enjoy the Casino - don&#39;t hand over too much to them&#33;&#33;<br /><br />See you all later.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-30 16:05:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261797,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 16:28:14',NULL,'','Jackie - Joey was just asking about Cheryl the other day.  I just started a thread over in General Discussions - hopefully she will see it and check in and let us know she is OK.   Hopefully  she is just busy with the holidays.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-30 16:28:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261799,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 17:50:00',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies.....<br /><br /><br />Not much to report... just wishing everyone a great Sunday.... who has plans for tommorrow night?<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-30 17:50:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261815,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 20:32:23',NULL,'','hey everyone...<br /><br />ok i am awake this time..<br /><br />Joey.. this will be the first year i will be home for new years .. i usually work.. and give the ones who like to go out have their time out... plus i like the double time pay....<br />this year just going to stay home and have some sparkling cider and make a nice dinner for us  maybe steak and crab...and get my black eye peas started soaking for next day...<br /><br />Jackie ... i also am starting my countdown to back to work... i think i would enjoy being retired LOL LOL <br />but not really i would have to do something even if it was part time... are you looking to get a new RV .. ... or just wanting to see whats new ...<br /><br />Gail bummer they are canceling ports... i know that on mine they will probably cancel casablanca, but there is always hope they won&#39;t...but ya never know... all i can do it wait and see...to bad you going earlier then me... i wold have loved to see you guys again...i found a great hotel just 10 minutes from effiel tower and rate is not bad.. being that we booked a year in advance.. and then i tried to book at hotel in barcelona but they are booked so had to go to sister hotel for the days we are there before our cruise...but alot of hotels were booked for that weekend.. its thanksgiving weekend before our cruise ...but i am so looking forward to Paris ....alot of things to see ... and do ...the tablemates we had on the last cruise were from Paris and told us to look for the three course meal menu .for one price.. its a better deal.. for your money...so i am still doing research...<br /><br />Sue i hope ya get your cable soon....miss ya around here ...<br /> well thats about it for now...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-30 20:32:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261816,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 20:36:06',NULL,'','Howdy, gang....<br /><br />Another quiet night on call...hope my luck doesn&#39;t run out tomorrow night.  Went to Sausalito last night...it was pouring rain but we were cozy inside Caffe Trieste listening to the gorgeous Sony Holland sing wonderful jazz, accompanied on the guitar by her husband, Jerry.  Had a delicious salmon pasta and shared two cheesecakes afterwards with my friend, Jo.  Tomorrow night will go with several of my Sony &quot;family&quot; for dinner at Enrico&#39;s in North Beach - on Broadway where Sony will sing til 12:30AM.  We&#39;re all crossing our fingers that my pager won&#39;t go off till 2008....send some prayers heavenward for me since my call shift starts at 5P and last till 11P on New Year&#39;s day.  I won&#39;t mind at all anything after midnight.  Just want to hear Sony sing - and I will take a change of clothese so I can dress up for Enrico&#39;s.<br /><br />Tonia, I believe the Splenour is doing South America in 2008 and I believe the Radiance ( my favorite of all the ships ) starts in 2009 ( I had an email from my favorite dining room manager ).  <br /><br />Gail, I&#39;ve done the crossing ( Atlantic ) twice...I absolutely love Madeira..and did the second crossing just to go there again.  it is truly a jewel in the north Atlantic...was one of Winston Churchill&#39;s favorite spots...and it is one of mine. I&#39;ve seriously thought of plunking down the money to fly there to spend a week though it is definitely far off the beaten path.  Easier to go to Lisbon and to fly to Madeira from there.  <br /><br />See you all later...','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-30 20:36:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261818,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 22:24:11',NULL,'','Hey Cheryl (Gregswife) WHERE ARE YOU????  I miss you, you haven&#39;t been here for three days... that&#39;s not allowed you know :)  Are you still snowed in?<br /><br />Gail... sorry I had to go back and edit my previous post about the Azores.  I meant to say i would NOT want to return there.  We have also done two trans-atlantic cruises and  Madeira and Lisbon are both wonderful, but the ships like to refuel at the Azores for some unknown reason.  When I was young we cruised from Cape Town, South Africa to Southhampton, England on the Windsor Castle. One of our posts of call was Madeira, and in those years they had &quot;bullock carts&quot;.  Carts pulled by oxen in the city .....  a means of &quot;fun&quot; transportation for visitors.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-30 22:24:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261845,274,1,18,255552,'2007-12-30 23:48:25',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone has recouperated from Christmas and is ready for the New Year&#33;  It&#39;s 15 degrees here in the Upper Midwest.  We have around 20 inches of snow on the ground (didn&#39;t come all at once, thank heavens&#33;).  They say we may have a warm-up in mid-January.  That would be nice since January is usually below zero.  lol  My vertigo is back, so I&#39;m back on meds for awhile.  What fun&#33;  LOL  I&#39;m feeling a little pooped out after all the Christmas rush and all, so I&#39;m just resting today.  We may have some friends over tomorrow night for appetizers and a quiet New Year&#39;s Eve.  Hope 2008 is a great year for everyone.  I&#39;m wishing good health and many blessings for everyone&#33;<br /><br />Steve...the Bose radio is great.  I love it&#33;  It&#39;s got a great sound for a small radio.  I think you would like it.  Marc got me the brackets to put it under the cupboard to save counter space.  It&#39;s really neat&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou...little Isabelle (and sister Avery, too) were sooo cute in their Christmas outfits.  I&#39;m kind of bummed...Marc forgot to take pictures, and I was too busy entertaining a huge crowd, so no Christmas pictures this year.  Hope little TJ is better...sounds like the kind of stomach flu my daughter&#39;s family had right before Christmas.  Enjoy your trip to the casino.<br /><br />Rose...have a wonderful cruise&#33;  Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey...I forgot to ask my friend how she liked RC in Europe.  I did get a CD of her pictures..I will ask her and get back to you.<br /><br />Carmen...it takes a special person to have a job like you have...bless you...I hope all goes well with your New Year&#39;s plans.<br /><br />To everyone...have a wonderful day&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2007-12-30 23:48:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261849,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 00:59:12',NULL,'','hi all <br />i miss you guys  <br />i am here at my parents house to have dinner with them because they are going out with their friends tomorrow night. also i am using their computer before i get my power cord  hehe<br /><br />have good evening  hugs','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-31 00:59:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261888,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 03:28:06',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Had a great vist with DD, husband, and two grand kids.  We had late Christmas and also DD 40th B&#39;day was 12//26.  Everyone had a great time except the boxer.  She thought the remote control robot was a personal threat.  Funny to watch&#33;<br /><br />After the kids left we delivered communion to shut-ins.  We do this every fourth week.  I think we get more out of it than the shut-ins.  They really enjoy the company.  Finished with the shut-ins then went and got a new area rug for the living room.  That will start the redecoration process for sure&#33;  <br /><br />Shari...Good to hear about the Bose radio.  Guess I will have to get one.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-31 03:28:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261889,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 03:37:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261888:date=Dec 30 2007, 05&#58;28 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Dec 30 2007, 05&#58;28 PM) [snapback]261888[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />then went and got a new area rug for the living room.  That will start the redecoration process for sure&#33;  <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That is always fun.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> &#036;&#036;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-31 03:37:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261915,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 12:09:39',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#009900--><span style=\"color:#009900\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - December 31st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to the last day of 2007.  Before I forget - I will start the Daily Dock tomorrow over in the General Discussion forum and Jason will move it over here later on (some issue with the board)  So if you don&#39;t see the Dock here come to the Gen. discussion section, post there and eventually we will get put here where we belong.<br /><br />Had a nice day at the Casino yesterday - did not stay too long as it started snowing heavily but stayed long enough to bring back all of our money and then some extra for a nice seafood dinner, gas and a few &#036; to spare.   Not a bad day.  The Casino is nice -  all brand new but very noisy.  They had many many 1 - 2 and 5 cent machines but I thought they needed a lot more quarter machines.  They all seemed to be paying out but the Casino is new and I&#39;m sure that will change.   (Casino gambling is new to Pa. and the Casino&#39;s are only allowed to have slots - no tables or other games.  Of course they are investing all this money hoping this changes in time - we will see)  Mt. Airy is the first one in the state that I know of that is attached to a hotel - the others are building new facilities but have awhile before the hotel portions are up and running.<br /><br />Well I need to get Jim up and moving - he needs to get the car cleaned off before he goes to work.  Not too much snow out there this morning but looks kind of icy.  I&#39;ll be back later on but I want to wish all my Cruise Crazies and Safe, Happy New Years Eve.   If you are going out - please be careful.  Haven&#39;t decided if we will venture out to DD&#39;s yet but she is only 1 mile away if we do go.  I think we will probably just opt for a quiet evening at home and TRY and stay awake til midnight.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#009900--><span style=\"color:#009900\"><!--/coloro-->HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE CRUISE CRAZIES<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-31 12:09:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261916,1421,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 14:33:50',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;   Had an uneventful weekend and still looking for a new digital camera.  Can&#39;t make up my mind but will check out Costco next weekend.  My sister and niece both received digital SLRs for Xmas, maybe I should get one too.  Wishful thinking&#33;  <br /><br />I&#39;m glad 07 is ending.  Currently in the longest cruising dry spell since 2000.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />  It will be eight long months between cruises&#33;  We cancelled a cruise vacation in November because of our daughter&#39;s school workload.  She&#39;s taking four AP classes and her teachers recommended that she stay in school.  We thought independent study would work.......guess not&#33;<br /><br />We&#39;re staying home for New Year&#39;s eve.  Staying away from all that craziness.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />  For those who are partying tonight, have fun&#33;  Be safe and have a Happy New Year&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou - congratulations on your winnings&#33;','Rat','Rat','2007-12-31 14:33:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261930,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 15:43:07',NULL,'','Hey MaryLou.... which machines do you play?  I&#39;ve often wondered if the 1 -2, or 5 cent machines actaully pay out any worthwhile payouts.  Glad you had a great time.<br /><br />Rat... we have an SLR - a Canon Eos Rebel Xti... it is wonderful..... go on, bite the bullet and go for it you won&#39;t be sorry&#33;<br /><br />Well I&#39;m off now for my most dreaded Dr&#39;s appointment - the Mammogram... YUCK&#33;&#33;<br /><br />See y&#39;all later&#33;','zebra','zebra','2007-12-31 15:43:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261940,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 16:28:28',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br /><br />Mary Lou Congratulations&#33;&#33; nice&#33;&#33; Glad you enjoyed yourself and won gas and lunch money as well&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rat I too hope 2008 is better for you&#33;<br /><br />Jackie some 5 cent machines can pay off.. i have been known to won a few hundred on nickle slots when we are cruising... Penney slots not so much...<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->we have an SLR - a Canon Eos Rebel <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I heard those are a few hundred in usd??? i heard like 800 is that true.. i really would like one though...<br /><br />Happy New Years Eve be safe everyone&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-31 16:28:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261942,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 16:58:49',NULL,'','Good Morning all..............<br /><br />Let me start by saying the weather here in NJ last night was awful. Rain and sleet.........My grandaughter went to the Freehold mall last night to return some Xmas presents and was on her way home with her friend and had an accident.........There were two cars stopped in the left lane on Rt9 exchanging info from a minor fender bender. My grandaughter did&#39;t see them pulled over(they shouldn&#39;t have been in the left lane) and hit the second car. Her car is totaled but thank God she is okay. She hurt her arm on impact and is going to DD&#39;s doctors office this moring. DD works for three orthopedic surgeons in New Brunswick and she will take all the necessary x-rays herself. We were just sitting down to dinner when we got that dreaded call.<br /><br />Getting that out of the way.........I want to wish each and every one of you a SAFE and  Happy New Year.<br />We are staying in here at DD&#39;s and of course she is not letting the girls out of her sight. She said we don&#39;t need anymore problems..........I agree...........Oldest grandaughters boyfriend will come here and we&#39;ll do appetizers and play some new games they got for Xmas............Everything today is DVD What happened to good old board games? lol<br /><br />Someone is coming today to look at  DD&#39;s house. Some of you know she is moving to Ohio in a few months and putting house up for sale but her neighbor stopped her and said his brother is definitely interested and could he come and look before a real estate get it. She said sure.......so please keep your fingers crossed for them as this would be one good thing that could happen to them this year........<br /><br /><br />Probably catch you all tomorrow..On the second we will be offically SDM&#39;s..................<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2007-12-31 16:58:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261947,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 17:18:42',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261942:date=Dec 31 2007, 06&#58;58 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Dec 31 2007, 06&#58;58 AM) [snapback]261942[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />My grandaughter went to the Freehold mall last night to return some Xmas presents and was on her way home with her friend and had an accident......... Her car is totaled but thank God she is okay. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Maria whew .. so glad to hear that&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-31 17:18:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261950,488,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 18:02:47',NULL,'','Jackie - I&#39;m a big spender when it comes to the slots.  I play the quarter machines.  LOL  Jim had some luck with the nickle machines  but he much prefers the tables to the slots.  It&#39;s a fun afternoon for a change - we don&#39;t do it very often.<br /><br />Maria - what a scare your granddaughter gave all of you but the important thing is that she is OK  Cars can always be replaced.  Hope her x-rays show nothing more serious than a bruised arm.  Hope you are feeling good and ready for your cruise.  Crazie just might arrive today - keep an eye out for her.<br /><br />Joey - When does the new washer arrive?  Last week you were dealing with some congestion.  Hope that is all cleared up.<br /><br />Rat - those SLR&#39;s are great cameras but big bucks.  (I would have to win a lot more at the Casino to get one of those)  Our son has one and loves it.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2007-12-31 18:02:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261962,754,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 18:19:25',NULL,'','Thanks everyone for your kind words. I say the same thing it is only a hunk of metal and it can be replaced she can&#39;t........<br /><br />Marylou............Crazie did arrive today and was anxious to get out of the box. The photos are great and the journal is a wonderful idea and can&#39;t wait to add to it. I have been feeling great since we arrived here and hope it stays that way through our cruise...................','teacp','teacp','2007-12-31 18:19:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261966,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 18:25:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261950:date=Dec 31 2007, 08&#58;02 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Dec 31 2007, 08&#58;02 AM) [snapback]261950[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey - When does the new washer arrive?  Last week you were dealing with some congestion.  Hope that is all cleared up.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Washer won&#39;t be delivered until the eighth... so we will have to make do..LOL<br /><br />still have a cough and some phlegm but no fever and no major congestion...... but my annual physical is scheduled for the 3rd.... so I am thinking that it could be a sinus thing..... hard to distinguish at the on set sometimes  for me...<br /><br />Thanks for asking.','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-31 18:25:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261978,3642,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 18:40:08',NULL,'','i am here at my parents  to pick mom up for little shopping before she and dad go off with friends <br />and i thought i would check my things in the computer while i am waiting for mom to get ready <br />so have HAPPY NEW YEAR&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br />be safe tonight  don&#39;t drink and drive  find someone to drive you home <br />have SAFE new year  smile  hugs<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2007-12-31 18:40:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261981,4386,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 18:57:07',NULL,'','The top of the morning to all of you&#33;<br /><br />Another night without a page&#33;  Unbelievable.  Can it be that the world is becoming a better place?  I have been on call eight nights out of the last nine ( one more to go ) and my pager hasn&#39;t peeped.  Not even a crisis call.  In twenty years, that hasn&#39;t happened.  It&#39;s about time, of course, but I guess I&#39;ve grown jaded in my old age and always feel suspicious when we go so long.  I&#39;m afraid the phones will be ringing once we all get back in the office on Wednesday and the kids get back to school.  It has been nice, though, to enjoy time with my youngest who is home from Cal Poly...of course, his girlfriend arrived Sunday from San Diego so, between his work and spending time with Katie, I haven&#39;t seen much of him. <br /><br />Mary Lou, I&#39;m happy you relieved the casino of some of it&#39;s money.  I&#39;m sure someone left theirs behind&#33;<br /><br />Maria, thankfully, your granddaughter is okay...good to have her own ortho folks if she needs them.<br /><br />So I&#39;ll be out for the New Year for the first time in many years ( other than en route to San Francisco General ) - and in San Francisco&#39;s North Beach, of all places.  Dinner is at 7P, with Sony doing sets all night, finishing at 12:30A - then I head immediately for home, hopefully, and my warm bed.<br /><br />I so looking forward to spending time in the coming year with my new friends here at cruisecrazies.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2007-12-31 18:57:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261987,2066,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 19:20:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=261978:date=Dec 31 2007, 08&#58;40 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lovelypinky &#064; Dec 31 2007, 08&#58;40 AM) [snapback]261978[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />i am here at my parents  to pick mom up for little shopping before she and dad go off with friends <br />and i thought i would check my things in the computer while i am waiting for mom to get ready <br />so have HAPPY NEW YEAR&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br />be safe tonight  don&#39;t drink and drive  find someone to drive you home <br />have SAFE new year  smile  hugs<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Happy New Year to you and yours as well  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2007-12-31 19:20:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261997,2549,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 21:25:55',NULL,'','Carmen...i love north beach area... there is a coffee shop that has a big roaster in the window.. not sure of the name..but it had the best coffee i ever had....and i so enjoyed sausalito, i just loved the art galleries<br /><br />ofcourse i love the crab <br /><br />well i made a resolution......i am going to try to not fall and break any bones before my cruise next year...LOL LOL <br /><br />well ran to the store got the few things i need for tomorrow dinner... decided to make a peach cobbler with the ham ,blackeyed peas, collards, sweet potatoes, and i will have Gray make some biscuits.. ( thats one thing i have never been able to make well , i think i overwork the dough ).. tonight is steaks and crab...with baked potato, and some snap peas....then sparkling cider at midnight ...<br /><br /><br />Marylou... ya thats the way come home with a little, gamble with their money<br /><br />Maria ...ouch.. so glad that granddaughter is ok.. with the weather the way it is ... i would be so scared , and why would they be on the left side gezzzzzzz...well i guess they weren&#39;t able to move the vehicles... hope they called AAA LOL LOL <br /><br />Joey glad its just a cough... now... be sure to drink warm stuff.. ( hot toddie).. buttered rum maybe..<br /><br />Jackie i just had mine down... it all came back good...i wouldn&#39;t know what to do with a camera that does everything but stand up and take a bow... on our last trip.. Rachel left her camera in the van in costa rica and didn&#39;t figure it out till we got back to ship.. thank god i had the number of the tour gy and we called and he drove back with van w/ the camera with 15 minutes to spare before the ship left port.. now thats what you call service  they tipped him more for that....<br /><br />well i have some mail to return will be back later<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2007-12-31 21:25:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(261998,3913,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 21:50:17',NULL,'','Good Afternoon All&#33;<br /><br />Took the outside lights down this morning while the weather was decent.  Will do the tree tomorrow.<br /><br />I said last night that buying a new area rug would be the start for redecorating the living room.  We were back today getting more accesories.  She now how the paint color picked out&#33;  DW is looking at new couches&#33;<br />Being the loving, understanding husband that I am it does not bother me.  Did I tell you I&#39;m going to get a new big screen LCD TV for above the fire place?   <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 />Mary Lou...Glad you had a good time at the casino and didn&#39;t loose any money&#33;<br /><br />Joey....Get over that cold&#33;  You were right about the &#036;&#036;&#036; for the living room&#33;<br /><br />Maria....So glad your Grand Daughter is OK.  That is scary&#33;  Mircle and St Lucia&#33;  One of my favorite ships and a great island&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)...Way to go&#33;  Keep that pager silent&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great evening and be safe.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2007-12-31 21:50:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262005,2542,1,18,255552,'2007-12-31 23:31:52',NULL,'','Hey guys, I got to the Imaging place to have my Mammo... guess what I didn&#39;t have my doctors prescription - so I had to reschedule until March.... bummer.<br /><br />Well I&#39;m sure you are all getting ready for this evening&#39;s festivities.<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY WONDERFUL CRAZIE BUDDIES&#33;&#33;&#33;  I wish you all a wonderful 2008, filled with happiness, health and prosperity.','zebra','zebra','2007-12-31 23:31:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262022,2611,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 01:19:38',NULL,'','Hello Crazies.  Where did this year go?  It has been a hectic past 6 weeks or so, with our cruise and arriving home just a week before Thanksigivng and after that, we were right in the midst of the Christmas season.  I have been so busy that I have not even taken the tree down yet, and I never go this long without doing that.  Maria, I am so happy to hear that your granddaughter is okay after that accident.  Have you heard anything from her x-rays?   I am so ready for Spring, the snow and cold got really old really fast.  We got almost 3 times our average Dec. snowfall this year.  A few days ago, I spent 24 hrs. in bed with a bout of my fibromyalgia - I think the stress of the holidays and the weather played a big part in that.  Mary Lou, I always play the nickel slots.  I know I am not going to hit it rich, but I can play a little longer.  Scotty came over yesterday, with his first lost tooth in a little baggie.  He told me he was going to put it under his pillow last night and that the tooth fairy now pays &#036;5 a tooth.  I told him that we got a quarter when I was a kid, and he hugged me and said &quot;aahh, I&#39;m sorry grandma&quot;.  Of course, I had to kick in &#036;5 also and then he started calling me &quot;Grandma tooth fairy&quot;.  For those of you who are grandparents, I know you can understand the sheer joy I get from him.  Well, I wish all of my crazy friends a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.  We will be staying home tonight where it is safe and warm (forecast to be 0 degrees here at midnight).  I have no doubt that we will be asleep by midnight (we sound like an exciting bunch, don&#39;t we?).  Oh Jackie, I thought of you again today.  We went to Famous Daves AGAIN for lunch (seems to be a weekly thing now) and we got the Famous Feast for the first time and it came on a garbage can lid, just like you said.  The hot links is the only thing I have had there before, so I wanted to try something different.  The ribs, chicken and brisket were wonderful.  It was just Greg and I and so, of course, we got the feast for 2 and we still ended up bringing a lot of food home.  Well, I am off to start packing away those holiday decorations.  The way time has been flying, it will only seem like weeks before I have to get them all out again.  Here&#39;s a pic of the munchkin with his first missing tooth...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/Scotty-1stlosttooth.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-01 01:19:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262041,2066,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 01:47:31',NULL,'','Hey Grandma tooth fairy..Happy New Year &#33;&#33;<br /><br />Sorry to hear about the fibromyalgia flaring up...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-01 01:47:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262042,2066,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 01:51:04',NULL,'','Tonia as always .. Thank you for The great new years card&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-01 01:51:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262045,573,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 02:06:13',NULL,'','Wow - so much to catch up on&#33;<br /><br />First Maria - that was a close call. Great to hear your grandaughter&#39;s fine though.  She must have had a real scare&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl - take care of youself - no more eating off garbage can lids - it can be bad for your health. :o)<br /><br />My asthma has kicked in in big way so DH has set me up in bed with the laptop - its&#39; a pain to type on but better than nothing lol.  He can heat up the turkey soup for dinner so he&#39;s off the hook for cooking :o)<br /><br />No plans for tonight - we leave New Year&#39;s Eve for the young......that way we start the year off without the hangover&#33;&#33;&#33;   We have some shrimp chilling in the fridge and a box of brandy beans with our name on it - what a combination lol.<br /><br />Anyway - coughing again so will be back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-01 02:06:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262047,2066,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 02:08:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262045:date=Dec 31 2007, 04&#58;06 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Dec 31 2007, 04&#58;06 PM) [snapback]262045[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Wow - so much to catch up on&#33;<br />My asthma has kicked in in big way<br />Anyway - coughing again so will be back later.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Happy New Years Jenn .. feel better....  <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','2008-01-01 02:08:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262050,1210,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 02:31:51',NULL,'','I just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a great New Years. I hope that 2008 is your best year yet. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','rogue','rogue','2008-01-01 02:31:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262055,920,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 05:26:13',NULL,'','Happy New Year too all.  LV is packed with about 300,000 tourists tonight,  The &quot;Strip&quot; is being closed down to traffic as I type this and the party is about to begin.  Parking at the Fashion Show Mall is only &#036;30 tonight.<br /><br />We will leave the Strip scene to all the visitors and stay home where it is warm and cozy. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" /> <br /><br />Still have not unpacked that new HDTV.  Chairty is coming Wednesday to pick up our old set.  DirectTV will be here on Sunday to install the HD Receiver/Tivo, so sometime between Wed. and Sun. I&#39;ll have to get the set unpacked and set up<br /><br />Well we are only hours away till we start the January dock.  New month, new year.<br /><br />Best Wishes to you all.  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-01 05:26:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262056,754,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 06:01:37',NULL,'','Evening everyone...........grandaughters x-rays came back okay...........Doctor said it is badly bruised but could be a hairline fracture which they do nothing about but he wants to see her next week if she is not feeling better. She is doing okay..........Love her to death but she is a bit of a drama queen..........<br /><br />Jenn...........keep an eye on that asthma that is not fun..............as you can see it is 11:00 and I am desperatly trying to keep my eyes open.........lol<br /><br />Cheryl. (gregswife) we have missed you around here.........hope everything is okay','teacp','teacp','2008-01-01 06:01:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262075,573,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 08:39:48',NULL,'','Don&#39;t think I&#39;m going to last another hour and a half -  but I did watch CNN earlier for the live ball drop from New York - so I&#39;m covered lol.<br /><br />Maria - let your &quot;Drama Queen&quot; have her moment LOL.....she will be talking about her accident well into the new year :o)  Good to hear it&#39;s just bruises - and hopefully, a lesson learned.