INSERT INTO `se_forum_posts` VALUES (263156,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 07:34:56',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />We made it up to a balmy 41 today.  It&#39;s the first day it got that high since November 25th.  It may stay in the upper 30s tomorrow (chance of rain and snow) and then head back down.  Hope it isn&#39;t too bad tomorrow since I am dying to get out and shop.  I&#39;ve been cooped up all week and wanted to get out to the sales on Christmas things and all.  My bronchitis and sinuses are getting better, and I don&#39;t think I&#39;m contagious anymore, so I&#39;m hoping to go shopping tomorrow if the roads don&#39;t turn from rain to ice.  I got all the decorations off the tree today and carefully packed away.  Marc took the outside decorations down and will take the tree down tomorrow.  We&#39;re gettin&#39; there.   Slow, but sure.  LOL<br /><br />Mary Lou...congrats on your Panama Canal booking&#33;  That will be a great cruise.  Hope I didn&#39;t tell you about the wrong nuclear stress test...I just looked up the one I had and it was the Dobutomine Stress test.  Whichever one you have, I&#39;m sure it will be much easier than you think it will be.  Happy Birthday to Michael&#33;  <br /><br />Sue...glad all is well with your computer now...hope the weather warms up for you&#33;<br /><br />Carmen ® hope your weather improves, and hope your weekend worked out OK for you&#33;<br /><br />Steve...that is great news about your boxer.  My kitty is doing much better, too.  Too funny about what your doctor friend said.  LOL<br /><br />Cheryl...hope your new doctor works out well...it&#39;s always hard changing doctors.   Hope you don&#39;t get that nasty weather that is predicted.  Your bearded doctor reminded me of what happened to Marc on Christmas Eve.  Marc has been wearing a beard for awhile now.  We were at church, and after the service a little boy (around 3 or 4 years old) pointed to Marc and said...&quot;Santa&quot;  His mom said,&quot; no, that&#39;s not Santa.&quot;  He said, again, &quot;Santa.&quot;  LOL  Too funny&#33; <br /><br />Tonia...Congratulations on your air reservations to Paris.  I can feel your excitement&#33;  Sounds like a great price, too.  That&#39;s so great&#33;  Hope all goes well with your first week back to work.<br /><br />Carmen (M)...hope your sinus infection is getting better.  I have never heard of using prednisone for a sinus infection.  Most antibiotics don&#39;t work for me anymore.  I&#39;ll have to ask my doctor about that.  Hope things slow down a bit for you at work.<br /><br />Joey...hope the rain and winds don&#39;t do any real damage there.  Hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise.  Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed and Mary Lou...I have saved something from every cruise, too.  It&#39;s fun to look back at the daily program and the Captain&#39;s invitations and all.  I didn&#39;t save the tickets, though, and I could have used that when talking to Carnival to get credit for a cruise taken in 1979.  I do have pictures and other things to send, though, so they may accept them.  Ed...how exciting to be getting ready for a group cruise.  Hope it&#39;s a wonderful cruise&#33;<br /><br />Jim...it&#39;s so nice to see you on the Daily Dock&#33;  Hope it&#39;s a great year for you and your loved ones.  Happy New Year&#33;<br /><br />Rat...I&#39;m so sorry that you lost power.  We have been talking about getting a generator.  We don&#39;t lose power here very often, but if we did in the winter we would freeze.  Hope you get over that nasty flu real soon&#33;<br /><br />Jen...so glad you didn&#39;t lose power.  That would be extra tough in your cold weather.  Hope you are feeling better.  Sounds like you got some great after Christmas deals at 75% off.  I&#39;m just getting out tomorrow...hope they still have a few things left.<br /><br />Gail...you really explained the test well.  The gals who worked with me were sooo nice and made me really comfortable.  It&#39;s so great to have dedicated and experienced people like them and you in the health field.   Happy Birthday to little Jacob&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...glad all went well for your first week back to work.  Sounds like a cruise might be in order after working all those weekends coming up.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Maria...thanks for the advice on the neti pot.  Hope you have a wonderful cruise&#33;  Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Welcome back&#33;  Hope you had a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone having bad weather will stay safe, and warm, and dry...and everyone having warm and sunny weather will send some our way&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />To all my Cruise Crazy friends...have a great day&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-07 07:34:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263171,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 13:44:31',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#996633--><span style=\"color:#996633\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - January 7th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies....A mild day due here in Pa - it is 48 out already at 6:30AM and due to go into the mid 60&#39;s  but have no fear - winter is still here.   They are calling for snow next weekend.  I wonder why I can&#39;t seem to shake this cold I have had forever.   lol<br /><br />Shari - glad you are feeling a bit better.  Have fun at the sales.  There are really some great bargains out there if you are patient enough to go through the mess and wait in the lines.<br /><br />Jenn - Don&#39;t over-excite yourself getting that new saucepan knob.  You will remember what you wanted to do - unfortunately if you are like me you will remember what it was at 3AM.<br /><br />Rat - feel better.  That flu bug is nothing to fool around with so take care.<br /><br />Joey - one last week to get ready for your next cruise.  How long will David be gone for?  Will he be back before you leave.<br /><br />Cheryl - haven&#39;t heard from you in a day or so - hope you are OK and just busy with post-holiday things.  <br />Hope your fibro isn&#39;t giving you too much trouble.<br /><br />Ed - sorry the Direct TV guy stood you up - isn&#39;t that maddening?  Sounds like you got a lot of things for your group cruise.   I&#39;m sure you are getting all excited about that.<br /><br />I believe both Rose and Keith &amp; Rita were due back from their cruises over the weekend.  Hey guys, how was the cruise and belated Happy New Year.<br /><br />It really is time to bring the Christmas boxes from the basement.  I have been making &quot;piles&quot; of things to be put away and the piles are taking over this little house.   For some reason I really hate taking the decorations down this year but they are beginning to get dusty.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile with someone.  I&#39;ll be back later on.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-07 13:44:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263175,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 14:31:08',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies....<br /><br />Good to see it warming up accrosss the country,,,<br /><br /> <!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey - one last week to get ready for your next cruise. How long will David be gone for? Will he be back before you leave.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /> <br /><br />David leaves Wednesday morning .. I leave next Monday we both return Friday ....me in the morning ...him at night...so it works out well...<br /><br /> <br /><br />Ed don&#39;t you hate it when DirecTV or any other provider is a no show and offers no compensation... thats just rude,.,,,,,<br /><br /> <br /><br />Rat I hope your feeling a tad better...<br /><br /> <br /><br />Rose and Howie..... ...Keith and Rita,,,,, Welcome Back&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />IU&#39;ll check back later...<br /><br /> <br /><br />smile guys..<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-07 14:31:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263195,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 16:15:42',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />I have had a late morning due to my Dermatologist appointment at 10:45 this morning, so it&#39;s been great just chilling and taking my time getting ready.  I even had time to play a couple of games on the board :) (Imagine that&#33;&#33;&#33;)<br /><br />Well I&#39;ll report later how the procedure went -  I will be going directly to work after the Dr&#39;s appointment so who knows what time I&#39;ll be able to check back here.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-07 16:15:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263197,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 16:25:24',NULL,'','Have a super day Jaclie','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-07 16:25:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263198,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 17:00:00',NULL,'','Hi all&#33; Sorry I haven&#39;t checked in sooner but was so tired on Saturday when we got home and then a friend dropped in so the day was pretty much shot. Yesterday I took down all the Christmas stuff and shoved it back in the attic. LOL Love putting it up, hate taking it down.<br /><br />Sorry I didn&#39;t check back in after my New Year&#39;s post but I was having such a great time on the Radiance it was hard. Also had to e-mail my kids and make sure the house was OK and the pipes were covered for the freeze we had while we were gone. <br /><br />I&#39;m getting a cold so I better get started on my day......I&#39;ll be back later with more if I can.<br /><br />Hope you are all well and had a great New Year&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-07 17:00:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263199,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 17:00:10',NULL,'','good morning all <br />it was warm here  53 degrees but it will climb up later in the day <br />took Pappy out  he really enjoyed the warm weather  so am i  smile<br />have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-07 17:00:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263202,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 17:33:34',NULL,'','Good Morning All..................<br /><br />Today is the first day since we have been here that we can take it realtively easy. I just want to go to Macy&#39;s and see if they are having any sales before we leave..<br /><br />A little scare this morning on the news it said two couples and two skiers were missing in Colorado and my son and daughter in law and friends are there snowboarding............Thank God I talked to him this morning and he said they are fine.............Do we ever stop worrying?<br /><br />Well hope all is well.<br /><br />Marylou.......congrats on the booking<br /><br />Rose.............glad to see you we worry when we don&#39;t see our friends for a few days.<br /><br />Jackie..........good luck and let us know how you are.<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-01-07 17:33:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263204,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 17:37:46',NULL,'','Maria have fun at Macy&#39;s ... and no we never stop worrying about those we 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\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-07 17:37:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263220,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 19:50:04',NULL,'','Good morning, everyone...<br /><br />I am back, a little the worse for wear, still VERY sore and down in the dumps about having to find<br />another vehicle but glad to be alive.  I can&#39;t seem to get warm enough.  54 hours without power and<br />shivering for all those hours sure made a grump out of me.  No matter how many blankets how many blankets I piled on, I had the shakes - probably as much from my close call as from the actual temperatures.<br />I&#39;m off today and tomorrow, still waiting to hear from the insurance company about payment but it won&#39;t be much.  Have to talk to the credit union about financing.  <br /><br />The pictures of the car are in &quot;Carmen&#39;s near death experience&quot; - it doesn&#39;t look too terribly bad but<br />the auto body pace totaled it.<br /><br />Glad to be around to cruise again, that&#39;s for sure.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-07 19:50:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263221,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 19:51:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263220:date=Jan 7 2008, 09&#58;50 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 7 2008, 09&#58;50 AM) [snapback]263220[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br /><br />Glad to be around to cruise again, that&#39;s for sure.<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />So am I&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-07 19:51:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263229,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 20:25:34',NULL,'','Carmen - that picture of the tree branch protruding thru your window is enough to give anyone the shakes.  Take care of yourself - you have been through a terrible experience.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-07 20:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263232,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 20:38:12',NULL,'','yikes RN<br />how scary it looks  at your car  boy  i am glad that you are alright  whew&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />take easy smile  hugs','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-07 20:38:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263233,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 20:47:08',NULL,'','Made airling reservations to fly my sister up here from Florida to stay with our Dad while we are gone on our cruise.  It costs approx &#036;100 less to fly someone roundtrip from Florida than to put my boxer in a kennel/day care for a week&#33;<br /><br />Speaking of the boxer, it was warm yesterday so we went for another walk.  Se did well but reminds me of Walter Brennan.  She has a little &quot;hitch in her getalong&quot;&#33;<br /><br />I am going to my wife&#39;s surgeon after work to get a growth removed from my face.  Have had skin cancer before so would not surprise me if its not the same.<br /><br />Mary Lou...I like seeing the countdown on your posts much better than your old message&#33;<br /><br />Better get back to work, will check in tonight.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-07 20:47:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263255,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 22:43:52',NULL,'','Good Afternoon Everyone,<br /><br />Beautiful day here in LV.  Sunshine has returned and winds have gone away.<br /><br />Roe&#39;s heading out for a Doctor&#39;s appointment and I&#39;ve been putting together a couple of Trivia Games to play on board the bus to and from the cruise.  Winners on the way out get to be on my team for shipboard trivia games.  <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, remind me again when we should be on the lookout for Crazie??  I know she is cruising at the moment.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-07 22:43:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263256,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 22:45:35',NULL,'','Sunny and warm today - supposed to get up to 11 C (that&#39;s about 52 F).  Nice change - the sky looks so <!--coloro:#3333FF--><span style=\"color:#3333FF\"><!--/coloro-->BLUE&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->  Imagine that lol.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - hope the dr. works out and they &quot;get it all&quot;.  Been there - done that - annoying at best.<br /><br /><b>Maria</b> - the answer is <b>NO&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; </b> Unequivicaly<b> NO&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;</b> ...we never stop worrying.  Actually I think the older they get the worse it is - because they don&#39;t have to take our advice any more lol.<br /><br /><b>Carmen </b> - take care - think you might need a hot toddy or two to calm your nerves&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - I was looking into Atlantic City and I realise it&#39;s only a couple of hours from where you are -  why don&#39;t you pop on down while we are there - you can hand deliver Crazie and we could have some fun - works for me - but then I&#39;m heading there anyway. LOL.  We could eat, drink, gamble - my idea of Heaven tee-hee&#33;<br /><br />Never did remember what I forgot last night - but when I finally do remember I will likely think it&#39;s an original thought in any case  <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 book our rooms for the Vegas trip - back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-07 22:45:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263270,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-07 23:03:32',NULL,'','Ed - Crazie will return from her cruise on the 18th and Maria said she will have her in the mail the next day. She will ship her prioity mail so you will get her in a couple of day.  In fact. I will remind her to do that before she leaves. <br /><br />Jenn - what dates will you be in Atlantic City?  We haven&#39;t been down there in ages (ever since they legalized gambling in Pa. ) but a trip is a possibility.  It&#39;s about 2 1/2 hours from us but not a bad drive.  <br /><br />Rose - good to have you back here but sorry your cruise is over.  At least you have another one coming up soon.  <br /><br />Beautiful day here today - 63 outside right now and most of Christmas is down (outside at least)  We may even fire up the grill for dinner tonight.  I know it won&#39;t last so we may as well enjoy it while we can.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-07 23:03:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263306,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 05:09:05',NULL,'','Well I had a pretty gruelling day today.  It started with the Dermatologist.  The biopsy on my nose turned out to be pre-cancerous so they used cryotherapy and froze it with liquid nitrogen.  The pain went right into my brain... it was awful.  Then the other biopsy was diagnosed as Basal Cell so on that one they did electrodessication and curettage which involves alternately scraping and then burning the tumor with low levels of electricity (I could smell my flesh burning).  Now it looks like someone burned me with a cigar.  Oh well I&#39;m glad that it&#39;s done and I believe that they got all the bad cells out. I only have to see him again in 6 months.<br /><br />I got to work at 12:00 and then worked until 9:15, so I&#39;ve just arrived home.. a little before 10 pm.<br /><br />So it&#39;s sleepy time for me guys.........','zebra','zebra','2008-01-08 05:09:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263314,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 06:39:54',NULL,'','Jackie, that was a bummer of a day.  Had Basal Cells about three times over the year, once this past year.  No fun, but you&#39;ve got to get rid of them.<br /><br />Hopfully you will get a good night&#39;s sleep and give your body a chance to heal even if only a little bit.<br /><br />The bright side: it&#39;s over  <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','2008-01-08 06:39:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263318,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 10:30:21',NULL,'','hey everyone... this was my first day back at work... ok i am kinda tried LOLO LOL <br /><br />started bye going to doc to finall xray of my wrist ... he said it healed real good... but i will never have the strenght i once had.. but it should be ok....<br /><br />i was there for about 2 hrs gezzzzzzz.. everyone that had to have appt after the holidays were there today....<br /><br />oh well went to work at 3 and got home around 11 it was along daqy especially when it has alot to do with everything i already knew... they put me in a class like i had never been there be fore.. so most of today was all stuff i knew... but oh well i got paid for sitting there...<br /><br />well this will be it for the next 3 weeks then i get back to normal work again...<br /><br />well finally the rain is gone for a while now... yaaaaaaaaaaaaa give me the sun... i could never live where there was no sun...cloudy weather i just couldn&#39;t handle...glad some of you are warming up...good<br /><br />Jackie ya poor thing.. thinking your going to be like me.. a quick hello here and nite nite <br /><br />well thats about it.. Carmen glad to see yaq posting girl...i bet you sore... maybe try soaking a warm bath with epsom salts that may help...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-08 10:30:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263322,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 11:57:10',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#666600--><span style=\"color:#666600\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 8th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies..Another mild day expected here today - it sure is nice.   Yesterday we had all the windows open and even threw a couple of steaks on the grill for dinner.  I know it won&#39;t last for long so we had to make the most of it. <br /><br />Jackie - hope you got some sleep last night after your ordeal at the Dr.   Hope you are not in too much pain.<br /><br />Tonia - you are back to work....yeah&#33;  Glad all went well with you at the dr.<br /><br />Steve - glad you got reservations to get your Sis up from Florida.   Hope you Dr. visit went OK.<br /><br />It&#39;s beginning to sound like Cruise Crazies spend as much time at the Dr. as they do on these boards.LOL<br /><br />Time to get a couple of things done before I am off to the hospital and my test.  Still very nervous about it and will be very glad to come back here later and say &quot;what a fool I was - it was a snap&quot;  Have not been to sleep yet so I think a nap will be in order once the test is over.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-08 11:57:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263323,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 13:33:45',NULL,'','Ed, Tonia and MaryLou - thanks for the well wishes....... I had a &quot;reasonable night&quot;, the arm lesion was pretty sore, but as Ed says, It&#39;s Over thank the Lord&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Speak to you all later.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-08 13:33:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263329,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 15:41:20',NULL,'','Good morning... <br /><br />Jackie .. it will be a memory soon .. hang in there..<br /><br />MaryLou.. piece of cake..... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> enjoy your nap when u get home...<br /><br />Congratulations to LSU.......<br /><br /> <br /><br />WVU ranked sixth below OSU... I don&#39;t think so.... <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 /> <br /><br />Have a super day guys...<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-08 15:41:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263333,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 17:13:18',NULL,'','Back home after a very long morning.  The test took 2 hours but that included a lot of &quot;waiting&quot; time.  The actualy stress part was 4 1/2 of the longest minutes of my life but it is all over and done with and now I just wait for my Dr. to get the report.  Going to lay down for awhile - be back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-08 17:13:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263355,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 17:34:06',NULL,'','good mornign all <br />it is raining and my front yard is pond of mud from the digging in dec but Pappy have favorite spot which is on other side of the house<br />i found  about dad and turn out my dad didn&#39;t have surgery thanks god and he will do Phycial therapy on his knee for few weeks i am glad  PT is better than surgery  i hope he will do well in PT and his knee get heal well<br /><br />have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-08 17:34:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263356,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 17:47:31',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />It will be a beautiful day today, high 73.  I think I will pop in the iPod and go for a long walk on my lunch hour.  Jackie, I hope you have a better night tonight.  Mary Lou, I know that you are glad that is over and here’s to a great doctor’s report.  Sue, PT is always better than surgery, I hope your dad’s knee heals quickly. Shari and Rat, I hope you both feel better soon.<br />Lots to do here at work, will stop by the games for a few minutes and then back to the grind.<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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-08 17:47:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263370,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 18:06:46',NULL,'','Mary Lou glad its over&#33;<br />Carmen (mercedes) wow 73 really ....NICE&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-08 18:06:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263405,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 19:00:29',NULL,'','Good Morning all<br /><br />Marylou............glad that is all over for you and hoping everything comes back okay.....<br /><br /><br />Well everyone I think this is my last post till I get back.  We leave tomorrow morning about 8 for the airport and then we are off. Everyone stay well and happy and talk to you all when we get back to DD&#39;s on the 18th.<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-08 19:00:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263410,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 19:50:21',NULL,'','Maria, have a great cruise.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-08 19:50:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263411,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 19:51:47',NULL,'','Had a great walk, it is warm out there.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-08 19:51:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263425,1845,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 20:38:55',NULL,'','Maria - Hope you get to see this before you leave&#33;&#33;&#33; Have a great trip, we&#39;ll be thinking about you&#33;&#33; Maybe we can get together again next year.<br />Chris<br /><br />ps love the picture of you and Ken&#33;&#33;&#33;','hamster92256','hamster92256','2008-01-08 20:38:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263426,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 20:43:46',NULL,'','Overcast and cool in LV today.<br /><br />Maria: you two have a fantastic cruise.  Can&#39;t wait to get out of this Las Vegas &quot;winter&quot; and aboard ship myself.  Kick back and enjoy every minute of your time on board&#33;&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-08 20:43:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263429,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 21:02:29',NULL,'','Hi gang - just doing a quick pop-in.  I am fine Mary Lou - just in the midst of another remodeling project.  Have been spending lots of my time stripping wallpaper and painting.  I went out yesterday and bought the bedding I want to use in the bedroom when this is all done.  Have been ordering lots of things online also.  As usual, everyone sounds so busy.  Ed, wish our &quot;winters&quot; were like yours&#33;&#33;&#33;   After we finish our bedroom and bath, I will have 1 guest room and 1 bathroom left to do and then the whole house will have been redone.  Guess we will have to move then so I will have projects to do&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-08 21:02:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263430,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 21:35:37',NULL,'','Well, I survived the trip to the Dr.  Cut off a growth on my face and burned two off my chest.  It&#39;s always fun when I go to the Doctors.  My wife has worked for him for 25 years so it is a different experience than most of you have at a Dr&#39;s.  Example the assistant, who I gave away at her marriage a few years ago says &quot;This probably wouldn&#39;t be a good time to tickle you&#33;&quot; as the doctor is performing surgery on my cheek.<br />The doctor then says the most dreaded phrase a surgeon can use, &quot;Ops&#33;&quot;  He is an excellent surgeon, and did a great job as usual.<br /><br />Now not only do I have a three legged boxer but our older dog has developed panic attacks and the Vet says its from senility (She&#39;s 14 years old)&#33;  Never a dull moment&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Sounds like we are going through the same thing.  I told my wife the growths are caused by be to sweet.  She said she doubted that was the reason&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Glad to hear your test is over.  I know that&#39;s a refief to you&#33;<br /><br />Back to work<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-08 21:35:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263568,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-08 23:33:50',NULL,'','Steve: Our seven year old Shih Tzu has panic attacks every once in a while.  Our vet has us giving him one half a valium every morning. I guess that&#39;s what the call a &quot;Doggie Downer.&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-08 23:33:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263596,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 02:21:36',NULL,'','Okay, I am back and have now had a chance to read some of the back posts.  Mary Lou, I am so glad that ordeal is over for you.  I know how much you were dreading it and now it is behind you.  The same for you Jackie, hope you get a good report and this is over and one with.  Keeping a good thought that you, Mary Lou and Steve all hear good things from the lab.  Steve, you mentioned a 3 legged dog - I know your boxer had surgery a while back and she was healing nicely - did something happen after that?  Sorry, I have been behind in my reading, so if you posted something, I missed it.  Maria, I hope you and Ken have a wonderful and relaxing cruise.  Seems like you have been gone forever already.   Carmen, don&#39;t get too accustomed to that 70+ degree weather - I am sure wonter will rear it&#39;s ugly head again very soon.  We got up to 35 today but at least no snow fell, but is forecast for tomorrow.  You guys can send some of that warm weather this way if you get tired of it...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-09 02:21:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263597,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 02:36:35',NULL,'','Steve sorry to hear you went through the same process... hope you&#39;re feeling better today too.<br /><br />MaryLou, so glad your test is over - that time on the treadmill is that worst isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />Cheryl, great to see you back here.  Another remodelling project, you&#39;re a brave girl&#33;<br /><br />Maria, we&#39;re going to miss you - have a ball&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m so tired now, I&#39;ve just got back from work and I&#39;m ready for bed&#33;&#33;  These 12 hour days are killer.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-09 02:36:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263628,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 04:32:40',NULL,'','Evening Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Cool and wet today ..... hate it  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - it looks like we will get to Atlantic City in the afternoon on September 23rd and leave on the 25th.<br />It would be wonderful if we could get together&#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\" />  <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 I  hope you had a nice long nap - now that the stress caused by the stress test is over &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie and Steve </b> - take care and feel better soon.  Steve - just to prove your &quot;sweet&quot; theory wrong .... I had the same thing lol.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - hope you had a nice long nap - now that the stress caused by the stress test is over &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I&#39;ve got the remodeling bug too - we bought the paint lol -but that&#39;s as far as we got.  Plan on doing the ensuite (his) and the big bathroom (mine).     Hey - the planning is the hard part - isn&#39;t it?????<br /><br />Hey I have panic attacks - and I&#39;m way older than those dogs.  Once I get dewormed and have a flea dip I should feel much better  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />     I was &quot;spayed&quot; years ago so that can&#39;t  be it&#33;<br /><img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />  <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 />Better go make dinner - we are in a pancake mood tonight - with a little polish sausage on the side.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-09 04:32:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263629,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 04:35:06',NULL,'','Ed....Our dog is half Pom and half Shih Tzu.  Vet gave us some pills to give her whenever the panic attacks start.  We have used them twice and they seem to be working.<br /><br />Cheryl...The boxer is fine but she only uses her bad leg when she is walking.  If she starts to trot or run she only uses three legs.  It will probably be summer before I will get her using the leg full time.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-09 04:35:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263641,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 06:41:08',NULL,'','Steve,<br /><br />Do you know or can you find out what this med is??  I&#39;d like to check it out with my Vet and see if that might work for us.<br /><br />Boy, the things we go through for our pets  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-09 06:41:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263644,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 10:49:50',NULL,'','hey guys just a short note.. hello and good nite... long day... Jackie gezzzzzzzzzz these days are already killing me.. i just dislike the swing shift... throws me off ....<br /><br />hope all are doing well... off to sleep <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-09 10:49:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263645,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 11:56:00',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...<br /><br />The last couple of days have been pretty nice... highs in the upper 30s.  Nice for January.  We may have some snow late tomorrow.  Feeling much better...just a little wheezing.  I&#39;m finally finishing up with getting all the Christmas things put away.  My kitty is doing much better.  He was just playing with a ball in the hallway a few minutes ago.  He&#39;s 13-years old, and we thought we might lose him last month...He was pretty sick.  We found out he has diabetes ,and Marc is giving him insulin shots.  He is feeling much better, but he still has weakness in his legs (possible neuopathy).  I think that even his legs are doing better.  It just makes me smile all over to see him feeling better and wanting to play a little.  <br /><br />Mary Lou...so glad your test is over, and I pray you have good results. Hope you are getting some much needed rest.<br /><br />Ed...only 15 days to go&#33;<br /><br />Rose...welcome back&#33;  So glad you had a good cruise.  Hope you get over the dreaded &quot;after cruise cold&quot; real soon&#33;<br /><br />Sue...that&#39;s great news that your dad won&#39;t need surgery&#33;<br /><br />Joey...only 5 days&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Maria...so glad your son and DIL are OK.  Bon Voyage...have a great cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Carmen &reg;...hope you are feeling better.  That was such a horrible experience&#33;<br /><br />Steve... I&#39;m so sorry about your growths...I pray that the results come back good.  That&#39;s nice that you know the doctor and staff...it probably helps you to relax a bit.<br /><br />Jen...hope you get another nice day like yesterday.  I&#39;m waiting for the 50s, but may have to wait awhile.  lol  <br /><br />Jackie...what a horrible ordeal at the doctor&#39;s.  I hope you are feeling better, and I pray you get good results back from your test.<br /><br />Tonia...glad your wrist has healed well.  Maybe the strength will come back somewhat a little more later.  Hope you get some rest.<br /><br />Carmen (M)...hope you are enjoying that great weather.  <br /><br />Cheryl...sounds like you will be pretty busy for awhile.  Your house will be like brand new when you&#39;re done.  Would love to see some pictures.  You have such a beautiful home.<br /><br />Chris...have a great day&#33;<br /><br />Stay well, everyone&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, Cruise Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-09 11:56:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263646,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 13:06:36',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#666600--><span style=\"color:#666600\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - January 9th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br />Good morning Crazies..already 60 degrees out before 6AM but rain on the way for today.  Glad all the outdoor decorations are down and put away for another year.   The tree is bare but still sitting in the living room and the Christmas village in the window and on the fireplace still need to be put away so I guess we will do that today.    I say we but I plan on getting a hair cut - getting my nails done and spending some time at the mall so I guess that leaves Jim to do it.   lol  Feeling much better today - the pounding headache is finally gone as well as quite a few other side effects I wasn&#39;t expecting.  <br /><br />Carmen ®  - How are you doing?   We miss your cheery posts and are worried about you.   Please let us know you are OK.<br /><br />Joey - Did you get your new washer yesterday?  Hope you are enjoying it.  <br /><br />Jenn - September 23 -  25 in AC just might be doable.  I will have to check with Jim&#39;s work schedule to see if it is a work week or off week.  If he is off we just might take a ride.   Any other Crazies within driving distance of Atlantic City? - We  might be able to arrange a mini-meet.  <br /><br />Jackie - hope you are doing better today.  I&#39;m sure you are very busy getting settled in at work and not feeling 100% doesn&#39;t help much.   I wish they had put me on the treadmill yesterday - there was no exercise involved in this test it was all done with meds.  I  don&#39;t think I would have wound up feeling like I was hit by a truck if I had been on the treadmill - I sure did with the drugs they used.  <br /><br />Steve - Hope you get some good news from your Dr. soon and all is well.   If I heard my Dr. say &quot;Oops&quot; yesterday I would have broken a new speed record out of that hospital wired up and dragging that EKG behind me.   lol<br /><br />Ed - I bought that new Cruise IQ game but haven&#39;t opened it yet.   We always play games when our 6 cruise friends come to visit.  I will look at it later and see if I can find some good ??? for you.<br /><br />Tonia - sorry you are having a hard adjustment back at work - at least with the hours.  Soon you will be back on your over-night shift - hang in there.<br /><br />Cheryl - good luck with the remodeling.   We can&#39;t wait to see pics of the finished product.  You have such great ideas and such great taste in decorating.<br /><br />Carmen(M)  - hope you are enjoying this milder weather we are having.<br /><br />Shari - glad you are feeling better.  You have had  a pretty rough year and need a break.<br /><br />Sue - Glad you Dad is OK.  You must have been so worried.<br /><br />Well I am starving - probably due to having such an upset stomach all day yesterday - so I am going to make a great big breakfast.   I&#39;ll be back later on to see how everyone is doing.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-09 13:06:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263648,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 13:30:36',NULL,'','Morning&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The details I gave you all must have been a little misleading.. sorry.  The &quot;uglies&quot; that I went through on Monday on my arm and nose were the treatments of the skin cancers not the tests.  So I am treated and it&#39;s all over.... yeah&#33;  The one on my arm he scraped and burned so deep that it&#39;s left a large open hole, it&#39;s going to take a while to heal I&#39;m sure.<br /><br />MaryLou, Sorry to hear that you had so many side effects - both nuclears I had didn&#39;t leave any side effects... I just didn&#39;t like that heavy uphill treadmill story.  What did they do to you to stress your heart?  Glad your headache has gone.<br /><br />I don&#39;t think I can get used to these 12 hour days&#33;&#33;  The days will be even longer from January 21 to February 11 which is regarded as our &quot;crunch&quot; period - with the majority of people coming in to do their taxes.<br /><br />Speak to you all later, have a great day&#33;<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-01-09 13:30:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263698,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 15:45:44',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Good Morning Crazies....<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->MaryLou sorry about the side effects.. I would have mentioned them to you.. but I didn&#39;t get them.. glad the headache is better... <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Nope no washer they called and said they couldn&#39;t deliver it on the specified date.. so we canceled it .... turned a couple of screws on the old one. and ... it will work for a few more months..... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> that will teach them to delay delivery&#33;&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->hey Jenn<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--sizeo:2--><span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Any other Crazies within driving distance of Atlantic City? - We might be able to arrange a mini-meet. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->That would be so awesome...<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Shari yep in 5 days.... it will be nice to get away.. glad to hear about kitty....<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Tonia..... you still are able to get that 24 hr bug in February right?&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Smile guys ... I will be back later...<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-09 15:45:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263702,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 16:19:59',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />It’s not as warm as yesterday, only 64 degrees, but I will take it.<br />Mary Lou, sorry to hear about the side effects, I hope you feel better. Enjoy your big breakfast.<br />Jackie, those are so long days, hang in there.<br />Steve, I hope you get good news from your doctor. <br />Cheryl, another project, where do you get the energy.  I am sure it would look fantastic when you are done.<br />Shari, glad that you are feeling much better.<br />Joey, sorry you didn’t get your washer yesterday, I really hate when that happens.<br />Back to work, 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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-09 16:19:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263714,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 16:35:22',NULL,'','good morning  all <br />took pappy out and the cold spell have return grr LOL but it is still winter my friend and i are planning to book other cruise not on biggest cruise business but small one but we are not sure WHEN we will book but we are thinking of booking with them the cruise line called Imperial Majesty which is 2 days cruising. we wanted to experience that that all<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-09 16:35:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263726,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 16:51:56',NULL,'','Welcome Home Keith and Rita ... Rose and Howie&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-09 16:51:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263731,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 16:58:14',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Boy this cold really knocked me out for the last few days. I just felt so tired and was barely able to do anything for more then 1/2 an hour at a time. Bad timing as I still have some unpacking to do but I&#39;ll get there. Thought I&#39;d start here today so no one thinks I&#39;ve disappeared. LOL&#33; I am feeling stronger this morning.<br /><br />Jackie, Steve, Marylou and anyone else who&#39;s been undergoing tests and procedures, hope all goes well and all the test results are clean.<br /><br />Tonia glad to see your working again but the swing shift if the worst&#33; <br /><br />Cheryl good luck with the bedroom remodeling. You always have so many projects going. <br /><br />Joey I agree with you about UWV, they got a raw deal. Thanks for the welcome home.<br /><br />Carmen so glad you are OK after you accident. Bumps and aches will heal with time. Good luck with the insurance company. Those pictures were frightening. <br /><br />Shari, nice to see you back on the dock. Glad to hear you cat is feeling better.<br /><br />Sue glad you dad&#39;s OK. <br /><br />Carmen glad you got some good weather to enjoy. Sorry to say it never lasts long. <br /><br />If I missed anyone, I&#39;m sorry. I&#39;ll try to keep up. I&#39;m working on my pictures and I&#39;ll do a review in a few days. Off to do the wash. Have a great day&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-09 16:58:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263740,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 19:37:19',NULL,'','welcome back rose  smile  i hope you feel better','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-09 19:37:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263741,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 19:37:19',NULL,'','welcome back rose  smile  i hope you feel better<br /><br />oops double post  ugh','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-09 19:37:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263743,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 20:03:16',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />Joey should be no prob for feb.... i will be on my graveyard shift again.. and won&#39;t have to go to sleep till later... my new shift by then will be midnight till 0845 ...FEB IS ON baby<br /><br /><br />hope everyone has a good day.. jut wanted to pop in ... have things i have to do before having to go to work AGAIN.... I WANT MY GRAVEYARD BACK......... ok i feel better i vented ..<br /><br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-09 20:03:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263754,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 21:01:54',NULL,'','Just got off the phone with my wife.  Tests results came back on the specimen taken off my face and it is a melanoma-insitu (early stage cancer).  Will go into the hospital tomorrow for more surgery.  The margins were not clear and they need to get it all.  Glad we caught this early, I still have lots of cruises to take&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Will get the name of the meds, for the dog, tonight when I get home and let you know.  <br /><br />Mary Lou...What a great picture you painted in my mind&#33;  Running out of a hospital trailing EKG leads&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rose...Sorry you caught a cold but welcome back&#33;<br /><br />Better get back to work.  have a great day&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-09 21:01:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263760,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 21:36:26',NULL,'','Steve: Great, always like to explore other med options.  Bummer on you test results, but you are right better to know early and be sure they get it all out.  Good luck.  <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 />Going into a little warm spell her in LV and by the time the chill returns we will be on our way to Mexico aboard the Spirit.  Works for me.  <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 />Starting to gather things in the guest room for the cruise.  And, this time I&#39;m going to work on my electronics early and be sure everything is charged, spare batteries packed and all that good stuff.  Usually wait till the last day.<br /><br />Hope you all are having a great day.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-09 21:36:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263765,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 22:24:56',NULL,'','Steve good luck at the hospital tomorrow. We&#39;ll be praying for your speedy recovery and return to good health.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-09 22:24:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263768,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-09 23:08:49',NULL,'','Hello CruiseCrazies&#33; Just a very quick note: <br />We meant to wish you all a prosperous New Year from the Constellation, however we ran out of time&#33; Our celebration was really good and did not end until around 3 in the morning.<br />We had a great-great cruise and meet a lot of nice and interesting folks, including a Scottish comedian/actor. We met a lot of other folks from the UK, including the  oldmovieguy and his lovely wife who registered today at this site.<br />The only negative was a 43 year old female from Canada passed away while scuba diving with her husband in St Martin. Such a tragedy.<br />We had my birthday celebration a day early on the ship, as I spent my actual birthday at the FLL and Atlanta airports. We did not get home until after 11 PM and were zombies the next day. We both started catching a cold on the last couple days of our cruise and went to the doctor today. I have a sinus infection and Rita has the same including a stomach virus. I am at work trying to catch up, however it looks like a lost cause today','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-09 23:08:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263783,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 00:01:38',NULL,'','Steve thoughts will be with you tomorrow ....<br /><br />Keith and Rita .. hope you guys feel better ..real soon&#33;&#33; I am so glad you had the bestest cruise ever&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shari... 13 years wow.... thats a long time for felines isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />David left today to spend a 10 day period up in Oakland teaching class.. he gets back next friday... the same day i get back from my cruise....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 00:01:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263800,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 02:05:34',NULL,'','keith and rita get well and rest  smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-10 02:05:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263801,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 02:11:49',NULL,'','Ed.....The medicine our Vet gave us for the panic attacks is called Clomicalm.  We only give it to her when an attack starts.  Has worked well so far.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita...Welcome back, sorry you both caught colds but sounded like a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-10 02:11:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263813,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 03:03:55',NULL,'','Evening All,<br /><br />Steve... praying for you for your procedure tomorrow - we believe that they&#39;ll remove every single bad cell&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />K &amp; R..... hey guys welcome back, and please get well soon.<br /><br />I don&#39;t have much news just work....work.....work&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-10 03:03:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263866,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 07:16:29',NULL,'','Steve: Thanks for the info.  Will talk to my vet on our next visit.<br /><br />Well, I just told DirectTV to take a hike.  They have been messing with my HD TIVO installation since Christmas.  So, after 12 years with them I ordered DISH Network which will be installed on Friday.  Kinda took a cue from Joey with his washer installation experience. <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-10 07:16:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263868,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 09:34:59',NULL,'','Evening Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s snowing like mad out there - great big flakes.  My black border collie looks like a dalmation when she comes in - if she comes in.  She loves the snow&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - a meet would be awesome&#33;   Hope it works out.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - good luck woth your procedure - it is alarming to say the least.  I will be thinking about you and sending my angels to look out for you.<br /><br /><br />We did our &quot;cross the line&quot; hop today.  Got some great bargains - lots of stuff for next years Christmas Bureau donations - more bang for our buck to be sure.  Lots of toys for 75% off.<br /><br />I also scored in Value Village.  I need a purple &quot;flapper&quot; costume for our Red Hat anniversary Celebration (ten years of Hatness lol) in the spring and I found the most amazing purple dress - for ten bucks&quot;.  It is shaped so it drapes in the front with raglan sleeves ( I refuse to go sleeveless  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> ) and sort of slims down to the knees with two layers of fabric - I plan to add acouple of layers of fringe.  Now I need to make the feathered headband, pickup some fishnet pantyhose, and a cigarette holder.   I also want to make a garter - so I can carry my &quot;gat&quot; like a good &quot;moll&quot;.  I love costumes - can you tell lol?  And maybe a short black wig  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  and a beauty mark on the cheek ....<br /><br />Well off to bed - up early to visit the dentist.<br /><br /><br />Take care ....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-10 09:34:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263897,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 11:11:47',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Another good day today...no snow, yet.  We should get 1&quot; to 3&quot; for the rush hour this morning.  Twenty-eight degrees right now.  It should get a little colder the rest of the week.  Still trying to catch up on errands  and grocery shopping and returning a few gifts.  I&#39;m getting anxious to start my Spring cleaning.  Cleaned really well before Christmas, of course, but my closets and cupboards, etc. need some help.  lol   I like to Spring clean in the winter.  After a long MN winter I am dying to get outside and smell the warmer fresh air.  LOL<br /><br />Mary Lou...glad your headache is better.  I&#39;m praying you get good results from your test.<br /><br />Jackie...that&#39;s so great to have your treatment all over with.  It didn&#39;t sound like a very fun day, for sure.<br /><br />Joey...sorry about your new washer.  Thirteen in a cat is getting up there but some live to be 19 or 20 even.  Any older than that is kind of rare, I think.  I have another cat that is 15 years old.  So he is really getting to be a &quot;senior citizen. lol<br /><br />Carmen (M)  That 63 degrees sounds soooo wonderful.  I&#39;m tired of winter already, and it has just started.  lol<br /><br />Sue...I think that&#39;s the line that has the &quot;Regal Empress.&quot;  It&#39;s a nice &quot;classic ship.&quot;  I haven&#39;t been on her, but it sounds like a nice ship from others&#39; reports.<br /><br />Rose...take care of that nasty cold.  Hope you are well, soon.<br /><br />Tonia...I know what you mean about the &quot;graveyard&quot; shift.  I used to waitress many years ago and did the &quot;graveyard&quot; shift for a couple of years.  Having to rotate shifts all the time, the &quot;graveyard&quot; was my favorite...except for having to go in to work on the weekends when I wanted to go party.  LOL  I was very, very, young then.  lol<br /><br />Steve...I&#39;m so sorry to hear about the melanoma.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Hope all goes well at the hospital tomorrow.  Marc had melanoma a couple of years ago, and they also found it early.  He is doing great.<br /><br />Ed...it must be so fun to be getting ready for the group cruise.  It will be so fun having so many friends along.  I was going on a group cruise this last September but had to cancel.  We are planning another one in 2009.  Hope you have good luck with your DISH network.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...Welcome back&#33;  So glad you had a great cruise on the &quot;Connie.&quot;  It&#39;s a shame you had to bring back colds, and sinus problems and flu.  It happens so often now. It&#39;s hard to avoid, I guess.  Get well, soon&#33;<br /><br /><br />Jen...love your Avatar&#33;  Your &quot;flapper&quot; costume sounds like it will be really great, and really authentic.  That&#39;s so neat that your dogie loves the snow.  Marc let our oldest cat out in the snow once, and he didn&#39;t have a clue what to do.  