<br /><br />Ed - we were in Reno once for New years Eve and that was mayhem - so can&#39;t even imagine what Vegas must be like.  <br /><br />We had our shrimp and brandy beans - so I&#39;m going to dose up on cough medicine - the one that tastes awful but works lol - have a puff or two on my inhaler, heat up the magic bag for my tummy - coughing really plays havoc on my tummy muscles&#33;&#33;&#33; - and watch a couple of Frasier reruns.  That should put me right to sleep - perchance to dream  ( I wax poetic lol)<br /><br />Talk to you all next year.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/animations/Tropical_drink.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-01 08:39:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262098,488,1,18,255552,'2008-01-01 12:09:52',NULL,'','Time to close down the dock not only for December but for 2007.  I hope to see you all over on the January dock.  <br /><br /><br />  <!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->  <!--coloro:#333399--><span style=\"color:#333399\"><!--/coloro-->C  L   O   S   E   D<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->   <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-01 12:09:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262099,488,1,18,NULL,'2008-01-01 12:19:44',NULL,'Daily Dock - JANUARY','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330099--><span style=\"color:#330099\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 1st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->, <!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330099--><span style=\"color:#330099\"><!--/coloro-->2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies and welcome to 2008.  It&#39;s a brand new year with lots to look forward to.  As planned, we had a quiet New Years Eve with Deb &amp; Mike and a few friends but were home before midnight where we watched Times Square on TV and went right to bed.  We really are party people aren&#39;t we? <br /><br />Wishing all my Cruise Crazies friends blue skies and calm seas as you sail thru 2008.  I hope everyone gets to cruise where they want to go but most importantly enjoys good health and the love of family and friends.<br /><br />I&#39;ll be back later on - Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-01 13:07:52',269436,488,'cruisetarp','cruisetarp',NULL,652,-1,10437,0,0,0,0,0),(262103,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 15:45:12',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262099:date=Jan 1 2008, 02&#58;19 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 1 2008, 02&#58;19 AM) [snapback]262099[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330099--><span style=\"color:#330099\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 1st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->, <!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330099--><span style=\"color:#330099\"><!--/coloro-->2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies and welcome to 2008.  It&#39;s a brand new year with lots to look forward to.  As planned, we had a quiet New Years Eve with Deb &amp; Mike and a few friends but were home before midnight where we watched Times Square on TV and went right to bed.  We really are party people aren&#39;t we? <br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Happy 2008 Crazies&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou we must party together sometime&#33;&#33; LOL I was in bed before 12 our time... David opted to watch the ball drop from times square in NY ....hate to say it I needed the rest&#33; <br /><br />When it comes to NYE this year (2008) we will be in San Juan... (I have made the commitment to stay up to at least 12 that night&#33;)<br /><br />Have a great morning guys&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-01 15:45:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262105,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 15:58:44',NULL,'','A Happy, Wonderful 2008 to all my dear Crazie friends&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia.. thanks for the great e-card girl, I sure do appreciate it&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl.. so good to see you posting&#33;  My, my the cost of a tooth mouse visit sure has gone up over the years, I wonder how he manages to carry those huge &#036;5 bills, it was such a strain for the poor little mouse to tote around those quarters - well his job has got much harder hasn&#39;t it&#33;  Hope you&#39;re feeling better, don&#39;t overdo it with packing up the decorations.<br /><br />Joey and MryLou.. we too just managed to watch the Ball drop in Times Square and then it was off to bed for us too.... not very exciting lives I&#39;m afraid&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day everyone&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-01 15:58:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262108,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 16:07:37',NULL,'','HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone...<br /><br />i stayed awake till midnight LOL ... we had our sparkling cider... watched a little dick clark.. <br /><br />Boy you do have to give that man credit for his recovery from his stroke... it just isn&#39;t new years without him.. but he didn&#39;t look to bad.. but you could tell he has really worked at learning to laugh etc again..<br /><br />we had a really warm day yesterday and expecting the same today... probably around 75 today... but very very windy.. so we are under a red flag alert again....<br /><br />nothing special today just going to watch the floats for the rose parade...then maybe watch a little Bowl games... hey Joey who ya watching today in the Bowl games..<br /><br />Marylou...Joey  you party animal you LOL....<br /><br />well off to make a cup of tea and i will check in later<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-01 16:07:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262110,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 16:10:38',NULL,'','We certainly are a bunch of partiers aren&#39;t we?    Well at least we managed to stay awake til midnight.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-01 16:10:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262111,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 16:29:06',NULL,'','Just a reminder folks 2008 has 366 days it is a leap year ...29 days this February&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-01 16:29:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262113,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 17:24:29',NULL,'','HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE&#33;<br /><br />We actually went out to a friends house and everyone stayed awake till midnight&#33;<br /><br />Hope this will be a great year for all&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-01 17:24:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262119,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 17:57:56',NULL,'','Happy New Year to all of you.....I must say, I was up till 2AM AND not because I was doing a case.  My friend, Jo, and I got to Enrico&#39;s at 6:30 - it was lovely, all decorated with multicolored balloons, compliments of Perrier Jouet, and we had the VIP table, thanks to Sony Holland&#39;s husband.  She performed till 12:30AM, with a few breaks - I kind of felt sorry for her, though...the place was packed and most of the folks had never heard her and weren&#39;t really there to hear her so she was trying to perform above the din&#33;<br /><br />We had a really delicious dinner - our seating was at 7PM - I had beef carpaccio and a seafood risotto with lobster, scallops, calamari and prawns.  I spent most of the night drinking club soda - since I was on call - but I did have champagne at midnight.  It was nice to welcome in the New Year with friends - but I have to admit I was yawning.  It&#39;s funny...I stay up till 2A, sometimes 3A on ships - but, at home, I&#39;m ready to get horizontal much earlier...guess it&#39;s because I&#39;m an early morning person.<br /><br />Goodness, I did notice that most of the sweet young things out last night were in pretty skimpy outfits  - and without coats.  I guess the internal alcohol helped ward off the chills.  Most left nothing to the imagination. Of course, with those figures, they could carry it off&#33;<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-01 17:57:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262120,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 18:12:49',NULL,'','Happy New Year all.........<br /><br />We joined that rowdy bunch that barely made it to midnight..............lol<br /><br /><br />Today Kens brother and wife are coming to dinner from Staten Island..........My sis in law is more like a sister to me than a sis in law.................DD Maria is making lasagna...........I raised a good Italian daughter lol.............Tomorrow we go to Kens sister in Toms River to spend the night and visit there. Friday I have my hair appointment Saturday night we go to my godsons for dinner and Sunday we go to Iberia penisula for dinner with cousins from Flemington............Wow we are not this busy at home as we don&#39;t know that many people there but when we come to the east coast watch out........lol<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day and whatever you are doing make it a good one.<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-01 18:12:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262127,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 18:55:04',NULL,'','Happy New Years to everyone here on the dock. Although we only stayed up til about 130am- we slept in this morning. Nice lazy day ahead of us. Watching parade, will probably take down the tree and then just veg out.<br /><br />Tonia, loved the e card. Paul says hi and a happy new year right back to you&#33;<br /><br />We spent Dec 30th and part of the 31st at the casino. We did an overnight. Although, we did not take home any extra money- in fact we lost all of our start off cash... we had a fun time at the tables. We love the interactions with our table mates and fellow gamblers. We had not been to the casino in quite some time. <br /><br />Tomorrow, it is back to work. After being off for a wek while mom was visiting. It is always hard to head back to work after an extended time off. oh well.<br /><br />Have a good one whatever you decide to do today&#33;<br /><br />Gail<br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-01 18:55:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262129,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 19:26:41',NULL,'','Happy New Year everyone.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-01 19:26:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262130,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 20:04:18',NULL,'','We too made it till midnight,PST, which we do most every night anyway. Then off to bed where I slept like a rock.  Got up at 9:15 to walk the dog.<br /><br />Being called for breakfast now and watch the recorded Parade. <br /><br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-01 20:04:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262134,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 21:35:58',NULL,'','Welcome to 2008.  Hope all of us work to make it the best year yet.  Greg went to sleep before 10:00, but got up around 11:00 and we both made it past midnight, with the traditional kiss as the ball dropped.  It has been quite a few years since we were both up at the drop of the ball.  I actually stayed up until around 3:00 watching tv and then really slept in this morning.  I did not get up until a little after 11:00.  He was up bright and early as he is atv&#39;ing today with some of his friends.  I am going to get dressed and go to the grocery store and get some healthier foods as I am determined to eat better this year.  I am not making any formal resolutions, just going to try and do the things I know I should.  I did get the ornaments off the tree, but still have to pack them all up and also store away all of my nutcrackers and my nativity scene.  We have no snow forecast for the next 5 days and starting tomorrow, it is supposed to get in the 40&#39;s for a few days, so maybe some of this will melt before we get dumped on again on Monday.  Only 4 more months of winter&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, I am going to go get myself together and get out there in the world...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-01 21:35:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262138,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 22:13:14',NULL,'','Happy New Year, everyone&#33;<br /><br />We celebrated by having a fire in the fireplace and watching a couple of movies.  We stopped the movie at midnight and made one drink, a creme brulee martini, ala Celebrity Cruises, lol,  and watched the ball come down.    <br /><br />We were supposed to get together with friends, but I wasn&#39;t feeling well, so we canceled.  It was a nice quiet night at home.  I had a nice long letter to all, but somehow lost it, so I will just wish everyone the best and happiest, and healthiest, and most blessed year ever, to all our Cruise Crazies and their loved ones&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-01 22:13:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262143,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-01 23:10:22',NULL,'','Happy New Year to you all<br /><br />had snow storm all night and is still snowing ugh I help shoving the snow off the driveway it was complete covered we got like 12 inches over night will get like 3 more inches later in the day BOY i am lucky that i stay the night at parents house got stuck because the driveway was complete covered  lucky Pappy was with me whew ha&#33;<br />Pappy is doing great  i am sure i might have to stay with them one more day OY <br />have good day to you all <br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-01 23:10:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262155,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 01:53:29',NULL,'','We actually made it until midnight too - had the usual kiss then sent Dh off to the guest room so he could sleep (my coughing keeps us both awake lol).<br /><br />He left for work early this morning so today I am just puttering and sputtering lol.  <br /><br />Very dreary here today  -  but not raining yet.<br /><br />Tomorrow we hope to get out and do some shopping - but will see what the morning brings.<br /><br />Take care all and <br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b><i><!--coloro:#CC0000--><span style=\"color:#CC0000\"><!--/coloro-->HAPPY 2008&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></i></b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-02 01:53:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262174,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 03:57:04',NULL,'','Howdy,<br /><br />Well today was my last day of freedom for a while&#33;&#33;  Tomorrow I start work with a bang.  I work from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm and then go across town for my monthly haircut at 7 pm.  I&#39;ll only get home after 8 pm... and hopefully hubby will have dinner on the table for us.  Gucci&#39;s not going to know what&#39;s happened... I&#39;ve been home with her this whole year of her little life&#33;<br /><br />So guys I won&#39;t be on the boards as much as I&#39;d like to - but I will check in whenever I can.<br /><br />Nighty Night&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-02 03:57:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262195,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 04:19:31',NULL,'','Jackie<br />Long day for you. Before you know it you will be in the swing of the new schedule.  We will all missing your posts but sure do understand. Tony is a good guy and I am sure he will fix you a good meal.  <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 />Take care.... hugs, g','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-02 04:19:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262196,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 04:21:51',NULL,'','Sue...stay safe in that snowstorm...Cheryl, too, you are sure getting your share of snow in Denver again this year.<br /><br />Jen...get well soon.  I have had an allergic asthma from cigarette smoke but never had to deal with asthma on a daily basis.  It must be miserable for you.  Take care of yourself.  Hugs&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...good luck with the new job...sounds like a long day tomorrow.  Hope Gucci will adjust well.  Our little pets do get used to our being home with them.  My kitty-cats are very spoiled.  LOL','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-02 04:21:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262205,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 06:24:05',NULL,'','Jackie, you are certainly in for some long days.  Now that I have gotten used to staying up late and sleeping in, I don&#39;t think my old body or mind would adjust to that being up at the crack of dawn anymore.  