Poor guy...he was really scared.  He brought him in right away.  Both our cats are indoor cats.  We let them out in the back yard on a  leash once in awhile in the summer, but they don&#39;t want to stay out too long.  they&#39;re just too used to being indoors.<br /><br />Stay warm, and stay well, everyone&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day&#33;<br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-10 11:11:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263899,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 12:56:31',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#336666--><span style=\"color:#336666\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - January 10th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies.... it seems our &quot;heat wave&quot; is over but it sure was nice while it lasted.   We are 90% done with putting away Christmas but I have run out of storage boxes so a trip to Target is in order before we finish up.  I didn&#39;t buy that many new things after Christmas so the brisk winter air must have caused my things to grow  when they are out of the boxes - just like the air in the basement causes my summer clothes to shrink over the winter.  hehe<br /><br />Joey - sorry it did not work out with the new washer but since the old one could be easily repaired that is great - more money for cruising if you don&#39;t have to invest in the new one.   Good luck to David on his training classes.<br /><br />Steve - sending prayers and good wishes your way that all goes well today.  Let them get all of those bad cells out and then you can concentrate on getting ready for your cruise.<br /><br />Carmen - we miss you - ARE YOU OK??  You have been through a horrible ordeal and your friends here are worried about you.  <br /><br />Rose - hope you are feeling better today.  <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - sorry you are both ill but glad to hear you had a great cruise.  We look forward to reading all about it.<br /><br />Ed - good luck with your DISH.   I&#39;m sure you are anxious to get your new TV up and running.  Jim would be climbing the walls by now waiting.   <br /><br />Jenn - Your new outfit sounds perfect.   You have such fun with that group - good for you.<br /><br />Shari - Hope you are able to get out to do your errands despite the snow.<br /><br />Cheryl - how is your project coming along?  <br /><br />Tonia, Sue, Carmen, Jackie and everyone else- hope you are all well and keeping busy.<br /><br />Time to get my day started but I&#39;ll be back later on.   Make today special and don&#39;t forget to smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-10 12:56:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263922,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 14:56:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263866:date=Jan 9 2008, 09&#58;16 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 9 2008, 09&#58;16 PM) [snapback]263866[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Steve: Thanks for the info. Will talk to my vet on our next visit.<br /><br />Well, I just told DirectTV to take a hike. They have been messing with my HD TIVO installation since Christmas. So, after 12 years with them I ordered DISH Network which will be installed on Friday. Kinda took a cue from Joey with his washer installation experience. <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Ed good for you... let me know what you think of Dish... <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 14:56:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263923,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 15:24:02',NULL,'','Good Morning guys...<br /><br />slept horribly last night.... had the whole bed to myself and wasn&#39;t used to having all the blankets....<br /><br />Not much to report yet this morning... I forgot to mention I got an Ice cream maker for the holidays and it does a pretty good job... now i am in search for the ultimate ice cream recipes.. I want two in perticular... strawberry and a chocolate almond recipes both should have high fat content... any help is appreciated&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have a super day.. and Smile...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 15:24:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263932,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 16:14:52',NULL,'','morning all... steve sorry about your owies,.. keith rita rose gezzzzzzzzz yuckies...<br /><br />Marylou glad all went well...<br /><br />shari ya i know what ya mean... when your stuck in the house and just he idea of getting in the car and drive just to the store or something for a change in scenery....<br /><br />Joey you so funny.. i could see ya OK  CANCEL IT .. LOL .... what kinda ice maker i was thinking about buying one....<br /><br />well off to try to get aome aleep .. my body just want to to these hours..<br /><br />ok the cats here going feed me.. walking back and forward across the keyboard.. pain in the ya know what cat hehehehe<br /><br />ok everyone have  agreat day<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-10 16:14:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263933,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 16:22:16',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263932:date=Jan 10 2008, 06&#58;14 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 10 2008, 06&#58;14 AM) [snapback]263932[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> .. LOL .... what kinda ice maker i was thinking about buying one....<br /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Cuisinart~ Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream &amp; Sorbet Maker...... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />On another note..I spoke with Carmen (RN) and she is really hurting aches and pains from the vehicle mishap.. please keep her in you daily thoughts,,,<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 16:22:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263934,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 16:41:15',NULL,'','Thanks for letting us know about Carmen Joey.   Sending prayers and hugs her way.  Tell her that her Cruise Crazies friends miss her and hope she will be back with us soon.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-10 16:41:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263935,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 17:06:22',NULL,'','good morning  <br />it was little bit chilly this morning and had bad nose bleeding but i got it to stop whew <br />took Pappy out  we had good night sleep <br />have to go in town for my therapy and etc... <br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-10 17:06:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263937,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 17:13:27',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263935:date=Jan 10 2008, 07&#58;06 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lovelypinky &#064; Jan 10 2008, 07&#58;06 AM) [snapback]263935[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  <br /><br />have good day everyone <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />You Too&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 17:13:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263957,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 18:47:44',NULL,'','Morning Crazies&#33; Hope everyone is doing well this morning. My cold is getting better slowly but surely and I&#39;m regaining my strength. Finally emptied all the suitcases this morning and now things will get back to normal, I hope. I really need to get the home office ready for tax season today. DS is still in our office so I guess I need to find somewhere for me to work this year. He keeps saying he&#39;s moving out but I see no signs of it yet. Don&#39;t want it in my wine room........that is where it used to live so we&#39;ll see. <br /><br />Keith and Rita Glad you enjoyed the Constellation. Sounds like you had lots of fun. How said for the passenger and their family. Sounds like we all got colds on our cruises. <br /><br />Steve, praying that everything goes well today.<br /><br />Ed sorry to hear about your DirectTV experience. Hope your happy with Dish network. We&#39;ll be shopping for HD service after the tax season.<br /><br />Jackie, don&#39;t work too hard.........I know not possible. <br /><br />Jenn, I also hit the 75% off racks this week. Lots of Toys for Tots next year.....  Sounds like you got the perfect dress for you red hat party.<br /><br />Shari, smart girl spring cleaning now so you can enjoy the warmer weather in the spring&#33;<br /><br />Joey fresh Ice Cream sounds great&#33; Wish I could come have some. It&#39;s always hard to sleep alone the first few nights.......I remember when Howie travelled, I used to do all sorts of projects around the house to avoid the empty bed at night. Poor Howie once I rearranged the furniture and he tripped over the couch when he came home. LOL&#33;<br /><br />Carmen sending prayers to you and hope that you are feeling better soon. Thanks for letting Joey know, we worry when people go missing for too long. <br /><br />Sue glad you got your nosebleed under control. Hope you have a great day.<br /><br />Carmen, (Mercedes) my nephew said you all were due for another cold snap, hope it&#39;s not too bad.<br /><br />Marylou hope you find your boxes and finish packing up the Christmas stuff. Yes, it does seem to multiply quickly. <br /><br />Well off to do a few things and then try to figure out where to put the office for now. Hope that you all have a terrific day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-10 18:47:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263958,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 19:09:22',NULL,'','In our second bedroom, which we currently use as a den ... there are five windows with a western exposure.. that just scream with sun and heat when for the nine months out of a year temperatures raise .. we live in the San Fernando Valley portion of LA so we will deal with the sun and heat best we can.. this was our recently added soultion...... hopefully it will reduce air conditioning costs as well.. <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 /><img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/forums/index.php?automodule=gallery&amp;cmd=viewimage&amp;img=515&amp;file=med\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-10 19:09:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263962,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-10 20:36:13',NULL,'','Morning all - just stopped in to say hi&#33;  Soon I will pop my heavy duty &quot;ATIVAN&quot; and head off to the dentist.  Then back home to sleep it off.<br /><br />Catch up later....take care<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/goodnight-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-10 20:36:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263974,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 01:13:50',NULL,'','HI Jenn,  Just did my thing with the Dentist this morning.  <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 />Off to the Vet&#39;s now.  Our oldest cat is failing quickly.  She is sixteen years old.  Does not look good.  Lost a seventeen year old one late last year. <br /><br />Time to go.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-11 01:13:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263978,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 01:53:23',NULL,'','Just wanted to let you all know the procedure was a success&#33;  Clear margins so they got it all&#33;  Also took off a couple of other growths that were benign.<br /><br />One good thing, with the scar and an eye patch I can now go to Haloween parties as a pirate.  Shoot I can even go on cruises as a pirate&#33;<br /><br />Ed.....So sorry to hear about your cat.  That&#39;s never easy.  Will be thinking of you.<br /><br />Still alittle groogy from the general.  Will check in tomorrow.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-11 01:53:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263979,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 01:55:17',NULL,'','Steve .... Congratulations....<br /><br />Ed sorry about kitty......','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 01:55:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263980,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 01:57:37',NULL,'','Hello Gang,<br /><br />I&#39;m here...not my best, that&#39;s for sure.  I did go to work yesterday.  Thankfully, we just had staff meeting and there were no cases.  I&#39;m still under the weather...and it&#39;s raining again.  I really get PTSD when I drive down Potrero past the trees.  Actually, I see that the whole tree didn&#39;t fall on the car...it split in half.  I&#39;m going to have to take my camera and photograph the darn tree...since no one got pictures of it the half on top of my car.  I talked to the city attorney and I may have a claim.  Anyway, they told me to file it, especially since I will get very little from my insurance.  <br /><br />I saw my doctor yesterday and she&#39;s sending me to physical therapy and to an orthopedist -my own won&#39;t see me ( he&#39;s followed me for 25 years, since my laminectomy and fusion ) if there&#39;s a hint of litigation in this situation.....  I work tomorro and am on call Saturday night but, otherwise ( thankfully ), I&#39;m off again until Wed.  By then, I should be MUCH better.<br /><br />Haven&#39;t been online since it hurts to sit at the computer.  I have a bucket of Vicodin but I hate taking that stuff.  I&#39;ve thrown out so much of that over the years.  <br /><br />Miss you all, though, that&#39;s for sure&#33;<br /><br />I am going out tonight, with my son, Shawn, to a beautiful Vietnamese place, Ana Mandara that I was supposed to go to for Christmas dinner.  We also had our Indian meal at Amber India on Tuesday - terrific food.  I can always rally to eat&#33;<br /><br />Love to all,<br /><br />Carmen','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-11 01:57:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263981,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 02:01:37',NULL,'','Great to see you Carmen&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 02:01:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263985,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 02:18:23',NULL,'','Glad you CAN&#39;T see me....I don&#39;t have my eye shadow on&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-11 02:18:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263991,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 03:16:10',NULL,'','Steve, Joey, et. al<br /><br />The cat (Duffy) is home again.  Had a wound on her butt that had to be cleaned.  Antibiotics for now.  Blood work results tomorrow.  I guess the blood will tell the tale and then we will decide where we go from there.<br /><br />Steve: great new on your procedure.  I know what a relief that must be.  Crash tonight and I&#39;m sure you will be feeling a lot better tomorrow.<br /><br />Well, off the bbq a couple of steaks in the dark.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ninja.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ninja:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ninja.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-11 03:16:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263992,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 03:22:20',NULL,'','i can almost smell the sizzle&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 03:22:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(263998,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 04:05:02',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Ed,  sorry to hear about the failing health of your beloved kitty - been there, done that, this can&#39;t be an easy time for you.<br /><br />Joey, don&#39;t get used to all the blankets  :)<br /><br />Carmen, so glad to see you back, and glad that your a BIT better - you&#39;ll get stronger each day. I can&#39;t imagine going through what you went through.<br /><br />Hey guys, what&#39;s up with the produce price these days???????? At the local grocery this evening 1 huge beefsteak tomato was &#036;4.98 and 2 lbs. pf grape were &#036;10.00<br /><br />I guess we&#39;ll have to live on a diet of Ramen noodles instead of fresh produce.....too bad.<br /><br />Have a super evening every one.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-11 04:05:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264002,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 04:08:28',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=263998:date=Jan 10 2008, 06&#58;05 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Jan 10 2008, 06&#58;05 PM) [snapback]263998[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hi All,<br /><br />Hey guys, what&#39;s up with the produce price these days???????? At the local grocery this evening 1 huge beefsteak tomato was &#036;4.98 and 2 lbs. pf grape were &#036;10.00 <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />we are paying 3.49 a pound for the tomatoe and grapes 2.99 a pound...How much are your lemons..lol<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 04:08:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264012,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 04:31:45',NULL,'','Hello all.  Just wanted to let you know I was still alive and kickin&#39; - have spend umpteen million hrs. (well, it seems like it) stripping wallpaper, priming and painting.  Yesterday I went to the salon to get my hair done and ended up spending 4 hr. and 45 minutes in the stylist&#39;s chair.  Glad she wasn&#39;t charging me by the hr.  I had all the dark color stripped from my hair and then had to sit there with the stripper on, then she washed it out and conditioned it and I to sit with the conditioning treatment in, then she washed it again and dried it, then added the color, which I had to sit with it in, then she washed that out, conditioned it again - you know the drill by now, I had to sit with the conditioner in.  Then there was a final washing, drying and styling.  It has gone from the harsh, almost black to a medium chestnut brown.  I was supposed to get highlights too but she thought my hair had been thru enough for the time being so I go back next Tuesday for another deep conditioning and the highlights.  I have always colored my hair at home but after having it done professionally, I will never do it myself again.  It just looks and feels so much healther with a stylist doing it.  I spent the whole day today shopping - was looking for some new framed prints to go with the new design of the master bedroom.  I ended up going to Hobby Lobby and they had all their Christmas stuff for 90% off.  I did not need anything - I have enough decoraitons to do 3 houses, but at that price, I could not pass it up.  I got &#036;750 worth of holiday stuff for &#036;75.  I haven&#39;t broken the news to Greg yet, who just finally got all the Christmas stuff taken to the basement and stored away 2 days ago.  Steve, I just read about your tests and then saw that the procedure was a success - I was happy to see that.  Sounds like something you might be able to milk for some extra attention for a while.   Mary Lou, I am sorry you had some adverse reactions to your test, but am happy you too are on the mend.  So many &quot;owies&quot; here - hope all of you (Jackie, Carmen, Steve Mary Lou and any others) are on the mend now.  Carmen, not sure where I find the energy - in fact most evenings I don&#39;t have any - but then I look at an imcomplete project and force myself&#33;&#33;&#33;  Joey, as much as I love Greg and miss him when he is away - I really do like being able to sleep int he middle of the bed and watching tv in bed, which I can&#39;t do when he is home.   Well guys, tomorrow starts the weekend - anyone have any exciting plans?  I plan to paint&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-11 04:31:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264026,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 07:52:52',NULL,'','Hi Cheryl,<br /><br />Glad I have so little hair that it&#39;s not exactly a problem.  10 minutes with the Barber and I&#39;m good to go&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> <br /><br />My big plans for tomorrow include:<br /><br />Getting Up <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 />Walking the dog <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <br /><br />Breakfast <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 />Give the cat her meds (ever try and dose a cat??) <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 /><br />Waiting for the DISH Network installer.  Sometime between 8 and noon.  Would not make book on that. <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 />How is that for an exciting morning???  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Is this the retirement I worked all my life for???  What the heck I love it.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Let us know when you give the new Christmas stuff to Steve to put away for next year.  <br /><br />Told Roe if any decoration did not get used this year it was going to be dumped.  Why do we save all this stuff??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> <br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-11 07:52:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264029,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 08:35:29',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Well...we didn&#39;t get the snow we were supposed to get, but we may have some light snow yet this weekend.  They say that the week after next we may have temps below zero for 5 days or so.  I hope they are WRONG.  lol  I&#39;m already feeling cooped up in the house too much.  LOL  Didn&#39;t do much today...just light housework...still feeling kind of yucky, but nothing serious.  I got some pretty, and new, different colored china coffee and tea cups with dessert plates  recently, and I would love to clean out the cupboards and make room for them.  LOL  They have to be hand washed, but I don&#39;t care, they&#39;re so pretty.   <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...it&#39;s a good feeling to get all the Christmas things put away, for sure.   I need to pick up another plastic bin for some of our things, too.  Don&#39;t know what happened, everything fit in the bins last year.  LOL<br /><br />Rose...glad you&#39;re starting to feel a little better.  Hope you find the right place for your home office.  Sounds like this is going to be your busy season.<br /><br />Jen...good luck at the dentist&#33;<br /><br />Joey...hope you get some sleep tonight.  Are those stained glass windows that you put up?  Marc makes stained glass windows for a hobby.  Talked to my friend who cruised Europe on the &quot;Jewel of the Seas.&quot;  She highly recommends the ship and cruise.  She is even thinking of going again.<br /><br />Tonia...it sounds like you need some good sleep, too.  Take care.<br /><br />Sue...so glad you got that nose bleed to stop.  That can be scary.<br /><br />Ed...I&#39;m sooo sorry to hear about your cat.  I hope they can find a way to help her.  Marc had to give our cat antibiotics for two weeks recently, and it was NO fun for either of them, so I know what you mean about giving cats medication.  It&#39;s not easy, for sure.<br /><br />Steve...that is great news&#33;  I&#39;m sooo happy for you that they got it all.  Rest up and feel better soon.<br /><br />Carmen...I&#39;m glad you are starting to feel a bit better.  That was a horrible ordeal.  I hope you heal well, and soon.<br /><br />Jackie...hope you&#39;re feeling better.  Yes, the grocery prices have sure gone up.  I need to go tomorrow or we will have no milk.  lol<br /><br />Cheryl...your hair sounds lovely.    It&#39;s too bad that they have to take so long, though.  I know that was one reason I quit going.  Didn&#39;t like to sit in the chair all day.  lol  I do need to start coloring, though, and I don&#39;t have much experience with that, so I will probably go in for that.  Good luck with your work on the house.<br /><br />Take care everyone; stay warm, and stay well&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-11 08:35:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264057,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 10:50:01',NULL,'','just a pop in..... nite nite <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-11 10:50:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264058,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 10:56:59',NULL,'','I survived again - yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  I use my smile an awful lot and I guess it was getting worn out :o)<br /><br /><b>STEVE</b> - great news Buddy.  YEAH&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>CARMEN</b> - hope you feel at least a little better every 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\" /> <br /><br /><br /><b>ED</b> - so sorry about your kitty.  It is so hard when they are not well and I have actually had to give meds to a cat - nothing like it for sheer terrror..... and all that blood  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> <br /><br />Here&#39;s one for the kitty ......<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/pet-rocker.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />And Ed, darling , we don&#39;t &quot;Save&quot; things we just restructure the storage contunum to accomodate that which will likely be of use at a further date - though maybe not in this millenium.<br /><br /><br />Off to bed again .... sleep tight you all&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/ANIMAL.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-11 10:56:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264061,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 13:44:51',NULL,'','I have to leave in a few minutes, but not before saying:<br /><br />Jenn - those photo&#39;s are awesome&#33;<br /><br />Ed - My Saturday sounds like it&#39;s going to be very similar to yours.<br /><br />Happy Friday to everyone.... sorry gotta run&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-11 13:44:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264067,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 13:51:31',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - January 11th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....Another week is over - no special plans for the weekend.  I was hoping to head down to Secaucus to the Lenox China outlet but the weather is supposed to be lousy (rainy and cold) so I don&#39;t know. It&#39;s about 1 1/2 hrs. each way so I don&#39;t know if we will venture out in bad weather.  Might not be worth it.     My china pattern is being discontinued and I would like to pick up a few finishing pieces but I really don&#39;t NEED anything.  <br /><br />Had an upsetting day yesterday - Ashleigh has had 3 sessions of &quot;rapid heart beat&quot; during the week.  She get&#39;s all flushed and when they send her to the nurse her heart rate is over 120.  Of course by the time Mike or Deb get there and get her to the dr. she is back to normal and fine.   It happened the first time on Tuesday during Gym so we blamed that - but Wed and Thursday she was just at her desk when it happened.  Funny thing is it always happens around 2PM.   Her cardiologist put her on a 24 hour heart monitor and wants her to go about her daily business including school but school won&#39;t let her in with the monitor attached so I don&#39;t know what will happen today.  Please say a prayer that she is OK.  This is really scarey.<br /><br />Joey - I don&#39;t know if those windows are the solution to your problem or not but they sure look great.   <br /><br />Steve - so glad they got everything yesterday.  Don&#39;t worry about looking like a Pirate - you will fit right in on a cruise.  At least you will know you are a healthy pirate.<br /><br />Ed - so sorry about your kitty   We certainly become attached to our lilltle friends and they become part of our family.<br /><br />Cheryl - Glad you are happy with your hair after all that time in the Salon.   Have fun with your project.<br /><br />Shari - Make some room for those lovely new China pieces and enjoy them.<br /><br />Carmen - glad you were able to stop by for a spell.  Hope you had a nice dinner with your son last night.<br /><br />Jackie - you made it through a whole week of work.  Enjoy your weekend off and make the most of it.<br /><br />Sue - glad that nosebleed stopped.   That must have been scarey.<br /><br />Tonia - pretty soon you will be back on your night shift.  Then you can get back into some kind of schedule.<br /><br />Carmen - I guess our east coast heat wave is over.   Too bad - it sure was nice while it lasted.<br /><br />Jenn-  Glad all went well at the dentist.  Keep smiling.<br /><br />Time to begin my day.   I&#39;ll be back later on - Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-11 13:51:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264082,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 15:33:56',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />having trouble sleeping so thought i would pop in <br /><br />Carmen.. thanks for popping in... like i said about a few of you if i don&#39;t see you atleast post hello... i know something is up... now your one on them... sure wish there was something that would help except pills... spa wouldn&#39;t help ???...it helps me with my owies.. i know mine right now are tnothing like yours...i bey driving by that tree just makes ya want to ... of well... thank god your still here...<br /><br />Joey kwel window treatmen.. is that the peel sheeting or did you have stained glass put in.? thanks for the info on the ice cream maker.. thats one i was looking at....<br /><br />ED sorry about the kitty...i heart gos out to you...<br /><br />Steve don&#39;t worry about the pirate thingie... i wear my mask everyday  .. LOL and still haven&#39;t found out LOL<br /><br />Cheryl i always forget how long your hair... the older i get the shorter i want it... not sure if anyone esle feels like that... <br /><br />well i hit the highlights ... foing to try to get some sleep<br /><br />Rose or sorry you still noy feeling well.. Keith Rita great pix<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-11 15:33:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264089,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 16:03:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264082:date=Jan 11 2008, 05&#58;33 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 11 2008, 05&#58;33 AM) [snapback]264082[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> morning all<br /><br />Joey kwel window treatmen.. is that the peel sheeting or did you have stained glass put in.? thanks for the info on the ice cream maker.. thats one i was looking at....<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Bite your tongue.... all real baby...... no peel and stick here&#33;&#33;<br />Good Morning Crazies..<br />not much going on this weekend here.. all ready for the cruise .. I am 97% packed..(just need to add the suit and toilitries..)<br /><br />MaryLou.. so sorry to hear about Ashleigh&#39;s rapid heart... i hate to ask why the school wont let her have it attached during school especially if she has the &quot;doctors note&quot; now that is just silly.. my thoughts will be with her this weekend.... that is the first step to a correct diagnosis...<br />I am around today if you need me,,<br />smile guys..<br />Joey<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 16:03:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264095,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 16:09:27',NULL,'','Joey - I can&#39;t quite understand the schools decision either and Deb will be going there this morning.  Since this problem always seems to happen in school it seems logical that she should be there.   Everything she does (eats, runs, sits quite, sleeps,) has to be documented for the 24 hours so perhaps that is why they don&#39;t want to accept the responsibility.  However if she stays calm today and heart rate stays even, they will somehow have to test her in school, like it or not.<br /><br />Looking at your beautiful windows I remembered our friends had stained glass panels installed in their living room windows and said they helped tremendously.  Hope you have the same results.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-11 16:09:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264097,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 16:50:00',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Getting out of the house today before the weather cools off. I&#39;ve been in 3 days way too many for me&#33; Cold is definately better now to get back my strength.<br /><br />Joey nice windows&#33;<br /><br />Ed sorry about your cat. You must take excellent care of them to have them for so many years. Good luck with you HD today.<br /><br />Steve glad you are doing well. Hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />Carmen take it easy and don&#39;t overdo&#33; We&#39;ll all be here holding down the fort and hoping your feeling better soon.<br /><br />Cheryl, I&#39;m tired reading how much you&#39;ve done. LOL <br /><br />Jenn glad the dentist went OK.<br /><br />Shari I hope that cold weather moves on like the snow did. I really don&#39;t miss the snow anymore. I love new things and your dessert set sounds great even if you have to hand wash them.<br /><br />Marylou of course we will pray for Ash. That little one sure has a lot to deal with and seems to handle it all well. Too bad we adults can&#39;t do that. Sending hugs your way.<br /><br />Jackie, the week is over.....enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Well I&#39;m heading to the mall for a walk and a stop at the Semi-annual sale at Bath and Body. DD started me there and poor Howie gets the bill. LOL <br /><br />Have a great day all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-11 16:50:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264098,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 16:50:18',NULL,'','good morning all <br />had to get up to take Pappy out  i guess i will have relaxing day today <br /><br />marylou- how scary for ashleigh to have that kind of heart epsodes like that<br /><br />ED- i am sorry about your kitty i lost my kitty 3 years ago so i know what is like to lose kitty <br /><br />have good day all <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-11 16:50:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264101,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 17:20:25',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br />Now this is a great day.  Procedure is over, I have no pain, it Friday, and I don&#39;t have to go to work&#33;<br /><br />Thanks eveyone for the care and kind words&#33;  Sure am glad I found this web site&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl.....Hey, since you are experienced at stripping wall paper why don&#39;t you come help my wife (I can only supervise&#33;).  We are thinking about stripping the kitchen &amp; hearth room.  It&#39;s only approx 600 to 700 sq ft with lots of weird angles&#33;  4-1/2 hrs in a salon&#33;  I spent 4-1/2 hrs in a saloon once but that was a long time ago&#33;<br /><br />Ed....Good luck on getting the meds in the cat and the Dish installer showing up.  After  the Direct TV experience you deserve a break.  What goods a new TV if you can&#39;t watch it&#33;<br /><br />Mary Low...Sorry to hear about Ashleigh and the school.  Sometimes you wonder if some of those administrators ever went to school&#33;   Have said a prayer for Ashleigh.<br /><br />Have a great day all, will check in later.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-11 17:20:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264131,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 18:31:59',NULL,'','Steve,  Sounds great.  I thought if you got some shut eye that the pain would be gone today. Great news.<br /><br />Roe had a biopsy on her head yesterday afternoon that took four stitches to close.  Head wounds really bleed.  Nurse commented that she lost a pint of blood by the time they got it closed.  So she had some pain last night.  But a couple of good old Excederin did the trick.<br /><br />Have not even seen Duffy this morning yet much less given her the meds.<br /><br />Mary Lou,  So sorry to hear about Ashleigh&#39;s problem.  I&#39;m sure the school is just trying to dodge any responsibility.  You know these days in a law suit, everyone is named and I&#39;m sure that is what they are worried about, but it sure does&#39;nt help Ashleigh.  We will be praying for her.  You can count on that.<br /><br />Joey, stained glass looks great&#33;  We added stained glass on both of the sidelights flanking the front door of our last home and loved the effect.  We have a double door entry into the Master Bedroom in this house with a transom type window above and have been talking about treating that with stained glass.  I think it would look sharp.<br /><br />Well, I&#39;m on &quot;standby&quot; now for the installer.  Love these four hour windows.  <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 />Time for some breakfast and a cat roundup.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-11 18:31:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264135,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 19:04:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264131:date=Jan 11 2008, 08&#58;31 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 11 2008, 08&#58;31 AM) [snapback]264131[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey, stained glass looks great&#33; We added stained glass on both of the sidelights flanking the front door of our last home and loved the effect. We have a double door entry into the Master Bedroom in this house with a transom type window above and have been talking about treating that with stained glass. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><br /><br />Oh man Ed, I bet that looked great&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We also treated the 4 windows in the living room (we did that in 2002) for the same reason as before... so all toll we spent &#036;2000 on 9 windows installed... I was pleased.. insurance agent personally have seen them.... so its all good..<br /><br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 19:04:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264136,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 19:09:31',NULL,'','Good Afternoon:<br /><br />58 degrees and raining.  You are right MaryLou, our heat wave is over.<br />Jackie I know what you mean.  I bought 6 golden apples for &#036;7.95 and 2 bags of grapes for &#036;9.50, I though that was a bit much, but I like my fruits, so what are you going to do.<br />MaryLou, I am sorry to hear about Ashleigh’s rapid heart beat.  I hope the school realizes that this is a medical condition and let her attend school.  My prayers will be with her.<br />Joey, love your stained glass windows.  Are you excited about your cruise? Mine seem like such a long way off.<br />Steve, I glad that your procedure was a success.<br />Ed, I hope you will able to give Duffy (the name of one of my attorneys lol) her medications.<br />Cheryl, no plans for the weekend, I hope you get some rest.<br />Carmen, good to see you post, I hope you are feeling better.<br />Sue, nosebleeds are such a nuisance, I am glad yours have stopped.  I had one last week, and only get them when I blow my nose too hard, and only on the left side.   <br />Everyone have a great and safe 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','2008-01-11 19:09:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264146,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 19:28:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264136:date=Jan 11 2008, 09&#58;09 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(mercedes &#064; Jan 11 2008, 09&#58;09 AM) [snapback]264136[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey, love your stained glass windows. Are you excited about your cruise? Mine seem like such a long way off.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />LOL even with yours being some 5 months out ....our big cruise is almost 12 months out&#33; But i know what you mean about being anxious waiting to set sail <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> ....... and yeah i am excited.. I am going on a cruise&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 19:28:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264156,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 19:52:42',NULL,'','Hello Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I didn&#39;t make it to work this morning...,headache and upset stomach, still really having trouble being out and<br />about.  I am off now until Wednesday except for one call shift over the weekend so I pray the extra few days will make the difference.<br /><br />Shawn and I did go to Ana Mandara - it is such a serene and lovely place, on of the prettiest restaurants I&#39;ve ever been in.  Gourment Magazine says &quot;Ana Mandara is unlike any Vietnamese restaurant in America.&quot;<br />Check out their website at www.anamandara.com.  I would have enjoyed it more had I felt better.  When I emaled the reservations, they ask if you are celebrating anything.  I wrote, &quot;I&#39;m celebrating life...and explained about the tree hitting my car.&quot;  The manager was so sweet.  When we sat down, he sent complimentary champagne, &quot;in celebration of your being alive - we want to celebrate it as well.&quot;<br /><br />It was rainy and dreary and Fisherman&#39;s Wharf was deserted.  We had no problem parking and the restaurant wasn&#39;t packed, as it usually is.  We were able to eat fairly quickly and I slept all the way home.<br /><br />Steve, I&#39;m glad to hear you are recovering nicely and that the surgery went well and with a positive outcome.<br /><br />Ed, I am sad about your kitty.  We have not been able to have pets, as renters, but I love animals and they are so important in our lives.  It&#39;s amazing that cats live so many years but I guess that&#39;s because their humans take such good care of them.<br /><br />Cheryl, you must look terrific and your house is getting the beauty treatment, too&#33;  Good for you.  <br /><br />Hope Roe&#39;s biopsy is only good news.  Sounds like a major surgical procedure with all that bleeding&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou, it&#39;s ridiculous that Ashleigh can&#39;t wear the monitor at school.  I would think they could incur liability by not allowing that...sometimes they don&#39;t think&#33;  It is important that she wear it in all situations, especially those that might trigger this tachycardia.<br /><br />Hey, Mercedes, that 58 degrees sounds like our normal San Francisco temperatures.<br /><br />Joey, one of these days when I&#39;m down in your neck of the woods, you&#39;ll have to invite me for a cocktail to view your stained glass windows.<br /><br />Well, I&#39;m going to lie down again...head is reeling.<br /><br />xxxooo to all.....<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-11 19:52:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264160,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 19:56:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264156:date=Jan 11 2008, 09&#58;52 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 11 2008, 09&#58;52 AM) [snapback]264156[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hello Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey, one of these days when I&#39;m down in your neck of the woods, you&#39;ll have to invite me for a cocktail to view your stained glass windows.<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Of course...<b>Sistine</b> Chapel it ain&#39;t but it does give off these great shadows of light with the mix of the right medication and cocktail.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 19:56:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264190,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 22:31:24',NULL,'','Joey, as always, you made me laugh&#33;&#33;&#33;  You are such a hoot.  Carmen (RNSANE) I said a prayer that you would be feeling better very quickly - hope you don&#39;t get called into work and are able to rest.  Carmen (Mercedes) - hey, you can send that 58 degree weather here anytime you are ready.  That would be a heatwave for us.  Mary Lou, I have already said a prayer for Ashleigh and all of you and will continue to do so.  It is so hard on grandparents when their wee ones are sick or hurt.  Ed, we have Dish and have never had any trouble with it.  I am sure once you get past the long wait for the installers, you will be very happy with it.  You sound like Greg, when he went down to the basement in Nov. to bring up the Christmas stuff, he wanted me to come down and go thru everything and get rid of what I don&#39;t use, and I said I couldn&#39;t do that because I just know the holiday will come when I decide to use it plus you never know when the boys might need new Christmas decorations.  I put some of the new stuff in the guestroom and the rest is still in the trunk of my car.  He is going atv&#39;ing tomorrow and always comes home in a good mood, so I will spring it on him then&#33;&#33;&#33;  Rose, Even thoguh you just got home, there is another cruise right around the corner - you lucky girl&#33;&#33;&#33;   Steve, I have a steamer that I use for cleaning the bathrooms and it has a floor attachement.  I put that on and run it up and down on the wallpaper, after I have scored it, and it comes off much easier.  Jackie, hope you get some rest this weekend - I don&#39;t think I could survive those long hours you are putting in.  I am having a lazy day today.  I made the bed, vacuumed and am getting ready to dust and then I am done for the day.  Hope you all have a relaxing and restful weekend....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-11 22:31:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264200,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-11 23:21:14',NULL,'','This just in to MY news room<br /><br /> <br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->O.J. Simpson is in custody in Florida on allegations that he violated terms of his release on bail by calling one of his co-defendants in a Las Vegas armed robbery case, a court official said Friday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-11 23:21:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264207,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 02:23:00',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />MaryLou ...... I had the same experience .... and also had to wear a 24 hour monitor.  Needless to say... Murphy&#39;s Law... the entire time I wore it I didn&#39;t have the symptoms.  My doctor concluded that it was Atrial Fibulation (Sp) and wanted to put me on Coumadin in case of a stroke.  That was 4 years ago... I didn&#39;t want to go onto that medication because of it&#39;s side effects - but he still would like me to go onto it.  Anyhow we are praying for Ashleigh.....<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  I&#39;m off work.... yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-12 02:23:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264308,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 07:34:53',NULL,'','Evening all - another dreary day but didn&#39;t rain too much.<br /><br />Went out to lunch so not hungry tonight - that&#39;s a good thing lol.<br /><br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - that makes no sense - the schools should abide by the doctors suggestions.  You would think they would want to get to the bottom of it.  Good luck to Asheigh - I hop she&#39;s not too scared - poor kid.  I had much the same thing years ago and it turned out to be just to much niacin - Vitamin B .... easy fix there.<br /><br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> - those windows look great - very classy there Buddy&#33;<br /><br /><b>ED</b> - poor Roe - tell her I hope she feels better soon.  That sounded like quite the ordeal&#33;<br /><br />Well -off to get ready for bed - nice and early - DH plugged the warmer in so it will be nice and warm - then we can watch NUMB3RS&#33;  I&#39;ll try to stay awake.  Last night I kept falling asleep - guess it was &quot;leftover&quot; dozies from the dentist&#33;<br /><br /><br />Take care all ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-12 07:34:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264317,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 08:49:01',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />Better late that never&#33;<br /><br />I had a great day.<br /><br />DISH Installer arrived at 9:00 AM and was finished by 10:30 and had us all hooked up on two TV&#39;s using just one receiver.  Finally got HD on my TV and love it&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Later heard from our Vet and Duffy&#39;s blood work came back great&#33;&#33;  And, she is taking her meds like a trooper.  She is probably not liking it, but she is putting up with it which is about all you can ask from a cat.<br /><br />Thanks for all the kind words and wishes for Roe.  She has had a very rare type of skin cancer for over 15 years and is under constant treatment to keep it in remission.  She is getting three PUVA radiation treatments per week.  Sometimes it drops to one a week, but right now it&#39;s three.  The biopsy on her head is the same cancer, they are just checking to see how deep because they might have to use the Electron Beam on this spot.<br /><br />When I found out what her problem was, several year ago, I sold out my business within 30 days and made up my mind I&#39;m not putting anything off till later in life.  That&#39;s really the reason we have taken so many cruises.  As long as we can we are going.  I know this sounds bad, but we have learned to live with the treatments and she has no problematic symptons.  Almost no one knows she even has any type of problem.  Shari2 you&#39;ve met her and know she shows no signs of anything.  Jenn you will meet her next month and see for yourself.  However, please don&#39;t ever let on to her that I said anything about this when you do meet her.<br /><br />Enough of that, it has been a great fun day for us.  Weather is supposed to be in the 60&#39;s for the next ten days or so, I think that means we will be covered until we depart for Mexico on the Spirit.<br /><br />Joey, that sounds like a very good price for the stained glass in that many windows.  And, don&#39;t worry about O.J., that sucker is going down.  He should be in the Clark County Detention Center as week speak.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-12 08:49:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264319,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 09:16:10',NULL,'','Mary Lou...I will say some prayers for Ashleigh.  I can&#39;t believe they won&#39;t let her wear the monitor in school.  That&#39;s crazy&#33;<br /><br />Steve...so glad you&#39;re doing well.<br /><br />Ed...I&#39;m so sorry to hear what Roe has been going through.  Yes...we did meet, and I have to say...she is a lovely woman, very attractive, and very nice.  I felt comfortable talking with her right away.  Say hi for me, and give her a big hug&#33;  I&#39;m so happy that your kitty&#39;s blood tests came back good.<br /><br />Carmen R...hope you are feeling better real soon&#33;<br /><br />Joey...I don&#39;t know if you read my last post...so I will say again just in case...my friend who just got back from Europe loved her cruise on &quot;The Jewel of the Seas.&quot;  She would highly recommend it.    You should see some of the windows my hubby made.  Very beautiful&#33;  We have three in our home and he made one for his brother who has it in a high up window that looks just beautiful from the outside, too.  He also made a window for my mom&#39;s front door...we have it now.  He was doing this for a hobby for awhile, but he is moving on to the next project now.  lol  Your windows look great&#33;<br /><br />Jen...glad you made it through the dentist&#39;s visit.  Cute pictures&#33;<br /><br />Tonia...hope you get some good sleep&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...I just bought some grapes at 3.99 per pound.  I wonder if the high cost of produce has anything to do with the higher cost of gas and the transporting.?<br /><br />Rose...hope you are getting rid of that nasty cold&#33;<br /><br />Sue...hope you are doing well.<br /><br />Carmen (M)  how is your back holding up?<br /><br />Cheryl...don&#39;t work too hard&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />To all my Cruise Crazy friends...have a great weekend&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-12 09:16:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264322,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 09:56:27',NULL,'','well i made it thur my first week back at work....<br /><br />it was so good to see everyone again...i miss them all so much....<br /><br />Marylou forgive me i forgot to mention Ash poor thing i will have her in my thoughts... <br /><br />Joey forgive me... i am sorry... i do love stained glass......<br /><br />Ed ... I do hope all goes well with Roe....<br /><br />Shari... are ya missing the baby .....<br /><br />i am sure i am missing alot of peoples...<br /><br />i am off tomorrow so i will really get some good sleep just got the nails....<br /><br />Nite nite Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-12 09:56:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264323,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 13:00:17',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - January 12th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another weekend.   Nothing special planned here today - still haven&#39;t decided if we will head for the NJ outlets or just be happy with the china pieces that I have.   I do have a full service for 12 but thought since the pattern was being discontinued I would pick up a few more serving bowls, etc.  <br /><br />Thanks so much for your prayers and good wishes for Ashleigh.   She came off the monitor last night and now we won&#39;t hear anything til she sees the Dr. on Tuesday or Wednesday.   She did end up going to school for about 3 1/2 hours but Deb had to go with her which Ash thought was &quot;cool&quot;.  Seems the school was more concerned about recording her every move than her actually being on the monitor.   <br /><br />Ed - so sorry to hear about Roe&#39;s problems but good for you - live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute of it. I will keep her in my prayers.    Happy that the kitty is doing better and taking her medicine.   Enjoy your new TV and your DISH. <br /><br />Joey - are you sleeping any better without David now?  Hope so&#33;  I&#39;m sure you will be busy this weekend finishing up your packing and getting ready to leave.  <br /><br />Tonia &amp; Jackie - one week of work done - now enjoy the weekend.  <br /><br />The house is back to normal after Christmas but looks bare - could be time to redecorate - a sentence than makes Jim cower in the corner.   lol.  Next weekend Heather &amp; Cait are coming to visit.  I miss them so much.  When they were in High School it was so much easier to get to see them - now in College when one if off the other one has classes so it has been harder to get together.  We haven&#39;t seen them in about 4 or 5 weeks so it will be fun seeing them again.   <br /><br />Have a great weekend and make today special.  I will be back later on.   Smile<br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-12 13:00:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264339,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 15:29:36',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Who ever invinted the horn blow security system for cars needs to be run over by that &#036;^&#036;^&#036;&#036;^ thing... every morning at 4 am one car announces its morning.... oh well <br /><br />BIG SMILE good morning guys&#33;<br /><br />Ed congrats on the dish installation ... and prayers as always for Roe...BTW good news on kitty too&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shari.. Thank your friend for the reccomendation.... I appreciate the opinions&#33;&#33;and thank you for asking for me...<br /><br />Mary Lou ....If it is a discontinued pattern and you like it .. I always say buy back ups....(you won&#39;t get another chance)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-12 15:29:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264340,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 15:33:18',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />got up and took Pappy out  it was COLD brrr jeez <br />it might be relaxing day for me <br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-12 15:33:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264353,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 16:25:04',NULL,'','Good morning,  mis amigos y amigas&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I called in sick yesterday morning but went in about noon.....felt a bit better and just hated the thought of using vacation time&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  It was quiet and all I did was hang out with my RN colleague and secretary.  Had stopped off at my favorite Japanese restaurant en route and picked up lunch for us so eating killed a good hour.<br /><br />My insurance company called and I will get &#036;5000 for the van, not the &#036;3000 I was anticipating.  That is very good news - in spite of my boys telling me I don&#39;t need another van, I think I&#39;ll still get one.  I like sitting up high, I like having space for my suitcases and walker, and I always end up chauffeuring people.  So what if it isn&#39;t glamourous.  When I win the lottery, I&#39;ll have a Jag as my second car.<br /><br />This morning, I woke up feeling the best I&#39;ve felt since the accident.  No headache right now, at least....still stiff and a little sore but it&#39;s not so bad.  I did take a Vicodin when I went to bed so that might be the secret.  I have that nurse aversion to medication but figured I was being stupid...and, goodness, I feel so much better and slept considerably better.