You may have to resort to crockpot cooking during tax season.   I made a pot of chili for dinner - I always buy 96% lean beef just because I think it tastes better, and with all the beans I put in it and the lowfat cheese I bought to go on top, we had a healthy meal.  I don&#39;t even tell Greg when I am cooking something lowfat - he doesn&#39;t mind as long as he doesn&#39;t know and I think the chili tasted good to him after a day of atving in the snow.  Tomorrow, I am making a chicken stir fry - hope I can keep up the lowfat, healthy cooking for longer than the first week of January&#33;&#33;&#33;  As it wasn&#39;t his resolution to eat healthier, I bought hubby a key lime pie.  So, did any of you make the resolution to eat better in the coming year?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-02 06:24:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262210,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 11:26:49',NULL,'','Cheryl...that&#39;s one of my resolutions.  I&#39;ve been eating way too many sweets over the whole holiday season.  I want to get back on my diet, too.  I&#39;m thinking of trying &quot;Seattle Sutton.&quot;  It&#39;s a program where they make the food fresh and you can pick it up twice a week and refrigerate it, I think.  I need to check into it more.  The food is fresh, not like Jenny Craig or Nutri System.   Have you ever heard of them...has anyone?  I don&#39;t know anyone who has tried them...it would be good to get a few reviews first.  Hope your fibro gets better.  I&#39;m sitting here right now with those awful stabbing pains.  Don&#39;t know which is worse, the stabbing, or the muscle spasms.  LOL  Hope you have good luck with your plans to eat better.','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-02 11:26:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262213,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 13:45:47',NULL,'','Hi Ho....Hi Ho.... it&#39;s off to work I  go&#33;  <br />I&#39;m going to miss you all.... no chatting during the day - no personal computers, drat&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-02 13:45:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262214,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 13:59:51',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - January 2nd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   I just wrote a long post for today and lost it - don&#39;t know where it went and too tired to go back and retype it.  Good old Mr. Insomnia came to visit last night and I have had only about 1 hrs. sleep all night so today will be a quiet day around here.  The biggest trick will be not to nap all day today or tonight will be more of the same.<br /><br />Hope 2008 got off to a good start for everyone.   Had a nice family dinner here for Deb &amp; family and I now declare my kitchen CLOSED for the holidays.  No more 4 and 5 course meals and like the other here will try to eat healthier and lighter.  <br /><br />Jackie - good luck with the job today.  You will be a busy lady til April 16th and we will miss you here on a daily basis but know you will check in when you can.  <br /><br />Lots and lots of bad weather and heavy snows around so please be careful if and when you venture outside.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-02 13:59:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262232,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 14:43:00',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies... <br />Lots of stuff on my schedule today...need to get to the tailor for alterations on 10 prs of slacks I got during the holiday...<br />groceries and car wash... <br /><br />will check in later when i can<br />Smile .. it is your day&#33;<br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-02 14:43:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262237,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 19:12:57',NULL,'','wow I am ahead of schedule .. it&#39;s just now 9am.. i have already taken care of my metro pass for January .. been to the tailors to have some trousers hemmed..<br /><br />Grocery store is last on my list.... wonder what to do with te REST of my day..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-02 19:12:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262250,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 20:25:08',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />took pappy out but had to shoved out the grass spot for him i just got more snow this morning and now it is party sunny and no snow whew <br />i am getting tired of going to my parents to use their computer i can&#39;t wait to get my new cord i don&#39;t know when it will arrive  ugh <br /><br />have good day all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-02 20:25:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262251,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 20:26:25',NULL,'','Dang Joey,.... what did ya do shoot yourself out of a cannon.....your moving today.... GOOD JOB...i also added a topic today Joey you always have the ideas for questions...<br /><br />10 pairs LOL ...thats alot....do all go with you great looking jacket<br /><br />well i have been sticking to my resolution to keep going to the gym and do my swimming...i did my 45 to hour swimming them steam room and then whirlpool...<br /><br />Jackie you will get into it... just till April... Gucci i think has kinda gotten to use to being left alone for a while...but they do get lonely....i always have to have the toys.. and i have gotten to not making a big deal when i leave and just walk out... you know i use to go be good for mommy etc... but i just walk out now...and don&#39;t say anything<br /><br />Shari... glad to see you around again.. no more grammy time now...i know its hard to not have her... but it does make ya realize how much work it was .....<br /><br />Cheryl sorry to hear you owies have flamed up... like you said it was probably all the hustle of the hoidays.. did Scotty just have a blast christmas morning... i laugh every time i see socks now LOL LOL thats just killed me...<br /><br />Jenn sorry to hear about the asthma... and you had been doing pretty well after the birds were gone...boy you and hubby have had the yuckies for a while ... <br /><br />well till later gators....<br /><br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-02 20:26:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262256,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 21:07:00',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262251:date=Jan 2 2008, 10&#58;26 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 2 2008, 10&#58;26 AM) [snapback]262251[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Dang Joey,.... what did ya do shoot do all go with you great looking jacket<br /><br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /> <br /><br />Tonia EVERYTHING goes with new zealand lambskin <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-02 21:07:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262259,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 21:10:16',NULL,'','National and International inquires Please.... <br /><br />how much do you think is fair to pay per leg for alterations..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-02 21:10:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262275,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 22:20:08',NULL,'','About &#036;5.50 per leg, at least in LV.  <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','2008-01-02 22:20:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262276,1845,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 22:40:27',NULL,'','Start of the New Year thought that I would try and find the time to drop by again&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />So Hello to all of my old friends here and Hello to all the new members that have signed on&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />ps I have a tailor here that hems pants at &#036;8 for the pair.','hamster92256','hamster92256','2008-01-02 22:40:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262280,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 23:10:02',NULL,'','Chris, it was so nice to see you here on the Dock.  Wish you and Karen could drop by more often.  Sorry, I can&#39;t help you out on that Joey, I have never had anything altered, I always just do it myself.   Shari, I have never heard of Seattle Sutton - is it nationwide or just in your area?  I had gone to Walgreen&#39;s yesterday and bought a lot of Christmas stuff as it was 75% off - last night, I kept thinking about those elf hats and huge stockings and thoguht that just MAYBE I will have more grandchildren SOMEDAY so I should go back and get more.  That was my first stop of the day - they only had 2 of the large stocking left so I got those and bought all 5 of the remaining elf hats (I am being optimistic&#33;&#33;&#33;).  Greg goes back to the office tomorrow so I hope to get all traces of Christmas decoraitons dealt with then.  Well, need to go start cutting up all those veggies for my chicken stir fry - have a great day everyone...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-02 23:10:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262281,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-02 23:15:04',NULL,'','Ed..... Chris.....wow david thought the guy i took them too high.. (the same guy that did our tuxes) Can&#39;t wait to show hime the responses....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-02 23:15:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262319,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 02:37:14',NULL,'','When I left for work this morning it was 8 degrees.  This weekend it is supposed to be 50-60.  No wonder everyone has colds.<br /><br />Well we got the holidays over.  Next big event is a cruise March 2nd&#33;  I&#39;m ready&#33;  <br /><br />Hope everyone has recovered from the holidays.  It was alot more fun when I was young&#33;  Come to think of it alot of things were more fun when I was young&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-03 02:37:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262341,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 06:30:29',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://www.wvmetronews.com/images/WV%20logo%20large.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->West Virginia 48 -Oklahoma 28<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-03 06:30:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262352,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 08:05:03',NULL,'','I watched the game Joey.  They killed &quot;em  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/excl.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":excl:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"excl.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-03 08:05:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262354,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 08:34:02',NULL,'','The day is almost over and I am just stopping by to say good night....worked and didn&#39;t get home till 8PM...but I am not on call tonight and OFF tomorrow with NO call....whatever will I do with myself.  I work Friday, then I am off after 5PM until Tuesday at 9AM....I don&#39;t know what I am going to do with all that time....I&#39;m already looking at weekend getaways.  I suppose I could do something practical ( horrors ), like go through boxes, throw away junk, get some clothes ready for Good Will.  I would so much prefer going<br />up to Napa or maybe Lake Tahoe or anywhere since a cruise isn&#39;t possible.<br /><br />See you guys and gals manana.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-03 08:34:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262355,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 10:08:35',NULL,'','Hi everyone...<br /><br />Can&#39;t wait for the coming warm-up at the end of the week.  We&#39;ve had below zero wind chills.  It&#39;s 5 degrees right now without the wind chill.  brrrr  We are supposed to go up to a high of around 35-38 this weekend.  That would be nice.  lol <br />Went to the doctor today...I&#39;m starting the New Year off with bronchitis and a sinus infection.  Think I will take some rest time for a couple of days.  All the celebrating for the holidays must have done me in.  LOL  Still need to get the tree down, though.<br /><br />Cheryl...Seattle Sutton has distributors in 9 states and the rest the food can be ordered online at their website.  I&#39;m still checking into it.  I think they&#39;re expensive, though...don&#39;t know if hubby will want to do it.<br /><br />Joey...I think that is a good price for your alterations.  I pay more than that for my slacks to be altered.  I only take them in to a tailor when it&#39;s dress clothes for a cruise or wedding, etc.  <br /><br />Tonia...thank you.  Yes...it&#39;s hard to see little Izzy go to day care, but, I&#39;m sure they will love her and take good care of her...she&#39;s a good baby.  I will still get to babysit when the girls&#39; mom and dad go out to dinner, etc.  Grammy and Grampy will still have babysiting, but not every day.  LOL<br /><br />Hi Chris..Happy New Year&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, EVERYONE&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-03 10:08:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262358,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 13:11:49',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663300--><span style=\"color:#663300\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - January 3rd <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <br /><br />Good morning Crazies....bitter cold morning here in Pa. with wind chills down around -20 below so it looks like I will be tackeling the Christmas decorations today.  I definately won&#39;t be venturing outside too soon.  By Sunday it is supposed to be in the 50&#39;s - and we wonder why everyone is sick&#33;<br /><br />Shari - take care of yourself.  Bronchitis is nothing to fool around with.   Hope you can relax and get to feeling better soon.<br /><br />Joey - haven&#39;t had pants hemmed in ages but last time I took Jim&#39;s pants in I noticed a belt loop that was ripped and they charged me &#036;4 to put about 2 stitches in it which I thought was high.   You will certainly be well dressed on your cruises with all those new pants and that new jacket.  I know you have had some heart issues Joey but have you ever had a Nuclear stress test.  I have to go for one next week and am quite frankly terrified over the fact that they will be injecting radioactive chemicals into me.  The nurse telling me &quot;you should be just fine&quot; somehow didn&#39;t comfort me much.<br /><br />Cheryl - did the tooth fairy make it to Scotty&#39;s house?   Once our Paige found out the TF paid big bucks she spent all her time wiggling the other teeth trying to get them out too.   lol    Sorry your fibro is acting up - hope you are doing better today.  Enjoy having the house to yourself again once Greg goes back to work.  <br /><br />Tonia - when do you go back to work?   I&#39;m sure you have had enough of being home all the time.  You New Years Resolution not to break any bones sound like a real good one.<br /><br />Maria - hope you had a nice visit with all your friends and relatives.  Before you know it you will be cruising.  <br /><br />Carmen - enjoy your time off.  Being practical doesn&#39;t sound like very much fun - Napa or Lake Tahor sounds much more interesting.<br /><br />Steve - glad you are all recovered from the weekend and everything definately was much more fun when I was younger but getting that SS check every month does perk me up a bit.  lol<br /><br />Carmen - hope you are doing OK and feeling better now that the injections for your back are over.  Hopefully you are still getting relief from them.<br /><br />Ed - nearly time for your trip.  Let us know when you get those docs.  <br /><br />Jackie - hope your first day at work went well.  We missed you here.  <br /><br />Well time to get Jim up and moving - he will not be happy to go out this AM.    <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile as you go about your business.  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-03 13:11:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262367,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 14:29:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262358:date=Jan 3 2008, 03&#58;11 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 3 2008, 03&#58;11 AM) [snapback]262358[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />I know you have had some heart issues Joey but have you ever had a Nuclear stress test. I have to go for one next week and am quite frankly terrified over the fact that they will be injecting radioactive chemicals into me. The nurse telling me &quot;you should be just fine&quot; somehow didn&#39;t comfort me much.