<br /><br />I&#39;m going to try to get out and check a few car dealers today...unfortunately, the ones with the best prices are 30 miles distant - outside the San Francisco area....but definitely worth the drive.<br /><br />Happy Saturday, one and all.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-12 16:25:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264365,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 17:25:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264353:date=Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;25 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;25 AM) [snapback]264353[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I&#39;m going to try to get out and check a few car dealers today.... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Get a pretty one &#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 /> <br /><br />Good to hear about 5000 over the 3000 every penny helps<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-12 17:25:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264375,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 19:28:46',NULL,'','East Coasters here comes another nor&#39;easter,,,, be safe&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-12 19:28:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264383,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 21:19:50',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Happy Saturday. Catching up on some housework and spent part of the morning filling out the FAFSA form for my DD. Goverment beauracracy at its best&#33;&#33;&#33; I&#39;m sure all you parents remember the joy of it.......and the kicker is of course that we get no financial aid after all that&#33; Waste of an hour, but at least it&#39;s done for another year. We are having a quiet weekend. Howie and I will go out for dinner tonight probably since it will be just the 2 of us and we&#39;ll be able to catch up after a crazy week. <br /><br />Steve glad you don&#39;t have any pain. We&#39;re glad you found us too. Isn&#39;t it funny how people you never met can suddenly be like family? <br /><br />Jackie, your right about the price of fruit. What about the price of milk????? &#036;4.39 a gallon in the supermarket yikes&#33;  Get some rest, it&#39;s the weekend&#33;<br /><br />Ed hope all is well with Roe today. Tell her to hang in there. Glad your dish install went well and was on time&#33; I agree with your philosophy of life and doing what you want now. This past year has taught both Howie and I many lessons and the top one was to enjoy life to the fullest&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, good for you a day off........<br /><br />Joey, Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Lucky you get a few days off from the same old same old. Before you know it David will be home too. I hate car alarms.....neighbors went off everytime the wind blows hard.<br /><br />Carmen, get some more rest. I&#39;m sure a few more days will do the trick. Good luck car shopping.....I hate it but at least you have a little more &#036;&#036;&#036;. <br /><br />Marylou we&#39;ll keep good thought for Ash and her tests. Glad the school finally came around.<br /><br />Tonia glad you made it through the first week. <br /><br />Sue sorry to hear your weather has turned cold again. <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great weekend&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-12 21:19:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264384,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 21:22:24',NULL,'','Happy Saturday all.  Greg is off atv&#39;ing with friends so I am left to my own devices today.  Not sure what I am going to do yet.  I was going to paint, but I did some of that last night and my body is screaming at me today, so I haven&#39;t decided if I am going to tackle it today.  On the one hand, I think maybe I should give the old bones a rest, but then I try to rationalize it by saying that if my body is already sore anyway, I may as well get it done and over with.  Even though it is only in the 30&#39;s, it is sunny out, so I  just might go do something that takes me out of the house.  Ed, I will certainly be keeping Roe in my prayers.  SHe is very lucky to have to look after her and take care of her.  Well, I guess I should start my day by getting dressed and then will decided what to do from there...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-12 21:22:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264422,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 22:58:31',NULL,'','well it is sunny and it didn&#39;t feel cold when the sun is shining  took Pappy out for while and he enjoyed the sunshine.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-12 22:58:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264426,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 23:03:18',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />We are going to a wedding tonight.  One of my DW&#39;s relatives.  Should be alot of fun.  At least it&#39;s not another funeral&#33;  We should be the best looking couple there.  DW with her new forehead scar from her fall and me with half my face covered with bandages&#33;  Oh well, with her relatives they probably won&#39;t even notice&#33;<br /><br />We got our oldest son a digital camera today for his birthday.  We are taking them on their first curise in March.  Gotta have a good camera&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Our prayer for Roe.  She sounds special and is lucky to have you.  Cograts on the TV&#33;  Don&#39;t know how you waited that long&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Hate to tell you but I bought a gallon of milk today at Sam&#39;s Club for &#036;2.39 a gallon.  <br /><br />Joey...Have a great cruise and you probably won&#39;t hear a car alarm while your gone&#33;<br /><br />Carmen...Good news on the car settlement.  Go get what you want&#33;<br /><br />Laugh every chance you get&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-12 23:03:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264430,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-12 23:07:55',NULL,'','so true steve .. so true.. thanks','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-12 23:07:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264468,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 00:13:39',NULL,'','hey everyone...<br /><br />Carmen.. way kwel..... ya when i car got stolen i had just canceled the comphensive on it about 1 year earlier... because the car was over 20 years old...i just thought i would get it stolen.. god i loved that car...1973 mercury cougar xr7 351 cleveland engine.. all leather.. dang i loved that car....my first car...i sat in it the first time and begged my dad to buy it for me...he did.. i washed it waxed it it was the cleanest car ... boy i was proud...isn&#39;t funny .. like i have a ford explorer sport now and i love that like i did my cougar...that may be something to look at ...do they have carmax in your area??? they have a good repetition<br /><br />Rose... loved the pic of you and hubby...yes i agree a nice dinner to catch up... thats what i am doing i haven&#39;t talked much to Gary all week... its kinda nice to be able to talk for a change LOL LOL <br /><br />Steve i buy milk at sams also... some fruit i buy there grapes... then i buy more veggies...when i don&#39;t have the garden going...but i have to keep myself in check when i shop at sams or costco....<br /><br />Sue how&#39;s you daddy&gt;??<br /><br />Cheryl... you don&#39;t like going ATVing...Greg sure loves it uh ....but i think where you live i would find inside stuff to do too... hows scotty... hows the teeth??...i saw something on TV about a honey wine they make in CO, do you know a name of winey i could maybe order from...they say its sweet but not to bad... because i enjoy a glass of muscat from time to time...<br /><br />well off to nap ... not work today<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-13 00:13:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264474,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 03:02:25',NULL,'','Tonia, here is the website to a winery in Boulder that makes honey wine....<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.redstonemeadery.com/store/catalog/Mountain-Honey-Wine-Manufacturer-Opens-in-Boulder-sp-71.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.redstonemeadery.com/store/catal...lder-sp-71.html</a>','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-13 03:02:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264477,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 03:36:53',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Century--><span style=\"font-family:Century\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>T MINUS 47 HOURS AND COUNTING</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 03:36:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264481,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 04:18:19',NULL,'','Joey, I don&#39;t know you&#39;re cabin number......','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-13 04:18:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264482,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 04:20:53',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264481:date=Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;18 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;18 PM) [snapback]264481[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey, I don&#39;t know you&#39;re cabin number...... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> 6030','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 04:20:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264483,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 04:21:15',NULL,'','I like fine chocolates...LOL','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 04:21:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264505,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 04:57:50',NULL,'','Give me a break&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-13 04:57:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264506,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 04:59:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264505:date=Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;57 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 12 2008, 06&#58;57 PM) [snapback]264505[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Give me a break&#33;&#33;&#33; <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />i thought that tree branch did that&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 04:59:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264507,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 05:00:08',NULL,'','HOW NICE&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 05:00:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264509,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 05:26:50',NULL,'','Joey are ya talking that big box of chocolate LOL LOL <br /><br />Cheryl... thank you very much... going to order some and see how it tastes... have you every had it <br /><br />has anyone ever had honey wine ???<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-13 05:26:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264510,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 05:42:47',NULL,'','tonia, <br />my dad is doing good  and he didn&#39;t need knee surgery  and he is only doing Physical therapy for few weeks on his knee and he is doing well and he haven&#39;t limping much but still healing <br />i am glad <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-13 05:42:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264513,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 07:13:22',NULL,'','Good Evening All:<br /><br />First I want to thank all of you for your concerns and prayers for Roe.  Only thing you are wrong about is that she is lucky to have me.  I&#39;m the lucky one to have her&#33;&#33;&#33;  This is the second time around for both of us and boy, did I get lucky this time&#33;  She is the love of my life and I think God every day that I have her. <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 />Been a fairly easy day here.  Had an early meeting at Church.  Took the Sun Screens off the windows of the house.  This time of year have to let those rays inside.<br /><br />We posed for a formal portrait this afternoon.  Our church is putting together a new pictorial directory.  With all the cruise pictures we have I&#39;m not sure why we ordered more today.  Jeeez. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Watched a lot of football and just took it easy.<br /><br />At the moment I&#39;m just taking a break from undecorating the tree.  Nothing like rushing into taking it down.  I guess if it was up to me I&#39;d leave it up until July.  <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 />Joey, stay out of trouble on this cruise.  Remember you are the &quot;King&quot; and act like it&#33;&#33;  Man, you don&#39;t need a rooster to wake you up you have a car alarm.  That&#39;s what I always hated about New York City Hotels.  Sirens evey 10 minutes, car alarms, and the occasional gun shot do not make for a restful night.  I slept better in combat.<br /><br />Well, I&#39;ve dogged it long enough, better get back to the tree or I&#39;ll be wearing that star on top on my head.  <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 />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-13 07:13:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264528,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 13:39:49',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - January 13th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - had a nice quiet day yesterday and plan on the same for today.  We decided not to go to the Lenox outlet in NJ yesterday.  I called in the morning and they didn&#39;t have alot of serving pieces available which was what I was looking for.  Guess I will just be happy with what I have.  No big plans for today except to watch and see if Channel 3 is right and we will have heavy rain through tomorrow or if Channel 10 is right and it will be snow.  Are they looking at the same weather map or what??<br /><br />What is everyone else doing today - other than watching football?   I think a trip to the mall is in order for me today to pick up some end of winter clearance things for the kids.  They grow like weeds so I&#39;ll be looking for winter coats for next year for all 4 of them.   Shopping sure beats watching the ball games all day long - at least for me.  Only enjoy the game if I can be there in person and I somehow can&#39;t  convince Jim that the team doesn&#39;t hear him when he yells at them from the couch.  lol<br /><br />Joey - better finish up that packing.  Tomorrow is the big day.  How is David doing in Oakland?<br /> <br />Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-13 13:39:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264532,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 14:43:03',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies..<br /><br /> Yes skipper I Know ...I am the king I will be Royal ................(royal pain in the a....) any way.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />MaryLou sorry about the extra pieces at lenox... as for the weather what you have to do is take what channel 10 says divide by what channel 3 said and then add the farmer almanac and you get Mother Nature&#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 /> <br /><br />David had one foo-pah in Oakland but he cleaned his mess up nicely so he learned... So it is a good trip for him&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />talk with you guys in a bit.. time to put some hot beverage on&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 14:43:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264562,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 15:13:54',NULL,'','Joey - I think you should forward your formula for the weather to the National Weather service.  Sounds like it beats anything they are currently using.       Also, I think windows in the weather stations should be mandatory so they can just take a peek and see what we see.  lol<br /><br />Glad that David is having a good trip and learning things in Oakland.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-13 15:13:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264563,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 15:22:40',NULL,'','good morning all <br />yesterday was bad day for me but i don&#39;t wanted to talk about it  i just need to handle it myself just wait to get my shock to worn out.<br />i will be allright <br />took Pappy out.<br /><br />i hope today will be little better than yesterday <br />have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-13 15:22:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264568,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 15:33:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264509:date=Jan 12 2008, 07&#58;26 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 12 2008, 07&#58;26 PM) [snapback]264509[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> has anyone ever had honey wine ???<br /><br />Tonia <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tonia I had a Honey once that whined a lot does that count? <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 15:33:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264569,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 15:37:43',NULL,'','Sue - sorry you had a bad day yesterday.  You have a lot of friends who  are here for you if you want to vent or anything.  If not, I&#39;m sending hugs and good wishes your way that everything will work out fine.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-13 15:37:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264571,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 16:49:21',NULL,'','Joey LOL LOL .. so did i ... and no it doesn&#39;t count....<br />ok i am up and getting ready for the gym... my schedule last week gave me not much time to get there...<br /><br />then have to RUN in to sams club and get a few things...<br /><br />then home to relax today... i did nap off and on yesterday... but not really restful naps... has anyone had those kinda naps..the doggies i think ... thought i was home for their entertainment... running thur the house... fighting with each other barking at things half way down the block they could see ... coming over right in my face .. as to say.. &quot; excuse me your home play with us &quot;....tried to go in the bedroom close the door... BIG MISTAKE...gezzzzzzzzzzz .. and i thought having doggies would be easier then children....OK are five ROTTIES to many ... LOL ..oh and forgot the cat ... he kept walking back and forth.. like i wasn&#39;t even there...meowing.. playing with the doggies too.....oh and Gary was watching football.. doing what you say Marylou yelling at the TV...i did buy Gary a formrubber brick looking thing to throw at the TV...<br /><br />SUE we are here for ya ok....<br /><br />well off to get to the gym...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-13 16:49:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264572,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 17:38:36',NULL,'','After being home sick most of the week, I finally went out and bought myself a new digital camera.  It wasn&#39;t a very expensive camera, but it was nice enough that my daughter wanted the new one.   You know what followed........ I&#39;m the new owner of her year old Nikon&#33;  Yep, I was manipulated&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />  <br /><br /> <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-13 17:38:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264573,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 17:41:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264572:date=Jan 13 2008, 07&#58;38 AM:name=Rat)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat &#064; Jan 13 2008, 07&#58;38 AM) [snapback]264572[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> After being home sick most of the week, I finally went out and bought myself a new digital camera. It wasn&#39;t a very expensive camera, but it was nice enough that my daughter wanted the new one. You know what followed........ I&#39;m the new owner of her year old Nikon&#33; Yep, I was manipulated&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />The life of parents <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','2008-01-13 17:41:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264575,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 17:53:59',NULL,'','Joey -<br /><br />You better behave yourself on the Monarch or I will know - after all, people are aware you are my friend.  It wouldn&#39;t matter if you were horrible, otherwise but, after all, you are a consort of the QUEENS&#33;  So keep that in mind.  I wish I would be there&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Honey wine....well, I guess that is what mead is - from Wikipedia:  Mead (IPA: /&#712;mi&#720;d/) is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey, water, and yeast. Meadhing (&#712;m&#603;.ð&#618;&#331;) is the practice of brewing honey. Mead is also colloquially known as &quot;honey wine&quot;. A brewery that deals specifically in mead is called either a meadery or a mazery.  I&#39;ve had it several times in the U. K.  I&#39;m not especially crazy about sweet wines, however - though I will drink them with dessert.<br /><br />Oh, rat, I know what you mean....I bought myself the new Voyager phone by Verizon and I didn&#39;t take it out of my purse once while my Cal Poly senior was home for Christmas break...I was so afraid he would have gone back to school with it&#33;  He graduates in June and he would have carried on about what a nice graduation present it would make for him, a few months early.  He just upgraded his phone recently - I&#39;m so glad the Voyagers weren&#39;t out then&#33;<br /><br />Loveypinky, it&#39;s so good your dad didn&#39;t need surgery...I saw my doctor on Wed and have an Rx for physical therapy.  Still haven&#39;t called for an appointment.  Must do that on Monday.  Needed to get the car shopping done FIRST.<br /><br />Went out and got a used van yesterday.  It&#39;s a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 23000 miles so it feels like a new car to me.  The boys thought I should just buy a sedan but I was so comfortable in my van - I like sitting up high and the seats were just perfect to me - great back support, something that I always have to consider with my chronic back problems, postoperative laminectomy and fusion and now, spinal stenosis....so, since I&#39;m the one driving it, I thought I should please myself.  The insurance company is giving me &#036;6000 for the other one, and I put my last &#036;1500 in savings down so I&#39;ll be making four years of payments of &#036;261.  It only had one year of the original warranty left up to 36000 miles so I purchased an additional three years.  I just hope my karma changes and no one hits me - it&#39;s always at risk in the parking lot at San Franciso General, especially since our building is where the methadone patients come for their daily doses - and they&#39;ve usually been dosing on heroin before they come careening in, at the last minute, in their clunker cars.<br /> <br />Pray for me AND my van.<br /><br />Skipper, it sounds to me like you and Roe are lucky to have each other.  It&#39;s always nice to hear that people are happy together - makes it easier to bear whatever comes along&#33;<br /><br />Joey, I didn&#39;t know David was in Oakland....I told you my brain hasn&#39;t been functioning...now, don&#39;t quip that it never functions&#33;  Why didn&#39;t we get together for dinner in the city?  We still could if he&#39;s here.<br /><br />Also, Joey, be sure to tell my darling bartenders Charlie Dang and Sahin ( that gorgeous Indian ) hello and ask Sahin if Simon Menendes is back from India.  He was home for his 25th anniversary.  Tell Seamus hi for me as well.<br /><br />Have to return the rental car today....take care everyone.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-13 17:53:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264578,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 18:04:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264575:date=Jan 13 2008, 07&#58;53 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 13 2008, 07&#58;53 AM) [snapback]264575[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey -<br /><br />You better behave yourself on the Monarch or I will know - after all, people are aware you are my friend. It wouldn&#39;t matter if you were horrible, otherwise but, after all, you are a consort of the QUEENS&#33; So keep that in mind. I wish I would be there&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br /><br />Went out and got a used van yesterday. It&#39;s a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 23000 miles so it feels like a new car to me. Pray for me AND my van.<br /><br />Also, Joey, be sure to tell my darling bartenders Charlie Dang and Sahin ( that gorgeous Indian ) hello and ask Sahin if Simon Menendes is back from India. He was home for his 25th anniversary. Tell Seamus hi for me as well.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Carmen no guarantees but i will &quot;try&quot;... as far as the rest.... i will print this post out and ask Charley for help&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Congratulations on the dodge... I like Dodges,,,<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 18:04:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264581,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 18:16:34',NULL,'','Thanks, Joey...and as much as the boys tell me I don&#39;t need a van, when we&#39;re all together, the two 6&#39;4&quot;<br />hulks always appreciate the room and decide we should take the van when we go somewhere.<br /><br />Great idea, Charlie should be able to steer you to my buddies....there are a few head waiter friends in the dining room, like Sam, also...can&#39;t remember everyone unless I see them - Simon, by the way, always works as a bar server in the pool bar.<br /><br />Oh, yes, hello to George Miller, the handsome black bar manager...he is a real sweetheart.  We&#39;ll see him, I&#39;m sure on the Feb 4 cruise.<br /><br />Crazies, I&#39;m worried this might be my last cruise now that I&#39;ve had to buy the van and will be poorer than a church mouse.  I am searching for a rich benefactor...or someone who needs a forensic nurse&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-13 18:16:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264582,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 18:21:09',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Hope everyone had a great evening. Howie and I went out to Outback last night and caught up after a long week. It was nice to get out and away from the kids. No real plans today just some small odds and ends.<br /><br />Tonia honey wine sounds interesting but I&#39;d be afraid it&#39;s too sweet for me. Let us know what you think.<br /><br />Ed how sweet you are. You are both lucky to have each other&#33;  Guess you should get the tree down before your cruise.<br /><br />Joey have a great time Bon Voyage&#33; Have fun but behave a little every now and then. LOL<br /><br />Marylou I agree a trip to the mall sounds much better then a football game. I love football but this year I don&#39;t seem to be able to get into it. Hope that ends when the arena football season starts next month. Weatherman is never right.......except in the summer when our forecast is the same everyday, high in the upper 80&#39;s, humid, 30% chance of rain. LOL<br /><br />Sue I hope today is better for you. Sending hugs your way.......<br /><br />Rat, all our kids do that to us........guess it&#39;s because we spoil them. <br /><br />Tonia enjoy your day off. Sorry you couldn&#39;t get the sleep you wanted. <br /><br />Carmen enjoy your new van. You did the right thing buying what you were comfortable with. Drive it safely and in good health&#33; Your last cruise.......never happen, your way too experienced to stay home for too long.<br /><br />Well off to do a few things. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-13 18:21:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264585,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 18:39:15',NULL,'','Morning All:<br /><br />Sunny, but windy in LV this morning.<br /><br />We did get the tree untrimmed last night and the ornaments stored away.  I have dismantle the thing today before our dinner guests arrive.  <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 />Joey you need to get something like a Blackberry to keep all Carmen&#39;s messages straight.  I know, you had a blackberry once and it was a little tart.  <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 />Don&#39;t forget to pack your Crown.  <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 />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-13 18:39:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264586,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 18:49:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264585:date=Jan 13 2008, 08&#58;39 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 13 2008, 08&#58;39 AM) [snapback]264585[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Joey. I know, you had a blackberry once and it was a little tart. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Yep I married my blackberry ...LOL <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','2008-01-13 18:49:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264587,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 19:04:21',NULL,'','Joey: Good for you&#33;&#33;  All packed??  Until I saw Carmen&#39;s messages I thought she was going on this trip as well.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-13 19:04:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264589,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 19:10:45',NULL,'','yep I am ready... all packed and confirmed and stuffs.... BTW ... David might be able to get off in march for a week so i will book us for the march 3rd run if there are some specials which i know there are&#33;&#33; in effect.. so there is an 85 % chance he will go if not it will be another solo run for me........ decadent isn&#39;t it...LOL','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 19:10:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264593,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 22:16:44',NULL,'','Hi everyone.  <br />Hope everyone is having a great weekend. It seems like they slip away so quickly.<br />Yesterday we saw 2 of the grandkids while we enlisted our son in law to help with a few projects we needed help with. Was great to see the kids and really good to get some of the odds and ends taken care of. Home repair is not our strong suite but luckily we have a pretty handy son in law.<br /><br />Today we decide that we would install a new light fixture over our kitchen island. We thought we were all set to do ourselves. We were entirely optimistic about our ability- we had done something like this before. We took the flourescent light down and look up and realize- whoops&#33; there is no electric box, just wires. nothing to hold our new fixture up. Sooo.... recap the wires, turn on the power and tell each other time to call the handyman. Geezzz... don&#39;t you just hate when you are unable to complete a project. always seems to be something. oh well. so paul went to the grocery store and I am suppose to be folding laundry and vacumming. somehow the computer called me  <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 />Joey have a great trip. Enjoy every minute&#33;  Where are you getting these great deals?  Do you sense a little bit of jealousy  <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 />Been away from the boards and will need to catch up with reading. been pretty busy lately. <br /><br />For everyone who has been feeling under the weather, I hope you are feeling better real soon.<br /><br />take care everyone.<br /><br />Gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-13 22:16:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264596,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 22:29:08',NULL,'','Had a great time at the wedding last night.  My wifes&#39;s relatives came in from Texas and California.  Had not seen several of them for many years. <br /><br />I&#39;m officially old now&#33;  Bought a floopy hat yesterday to protect my face from the sun and forgot to put the battery in the digital camera for the wedding&#33;  Oh well, what are you going to do&#33;<br /><br />Still no pain from the surgery.  My wife has a theory why it doesn&#39;t hurt but will leave that alone&#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 />Dad decided today he did not want the lift type easy chair and wanted his rocker back.  I guess at 90 years old you can change your mind but my back is not happy about moving that heavy chair from the second floor to the basement.<br /><br />Enjoy the day&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-13 22:29:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264597,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 22:29:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264593:date=Jan 13 2008, 12&#58;16 PM:name=Love2Travel)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Love2Travel &#064; Jan 13 2008, 12&#58;16 PM) [snapback]264593[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey have a great trip. Enjoy every minute&#33; Where are you getting these great deals? Do you sense a little bit of jealousy <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 />Gail <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />single supplement ..California residence...and ...senior rate would be even cheaper if i quailfied...<br /><br /> <br /><br />jealousy? nah .. you never&#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','2008-01-13 22:29:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264598,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 22:41:23',NULL,'','Hi&#33; I am new to Cruise Crazies and wanted to introduce myself. I am a proud mother of 2 sons, 2 dear daughter-in-laws, 4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter due in March. I have been married to my wonderful husband Scott for almost 18 years this year. We love to cruise and since we have the luxury of living so close to Galveston to take advantage of it. I work part-time out Austin Community College to help me support a home-based business.<br /><br />Robin <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-13 22:41:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264599,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 22:45:00',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264598:date=Jan 13 2008, 12&#58;41 PM:name=Oma24Boys)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Oma24Boys &#064; Jan 13 2008, 12&#58;41 PM) [snapback]264598[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hi&#33; I am new to Cruise Crazies and wanted to introduce myself. I am a proud mother of 2 sons, 2 dear daughter-in-laws, 4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter due in March. I have been married to my wonderful husband Scott for almost 18 years this year. We love to cruise and since we have the luxury of living so close to Galveston to take advantage of it. I work part-time out Austin Community College to help me support a home-based business.<br /><br />Robin <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Hey Robin...... what a great introduction... Welcome to the Daily dock...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-13 22:45:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264604,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 23:09:16',NULL,'','Hi Robin - glad you found the daily dock and joined in.  As you can tell, this is just a spot to share our day to day highs and lows and get to know each other.  Please join us on a daily basis and before long you will get to know all of us.   We really are a very friendly bunch&#33;','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-13 23:09:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264605,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-13 23:35:27',NULL,'','Well, as you can see, 3 weeks from today I leave on the Voyager of the Seas ...so you can imagine what I am doing&#33; The suitcases has been taken out of the attic, been placed in the guestroom and are waiting patiently to be packed and unpacked with the same things that they were packed with the first time. The zippers are shuddering with the thought of whether they are going to make it through this cruise without spliting from the amount of of items that have been stuffed in the suitcase and are relieved when items are removed because they &quot;aren&#39;t really necessary.&quot; But, then something else, at the last moment, is replace in the empty spot&#33; Oh, woe for the poor suitcase...but, the suitcase hangs in there&#33;','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-13 23:35:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264606,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 00:05:41',NULL,'','Hey Robin... nice to have you join us ...<br /><br />hey my girlfriend bought me one of these .. i just went OMG how unique....found the website thought you all may want to take a look ... they are the travel id lanyards ... mine says cruise diva LOL LOL <br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.checkbookcovers.com/retailti.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.checkbookcovers.com/retailti.html</a><br /><br /><br />Tonia <br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-14 00:05:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264613,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 00:32:57',NULL,'','Welcome Robin, great to see you posting here.  I have a question for you..... if one flies into Houston to go on a cruise out of Galveston is there a shuttle service... or how would we get to the port - do you perhaps know?<br /><br />Tonia... those covers are great - I love the Elephant one.<br /><br />Well we had a lazy weekend, not much going on here.  That was our plan&#33;&#33;  Tomorrow it&#39;s back to 7:30 am till 7 pm work schedule.  All I can say is that I&#39;m saving dollars for our next cruise fast.  We are planning to cruise in late April after tax season and I&#39;ve spent most of my time researching cruises..... what a job :)','zebra','zebra','2008-01-14 00:32:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264635,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 00:57:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264613:date=Jan 13 2008, 04&#58;32 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(zebra &#064; Jan 13 2008, 04&#58;32 PM) [snapback]264613[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Welcome Robin, great to see you posting here.  I have a question for you..... if one flies into Houston to go on a cruise out of Galveston is there a shuttle service... or how would we get to the port - do you perhaps know?<br /><br />Tonia... those covers are great - I love the Elephant one.<br /><br />Well we had a lazy weekend, not much going on here.  That was our plan&#33;&#33;  Tomorrow it&#39;s back to 7:30 am till 7 pm work schedule.  All I can say is that I&#39;m saving dollars for our next cruise fast.  We are planning to cruise in late April after tax season and I&#39;ve spent most of my time researching cruises..... what a job :)<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />There is actually a Limo service, depending on the number of people, that is better than the shuttle service and the price is pretty close. From what I have heard the limo service seems to be more reliable and friendlier. You could also come in one day earlier and rent a car...there is supposed to be a place close to the port where you can drop your rental off. Since I am so close I have never done it but if you ever come this direction I will be glad to show you Texas hospitality and try to assist you.','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-14 00:57:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264636,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 01:00:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264635:date=Jan 13 2008, 02&#58;57 PM:name=Oma24Boys)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Oma24Boys &#064; Jan 13 2008, 02&#58;57 PM) [snapback]264635[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->if you ever come this direction I will be glad to show you Texas hospitality and try to assist you. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Can&#39;t beat that....<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-14 01:00:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264637,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 01:19:27',NULL,'','a little over 25 hours..and counting....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-14 01:19:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264645,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 02:18:53',NULL,'','WOW, I just typed this post and it just dissappeared before I could send it.  Too weird <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey:  Is this cruise a three or four dayer??  Monday departure, I&#39;m guess a four day.<br /><br />I may be nuts, but I&#39;ve always had a good time in Esenada and on Catalina as well.<br /><br />One of our past Cruise Directors once said, &quot;the ships are getting so big you will soon be able to board in San Pedro and walk to Ensenada on the Prominade Deck before it leaves port.&quot;<br /><br />I guess because we have no real expectations for Ensenada, we just wander around with no pressure to get anywhere special and just have a relaxing day in port.  And, we usually find some big &quot;bargain.&quot;  <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 />Better get this posted before it dissappears.  I wonder what the heck I touched the last time??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-14 02:18:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264649,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 02:28:48',NULL,'','4 nighter .. monday thru friday...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-14 02:28:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264651,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 02:47:50',NULL,'','Bon Voyage and enjoy&#33;','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-14 02:47:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264652,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 02:50:06',NULL,'','thanks Robin','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-14 02:50:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264653,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 02:57:35',NULL,'','Afternoon all - sw this really strange ball up in the sky today - it was big and yellow and it gave off a great deal of warmth - hevn&#39;t seen anything like that in ages lol.<br /><br />I even puttered around the yard for a bit - wearing my wellies of course - lots of dog poop out there  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>ED</b> - good to hear kitty is doing well.  Give her a &quot;sweet spot&quot; rub for me.  About that tree - you could always leave it up until next year - just tell everyone you are a little early :o)<br /><br />Will keep mum about Roe&#39;s health - of course&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Sorry to hear she has those problems though.  Know what you mean about wanting to do it all now.  When Hugh had his heart attack last year (at 53 years old) that was a big wakeup call.  Goes to show you never know and no use saving for a rainy day - when it&#39;s pouring out right now  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - know what you mean about the house looking bare.  I went out and &quot;trimmed&quot; my curly willow and stuck a bunch in a big vase - looks fuller now.  Good to hear Ash made it through ok.  I had to wear a 24 hour monitor for my acid reflux.  It went up my nose and down my throat - yuk&#33;  I had to write down every time I felt the reflux - that was a long day.<br /><br />Decorating - I love it.  Unfortunately DH thinks beige is a primary colour and dark beige is an accent wall  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />   we now have a red dining room and I love it&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>CARMEN</b> - great news on your car payout  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  Have you ever thought of working as a nurse on a cruise ship - that way you could have it all lol.  Though it sounds like you might be over qualified for that job the perks would be great&#33;<br /><br /><b>ROBIN</b> - welcome to the daily dock.  I am looking forward to getting to know you.  We sailed out of Galveston last year and enjoyed it very much.  Are all Texans so friendly or did we just meet the right ones?<br /><br /><b>JACKIE</b>  -  when we sailed on the Conquest we stayed one night in Houston then took the cruise line shuttle to the dock in Galveston. Then on the return leg - we again took the cruiselines shuttle back to Houston airport -picked up a rental car and drove back down to Galveston for a few days.  It was a bit convoluted but it worked out cheaper becase we booked our flights through Carnival and the shuttle was included.  We found the car rentals was almost double the cost in Galveston.  We checked out the limo service as well but the times are somewhat limited.  If you go to Galveston.com (I Think LOL) you can get lots of great info.<br /><br />Anyway - off to play games - talk to you all tomorrow.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-14 02:57:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264669,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 03:47:41',NULL,'','Thanks Robin and Jenn for the info on Houston transportation to the Galveston Port - now we could consider a Galveston cruise.<br /><br />I&#39;m busy researching cruises at the moment and have about 6 cruises in mind.... we can only take one....so I have a lot more &quot;narrowing down&quot; to do.  Each one has it&#39;s pro&#39;s and con&#39;s.  At least I&#39;m having fun with the research&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-14 03:47:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264713,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 04:20:41',NULL,'','Jackie - while we enjoyed the cruise on the Conquest - we enjoy seeing a small part of Texas even more.  The architecture and cemetaries in Galveston were amazing.  And we spent  an entire day at the Houston Space Center - it was so interesting.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-14 04:20:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264728,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 05:05:54',NULL,'','Good evening to all my Crazy friends.  Joey, I am so excited for you - wish I was counting in hours instead of months.  You are getting to be quite the cruiser, aren&#39;t you? Soon, they will know you on the ships just like they do Carmen.  Robin, welcome to the forum.  I live in Denver now, but am a Texan myself.  I saw you are sailing on the Voyager of the Seas soon.  Are you embarking in Galveston?  We sailed on the Conquest in Nov. and at the time, it and the Ecstacy were the only things sailing out of Galveston.  They were having the LoneStar Bike Rally while we were there and as hubby and the couple we were traveling with, have motorcycles, they were quite excited to discover that.  We had to go down and check out all the booths before us women could drag them away to go to Guaido&#39;s for dinner.   Jenn, you just crack me up - when I first started reading your post, I thought you were going to say you saw a UFO&#33;&#33;&#33;  I have spent all afternoon stripping wallpaper and painting and am just sitting here with my feet up now - my body was starting to fuss with me so I decided it was time to stop.  I finished the bathroom and have moved on to the master bedroom now.  And yes Jackie, the majority of Texans are that friendly.  Most of us feel we have never met a stranger and just love to get to know people and help them out in any way we can.  Well, I am off to see if I can scrounge up something to eat - skipped dinner in order to paint...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-14 05:05:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264732,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 05:21:27',NULL,'','Welcome aboard Robin. Glad you joined us on the Daily Dock. Looking forward to getting to know you.<br /><br />Have a great time Joey&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, you tire me out with all your fixing and fussing. Get some rest&#33;<br /><br />Happy cruise shopping Jackie&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-14 05:21:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264735,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 05:27:57',NULL,'','Well, Steve, while Joey is nice and taking down all my messages, I&#39;ve been emailing my crew friends on board to make sure he gets the SPECIAL service he deserves&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-14 05:27:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264740,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 06:37:07',NULL,'','Carmen, it sounds like you would be a good person to know if I ever cruise on Royal Caribbean.  Rose, I know I overdo, but I am one of those people who just cannot sit still.  I have seen pics of some of your projects, so I have a feeling you suffer from the same malady.  My MIL was fussing ar Greg earlier for letting me take on so much and I heard him say &quot;Mom, you know her - she does what she wants.  She&#39;ll stop when she can&#39;t do anymore&quot;...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-14 06:37:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264757,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 07:33:54',NULL,'','Cheryl - I like to get things done too - it&#39;s actually starting that slows me down lol.<br /><br />Can you say procrastinate  LOL<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/maxine/MAXINE-20.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-14 07:33:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264762,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 10:21:48',NULL,'','Jenn ... i just love maxine... she says the things i think about saying LOL ;;;;LOOL<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-14 10:21:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264806,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 12:58:08',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - January 14th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another week.  We are all one week closer to our next cruise.  Yeah&#33;&#33;&#33; I will never be able to hold out til December.  Today is TJ&#39;s last day of this session of Little Gym so I will be going to his &quot;show&quot; and getting a few more gray hairs.  He has absolutely no fear and loves to hang from the high bars which scares the daylights out of me.   After they perform they get to climb the platform and receive their gold medal like in the Olympics.  Then on Friday I get to go through it all again with Ashleigh. <br /><br />Joey - BON VOYAGE&#33;&#33;  Have a great cruise.  We can&#39;t wait to hear all about it when you get back.   <br /><br />Robin - So happy to see you jumping right in and posting on the dock.  What type of home business do you run?  Anytime we get too nosey here just tell us MYOB.<br /><br />Jackie - picking a cruise is ALMOST as much fun as going on one.  At least it helps to pass the time in between cruising.  I am looking for excursions already for our December cruise.  Jim just shakes his head - but he sure likes it when everything is all scheduled and booked.<br /><br />Jenn - can you send some of that sunshine this way.   We did not get the major snow we were expecting but it does look quite icy out this morning and we could use some sunshine to melt that.   Loved the Maxine cartoon - that will be my new philosophy for life.  OK - I give up - what are wellies?<br /><br />Rose - glad you cold is better.   It&#39;s nice to get out once in awhile for a nice quiet dinner with DH - isn&#39;t it.<br />Anytime someone else cooks (and cleans up afterwards) is great with me.   <br /><br />Carmen ® -  hope this week finds you feeling better.  Good luck and happy motoring with your new car.  Glad the Insurance Co. came through for you.   Somehow I think you will find an extra &#036; or two to put towards a cruise.  <br /><br />Steve - enjoy your new DISH.   Glad that you and Roe found each other and are enjoying life together. It won&#39;t be long now til you are cruising.  I bet your group is getting excited.<br /><br />Ed - No batteries in the camera - thanks for reminding me to recharge my video camera before TJ&#39;s show today.  Glad you enjoyed the wedding.   Relatives are terrific is small doses arent they?<br /><br />Cheryl - one more room done and now you are working on the master bedroom.  Sounds like Greg knows you pretty well.   lol  Please don&#39;t push yourself too hard.<br /><br />Tonia - love that lanyard and sea pass holder.   I&#39;ll definately be ordering one of those.<br /><br />Sue - hope today is a better day for you and you are feeling better.  We are here for youl  <br /><br />Carmen (M) - Hope you had a quiet weekend and are feeling well.<br /><br />Gail - glad to see you back here on the dock.  We are so much more fun than folding laundry.  lol<br />It&#39;s nice that you got to spend some time with your grandkids.  They sure are fun, aren&#39;t they.<br /><br />Rat - sorry you lost you new camera so fast but I&#39;m sure your DD will enjoy it a lot.  The things we do for our kids&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving - he will not be a happy camper when he sees the icy roads but it is still better than the 6+ inches of snow they were calling for.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-14 12:58:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264815,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 13:34:55',NULL,'','Just popping in to say Hi - wish I could hang a while to chat, but I need to leave for work in a few minutes.<br />A lot cooler here in Tampa today... love this weather&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-14 13:34:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264851,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 16:13:25',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies.. well ..well .. well... what can i say... oh yeah i know... <!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->I cruise today&#33;&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <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 />Looking forward to getting some great meals...expierencing some good customer service and to get reacquainted with some new found friends on board the Monarch..<br /><br /> <br /><br />Hope everyone stays safe and sound.... all humans and pets remain on the mend... I will keep you in my mind and heart this week.... so if you have a beverage in hand at 5pm pacific  8PM eastern raise it as I will raise my glass to you....<br /><br /> <br /><br />see you Friday ...<br /><br /> <br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-14 16:13:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264852,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 16:17:23',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies. Cooler today, only in the 60&#39;s. Time to break out my leather jacket again and hit Target. Definately a soup kind of night here and I have some leftover from my last big cooking day so all I need is something to go with it. <br /><br />In a way your right Cheryl. I love to work around the house and take on large projects but not one after the other like you seem to do. I need some rest in between. I have a few big ones floating around in my head, now I just have to find time and money. LOL<br /><br />Marylou I guess TJ is part monkey. My DD loved gymnastics. How fun to be able to see all those wonderful medal ceremonies. Enjoy them as you know the kids grow before you know it. Glad that snowstorm passed you all by.<br /><br />Sue, hope you are ok. I&#39;m starting to worry about you. You know us, we like everyone to check in or we worry.<br /><br />Bon Voyage Joey&#33;<br /><br />Jackie glad your liking our cooler weather. Sounds like more is coming this weekend.<br /><br />Well off to the stores. Hope everyone has a great day&#33; I&#39;ll check back later.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-14 16:17:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264854,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 17:06:57',NULL,'','Welcome to winter in the lower Ohio River Valley. We got a surprise snow this morning and the auto repair business will be booming&#33; My 15 minute journey to work took an hour. <br />We are finally getting better from our colds, however we are now in mourning over the Colts playoff loss.<br /><br />Have a great day Crazies and Joey have a great time on your cruise&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-14 17:06:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264855,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 17:10:52',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />it was already snowed during the night little bit  and took Pappy out <br />aww you guys  ok i decide to vent  what have happened last sat ok  here we go<br /><br />i found out  my mother won&#39;t let me go to California with her to help out with my brother with his baby daughter she told me that she was worried about Pappy being in the kennel i plan to get him to the kennel 2 or 3 times a week for few weeks so Pappy can get to know People then i won&#39;t be nervous. i hate when my mother just made decision without us start to work and researching and just said you not going sighs<br />2nd i found out that my ex is dating someone else that he lied to me about when i asked him about months ago and he said no and i caught them. i was really in shock about that. i don&#39;t care if he is dating again but i don&#39;t like that he lied to me about it make me very upset and and i guess that we are not friends at all that make me very sad i always like him but this relationship we had developed had ruined the friendship we had and he act so jerk and i felt i don&#39;t know him anymore he is becoming stranger to me everytime i see him.<br />that is the very bad day i had last sat  <br />i was lucky to have Pappy and he make me forget my ex  i got him after my ex and i broke up  i was really in depression and my sister&#39;s friend gave him to me it was sweet of him to give to me it make me feel better  last 2 days  Pappy make me feel better <br /><br />mary lou thanks for let me vent  and i felt better now hugs<br />i talk to few of my friends about this they said he is not worth it. they are right  he is not worth to worry over.<br />rose  thanks hugs<br />have good day all i will find something to do to forget my ex. being with Pappy and etc...<br />HUGS you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-14 17:10:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264878,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 20:00:58',NULL,'','Hello out there in crazy land....<br /><br />Never got the rental car returned yesterday...the local Daly City Hertz is closed on Sunday...didn&#39;t even notice that on the rental agreement until Shawn and I stopped to fill the car with gas.  So, since we were out and about, we stopped at our favorite little Vietnamese place for pho....nice to get a tummy warming big bowl of soup for only &#036;8.  You can see that food is a major part of my life.<br /><br />That scoundrel, Joey, is about ready to board the Monarch.  I am so jealous.  I noticed that there is a sale on the junior suites for only &#036;279 on the weekend Feb 29 sailing....to be booked on Jan 15th...now will I have to get up at 4AM to book that???  I&#39;m already going Feb 4....don&#39;t know if I can actually do both...but I am at a conference in San Luis Obispo Tue, Wed and Thu of that week and I could leave early Fri and go&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Lovelypenny, I feel for you...your ex sounds kind of hurtful.  I&#39;ve always remained very good friends with the father of my oldest....he has a wonderful wife - I always call her Shawn&#39;s &quot;other mother&quot; and they&#39;ve now been married twenty years.  One of my nicest cruises was with all three of my boys and his dad and Lois over Christmas on the Monarch several years ago.<br /><br />Love in Las Vegas....sounds like a nice Valentine&#39;s day.<br /><br />Off to accomplish something today...like make my physical therapy appontment.<br /><br />xxxooo','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-14 20:00:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264890,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 20:45:38',NULL,'','Hello all.  Mary Lou, I like your way of thinking - one week closer to my next cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;  Enjoy TJ&#39;s performance and post some pics.  Well Greg sure did know what he was talking about last night when he said that I would stop when I couldn&#39;t do anymore.  Today is that day - I plan to sit here in my recliner with my feet up all day - until time to cook dinner, that is.  Very sore and stiff today, but that is what it takes for me to rest - otherwise, I sit here and think of all the things I should be up and doing.  I planned to go to DSW and spend all those wonderful gift cards I got for Christmas today, but that will have to wait for another day.  Joey, I hope you have a wonderful trip.  At 6:00 our time, I will think of you preparing to sail off into the sunset.  Jackie, I totally agree with Mary Lou - as much as I love cruising, I think half the fun is in the planning.  Enjoy it.   Sue, I agree with your frinds - he is not worth it and obviously didn&#39;t deserve you in the first place, so just &quot;kick him to the curb&quot; mentally, and move on to bigger and better things.  Carmen, hope you are enjoying that new vehicle.  In June, Greg bought me a new car for my birthday.  I had been driving an SUV for quite a few years, and I found I actually like sitting down lower now.  I don&#39;t think I will ever go back to the sitting up high, but most people I know who drive a van or SUV, really like it.  Just think of how much luggage you can transport to the pier&#33;&#33;&#33;   Rose, it just cracks me up to hear you say that 60 degrees is soup weather - we dig out our swimsuits if it gets that warm&#33;&#33;&#33;  Keith, great to see you popping in?  How are things on that little piece of paradise you now live on?  Carmen, Jenn, Tonia, Ed, Steve and any others I inadvertantly missed, hope you are all having a wonderful start to your week.  I look forward to Mondays because it means I get the house all to myself again&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-14 20:45:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264909,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 21:09:57',NULL,'','hey everyone....<br /><br />((((((((((((((((((((((( sue ))))))))))))))))))))))... big hugs for ya girlie...i know right now it doesn&#39;t make since , but what makes us hurt at the time... makes us stronger....when my ex husband did what he did i didn&#39;t think i would ever come thur it .... but with lots of pray  ( i know it all sounds good ) but it really did work...and lots of good good friends that were there when i needed just someone to sound off too.. and they really did LISTEN.....so please don&#39;t forget that we really do care and are there for ya... Pappy loves ya no matter what ... <br /><br />ok enough of me being the mom  LOL LOL LOL ...<br /><br />ok back to work today ... i had a somewhat good weekend.. i have to adjust to this work stuff again...taking the vitas and my B complex so i will adjust soon...<br /><br />Marylou... i bet TJ is loving the climbing and hanging  ( and showing off to grammy )...is Ash going to be ok to do it??... <br /><br />Cheryl ok i hate to tell ya this but yesterday it was 82 on my patio ... so glad your taking a day off... you have been working so hard.. i was wondering when you would call it to rest...enjoy you recliner and pamper yourself today....<br /><br />Keith Rita forgive me.... CHARGERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WON .. oh ya i know next week will kill me... but oh well...i am enjoying this win ....<br /><br />Joey ... ok i will force myself to say this ... happy cruise ... LOL LOL LOL i will see ya next time around  you and Carmen....try to have a good time LOL LOL ...<br /> <br />well off to get a few things done before having to get to work... just a few more weeks then back to my beloved graveyard and get back into the routine..... <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-14 21:09:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264927,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 22:30:41',NULL,'','Sue hang in there. Everyone is right about your ex. The things that truly count are your friends, your family and Pappy&#33; One of my favorite quotes is from Montel Williams, &quot;An Ex is an Ex for a reason.&quot; ((More hugs Sue&#33;))<br /><br />Carmen that is some sale.....I&#39;d be tempted for sure if I lived on your coast. Maybe you&#39;ll take the Monarch around on the repo cruise to Pt. Canaveral and we can meet.<br /><br />Cheryl glad your resting but what a way to get there. LOL Yes, 60&#39;s is lovely here for me and Jackie too. I enjoy a few days of colder weather. Could never live in CO. way too cold and too much snow for me. <br /><br />Hang in there Tonia, you&#39;ll be back to normal soon. <br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-14 22:30:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264946,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 22:39:04',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264927:date=Jan 14 2008, 01&#58;30 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Jan 14 2008, 01&#58;30 PM) [snapback]264927[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Hang in there Tonia, you&#39;ll be back to normal soon.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Come on Rose, we all know Tonia, has never been normal&#33;&#33;&#33;  Just kidding Tonia, and ducking as she throws things at me....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-14 22:39:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264972,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 23:04:09',NULL,'','Hi everyone...<br /><br />I had a long list to say to everyone, but not typing too well today, so will just say, have a great day to all.  It&#39;s only 5 degrees above zero today.  Staying in, and keeping the hot packs on.  lol<br /><br />Stay well, and stay warm everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-14 23:04:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264980,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 23:08:32',NULL,'','Feel better Shari and stay warm&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-14 23:08:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264982,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 23:09:41',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#CC33CC--><span style=\"color:#CC33CC\"><!--/coloro-->SUE<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><br /><br /><br />....remember - having a great life and being happy is your best revenge.  That&#39;s what I did.  My first husband was very abusive .... but his family refused to believe it and everything was my fault.  At least until he did the same thing to wife #2.<br /><br />Dh #2 (but #1 in everything else) is all I have ever wanted and I could not be happier.<br /><br />It will happen for you too&#33;<br /><br />Hope this cheers you up .....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/angels%20and%20animals/bgcutepets.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-14 23:09:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(264995,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-14 23:19:16',NULL,'','Good afternnon Crazies - back to winter today - cold and wet&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; YUK&#33;&#33;&#33;   Not to mention the wind warnings.<br />If I were to go out there today wearing one of my Red Hats I might just end up like the flying NUN ..... except I might weight a little more than Sister Bertrille LOL.<br /><br />But the weather report shows sunny for tomorrow and for at least a week ... yeah&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>MARY LOU </b> - the little gym thing sounds like fun - I think you should get right in there with the kids LOL.<br /><br /><br /><b>TONIA</b> - Maxine does say it all doesn&#39;t she?  What a doll.  But sometimes I feeel like someone has been watching me lol.  DH likes graveyard as well - he&#39;s a night person whereas I am a morning person.  But we seem to &quot;mesh&quot; now and then  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>K &amp; R</b> glad you are feeling better - and for the rest of you on the &quot;sick list&quot; .....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/get_well_mouse.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> .... have a great cruise my friend&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Got to get ready for &quot;school&quot;.  Taylor&#39;s Dad took her on a cruise to the Caribbean for Christmas so she had lots to tell me.  I had a cold last week so missed my visit with Ashley ... so will have to get caught up on her Christmas news as well.  we only have an hour on the mentoring program so lloks like it will be a colouring day :o) <br /><br />Will try and get back later - take care all<br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-14 23:19:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265003,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 00:25:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=264982:date=Jan 14 2008, 04&#58;09 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Jan 14 2008, 04&#58;09 PM) [snapback]264982[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><b><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#CC33CC--><span style=\"color:#CC33CC\"><!--/coloro-->SUE<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><br /><br /><br />....remember - having a great life and being happy is your best revenge.  That&#39;s what I did.  My first husband was very abusive .... but his family refused to believe it and everything was my fault.  At least until he did the same thing to wife #2.<br /><br />Dh #2 (but #1 in everything else) is all I have ever wanted and I could not be happier.<br /><br />It will happen for you too&#33;<br /><br />Hope this cheers you up .....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/angels%20and%20animals/bgcutepets.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />jenn yea thanks  hugs  and you all guys thanks for the supportive comments smile hugs<br /> i have my friends as support and  he is not the only ex in my life i have few as well<br />but he is only one that lied to me about his new relationship he told me that he wasn&#39;t ready and even been with her sighs but he not worth of it anyway and also he not right guy anyway he lies too much he will be always a liar.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-15 00:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265010,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 01:12:38',NULL,'','Good afternoo all:<br /><br />First, thanks for the warm welcome&#33;<br /><br />In answer to the question about my home business I am a home-based TA. I habe been at if for about a year. I work by word of mouth in my small town...<br /><br /><br /><br />','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-15 01:12:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265011,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 01:18:46',NULL,'','Welcome oma24Boys - great to have you with us.  As you can see we are a friendly bunch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/potpourri/glitter-graphics2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-15 01:18:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265013,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 01:22:06',NULL,'','Afternoon All,<br /><br />Nothing much doing here today.  I&#39;ve been burning photo CD&#39;s to clear tons of pictures off my hard drive.  It&#39;s something I&#39;ve been saying I&#39;d do for months, so its about time I got to it.<br /><br />Sue:  Lots of us have &quot;EX&#39;s&quot;, just hang in there.  Time does help.<br /><br />Joey should be on board by now.  Remember to lift a glass to him at 5PM PST.  <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 />Gotta take the dog to the park for his playdate with his doggie friends.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-15 01:22:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265054,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 03:15:21',NULL,'','Good news and bad news.  Got the lab results back and they got all the melanoma from my cheek on the second surgery but, the lesion they took off my shoulder was not clear and they will have to do another surgery.  It is just surface so it could have been much worse.  Maybee I will have them installed zippers&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Enjoy TJ&#39;s show.  Sounds like fun&#33;  7 weeks from today we will be on another cruise&#33;<br /><br />Robin...Welcome to the dock.  These are great people and alot of laughs&#33;   We are cruising out of Gaveston on March 2nd.  This will be our first time to this port.<br /><br />Rat...You lost your camera to the kids.  I lose trucks&#33;  Tell me your secret&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...We have a 1980 MGB sports car.  You talk about sitting low.  I have descovered at my age you should not get into a car where your butt is lower than your knees&#33;  There is no way to leave the vehicle gracefully&#33;<br /><br />Shari...5 degrees&#33;  Burrrrrr&#33;  Stay warm.<br /><br />Ed...When you get done burning your pictures to CD&#39;s let me know.  I have many that need the same thing&#33;<br /><br />Rember, the easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-15 03:15:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265070,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 04:56:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265054:date=Jan 14 2008, 06&#58;15 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Jan 14 2008, 06&#58;15 PM) [snapback]265054[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Cheryl...We have a 1980 MGB sports car.  You talk about sitting low.  I have descovered at my age you should not get into a car where your butt is lower than your knees&#33;  There is no way to leave the vehicle gracefully&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Steve, I don&#39;t want to sit that low&#33;&#33;&#33;  For years, I had wanted a Corvette, until I went to the dealer and actually tried to get down into one.  My body doesn&#39;t cooperate in that way any longer.  I ended up with a new Cadillac DTS - sits up at the right height and is very comfortable - at my age, I am all about the comfort now&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-15 04:56:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265084,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 05:33:48',NULL,'','Evening crazies....<br /><br /><br />Steve - sorry to hear about your test results - but a zipper sounds like a great idea LOL<br /><br />I had and MGB a long time ago - I loved that little thing.  Trouble was I actually needed too - so my mechanic would always have one to work on :o(  <br /><br />Off to the dentist first thing in the morning then for my mammogram in the afternoon.  Busy day but may as well get all the discomfort over all at once lol.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Mammogram.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Talk at you later .....','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-15 05:33:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265085,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 05:35:20',NULL,'','Jenn, it hurts just looking at the pic - I have mine on Friday...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-15 05:35:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265111,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 10:40:20',NULL,'','Jenn where do you find these funnies LOL LOL ... you have made my night every night after work and i just laugh....Gary came out tonight after i saw the joke abd i had to show him  hes still laughing... he said that did happen to you LOL LOL <br /><br />Rose Cheryl... i will never be normal LOL .... i stopped being normal a longggggggggg time ago...LOL LOL when i was eading Rose&#39;s post.. i thought god have i given these people the idea i am normal <br /><br />LOL <br /><br />Steve  wish the test had come back better for you... but your doctor will take care of it and your be as good as new <br /><br />well off to TRY to sleep LOL LOL maybe watch a little TV...nite nite <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-15 10:40:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265112,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 13:32:56',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#666600--><span style=\"color:#666600\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 15th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....  Cruise Crazies has a new look this morning.   Looks great Jason&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tj&#39;s show at the Little Gym was very cute yesterday and as promised he gave Nannie a few more gray hairs, especially when he jumped off the platform and missed the bar he was supposed to grab onto.  He got right up and made it the second time though.   Today we hope to get some good news from Ashleigh&#39;s cardiologist.  It will be a long day waiting for the call but hopefully all will be OK.  Until we hear differently she plans on going to her gymnastics show on Friday but she had already decided not to go back next year.  She has been going for 3 years  and has had enough for now and we all agreed that she has gone as far as she can with the teachers they have there.  <br /><br />Sue - so sorry you are having such a hard time and won&#39;t be going to California with your Mom.  As far as the ex goes I think everyone else has said it best and something better is going to come along for you.  With your ex you would never have been able to trust him and that is no way for you to live.  You hang in there and remember we are here for you whenever you need a hug or a smile.  The good thing that came out of all of that was that you got Pappy and he will be your true friend for life.  <br /><br />Steve - good news on the cheek but sorry you need more surgery on the shoulder.  Will keep you in my prayers that they get all of that also.  <br /><br />Ed - I&#39;d also love to know how to burn my photo&#39;s onto a CD.  Computer savy I&#39;m not.  I have been trying to download pics onto a keychain since Christmas with no success but just found out DD couldn&#39;t do hers either so now we think perhaps it is the keychain and not us.   <br /><br />Cheryl - hope you had a good rest yesterday and feel better today.   I know it is always hard once you start a new project.  Jim accuses me of always wanting something finished yesterday.   lol<br /><br />I hope everyone under the weather is feeling better today.    Make today special - I have to get Jim up and moving but will be back later on.  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-15 13:32:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265128,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 15:32:07',NULL,'','Cheryl.......Actually getting in and out of the MGB is not to bad.  Gravity will get you in and I just open the door, crawl out of the ground and stand up.  Very gracefully<br /><br />Mary Lou...Will be thinking about Ashleig and hope for good news.  Glad you enjoyed TJ&#39;s show.  Whats a few more gray hairs&#33;<br /><br />Back to work<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-15 15:32:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265134,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 15:52:07',NULL,'','good morning <br />already snowed during the night  took Pappy out <br />i lost my trust in my ex already i am getting better I have moved on and i don&#39;t have to worry about him anymore.<br />will go out with friends tonight.<br /><br />have good day all  hugs <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-15 15:52:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265139,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 17:08:41',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies. Another chilly day here in Florida. Have to go food shopping today but that&#39;s about it. Planning lots of shopping tomorrow so I don&#39;t want to overdo today. Penney&#39;s is having a sale tomorrow and I need a few new things. I have 3 weddings this year and will need at least a few new dresses. LOL&#33; I decided that I would make a scrapbook of our Panama Canal trip so off to Joann&#39;s tomorrow too. I have only done 1 fancy scrapbook for my DD when she graduated High School so this should be an adventure. She&#39;s the scrapbooker in the family and never did finish the last one. The office has been put in my Living room for now so that I can be ready to work as soon as it starts rolling in. Guess I have to start working again next week but of course it pays for our cruises so I dont&#39; mind. <br /><br />Jenn glad your catching up with your &quot;littles&quot;. I used to love working with the little ones at our local school. Maybe someday I&#39;ll go back to it. Jenn where do you get these pictures?? LOL Good luck with the dentist and the mammogram&#33;<br /><br />Steve, prayers go out to you for the next surgery and hopes that the margins will be clear after this one. Hang in there&#33; I know what you mean about your butt on the ground, when Howie was buying a new car last year we tried out a Camry.......yikes it was like sitting on the road. We bought a RAV instead. LOL Comfort is very important as well as safety.<br /><br />Tonia glad to hear your not normal........you wouldn&#39;t be the same. LOL<br /><br />Marylou glad you enjoyed TJ&#39;s show. Hope all goes well with Ashleigh&#39;s test. My prayers will include her today for sure. <br /><br />Cheryl are you still resting today. Sounds like a second day of rest is in order to me&#33;  The soup last night was great.......more tonight since we&#39;re still cold. Soup is also great for my diet which is definately in order after the cruises and the holidays. <br /><br />Jackie, hope your not working too hard.<br /><br />Carmen (Mercedes) where are you???? Hope you are feeling well.<br /><br />Shari, hope you are feeling better today.<br /><br />Sue, glad to hear your going out with friends tonight. Just the thing you need to get your mind off the ex. Hang in there, it will only get better.<br /><br />Well off to make my list and hit the store. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-15 17:08:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265184,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 19:17:42',NULL,'','Good Morning all...<br /><br />A quick note before I head off to work to the Community College. It&#39;s the second day of school...much drama for the first timers  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />  Reminds me when my sons went off to college for the first time.<br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful day...it&#39;s a little gloomy for a Texas day.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> ---The weather in March does start getting really nice in March. If this if your first time in this area I will try to answer questions for you. I don&#39;t know it all.<br />','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-15 19:17:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265189,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 19:40:38',NULL,'','Good Afternoon:<br /><br />Robin, welcome aboard.<br />Rose, things are so hectic here at work, I don’t get enough time to log in every day.<br />Steve, sorry to hear about your additional surgery, hang in there.<br />MaryLou, I will continue to keep Ashleigh in my prayers. Did you take any pictures of TJ’s show, I am sure he was so cute.<br />Jenn, good luck with your mammogram.  I had mine done on November 20 and have yet to get the results, I put a call in to my doctor this morning.<br />Shari, I hope you are doing well today.<br />Hi Maria, how are you?<br />Carmen, Cheryl, Tonia, Sue, Ed, Keith and Rita, and anyone I inadvertently omitted, have a wonderful 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','2008-01-15 19:40:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265222,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 20:48:56',NULL,'','It&#39;s still morning here on the LEFT COAST - So, Good Morning All:<br /><br />Steve, Zippers might just work.  What a pain to have to go back again.<br /><br />Mary Lou,  I downloaded pictures into one of the keychain thingees for one of Roe&#39;s Christmas Gifts.  It is a little tricky.<br /><br />Jenn: Always loved those little cars, but could never fit in one.  Of course as we get older things change.  I can remember when all I wanted was a BMW and now at my age there are times when all I want is a BM. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> <br /><br />Will probably continue my downloading of pictures today.  Roe has the sore throat and cold that&#39;s going around and she is already back in bed at 10:30 AM. <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 />Great looking, sunny day with high about 62 degrees predicted.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone.  I&#39;ll check in again a little later.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-15 20:48:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265228,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 20:58:20',NULL,'','Hello all.  It is a cold and gloomy day here in the Rocky mountains.  Expecting a snowstorm tonight, one on Friday and another on Sunday.  Hey Jenn, can you send that big yellow thing you saw the other day, this way???  Or better yet, Ed is closer, if he could send me his weather, it would probably get here sooner.  I am going to go to DSW and then to the grocery store as I don&#39;t plan to leave the house for the next few days.  Tomorrow&#39;s high is forecast to be 15 with lows in the negative numbers so I think home is going to be a good place to be.  And to think, Joey is off on a cruise to somewhere sunny and warm&#33;&#33;&#33;  Mary Lou, I am keeping a good thought for Ashleigh&#39;s dr.&#39;s report - please keep us posted.   Steve, do you know when your next surgery is going to be?  I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  Well, I am off to go shoe shopping - the very thought just makes me giddy&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-15 20:58:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265233,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 21:16:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265228:date=Jan 15 2008, 01&#58;58 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Jan 15 2008, 01&#58;58 PM) [snapback]265228[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />  Well, I am off to go shoe shopping - the very thought just makes me giddy&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Cheryl, how many pairs of shoes do you have <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','2008-01-15 21:16:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265257,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 22:19:25',NULL,'','Morning Crazies - dentist went well - I didn&#39;t cry too much lol.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/thdentistfromhell.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />LOL at Ed --- but it is so true.  Hope Roe is feeling better.  Sendin her some .....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/hugs-2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Cheryl - this ones for you .....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/potpourri/shoes.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now where do I find these pictures - well folks I would tell ya but then I&#39;d have to kill ya LOL.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Shoot.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well off for my mammogram and remember ladies ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/mammogram-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-15 22:19:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265284,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 22:51:20',NULL,'','Glad your OK Carmen. Missed you around here.<br /><br />Robin do you teach at the college???<br /><br />Ed Hope Roe feels better.<br /><br />Happy shoe shopping Cheryl. I never have luck at DSW.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-15 22:51:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265302,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-15 23:02:07',NULL,'','Hi everyone - very long day and still waiting for a call back from the Cardiologist.   Will let you know when I hear something but if we don&#39;t hear soon we probably won&#39;t hear til tomorrow.  <br /><br />Cheryl - happy shoe shopping - sounds like you better get yourself some good boots with all the snow you have.  <br /><br />Carmen - great to see you back on the dock.  We have missed you.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-15 23:02:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265330,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 02:25:03',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265233:date=Jan 15 2008, 12&#58;16 PM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(mercedes &#064; Jan 15 2008, 12&#58;16 PM) [snapback]265233[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--quoteo(post=265228:date=Jan 15 2008, 01&#58;58 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Jan 15 2008, 01&#58;58 PM) [snapback]265228[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />  Well, I am off to go shoe shopping - the very thought just makes me giddy&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Cheryl, how many pairs of shoes do you have <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 /><br />Carmen, I couldn&#39;t give you an exact number but it is well over 300 prs.  For Christmas, Greg put a &#036;500 gift card to DSW in my stocking and my son Chris got me a &#036;50 card.  At the time they bought them, they were issuing &quot;bonus bucks&quot; - a &#036;10 gift certificate for every &#036;50 spent.  As Greg spent &#036;500, he got &#036;100 in bonus bucks and Chris got a &#036;10 certificate.  They both gave them to me, so on top of the &#036;550 I had to spend there, I also got an additional &#036;110, so went in today with &#036;660 to spend.  I got 6 prs. today, for a total of &#036;280 and decided to save the rest (&#036;380) until spring when the sandals come out.  My best buy of the day was a &#036;100 pr. of silver Nina evening shoes on clearance for 19.99. <br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-16 02:25:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265332,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 02:27:50',NULL,'','Jenn, I hope you don&#39;t mind that I snagged that pic you posted for me - I love it...it is so ME&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-16 02:27:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265333,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 02:35:11',NULL,'','Hi all&#33;<br /><br />Still haven&#39;t heard when or where they are going to do the surgery but should hear sometime soon.  In my youth I was an officer in the Marine Corps and spent approx 2 years at the Recruit Depot in Parris Island, SC so you can imagine some of the colorful words I learned.  When DW told me last night we had to go another round of surgery I think I pulled out some of those words from memory&#33;  Poor DW&#33;  It is just a small spot and I would rather be safe than sorry&#33;<br /><br />Robin...We are driving to Galveston.  I&#39;m familiar with the area down to Dallas but have never driven to Houston or Galveston.  How is the parking at the cruise port?  We are taking our oldest son and his DW on thier first cruise&#33;  My DW is a very generous person&#33;  Evedryone here wants us to adopt them and take them on a cruise&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Be sure and let us know what the cardiologist says&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Hope Roe gets to feeling better.  My wife got one of those key chain things.  Never have figured out how to download a picture&#33;<br /><br />Thanks all for the kind words.  I&#39;m over my &quot;mad&quot; and it will all work out&#33;<br /><br />Remember:  The sole purpose of a child&#39;s middle name is so he can tell when he&#39;s reallly in trouble&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-16 02:35:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265334,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 02:40:17',NULL,'','Steve, we sailed on the Conquest in Nov.  There was plenty of parking at the port and shuttles ran constantly.  We prepaid our parking online and got &#036;5 off and were guaranteed a spot.  Here is the link to the website for the port parking - this is where you prepay, if you would like to...<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.portofgalveston.com/cruiseinformation/parking.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.portofgalveston.com/cruiseinfor...n/parking.shtml</a>','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-16 02:40:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265338,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 03:31:23',NULL,'','No news so we continue to wait.   This is so frustrating.   Hopefully no news is good news but still the waiting is awful.<br /><br />Cheryl - where in the world do you keep over  300 pairs of shoes?   I don&#39;t think I have owned that many pairs in my entire life.  (Just not a big shoe person)  Glad you found some good buys today <br /><br />Steve - sorry you need more surgery but once that is over you will be ready for your cruise.   Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.  <br /><br />Time to catch American Idol which begins tonight.  The first few weeks are usually very funny.  I wonder where some of these people get their nerve.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-16 03:31:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265340,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 04:07:27',NULL,'','Evening all,<br /><br />Roe is up and around.  Had some dinner and says she feel &quot;better.&quot;  Not great, but better.  I guess thats a very good sign.<br /><br />Hey Cheryl, I love looking around DSW.  Everyonce in awhile I&#39;ll find a really good pair of shoes, Mephisto, Ecco or other outstanding walking shoes.<br /><br />Sorry no new yet MaryLou.  It&#39;s tough just hanging out waiting for the phone to ring.<br /><br />Steve, so you&#39;ve been working on your Marine Corps language.  I jumped with the 101st, became a Ranger and then into Special Forces.  Learned some pretty heavy language in those days.  Everytime I read the news I think of a T-Shirt I had that said &quot;Nuke &#39;em all and let God sort them out.&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well off to an evening meeting.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-16 04:07:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265341,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 04:19:54',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />After a long day at work, I&#39;m finally sitting and watching the interesting first show of auditions on American Idol.... what a hoot&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve... praying for you.  Thank heavens for Doctors, and that they are now able to get all of those bad cells out these days - you&#39;re going to be fine.  I also had three surgeries on my shoulder 10 years ago, and it&#39;s clear now.  Just remember, we&#39;re here for you...<br /><br />Cheryl... all those shoes, how awesome - I bet you had a ball shopping&#33;&#33;<br /><br />See ya tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-01-16 04:19:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265350,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 06:03:26',NULL,'','Wow...this conversation goes quickly <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> I had to go through three pages to keep up&#33;<br /><br />I am a Admission Assistant at the community college so I am pretty much on the frontline with new students. I have been an Advisor and would like to get back into Advising but those jobs are very difficult to get even in a college town like Austin, TX.<br /><br />Steve: I use EZ Cruise Parking when I park in Galveston. They take you and your bags to the terminal. You can prepay online. <a href=\"http://www.ezcruiseparking.com/\" target=\"_blank\">EZ Cruise Parking</a><br /><br />I hope everyone had a great day&#33; Goodnight all...','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-16 06:03:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265357,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 07:20:30',NULL,'','Evening all....the mammogram mambo went ok ... just hurts so I won&#39;t be jogging any time soon......maybe it&#39;s because they are on the larger side...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Sagging20a20little.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <b>Steve </b> - I know it will be good news this time - they will get all the bad bits&#33;  I hope you enjoy Galveston as much as we did.  We hopped on the ferry and drove up the Bolivar Penninsula - ther&#39;s a great lighthouse over there.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - &quot;borrowed&quot; the shoes thing from somewhere else so you just feel free to use it darlin&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - I have never actually watched American Idol but I have been enjoying some of their commercials lately.  Do you think they choose some of the bad ones on purpose?<br /><br /><br />Anyway off tp games - talk at you all tomorrow .... take care.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/angels%20and%20animals/animal-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-16 07:20:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265375,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 11:04:29',NULL,'','Hi everyone...<br /><br />Got out today for some grocery shopping and running to different stores to find some earrings for my aunt.  It was good to get out, but with the wind chill it felt like it was below zero.  We will be getting those temps by this weekend.  Some lows of -12 below expected, and that&#39;s without the wind chill, so.. hope it&#39;s not windy.  lol<br /><br />Tonia...hope you&#39;re adjusting being back to work. I know you&#39;ll like it better when you get back on the graveyard shift.  Yes...I am missing little Isabelle.  She&#39;s so cute and cuddly.   <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 TJ didn&#39;t get hurt at the gym show.  He&#39;s a real trooper to get right back up.  I pray that Ashleigh&#39;s reports come back good.  Did you get any results back from your test, yet?  I pray you get good results.<br /><br />Sue...I&#39;m glad you are doing better. <br /><br />Carmen R)   that&#39;s great that you got more than you expected for the van.  Glad you found something you liked.  Hope you are feeling better.<br /><br />Rose...thanks for the good wishes...just slept the wrong way yesterday and screwed up my spine a bit.  lol  Glad your cold is better.  That&#39;s a great idea to scrapbook your Panama Canal cruise.  I wish I had done some of that with my cruises, and other things.  It&#39;s a great way to save, remember, and organize.<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you got some good rest.  Hope you don&#39;t get all that snow and cold.  Colorado is getting to be worse than Minnesota, lately.  lol  We have had warmer than usual winters the last couple of years, but I think this year will be back to normal.   What fun getting new shoes.  Enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Steve...I&#39;m so sorry that you have to go in again for another surgery.  I am keeping you in my prayers.  Are they doing the &quot;Mohs&quot; procedure on your shoulder?  That&#39;s what they did for Marc&#39;s Melanoma.<br /><br />Rat...what a good dad you are...giving the camera to DD.  I think DH would love for me to take the pictures.  LOL  If I was any good at it, that is.  LOL<br /><br />Ed...I&#39;m keeping Roe in my prayers for a good biopsy result and hope she gets over her cold and sore throat real soon.<br /><br />Gail...it is definitely nice that you have a handy SIL.  It&#39;s the other way around here...our SIL&#39;s are happy to have a handy FIL.  lol  So nice that you got to see the grandchildren.  Grandchildren are such a blessing.<br /><br />Robin...Welcome to Cruise Crazies, and the Daily Dock&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...hope you&#39;re adjusting being back to work.  After all those long hours a cruise will definitely be in order.<br /><br />Jen...glad all went well with the mammogram, and at the dentist.  Love your pictures.  lol<br /><br />Carmen...thanks for the well wishes.  Are you still planning on surgery in February?  Hope your therapy has been helping.  Hope it calms down a bit at work.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...hope your colds and flu are better.  Loved your review of the Connie.  She&#39;s a ship I would like to go on.  So far &quot;Infinity&quot; is my favorite.  She is a sister ship.<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone...stay warm, and stay well&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-16 11:04:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265391,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 13:18:00',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#003333--><span style=\"color:#003333\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - January 16th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies...As I posted yesterday, no news from the Cardiologist on Ashleigh and he doesn&#39;t have office hours til this afternoon so I will keep you posted.   The cold weather has returned to us and we are expecting snow &quot;showers&quot; today but with the threat of possible heavy snow tomorrow.   (Another one of those it might snow - it might not - depending on which station you watch)  I guess I will hit the grocery store today to stock up for Heather &amp; Caitlin&#39;s visit this weekend.  I&#39;ll need all those goodies I try not to keep in the house because I eat them but with the girls here I know they will finish them off before they leave.    I really can&#39;t wait to spend some time with them - I miss them so much.  <br /><br />Shari - glad you are feeling better.   No word from my Dr. yet on my tests but I hope I don&#39;t hear anything til my appointment on the 28th (going on the no news is good news theory)<br /><br />Jenn - good for you getting everything out of the way in one day.  How was your visit with your Littles.   I&#39;m sure they are always as happy to see you as you are to see them.<br /><br />Rose - glad your cold is better.  The scrapbook sounds like such a great idea.  I bought a ton of scrapbooking things after our Disney World trip and they are taking up room in my craft  drawer.  One of these days I will pull them out and get moving.   <br /><br />Cheryl - enjoy those new shoes.   I still can&#39;t imagine owning that many pairs of shoes - I&#39;d spend the whole day in my slippers trying to decide which pair to wear.  <br /><br />Carmen - glad to see you back on line a little more.  Sorry you are so busy at work - hope it slows down soon.<br /><br />Jackie - Any decision yet on your next cruise?<br /><br />Steve - When will you have your surgery?   sending prayers and good thoughts your way.<br /><br />Tonia - How is Gary adjusting to you being back to work.  I bet he misses those great meals you were preparing for him.<br /><br />Sue - sending a little sunshine your way today - smile - things will get much better and one day you will look back at all of this and say &quot;why did I get so upset&quot;<br /><br />Ed - Hope Roe is feeling better today. Hoping for good news for her soon.  Are all your cruisers ready for your trip?  I&#39;m sure you will be a wonderful guide for them.<br /><br />Robin - sounds like an interesting job that keeps you busy.   I agree, grandkids are a real blessing.  We have 4 - son has a girl and boy and daughter has the same.   They both tell me that is it - but I&#39;ve heard that before.  <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita  - loved reading your review and it sounds like the Constellation is in the running for your next cruise.  <br /><br />Carmen - hope you are doing better today.  We get upset when we don&#39;t hear from you.   Make that appointment for PT and get feeling better quick.  <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.  I&#39;m still looking for winter coats for the 4 grandkids so a visit to a different mall is in order after the grocery store.   They are having such sales right now that I have bought all of them tons of new winter clothes for practically nothing.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back later on to catch up with everyone.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-16 13:18:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265404,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 15:36:19',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />Another chilly morning, but hey, it is not snowing.  My DH just called me to let me know that he was in a car accident, he is ok.  Some guy came out of the gas station, crossed the yellow line trying to get to the light and hit him.  Thankfully, he was not far from home and was barely able to get there and park the truck.  My neighbors always say why do you have so many cars – because of times like these, he was able to park his truck, grab another car and head off to work.<br />MaryLou, hopefully you will be able to get good news from the Cardiologist today.  Enjoy Heather and Cailtin’s visit this weekend.  <br />Shari and Rose, glad to hear that you are both feeling better.<br />Cheryl, all I can say is WOW.  <br />Ed, I hope Roe is feeling better today.<br />Shari, the surgery center called back in December and said that they received the request from my doctor and will be calling me back with a surgery date.  As of yesterday, not a word.  I finally got a name and number and called the surgery center myself, got voice mail (what’s new), left them a message and will be calling them back again at 9 this morning.  I need to get this over soon, don’t want it too close to my cruise.<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','2008-01-16 15:36:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265414,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 16:06:06',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;<br />Just a quick note to Robin welcoming her to CruiseCrazies and the Daily Dock. <br />For those with health issues--we wish you only the best. We are finally over our colds. It seems the older you get the longer the recovery time. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <br />Friday is our eleventh anniversary and our Friday night dance club has a scheduled dance. Rita will be very busy the next couple of days so she won&#39;t read this--I sent her a Pajamagram that should arrive Friday. <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 />Have a great day&#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\" />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-16 16:06:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265421,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 16:08:55',NULL,'','good morning all <br />took Pappy out   <br />i was very glad that i went out with my friends last night  they make me feel better<br />i am better  i have aviod him for few days now<br />i have appointment today for my hearing test<br /><br />have great day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-16 16:08:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265425,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 16:10:49',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />Dr looked at lab reports and the tumor is so small he wants to wait until the shoulder heals from the first surgery.  That&#39;s fine with me.<br /><br />Cheryl...Thanks for the parking info and web site.  Will take care of that today.  Always like saving money&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Jumping out of perfectly good airplanes and running around on the ground&#33;  Marine Corps likes that but I liked aviation better.  Was Radar Intercept Officer on a Phantom F-4 until being in the wrong place at the wrong time made me an Air Traffic Control Officer.<br /><br />Jackie...It&#39;s not only good we have doctors but it&#39;s even better when my DW has been my surgeon&#39;s office manger for 25 years&#33;  Talk about service&#33;<br /><br />Robin:  Thanks for the parking info.  That helps alot&#33;  Three pages of posts is pretty normal, keeps you on your toes&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer...Thanks for the Bolivar Pennisula tip. Will try to check that out when we are down there.<br /><br />Shari...I don&#39;t know the name of the procedure.  I calll it &quot;The stick, burn, cut, and stich&quot; procedure&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Hope you hear something today and that its good.  Doctors are good at dragging their feet&#33;<br /><br />Carmen...Glad your DH is okay.  Cars can be fixed or replaced&#33;<br /><br />Better get to work, have a great day&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-01-16 16:10:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265456,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 16:49:11',NULL,'','Morning all. Warming some today but will probably rain. Managed to get a lot done yesterday, guess I&#39;m finally feeling better. DD and I spent some time together watching American Idol, and annual event.<br /><br />Cheryl do you have a room for your shoes???? Yikes. Did your mom like shoes??? How wonderful that Greg supports your shoe habit.<br /><br />Steve love the reminder about our kids middle names. Don&#39;t we all do that??? A little time to recover sounds good. <br /><br />Marylou sorry you haven&#39;t gotten any news on Ash yet. I hate waiting for Drs. to call. Hope you get the news we&#39;re ll praying for today. Enjoy your visit with your granddaughters, they grow so fast and never have time for us with their busy lives.<br /><br />Jenn glad your day went well. You sure are a glutton for punishment a mammo and the dentist in one day. Love the dog picture&#33;<br /><br />Shari glad to hear your feeling better and got out of the house. Sometimes that&#39;s all you need to perk you up a bit.<br /><br />Carmen sorry to hear about your dh&#39;s accident. Glad to hear he&#39;s OK. Let us know when you are having the surgery.<br /><br />Carmen RNSANE everything OK???? Haven&#39;t heard from you lately.<br /><br />Happy Anniversary Keith and Rita. A pajamagram sounds like a great gift Keith&#33;<br /><br />Sue glad you had a good time going out with your friends.<br /><br />Robin, yes things sometimes move at lightning speed around here. We understand that some days it&#39;s hard to keep up so don&#39;t worry about it. Just let us know if your OK......we don&#39;t like people missing too long.<br /><br />Well off to the mall for JCPenneys sale and then maybe to Joann&#39;s to see what they have in scrapbook stuff. Have a great day all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-16 16:49:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265462,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 19:57:15',NULL,'','Good Morning or afternoon for some...I am off today, yea&#33;<br /><br />My prayers go out to those who are facing medical or personal needs at this time for themselves or with family and friends.<br /><br />Another gloomy day...but hopefully I will be seeing sunshine when I embark on my Voyager of the Seas the 3rd of February <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />  I did not realize that Mardi Gras is the weekend we are leaving so we decided to bite the bullet and spend Saturday night in Galveston partake in the festivities and go to the parade. My good friend is going with me and my hubby, Scott, along with her son/daughter-in-law/grandson and daughter/son-in-law/grandson/2 granddaughters. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought any green, gold and purple Christmas decorations at 80% off to decorate the doors of our cabins. I also made neck lanyards from purple, gold &amp; green pony beads to look like Mardi Gras beads. We are going to be decked out for Mardi Gras this 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\" /> <br /><br />Have a great day...','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-16 19:57:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265465,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 20:50:13',NULL,'','Good Morning Gang,<br /><br />Overcast and colder here today.  High&#39;s have dropped from the sixties into the fortys.  Cheryl, I know that still sounds like summer to you up in Colorado.<br /><br />Roe still sounds like a frog and is planning on spending the morning in bed.<br /><br />I woke up with my right ear clogged.  A wax problem that recurrs about once a year.  Usually have to go to the Doctor to get it cleared.  Anyone know of a good way to do it at home??<br /><br />Steve: Good news, about letting you heal a little before going back in.   BTW, when I did all that dumb stuff I was a Civilian employee of a not to be named &quot;Company&quot;.  I was training for the Paramilitary Ops, but carried an O8 rank which was equal to my civil service grade.<br /><br />Jenn: No pain, no gain&#33;  Easy for a guy to say, Huh??  But, then you&#39;ve never had a prostate exam either.  When the Doc puts on the glove and gets the jelly out you know you are in trouble. <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 /><br />Robin: Never welcomed you aboard.  Glad you joined us.<br /><br />Yes, my cruisers are ready to go.  Having a meeting with all of them tonight to pass out all their &quot;stuff&quot; and go over all the last minute logistics.  <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 />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-16 20:50:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265489,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 22:03:56',NULL,'','Morning all - dull but the sun is trying to shine - so much for the sunshine that weatherman promised - gott fire that guy.<br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - thinking of you girlfriend&#33;  It&#39;s the waiting that&#39;s the hard part.  On our constant trips to Children&#39;s Hopspital with Courtney it was hurry up and wait - they copped a fit it you were five minutes late for an appointment - then you had to sit and wait for an hour - go figure&#33;<br /><br />Sending my angels to watch over you and your family.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/angels%20and%20animals/Angel-7.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>ROBIN</b> - could you post some photos of your bead lanyards - sounds like a great idea&#33;<br /><br /><b>ED</b> - CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Glad Roe is feeling better - you tell her to rest up - and make her some chicken soup - and not that crap that comes in a can - tee-hee&#33;<br /><br />Too true about the prostate exam - egads&#33;  But then they do that to women when they are in the throes of labour lol .....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Prostateexam2.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>STEVE</b> - sounds like you found a doctor with common sense&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  That is very odd LOL.<br /><br />I had a post a while back with the Conquest photos - I will see if I can find them for you.