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Lou.....Yes I have had the Nuclear stress .. my doc opted because i couldn&#39;t do the &quot;normal test&quot; ........ there is a doctor there at all time...... the technician is an expert.....<br /><br /><br /><br />Bottom line is they race the heart thru stimulation using drugs...... I hate to agree with doctors ... but yeah ...don&#39;t worry ... you will be fine&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />How about them Mountaineers&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />Have my annual physical this morning.. no coffee until i return... which like MacArthur will be soon...<br /><br /><br /><br />Smile guys...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-03 14:29:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262391,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 14:44:24',NULL,'','WOW&#33;  Woke up to 29 degrees in Tampa this morning, brrrrrrr, but I&#39;m enjoying the 2 day change :)<br /><br />Well I survived the first day..... Left at 7 am and returned home at 8:15 pm.<br /><br />Hope you all have a wonderful day&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-03 14:44:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262419,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 16:35:34',NULL,'','Thanks Joey - I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll be fine - just a little anxious.  Don&#39;t like the idea of them &quot;stressing out&quot; my heart. My Dr. told me to avoid stress.  It&#39;s just good to hear it from someone who has had the test - not the tech who administers it and says &quot;no problem&quot;<br /><br />Good luck with your physical this morning.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-03 16:35:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262420,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 16:54:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262419:date=Jan 3 2008, 06&#58;35 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 3 2008, 06&#58;35 AM) [snapback]262419[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Thanks Joey - I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll be fine - just a little anxious. Don&#39;t like the idea of them &quot;stressing out&quot; my heart.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />to be honest with you I had the same exact emotions.... it&#39;s normal<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-03 16:54:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262421,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 17:35:08',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />The year started off with a bang here at work, so I haven’t had much time to check in, so much to catch up with. <br />Mary Lou, good luck with your test next week.<br />Jenn, sorry to hear about your asthma, I hope you are feeling better.  I know how you are feeling, I have asthma too and just managed to get it under control after years of going to the emergency room on a regular basis.<br />Jackie good luck with your new job, you do have some long hours.<br />Shari, I hope you are feeling much better today, I also have a sinus infection, taking prednisone, which works really well for me, but raises my blood sugar, so I have to keep an eye on that.<br />Cheryl, I am glad to see that you are feeling better. Scotty is so adorable.<br />Joey, good luck with your physical, which reminds me that I need to make an appointment for myself and DH.<br />Hi Maria, Sue, Steve, Ed, Tonia, Carmen, I hope you are all doing well.<br /><br />Take care everyone <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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-03 17:35:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262426,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 18:03:48',NULL,'','Good Morning all...............<br /><br />Same here as a lot of you guys.............Bitter cold and wind chills..........Not doing too much today except a hair appointment at 3..........Ken is still doing work in DD&#39;s house to get ready to sell.........The kitchen looks beautiful as does the basement...............Tomorow we go to the Jersey shore to spend the night at Ken&#39;s sister&#39;s..................brrrr.................<br /><br />Joey can&#39;t help you either with the price of alterations as I do all my own............<br /><br />Marylou.........Never had that particular stress test but did have a nuclear cat scan.........<br /><br />Shari................so sorry about your problems..Have you tried the netti pot yet? I told my sis in law about the other day and she bought it and it helped her.................<br /><br />Jackie..........wow after all that time off you are working mega hours.<br /><br />Jenn........Hope your asthma calms down. Is it weather related? My sons was excerised induced. He ran track and would have to always have his inhaler with him. Needless to say I never went to his meets Ken went with him........I couldn&#39;t stand seeing him labor to breathe for a sport..........<br /><br />Hey Carmen. Steve, Ed (I am taking good care of Crazie till she gets to you), Cheryl (sorry about your fibro)<br /><br />Oh I forgot to mention this........WE ARE SDM&#39;S...........YEAH<br /><br /><br />Take care all<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-01-03 18:03:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262438,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 19:00:36',NULL,'','Hello, hello, hello,<br /><br />Stayed up till 2AM last night, just playing around - canasta and mah jong.  My only real goal for today is<br />to finish a Jude Deveraux novel I&#39;ve been reading for about three months ( if it&#39;s not a book on tape, it takes me forever these days&#33; )...I&#39;ve only got about 15 pages left&#33;  <br /><br />Mary Lou, I know this test is anxiety provoking but, believe me, you will be VERY well monitored.  When I had mine, I started sneezing for some reason.  I had a couple of staff with me already and, instantly, about five more people appeared.  I guess they thought I was having an allergic reaction to the dye ( I was not ).<br />Anything involving the heart is always scarier, I think, and, of course, I&#39;m a nurse so I think that makes me the most difficult patient in the world.  You should have seen me at my colonoscopy ( which I did not have until I was 61 - you should have your first at 50 ).  I insisted on being awake though I did have some medication.  Both my primary care doc and the gastroenterologist were Chinese ( Drs Yan and Man ).  For some reason, that struck me as funny when I read the names on the monitor and I started laughing and saying, &quot;Yan, Man&quot; in a sing song voice.  Finally, Dr. Man began threatened to put me to sleep if I didn&#39;t stop ( I did ) and I concentrated on seeing the inside of my colon.<br /><br />Jackie, you&#39;re jumping back into work big time&#33;  No easing into it, huh?<br /><br />Hope the rest of you are doing well....not too cold or snow bound.  We are due for some foul weather out this way, rain in SF, snow in the mountains north.  I may NOT be headed to Tahoe.<br /><br />Carmen','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-03 19:00:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262449,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 19:33:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262438:date=Jan 3 2008, 09&#58;00 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 3 2008, 09&#58;00 AM) [snapback]262438[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hello, hello, hello,<br /><br />Stayed up till 2AM last night, just playing around - canasta and mah jong. <br /><br />Carmen <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Oh my i haven&#39;t played Canasta in like 25 years.... David doesn&#39;t play cards.. maybe we can challenge a another couple in Frebruary....<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-03 19:33:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262458,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 19:56:37',NULL,'','Hey Joey,<br /><br />Just see that WVU has a new &quot;Head Coach&quot; this morning&#33;&#33;  Well deserved IMHO.  <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','2008-01-03 19:56:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262459,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 20:10:33',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262458:date=Jan 3 2008, 09&#58;56 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 3 2008, 09&#58;56 AM) [snapback]262458[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hey Joey,<br /><br />Just see that WVU has a new &quot;Head Coach&quot; this morning&#33;&#33; Well deserved IMHO. <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 /> <br /><br />To be honest Ed I don&#39;t know him from a can of blue paint... but when Pat White said he was returning next year ....and then.. after the game while accepting hisoffensive player of the game award he said.... &quot; i speak for all of the team when I say Coach Stew should be the head coach&quot;.. <br /><br /> <br /><br />I gotta tell you That was good enough for me... after all who knows him better than the squad?<br /><br /> <br /><br />appearently it was enough for the schools administration as well......  plus they got him really cheap..LOL <br /><br /> <br /><br />The win over OK should mean WVU ends the season in the top 5...... my personal feeling is ... they will be number 5.... <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-03 20:10:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262495,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 22:12:19',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />We&#39;re on our way to a warm up.  It&#39;s now 22 degrees above zero.  Can&#39;t wait till it gets into the 30s.  LOL<br /><br />Battling the bronchitis and sinus stuff so i think it&#39;s time for the nap now.  Still didn&#39;t get the tree down, but it&#39;s so pretty this year, I can still enjoy it for awhile.  lol<br /><br />MaryLou...thanks for the well wishes.  I had the test you are taking, too.  I was really scared to have that test, too, and my doctor really wanted me to, so I did it.  As the others say, they really monitor you and are right there with you, and a doctor is close by at all times.  It&#39;s really not bad...when they get your heart rate as high as they want, it may be uncomfortable for just a few seconds, and they drop your heart rate down again right away.  My mom said that when she had it done she would rather do that than the walking stress test, anyday.  I won&#39;t say that I liked it, but it really wasn&#39;t bad.  I think the worst part is being so nervous about it beforehand...I was really nervous about having it, too.  Try to stay as calm as you can, and ask questions about everything they&#39;re doing, if they don&#39;t tell you...they told me everything they were doing...they were great.  I&#39;ll say a prayer for you that you will relax and it will go really well and fast, and the outcome is good.  Hope I helped and didn&#39;t scare you more. <br /><br />Carmen (Mercedes)...thanks for the well wishes.  I hope you are feeling better real soon.<br /><br />Maria...I hadn&#39;t had time to check into the neti-pot and even lost the web site that you posted to show how it works.  If you still have it I would appreciate getting it again.  My doctor even recommended that I do that since I have cronic allergies and sinus troubles.  <br /><br />Carmen (RSANE)...that&#39;s too funny about the colonoscopy.  lol  <br /><br /><br />Hi to everyone&#33;  Hope you&#39;re having a good day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-03 22:12:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262500,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 22:56:04',NULL,'','<br />That would be fun, Joey....I love yahoo canasta...used to play for hours but, somehow, get distracted with things like cruisecrazies, etc.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-03 22:56:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262502,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 23:00:31',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies.  Shari, enjoy the &quot;warm-up&quot; as we know it won&#39;t be long lived.  We are in one right now also and it is supposed to last until Monday when another snowstorm is forecast to move thru.  I sure wish Spring would hurry up and get here&#33;&#33;&#33;  Maria, my MIL bought one of the netti pots and said it really helped - she had been having sinus problems for about 6 months and said it made a huge difference.  Mary Lou, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  When is it that you are having the test done?  Yes, the tooth fairy visited Scotty and left him &#036;5, but then daddy needed a &#036;5 the next morning, so had to trade the munchkin a &#036;10 bill for his five - with the &#036;5 he got from me, he ended up with &#036;15 for that tooth.   Has anyone played that new Cruise IQ game yet?  We got ours some time ago, but Greg isn&#39;t a &quot;game player&quot; and will only pay when we have company, and none of our friends here in town are &quot;cruisers&quot;.  Well, the buzzer just went off on the dryer so I had better get those clothes out and the next load in....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-03 23:00:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262504,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 23:05:06',NULL,'','Joey,<br /><br />Yesterday was the first time in my life (I think) that I ever watched a West, By God, Virginia play, so I don&#39;t know the Coach either.  But, I liked his style during and after the game.<br /><br />You have to understand that I grew up in Pittsburgh and there are not many WVU fans in that area.<br /><br />Will be looking for the final rankings.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-03 23:05:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262518,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-03 23:57:49',NULL,'','Hi all - up and around today - plan on doing some shopping - restocking the larder LOL.<br /><br />Back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-03 23:57:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262519,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 00:13:54',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262504:date=Jan 3 2008, 01&#58;05 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 3 2008, 01&#58;05 PM) [snapback]262504[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey,<br />You have to understand that I grew up in Pittsburgh  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->backyard brawl...... <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-04 00:13:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262528,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 02:13:09',NULL,'','hey you all<br /><br />well today was kinda a lazy day... <br /><br />my joints can feel the rain coming... Cheryl the rain we are getting will be your way soon... boy the next time the doctor pulls a tooth , i want your tooth fairy ... or i will send the tooth to you and have the fairy send me the 15 &#036; LOL LOL ...<br /><br />had to run to costco grab a few things and get gas .. costco gas is cheaper then outside most of the time...then grabbed a pizza that was dinner ...<br /><br />Joey congrats on the bowl game score.. hey what about south america 2009 ???? <br /><br />Jackie i know the feeling.. i start back monday 3-11 for about 3 weeks.. then back to my graveyard schedue...midnight to 0845 ... wed thurs off i like weekdays off...so i am happy...<br /><br />Shari sorry ya got the yuckies.....wow 20 degreees.. and i am complaining about 55... gezzzz i am a big baby<br /><br />Marylou... just remember we will all be there with ya and have you in our thoughts...next week...<br /><br />Maria .. when do you guys cruise ??? <br /><br />well off to have a piece of banana cream pie <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-04 02:13:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262529,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 02:26:52',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262528:date=Jan 3 2008, 04&#58;13 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 3 2008, 04&#58;13 PM) [snapback]262528[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br /> <br /><br /> Joey congrats on the bowl game score.. hey what about south america 2009 ???? <br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Depends on the time of year...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-04 02:26:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262530,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 02:49:28',NULL,'','i was thinking sept oct......','terumim','terumim','2008-01-04 02:49:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262531,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 03:41:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262530:date=Jan 3 2008, 04&#58;49 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 3 2008, 04&#58;49 PM) [snapback]262530[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> i was thinking sept oct...... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />hmmmm sounds like a possibility&#33;&#33;   at least its right time of year...... <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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-04 03:41:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262535,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 04:20:42',NULL,'','Mary Lou, don&#39;t be afraid.  I&#39;ve had 2 Nuclear Stress tests.  Mine sounds a little different to others.  They bring this nuclear stuff and inject it - no side effects and it&#39;s completely out of your system in a few hours. Just a regular stick in the arm.  You then wait in a waiting room for it to circulate through the body/heart etc.  Then they put me in some type of an X-Ry machine where the dye shows what they are looking for - comfortable machine.  Then  they put me on the treadmill with all the monitoring stuff attached to me this is the part I don&#39;t like.... I  guess that&#39;s why they call it a stress test.  That&#39;s it - no big deal.  Don&#39;t be concerned.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-04 04:20:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262544,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 05:42:24',NULL,'','Another cold, windy day.  Work load is light this time of year, I&#39;m enjoying the slower pace.  Won&#39;t last long&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Don&#39;t worry about the test.  You will be in good hands and all your CuriseCrazie friends will be pulling for you&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-04 05:42:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262549,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 07:25:34',NULL,'','Jackie,<br /><br />My nuclear stress test was identical to yours, based on your description.  The first time I went they injected me and about 20 minutes the building lost all power.  So I got to go home and come back the next day and get re-injected.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> <br /><br />You&#39;re right not a big deal.  Pretty expensive as I remember, even with insurance.<br /><br />Just had an ultrasound today, but they would not tell me if its a boy or a girl  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-04 07:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262550,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 08:16:55',NULL,'','Wow - great day shopping - I found all sorts of Christmas stuff at 75% off - too terrific to resist.  I&#39;m all ready for next year lol.<br /><br />Mary Lou - Dh had that test too - no problems - but I did spot a sign at the doctors office that said if you are going to cross the border you will need a note from the MD.  And we did cross and we did need the note - their tester lit up like a Christmas tree.  Pretty cool lol.<br /><br />Skipper - any weird cravings  <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 />Off to games for abit then to bed - busy day  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-04 08:16:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262656,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 13:52:18',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#336666--><span style=\"color:#336666\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - January 4th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - tried twice to get the Dock started this morning and it won&#39;t post.  Can&#39;t figure out why but if it works with my laptop guess the problem is with my desktop.<br /><br />Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement about my stress test.  By Tuesday morning I will be completely stressed out but ready for the test.  I&#39;m sure it will all be fine.<br /><br />Joey - how was your check-up yesterday?  Hope all is well with you.<br /><br />Going to try and post this now and see if it goes through.  If so I will be back later on to catch up with everyone but now need to get Jim up and moving.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-04 13:52:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262674,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 15:39:18',NULL,'','Well my post from my laptop went through so lets try the decktop again.   Got Jim off to work and have a quiet day planned til I pick up the grandkids at 3:30.  Since I inadvertently gave Michael his birthday gift along with his Christmas gifts and his birthday is Sunday I guess I will be hitting the mall at some point today - but not until it warms up a bit.  It&#39;s  15 out right now with -7 wind chills.  By Monday it is supposed to be in the low 60&#39;s and I just heard they are having snow flurries in parts of Florida.  Go figure&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Again, thanks for all your kind words and encouragement on the stress test.  I will be going bright and early Tuesday morning (have to be in hospital by 7:15 - test scheduled for 8) - wish it was today so I could get it over with.   I do know I will not be getting on any treadmill - been there - done that and couldn&#39;t stay on long enought for them to get a good reading.  That is why Dr. wants this one done.<br /><br />Jenn - I will try not to cross any borders after my test on Tuesday.  Thanks for the warning.  That was too funny about Hugh setting off the testers at the border.  75% off is my type of shopping.  I actually bought a couple more Santa figurines yesterday at %75 but haven&#39;t sprung them on Jim yet.   lol<br /><br />Ed - this hospital has one chance with me.  If the power goes off I will take it as a sign from above and high-tail it out of there for good.   lol   Wish they would just do an ultrasound - that is a snap.<br /><br />Jackie - how is little Gucci managing with you gone all day?  Is she happy to see you or does she give you the cold shoulder when you get home.  (Our dog used to ignore us after we left him for any period of time)<br /><br />Tonia - Do you start back to work next week?  I&#39;m sure you are anxious to get back into a routine - or are you not looking forward to returning to the work force.<br /><br />Carmen (M) - Hope things quiet down at work for you.   <br /><br />Carmen &reg; - enjoy your weekend off.  What have you decided to do with your free time?<br /><br />Sue - hope you get your computer cable soon - we miss you.<br /><br />Cheryl - enjoy your quiet time at home with Greg back to work.  <br /><br />Sheryl - We miss you on the dock and are waiting to hear about your Explorer cruise and your visit with you son and his family.   Hope you had a great time.  <br /><br />Gail, Steve, Joey, Shari  and all my other Crazie friends - make today special and share a smile.  Most of all - Stay warm.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-04 15:39:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262675,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 15:58:38',NULL,'','Good Morning and Happy Friday to everyone:<br /><br />Another cold morning, I could really enjoy a cruise to the Caribbean right about now. lol  I hope everyone is feeling better today.  Nothing much planned for the weekend, except taking the Christmas decorations down.<br />I have a lot of stuff to do here at work today, so I will check in later.<br />Take care and have a great weekend <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-04 15:58:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262680,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 16:17:32',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies....<br /><br />Doctors appointment went well.. all were pleased <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> .......he was pleased which means I was pleased.. and now David is pleased... so <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 />California is expecting a major storm this weekend....as much as two - 3 feet of snow in the mountains.. I only mention this because the weather normally moves east.... hang on guys.... here comes another one...<br /><br />Hope everyone hads a great day&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-04 16:17:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262687,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 16:39:31',NULL,'','Joey - Congrats on the good report from the Dr.   It&#39;s always a pleasure to leave their office with everyone happy.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-04 16:39:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262690,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 16:45:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262687:date=Jan 4 2008, 06&#58;39 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 4 2008, 06&#58;39 AM) [snapback]262687[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> It&#39;s always a pleasure to leave their office with everyone happy. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /> <br /><br /> Isnt it though.... just like when you will leave the doctors next week &#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\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-04 16:45:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262693,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 17:02:23',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />sorry not been here yesterday the temptures was awful and it was in single degrees before i was suppose to come over to my parents it was <br />-10 eek so i decide not to go out excpet taking Pappy out that all  and now am at my parents again  i know but it is free than using the library <br />Pappy loves to be at the Grandparents to hang out hehe  since i am there guess mom and i would go out shopping i love shopping <br />have good day all <br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-04 17:02:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262697,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 17:29:29',NULL,'','Hello crazies...<br /><br />I don&#39;t relish going out today - it is storming like crazy in the bay area....pouring rain and wind gusts.  Looks like I won&#39;t be venturing out anywhere.  One of my four co-workers called and begged me to take her Saturday night call shift as her husband, a deputy at the jail, has to work mandatory overtime and she had no one to stay with the kids, so that totally interrupts my time - whoops, she just called me now and isn&#39;t coming in to work today so I will be along.  Don&#39;t know what we have scheduled but I&#39;m not sure anyone will brave this weather, anyway.<br /><br />So, it looks like I will try to work on cleaning  out boxes and papers, etc...but, knowing me, I&#39;ll spend far too much time here on the computer&#33;<br /><br />Will try to check in from the office.<br /><br />Everyone stay warm and dry this weekend and have a little fun.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-04 17:29:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262722,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-04 20:14:19',NULL,'','Still slow at work so will post earlier today.<br /><br />Just washed my jeep after 5 snow storms.  I can see out the back window now&#33;<br /><br />Going to the kids house tonight for a grandson&#39;s birthday party.  I&#39;m getting so old I don&#39;t rember how old he is&#33;  12, I think.<br /><br />Mary Lou... Will be thinking of you Tuesday&#33;  I have to have a colonoscopy every three years.  The Doctor is a good friend of ours and always has a little chit chat before the procedure begins.  At the last one he says &quot;Weel, lets get to the bottom of this&#33;&quot;  Nothing worse than a proctologist with a bad jokes&#33;<br /><br />Joey...Glad to hear your check up went well.<br /><br />Have a great day all.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-04 20:14:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262730,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 00:54:26',NULL,'','hey everyone<br /><br />well getting ready for the rain we are suppose to get..got all my running around done today so i don&#39;t have to get out tomorrow... thinking about beef stew since its going to be raining...Carmen you can have all the rain if ya want it LOL <br /><br />got the toes done today... i have tangerine toes today LOL ...<br /><br />well this is my last weekend before the work schedule starts monday ... 3-11 for about 3 weeks then i start my new graveyard midnight to 0845.. yaaaaaaa... i will be happy to get back to some kinda schedule again.. and Gary will be able to lose some weight...but the good thing after the 3 weeks .. i still have my wed, thrus off which i like...<br /><br />OK has anyone seen the quaker oats rice cake commericial shes hitting the GPS , telling it suppose to keep her away from donuts and goodies stores  and then grabs a rice cake and munching down on it... then passes a EAT CAKE here sign.. and looks back and says what was that LOL LOL as she munchs on the rice cake ... ok its probably not as funny in type as in commericial buts its so funny LOL ....<br /><br />Sue good to see ya ... hope ya get your cable soon... so you don&#39;t have to run over to mom and dad <br /><br />well off to have a cup of tea ... i got a sample of acai greeen tea so i am going to try it.. <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-05 00:54:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262735,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 02:33:52',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies - dull and windy today but the rain is holding off.  Dh managed to get all the outside decorations and inflatables inside to dry off from yesterdays downpour.  Still a couple on the roof but have to wait til things dry out a bit more.<br /><br />Nothing much on tap for the next few days - a couple of craft projects but that&#39;s pretty much it.  Can&#39;t wait to get back with my littles  - I think they make me feel young - unless it&#39;s just going to school that does it lol.<br /><br />Watched to noon news - all that trouble in Kenya - looks really bad over there.<br /><br />And on the local front - a father and son skied out onto a clearly marked out of bounds area and started an avalanche.  Luckily they survived but they are being charged for the rescue costs.  It&#39;s about time they started charging these idiots that ignore the rules.<br /><br />Another similar instance at Whistler Mountain (where many of the 2010 Olympic events will be held) two young men skied out of bounds, again ignoring the warnings, and one died in the avalanche they caused.  The police are charging the young man with a number of things and may even charge him with the death of his friend.  Will be interesting to see how that one plays out.  Of course the man&#39;s parents think he has &quot;suffered enough&quot;.  These people never think that it&#39;s volunteers that are called for rescues and they lay their lives o the line every time.<br /><br /><br />That&#39;s my rant - I feel so much better now.<br /><br />Off to games  ....  take care all .... and no skiing out of bounds LOL.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-05 02:33:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262760,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 05:11:27',NULL,'','Hi everyone... just a quick check in today.  Been pretty busy. Tomorrow is my little Jacob&#39;s 2nd b-day . where does the time go. Can not wait to see him and his glee when he blows out the candles and opens gifts.  He is starting to talk but often has conversations in his &quot;own talk&quot; that surely means something to him but we still can not totally interpret. It is s cute when  I talk to him on the phone. He is so excited to hear my voice. Can you tell  that i am a proud Nana.<br /><br />Mary Lou, I wanted to tell you not to worry about your cardiac stress test. I am a nuclear medicine technologist and in our lab we do about 12-15 patients a day. Most people are scared when they come in and then afterwards tell us it was not bad at all. There are several different types of nuclear stress testing and it sounds like your doc has ordered  nuclear stress test that utilizes a medicine to &quot;stress the heart&quot;.  This is all done in a very controlled manner and is no danger to you.  There are about 3 different kinds of medicines that are used for this kind of testing. Dobutomine, Adenosine or persantine.  Each one is administered a little differently and works in a slightly different way to stress.  If you have questions about a specific type that your doctor has mentioned to you , PM me and I will be glad to give you more info.  The nuclear part of the testing is simply two sets of images. One set looks at the blood flow to your heart muscle in a resting state and is usually performed prior to stress testing. A radiopharmaceutical is administered and after a short wait time, the images are acquired. You will be asked to lie on your back with your arms raised over your head- then the camera rotates around your chest area. At peak stress the 2nd radiopharmaceutical injection takes place. This material fixes in your heart at peak stress which allows the imaging to look at what the blood flow to your heart muscle looks like when under stress. A comparison is made between the two sets of images to determine if there are any areas of the heart that are not getting enough blood flow.  The radiopharmaceuticals will not make you feel any differently. The radiation exposure to you is often not any more than some xray or CT scans. It is just a different way of imaging.  Nuclear medicine imaging looks at the physiological functioning of different organs whereas other imaging modalities look at anatomy. Each kind of testing has its purpose. Don&#39;t be scared... this is a very good test and it is one of the least invasive ways to to evaluate what is going on.  take care... I hope my explanation helped and did not make you more anxious. <br /><br />Joey, glad your check up was a good one. <br />Tonia, good luck going back to work<br />Jackie, how are you surviving work? <br />To everyone else- have a great weekend&#33;<br /><br />Gail<br /><br />ok guys... got to run but did want to spend a little time checking in.','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-05 05:11:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262761,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 06:01:50',NULL,'','Hello Crazies.  I am checking in later than normal - been a busy day.  Greg went back to work yesterday for the first time in 2 weeks and then ended up having to take today off to take care of some things around here.  I went to see a new dr. today - our insurance changed on January 1st and because of that I had to change drs.  I had been going to the other one since we moved here 15 yrs. ago.  When he walked into the examine room, I took one look at him and said &quot;I am sure you know who I think you look like&quot;.  He laughed and said, yeah I get that all the time.  He could have played Santa with no padding or disguise.  Had the white hair, long white beard, was &quot;rotund&quot; and even had the santa glasses which he keep pushed down to the end of his nose.  He was very personable and I felt very comfortable with him, so that took away my apprehension of having to change physicians.  Now as long as he knows his stuff, we will be fine&#33;&#33;&#33;  Sounds like everyone is getting high winds right now.  Wish it would blow some of our snow away, but that doesn&#39;t seem to be happening.  Well, off to watch the news with hubby - hope you all have a wonderful weekend.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-05 06:01:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262765,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 07:08:17',NULL,'','ok  i made my air reservations from san diego to paris for NOV 20th 2008<br /><br />AM I EXCITED OR WHAT OMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA<br /><br />AND ONLY PAID 573 TOTAL YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ONE WAY<br /><br />OK I JUST HAD TO TELL SOMEONE YAAAAAAAAAA<br /><br />( sorry was a little excited )<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-05 07:08:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262771,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 12:23:55',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333399--><span style=\"color:#333399\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - January 5th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to the first weekend of 2008.  Tomorrow is Michael&#39;s b&#39;day so we will be having a big family dinner tonigh in a new restaurant about 1/2 hour from here.  If it lives half way up to it&#39;s hype it should be a nice night - italian food served family style.    There will be 12 of us for dinner.   I&#39;ll report back tomorrow.  At least I won&#39;t have to cook or clean up afterwards.  The undecorating from the holidays is going so slow but all least I have some of my more fragile pieces wrapped and put away.  Jim is off next week and we are expecting warmer weather so eventually it will get done.  <br /><br />Gail - thanks so much for the detailed information.  Hearing it from someone who does it everyday really helps.  If I have any questions I will PM you but my Dr. has ordered an &quot;any chemical - non-exercise - nuclear stress test.&quot;  She said they could better make the final decision on what to use.   <br /><br />Tonia - congrats on getting your flight for Paris.  That is a major hurdle and now it is done and out of the way.  Sounds like you got a good deal.<br /><br />Cheryl - good luck with your new Dr.  It&#39;s always hard to change once you have someone you really trust and who takes good care of you.   <br /><br />Jenn - you can rant anytime you like.  That&#39;s what we are here for and we all do it once in a while.  Maybe if they hit these fools in their wallets they will finally wake up and realize how much they are jeopardizing their lives and the lives of others.<br /><br />Maria - it&#39;s finally here - you are going on a cruise this week.  Enjoy<br /><br />Started working on my file cabinet yesterday and this computer room looks like a cyclone came through it so I&#39;d better get back to work and see if I can make some order out of all this.  (Isn&#39;t nervous energy wonderful&#33;&#33;)Time to move all the 2007 files that need keeping down into the basement and make room for the 2008  files plus all my travel folders have taken over too many drawers here.  I&#39;ll have to think of a different way to keep them.   <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great weekend.   Make today special and I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-05 12:23:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262785,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 15:36:50',NULL,'','OK Can&#39;t sleep... been up since 0200 AM ITS NOW 0520 ... gezzzzzzzzzz..just made a cup of tea maybe that will help, i really need to go buy those books i have been wanting for times like this...<br /><br />i can&#39;t really do anything tht makes noise or i wake up Gary... it started raining about midnight... we have wind also.. i can hear our flag flapping the wind....suppose to rain all day into tomorrow... rain on the football game...<br /><br />Marylou the restaurant sounds good... i like sevice like that... i think it was in PA they served in a restaurantfamily style and it was really good...because if you like more of this more then that you can service yourself...Happy Birthday Michael....hey hows TJ ... hes over the yuckies by now right....<br /><br />Cheryl..i bet you started to laugh when you met the new doctor, to bad it wasn&#39;t before christmas LOL , you could have asked him &quot; can i give you my grandson&#39;s gift list &quot; LOL /// but it sounds like your get along...i know my day is coming my doctor has been my doc for 20 years ... just like the girl who does my nails 15, the girl that does my hair 12.... the newest is my toe girl... i have only been with her a year... my other lady just disappeared... i had appointment and she never showed up again... i assume she moved on....<br /><br />Jenn that just showes how people think they can do their own thing,,, forgetting about safety...its so sad when i hear about that...i understand your anger....are you feeling better ??<br /><br /> Gail... wow ... thats sounds very complicated , but it sounds like you have alot of support doctor nurse, this person etc so it would help a little to help ya feel calm,... but knowing me i would have to have someone hold my hand ... till atleast it started ... ok call me a baby....when i got my cast on i had to have Gary hold me hand while they we moving my wrist all around..,<br /><br />ok tea is ready going to try and see if maybe i can get a little bit more sleep<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-05 15:36:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262786,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 15:49:59',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Congratulations on the air fare Tonia... Its like its for real now&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl good luck with Dr Santa<br /><br />Maria smooth seas...<br /><br />MaryLou I haven&#39;t even started with our file cabinet.... good for you...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-05 15:49:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262798,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 16:15:10',NULL,'','good morning <br />i got my power cord yesterday yayayyaya so i am relaxing at home <br />took Pappy out  it was little bit cold<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-05 16:15:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262802,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 16:41:30',NULL,'','Cleaning out your file cabinet can be very educational.  I just found an invoice from our 2nd cruise back in 1987  ( I know I&#39;m a packrat when it comes to cruise information)- We sailed on the Homeric from NY to Bermuda - 7 day cruise in an oceanview cabin on the lowest deck possible.  According to the invoice we paid &#036;2654 for the 2 of us.   Last August we sailed for 9 days on Explorer of the Seas in a Balcony Cabin and paid &#036;2106.   2 more days, a much better cabin with balcony  and over &#036;500 cheaper than 21 years ago.   I think I just may have to save Jim some more money and book another cruise right away.   lol','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-05 16:41:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262803,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 17:10:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262802:date=Jan 5 2008, 06&#58;41 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 5 2008, 06&#58;41 AM) [snapback]262802[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  I think I just may have to save Jim some more money and book another cruise right away. lol <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-05 17:10:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262804,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 17:17:39',NULL,'','Good Morning everyone.<br />Wow it is a balmy 39 degrees and I even see a peak of the sun. Amazing for Rochester.  <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 />Tuesday it is suppose to be 60. I am sure we will see shorts all over the place. We will feel like we are in the Tropics after the extremely cold temps we have seen in the past week.<br /><br />Marylou- glad the explanation helped.  If you think of any questions please don&#39;t hesitate to ask away.<br /><br />Tonia- OMG great price for your flight&#33; where did you find that price? Congrats.  I have to tel you we are looking at different cruise due to the change in ports. Now looking at 15 day from Barcelona to Galveston. It leaves on Nov 29- later than the original cruise. But if we decide to do it- we may be in Paris and Barcelona around the same time you will be visiting. Nothing will be decided until late Feb. Paul is waiting to find out what his teaching schedule will be for the fall and winter quarter. I will keep you posted.<br /><br />Paul started cleaning out files yesterday. Wow did he shred a lot of stuff. And so much to go. It is amazing how papers just multiply  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   We are trying to really streamline things this year and get organized. hopefully we will actually stick to our goals this time.<br /><br />Just hanging out today. Doing some clean up around the house. Nothing much until the birthday party.  It was a short week at work but somehow after being off it felt like an eternity so I am glad it is the weekend.<br /><br />Have a great day whatever you do&#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\" /> <br /><br />Gail<br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-05 17:17:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262813,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 17:47:10',NULL,'','Morning All.<br />Well I survived my first week, it&#39;s not very busy at the moment but each week gains momentum which will mean no weekends off for dear old me&#33;<br /><br />Gail.... Happy 2nd Birthday for sweet little Jacob - hope he has a fun day with lots of presents and yummy sweet goodies to eat.<br /><br />Tonia... that was an awesome price on your airfare - which airline are you flying with?<br /><br />Hey guys, I&#39;m ultra ready for my next cruise, we may have to book one of those last minute cruises when I&#39;m through Tax season :)','zebra','zebra','2008-01-05 17:47:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262816,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 18:13:56',NULL,'','Gail.... i emailed you the site just in case your looking for fares.....<br /><br />Jackie we are... flying Delta.... only one stop... Atlanta... 3 hour lay over <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-05 18:13:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262817,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 18:35:42',NULL,'','new avitar huh tonia  .... I likes it&#33;&#33;   .....Viva le difference&#33; <br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-05 18:35:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262831,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 20:49:39',NULL,'','Good afternoon all................<br /><br />Well, we are back from the Jersey shore and had a great time with Ken&#39;s sister and her family. We stayed a little longer this morning and Ken helped my brother in law take down their tree and helped him up to the attic with it............<br /><br />Tonight we go to nephews for dinner(Ken&#39;s sisters son) on Staten Island...............<br /><br />Tomorrow is relaxing day making sure everything is a go for our Wednesday departure..........<br /><br />Tuesday is pedicure and manicure day and that should be it until I print out my boarding passes on Tuesday afternoon.............fill out our doc info and we are good to go............<br /><br /><br />Gail that was great explanation of the test Marylou is having and I think they should explain it that way before the test to everyone who is having it..............<br /><br />Everyone else hope all is well.....Have a great day<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-05 20:49:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262836,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-05 21:04:02',NULL,'','Mary Lou,  You think you are a &quot;Pack Rat&quot;.  I have every invoice, ticket, daily program, letters from the Captain and pretty much every piece of paper from all of our 50 cruises <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/excl.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":excl:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"excl.gif\" />   Now, that is a real &quot;Pack Rat.&quot;  Our first cruise was in 1982, so this stuff goes pack 24 years.<br /><br />Just got my Docs for the Spirit ten minutes ago, so before too long they will be part of my collection.<br /><br />I keep all this stuff in sealable plastic boxes and its kind of fun to go back in time.  And, a couple of times it has come in handy to establish how many cruises we have taken on a particular cruise line.  Recently with Carnival who had lost records of a couple of our cruise, so I sent them copies of our docs and cleared that up quickly.<br /><br />Rain and heavy winds in LV today, the aftermath of the West Coast storm yesterday.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-05 21:04:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262894,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 00:09:10',NULL,'','Joey ... ya thought i would have a little something to keep me thinking  VIVA la france<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-06 00:09:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262895,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 00:13:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262894:date=Jan 5 2008, 02&#58;09 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 5 2008, 02&#58;09 PM) [snapback]262894[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey ... ya thought i would have a little something to keep me thinking VIVA la france<br /><br />Tonia <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Good choice&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-06 00:13:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262911,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 01:38:45',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33;  What a windy night - if I wasn&#39;t such a good eater I might have blown away lol.<br /><br />Lots of power outages but we still have ours - DUH&#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 />I&#39;ve been getting the living room back into shape - the trouble with decorating for Christmas is I can&#39;t remember where things were befi=ore that ....guess I should take photos lol.  Ain&#39;t old age grand?????<br /><br /><br />Mary Lou - I like your math.  You just have to book a few more cruises - it would be fiscally irresponsible not to  <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/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <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 />DH&#39;s dad was the ultimate pack rat.  