<br /><br />Off to do some housework - it&#39;s the maids day off  <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 />Talk at you later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-16 22:03:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265500,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 22:43:22',NULL,'','Back from Penney&#39;s. Got some great deals&#33; &#036;90 leather boots for less then 30 and &#036;140 piece of luggage for &#036;27&#33; I&#39;m thrilled&#33;<br /><br />Marylou I was so hoping that you had some news by now............','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-16 22:43:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265530,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 23:24:34',NULL,'','Rose, I always find great deals at Penney&#39;s - love their clearance racks&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-16 23:24:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265539,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 23:33:59',NULL,'','Doctors - Grrrrrrr&#33;.   Mike finally got through to the Doctors office and was informed Dr. XX was off today and tomorrow and wouldn&#39;t be back til Friday.  Seems no one else in the practice can manage to read the monitor report so the wait continues.   This is so frustrating.  We will all have ulcers by the time we get this report.   <br /><br />I went to Penny&#39;s this morning also.  No winter coats for the grandkids but between Penny&#39;s and Kohls I bought Ash 6 new outfits ( 3jeans 3 stretch pants ,  6 shirts and 2sweater) and TJ 8 pairs of  sweat pants and 8 sweat shirts and spent under &#036;40- The sales were unbelievable.   <br /><br />Deb is home in bed with a migraine (I wonder why?) so the kids are here and looking for dinner.  Don&#39;t think they will appreciate the chili I made so I&#39;d better whip up something fast.  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-16 23:33:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265546,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 23:39:10',NULL,'','How ridiculous and frustrating Marylou that no one can read the test results and now you have to wait till Friday to top it off. Amazing.......<br />Hang in there&#33; Glad you enjoyed the Penney&#39;s sale.<br /><br />Cheryl, I never shop at Penney&#39;s if they don&#39;t have a great sale or a big clearance going on.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-16 23:39:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265551,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-16 23:40:36',NULL,'','Mary Lou, I was checking back in to see if you had heard anything.  Drs. can be so frsutrating - don&#39;t they realze that this is not just &quot;a report&quot;, this is real life and people are waiting on these answers, some of which can be life changing???  Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-16 23:40:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265598,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 01:27:57',NULL,'','Mary Lou - that is ridiculous&#33;  Used to be doctors became doctors to help people - now it seems to be all about the money.  Take care, Hon, and try to relax.  I know its hard&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-17 01:27:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265602,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 01:32:53',NULL,'','And...we are the ones who are refused to be seen if we are more than 15 minutes late for an appointment and still charged. So...who takes responsiblity if, I pray there is not, something on the x-ray?','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-17 01:32:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265643,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 03:19:21',NULL,'','Well, gang, better late than never.....I&#39;m just finishing up at work and meeting my former boss and dear<br />friend for dinner at American Sushi House.  Yesterday, drove to Morgan Hill ( 70 miles ) to meet a cruise friend ( she&#39;ll be 80 the 25th - god, I hope I will be like her at that age&#33;  She&#39;s doing a back to back on the Voyager to celebrate - all by herself since no one else could go ).  We met on the coastal cruise last May<br />on the Serenade, then she was on the Rhapsody crossing to Hawaii I did in October and she invited herself along with my gang on the Monarch in December ( Joey loved her ).  <br /><br />300 pairs of shoes, Imelda...uh, Cheryl.  What fun....but how do you remember what you have?  You could have a shoe lending library&#33;  I&#39;d have to set up inventory in my computer, I think.  Storage would be a problem, I think.<br /><br />I&#39;m feeling better every day.  Paranoid as hell about the new( er ) van.  Today I did not park near the methodone patient&#39;s lot but chose a better spot where, at least, no one should back into me.  Still could get some dents in the side, though....wonder how long that anxiety will last.<br /><br />Take care ....see you guys tomorrow....can&#39;t believe how much I miss being here when I don&#39;t get my daily cruisecrazy fix.<br /><br />xxxooo','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-17 03:19:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265644,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 04:19:37',NULL,'','Carmen, that is so funny - Imelda is what my MIL calls me.  I got a new Cadillac in June - for the first 3 months or so, I parked at the very edge of the parking lots, where there were no cars around, but the newness has worn off and I am back to finding the closest spot possible.  Knock on wood, I haven&#39;t acquired any scratches or dings yet - but I was quite irritated to come out of the grocery store yesterday and find a shopping cart touching the driver&#39;s front fender - especially when there was a cart corral 3 spaces down&#33;&#33;&#33;  Enjoy your new vehicle and I am happy to learn that you have just been busy.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-17 04:19:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265648,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 04:29:31',NULL,'','Mary Lou, sorry to hear about your medical run around.  Sounds like cost cutting at it finest....... <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 />I&#39;m going to have a four day MLK holiday weekend.......but I&#39;m sick again.  I was getting better..... and now it&#39;s worst than my last week illness.  Go figure&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-17 04:29:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265657,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 05:51:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265489:date=Jan 16 2008, 02&#58;03 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Jan 16 2008, 02&#58;03 PM) [snapback]265489[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><b>ROBIN</b> - could you post some photos of your bead lanyards - sounds like a great idea&#33;<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><a href=\"http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/562163982OexCaw?vhost=home-and-garden\" target=\"_blank\">Mardi Gras Lanyard</a> I hope this works...this should be the link to photos of the Mardi Lanyards I made.<br /><br /><b>Carmen</b>: When is your friend traveling on the Voyager of the Seas?<br /><br />Sweet Dreams all...','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-17 05:51:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265667,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 06:59:16',NULL,'','Good Evening All,<br /><br />Well had my meeting with my Group for the upcoming cruise and all went well.  Was only missing one cabin door sign and just ordered that. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />   Everyone seems happy and ready to set sail.<br /><br />Lots of good questions and I hope I gave them all good answers.<br /><br />Now if they all show up for the bus to the ship, I&#39;m home free.  <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 />Down into the high 20&#39;s tonight.  Just turned on my pool pump to keep it running all night.  Don&#39;t really want to ice skate on it in the AM.  <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 />Looking forward to that Mexican sunshine, heat and cervesa.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-17 06:59:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265677,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 09:40:23',NULL,'','Hey Ed, they are forecasting that we may make it up into the 20&#39;s by the first of next week&#33;&#33;&#33;  Think about me while you&#39;re laying on a beach in Mexico&#33;&#33;&#33;  I won&#39;t be hard to envision - I&#39;ll be the one with icicles hanging from my nose....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-17 09:40:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265678,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 13:04:18',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - January 17th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....Going to be a nasty day out here with rain, snow, sleet and hail moving in and lasting overnight.   I&#39;ll be heading out early this AM just to get out for awhile and then will fine busy work to amuse myself indoors for the rest of the day.   Deb is going to go to battle today with her Pediatrician and the almighty Insurance Company  to find a new Dr. for Ashleigh - she is rightfully furious with the current one - trouble is there are very few Pediatric Cardiologists in the Lehigh Valley.  <br /><br />Carmen &reg; so happy to see you back on the Dock.  We were about to send out the Cruise Crazies Posse looking for you.   Glad you are keeping busy and enjoying your new car.  How are all your little bumps and bruises?<br /><br />Rat - sorry you are still under the weather.  Get well soon.<br /><br />Ed - Glad your meeting went well and your group is excited.   I&#39;m sure they will be at the bus stop bright and early.   I will try and dig up those trivia questions for you today.  How is Roe feeling today?<br /><br />Steve - glad the Dr. is waiting awhile for your surgery - just as long as it doesn&#39;t interfere with your cruise. <br />You are so luck having an &quot;in&quot; with your Drs.  - sure wish we had one here.  <br /><br />Sue - glad you got to go out with your friends and have some fun.   Hope all went well with your hearing test.  My oldest granddaughter Paige has been having hearing problems and will be having tubes put in her ears in a couple of week.  They have done it before but they keep coming out - these are some new type of more permanent ones.<br /><br />Tonia - it won&#39;t be long now til you are back on your graveyard shift.   I guess you keep pretty busy during the nighttime hours at AAA.   <br /><br />Cheryl - how did that project come out.  We&#39;d love to see pictures.   Has Scotty lost any more teeth - they usually come out a couple at a time.   Ashleigh is still wiggling away at her one loose one but still has a ways to go. <br /><br />Robin - love those lanyards.   Sounds like you have a great group together for your cruise.   Have you sailed on the Voyager before.   If this is your first time - don&#39;t miss the Ice Show.<br /><br />Jenn - you find the greatest things to post here.   Where is the world do you find them?    How did your Little like her cruise?  I&#39;m sure she had lots to tell you.<br /><br />Carmen (M) - hope you get a definative answer from your Dr. as to when your surgery will be.   They sure take their time - don&#39;t they.<br /><br />Jackie - sounds like you are keeping busy - how is Gucci handling you being gone all day?  Has she gotten used to it yet?  <br /><br />Rose - I had to laugh at you having &quot;soup&quot; weather in Florida.  Your soup weather is our BBQ weather.   <br />Actually, Heather &amp; Cait are not our granddaughters - they are not related to us at all (except through love) They were my last 2 babies when I had my day-care in Staten Island.   After they didn&#39;t need day care anymore they somehow managed to show up at our house with a homework problem or a fight with big brother just about the time we sat down to dinner several nights a week  and have been part of our extended family ever since.   Their Dad left when they were 5 and Mom played &quot;poor me&quot; for a lot of years and we just became a safe quiet place for them to spend time. <br /><br />Shari - hope you are taking it easy and relaxing.   It&#39;s good hearing from you again.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.   I thought I would &quot;allow&quot; him to take me out to dinner tonight but looks like the weather may put a crimp in those plans.   He has a whole pile of restaurant gift cards from his birthday last year and some of them expire in one year meaning we only have a couple more weeks to do some fancy dining.     <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on to see how everyone is doing.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-17 13:04:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265714,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 15:45:29',NULL,'','Not much news from me today.  Unfortunately I spend almost 12 hours a day at work...so I&#39;m living a very boring and busy life at the moment.<br /><br />Gucci is doing OK.  She still sits in her favorite place.... on the windshield of the RV and watches as we both leave her for the day. All our great friends around us come up to the windshield during the day and &quot;play&quot; with her by tapping on the windshield - everyone around us just love her.  Of course when we arrive home we are met and greeted as if we&#39;ve been gone for a month, and then the entire evening is geared around her, playing her favorite game... fetch.<br /><br />Have a super day everyone.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-17 15:45:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265750,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 16:26:44',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;<br />More snow this morning, however it&#39;s the slushy drivable kind, not with the ice we had a few days ago. It has that picture post card look to it.<br />Not much going on here today--just WORK&#33;<br />We still are hopeful for those with health issues and those not feeling well to get well soon. At least each day passing brings us one day closer to Spring&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-17 16:26:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265752,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 17:03:24',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />Another cold morning, snow predicated to start around noon.  Saw about 25 salt trucks lined along the highway this morning, it is going to be a long commute home this evening.<br />MaryLou, I was told yesterday that although I am fifth in line for surgery, it will be sometime next month, I really hope so.<br />I hope everyone is feeling better today.<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','2008-01-17 17:03:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265771,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 18:03:36',NULL,'','hey everyone.. been really tried working to much.... need sleep...just wanted to check in... Marylou sorry aboy Ash,,, doctors ys know....<br /><br /><br />Steve glad your surgery will be delayed...hope all goes well<br /><br />to all have a good day ... thanks so much for the my maxine fix .. it sure brings a giggle <br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-17 18:03:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265772,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 18:18:33',NULL,'','good morning to you all<br />took Pappy out  it is cold  grr  ack can&#39;t wait for spring to come so that Pappy and i can stay out hehe<br />yesterday with my hearing test  turn out i lost some of hearing i had but not lot just little bit  <br />my other friend and i were talking about maybe going on a cruise to south caribbean in 2010 i am thinking of booking with them and my ohio friends are taking a hawaii cruise in July 2009 with NCL on pride of america and they wanted me to go with them so i might  going to pay deposit soon i think this weekend<br />so i might need all of your experince on NCL and i need to know about what to wear during dinner just in case if we book for dining room. <br />i am going to research how to save money and pay for the cabin i will pay every month and save <br /><br />so have good day to you all <br /><br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-17 18:18:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265774,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 20:16:44',NULL,'','Greetings and salutations...<br /><br />Day off and no call...out now to run many errands, sending off the final papers to the insurance company.<br /><br />Robin, Helga Brooks sails on the Voyager this weekend and stays on for two weeks...her 80th birthday is the 25th.  I believe you&#39;ll get on as she gets off&#33;  Nice lanyards you&#39;re making....those would be neat for name tag holders for my four nurses...hate the boring ones that say San Francisco General&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Joey and I will be on the Monarch for Mardi Gras and I&#39;m bringing some of my Mardi Gras things....I l went to nursing school at Charity in N.O. ( forty years ago ) and lived there for six years after....kind of got my fill of Mardi Gras...but it&#39;s fun to celebrate a little now, outside the crowds of New Orleans.<br /><br />See you guys later.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-17 20:16:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265778,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 21:51:08',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />All is quiet here for the moment.  Roe has a Dr&#39;s appointment a little later to be checked for Strep Throat.  Gotta get this cleared up before we sail away into the sunset..<br /><br />Jackie: our Shih Tzu &quot;owns&quot; our street and our small park at the end of and expects everyone to stop and talk to him, and they do.  Puff is known to the whole neighborhood and he loves to go out for a walk and &quot;survey his kingdom.&quot;  When he gets to the bark he runs around sniffing all over.  I say &quot;he is reading his P-Mail.&quot;<br /><br />Went to the Church this morning and installed their new Flat Screen TV in one of the classrooms.  Had a selfish motivation. I&#39;m teaching a six week class in mid February, on Sunday mornings for an hour each morning on &quot;Understanding Mormonism&quot; and I&#39;m using a DVD.  Wanted to make sure all the &quot;electronic&quot; are in place and operating.  Looks like we will be good to go.  Since the Las Vegas Valley was first settled by Mormons and with a Mormon Presidential Candidate there is a lot of interest in this subject.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-17 21:51:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265782,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 22:10:01',NULL,'','Mercedes - how is DH today?   I forgot to ask this morning.   Hope he isn&#39;t feeling all kinds of aches and pains from his accident yesterday.  <br /><br />It just started snowing here in Pa and they are still not predicting if we will have a sprinkling of snow or some accumulations.   Guess we will just have to wait and see.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-17 22:10:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265795,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 22:23:03',NULL,'','Cloudy again but not raining - that&#39;s a good ting LOL.<br /><br />MARY LOU - Taylor loved her first cruise - mostly the towel animals :o)<br /><br />ROBIN - love the lanyears - what a great idea&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />CARMEN - I think you need to take aportable garage with you - or a lot of bubble wrap when you park your new baby  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> .  The first scratch is the hardest though.<br /><br />ED - P-mail .... love it&#33;  Love to Roe and hopefully the doc can give her something to make it all go away.<br /><br />To everyone not feeling well...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/get_well_mouse.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Off to the border for a day of shopping.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-17 22:23:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265802,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 22:34:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265782:date=Jan 17 2008, 03&#58;10 PM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 17 2008, 03&#58;10 PM) [snapback]265782[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Mercedes - how is DH today?   I forgot to ask this morning.   Hope he isn&#39;t feeling all kinds of aches and pains from his accident yesterday.  <br /><br /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />MaryLou, thank you for asking.  He is a bit sore but was out of the house before me this morning <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','2008-01-17 22:34:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265815,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-17 23:01:44',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies.  Another cold and gloomy day so am staying inside where it is toasty and warm again.  With it forecast to not get out of the 20&#39;s for several more days, I may be stir crazy soon.  Hubby has a 3 day weekend coming up, so maybe we will find something fun to go do.  After his long weekend, he has to fly to Chicago for business.  Carmen, keeping my fingers crossed that hubby avoids the owies - I have always found that the 3rd day after an accident is usually when I am the sorest.  Ed, I love the &quot;p-mail&quot; thing too.  That is so funny.  Mary Lou, hope that Deb has good luck getting another dr. for Ashleigh - hopefully there is one out there who will put the needs of his patients above his time off.  Carmen ® I went to College in Louisana also - LSU, so have spent more than enoguh time at Mardi Gras, but it will be fun for you to celebrate it aboard a ship - hopefully won&#39;t have all the girls flashing their boobs at everyone, like you would if you were in the French Quarter  Well, need to go finish up my housework, so I can sit down with my book - only about 100 pages from finishing it...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-17 23:01:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265834,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 00:18:24',NULL,'','Evening all. Busy day today. Starting trying to figure out this years tax program and cleaned the house. Glad both of those things are over with........so much more I&#39;d rather be doing. <br /><br />Carmen glad that you were visiting a friend. We were worried. Happy to hear your feeling better too. Howie got a ding in his new SUV the first full day he owned it. Took 5 yrs. before I got a dent in my SUV. I was really upset over my car, Howie wasn&#39;t about his, go figure.<br /><br />Rat sorry to hear your under the weather. Hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />Robin nice job on the lanyard&#33;<br /><br />Ed not much longer till you cruise. Hope Roe is feeling better and it&#39;s not strep&#33;<br /><br />Marylou really can&#39;t blame Deb for wanting another Dr. I still can&#39;t believe that someone couldn&#39;t give her the info she so desperately wants to know. How wonderful that you are still so close to Heather and Caitlin. I just assumed they were your granddaughters since you were so close. I&#39;m sure they think of you as family as well. Lucky them.<br /><br />Jackie you sure are putting in some long hours early this tax season. We&#39;re just getting through issuing our 1099&#39;s and W2&#39;s. I know those long days are coming.<br /><br />Carmen(M) sure hope they figure out when next month your surgery will be, really hard to work around &quot;next month.&quot; Glad DH seems to be doing OK.<br /><br />Sue sorry your weather is turning so cold again. Seems like everyone is having that issue.<br /><br />Jenn, hope your enjoyed your shopping and found some great deals.<br /><br />Cheryl, enjoy your book.<br /><br />Well time to rinse the dye on my hair. Hope everyone has a great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-18 00:18:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265890,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 02:07:29',NULL,'','Hi All,<br />Another long day behind me.<br /><br />Ed.... the p-mail thing is a real hoot - don&#39;t you just love Shih Tzu&#39;s - thy have such an air of importance about them&#33;<br /><br />Rose... lots of people haven&#39;t received their W-2/1099&#39;s yet - but plenty have received theirs early - so I&#39;m kept very busy.<br /><br />Now it&#39;s time to relax.<br /><br />Sorry I&#39;m not too chatty.... just very tired and also SICK of looking at a computer screen. :)','zebra','zebra','2008-01-18 02:07:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265907,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 03:36:21',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Just spent 45 minutes catching up on posts&#33;  It snowed last night and I guess the Missouri and Kansas highway depts took the night off&#33;  Took 1 hr and 15 minutes to get to work this morning, normally a 25 minute drive.  Wrecks everywhere and it seemed half of them were plows and tow trucks.  <br /><br />For some reason it is really busy at work.  It&#39;s January and it&#39;s supposed to be slow&#33;<br /><br />Get the stiches out tomorrow.  Told the girls at work that with the new scar I should get an eye patch to look more rugged.  They pointed out the patch with my glasses problably wouldn&#39;t work&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Know the &quot;Company&quot; you woked for, had some dealings with them in Viet Nam.  08 pay scale.  Not bad.<br />I got out as a captain which was quite an accomplishment sinse I was a civilain at heart&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer...Yes, my Doctor is a rare breed anymore.  It&#39;s not unusual for him to work 16-17 hour days.  My wife has been his office manger for 25 years so he is not only my doctor but a good friend.<br /><br />Mary Lou....I&#39;m sorry you have to wait so long.  Wish you were local, my wife can get info out of any doctor and in a hurry&#33;  I know how frustrating it is to wait that long.  Hang in there&#33;<br /><br />Carmen...Sell your new car and get a Jeep Wrangler.  That&#39;s what I drive.  They are made for dings&#33;&#33;<br /><br />First you forget names, then you forget faces.  Then you forget to pull up your zipper.  It&#39;s worse when you forget to pull it down&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening all&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-18 03:36:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265913,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 04:26:39',NULL,'','Hey Steve, I have a question for you.  My MIL is from Missouri - her family lives up around Grant City, which is close to Maryville.  My son and his grandmother have an ongoing argument - she pronounces it Missour-ah, like there is an A on the end and he keeps telling her it is Missour-ee.  Everytime they get together they have this debate.  How do you pronounce it?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-18 04:26:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265944,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 13:06:28',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - January 18th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - TGIF - this has been one looong week.  We got some snow last night but nothing major however it does look icy out so I will find things to keep me busy indoors today - at least for awhile.  <br /><br />Welcome back to Joey and also Maria who will be returning from their cruises today.  Can&#39;t wait to hear all about them.  <br /><br />Ed  - How is Roe today?  Sure hope she doesn&#39;t have strep with your cruise so close.   How long is your bus ride to the pier?  Would you please PM me when Crazie arrives.   I like to keep track of her and wouldn&#39;t want her to &quot;Miss the boat&quot;<br /><br />Steve - I also wish your wife lived near here to get Ash&#39;s Dr. office up and running effectively.  Obviously, they are seriously lacking in that department.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - How are you enjoying your beautiful new home.  With the holidays and the cruise you have been so busy.  Are you all settled in?<br /><br />Carmen (M)  - glad DH is doing OK after his accident.  I&#39;m sure he is a bit sore but it&#39;s a good sign that he was up and out bright and early.   <br /><br />Cheryl - Hope you get to do something fun with Greg&#39;s time off.  Enjoy<br /><br />Carmen ® - Happy that you are doing better.  I&#39;m sure you are very worried about your new car getting dinged.  When we would get a new car Jim would always put the tiniest scratch on his lower bumper with his key.  Claimed he would rather he put the first ding in than a complete stranger.  <br /><br />Jenn, Rose, Jackie, Tonia, Sue, Shari - any big weekend plans?   Will have a great weekend here catching up with Heather &amp; Cait and I&#39;m really looking forward to it.   <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving..... schools are on a 2 hour delay but banks aren&#39;t.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back later - hope our cruisers check in when they can.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-18 13:06:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265945,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 13:16:15',NULL,'','hi everyone<br /><br />Pappy woke me up about almost 5 am GRR i hate to get up that early ugh and took Pappy out and it is getting much colder and windy eeekk <br />had early appoint with my therapist this morning after therapy will go shop for my nephew&#39;s birthday who will be 13 on the 28th make me tear eyed see him growing up to be young man. <br /> have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-18 13:16:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265977,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 15:23:10',NULL,'','Cheryl........Grandma is right&#33;  We pronounce Missouri with an &quot;A&quot;&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-18 15:23:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265993,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 16:13:26',NULL,'','Good morning, I&#39;m feeling better today&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  I took my daughter to the dentist yesterday for scheduled teeth cleaning and checkup.  Bad news is her wisdom teeth will have to extracted this summer.  She is so stressed&#33;  <br /><br />I will be going to Mexico City in two weeks for a short vacation.  Will be staying at the Sheraton near the historical center, it seems like there so much to see in town.  Hopefully I&#39;ll be able to see Teotihuacan, the ancient city with the pyramids and temples.  <br /><br />Today is the start of my four day weekend, I may go out and pay the mall a visit&#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 />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-18 16:13:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(265995,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 16:25:29',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33; Another work week is almost over--yippee&#33; <br /><br />Mary Lou, yes we are completely settled into the house. We do still have some construction going on, however the weather has delayed the completion. We&#39;ve building a brick storage building, a gazebo, and a boat dock. <br /><br />Have a great weekend everybody&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-18 16:25:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266000,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 19:05:27',NULL,'','hey guys.. I am back.... wanted to stick my head in and tell you guys it was fun.... i got pampered.. seaweed wrap included.... got my table....<br />and thanks to Carmen .. I got put on the VIP list so i got nightly goodies in the stateroom... service was<br /><br /> <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/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.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\" /> so it was a good time.. I do plan on drafting another post as a review in the next couple of days....<br /><br /> <br /><br />oh by the way the crew loves their lapel pins... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I&#39;ll be back later after i get caught up around here&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Joey<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-18 19:05:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266001,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 19:13:31',NULL,'','First of all, thanks to all my Crazie friend for your good wishes and prayers.   Mike just called - he had taken Ashleigh to the Pediatrician with Croupe (well TJ had it starting Monday - this was totally expected.)<br />While there he told the Pediatrician he was not leaving the office til he had some answers.  The Dr. got on the phone with the Cardiologist who reported that while there were many episodes of rapid heart beat during the 24 hours she was on the monitor  they did not last long at all and that was good news. According to the Dr. the rapid heartbeat is serious if it doesn&#39;t return to normal fairly rapidly.     The problem definately needs to be watched (by another Cardiologist according to Deb) but for now they plan on leaving things as they are.  He wants no restrictions on activity for now so that is also another good sign.  I will get the full story when Mike gets back but for now I can breath a small sign of relief.  <br /><br />On another front my Dr. called this AM and has the report from my stress test.  She said (via her nurse) that  my heart function was &quot;within normal limits (??????) but she will discuss the whole report on my appointment on the 28th.  Since she did not push up my appointment I took this as good news also.  <br /><br />Off to run some errands once TJ leaves and I still don&#39;t know if Ash will go to her show this afternoon - to get her medal - not to perform.  Since the plans were to go to the show and then out the dinner I need to think of a back-up plan for dinner.  <br /><br />Again, I appreciate your support more than you know.  Thanks and now I can finally smile&#33;&#33;','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-18 19:13:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266003,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 19:59:07',NULL,'','MaryLou:  Don&#39;t feel bad, &quot;Within normal limits&quot; sounds good.  When I had mine and went for a followup with the Cardiolgist, his remark was &quot;Well it looks like you will live a few more years.&quot;<br /><br />Then he went on to explan that these stress tests did not really mean much.  That you could test well and drop dead the following day.  That was sure encouraging.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" />  Roe&#39;s appointment with the Doc is this morning.  I thought it was scheduled for yesterday.  So we should know something by noon PST.<br /><br />The bus trip from Las Vegas to San Diego is six hours, including a short stop for late breakfast or early lunch in Barstow, CA.<br /><br />Will sure let you know when Crazie reports aboard.<br /><br />My Primary Doc also said he did not put much faith in Stress Tests.  Why do they subject us to them then???  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey: I know you just got back, but I thought I&#39;d pass this along.  Reading the Las Vegas Review Journal Sports section this moring and the Professionl Odds Makers for the Casinos ranked Ohio State 6th.  Hindsight sure is interesting.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rat: See Teotihuacan at night during their &quot;Light Show&quot; if you can.  It is unforgetable.  <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 />Steve: I joined the Navy because I was told &quot;You&#39;ll always have a clean place to eat and sleep.&quot;  The forgot to tell me who kept it clean.  I was recruited by the Agency while still in Naval Intelligence in London and joined them when I got out.  Ended up in ParaMilitary Ops and was sent to train with the Army.  So much for the clean place to eat and sleep.  After 8 years I could see SE Asia as my next stop and resigned.<br /><br />Zebra:  After all Shih Tzu are the Chinese &quot;Lion Dogs&quot;, so I guess they have always been &quot;Important.&quot;<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-18 19:59:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266006,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 20:47:12',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266003:date=Jan 18 2008, 12&#58;59 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 18 2008, 12&#58;59 PM) [snapback]266003[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />MaryLou:  Don&#39;t feel bad, &quot;Within normal limits&quot; sounds good.  When I had mine and went for a followup with the Cardiolgist, his remark was &quot;Well it looks like you will live a few more years.&quot;<br /><br />Then he went on to explan that these stress tests did not really mean much.  That you could test well and drop dead the following day.  That was sure encouraging.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" />  Roe&#39;s appointment with the Doc is this morning.  I thought it was scheduled for yesterday.  So we should know something by noon PST.<br /><br />The bus trip from Las Vegas to San Diego is six hours, including a short stop for late breakfast or early lunch in Barstow, CA.<br /><br />Will sure let you know when Crazie reports aboard.<br /><br />My Primary Doc also said he did not put much faith in Stress Tests.  Why do they subject us to them then???  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey: I know you just got back, but I thought I&#39;d pass this along.  Reading the Las Vegas Review Journal Sports section this moring and the Professionl Odds Makers for the Casinos ranked Ohio State 6th.  Hindsight sure is interesting.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rat: See Teotihuacan at night during their &quot;Light Show&quot; if you can.  It is unforgetable.  <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 />Steve: I joined the Navy because I was told &quot;You&#39;ll always have a clean place to eat and sleep.&quot;  The forgot to tell me who kept it clean.  I was recruited by the Agency while still in Naval Intelligence in London and joined them when I got out.  Ended up in ParaMilitary Ops and was sent to train with the Army.  So much for the clean place to eat and sleep.  After 8 years I could see SE Asia as my next stop and resigned.<br /><br />Zebra:  After all Shih Tzu are the Chinese &quot;Lion Dogs&quot;, so I guess they have always been &quot;Important.&quot;<br /><br />Later,<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Gee Ed - thanks for reporting what you Dr. had to say about stress tests.  I haven&#39;t had anything to worry about for over 2 hours now.    lOL','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-18 20:47:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266007,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 21:53:31',NULL,'','Mary Lou, I am so happy that you got good news about your little munchkin.  And apparent good news about your health also - I say a celebraiton is definitely in order.   I want to ask all my friends here to say a little prayer - my best friend Beverly, (she and her husband are the ones we sailed with in Nov.) is expecting her second grandbaby in July.  She went with her DIL last week for an ultrasound. While the dr. was doing the procedure - Bev said she got this strange look on her face and she told them that she recommends a Down&#39;s Syndrome test.  Lauren asked her why she would suggest that and she said that there was a possibilty and that as she was 11 weeks along, they needed a definitive answer while it was still early enough to &quot;do something about it&quot;.  Lauren said that the man who had done her sonogram last time at 20 weeks, to determine the sex, had told her then that they could detect that then if it was present, and she asked the Dr. if that was true.  The dr. said that yes it was, but at that point it would be too late.  Lauren replied that subjecting the baby to that test at this point was not an option as a postive answer would make no difference in how they felt about this baby.  She said they would wait until the sonogram to find out and if it was so, they would deal with it and love the child regardless.  Needless to say, that is true, but they are certainly praying for a healthy baby.  At this point, they still have 8 weeks until the sonogram and even though they are tying to remian positive, taking the attitude that if God sees fit to bless them with a &quot;special child&quot; they know it will bring lots of blessings and joy to their lives, they have asked me to pray for this baby and I know so many of my friends here believe in the power of prayer also, so I wanted to pass this along.  Well, guess I need to get my housework done - I didn&#39;t finish my book yesterday so am hoping to have some time after all my work is done to curl up with it.  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-18 21:53:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266014,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 22:44:59',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s -4 below zero right now.  We have a low of -17 below tonight.  We have wind chill warnings out for this weekend.  The temperatures are going to drop really low, and with heavy winds...that can make it seem like -25 to -30 below zero.  The only place I&#39;m going this weekend is to church, and I&#39;m going to be bundling up with hat, scarf and gloves.  lol  I&#39;m working on cleaning my cupboards so just a short hello today.<br /><br />Mary Lou...so glad that things are looking better for Ashleigh, and that your test is considered normal.  That&#39;s what they told me, too.  Mine was in the normal range.<br /><br />Carmen (M)  ...hope they get you a good date for the surgery, and not so close to your cruise date.  So glad your DH wasn&#39;t hurt badly in the accident.<br /><br />Carmen &reg;...glad you are starting to feel better.<br /><br />Steve...I&#39;m sure you don&#39;t mind waiting for awhile for the next surgery.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  Hope they get the roads cleared soon.  <br /><br />Ed..hope Roe doesn&#39;t have Strep throat.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...Happy Anniversary&#33;<br /><br />Joey...Welcome back&#33;...glad you had a good cruise&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...I will say some prayers for your friend Beverly&#39;s son and DIL and pray that they have a healthy baby.  They are very special people in that they will keep the baby and love him/her no matter what.  I have great respect for them.  God be with them.<br /><br />Rose, Jen, Robin, Rat, Jackie, Tonia, Mary Lou, Carmen &reg;, Carmen, (M), Keith and Rita, Sue, Ed, Cheryl, Steve, Joey, and all my Cruise Crazy friends...stay well, and stay warm&#33;&#33;&#33;  Have a great weekend&#33;<br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-18 22:44:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266016,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 22:46:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266001:date=Jan 18 2008, 09&#58;13 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 18 2008, 09&#58;13 AM) [snapback]266001[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br />MaryLou I agree that is some positive news... However i would have to ask...<br /><br />  According to the Dr. the rapid heartbeat is serious if it doesn&#39;t return to normal fairly rapidly. The problem definately needs to be watched (by another Cardiologist according to Deb) but for now they plan on leaving things as they are. He wants no restrictions on activity for now so that is also another good sign.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />whats is causing it to raise in the first place....i think that is the question... just my opinion.... of course... I am no doctor..LOL<br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->On another front my Dr. called this AM and has the report from my stress test. She said (via her nurse) that my heart function was &quot;within normal limits (??????) but she will discuss the whole report on my appointment on the 28th. Since she did not push up my appointment I took this as good news also. <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />OUTSTANDING&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey: I know you just got back, but I thought I&#39;d pass this along. Reading the Las Vegas Review Journal Sports section this moring and the Professionl Odds Makers for the Casinos ranked Ohio State 6th. Hindsight sure is interesting. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Ed isn&#39;t that funny maybe they ranked WVU lower because of Steve Slaton&#39;s decision to go to the NFL....<br /><br />but I guess the bottom line for me is ... no matter what the odds and no matter where your  are ranked you can get your A&amp;&#036; beat any week this past season taught us that... didn&#39;t it&#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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-18 22:46:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266056,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 23:16:12',NULL,'','Good Afternoon All&#33;<br /><br />It has been a gloomy &amp; lazy day here... <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 />I am happy to hear that everyone&#39;s health seems to be on the positve side and will keep you in my prayers for improvement where it is needed...<br /><br />Welcome home Joey. It sounds as if you had some wonderful pampering&#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\" /> That&#39;s the way to go cruising&#33;<br /><br />Carmen &amp; Joey I made two extra Mardi Gras style lanyards when I made my groups lanyards you are welcome to for your cruise you will be on over Mardi Gras...<br /><br />Stay safe and warm in this weather','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-18 23:16:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266058,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 23:21:49',NULL,'','Joey, so happy to see you made it home safely and had a wonderful cruise.  Guess you barely have time to unpack and do the laundry before it is time to be off again.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-18 23:21:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266059,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 23:25:04',NULL,'','I see Beck Tours and Travel has has increased its visibility here at cruise crazies.... nice display Jeanie&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-18 23:25:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266062,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-18 23:34:59',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Dreary kind of day here in Florida. Did a little pleasure shopping today. Didn&#39;t buy anything special, just some scrapbook paper. <br /><br />Sue sorry Pappy woke you up so early but guess if you have to go, you have to go. LOL<br /><br />Marylou no  real plans this weekend. Going to rain and then get colder on Sunday so I guess I&#39;ll get some work done. I have a few tax returns in now. Sorry to hear Ashliegh has croup but happy to hear that her tests went well for now. Your test results sound good also. Happy everything is working out today.<br /><br />Steve hope having the stitches removed went well.<br /><br />Rat glad to hear your feeling better.<br /><br />Welcome back Joey&#33; Glad you had fun.<br /><br />Cheryl, I will certainly pray for your friends daughter in law. I really understand her decision as we had the same dilema. A good friend of mine told me &quot;God only gives you as much as you can handle.&quot; I refused the test and have 2 healthy children. I&#39;ll pray for her to have the same outcome.<br /><br />Shari sounds like a good weekend to stay home for sure. Stay warm&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-18 23:34:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266076,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 00:13:23',NULL,'','yeah rose  LOL  but it will be very nice to do it in summer time whoo woo lol','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-19 00:13:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266107,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 01:50:09',NULL,'','Hi Everyone....<br /><br />Getting here in the afternoon ( and on work time ).  It&#39;s been a quiet day at CASARC.  Elaine and I even took a long lunch.  We went to a wonderful place not too far from the hospital ( we&#39;re in the Mission District - so named because of Mission Dolores, one of the original CA mission founded by Father Junipero Serra -<br />and, of course, there are hundreds of Hispanic restaurants of all kinds ) for lunch - Esperpento.  They have a fabulous grilled seafood platter and a grilled vegetable platter and we always order both.  It&#39;s drizzled with<br />wonderful Spanish olive oil and we try to tell ourselves that it doesn&#39;t have too many calories.  Of course,<br />the seafood is on a bed of rice - sort of like paella and both are redolent of garlic and herbs.  Yummy.<br /><br />I didn&#39;t get to work early today so I had to park in the regular lot with the methadone patients.  I laughed about the bubble wrap comment...that&#39;s exactly how I feel.  I glare at people next to me when they get out<br />of their cars....I know the anxiety will wear off.  I give it a week.  I&#39;m on six shifts this weekend so I know the SFGH parking lot is even riskier.  I went in on a case once there and came out to find a long scratch on my old van.  It looked as though someone had taken a key and deliberately scaped it down the entire length of the van.  I have a handicapped placard but I am almost thinking about parking in the ER parking lot off in a corner by myself...except that, if I have to come in at 2AM, that isn&#39;t the best idea.<br /><br />Whoops, the phone is ring...let me dust it off and see if someone actually needs my help.<br /><br />Ta ta...<br /><br />Carmen','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 01:50:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266132,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 02:16:52',NULL,'','It&#39;s the weekend.... yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I am so psyched.... we booked another cruise today&#33;&#33;  On the Carnival Legend out of Tampa on April 20th after my grueling tax season.  I can&#39;t wait.  We also got an Aft cabin - how sweet&#33;&#33;&#33;  Anyone want to join us - we&#39;d love to have the opportunity to cruise with our great Crazie friends&#33;  It&#39;s been a whole year that I&#39;ve watched you all cruise, some of you even more than once, and I&#39;ve been sooo jealous - now it&#39;s eventually my turn&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl... you can certainly count on my prayers - we&#39;re going to believe for the best report&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou... great to hear that the Cardiologist was happy with Ash&#39;s report and also that yours sounds like a good report too.<br /><br />Joey..... Welcome back - gosh I sure do miss you while you&#39;re away having fun.  I can&#39;t wait to hear all about your cruise.<br /><br />Carmen... that grilled seafood platter sounds too awesome - my favorite dish for sure&#33;<br /><br />Ed... we&#39;re really going to miss your great posts around here.  I hope you have the greatest cruise with your group.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-19 02:16:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266228,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 04:16:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=265013:date=Jan 14 2008, 03&#58;22 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 14 2008, 03&#58;22 PM) [snapback]265013[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Joey should be on board by now. Remember to lift a glass to him at 5PM PST. <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> I Toasted you guys......... Jarvis makes a mean Cocktail... <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','2008-01-19 04:16:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266229,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 04:24:39',NULL,'','Evening Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />Another dull and dreary day - not sunshine and a skiff of snow.<br /><br /><br />So here I sit - and sit - and sit .... well you get the idea.<br /><br />I have ameatloaf in the oven with baked potatoes so nothing to do but enjoy the great aromas coming from the kitchen - :o)<br /><br /><br /><b>MARY LOU </b> - great news on both fronts.   <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\" />  NOw at the very least you can relax&#33;  Take care of yourself.<br /><br /><br /><b>ED</b> - I read your &quot;work history&quot; - Hugh says to ask you why it is that not one of the forces actually wanted to keep you?  Droll Scots humor LOL.  I have actually been to Barstow - hope you don&#39;t go through during rush hour - there might be like two cars - tee-hee&#33;  But they do have Dress Barn  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>JACKIE</b> -<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/holidays/Friday.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />....you deserve it.<br /><br /><br />JOEY - what exactly is a seaweed wrap? I have this vision in my head and it &quot;ain&#39;t pretty&quot; lol<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/January2007002.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Well - off to check on dinner.  Talk at you later.<br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-19 04:24:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266253,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 05:52:02',NULL,'','its a seaweed extract i guess... they mix it with hot water to make a paste the slather your body with it then wrap you in aluminum or mylar paper i could not tell witch... but it was silver though ....then they put blankets over you and you marinate for an hour... it supposedly detoxifies your body','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-19 05:52:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266255,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 05:59:43',NULL,'','Do they just put the nets out and haul seaweed in as they cruise around...then pulverize the stuff?  Then charge &#036;100 an hour to glue it to your skin?<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 05:59:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266260,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 06:10:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266056:date=Jan 18 2008, 03&#58;16 PM:name=Oma24Boys)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Oma24Boys &#064; Jan 18 2008, 03&#58;16 PM) [snapback]266056[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br />Carmen &amp; Joey I made two extra Mardi Gras style lanyards when I made my groups lanyards you are welcome to for your cruise you will be on over Mardi Gras...<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I guess I should clarify &quot;group&quot; - I am cruising on the Voyager with my husband, bestfriend, her husband and their children/grandchildren...<br /><br />I hope that my being a TA is causing a stir because I am not here to solicit any business...the boards are a good source of inforamtion for myself and for me to make friends.','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-19 06:10:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266261,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 06:44:48',NULL,'','That&#39;s why I&#39;m here, too....I can&#39;t see that your being a TA is a problem.  This is a nice forum for anyone involved in cruising, I think, Robin.  If you&#39;ll send me a personal email, I can get your address and I&#39;ll send you a stamp, self-addressed padded enveloped to send the lanyards...and I wouldn&#39;t mind paying for them, either.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 06:44:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266267,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 07:02:29',NULL,'','Well I got my computer back while DW watches &quot;Her Show.&quot;  Days of Our Life which she records every afternoon.  I&#39;m so sick of the bunch in Salem I have to leave the room&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Good news, No Strep Throat.  Just an old fashioned cold.  Hopefully she will shake it by the time we sail a week from today.<br /><br />Garage door opener gave up the ghost today.  But got lucky and got a repairman our here today and got the faulty gear replaced.  I was sure I&#39;d be waiting till Monday to get someone out.<br /><br />Jenn: Tell the Scotsman that they let me get away, but then about six months later called me back.  Since I worked for a Government Contractor and was still using my security clearance, I had little choice but to go.  Only for a couple of weeks that time.  But, you are never really out.  Took me 10 years to get a passport.  Kept applying and they kept reminding me of those papers I&#39;d signed on my way out the door.  <br />Besides, remind him that he talking to a Welshman and &quot;The Red Dragon Will Rise Again&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Joey: What I don&#39;t understand why are Sports Books ranking the teams after the season is over??  Nothing to do with the betting line, so why waste their time??  Just saw on the news that the profits of the Strip Casinos was us 33% last year.  Poor guys <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" />  BTW do you feel detoxed? Seaweed? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> Sounds like they kind of prepared you like a baked potato&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well gotta run.  