He kept everything from his cruises - including the bar bills - and they were really high - egads&#33;<br /><br />Dh is pretty bad too - while putting away some Christmas stuff I found a couple of really large boxes and rummaged through them.  I found his kids Christening outfits and lots of toddler clothes.  Now he has lived here nearly 19 years - so they have been there a while  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  Thank goodness we have a very dry basment so everything is in really good shape.  Will give it all a wash and get it off to the local thrift shop - hopefully those sweet things will be put to good use again&#33;<br /><br /><br />Congrats on become re-attached <b>Lovelypinky</b> - I hate being without a computer lol.  But you survived quite well&#33;<br /><br /><b>Tonia</b> - sounds like a good price for your flight.  Love the avatar.  Bon Soir, mon ami&#33;<br /><br /><br />Jackie - it must be hard getting back to work - you will most definately need a good cruise when the &quot;season&quot; is over.<br /><br />Anyway - off to reheat last night&#39;s chinese food.<br /><br /><br />Take care all ....<br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-06 01:38:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262913,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 01:50:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=262911:date=Jan 5 2008, 03&#58;38 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Jan 5 2008, 03&#58;38 PM) [snapback]262911[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Anyway - off to reheat last night&#39;s chinese food.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />hmmmm <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-06 01:50:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262914,2278,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 02:12:06',NULL,'','Well, I don&#39;t jump in here very much and to my memory, I&#39;ve never posted in this section. <br /><br />I was reading about the midnight activities and we&#39;ll join the majority that just barely made it to midnight. We had a family get together at my oldest son&#39;s house. Had family and some close friends for games, some sandwiches and finger food, and a few drinks.<br /><br />About health, It sounds like 07 wasn&#39;t a plus year for health reasons with all the tests and such. I have worn a pacemaker for years and have developed C.O.P.D. that showed it ugly head toward the end of last year. It is primarily caused by smoking which I did for umpteen years but quit about 6 years ago.<br /><br />We (Kathy and I) hope everyone has a safe and prosperous New Year with plenty of cruises. Unlike the world as a whole, <b>please take time to smell the roses</b>.<br /><br />Later<br />Jim','Peddler','Peddler','2008-01-06 02:12:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262924,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 02:54:33',NULL,'','Wow&#33;  It got up to 61 degrees today&#33;  We went to another memorial service this afternoon.  Nice service but I have had enought of them this past month&#33;<br /><br />Good news&#33;  Was able to take the boxer on her first walk since the knee surgery and she did great.  We only went 2 blocks but she did really well.  Will go again tomorrow also.<br /><br />Filled out the &quot;Fun Pass&quot; info for our March 2nd cruise today.  One more step down&#33;  8 weeks to go&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-06 02:54:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262954,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 04:16:15',NULL,'','Jim.... welcome to the Daily Dock - it was super seeing you post here.. hope you become a regular, we&#39;d love hearing more about you.  So sorry to hear that 2007 wasn&#39;t such a good year for you - hopefully 2008 will be much better.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-06 04:16:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262992,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 07:12:15',NULL,'','Hey Tonia,<br /><br />Sorry I haven&#39;t gotten back to you. We have been so busy visiting family and friends here in NJ and Staten Island.........We leave on Wednesday for Ft. Lauderdale and then leave for our cruise on Thursday.<br /><br />Shari..............Go to youtube.com and type in netti pot and many videos will come up.','teacp','teacp','2008-01-06 07:12:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(262994,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 12:14:26',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - January 6th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   Had a real nice time at dinner last night and the food was very good.  There were 10 of us (8 adults and the 2 grandkids) and we only ordered 3 large entrees and still came home with leftovers.  We ate very early - 5PM because of the kids - but when we left the line was out the door with a 2 hour wait for a table.  Wouldn&#39;t wait that long for a table but would go back there early and get in and out before the rush.  Haven&#39;t decided yet if I will cook dinner for Mike for his b&#39;day today - my guest room still looks like a storm went through here but I sure am having fun going through all our old cruise things.   <br /><br />Jim - great to see you here on the Dock.  Hope you and Kathy will  join us whenever you can.  It really is fun getting to know your fellow Cruise Crazies.   Hopefully &#39;08 will be a better year for all of us healthwise.<br /><br />Steve - great news about the boxer.  Glad she is doing better<br /><br />Ed - Guilty as charged as far as being a pack rat.  I did discard all the daily planners a few years ago when we moved but kept the first days planner from each cruise as well as the &quot;Meet the Crew&quot; paper they gave you on day 1.  However from my very first cruise in 64 before I was married I still have all the menus, all the daily planners and all the luggage tags as well as the cocktail napkins and drink stirrers, match books, etc.   Did keep all the invoices and Jim and I had a good laugh wondering where the heck we found all that money to spend on cruising.   <br /><br />Jenn - I&#39;ll try my best to be fiscally responsible and keep the good old greenback in circulation.  Jim says I do a masterful job at that&#33;<br /><br />Maria - how are things on good old SI?   I can&#39;t believe how it has changed since we left.  Son Dave tells us it changed long before we left - we just didn&#39;t see it.  Now I have to admit it is a real chore to go back there to visit Heather &amp; Caitlin.  <br /><br />Joey - are you packed for your cruise yet?  Don&#39;t forget to pick up all those new pants from the tailors before you leave.  <br /><br />Rose - Welcome back - how was your cruise.  We are anxious to hear all about it.<br /><br />Jackie - glad your first few days of work went well.   A quick get-away cruise for April sounds like a good plan.<br /><br />Well, time to get back to the files and finish up this mess.  Also have to finish with the Christmas decorations - I thought I was done in the guest room and I&#39;m sitting here right now looking at a snowman on the shelf.   Oops&#33;  I&#39;ll be finding things around here for weeks to come.<br /><br />Make today special.  Hope the weather is improving for those on the west coast.  We are expecting a mild front to come in today - a good change to get the wreath off the house and the blow ups put away.&#092;','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-06 12:14:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263012,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 15:40:06',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies....<br /><br />Another storm blew thru last night dropping a bit of rain in southern California .. the fire areas (which are not around us) are starting to slide a bit ......more rain tonight is expected.. so the worse is yet to come I fear.. not to mention all the snow up north....<br /><br />Not much going on today planning to watch the replay of the debates from yesterday.. if you missed them they will be on CNN today at 7 eastern..<br /><br />I have laid out all the clothes for my upcoming voyage..... David packed yesterday for his training trip (Oakland) he will leave on wednesday...<br /><br />I will be around today if anyone needs moi&#33;<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-06 15:40:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263017,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 16:58:29',NULL,'','good morning <br />took Pappy out and it was foggy and raining but it is little warm wow the snow is starting to melt <br />i am putting my christmas things away today and i guess today will be busy day <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-06 16:58:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263027,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 18:01:54',NULL,'','Good Morning All..<br /><br />Marylou..............I felt like I was on an amusement park ride just going to my nephews. Ken says we need an alignment on the car now..........lol<br /><br />Today is a relaxing day.The kids asked for my soon to be famous pot roast so we will do that and probably get some reading in.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing okay.<br /><br />Joey..........those west coast storms. My son is snowboarding in Breckingridge,CO and he said they had a blizzard yesterday and were expecting more today............Worry worry worry<br /><br />Steve.........glad to hear that the dog is doing better.<br /><br />Have a fun day<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-01-06 18:01:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263033,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 18:52:39',NULL,'','Well good ole Florida weather is back with a vengeance&#33;  79 degrees today.<br /><br />Went to church this morning and the rest of the day we&#39;ll just chill and see what the Tampa Bay Bucs do today&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Maria... you must be very excited.  Hope you have an awesome cruise on Thursday&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey.... keep safe with those rains and mud slides in your area.  Gosh you guys sure do get the brunt of the awful weather conditions in the country - stay safe&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-06 18:52:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263034,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 18:54:03',NULL,'','Hey Maria - please share your soon to be famous pot roast recipe with us..... I&#39;m planning pot roast for tomorrow actually and need some inspiration.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-06 18:54:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263055,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 19:37:08',NULL,'','Good Morning All:<br /><br />Joey we are about a day behind you with the storms.  What leaves you hits us the next day.  Cold and windy at the moment with a few showers.  Showers are to pick up later in the day.<br /><br />Mary Lou: Not to worry about Crazie she will be riding in the front seat of a brand new, very classy, bus.  She can even help me pick out the movies to play over the video system.<br /><br />Off to Chruch and then back to meet the DirectTV guy who is going to install my HD Tivo today.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-06 19:37:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263056,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-06 20:01:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263055:date=Jan 6 2008, 09&#58;37 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 6 2008, 09&#58;37 AM) [snapback]263055[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Good Morning All:<br /><br />Joey we are about a day behind you with the storms. What leaves you hits us the next day. Cold and windy at the moment with a few showers. Showers are to pick up later in the day.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /> <br /><br />stay safe Ed <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-06 20:01:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263079,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 01:52:17',NULL,'','hey everyone...<br /><br />kinda rainy day... been raining off and on all night.. but thank god it was not as bad as they thought<br /><br />with all the fires the land is so bare...<br /><br />Marylou sounds like you had a good dinner at the new place...so glad to see you doing the panama canal...your going to enjoy it....now you don&#39;t have the sad face with no cruise to look orward too...<br /><br />Joey i am thinking you need to have you cruise clothes set aside that wy all you have to do is grab them put in suitcase and away ya go LOL <br /><br />watching the football game.. i want so much for them to win...but ya never know...<br /><br />have a pork roast in the oven... not sure what i want to make with it....<br /><br />Jackie hope you decide if ya want Ncl or not... but ya know nothing ventured nothing gained....you just may like them...<br /><br />welll i am off to watch more of the game...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-07 01:52:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263115,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 04:04:08',NULL,'','Hi gang, it hasn&#39;t been a good weekend for me.  Lost power on four separate ocassions and was in the dark for hours&#33;  Didn&#39;t realize how ill prepared I was for such emergencies.  <br /><br />Now, I got the flu bug.......cough, fever and aches and pain.  <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&#39;ll see if I&#39;ll make it to work tomorrow.  Hope all of you are doing much better than I am.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-07 04:04:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263116,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 04:07:49',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies.<br /><br />Another dull day but not raining yet - looks like any minute though.  the wind has died down so that is a good thing.<br /><br />Just puttered around today and read a lot - love a good book.<br /><br />Not much happeining next week at all - guess I will have to check out Michael&#39;s Christmas Clearance - can&#39;t resist 90% off.  <br /><br />And I need to replace a knob from my saucepan - think I&#39;ll need a valium for all that excitement tee-hee.<br /><br />Steve - good to hear the pup is walking again .... can running be far behind LOL?<br /><br />Jim (Peddlar) good to hear from you.<br /><br />Ed - just get that weather cleaned up by mid-february will you - we don&#39;t come to Vegas to get rained on - we can stay home for that  <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 />Well - off to do something - just can&#39;t remember what it was.  I will go stand in the hallway - maybe something will nudge my grey matter&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />Take care all ...','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-07 04:07:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263119,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 04:22:54',NULL,'','Not to worry Jenn.  Hardly ever rains in February.  <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 />Actually the rain did not arrive today, but then neither did the installer for DirectTV.  They are now rescheduled for Friday.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> <br /><br />All the &quot;stuff&quot; for our group cruise has arrived.  T-Shirts, door signs, name tags, lanyards, etc.  Now it seems like its really going to happen.  <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 />We don&#39;t have much planned this week either.  My major excitement will be going to my Dentist for  teeth cleaning <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, back to the Republican Debate, talk about a snore.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ninja.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ninja:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ninja.gif\" /> <br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-07 04:22:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263124,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 04:32:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263115:date=Jan 6 2008, 06&#58;04 PM:name=Rat)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat &#064; Jan 6 2008, 06&#58;04 PM) [snapback]263115[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Now, I got the flu bug.......cough, fever and aches and pain. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Feel Better... <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-07 04:32:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263133,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 04:47:08',NULL,'','yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa CHARGERS WONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-07 04:47:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0);