DW calling me to see something by Suzie Orman.  Oh joy.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-19 07:02:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266268,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 07:16:32',NULL,'','Wow&#33;  What an evening&#33;  I&#39;m using my old lap top because my new laptop has Vista and it decided it no longer wanted to work&#33;  Have talked to half the population of India tonight and guess what, it still doesn&#39;t work&#33;  Will try again tomorrow.<br /><br />Got the stiches out this afternoon on my cheek.  Looks good, doctor should be a seamstress&#33;  Now the rest of the story&#33;  Next Friday I  go back to get stiches removed from my shoulder AND have a growth removed from my back&#33;  The Friday after that I go back to get the stiches out of my back AND take more margins from my shoulder. My main concern is that all these incessions heal before the cruise in 6 weeks.  I would hate to be leaking martinis all over the ship&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Good news for Ashleigh and your stress test.  That puts a smile on my face&#33;<br /><br />Ed....So you were in the Navy.  We Marines have great respect for the Navy.  After all if it weren&#39;t for the Navy who would provide the Marines with transportation&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Cheryl....Will be glad to say a prayer for your friend Beverly andher baby.  Your friends are special people.<br /><br />Joey...Welcome back, hope you really enjoyed your cruise. <br /><br />It&#39;s scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-19 07:16:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266275,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 12:37:18',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - January 19th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and happy weekend.   Very cold here this morning so I&#39;ll be staying put for awhile.  Our weekend visit with Heather &amp; Caitlin has been cancelled - I am so disappointed.  They are having car problems - they older brother smashed up their family car AGAIN and they have been using a rental car for the past few weeks but the insurance company stopped paying for the rental yesterday and they had to return it.  Hopefully if they have the same time off during the week we will go to StatenIsland and take them to lunch just to see them.  <br /><br />Joey - glad to have you back with us.  We missed you but are glad you had a good time.   Did you book the Monarch for both you and David for March?  How did David&#39;s training go?<br /><br />Cheryl - I will certainly keep your friend Beverly and her family in our thoughts and prayers.   So much stress during what should be a happy time for them.   <br /><br />Ed - glad the news on Roe&#39;s throat was good.  This is not a time to be dealing with strep.  Hope she is feeling 100% before long and ready to cruise.<br /><br />Steve - sounds like you will be seeing a lot of your friendly Dr.  As long as he gets all those bad cells out it will be worth it.   Heaven forbid you should start leaking Martini&#39;s&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jackie - waiting to hear all the details on your cruise.   You may not have gotten to cruise last year but I must say you had many of us green with envy over the adventure you and Tony had.   Any RV plans for after your cruise?<br /><br />Jenn - meatloaf and baked potatoes - now that&#39;s good home cooking.  The best part of that meal is the meat loaf sandwiches the next day.  Yummy.<br /><br />Rose - sounds like you have your home office up and running already.  <br /><br />Carmen ® - glad you had time for a nice lunch with your friend.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great weekend - as of now we have nothing planned but I do have enough food to feed 2 hungry teenagers for a few days.  Anyone up for a party??<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile - it will make everyone else wonder what you are up to.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-19 12:37:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266281,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 15:21:16',NULL,'','Oh Steve.... you lightened my day with your last post.  I know exactly how you feel about all those incisions - my arm still looks pretty gross&#33;<br /><br />Well we&#39;re off to the Florida RV Super Show at the fairgrounds today....... DH is going to drag my in and out of 1300 motorhomes, I know.  I may just have enough energy left to speak to you guys later.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-01-19 15:21:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266283,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 15:22:13',NULL,'','Sorry Joey - forgot to mention that I loved your description of the marinading in the seaweed gunk :)','zebra','zebra','2008-01-19 15:22:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266289,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 15:34:03',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Election time is here.. I love this time....  i am a political junkie...  what a rush......I am actually going to vote absentee for the first time in my life in this upcoming California Primary (Feb 5 I will be on board)...<br />Mary Lou I did actually have a cruise booked for March for me and David then on this past Thursday David Called me while we were in Ensenada i think and said he has to be in Delaware for three days that week so I had to turn around and cancel... bummer OBTW David said his classes went well most of his students learned&#33;&#33;<br />Steve I think it must be the other have of India that has the solution for your Vista ... I hate it when you cant get to help thru .....1 800 &quot;hello i am sorry you had that problem&quot;<br />Ed our best to Roe hope she feels better real soon...<br /><br />Going to make some hot beverage .. I will be back...<br /><br />GOOD MORNING CRAZIES.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-19 15:34:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266304,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 17:01:20',NULL,'','Joey, you must have looked really cute wrapped up like a sushi&#33;   Talkng about seaweed, I made seaweed soup last night for the first time.  Yummy&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Skipper, thanks for the info on Teotihuacan&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Everyone have a great day&#33; <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-19 17:01:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266305,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 17:04:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266304:date=Jan 19 2008, 07&#58;01 AM:name=Rat)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat &#064; Jan 19 2008, 07&#58;01 AM) [snapback]266304[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey, you must have looked really cute wrapped up like a sushi&#33; <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I look cute no matter what&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-19 17:04:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266306,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 18:35:59',NULL,'','Give me a break, Joey....they should have added wasabi to your wrap&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Good morning, everyone.  No pages during the night but I still have eight hours of call left today, then a six hour break before my 24 hours of call.  It looks like it&#39;s going to be an absolutely beautiful day here in San Francisco.  Wish I didn&#39;t have so many chores to do around the house....a whole weekend&#39;s worth.  My landlady comes at 10AM tomorrow for her annual inspection of the house so, if we pass muster, I may get into my almost new van and take a drive over the Golden Gate and have lunch in Sausalito.  I do so love <br />living in the Bay area.<br /><br />Steve, I hope you were sipping a cup of chai tea and eating samosa while you were talking to India.  It makes the process easier, I think&#33;  I have so many Indian friends from Royal Caribbean - stayed with one of them when I was there ten years ago - the call center folks are always so suprised when I talk to them about their country.  They are always so nice, it&#39;s hard to get angry at them....but I do get angry that you can never speak to anyone in the U. S.  I finally did get someone from Lenovo in Toronto after a royal runaround when I ordered my &#036;1500 laptop ( it was actually &#036;2000 but I had my brother&#39;s employee discount ).  They were screwing up with my bank but it took my talking to their U. S. rep to straighten it out, finally.<br /><br />Surely, Roe will be recoverd by cruise time - just give her lots of TLC&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, lots of prayers going heavenward for your friend and her family.<br /><br />Heading for the coffee...back later, gang.  Have a great Saturday.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 18:35:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266327,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 19:13:23',NULL,'','hi everyone  <br /><br />the temps did went down to 0 degrees during the night  Pappy and i did stay in bed until almost 11am hehe<br /><br />it will be very COLD  tonight  BRRR<br />i am going to do food shopping and relaxing lol. my weekend is good so far better THAN last weekend blah. haven&#39;t thought of my ex heh<br /><br />have wonderful rest of the day <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-19 19:13:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266337,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 20:28:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266306:date=Jan 19 2008, 08&#58;35 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 19 2008, 08&#58;35 AM) [snapback]266306[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Give me a break, Joey....they should have added wasabi to your wrap&#33;&#33; <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Make that extra wasabi&#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 />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-19 20:28:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266338,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 20:30:21',NULL,'','Hey, rat, I think &#39;ol Joey would look like a lobster for sure.....<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 20:30:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266350,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 20:55:47',NULL,'','actually if they serve sushi on board mine needs to be California rolls.. I hate fish..... only shrimp will i eat and tuna... and salmon... but let the record show the tuna is a salad and the salmon is with cream cheese and bagels...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-19 20:55:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266352,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 21:24:42',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies.  It has been so cold and yucky this week, that I haven&#39;t been out of the house since I ventured out to DSW on Tuesday.  It is snowy today too but as Greg is off, we are going out to lunch and run some errands.  He has a 3 day weekend due to MLK day but has to leave on Wed. to fly to Chicago on business.  It is forecast to snow on Wed., so I may be housebound a few days next week.  Ed, Greg had a really bad cold last month and I bought him some ZiCam - not the kind you put up your nose, but the tablets.  He kicked the cold in 3 days - he usually has them for 2 weeks.  A few weeks ago, my son got a cold so he took some of it and he too, got rid of it really fast.  Joey, we have voted absentee ballot for the past 8 yrs. or so.  I know somepeople really love going to the polls but I prefer to fill mine out sitting at home.  We were booked on a cruise the first week of Nov. in 2000 so had to do the absentee ballot and liked it so much, we have stuck with it.  In fact, the election commission is having some trouble with their voting machiens and are asking that the presedential election in Nov. be mail in ballot only.  We will have to wait and see if their request is granted.  Jackie, I do not envy you - I always hated the RV show - after the first 20 motorhomes, they all start looking alike.  As you know, we sold out motorhome this past summer and Greg has not mentioned going to the RV show this year and I am very happy about that.  In some of the models, the glue smell is so strong, and it bothers my eyes after a while.  Well, guess I had better get my hair dried and get myself moving - hope you all are enjoying the day...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-19 21:24:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266353,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 21:53:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266352:date=Jan 19 2008, 11&#58;24 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Jan 19 2008, 11&#58;24 AM) [snapback]266352[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  Joey, we have voted absentee ballot for the past 8 yrs. or so. I know somepeople really love going to the polls but I prefer to fill mine out sitting at home. We were booked on a cruise the first week of Nov. in 2000 so had to do the absentee ballot and liked it so much, we have stuck with it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />thats me ......i love going to the polls physically.... it make voting more real for me....<br /><br /> <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=266352:date=Jan 19 2008, 11&#58;24 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Jan 19 2008, 11&#58;24 AM) [snapback]266352[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> In fact, the election commission is having some trouble with their voting machiens and are asking that the presedential election in Nov. be mail in ballot only<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />wow isn&#39;t that interesting<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-19 21:53:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266354,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 22:02:43',NULL,'','I much prefer voting absentee as well....anytime I can avoid going to the polls, I prefer it.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 22:02:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266358,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 22:16:12',NULL,'','Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33; <br /><br />Well...the Twin Cities has had the coldest day all year. It got down to -17 below zero this morning at 4 a.m. And that was without the wind chill. With the heavy winds it was probably around -30 below. Our HIGH for today is -5 below zero, and we have a low of -20 below zero tonight, without the wind chill. The winds are still on the heavy side so it will be dangerous for anyone being outside. I have to go to church tonight so I&#39;d better go see if my mini-van starts, and then warm it up. The house was making loud boom noises last night. I think Marc said it was from the cold, and it was expanding or contracting or something. Forgot what he said, but it was kind of scary sounding.<br /><br />Marc...mister adventure...lol...has driven up North with his oldest daughter. They will be back later tonight. He did bring along a snowmobile suit, and a heavy down parka. Hope they both brought warm boots and hats, and gloves and scarfs, just in case the car stalls. They do both have cell phones, and there is a phone in the car, and also Onstar, so, I&#39;m not going to worry about them. <br /><br />I have to give my kitty-cat his shot tonight. Marc has it all ready in the refrigerator, but I&#39;m still kind of nervous about giving it to him.  I would never make a good nurse.  lol<br /><br />Jackie...congrats on your booking.  A nice warm cruise right now sounds sooo great&#33;<br /><br />Steve...hope all goes well with your procedures and you will be great to go for your cruise.  I love your sense of humor.  Hope you can get help with your computer.  Marc spent a couple of days talking to people in India before, also...it&#39;s very frustrating&#33;  He only got the mess straightened out when he insisted on talking to management in the U.S.  <br /><br />Rose...that&#39;s so wonderful that your children are both healthy...that is such a great blessing.<br /><br />Cheryl...keeping your friend&#39;s grandbaby and parents in my prayers.<br /><br />Mary Lou...so sorry that your plans with Heather and Caitlin were canceled.  I know how you were looking forward to your visit.<br /><br />Ed..so glad that Roe doesn&#39;t have Strep.<br /><br />Joey, Robin, Cheryl, Rose, Sue, Carmen, Jackie, Jen, Ed, Steve, Mary Lou, Rat, and all Cruise Crazies...have a great day...stay warm, and stay well&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-19 22:16:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266360,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 22:28:33',NULL,'','Hi Shari2,<br /><br />I haven&#39;t heard from my friend in Bloomington....I hope she&#39;s hunkered under the covers and not having to go to work....she&#39;s one of my favorite cruise companions&#33;  Wouldn&#39;t want her to be an ice cube.  Stay warm.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-19 22:28:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266362,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 22:42:26',NULL,'','Hey everyone...<br /><br />ok i am alive .. today i made the trip to costco.. before the everyone showed up... i ty to get there when they first open...i like to shop that way most of the time...i just dislike lots and lots of people...and i dislike LINES.......<br /><br />work is going good... i am so glad to be back to work....i am tried but it feels good to make money again... <br /><br />Marylou... sorry to hear the girls didn&#39;t make it down to ya. I would have never known they were not related...you two are special people ... how neat.... Glad to hear the news about Ash was good... but i would want to know why its doing whats its dping... but i assume the doctor knows more then me <br />You test sounds like it came back fine...<br /><br />Cheryl ... will keep your friend in my thoughts .... I thought Hubby would be out ATV&#39;ing with the new snow...hows the redecorating going???... <br /><br />Steve ... i could come down the day you disembark to pick up the bear and give to Joey and Carmen. when i see them that week....I live in San Diego... and about 15 mins from the terminal.. just tell me where to meet ya and i take care of it....<br /><br />Joey LOL LOL i was just sitting here with a vision of you wrapped up like sushi LOL LOL LOL .. my side hurt and then thinking of her unwrapping you like a banana.. LOL LOL ....the hosed ya off...ok so what day are you guys in san diego your next trip....<br /><br />Shari dang you don&#39;t even need a freezer just store it in the snow ...boy thats cold... when my grandma was alive i use to call her when it got that cold.. she lived down near fairmont, minn... that where most of my dads family lives <br /><br />Jackie .............. YAAAAAAAAAAAAA a cruise is booked... ( dang was hoping you would come out here ) so we could do lunch and see you two again....<br /><br />well off to put the feet up watch the things i TIVO&quot;ED.. and read a few magazines i got in the mail....and maybe even a NAP...<br /><br />then cook dinner with stuffed sole with crab.. spinach ravoli with white wine sauce...and salad ( thought i would make something good.. Gary has been lazy and ate hotdogs and JUNK all week )<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-19 22:42:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266364,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 23:06:22',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies ...  and<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/holidays/Saturday-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />It&#39;s a &quot;marshmallow World&quot; out there again but looks likes it&#39;s turning to rain - I hope.  Don&#39;t have to shovel rain&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> - sounds like you were being prepped for the BBQ or the midnight buffet - all that seaweed and marinating talk is making me hungry&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  I&#39;ll have a leg please&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>ED</b> ... So a Welshman and a Scotsman go into a bar ..... and Roe and Jennifer slip out the back to go shopping ... stop me if you&#39;ve heard tjos one before lol.  &quot;Red Dragon&quot; huh&#33;  Sounds very interesting  <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 /><b>STEVE</b> - I can almost picture you &quot;leaking martinis&quot; - what a visual.  Hope it all goes well for you - getting all &quot;laced&quot; up :o)<br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - Hope next week works out for your family visit.  I love meatloaf sandwhiches - sort of like chili - better the next day.  Dh is taking some of the leftovers for his work supper - so that was easy :o)<br /><br />Sounds like some of you are having a really cold speel.  To us cold is two degrees below freezing  <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 />Anyway - off to get Dh moving - he has to be sort of prodded out the door to get him off to work - those 20 hours a week must be so exhausting  <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 />Catch up with you all later ....<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-19 23:06:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266375,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 23:19:45',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Been having one of those days......phones keep ringing, internet goes down, etc. etc. I did manage to get my Chicken soup in the crock pot this afternoon. Will be great tomorrow when the weather gets chilly. Not much else happening. Hope you all are enjoying the same peaceful weekend.<br /><br />Jackie, I tried to talk Howie into the cruise but no luck........darm we could have all toasted the end of another tax season. Well at least now you have something to look forward to.  Congrats&#33;<br /><br />Ed glad to hear Roe doesn&#39;t have strep. I&#39;m sure she&#39;ll be much better in a few days.<br /><br />Steve sorry to hear about your Vista computer. I got a new desktop right after the switch but Dell was able to put XP in it and from what I&#39;m hearing I did the right thing. I understand how awful customer service can be........it took them 2 hours and at least 4 techs to figure out that my hard drive went bad and thay they would have to replace it since the computer wasn&#39;t even a yr. old yet.........I knew that 2 hours ago....LOL&#33; Good luck and hope you find someone to help you. Hang in there with the procedures. As long as the news is good, it&#39;s worth it.&#33;<br /><br />Marylou I&#39;m so sorry your visit with Cait and Heather was cancelled, I know how much you were looking forward to it. <br /><br />Sue glad to hear Pappy decided to sleep in this morning.<br /><br />Cheryl don&#39;t you love the Zicam???? Seems to work for me too. <br /><br />Shari, hunker down and hibernate&#33;&#33;&#33; Yikes&#33;  Yes, my kids are a blessing (somedays.....LOL)<br /><br />Robin, we&#39;re glad you come here and we love new friends&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Tonia, get some extra rest this weekend. How nice that your cooking Gary a nice meal. Don&#39;t let him get too used to it.<br /><br />Jenn how was your shopping trip to the states???? <br /><br />Well off to Walgreens to pick up the pictures I ordered online. May start my scrapbook tomorrow since the forecast is so yucky. Have a great evening all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-19 23:19:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266378,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-19 23:28:24',NULL,'','Yea, we did it&#33;  Got the new computer working again.  It took another 2+ hrs but I actually spoke to people in the United States&#33;  <br /><br />We are going to a &quot;practice run&quot; tonight at a new Pizza Restaurant.  They are going thru a trial run to work out the kinks&#33;  Heres the fun part.  It is owned by a good friend of ours.  In fact he does my colonoscopies.<br />Yep, a Dr who is a Gastro Interologist and gourmet chef&#33;  It&#39;s the truth, he loves to cook and has already started a bagel chain they sold to a larger company.  Only in America&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Would you adopt me for the winter?  It&#39;s 7 degrees here&#33;<br /><br />Will check back later.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-19 23:28:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266391,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 00:06:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266362:date=Jan 19 2008, 12&#58;42 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 19 2008, 12&#58;42 PM) [snapback]266362[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> ok so what day are you guys in san diego your next trip....<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Tonia its a Tuesday the 5th of february...I though we were all supposed to have lunch at Anthonys?..if thats the plan why don&#39;t you coordinate with Carmen as to time and number of people and then we can get reservations made ..... we could make them under cruisecrazies... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> thats what we did in Fort Lauderdale... let me know...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-20 00:06:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266394,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 00:32:49',NULL,'','That sounds great....maybe we&#39;ll end up with a few of the crew as well but we won&#39;t know until we get on the ship.  <br /><br />Steve, I would say the pizza man knows you inside and out&#33;&#33;&#33;  As for leaking martinis, I&#39;ll bet the olives hold fast&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-20 00:32:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266406,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 01:22:53',NULL,'','Carmen (RNSANE)<br /><br />Now that&#39;s funny&#33;<br /><br />You remind me of the doctor.  My last colonoscopy he did I was laying on the table and he comes in.  We do the small talk, hows the family etc.  Then he says &quot; OK Steve, let&#39;s get to the bottom of this&#33;&quot;  That&#39;s when I requested the gas&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-20 01:22:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266407,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 01:45:21',NULL,'','You should have passed a little gas, Steve&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-20 01:45:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266424,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 03:37:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266375:date=Jan 19 2008, 04&#58;19 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Jan 19 2008, 04&#58;19 PM) [snapback]266375[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Afternoon all. Been having one of those days......phones keep ringing, internet goes down, etc. etc. I did manage to get my Chicken soup in the crock pot this afternoon. Will be great tomorrow when the weather gets chilly. Not much else happening. Hope you all are enjoying the same peaceful weekend.<br /><br />Jackie, I tried to talk Howie into the cruise but no luck........darm we could have all toasted the end of another tax season. Well at least now you have something to look forward to.  Congrats&#33;<br /><br />Ed glad to hear Roe doesn&#39;t have strep. I&#39;m sure she&#39;ll be much better in a few days.<br /><br />Steve sorry to hear about your Vista computer. I got a new desktop right after the switch but Dell was able to put XP in it and from what I&#39;m hearing I did the right thing. I understand how awful customer service can be........it took them 2 hours and at least 4 techs to figure out that my hard drive went bad and thay they would have to replace it since the computer wasn&#39;t even a yr. old yet.........I knew that 2 hours ago....LOL&#33; Good luck and hope you find someone to help you. Hang in there with the procedures. As long as the news is good, it&#39;s worth it.&#33;<br /><br />Marylou I&#39;m so sorry your visit with Cait and Heather was cancelled, I know how much you were looking forward to it. <br /><br /><b>Sue glad to hear Pappy decided to sleep in this morning.</b><br /><br />Cheryl don&#39;t you love the Zicam???? Seems to work for me too. <br /><br />Shari, hunker down and hibernate&#33;&#33;&#33; Yikes&#33;  Yes, my kids are a blessing (somedays.....LOL)<br /><br />Robin, we&#39;re glad you come here and we love new friends&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Tonia, get some extra rest this weekend. How nice that your cooking Gary a nice meal. Don&#39;t let him get too used to it.<br /><br />Jenn how was your shopping trip to the states???? <br /><br />Well off to Walgreens to pick up the pictures I ordered online. May start my scrapbook tomorrow since the forecast is so yucky. Have a great evening all&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />yeah  me too and plus Pappy knew that weather was extreme cold  now  it is getting colder as the night go thought  i hope it get better  by next week <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-20 03:37:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266427,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 04:03:43',NULL,'','You guys are the best - the Dock was very entertaining ready this evening&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well just as I predicted.. I was dragged around the RV Show until m bunion hurt so bad and I got a blister under one toe&#33;  I resorted to traveling in their unbelievably slow shuttle around the fair grounds - the best part of the drive was seeing how many people have &quot;strollers&quot; for their pets.  What a hoot&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, you are right.. we were both so confused after 5 hours at the show that we came home, sat down and poured a glass of wine&#33;&#33;<br /><br />They gave us a free entry ticket back to the show tomorrow (it&#39;s the final day).. I&#39;m not sure of we have the stamina to return....we&#39;ll see.  One thing I&#39;m sure of is that it&#39;s going to be pretty cool tomorrow, so we&#39;ll be sleeping in... yeah&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose... oh I&#39;m sorry.  It would have been awesome to cruise with you guys&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Sleep tight every one.....','zebra','zebra','2008-01-20 04:03:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266432,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 05:28:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266378:date=Jan 19 2008, 02&#58;28 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Jan 19 2008, 02&#58;28 PM) [snapback]266378[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />We are going to a &quot;practice run&quot; tonight at a new Pizza Restaurant.  They are going thru a trial run to work out the kinks&#33;  Heres the fun part.  It is owned by a good friend of ours.  In fact he does my colonoscopies.<br />Yep, a Dr who is a Gastro Interologist and gourmet chef&#33;  It&#39;s the truth, he loves to cook and has already started a bagel chain they sold to a larger company.  Only in America&#33;<br />Steve<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I just hope he washes his hands in between jobs.....<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-20 05:28:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266458,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 06:14:03',NULL,'','Joey Carmen... thats a plan .... Tuesday 5th at 11 hows that ... Carmen can&#39;t wait to meet ya <br /><br />i do have to work at 3 pm but there shouldn&#39;t be a prob i will be there with bells on...well maybe not bells LOL ... <br /><br />Steve ya make me laugh.. do you know all the dr&#39;s in the area LOL ... Cheryl LOL LOL yuckkkkkkkkk.. lol <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-20 06:14:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266459,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 06:40:42',NULL,'','Joey.... on the dark side board .. we have 75 persons already for the cruise   12/01/08 isn&#39;t that OMG great<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-20 06:40:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266477,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 13:19:47',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - January 20th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - Brrrrr it is bitter cold here in Pa. - a good day to curl up with a good book or do some cruise research.   Just heard wind chill right now is -15.  Too cold for me&#33;<br /><br />Nothing much to report today - kind of down since the girls won&#39;t be here but I know these things happen.  If it wasn&#39;t so cold I would head to the mall.   Our Waldenbooks is closing down on Wednesday and everything in the store is 40 - 75% off.   Picked up a cruise  book on the Panama Canalduring the week but would love to pick up a few more &quot;easy reading&quot; books.   <br /><br />Had Mexican night at Deb&#39;s last night - a little unexpected get together after hearing that her next door neighbors daughter had gotten engaged on Friday night.   Amanda &amp; Joe have only been dating for 8 years so it was not a real &quot;Wow - suprise&quot; moment but I had a lot of Mexican food bought for the girls visit so any excuse for a party was fine with me.  Ash &amp; TJ are going to be ring-bearer and flower girl but the wedding isn&#39;t until May 2010 so it will be a loooong wait for Ash who is already practicing throwing ripped up paper   on the floor since we didn&#39;t have any rose pedals on hand. <br /><br /><br /><br />Hope everyone who is ailing is feeling better today - everyone getting ready to cruise is busy packing and everyone else is planning a nice day.<br /><br />Make today special.  <br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-20 13:19:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266500,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 16:30:36',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br /> <br /><br />Hope everyone is well...<br /><br /> <br /><br />We are getting ready for another cold front to come thru LA today high only like 61°... tomorrow (Monday) its rain and 51°for a hi and 43° for a low...and it will remain below 60° for the rest of the week...so those to the east of us .. here it comes again... <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 /> <br /><br />Tonia... 75 already huh thats a great start with 10 months or so to go&#33;&#33;..... cool congratulations on a nice group.....<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-20 16:30:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266502,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 17:02:10',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />it is cold  2 degrees  out when Pappy and i went out  but we decide to do it in the side of the house too cold for both of us ack <br />will have relaxing day cleaning and etc...<br /><br /><br />Mary Lou-i remember when my niece who was 2 1/2 was a flower girl at my and my nephew who was 7 was a ring bearer at my brother&#39;s 2002 wedding and they were so cute  now they are 8 and to be 13  boy they are growing up so fast <br /><br />have good day to you all  smile <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-20 17:02:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266503,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 17:56:25',NULL,'','Hi Crazies,<br /><br />I&#39;m laughing at Mary Lou&#39;s post...this couple dating for eight years, finally engaged, and the wedding is set for 2010 - no haste there, huh?  Well, I guess they should know each other pretty well&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Kind of chilly here today in San Francisco but nothing like you cold northern weather, thank heavens...no fog, though.  Didn&#39;t get called in last night but still have 48 more hours to go so anything can happen.  I&#39;m not lingering too long...still working on the house for the landlady&#39;s visit but I will definitely be back later.<br /><br />Adios, and all that jazz,<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-20 17:56:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266508,2278,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 18:22:28',NULL,'','Morning..A low of 19 here in Central Texico...too darn cold for me. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" />','Peddler','Peddler','2008-01-20 18:22:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266528,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 19:08:10',NULL,'','Afternoon all from chilly Central Florida. Right now it&#39;s only 53 but at least the sun is shining. Chicken soup tonight for sure. Not much planned for today but to catch up with some e-mails and to write my review of the Radiance. Maybe I&#39;ll start my scrapbook later today now that I think I have all the pictures for it.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear you got your computer up and running again. Not sure I would trust the gastro Dr. with Italian food..........<br /><br />Marylou sounds like your inpromtu party was fun. Grab a book and hunker down today. That&#39;s what I&#39;m doing. Sounds like the engagement was only a formality. My son has been with his GF for 7 years and no wedding in site either. (I&#39;m glad)<br /><br />Sue glad you and Pappy stayed close to home today. BRRRRR<br /><br />Carmen I guess the kids aren&#39;t in a hurry to get married anymore. I&#39;m hoping my son will come to his senses before he marries this one. She&#39;s OK, it&#39;s her crazy, meddling family that&#39;s the problem. Glad to hear your phone has been quiet.<br /><br />Nice to see you stop by the Dock Peddler.<br /><br />Well off to write my review and stop in the games. Hope everyone has a great day and enjoys the football games.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-20 19:08:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266529,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 19:29:28',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Jackie: Our Shih Tzu has a stroller, does&#39;nt yours??  We use it in the heat of the LV summer to take him to the park.  Concrete gets very, very hot when its over 100 degrees.<br /><br />No hot concrete today, about 55 degrees for a high.  Joey we are expecting your storm on tuesday and wednesday and much lower temps.  <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 />Our group cruise leave bright and early Friday morning and I&#39;ve already begun to do some research for one next year.  Looking at Holland America&#39;s Ryndam 10 day through the Sea of Cortez.  Rat is going to scope it out for me.  <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 better get moving toward Church so I can be back in time for the &quot;Ice Bowl.&quot;<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-20 19:29:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266626,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 21:00:07',NULL,'','Ed I definitely have to get with the program - how could I dare deprive Gucci of the stroller experience.  You are right.... there&#39;s no way on earth that dogs should be required to walk on 100 degree concrete.<br /><br />Rose... don&#39;t you just hate that we have no say-so in who our kids marry.... grrrrr - all we can do is pray for the right partner for them and also for wisdom for them to make the right choices.<br /><br />It&#39;s a chilly 58 degrees here this afternoon, with the wind chill in the lower 40&#39;s - so we decided to stay at home and watch TV&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-20 21:00:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266646,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 21:10:50',NULL,'','I know what you mean, Rose....my 25-year-old has been dating a lovely girl for about four years...fellow firefighter/paramedic student...he says she is the one he thinks he will marry.  She just moved in with him.  I really like her - she&#39;s pretty, smart, sweet, likes me, loves him....but they aren&#39;t in any rush and it&#39;s their life.  They tell me I&#39;ll always have a room with them, when I need it but Alex insists that he will NEVER change my diapers...go figure.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-20 21:10:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266660,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 21:21:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266646:date=Jan 20 2008, 02&#58;10 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 20 2008, 02&#58;10 PM) [snapback]266646[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />I know what you mean, Rose....my 25-year-old has been dating a lovely girl for about four years...fellow firefighter/paramedic student...he says she is the one he thinks he will marry.  She just moved in with him.  I really like her - she&#39;s pretty, smart, sweet, likes me, loves him....but they aren&#39;t in any rush and it&#39;s their life.  They tell me I&#39;ll always have a room with them, when I need it but Alex insists that he will NEVER change my diapers...go figure.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I hope he never has to Carmen&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Yes, I wish we could get our kids to do what we want them to Jackie.........they have to learn from their own mistakes I guess but I sure wish they wouldn&#39;t hit so many bumps in the road of life.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-20 21:21:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266686,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 23:11:19',NULL,'','hey everyone<br /><br />yes i  wish i had listened to my mom and dad more.. i wouldn&#39;t have hit so many BUMPS as you put it Rose....<br /><br />but they are the BUMPS that made me stronger....and wiser... <br /><br />Jackie ... i assume a stroller is in the future for the gucci girl... <br /><br />sitting here watching the ICE BOWL , i just watch these people at the game OMG are they crazy...its COLD, no way i would stay home nice and warm... its a great day here sun nice breeze... about 72<br /><br />ya when i hear rain ... i hear BUSY at work...something about rain and california drivers .. OMG we would just about lose it if it ever snowed here LOL LOL .. it still makes me laugh that someone would drive up to big bear without chains when it snows...like ( slapping my head ) what part of snow and stuck don&#39;t you understand...<br /><br />Gary and i have been together 11 yrs... now what is that word marriage ??? i think if we said we were getting married our friends would just laugh.....gezzzzzzzzzzz i would die laughing...LOL <br /><br />well off to root for the chargers.. probably the hardest game they will ever play... NE is going to be tough... but i can pray.. i asked my friend when she goes to church to have a little talk with god .. to give them a chance LOL LOL <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-20 23:11:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266687,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 23:33:33',NULL,'','Afternoon All&#33;<br /><br />Dinner last night at the new pizza restaurant was fun.  A few beers and free pizza&#33;  Almost like a cruise&#33;<br />We met the doctor my wife works for there and another couple.   Good times and the doctor that owns the place didn&#39;t cook&#33;<br /><br />A friend of ours gave me a sign last night that says &quot;If BS was a religion you would be pope&#33;&quot;  Have no idea what she was trying to say&#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 />Don&#39;t think I will get my boxer a stroller&#33;  She would eat it anyway&#33;<br /><br />Took dad to church this morning and have been watching football.  Actually have a day off.<br /><br />Have a great day, will check in later.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-20 23:33:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266689,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-20 23:45:21',NULL,'','It&#39;s amazing, isn&#39;t it, how these guys will get out and watch and play football in these freezing temperatures but, if you ask them to take out the garbage when it&#39;s a little bit blustery, they just cannot do it.  Poor darlings.  <br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-20 23:45:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266704,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 00:33:48',NULL,'','Carmen ... lol lol, soooooooo true...... i just asked Gary this morning .. if he would go get the paper.. and what does he say..<br /><br />I haven&#39;t had my coffee yet.. uh .. whats having coffee have to do with getting the paper.. gezzzzzzz<br /><br />( the paper was on the front porch )<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-21 00:33:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266708,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 00:40:26',NULL,'','Guys....guys....guys - so predictable&#33;  Have you seen the latest Home Depot TV Ad..... now that is typical - very funny though.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-21 00:40:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266753,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 02:31:48',NULL,'','Hey everyone.................<br /><br />We are back from our cruise and it was the best one yet......the Miracle is a beautiul, spotless ship and we had a great time. We had a booth for two so it worked out wonderfully. We are back at DD&#39;s in Jersey and yesterday and today doing running around looking for prom dresses for my grandaughter before we go home. Tomorrow we are off in the other direction looking in different shops.<br /><br />I will be home on Wednesday and back in full swing on the boards. Hope everyone is doing okay as I have not had time to read the posts. <br /><br />Catch you all later with a review and some photos. By the way Crazie had a great time. She is becoming the world traveler. One night we got back to our room and found her swinging with the towel monkey.<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-21 02:31:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266755,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 02:53:47',NULL,'','Welcome back Maria and Ken&#33;<br /><br />Tonia.... sorry about your home team&#39;s game - sure would have been great to see them at the Super Bowl.  We are watching the Green Bay/Giants game at the moment and I&#39;m getting so freezing cold just watching them in that awful weather, that I think I hear my warm bed calling&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-21 02:53:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266781,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 03:23:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266689:date=Jan 20 2008, 02&#58;45 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 20 2008, 02&#58;45 PM) [snapback]266689[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />It&#39;s amazing, isn&#39;t it, how these guys will get out and watch and play football in these freezing temperatures but, if you ask them to take out the garbage when it&#39;s a little bit blustery, they just cannot do it.  Poor darlings.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I take it you know my sons&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-21 03:23:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266782,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 03:26:20',NULL,'','Maria,  it was good to see you posting.  I can&#39;t wait to read your review - we always cruise Carnival and so I am always interested in ships we have not sailed on yet.  Hope you and Ken have a safe trip home.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-21 03:26:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266796,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 04:26:21',NULL,'','oh well ... i am sad our chargers lost..... but oh well they just could not make a touchdown.. stinkers...if they had it would have been a game...but they gave it their all.. with injuries and all<br /><br />i am thankful noone was hurt during this game for both teams...being so cold...<br /><br />well off to finish watching the second game<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-21 04:26:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266840,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 06:13:44',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Cold today but no snow - just a lot of wind again.  BRRRR&#33;<br /><br />Had a great pj party brunch this morning with the girls ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/redhatladies.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Ate a lot of bacon lol.<br /><br />Then came home and got Dh off to work then down to Mom&#39;s to take her out for a bit.  But it was so  cold she stayed in the car tee-hee.<br /><br />Not too much planned for the coming week - just the usual with &quot;littles&quot; tomorrow - polymer clay day - yeah&#33; - and dinner with friends on Friday evening.  Got to  figure out T, W Th &amp; Fr. LOL<br /><br />Maria - good to hear you&#39;ve had a great cruise once again&#33;  We have missed you around here though&#33;<br /><br /><br />Take care all - talk at you tomorrow&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />And remember ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-21 06:13:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266895,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 07:31:33',NULL,'','Well, I think I&#39;ve had enough football for a couple weeks.  Nice of them not to play while I&#39;m cruising.  Will get home the day before the Super Bowl  <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 />Jackie, We did not get a &quot;puppy&quot; stroller, just an regular on baby unbrella type stroller.  We had bought one for our Grand daughter and while it was here in the house I let him ride in it and he loved it.  So, last summer we bought him his own.  For ten bucks how far wrong can you go??  Its his next favorite thing right after &quot;Road Trip,&quot; which means a ride in the car&#33;<br /><br />Well, tomorrow its time to get our the suitcases and start getting serious about this upcoming cruise.  Lot of little things to get done before we set sail.  Dog Grooming, nylon nail covers for the Siamese cat, hair cuts for both of us, Roe has a couple doctors visits and all that little stuff. Oh yes, I need to redo the timer on the swimming pool so that it comes on at night and keeps the water moving in case of a freeze while we are gone.<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-21 07:31:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266899,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 08:25:38',NULL,'','Well, Maria, I hope that&#39;s all crazie was doing with the towel monkey&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-21 08:25:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266907,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 13:01:24',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#666600--><span style=\"color:#666600\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - January 21st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br />Good morning Crazies - the deep freeze continues - 2 degrees out right now with a -12 wind chill so another indoors day for me.    I did venture out yesterday just to go out for dinner (hey, it&#39;s never too cold for not cooking) but am amusing myself by looking for shore excursions and things to do on our December cruise.  We really need to vist either Sam&#39;s Club or BJ&#39;s today to do some bulk shopping.  No laundry soap, fabric softener, dish or dishwasher soap and most paper goods are down to the last day or so.  Why is it that everything runs out all at once.<br /><br />Maria - welcome back and have fun prom shopping with your granddaughter.   That is such an exciting time for a teen.  Just be prepared for some sticker shock when they hit that total key on the register.   lol<br /><br />Ed - you better get packing - it won&#39;t be long now before you leave for your cruise.   Hopefully you should get Crazie tomorrow.  Did you work out an exchange with Carmen for when you return?<br /><br />Carmen - did you finalize plans to turn Crazie over to Rat?<br /><br />Rat - hope the &quot;switch&quot; works out - this will be Crazies&#39; 1st Holland American cruise and she sure could use a ships pin for her shirt.<br /><br />Nothing else special to report.  Deb will be getting in touch with TJ&#39;s cardiologist this week to see if he will at least look at Ash&#39;s file.  He generally only does surgery and then turns his patients over to another cardio specialist but perhaps if he won&#39;t see her he can recommend another local Dr. for her.   If not, she will go to the American Heart Assoc. and see if they can help us find another Dr.   <br /><br />Make today special friends and stay warm and stay safe.<br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-21 13:01:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266937,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 17:03:21',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />the deep freeze continue in michigan. <br />took Pappy out for the quickies because it is too cold to stay out. <br />have lot of things to do today like cleaning the house.<br /><br />so have great day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-21 17:03:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266951,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 17:55:29',NULL,'','Morning Crazies... if your off work today congratulations..... if you have to work.... I am sorry....<br /><br /> <br /><br />MaryLou it could be things run out at the same time because you stock up at the same time?  you think? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> but it does seem like that merry go round is always going....<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-21 17:55:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266953,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 18:06:58',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Warmer today but still chilly for us here in Florida. My internet keeps going down and it&#39;s making me nuts&#33;  I&#39;ve about had it with Road Runner and may start looking for something else. The stupid cable modem is always going out on us lately. Yay&#33; my Giants are in the Super Bowl&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=266689:date=Jan 20 2008, 04&#58;45 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 20 2008, 04&#58;45 PM) [snapback]266689[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />It&#39;s amazing, isn&#39;t it, how these guys will get out and watch and play football in these freezing temperatures but, if you ask them to take out the garbage when it&#39;s a little bit blustery, they just cannot do it.  Poor darlings.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />How True&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia, if not marrying works for you that&#39;s wonderful&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; You and Gary make a great pair. Sorry about the Chargers.<br /><br />Steve I like the sign..........so true.<br /><br />Welcome back Maria and Ken. Glad to hear you had a good time. Sounds like Crazie had a swinging good time. LOL<br /><br />Marylou, hope Deb finally finds the right Dr. for her and Ashleigh. I know this has been hard on all of you. Tell her to hang in there&#33; Sorry your so cold but it seems like the whole country is freezing.<br /><br />Sue better to stay home then to freeze. <br /><br />Ed happy packing&#33;<br /><br />Morning Joey&#33;<br /><br />Well off to Kohl&#39;s just to look around and then to the store for some dinner. I really need to hit Sam&#39;s club too Marylou but not in the mood today. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-21 18:06:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266960,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 18:30:57',NULL,'','Howdy all...it&#39;s the low 40&#39;s here in the San Francisco area and I slept all night...wouldn&#39;t mind going in to the hospital today at time and a half...that would pay for another cruise...always thinking of those ships, you know&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have to get cell phone numbers for Skipper so my friend, Claire, can arrange for the bear exchange in San Diego...she&#39;s off to take her grandkids to Disney that day but could be at the port in the morning to get crazie...I&#39;ve already written to rat about a rendevezous for a hand off in our part of CA....we should get lots of photos...will take crazie to lunch with us in San Deigo at Anthony&#39;s with Tonia, Joey and me&#33;<br /><br />Stay warm and have a nice day off, those of you who don&#39;t have to work&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-21 18:30:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(266964,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 20:27:28',NULL,'','morning all...<br /><br />its cloudy this morning, and thinking its going to rain...oh well.. didn&#39;t have anything planned today anyway...<br /><br />Gary is making Gumbo tonight so i will have a few dinners...for work,,i made prime rib last night... <br /><br />Marylou.. yep i hit costco the other day... i know what ya mean....i had to get all the staples...but then i always see things i don&#39;t need but i buy it anyway...<br /><br />Carmen Joey and Claire looking forward to seeing ya all.. do you guys want me to call and make a reservation for like six just in case ???...how does that sound...<br /><br />i can taste the steamed clams right now YUMO....<br /><br />Rose .. well glad you giants won... .. ( i am still in mourning this morning)....<br /><br />Maria glad you guys had a good time....i remember when i was looking fr my prom dress with my mom...the dress i wanted was a little smaller then me... but i breathed in so it fit.. LOL my mom just laughed... it was blue taffeta halter with a blue taffeta jacket with white lace tirm...it was beautiful.. and i felt soooooooooooooo pretty in it...<br /><br />oh well.... off to do some surfing for research...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-21 20:27:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267007,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 22:26:38',NULL,'','MaryLou:  Carmen and I have setup the Crazie Hand Off in San Diego.  If it does not happen for some unforseen reason I will bring her back and send her back to you or to whomever you wish.  <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','2008-01-21 22:26:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267009,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-21 22:40:03',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=266964:date=Jan 21 2008, 10&#58;27 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Jan 21 2008, 10&#58;27 AM) [snapback]266964[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Carmen Joey and Claire looking forward to seeing ya all.. do you guys want me to call and make a reservation for like six just in case ???...how does that sound...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Sounds fine to me.. just let me know the details...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-21 22:40:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267020,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 01:03:00',NULL,'','Joey i will make reservations for 6 at 11 at Anthonys okie dokie <br /><br />yaaaaaaaaa excited to see ya again <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-22 01:03:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267054,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 02:48:50',NULL,'','Another beautiful day in the Mid-West if you are into cold, cloudy and windy&#33;<br /><br />Finally got our microwave fixed.  The fan blade had fallen off causing the unit to overheat.  We put it back in place and its ready to go.  Took us three weeks but its done.<br /><br />Rose...I have RoadRunner and had the same problem.  Took the old modem in and exchanged it for a new one.  Since then have not had any problems and that was about 3 months ago.<br /><br />Ed....Time to get serious with the packing.  It&#39;s almost here&#33;<br /><br />Maria &amp; Ken...Welcome back from your cruise.  Look forward to your review.<br /><br />Eveyone try and stay warm, have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-22 02:48:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267062,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 03:48:42',NULL,'','Well, since Claire is a forensic nurse, if she can&#39;t make it to the pier, I&#39;m going to have her get one of her detective friends to take custody of crazie for us....after all, if you can&#39;t you your connections, what can you do?  I think Claire will make it, though...Ed, she&#39;ll have your phone...you&#39;re going to get off early, right, so Claire can reach you at the pier - and vice versa.  We want her to do the Monarch cruise and, of course, Tonia, she&#39;ll come to lunch at Anthony&#39;s....then I&#39;ll take her to lunch overlooking the ocean in Ensenada...the F &amp; B manager is supposed to be taking Claire and I to lunch at some nice place there.  No Carlos and Charlie&#39;s, I guess, for our lady&#33;<br /><br />Ray and I have arranged to get together here in the SF area to make the crazie switch...<br /><br />I had a totally useless day, goofing off, accomplishing nothing.  Shame on me.  Watched two movies&#33;<br /><br />xxxooo<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-22 03:48:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267067,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 03:55:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267062:date=Jan 21 2008, 05&#58;48 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 21 2008, 05&#58;48 PM) [snapback]267062[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> the F &amp; B manager is supposed to be taking Claire and I to lunch at some nice place there. <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Hmm I didn&#39;t get that memo..... <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','2008-01-22 03:55:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267078,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 04:27:54',NULL,'','I&#39;m sure you&#39;ll be invited, Joey, dear.....','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-22 04:27:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267079,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 04:49:41',NULL,'','i just said.. i didnt get that memo...lol','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 04:49:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267080,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 05:00:47',NULL,'','Joey maybe the memo was only inter office LOL LOL','terumim','terumim','2008-01-22 05:00:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267081,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 05:14:58',NULL,'','u may be right..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 05:14:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267082,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 05:17:32',NULL,'','Hello Crazies.  Nothing exciting to report - all I did today was paint.  It is slow going as I have to strip wallpaper too.  I strip for a while and then paint the areas where I have removed the paper - that way I don&#39;t have to do too much of the same thing all the time.  The bathroom is all painted and I moved onto the bedroom last week.  I think I am about 20% done.  Greg was off today for MLK day but it was just too &quot;wintery&quot; to go out and do anything, 5 degrees and snowing like crazy, so we stayed home all day.  He piddled around in his garage all day, with both heaters fired up.  He leaves Wed. morning for Chicago, so I will probably get a lot more painting done while he is away.  Sounds like there is a lot of cold weather going around here on the forum.  Speaking of cold, Ed, how is Roe feeling - hopefully she is kicking that cold by now.  Well, gonna&#39; go watch Deal or No Deal....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-22 05:17:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267089,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 07:15:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267082:date=Jan 21 2008, 11&#58;17 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Jan 21 2008, 11&#58;17 PM) [snapback]267082[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Hello Crazies.  Nothing exciting to report - all I did today was paint.  It is slow going as I have to strip wallpaper too.  I strip for a while and then paint the areas where I have removed the paper - that way I don&#39;t have to do too much of the same thing all the time.  The bathroom is all painted and I moved onto the bedroom last week.  I think I am about 20% done.  Greg was off today for MLK day but it was just too &quot;wintery&quot; to go out and do anything, 5 degrees and snowing like crazy, so we stayed home all day.  He piddled around in his garage all day, with both heaters fired up.  He leaves Wed. morning for Chicago, so I will probably get a lot more painting done while he is away.  Sounds like there is a lot of cold weather going around here on the forum.  Speaking of cold, Ed, how is Roe feeling - hopefully she is kicking that cold by now.  Well, gonna&#39; go watch Deal or No Deal....<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Cheryl:  Roe is doing much better.  I think by our departure Friday morning she will be 100%.  BTW we are going with about a dozen people to see UNLV play Colorado State in basketball on February 9th.  Just bought the tickets today.<br /><br />Carmen: Yep, I&#39;ll get off the ship as soon as they will let me and have my cell with me.  But, then how many 6&#39;3&quot; guys are going to be walking around with a white teddy bear that morning??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Steve: I got the luggage out of the garage today, that&#39;s a start I guess.<br /><br />I got the timer on the swimming pool setup to come on at night now to prevent ice while we are gone.<br /><br />Tomorrow I&#39;m taking the Siamese Cat in to get &quot;Soft Paws&quot; applied to his claws so we will have carpeting left when we return.  We have a lady coming by a couple times a day to feed and visit with the two cats, but I know he will have time to think up kinds of things to entertain himself. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Signing off for tonight,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-22 07:15:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267098,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 07:31:59',NULL,'','I can see the Skipper explaining to customs how he has to have his teddy bear with him at all times....pretty soon, though, crazie will have to get her own passport and she&#39;ll be known to customs all over the world...or people are gonna want to know just what she is bringing in and out of these various ports with all these wierd people, all shapes and sizes, all ages, etc.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-22 07:31:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267135,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 09:13:04',NULL,'','Good evening eveyone - a gorgeous day today - got up to 6 C (that&#39;s like 42 F) so quite nice - and the sun shone all day.<br /><br />Had a great visit with my little - we made a polymer clay kitty, a baby and a hippo.  Next week we are going to make some &quot;friar folk&quot; so they can learn how to do feet and hands with molds.<br /><br />Went to the doc because my dentist told me I had &quot;oral thrush&quot; - doc says no way just &quot;tonsil clutter&quot;  - sounds great doesn&#39;t it tee-hee.<br /><br /><b>ED</b> I have this vision of you wandering around the dock in Batman pjs, fuzzy slippers and a teddy bear....some visual.  Could cause some nightmares here tee-hee&#33; And watch out for the guys in white coast lol.<br /><br />Well - off to watch Jay and Headlines.  Talk at you tomorrow.<br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-22 09:13:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267139,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 12:25:17',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 22nd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....The bitter cold continues with snow/rain mixture on the way for later today. It will be  a good day to put on a nice big pot of stew.  Went to Sam&#39;s Club yesterday and spent way too much money - Jim was with me which is always a big mistake but at least he can&#39;t complain about the bill as he was the one that &quot;had to have&quot; a lot of the stuff we bought.  <br /><br />Joey - you are 100% correct.  I bulk shop and buy things all at once so of course they run out all at once.  I just need to alter the cycle of my purchases somehow.  <br /><br />Ed - It won&#39;t be long before you are boarding that bus.  Glad Roe is doing better and hope she is completely better by the time you leave.  Get packing&#33;&#33;&#33;  Crazie should hopefully show up sometime today.  If you want to just turn crazie over to Carmen you can send the photo album and travel log back to me under seperate cover and I can fill them in.  It is up to you.   I must admit it is quite a visual of you going through customs bright and early in the morning carrying your teddy.  <br /><br />Steve - Glad they are going to let you heal a bit before another surgery but don&#39;t let it interfere with your upcoming cruise.   Hope you are feeling better today.<br /><br />Cheryl - busy, busy, busy - that&#39;s you.   I&#39;m sure your room will be beautiful when it is finished.  How did the bathroom come out?  <br /><br />Carmen - sounds like you have a great cruise planned for Crazie.   She is really traveling in VIP circles now. I just hope all the &quot;hand-overs&quot; go well.  Hmmmm a passport for Crazie - I just might have to think that one over.<br /><br />Jenn - tonsil clutter - now that&#39;s a new one.  What do they do for that?  <br /><br />Rose - wouldn&#39;t it be wonderful if our grown kids still listened to us.  All we can do it hope they don&#39;t get hurt with the choices they make - just like our parents did with us.<br /><br />Jackie - back to the old routine for you today.  Hope you enjoyed your long weekend.  The RV show sounds like fun but quite tiring.  <br /><br />Tonia - Sounds like there is some good cookin going on in your house.   How is your wrist now that you are back to work?   Is it getting stronger now that you are using it more?<br /><br />Sue - Hope Pappy gets out and does his business and gets back inside quickly.  Much too cold out there for man or beast.  <br /><br />Maria - how did the Prom shopping go yesterday?  Brings back fun memories of doing that with not one but two teens last year.   Now that was a trip&#33;&#33;  Hope your granddaughter found the perfect gown.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - sounds like you had a nice Anniversary - wishing you many many more.<br /><br />Shari - hope you are doing OK and feeling better.<br /><br />Carmen (M) - how is DH doing after his accident?  Hope you are both well.<br /><br />Time to get my day started.....Please everyone.....stay warm and safe.  <br /><br />Make today special and SMILE','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-22 12:25:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267190,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 16:07:00',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br />Did you guys hear about the Feds cutting interest rates another 3/4 of a percent....<br />Carmen(M) my best to hubby.. hope he is feeling better...<br /><br />It is rainy and chilly here in LA ......not as cold as where you probably are ....but for here it is chilly... should be better by the weekend...<br /><br />Anybody else watch the debate last night?<br /><br />I am around today if you need me..<br /><br />Smile like there are no cares...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 16:07:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267194,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 16:29:49',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33; A little more snow this morning has caused the typical school delays, etc. <br />The interest rate cut announced by the Feds couldn&#39;t hurt&#33; The business headlines this early A.M. was Wall Street was preparing for a big tumble. Hopefully the cut will lesson the impact.<br />We will just continue to putter along here until China drives us out of business.<br />We are without a cruise in our signature, and that is depressing. I guess we need to start looking.<br />Have a great day, Crazies.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-22 16:29:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267196,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 16:35:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267194:date=Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;29 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;29 AM) [snapback]267194[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />We are without a cruise in our signature, and that is depressing. I guess we need to start looking.<br />Have a great day, Crazies. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />When do you normally book your NYE tradition?<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 16:35:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267199,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 16:40:43',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267196:date=Jan 22 2008, 08&#58;35 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Jan 22 2008, 08&#58;35 AM) [snapback]267196[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <!--quoteo(post=267194:date=Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;29 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;29 AM) [snapback]267194[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />We are without a cruise in our signature, and that is depressing. I guess we need to start looking.<br />Have a great day, Crazies. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><br /><br />When do you normally book your NYE tradition?<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Usually early Feb after we receive a preliminary report from our accountants on our profitability, or lack of&#33;<br /><br />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-22 16:40:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267215,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 16:58:27',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Nice day today so I&#39;m heading out to run some errands before settling in to work. Yuck......work, I don&#39;t like how that sounds. Better get my act together or it will be a long tax season. <br /><br />Steve, I may try changing the modem. This one is pretty new but has never been great so maybe that&#39;s the problem.<br /><br />Cheryl, I did away with all the wallpaper a few years ago and now I&#39;m really glad. It is definately not fun having to take it down.<br /><br />Ed, I can see the picture in my mind of you carrying Crazie&#33; LOL Glad Roe is feeling better.<br /><br />Jenn glad your visit with your little went well. How sweet you are to spend time volunteering. What the heck is tonsil clutter??<br /><br />Marylou I know what you mean by about spending more when DH&#39;s are with us. Howie used to go shopping with me but it got way too expensive and we got way too much junk food&#33; Must be a man thing.<br /><br />Joey you really are into politics aren&#39;t you? No way would I watch the debate, I prefer to wait until the real candidates are choosen.<br /><br />Keith and Rita, definately time to start looking for that next cruise. I&#39;m looking for a get away too since I only have a 3 dayer booked at the moment and we&#39;ll need a rest after the tax season for sure.<br /><br />Carmen, Carmen, Sue, Shari, Tonia, etal hope you are all well. Have a wonderful day all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-22 16:58:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267218,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:01:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267215:date=Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;58 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Jan 22 2008, 06&#58;58 AM) [snapback]267215[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Joey you really are into politics aren&#39;t you? No way would I watch the debate, I prefer to wait until the real candidates are choosen.<br /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Yeah i do.....studied Political Science in college... almost made it my major...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 17:01:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267228,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:09:34',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />I just wanted to stop by and say a quick hello to everyone.  I have been home with my DH, who has been really sore after his accident, but is feeling much better today.  I hope everyone who has been feeling poorly is feeling much better today.<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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-22 17:09:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267233,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:12:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267228:date=Jan 22 2008, 07&#58;09 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(mercedes &#064; Jan 22 2008, 07&#58;09 AM) [snapback]267228[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Good Morning:<br /><br />I just wanted to stop by and say a quick hello to everyone. I have been home with my DH,  feeling much better today. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <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','2008-01-22 17:12:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267234,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:13:30',NULL,'','Carmen, hope DH gets better quickly.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-22 17:13:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267243,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:31:43',NULL,'','Good Morning all..........<br /><br />Just popping in as today is another busy one for us. It is grandaughters 18th birthday so we are doing all the usual preps. Dinner, cake etc. She did not want to go out to dinner but asked her Mom for Baked Ziti and chicken cutlet parmigiana.<br /><br />The prom shopping was an experience, we went to Ultimate Fashions, The Dress Club, Cinderellas shop, Davids Bridal, Macy&#39;s, Penneys and I am sure I forgot a few........She is a very petite girl a size 0. Well Davids Bridal was our last stop and that is where we found &quot;The Wow Factor&quot;. It is a beautiful wine color <br />with a plunging back but not too plunging (grandpa was hiding his eyes lol) She picked out shoes there and they do the alterations right there. So she is all set and ready and the store has a policy that if another girl from her school comes in they do not sell her the same dress. So that was our  birthday present to her.<br />It wasn&#39;t that painful and grandpa actually had a good time. <br /><br />Tomorrow we head for home at 6 am and our other grandaughter is coming home with us. She is 20 and she will be attending University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music as a theater major. She has a appointment with the school on Thursday  for her interview and tour of the school and to sit in on a few dance and voice classes. She will fly home here to NJ on Sunday and then things will be back to normal.<br />Whatever that is around here lately.<br /><br />Marylou if you could just handle the birthdays for a few more days I would appreciate it.<br /><br />Hope everyone is well and I will catch up with all the posts when I get home.<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br />','teacp','teacp','2008-01-22 17:31:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267244,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:38:05',NULL,'','good morning <br /><br />it was snowing  and took Pappy out near the house<br /><br />marylou-i use the garage to take Pappy to the side of the house  and he is fast on his business lol <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-22 17:38:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267245,139,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 17:47:00',NULL,'','Good morning Maria and welcome back&#33; Your post just reminded me of something, <b>our oldest granddaughter is 17 today&#33;</b> <br />We are all going out tomorrow evening to her favorite restaurant (Olive Garden) to celebrate.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-01-22 17:47:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267246,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 18:24:53',NULL,'','how exciting Maria... enjoy the family....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-22 18:24:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267263,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 20:02:45',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Looks like a nice day here in LV.  No sign of that storm yet.<br /><br />Stock market when down like a rock early and I pulled back out of Internationals and mid-caps.  But now it looks like the Fed has stemmed the tide.  So may have to jump back in before I leave.  Sure don&#39;t want to be looking at the market on the ship.  <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 />I did pack my meds this morning.  Next my electronics followed by formal wear and then I&#39;ll get around to the rest of my stuff.  Roe as usual will pack on Thursday night, I&#39;m sure.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well better get to it.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-22 20:02:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267271,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-22 21:40:26',NULL,'','OK, tux and dinner jacket, formal shirts, white slacks and silk shirts are packed in the upper compartment of my suitcase.  Now, I&#39;ve got to get to the serious stuff.<br /><br />But first we are going out to lunch and the take the cat to the Vet for his Soft Paws.  Also have to swing by the church to make copies of my trivia answer sheets.  Thanks to all of you who sent me great trivia questions.  The winners on the way out will receive a fantastic prize.  They will get to be on my trivia team aboard ship&#33;&#33;  How&#39;s that for a sneakey way to select your team??  Winning is&#39;nt everything, it&#39;s the only thing&#33;  Who said that??  <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 />Mail has not arrived yet, so no Crazie yet.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-22 21:40:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267279,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 00:42:23',NULL,'','MaryLou:  Crazie has arrived in Las Vegas, safe and sound&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />We will show her the sights and the bright lights before we depart for San Diego.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 00:42:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267282,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 01:15:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267279:date=Jan 22 2008, 02&#58;42 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 22 2008, 02&#58;42 PM) [snapback]267279[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> MaryLou: Crazie has arrived in Las Vegas, safe and sound&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />We will show her the sights and the bright lights before we depart for San Diego. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I hope Crazie has fun... but please remind her what happens in Vegas..... I care not to hear the details when she visits the Monarch in a week and a half&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 01:15:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267290,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 01:29:54',NULL,'','No problem Joey..... Ed must just remind Crazie that &quot;what happens in Vegas - stays in Vegas&quot;.<br /><br />Just another day at the grindstone.... not much to report.<br /><br />K &amp; R..... our grandson, Robbie was 16 yesterday AND Tony had a new great grandson, Ryan, born yesterday on Robbie&#39;s birthday&#33;&#33;&#33;  Our granddaughter (in South Africa) and baby are going well.  It&#39;s really hard at times like these to be so far away from the family.<br /><br />Tonia.... I&#39;m so bummed that we won&#39;t be cruising out of Sand Diego - it would have been great seeing you again.<br /><br />Rose..... How&#39;s Howie doing the tax season - Thursday is the beginning of our BUSY period.<br /><br />Gail... if you&#39;re lurking - how Paul doing - is he busy yet?<br /><br />Off to eat dinner and then watch American Idol.<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-01-23 01:29:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267337,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 02:49:32',NULL,'','Good evening All&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s cold again but the sun came out andi its suppose to warm up this weekend.<br /><br />How come everyone is taking recession.  They should come and help me quote all the jobs I&#39;m doing&#33;  It&#39;s all I can do to keep up&#33;  These are all commercial jobs and I don&#39;t even look at anything under 2 Million.  Someone has money&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...We bulk shop at Sam&#39;s and also spend too much money but it&#39;s DW fault&#33;  I stick to the list and she shops with her eyes&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Glad to hear you are making progress with the packing and that Crazie has arrived.  Would really like to see a picture of you toting that teddy bear around&#33;<br /><br />Carmen...Glad to hear your DH is feeling better.  Takes awhile to get over that soreness.<br /><br />Maria...What a great birthday present for your granddaughter&#33;  Bet you both had fun shopping and were excited when you found &quot;The Dress&quot;.  Happy birthday to your grandaughter&#33;  <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita...Happy Birthday to your grandaughter.   Our oldest son is 38 today&#33;<br /><br />Something to think about:  Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, &quot;I think I&#39;ll squeese these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?&quot;<br /><br />Have a good evening<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-23 02:49:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267339,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 02:52:55',NULL,'','I&#39;ll bet crazie could write a real expose if she wanted to do so&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-23 02:52:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267349,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 03:15:27',NULL,'','Hi Guys.... yep, have been lurking a bit. Same old things happening in our day to day life. Work and more work.<br />So not much to report.  Been trying to catch up on seeing a few girlfriends  by meeting for dinner. It is good to keep connected- sometimes too much time goes by. So it is a new year we have all vowed to make the extra effort to touch base more often. We are off to a good start.<br /><br />Jackie- Paul is just getting things set up. Outfitting the office for all that will be needed during the tax season. He has done a few 1099s but that is it for now. He expects to start getting busy in a couple of weeks. It is the calm before the storm right now.  He is also teaching online this quarter but next quarter which starts in March he will be teaching on campus two days a week. HE will really have his hands full then. Hmm... retirement, sounds like working to me  <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 />Congrats on the new great grand baby. Wow- how cool. I bet it is hard to be away from the grandkids.<br /><br />Joey- Paul watched the debates. He is a political junky also. His undergraduate degree was political science. So if we ever cruise together again- you guys should have a lot to say. He loves to debate the issues.<br /><br /> Joey, I am jealous that you and Tonia are hooking up.  It sure would be nice for the millie group could reunite. Maybe we need to look way ahead for that one. Hopefully one day it WILL happen.  Wish we could join Jackie and Tony in the Caribbean but can&#39;t this year.<br /><br />Hope all is well with everyone. For those of you still under the weather- feel better soon. Cheryl you are busy again doing home decorating. That is a full time job for sure. We just did a lot of that in December and have more to do. Have fun and don&#39;t work too hard.<br /><br />Got to run... till next time.<br /><br />Gail<br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-23 03:15:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267350,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 03:19:08',NULL,'','nice to see you gail.....<br /><br />Hugs to you both <br /><br />Joey and David','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 03:19:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267361,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 03:44:25',NULL,'','Good evening all&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Another sunny day but really cold - brr.  Dh got up on the roof to get the inflatables down - finally.  First chance weather wise to do it.  After watching him up there and cringing every time he put a foot wrong I am planning next years display - for the front lawn..... even if we have to build a fence lol.<br /><br /><br /><b>ED</b> - I think Crazie will need a few Vegas photos for her album - just make sure she doesn&#39;t try to go topless like those showgirls VB.<br /><br />Tonsil Clutter is when those pockets in the tonsils get filled with stuff - with me it was my asthma meds - steroids.  I got an really annoying spot - think large pimple - and it was sitting right at the back where my cough control is - annoying to say the least but not painful.  I tried to brush it off when I got it again but I kept gagging on my toothbrush  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" />  DH offered to help - with a suggestion I cannot print on here being as it is a family board  <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 /><b>MARY LOU </b> - what a great gift idea - we will have to see photos when the time comes.  The dress sound perfect.<br /><br /><b>MERCEDES</b> - Sorry to hear you Dh is still sore from his ordeal - hope he feels much better soon.<br /><br />Off to play games then out to White Spot for a &quot;Legendary&quot; burger......I love naughty eating night :o)<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-23 03:44:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267419,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 09:31:24',NULL,'','Crazie seems to be making herself right at home in LV.  She has taken a likeing to another white bear that lives at our house.  He&#39;s from the Crown Princess.  A little bit bigger than her, but she like big guys.  They are both still wearing their shades.  Must be the Vegas influence.<br /><br />I&#39;ll get a picture of them tomorrow.<br /><br />Almost midnight here time to call it a day.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/mellow.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":mellow:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"mellow.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 09:31:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267421,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 13:03:38',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - January 23rd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    It is actually supposed to break 30 out today  which will be a welcome relief.  Our snow yesterday didn&#39;t amount to anything but more snow is forecast for tomorrow.   We had quite an interesting day yesterday.   Jim&#39;s TIVO has been acting up lately - he basically uses it to tape shows for the grandkids so he just disconnected it and left it.  When I was cleaning out the file cabinet last week I found that when the kids bought it for him they took out a 4 year service contract.  (They thought it was a 3 yr. contract) At any rate the 4 yr contract expires in 9 days.  We called the store and they told us to bring it in for repair but when we did and they called the company for authorization to send it back the Co said they no longer had the components to fix it so they would not accept it back.  Oh Oh - this was not going to be pretty&#33;&#33;  However the store manager disappeared and returned in a couple of minutes with a brand new TIVO for us.   We were amazed&#33;  Then we got home, hooked it up and spent 2 hours fighting with TIVO over the service since they claimed the &quot;lifetime service&quot; we paid for only applied to the original machine.  We eventually won but it was a lot of aggrevation.  <br /><br />Ed - glad Crazie arrived safe and sound.   Make sure she behaves herself on the strip - she does like those slots&#33;&#33;  Have fun with her and we really want some good pics.  <br /><br />Jenn - glad DH got down off the roof OK.  We don&#39;t put decorations on the roof but do put a wreath up on the pitch of the front of the house.   I always leave when it is time to put that up and take it down and call for son-in-law to come help.   Jim is so stubborn though that Mike ends up holding the ladder and Jim ends up climbing with the wreath.<br /><br />Maria - Glad the shopping went well and granddaughter has her dream dress.  You did very well to get it in one day.    When is her prom?  I will continue with the birthday greetings til you get home and tell me to stop.  lol<br /><br />Gail - good to see you back posting on the dock.  We missed hearing from you.<br /><br />Rose, Jackie - sounds like you will both need an April 16th cruise.    Hope you will be able to stop in occassionally to say hi on the dock.  <br /><br />Carmen (M) so sorry DH is hurting from his accident.   Hopefully each day will be better for him.<br /><br />Cheryl - Don&#39;t overdo the redecorating while Greg is away.   I&#39;m sure you are happy to have your son at home when Greg travels.<br /><br />Joey, Steve, Carmen, Tonia, Sue, Keith &amp; Rita, Rat - make today a special day and stay warm and stay safe.  I&#39;ll be back later - I will be babysitting most of the day today so I need to get moving and get a few things done.  Deb &amp; Mike are going to Jersey -  Deb&#39;s first love is getting married today and Deb is their witness at their wedding (how&#39;s that for being a good sport&#33;&#33;)<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-23 13:03:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267450,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 15:55:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267421:date=Jan 23 2008, 03&#58;03 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Jan 23 2008, 03&#58;03 AM) [snapback]267421[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  Then we got home, hooked it up and spent 2 hours fighting with TIVO over the service since they claimed the &quot;lifetime service&quot; we paid for only applied to the original machine. We eventually won but it was a lot of aggrevation. <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Good for you standing your ground <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> .. Liftetime service sounds like they were trying to say lifetime of the tivo..... LOL<br /><br /> <br /><br />Good Morning Crazies..<br /><br /> <br /><br />Here comes the rain and the snow.. we are supposed to get our storms starting this afternoon.. we will see..<br /><br /> <br /><br />Ed is Crazie behaving herself.. whats the deal with her &quot;dating&quot; ?????... boy Vegas .. is just tooo wild&#33;&#33; She better not have any cubs anytime soon... <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 /> <br /><br />MaryLou enjoy the childrens.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Talk to you guys later .. I am around today if you need me... <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','2008-01-23 15:55:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267457,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 17:13:27',NULL,'','good morning to ya all <br />it was cold brrr  and took Pappy out  right now he is resting by my side on left side where he prefer to be on lol <br />my friends and i are still discussing about the hawaii cruise they already set up though NCL for july 2009 i am debating myself if i can go or not  shrugs hehe  NCL had special deposit  50 dollars per person  it will be over after jan 31st so heh<br /><br />have good day you guys  smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-23 17:13:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267458,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 17:33:49',NULL,'','Racing off to work so this is just a hello for now...we&#39;ll see if I can stop by at lunch.  I still have two charts to complete so that is the number one task ahead of me.  Had a Spanish speaking walk in yesterday afternoon and got involved in some research for a detective around the length of time to collect oral evidence - I knew 48 hours was too long but wanted to email literature documentation....and left the agency at 8PM last night.  It is very creepy around there at that time of night.  Our clinical coordinator, whose office is on the second floor, stopped by my basement office on her way out and scared the holy hell out of me&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-23 17:33:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267480,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 19:52:59',NULL,'','Joey:  Don&#39;t worry, I separated them at lights out.  Crazie slept in our room and &quot;Don&quot; (he&#39;s from the Dawn Princess) stayed in his usual place in the Master Bath.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Don will not be making the trip to San Diego and the Spirit.  I think his Princess T-Shirt might be a problem aboar Carnival and of course I don&#39;t want to be responsable for any hanky panky with these two.<br /><br />MaryLou: Tell me one more time how you want me to handle the hand off of Crazie.  I can pass on the log and photo album to Carmen&#39;s friend.  I&#39;ll have our cruise log filled out, but the pics will have to be added later.  I&#39;ll post them when I get home and print whatever you want for the album and snail mail them to you.<br />Buy, I&#39;m open to however you want us the handle this.  And, if for any reason the hand off does not happen I will get everything off to you on Monday the 4th.<br /><br />Gotta get a picture of Don and Crazie today and perhaps I can get that posted before we sail.  They make a cute couple.<br /><br />Well, gotta call AARP and order books for my next Safe Driving Class in February.  And, I think the time has come to finish packing.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Got all my Triva sheets copied yesterday and my movies for the bus are packed in my backpack and all the electronics are charged and ready.  So, I&#39;m getting there.<br /><br />Joey: Did the bad weather if get to Southern Cal??  Still sunny here.<br /><br />Carmen: Are we good to go on the Crazie Hand Off??  Don&#39;t want to get off the ship in my jammies with Crazie and get stood up.  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 19:52:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267485,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 20:35:06',NULL,'','Ed not yet...it is due to hit LA this afternoon.. it was up in Camarillo over night.. I&#39;ll let you know when Sherman Oaks gets rain...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 20:35:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267494,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 20:51:33',NULL,'','Thanks Joey.<br /><br />Going to try and add a picture of Crazie and Don.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/ewynn_photos/CrazieandDon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/ew...razieandDon.jpg</a>','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 20:51:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267496,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 20:55:29',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267494:date=Jan 23 2008, 10&#58;51 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Jan 23 2008, 10&#58;51 AM) [snapback]267494[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Thanks Joey.<br /><br />Going to try and add a picture of Crazie and Don.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/ewynn_photos/CrazieandDon.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Watch out&#33;&#33;...he looks like a playa  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> .... watch out Crazie...<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 20:55:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267498,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 20:56:41',NULL,'','he is already trying to get her to sit on his lap.......','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 20:56:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267505,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 21:01:50',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies.  Just posting a quick note right now but will be back later.  I am heading otu to run errands - it has been so cold thta I have not set foot outside the door since Sunday.  Not that it is terribly warm now, but it is in the mid 20&#39;s.  Greg was supposed to leave for Chicago this morning but the meeting was postponed yesterday at the client&#39;s request, which we were both happy about.  I hate him being gone and he certainly didn&#39;t want to go somewhere else that was really cold&#33;&#33;&#33;  I will pop back in later this afternoon or evening...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-23 21:01:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267506,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 21:04:08',NULL,'','Glad Gregs plans got canceled..... maybe you guys will get snowed in&#33;&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 21:04:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267507,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 21:07:33',NULL,'','Looks like a &quot;Lap Dance&quot; may be next, Joey.<br /><br />Just noticed his shirt close up he is from the Crown Princess, oh well.  He will still be &quot;Dandy Don.&quot;<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 21:07:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267509,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 21:13:07',NULL,'','Hi Ed - I&#39;m sure Claire is planning to be down at the pier around 8:30 in the morning to get crazie...take her cell phone number and mine - and I have yours.  She&#39;ll have her grandkids with her, I believe, as they are headed to Disney....you might give her a call and say hello when you get to San Diego before you board&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-23 21:13:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267510,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 21:21:52',NULL,'','Sounds like a plan.  Already have the phone numbers packed in my carry-on.  Will try and give her a call when we get to SD, but I&#39;ll be chasing around trying to get 68 seniors on board the Spirit.  Kind of like &quot;herding cats.&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-23 21:21:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267525,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 22:01:33',NULL,'','You are too funny, Ed....I&#39;ll bet you&#39;ll breathe a big sigh of relief once they are all safely on board and you are sipping your first cocktail...or, perhaps, you don&#39;t drink....well, there are plenty of nice non alcoholic beverages which I leave for the other guests.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-23 22:01:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267542,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 22:46:27',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Busy morning running errands. A Rose catastrophy struck last night.........my coffee pot died&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Yikes, you don&#39;t want to see me without my morning coffee. I have a cheap pot that I keep for emergencies and used it but I hated that my coffee wasn&#39;t done when I got up this morning so after I woke up, I was off to Target to replace my Mr. Coffee.Got one similar to the last, programmable, stainless carafe........yipee&#33;&#33;&#33; Found some great deals on the clearance racks for the men of the house too. <br /><br />Ed sounds like your getting a real handle on the packing. Make sure Crazie doesn&#39;t have too good a time......or Don might get jealous&#33; LOL<br /><br />Jackie, Howie is doing pretty well but having some issues with the tax program as usual. Seems it takes time to get the bugs out every year. We&#39;re done with the W-2&#39;s except for 1 company but still have more 1099&#39;s to produce but we&#39;re seeing the light.<br />Make sure you take some time away from the computer.........your eyes can only take so much. Good luck Thursday&#33;<br /><br />Gail, wow Paul really has taken on a lot this tax season. Make sure he doesn&#39;t forget to have some fun&#33; <br /><br />Jenn, hope the tonsil clutter clears up.........LOL to your DH&#39;s solution.<br /><br />Marylou glad to hear your warming some. You sure have had some crazy weather this winter. <br /><br />Well off to finish a project for work that I should have finished yesterday. Hope that you all have a marvelous evening&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-23 22:46:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267553,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 23:01:19',NULL,'','Ed the Rain has begun','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-23 23:01:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267556,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-23 23:16:10',NULL,'','Thanks Joey.  Should hit here in about 24 hours.  Don&#39;t know if you need it like we do.  Looks like we may be driving that way in the rain, but hey I&#39;m not driving the bus, so no big deal.<br /><br />Carmen:  I&#39;ve been known to tip a few.  My sail away drink is a BBC,  Bailey&#39;s, Bananna and Cream. Kind of like a milkshake with a kick. <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','2008-01-23 23:16:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267568,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 00:16:54',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267525:date=Jan 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Jan 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM) [snapback]267525[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /> there are plenty of nice non alcoholic beverages which I leave for the other guests.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />What a great way to look at it Carmen - next cruise, I will just explain to others that I am making the sacrifice so all the non-alcoholic drinks can be left for those who don&#39;t drink....<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-24 00:16:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267585,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 01:33:26',NULL,'','It is so nice of us to sacrifice ourselves for others, isn&#39;t it, Cheryl&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 01:33:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267594,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 02:46:23',NULL,'','Good evening<br /><br />Cheryl &amp; Carmen...I didn&#39;t realize what exceptional people your are.  Sacrificing all the non-alcholic drinks so that those that follow will not be deprived&#33;  What troopers&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />All quite here.  Just another work day.  Oldest son came by and remounted the micro wave yesterday.  Didn&#39;t realize how much we used it until it broke&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Glad you hung in there with the Tevo.  Its always fun to win&#33;  I took on GMAC for selling my youngest son a car several years ago.  Started with the president and work my way down&#33;  Lot easier route that way.<br /><br />Will check back later.  <br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-24 02:46:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267596,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 02:49:57',NULL,'','Yes, Steve, I happily give up non alcoholic drinks and rutabagas...there are a few other things I will sacrifice for others as well.  Never chocolate or marzipan, however.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 02:49:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267597,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 02:53:36',NULL,'','I love those BBCs myself, Ed....but I. traditionally have to drink a Love Connection on Royal Caribbean as my first drink...I had it as I sailed out of San Juan on the Monarch for my first RCI cruise - half pina colada, half strawberry daiquari, with mango puree on the top ( and a rum floater ).  My favorite pool bar server, Simon Meneses, from India, is still there bringing them to me, almost 13 years later&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 02:53:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267613,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 05:11:52',NULL,'','Carmen:  I think if I started a cruise with the &quot;Love Connection&quot; I&#39;d probably not be able to remember the rest of the cruise  <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 />Steve: Mounting those microwaves can be a bear.  Watched them rehang our Microwave/Convection combo unit.  Would not have wanted to tackle that lift.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> <br /><br />Glad you liked the Crazie pic Mary Lou.<br /><br />Carmen: Don&#39;t worry about the &quot;Birds and Bee&quot; thing.  Crazie tells me that Jenn clued her in on all that stuff on their cruise to Alaska.  I think they were doing jello shooters at the time.  <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 />OK, I&#39;ve put it off long enough.  Time for finish my packing.  Got the electronics nailed so now it&#39;s the mundane stuff like shirts, socks, underwear and all that junk.  Taking our Mexican Train game this time since we do not have to deal with airport security and I know some of the other folks going play.<br /><br />Check back when I&#39;m all packed.  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-24 05:11:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267640,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 06:28:01',NULL,'','The Mexican train game sounds intereesting.  We&#39;ve been playing a fun game called Catch Phrase but it&#39;s only for four people....I might have to take that on the Monarch.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 06:28:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267642,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 06:34:05',NULL,'','Evening all - another gorgeous day and not nearly as cold.<br /><br />Just ran a few errands today.  They had meat on BOGO at the local IGA so now the frezer is completely stocked once again.<br /><br /><b>ED</b> - The first night Crazie was here she slept in the guest room.  I peeked in early in the morning and there she was reading my rather dog earred copy of &quot;the Joy Of Sex&quot;.  She had it open to that section near the back that shows those positions that cannot actually be accomplished by anyone that is not double jointed.  I thought it was just childish curiosity on her part but keep an eye on her.  There&#39;s no telling what she remembers.  I just wanted you to know that (in case she sneaks into the bathroom in search of &quot;Don Juan&quot;) she didn&#39;t get any pointers from Hugh and I on the cruise.  I finally found a use for that roll of duct tape I always pack - fit right over her little eyes&#33;<br /><br /><br />And I think you should be out there after embarkation in your jammies - carrying the teddy bear - just might make the evening news - especially if you are seen running after a lady and her grandchildren - LOLOLOL<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great tomorrow ....','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-24 06:34:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267643,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 06:47:10',NULL,'','Well, Jennifer, if she already read &quot;The Joy of Sex&quot; ( boy, that&#39;s been around for awhile, hasn&#39;t it? ), maybe she&#39;s ready for Kama Sutra?&#33;  After all, she&#39;s on a Carnival cruise, right?  I haven&#39;t sailed Carnival but I&#39;ve heard there is a LOT of fun on board....Ed, is that so?','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 06:47:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267647,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 07:59:25',NULL,'','This will be our 10th Carnival and yes, they are the &quot;Fun Ships.&quot;  Subtle is a word not often used to describe their ships, but what the heck we are from Las Vegas and I&#39;ve never heard that word applied to any of our casino/hotels either.<br /><br />Last two cruises were the Carnival Glory and RCI Legend of the Seas.  Guess which one had the better food and service??  Carnival by a mile, IMHO.  And, the Carnival Comfort Bed beats out anything on any other cruise line we have ever sailed on, except perhaps Silverseas. <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 />Don&#39;t take me wrong Carnival is not my favorite mainstream cruise line.  That would go to Celebrity, Princess, RCI, then Carnival, NCL and the rest of the world.  <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 />I&#39;ll let you know about Oceania this time next year.<br /><br />Jenn: I like the duct tape idea, but at our age if she blinks she&#39;ll miss it.<br /><br />Kinda like the 90 year old man who went to a house of ill repute and rang the bell.<br /><br />When the Madam answered he advised her that he would like to avail himself of the service of one of her girls.<br /><br />The Madam asked how old he was and he replied he was 90 she stated: <br />Sir, at 90 years old you&#39;ve had it.&quot;<br /><br />He then said: &quot;I have, how much do I owe you?&quot;<br /><br />As they say when you get to our age &quot;It takes us all night to do what we used to do all night.&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-24 07:59:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267651,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 08:37:05',NULL,'','Well, if and when I do a Carnival cruise, I sure as heck don&#39;t want to be the only one on board over sixty with a boatload of gorgous Baywatch looking beauties....not that I couldn&#39;t have held my own forty years ago.....that was long before my cruising days, though....you couldn&#39;t have coaxed me onto a ship at twenty&#33;&#33;&#33;  Funny, how our tastes do change&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 08:37:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267658,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 11:36:13',NULL,'','Good Morning, everyone&#33; <br /><br />We have been having continuous below zero weather for so long now, I feel like a frozen popsickle. lol I usually hibernate when it gets this bad, but I&#39;ve had too many errands to run lately. Right now, it&#39;s -15 degrees below zero with dangerous wind chills reaching from -25 to -35 below zero. I am soooo ready to go to some place warmer. lol You can dress warm for the below zero weather, but those winds are brutal against your face and all.<br /><br />My brother has generously invited us to fly to Arizona with him next Wednesday and stay for a week in his second home there. He has part of his business there, too. His home is in the Tucson mountains and is really nice from the pictures I&#39;ve seen. I don&#39;t expect it to be really warm, but at this point anything above freezing sounds good to me. lol. Went out to the doctor today and just couldn&#39;t warm up when I got home, even after turning up the heat to 73. Marc hates when I do that. LOL <br /><br />Hope everyone is staying well and staying warm. <br />Have a great day&#33; <br /><br />Sue...hope you and pappy are staying warm.  Hope you get to go on the Hawaii cruise.<br /><br />Jackie...I love to go to the RV shows and dream a bit.  lol  My first DH and I bought a motor home 10 days before he died in a car accident so we never got to use it together.<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you are staying warm and not overdoing with the painting and all.<br /><br />Mary Lou...hope Deb can find a good cardiologist for Ashleigh.  That&#39;s so great that you got a new TIVO and it all worked out.<br /><br />Joey...I&#39;ll take a high of 61 anyday instead of a high of -1 to -5 below zero.  LOL  Thought you might be interested...I have another friend who recently went on &quot;Brilliance of the Seas&quot; to the Mediterranean, and she loved the ship and cruise.  So good reviews for both Europe and the Med on RC.<br /><br />Jim...Nineteen sounds really cold for Texas.  Didn&#39;t think it got that cold there.<br /><br />Carmen(R...hope your friend in Bloomington is staying warm and doesn&#39;t have to go out too much.  Maybe she can go hang out at &quot;The Mall of America.&quot;  Lots to do there&#33;  Bring money, though&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Tonia...yes...one good thing about MN in the winter...you don&#39;t have to worry about losing your food if the fridge and freezer breaks down...just put it out on the back porch.  lol  Hope your family in Fairmont is staying warm.  Sorry about your &quot;Chargers.&quot;<br /><br />Jen...I know what you mean about cringing when hubby is on the roof...last time my DH  trimmed our tree he fell and broke his foot...Yikes&#33;  Love your gifs&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Glad you got the coffee pot situation handled. Even though I have to drink decaf...I need that coffee to get going in the morning.   Hope you get the computer working well.  It&#39;s so frustrating when things aren&#39;t working right.  Good luck to your &quot;Giants&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Steve...glad you got your computer and microwave working.  Computers can be so frustrating sometimes, and I remember thinking the same as you when my microwave quit working and we had to get another one.  I never thought that I used it that much.  I don&#39;t cook dinners in it, but I use it to thaw, and to heat up dishes that are left over, and so many other things.  <br /><br />Ed...loved the picture&#33;  Have a great cruise&#33;  Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Maria...Welcome Home&#33;   Glad you had a great cruise&#33;  That is a great policy of &quot;David&#39;s&quot; to not sell the same dress to a gal from the same school.  I loved shopping for prom dresses with my daughter.  She went to three of them.  Gets kind of expensive, though.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...Happy Birthday to your granddaughter&#33;  Love your picture of you and Rita&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (M...hope your DH will be feeling much better, soon&#33;  Hope you are doing well&#33;<br /><br />Gail...that&#39;s a great idea to meet friends for dinner. It&#39;s a nice way to catch up on things.  One of my best friends and I still need to have our birthday dinner. (We have our birthdays within three weeks of each others.)  Sometimes it is hard to get our schedules to work out.<br /><br />Stay warm, and stay well, EVERYONE&#33;<br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-24 11:36:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267662,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 11:42:34',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333399--><span style=\"color:#333399\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - January 24th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....Good morning Crazies.  How is everyone this morning?  Still very very cold here in Pa but I can&#39;t clean house anymore so will head out to the Malls today and look for some more end of winter clearance.   <br /><br />Ed - thanks for the cute pics of Crazie.  Hopefully all will go well with all the transfers.   You can turn everything over to Carmen if it isn&#39;t too much trouble.   I only thought if you didn&#39;t want to carry around the log and photo album you could send them back to me - but if it is not too much trouble I would prefer to keep everything together.  Glad you finally finished your packing and are ready to go.  I can&#39;t believe Roe still hasn&#39;t packed.  I would be  a wreck, afraid I would forget something.  <br /><br />Really not a lot to report right now.  Had about 2 hours sleep last night - Mr. Insomnia has reared his ugly head once more so perhaps today will be spent napping.  I go to the dr. next Monday for all my test results so I will have to talk to her about this.  I am exhausted&#33;   I&#39;ll check back later on.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-24 11:42:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267687,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 16:25:24',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />MaryLou.. sorry about the insomnia... hope it is a short visit... <br /><br />Rain is due to stop this afternoon .. and then start again as another weather front comes thru saturday...<br /><br />Hope everyone is well.. Smile if you can muster the strenghth... if not fake it.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-24 16:25:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267690,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 16:41:09',NULL,'','hi good morning everyone <br /><br />took Pappy out and  we all are keeping each other warm. Right now he is sleeping on the bed hehe plus my computer is in the bedroom anyway.<br />have things to do today  smile<br /><br />have good day all <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-24 16:41:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267710,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 17:41:28',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />I hope everyone is feeling much better today.  Had PT this morning and am a bit sore, but my back feels terrific and that&#39;s all that matters.  Lots to do here at work, will try to check in again later.<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\" />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-24 17:41:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267731,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 18:13:01',NULL,'','Good morning, Everyone...<br /><br />Got the space heater going here....never below freezing but our cooler than usual here in the San Francisco area.<br /><br />Shari, my nurse colleague, Sherry, in Bloomington works evening shift for Health Partners, at their call center, so she heads out into the cold each day to answer telephones and give advice...she also works, occasionally, at some of their clinics.  I laugh at the tales of Pappy&#39;s bathroom forays as she has a little Boston Terrier mix - a therapy dog - who must really hate the jaunts outdoors.  He would be submerged in any snowdrifts&#33;<br /><br />Carpet cleaners are coming this morning...have to move furniture.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-24 18:13:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267759,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 19:02:36',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Been busy working this morning but thought I&#39;d check in. Happiness has returned as the coffee pot is working&#33; My family is happy for that.......believe me&#33; LOL Looks like a pretty full day of work for me including a stop at the office later to pick up more work and a couple of errands. <br /><br />Ed I love a BBC&#33; Yummy, it&#39;s one of the few mixed drinks I can&#39;t pass up.  Bon Voyage and I hope all goes smoothly with your group. <br /><br />Cheryl, just make sure you save some of the alcoholic versions of those drinks for us&#33; LOL How kind of you to help out the non drinkers. <br /><br />Carmen, I too didn&#39;t want to cruise but Howie talked me into it for our honeymoon and I fell in love. It took me 10 years to return to the sea (kids) but now, I can&#39;t wait till I see the open ocean again. He didn&#39;t know what a monster he was creating 23 years ago.<br /><br />Shari how wonderful that you&#39;ll be going to visit your brother. It has to be warmer&#33;&#33;&#33; Don&#39;t know how you stand those winters. Have a great time.<br /> <br />Carmen glad to hear you back is doing well.<br /><br />Morning Sue, Jackie, Steve, Joey and  anyone else I forgot.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a terrific day&#33; Back to work&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-24 19:02:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267774,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 19:15:28',NULL,'','Joey: perhaps we can <b>sneak</b> our bus in between those fronts tomorrow morning.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-24 19:15:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267777,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 19:40:15',NULL,'','my fingers are crossed right now blue skies...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-24 19:40:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267782,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-24 20:26:13',NULL,'','We&#39;ve gpt blue skies at the moment also.  Had a little rain last night, but not a whole lot.<br /><br />Now I&#39;m down to the final errands.  Dog is being groomed and I just returned from the barber shop.  I think I&#39;m finito.  Just kick back now and wait for morning to come.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-24 20:26:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267866,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 03:43:07',NULL,'','Called Carnival today to make arrangements for our free bottle of champaign on our crise in March.  Wrote an atta boy letter after our cruise in Sept and got a fee bon voyage gift. Actually I think it was because of the size of our bill at the end of each cruise&#33;  Not going to leave it for the kids&#33;<br /><br />Going to start planning our trip from Kansas City to Galveston tonight.  <br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)...You would do great on Carnival&#33;  On all our cruises the crowd has been about 1/3 young, 1/3 middle age and 1/3 geezers&#33;  We fall into the latter catagory but act like the young ones&#33;<br /><br />Shari...Arizona sounds great with your weather&#33;  Are you going?<br /><br />Mary Lou...Hope you are able to sleep tonight.  I know that&#39;s no fun.<br /><br />Carmen...That&#39;s good news about your back&#33;<br /><br />Rose...You sound like my wife when it comes to coffee.  I make coffee each morning and then go wake her up.  Found a long broom handle works best&#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 />Ed...You and Roe have a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s off to the maps to plan our route to Galveston&#33;  Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-25 03:43:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267875,4626,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 03:59:54',NULL,'','Good evening all...been MIA a few days. Trying to put in extra hours at work to make up for Monday and to get extra time for the time I am going to miss while I am on the Voyager 03FEB08 - 10FEB08. Boss Lady is really great about giving me the time if it is available. Right now it is but sadly everyone one around me at work is  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> sick. I am using every precaution I can <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 />Hope everyone who has travels in the near future are staying well and are able to keep sick one&#39;s at arms lengths...<br /><br />Have a great evening...<br /><br />Later&#33;','Oma24Boys','Oma24Boys','2008-01-25 03:59:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267895,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 06:24:50',NULL,'','Just popped in to say<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/potpourri/hugs-4.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Carmen - I did say my copy of the &quot;Joy Of Sex&quot; was dogearred - two husbands - a fiance - and a boyfriend or two in between lol.<br /><br /><br />Ed - Loved the joke - will have to remember that one - if the mind allows tee-hee.  Have a super cruise&#33;<br /><br />Take care all - will look in tomorrow.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-25 06:24:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267896,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 06:28:27',NULL,'','good evening <br /><br />have good day  execpt that i started having cold blah but i start on Zicam and i know how it does and it is working keep cold more less worse and i don&#39;t feel worse and i am keeping up with zicam until it is gone thank god for zicam and i trust zicam heh<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-25 06:28:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267903,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 11:56:41',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - January 25th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - TGIF - one more week down with a cold winter weekend ahead of us.  We have nothing special planned for the weekend so far - how about you?<br /><br />Ed - if you check in before you leave - have a great trip.   We will miss you but know you will have lots to tell us when you return.<br /><br />Jenn - thanks for the poem - so cute and such a good idea.  <br /><br />Robin - stay well and avoid those co-workers who are ill.   Before you know it your cruise will be here and you&#39;ll want to be feeling great.<br /><br />Sue - hope your cold is better today.   Winter colds are the worst, they seem to last forever.<br /><br />Carmen(M) - so glad to hear your back is better.   You have been through so much and that constant pain is so draining.  Hope you have a wonderful day today and enjoy your special day.   Happy Birthday&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose - glad that you have your morning coffee back.   You will need all your strength for the upcoming tax season.  At least you have your cruise with your DD to look forward to next month.<br /><br />Shari - A trip to Arizona right now sounds like a great idea.    Hope you decide to go and you have a great time in a &quot;warmer&quot; climate.   <br /><br />Carmen ® - your office is in the basement&#33;&#33;  Sounds downright spooky, especially if you are there by yourself late at night.   Please be careful.<br /><br />Cheryl - Glad Greg got to postpone his trip.   My brother flies into O&#39;Hare on a regular basis, called me from there on Tuesday night and said it was bitter bitter cold and nasty.  When did he reschedule for - hopefully spring sometime.<br /><br />Joey - Another week at home and you will be cruising again.   You may as well leave your bag packed (Do i sound jealous - well I am)<br /><br />Jackie - you survived another week and work and are one week closer to your cruise.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - any big plans this weekend?<br /><br />Tonia - are you back into the work routine yet?  I know you are still not on your graveyard shift but will be soon.   Then you will have to adjust to a whole new sleep pattern again.<br /><br />Steve - what are you using to plan your trip to Galveston?   I&#39;m already working on our Dec. trip to Fl and having an awful time  figuring out distances between cities to evenly break down the trip.   <br /><br />Maria - I forgot when you are planning to arrive home - seems like you have been gone for such a long time.  Any ideas about your NEXT Cruise - I find having plans for another one helps with PCD (Post-cruise depression)   How did you make out with the food on the ship and your ulcer and diabetes?<br /><br />Time to get my day started and get some laundry done.   I have to call Heather &amp; Cait at 6AM to tease them a bit - today is the first day of their second semester of College and they called yesterday to tease me about all the first days of school we have managed to survive over the years.  They wanted to know if I bought them new backpacks and lunchboxes - wish I had thoght of it - they are all marked down on clearance.  If I bought them though you can be darn sure I would be there this morning to make sure they used them&#33;&#33;  Let&#39;s see - bologna and cheese sandwiches with the &quot;skin&quot; cut off the bread, a juice box, and a bag of some sort of chips.  Also the sandwiches had to be cut into 4 triangles - not squares.  The squares didn&#39;t taste as good&#33;<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back later -','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-25 11:56:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267922,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 13:23:19',NULL,'','Sorry guys I haven&#39;t had time to catch up on the news in the Dock.... just wanted to tell you that I&#39;m hanging in there (worked 13 hours yesterday) I&#39;ll be back and chattier soon.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-25 13:23:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267927,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 14:44:36',NULL,'','good morning  i know i am up early  it was so cold  3 degrees out when i took Pappy out but close to the house of course and he is on the bed sleeping again hehe i am little better continue on zicam i don&#39;t feel worse will continue through the day just like yesterday.<br />have things to do today  going into town for my therapy and etc...<br /><br />have good day to ya all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-25 14:44:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267928,920,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 14:45:41',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />It&#39;s 4:30 AM in the Entertainment Capital of the World.  I&#39;m up showered, dressed and ready to go on a cruise.  Have my lanyard and name tag for the &quot;Spririt Splendor&quot; Cruise around my neck.<br /><br />I&#39;ll be off to Micky D&#39;s for for some sausage and egg McMuffins in a few minutes.  They open at 5AM.  No dishes this morning.  Neighbors picking us up at 5:45.  I need to be at the Church to open some doors so folks don&#39;t have to stand out and the cold and use the facilities if they need a pit stop before boarding the bus.  Bus should be arriving about the time that I do.  Don&#39;t expect to be the first one there.  There is something about seniors and being early&#33;&#33;  Most seem to get up early, but I&#39;ve never joined that club.  <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 Spirit will be tying up in San Diego shortly and be waiting for the &quot;Mountain View Crew&quot; to board.  This day has been a long time coming.  I started doing the ground work almost 18 months ago and we had the first meeting announcing the cruise exactly one year ago today.  <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 />Crazie is awake and ready to go back aboard the Spirit.<br /><br />Joey, the rain is holding off, now looks like it will arrive on Saturday, which works for me.<br /><br />Goodbye to all, it&#39;s Anchor Aweigh&#33;<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-01-25 14:45:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267931,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 14:55:46',NULL,'','Bon Voyage Ed &amp; Roe - now get off the computer and get moving.   The ship is waiting&#33;&#33;  LOL','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-25 14:55:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267953,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 18:56:16',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Happy Friday&#33;&#33;&#33; More work then I thought yesterday so I never made it back here. I&#39;ve already started today but only have about 2 hours left at least and I can do that over the weekend if I want. Not too much planned this weekend except to check out IKEA and look for something with storage to put Howie&#39;s new TV on. I thought about wall mounting it but we may get a larger TV for the family room as they come down in price.<br /><br />Steve how sweet of you to make your wifes coffee.......I know it&#39;s self-preservation&#33; LOL<br /><br />Robin, I was just about to send out a search party for you. We worry when our regulars disappear for too long. Thanks for checking in.<br /><br />Jenn Hugs back to ya&#33; <br /><br />Sue hope the Zicam kicks in before you get worse. I use it and love it.<br /><br />Marylou right now that cruise sounds great&#33; It&#39;s been a rough few days workwise. Spring will be here before you know it&#33;  Sounds like Cait and Heather had you trained well&#33; LOL<br /><br />Jackie hang in there.........those long days are killers&#33;<br /><br />Joey, hows David doing????<br /><br />Tonia are you making anything good today????<br /><br />Shari, go to the warmth. LOL<br /><br />Well back to work. I&#39;ll be back later. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-25 18:56:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267954,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 19:19:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=267953:date=Jan 25 2008, 08&#58;56 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Jan 25 2008, 08&#58;56 AM) [snapback]267953[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Joey, hows David doing????<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />He is doing well thank you for asking... he is  still excited about working in the training department..and all that goes with that..... he is still not &quot;permanent&quot; so his on board contract is still in effect .. hopefully they will move him into this position &quot;officially&quot; (Amtrak is infamously slow) then new and exciting benefits will take over including an added value retirement package...<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-25 19:19:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267962,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 20:44:48',NULL,'','Good morning all.  It is sunny and in the 40&#39;s here today,albeit very windy - think I am going to get out there and enjoy it.  Mary Lou, not sure when Greg&#39;s trip will be rescheduled for - hopefully, never.  He really didn&#39;t see any reason for it anyway as any questions the client has can be answered via phone conference.   I bet the twin&#39;s would have been surprised to see you show up with bologna sandwiches.  Oh Rose, as for your statement that Spring will be here before we know it - from your lips to God&#39;s ears&#33;&#33;&#33;  Realistically, we have about 3 1/2 more months of winter here.  Joey, are you starting to pack or are you cruising so often now, that you just stay packed?  Jackie, hang on girl - the weekend is almost here&#33;  Ed, I know you are already on that bus and headed to San Diego so you won&#39;t see this, but I hope you have a great trip.  It would be a real struggle for me to be up that early - I usually go to bed around 2:00 - 3:00 a.m.   Sue, keep taking that ZiCam, it really works.  I hope all of you Crazy people have a wonderful weekend...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-25 20:44:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267963,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 20:46:31',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Don&#39;t have much time to chat right now.  We are having company for dinner so need to get busy and pick up the house, etc.  We have decided to go to AZ with my brother next Wednesday the 30th, so will be gone for a week then.  I&#39;m hoping it is WARM.  lol  Carmen (R...your friend Sherry sounds like a dedicated nurse, as are you, and a good friend.  Her doggie would definitely get lost in the snowbanks this year.  Sue...hope your cold gets better soon...Ed and Roe...Bon Voyage...have a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Have a wonderful day, ALL&#33;  Stay warm&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-25 20:46:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267966,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 20:53:52',NULL,'','Shari, I hope you have a great trip.  It owuld be wonderful to go somewhere warm.  Maybe you can soak up some &quot;extra warmth&quot; and carry it home with you&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-25 20:53:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267969,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 21:10:35',NULL,'','hey everyone... just checking in... been really tried... getting home at 1130 pm.. and then doing things b4 work the next day ... doesn&#39;t leave memuch time... off the weekend...but i did offer to work a few extra hours of overtime tomorrow if they need me ...won&#39;t know till i go to work today....coffee has been my best friend LOL LOL ...<br /><br />and havn&#39;t been sleeping much either...i need to get on a schedule then i will be fine...<br /><br />Rose thinking cornish hens saturday night if i don&#39;t work and baked ziti&#39;s also... this weekend...<br /><br />Marylou thanks for asking ... not till the feb 10th back to my graveyard .. gezzzzzzzzz<br /><br />Carmen .... glad your back is still feeling well.. i know those shots were not fun.. but they seem to have helped you... sorry to hear hubby is still owie from his accident.....hope he starts feeling better soon...<br /><br />Cheryl... yaaaaaaaaaaaaa warmer temp for ya.... glad hubby didn&#39;t have to do on his trip... it must be a mess having to travel with the weather you guys have... atleast they could send him to somewhere warm  wouldn&#39;t ya think...<br /><br />Sue sorry ya got the yuckies.... stay warm and gets lots of rest....<br /><br />Jackie i feel ya girl....<br /><br />Shari ... yaaaaaaaaaaaaa warm weather for a soon....we have great blue clear sky today not a cloud in the sky... but they say rain saturday night....that will be a good change for ya ....i am not sure i could deal with having to be housebound during the winter... and those very low temps....<br /><br />well all i just wanted to say hello...<br /><br />off to get a little rest b4 going to work <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-25 21:10:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267971,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 22:14:55',NULL,'','Good grief, it is like monsoon season today in the San Francisco area....sheets of rain ( cold, not warm, though ) - not windy, thank God - or I would have gone a back way to SFGH.  I&#39;m still so paranoid about driving near trees.  I went last night to a place called Insymmetry for a deep tissue massage.  Wow, did that ever hurt while he was doing it&#33;  My masseuse said I had huge lumps in so many of my muscles...I guess they did not like the tree falling on them&#33;  Today, I am sore from all the work he did but I have so much better range of motion than I have since the accident.<br /><br />I had thought I wouldn&#39;t bother with physical therapy but my massage therapist said I MUST so will schedule my first appointment next week....somehow, though, I think my few days on the Monarch will be the most therapeutic thing of all for me.<br /><br />I laugh about our basement offices...it is creepy down here....we&#39;re connected by underground tunnels to the main hospital - miles of them - CPC ( child protection center ) across the hall often uses them if they have a kid brought in late at night and they need to take them to the main hospital late at night for a shelter clearance exam ).  I will rarely go in them.  It is really creepy - dark, poorly lit, winding corridors - sort of like something from a Stephen King novel, with exposed pipes, etc.  Even just outside our door, there are pipes, though they paint them white.  I remember one time a parent referred to our space as &quot;the dungeon&quot; and the name held.  We asked if we could paint the pipes some bright primary colors but, of course, hospital administration declined that request.<br /><br />Often, we come in and find derelicts sleeping in the tunnel so I don&#39;t open the door to anyone unless I know who it is.  If I&#39;m here alone, I call to CPC who occupies the space across the hall to let them know I&#39;m on the other side alone, in case they hear a scream and I always let them know when I&#39;m leaving.  <br /><br />Time to get a little work done....later.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-25 22:14:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(267977,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-25 23:08:51',NULL,'','yeah cheryl (G) i am still on zicam it is my 2nd day on only i can trust to keep cold down heh  i used zicam before  and YES  it does work wonder  grins<br /><br />thanks tonia i am keeping myself warm with Pappy heh <br /><br />ooooo carmen &reg; sound like creepy tunnel  my kind of places that have that kind of creeps you out heh <br /><br />have good evening  smile<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-25 23:08:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268009,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 03:05:16',NULL,'','Good evening all&#33;<br /><br />Just got back from the doctor.  Took the stiches out of my shoulder and took a growth off my back.  Next Friday they will take the stiches out of my back and get wider margins on the shoulder.  That should do it, I hope.  That will leave 30 days to heal up before the cruise.<br /><br />Mary Lou...My plannig for a trip is not too scientific.  I use MapQuest, get the total distance from home to final destination.   It will also give you approx time.  I then back track to devide the trip up.  I look for places to stay overnight in a general area and then pick the one I like best.  For our Galveston trip we will drive 10-1/2 hrs the first day leaving only 2 hr drive to Galveston.<br /><br />Rose...There is far more self preservation in me making DW&#39;s coffee in the morning than me being sweet&#33;<br /><br />Carmen...Know what you mean about those hospital tunnels.  I called on every hospital in Kansas City for 20 years and knew my way around those tunnels.  They are creepy&#33;<br /><br />Stay warmand have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-01-26 03:05:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268010,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 03:19:38',NULL,'','Hi all, glad the weekend has arrived.  I&#39;m still trying to shake off my cold, it has been two weeks now.  Probably going to stay home all weekend and try to beat this darn thing.  <br /><br />Carmen, yes it&#39;s is pouring in the bay area..........are we we still in a drought?  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great weekend all&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-26 03:19:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268020,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 06:30:45',NULL,'','Made it home from SFGH, rat....it never slacked off raining once in our area today...I&#39;m on call all weekend except for the day shifts Sat and Sun...I sure don&#39;t want to drive in with these downpours.  The reservoir is certainly full of water...seems like we must be okay for the rest of the year&#33;  It seems warmer, though, at least.  <br /><br />Hope everyone else is doing well...can&#39;t believe how fast the month has gone by.  <br /><br />I&#39;m still sore as heck from my massage last night...this deep tissue stuff is almost as painful as getting hit by the tree.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-26 06:30:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268034,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 11:18:20',NULL,'','carmen ouch... i know it feel better after the massage .. but dang girl....i just have to remember to drink alot of water after ..i always seem to forget...but when i don&#39;t i feel more sore....<br /><br />ya i am starting to think our weathermen are lieing about the rain coming... we had a little bit the other night.. and then they bare saying more saturday and sunday... ( they breally said firiday night intom saturday morning... its 1:14 and still no rain....gezzzzzzzzzzzz.<br /><br />oh well off to check mail and put my feet up.... have to go to chiro monday been having spasms in the back since going back to work....not sitting at my regular work station so i am suffering ... this table i am sitting at right now doesn&#39;t move up and down like the regular ones do... so if i need to stand up my regular work station moves up and down...... and the monitor moves.. and the lighting is better also...i can adjust it ....<br /><br />ok nite nite hopefully... hope its not another 4-5 am go to sleep thing again...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-26 11:18:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268036,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 13:58:19',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330033--><span style=\"color:#330033\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY, January 26th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and happy weekend.   Nothing too special planned for the weekend - guess we will just stay in and try and stay warm.   The deep freeze continues here so I&#39;m glad we don&#39;t have anything planned.   Next weekend is Jim&#39;s b&#39;day so I guess I should begin thinking about that.  <br /><br />Shari - glad you decided to go to Arizona with your brother.  Hopefully it will be a little warmer for you there. Have fun&#33;<br /><br />Sue - how is your cold today?  Hope you are doing better.<br /><br />Ray - that cold seems to be hanging on for an awfully long time.   Better get rid of it before your cruise.  <br /><br />Carmen ® - your work conditions sound absolutely awful.  You do such important work you would think they would give you better surroundings.   Be careful&#33;<br /><br />Rose - Sounds like you have a good beginning to tax season.   At least your office is all set up and you can get things done at home.   Is DD getting excited about your Mother-daughter cruise?<br /><br />Steve - glad you got those stitches out and will have the remaining surgery before long.   I have been using mapquest also to plan our Pa - Fl trip.   Was just hoping there was an easier way to the planning.   I can&#39;t seem to get the trip broken down into equal parts.    <br /><br /> Tonia - sorry your working conditions are less than ideal but soon you will be back at your old desk in familiar surroundings.<br /><br />Jackie - it&#39;s the weekend - any special plans?<br /><br />Carmen - hope you had a great birthday yesterday.  <br /><br />Cheryl - 3 1/2 more months of winter sounds like forever right now.  Hopefully you will warm up a bit before then.  How is Scotty loving all the snow - or is he tired of it already?<br /><br />Joey - it sounds like David is enjoying his new job and the added retirement benefits will certainly pay off in the long run.   Hope Amtrak gets his position made permanent soon.  <br /><br />Jenn - what do you plan on doing with your littles this week?  You have such great ideas to keep them busy.<br /><br />Robin - won&#39;t be long now til you board the Voyager.    Did you begin packing yet?   <br /><br />Time to get my day started - Jim got 2 new jackets last week (that really put him in a state of shock for several hours but they were so cheap I couldn&#39;t resist.)  Today I want to get his old jackets washed and taken to a local clothes center where they will keep someone else warm for the rest of the winter.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on to catch up with everyone.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-26 13:58:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268045,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 14:17:28',NULL,'','MaryLou - it&#39;s the weekend and I&#39;m off to work in an hour ...... no fun&#33;&#33;  So I don&#39;t have any plans for the weekend other than to relax tomorrow and do nothing&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-26 14:17:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268076,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 15:40:11',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br /><br />Carmen aka RNSANE and I are officially SDM&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />MaryLou .. yes he is and that is the bottom line ...................<br />Zebra I hope you don&#39;t work too hard .. but I am reminded .. watch out for what we ask.. sometimes we get 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\" />  Enjoy your Sunday&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia as far as the rain ... wait for 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 />See you guys in a bit....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-26 15:40:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268077,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 17:22:02',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />my cold is little better  it was snowing when i took Pappy out  he hates walking on fresh falling snow.<br /><br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-26 17:22:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268088,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 18:41:08',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; So glad today is Saturday&#33; I slept in this morning and it felt great. I must have really needed it. Not much happening today except a littl work and a trip to IKEA if the weather isn&#39;t too bad. Kind of overcast and dreary at the moment.<br /><br />Joey, glad to hear David is well and enjoying himself with his new job. I&#39;m sure Amtrak will get around to making it official. Just think of the extra retirement fund. Every little bit helps. <br /><br />Shari, hope you enjoyed your evening and your company. Glad you decided to go to the warmth&#33;<br /><br />Tonia, enjoy your time off and your cooking this weekend. I know how much you love to cook. Hope you are able to get some rest.<br /><br />Carmen hope your weather is better today. Your office sounds creepy, please be careful down there. Nothing worse then hurting after a massage......they are supposed to help aren&#39;t they? <br /><br />Rat sorry to hear your still not feeling well. Get some rest this weekend. <br /><br />Marylou sounds like the cold is going to stay for a while. Hunker down and watch a movie or read a book.  My DD is more excited for her birthday at the moment. She&#39;s dying to go out and order a drink, legally&#33; It will be strange for my baby to be &quot;of age.&quot; She&#39;s at work now but she&#39;ll come home later and say &quot;1 month till my Birthday.&quot; She&#39;s counting the minutes. I&#39;m excited about the cruise since it&#39;ll be a great break for me. Do you have AAA??? They have trip planning online.<br /><br />Sue glad to hear your feeling better but don&#39;t overdo it. Stay nice and warm with Pappy.<br /><br />Steve hang in there. I&#39;m sure once all those lesions are removed an clear you&#39;ll heal up nicely. <br /><br />Jackie, sorry your working today......of course it&#39;s the nature of the beast but at least you have a cruise to look forward to. I have to nail Howie down to a date, even if it&#39;s a weekend cruise, I need something to get me through the last 6 weeks, which are always the hardest for us.<br /><br />Well, off to the games for a while. Hope you all have a marvelous day&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-26 18:41:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268133,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 22:38:47',NULL,'','Well, I only had one phone call all night and that was a doc consulting on a case that happened quite awhile ago...she just wanted to consult about referring for therapy...not exactly sure why that had to happen at 1AM...but I could hear the rain coming down and I was just happy not to be headed out into it&#33;  I had an eight hour break today so, this morning, I headed for Costco.  How could I spend &#036;800&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  We definitely needed quite a bit...I hadn&#39;t been shopping since the tree adventure January 4th ... and I did spend nearly &#036;300 on crew gifts for the Monarch and Valentine&#39;s goodies, etc...and I stocked up on things in their coupon book...I&#39;m getting morbid lately...I thought, &quot;Should I really buy that wrinkle cream...what if I die before I use it?&quot;<br /><br />Stay dry, going to unload the groceries.  Hate to wake Shawn up...I heard him come in from his casino gig about 4AM...I&#39;m trying to be a sweet mother.  He&#39;s taking me to dinner on Valentine&#39;s.  Geeze, if it weren&#39;t for my sons and my gay friends, I&#39;d never have a date&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-26 22:38:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268144,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 23:07:02',NULL,'','Hi guys... I&#39;m back from work.  I left at 2:00 then went to the local library for early voting, then went and bought the weeks groceries, then went to Firestone to have a new tire put on the car, then went to pick up Gucci at the groomer.  Now it&#39;s time to relax and maybe go out to dinner tonight.  There&#39;s a new Indian restaurant in our neighborhood that we thought we might like to try.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-26 23:07:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268150,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-26 23:16:11',NULL,'','Dropped in to say <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/potpourri/hi-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Having a blue day today.  It&#39;s coming up on the anniversary of our losing our daughter and her grandfather -20,02, 2002.  They just keep popping into my head for some reasons.<br /><br />I even spent 51 (yes 51) minutes on the treadmill this morning - but that did not serve to banish my blues.<br />I have a new hat that needs to be spray painted red and decorated for next week&#39;s Red Hat day at the races - so that should help some.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - we are making our little <b>Friars</b> out of polymer clay on Monday.  I have hand and face molds and they really add character - so I&#39;m sure Taylor and Ashley will really enjoy them.  <br /><br />To all of you in California - stay dry if you can.  Some of those reports on the news are horrendous&#33;<br /><br />Will pop back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-26 23:16:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268161,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 00:29:42',NULL,'','(((((((((((((((((( Jenn))))))))))))))))))<br /><br />wish i was there to give ya in person....<br /><br />our hearts never forget... but the memories are mine forever....','terumim','terumim','2008-01-27 00:29:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268164,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 00:39:55',NULL,'','Thanks Tonia - it&#39;s good to spend time with my Crazies family - it does help :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-27 00:39:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268167,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 00:52:38',NULL,'','We are always here for you Jenn - especially when you hit a few bumps in the road.  Try and remember the happy times you all had.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-27 00:52:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268186,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 01:53:33',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j133/sailingrose/thHugs2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Hang in there Jenn&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-27 01:53:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268194,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 02:04:21',NULL,'','Thanks guys - actually I was just watching a &quot;Friends&quot; rerun .... that was Courtney&#39;s favourite show.  Joey always made her laugh :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-27 02:04:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268216,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 02:47:38',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;  Happy Saturday to all.<br /><br />It was a sunny day today in western NY- somewhat amazing for this time of year. It certainly lifts your spirits. <br /><br />Today we decided to cook together. Something we rarely do. We picked three recipes and worked together cutting veggies and measuring ingredients before we started cooking. We had a great time. Great music playing on the cd player and wine made the experience very pleasant. We made chicken stroganoff, chicken cachatorri (sp?)and chili.  Now we have lots of meals- some for freezing and some to eat this week. We have decided we will do this every two weeks. nice way to spend time together.<br /><br />Tonight we are starting a fire in the fireplace, picking out a great movie to watch, snuggling on the couch with more wine and some popcorn. end of a wonderful day.<br /><br />Jenn- feel better. let those memories fill your mind and help you smile. hugs.<br /><br />Jackie- enjoy your sunday. /you deserve to put your feet up and rest awhile.<br /><br />take care everyone... enjoy your evening how ever you decide to spend it.<br /><br />Gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-27 02:47:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268241,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 03:13:36',NULL,'','Gail, what an awesome way to spend quality time together..... and then the benefits of eating the dishes afterwards - it&#39;s a win, win&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn, so sorry, but we&#39;re here to give you all the hugs you need to get you through this tough time&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-27 03:13:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268249,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 05:54:24',NULL,'','So sad, Jenn, but, as everyone has said, we send our love across the miles, some a little snow or rain soaked, to help you weather ( appropriate word ) the hardest times.<br /><br />Jackie, Indian food, my very favorite...wish I could join you.  My friend, Charlene, who I told you about lives over near Moffiitt Hospital ( I think that&#39;s the name of the cancer center where she works ) and has many Indian neighbors in her apartment complex....there are always Indian smells emanating from the building&#33;  We have some fabulous restaurants here - just the breads are enough to make your mouth water.<br /><br />My oldest son and I had a nice lunch at home...I bought two huge Dungeness crabs which we washed down with a wonderful Wente Riva Ranch Reserve Chardonnay.  Of course, I had to go take a nap before my 5P call started.  We were worried about crab season with that oil spill a few months ago....guess things are all right now.<br /><br />Have an Indian movie to watch - I see all those films...I do think, in my last life, I must have worn saris and bangles and cooked chicken tikka and sag paneer and done beautiful dances....and been married to someone who looks like Amitabh Bachchan.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-27 05:54:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268252,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 08:06:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=268150:date=Jan 26 2008, 04&#58;16 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Jan 26 2008, 04&#58;16 PM) [snapback]268150[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Dropped in to say <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/potpourri/hi-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Having a blue day today.  It&#39;s coming up on the anniversary of our losing our daughter and her grandfather -20,02, 2002.  They just keep popping into my head for some reasons.<br /><br />I even spent 51 (yes 51) minutes on the treadmill this morning - but that did not serve to banish my blues.<br />I have a new hat that needs to be spray painted red and decorated for next week&#39;s Red Hat day at the races - so that should help some.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - we are making our little <b>Friars</b> out of polymer clay on Monday.  I have hand and face molds and they really add character - so I&#39;m sure Taylor and Ashley will really enjoy them.  <br /><br />To all of you in California - stay dry if you can.  Some of those reports on the news are horrendous&#33;<br /><br />Will pop back later.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />i am sorry Jenn  hugs  <br /><br />i too lost relatives of mine, 2 cousins that i lost at same time  9/3/1994 <br /><br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-27 08:06:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268256,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 12:16:20',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - January 27th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - We had a nice quiet day yesterday and hope for the same today.   It&#39;s kind of nice having a &quot;do nothing&quot; weekend every once in awhile.  I forgot how nice they could be.  <br /><br />Joey, Carmen, Tonia, Ray  - stay safe - the weather reports from you that we are getting back here in the east are awful.   Please be careful as you go about your daily business.  <br /><br />Jenn - sending a few extra hugs your way to lift your spirits.   Hopefully you will find a few memories to put a smile on your face.  It is so hard when those special days pop up.   We are here for you to lift you over the rough spots.  <br /><br />Carmen - dungeness crabs -yummmmm - now I need to go find me some of those monsters.  Glad you and your son had a nice lunch.    <br /><br />Gail - sounds like you had a fun and productive day in the kitchen.  It&#39;s fun to cook together - Jim always pitches in when I have company but rather than actually cooking he is my peeler and pot scrubber - two nasty jobs which I&#39;m happy to hand over to him.   Works out well for us.  <br /><br />Rose - how was your trip to IKEA.   Our closest one is 1 1/2 hrs away but was very close to our SI home.  I used to love going there and always spent way too much money there.  Jim is glad we have distanced ourselves from IKEA.  <br /><br />Jackie - you certainly had a very busy afternoon after working part of the day.  Sit back and put your feet up and relax today.<br /><br />Time to get my day started, the dryer just turned off so clothes need to be folded.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-27 12:16:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268274,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 14:34:35',NULL,'','Good morning............ almost freaked out yesterday because I couldn&#39;t find the passports&#33;  I needed them to complete the online immigration for our upcoming cruise.  We always leave them in the safe but somehow it wasn&#39;t in there.  We franticly searched for two hours and stumbled upon them stuffed in the closet.  How it got there I&#39;ll never know.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jenn, hope you&#39;re feeling better today.  Maybe this happy face will lift your spirits.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  Today is the anniversary of my MIL&#39;s passing.........hopefully we&#39;ll be able to make the trip to the cemetary and pay her a visit.  If ithe weather doesn&#39;t cooperate, we&#39;ll have to change our plans. <br /><br />Carmen, hummmm......I had a whole dungeness crab for dinner last night.   I hope it didn&#39;t have any oil residue on it&#33;    <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />     It sure tasted good&#33;   <br /><br />Have a great day&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-27 14:34:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268282,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 16:13:56',NULL,'','Carmen and others.... I had to report back that our meal last night was just awesome.  I had Butter Chicken, Tony had Lamb Rogan Josh and of course we had to have Garlic Nan ..... all washed down with a splendid bottle of Italian Pinot Grigio.  We&#39;re certainly going to visit there again.   Carmen tell your friend, if she&#39;s ever in the Temple Terrace area she should give &quot;Cilantro&#39;s&quot; a try.<br /><br />It&#39;s a cool day here in Tampa today, which is nice.  We&#39;ve just got up and are not too sure what we plan to do, probably nothing.... sounds good to me&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-01-27 16:13:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268297,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 16:26:47',NULL,'','ITS RAINING ITS POURING THE OLD MAN IS SNORING...<br /><br />well we really have rain.... its been raining since 6 pm saturday night...got out yesterday b4 it raqined to get a few things done... i had see&#39;s candy GC i had not spent so i went and got some yummies... i love the lollipops... <br /><br />just going to have a quiet day also.. Gary is depressed no football this sunday LOL LOL ... not sure he will make it thur the day LOL LOL ...<br /><br /><br />Ikea ... i have to not go near that store....its to dangerous for me and my Credit card...i just love all the cooking goodies they have...whats even worst its right next door to my bank LOL ...<br /><br />well off to finish paying bills ... ( i got paid the other day gezzzzz ) those dang bills i sure could cruise more it i didn&#39;t have them )<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-27 16:26:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268306,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 16:35:59',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br />It&#39;s raining where we are too.. but we are safe and sound no mud slides or flooding in our area....Rain is due to stop here in the LA area on Tuesday...<br />IKEA.... yucky poo.... I hate the place ......David loves it... go figure....<br />Not much going on toady I may get out to the Grocerery story later if i can dodge the drops.. we will see...<br /><br />Hope everyone is well<br /><br />Jenn... Big Hugs..<br /><br />Smiling like i won the Oscar....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-27 16:35:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268320,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 17:46:02',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Wow another sunny day in NY.  I can&#39;t believe 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 />Don&#39;t have much planned today either.  We had such a nice day together yesterday- I am looking to spend more time playing a few games together and relaxing.  It has felt good to reconnect. /you know when we are so busy going this way and that, it is nice to slow down and &quot;smell the roses&quot;.<br /><br />Sorry about your rain in California.  My friend is out in San Fran for business. She has never been to California before- sure hope she gets some sun.  With the rain she will think she never left  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 are known for perpetual grey skies this time of year.<br /><br />Jenn- how ya feeling today?  hope you are feeling a bit better.  Sometimes it is like a roller coaster ride- grief has its ups and downs and you never know what will trigger one of the lows.  I feel your pain (lost my first DH to cancer 10 years ago and still get those triggers )  hugs<br /><br />Jackie-glad you had a great meal last night. We like Indian food also- I love lamb. In fact that is what we are having for dinner tonight. enjoy relaxing today.<br /><br />till later.... make it a good one everyone.<br /><br />Gail<br /><br /><br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-27 17:46:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268340,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 19:36:31',NULL,'','good afternoon to you all <br />had really busy morning this morning ugh Pappy kept me so busy  LOL  now i am relaxing as i can and then go back to cleaning  blah heh<br /><br />Jenn- i hope you are feeling allright here is my extra hugs smile<br /><br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-27 19:36:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268351,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 20:02:25',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  We just got back from early morning church service and are going to change and get out there and enjoy the day.  It is sunny and forecast to reach 60 degrees today - after all this time of snow and cold, it is a welcome change and we don&#39;t want to stay inside and let it slip away.    Jenn, I am sending you cyber hugs - wish I could give them to you in person.   Mary Lou and Gail, sounds liek you both had wonderful weekends with your guys - we really need to do that some weekend, but it seems like Greg always as a list of &quot;must dos&quot; for the weekend as he is gone to the office during the week from sun-up to sundown.  Well, he is ready to head out so I will talk to you all later....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-27 20:02:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268353,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 20:22:54',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Nice sunny day with cooler temps here in Florida. Pretty quiet around here today too, which is nice. IKEA was way too crowded for us yesterday and they didn&#39;t have anything I wanted that much to stand in the long, long lines. <br /><br />Carmen wow &#036;800 at costco is a big bill. I assume that will last you quite a while. <br /><br />Jackie glad you enjoyed the Indian restaurant. Even when your not working your busy.....slow down today or you&#39;ll burn out too soon&#33;<br /><br />Gail your evening sounded perfect to me. Wish DH would cook but he only BBQ&#39;s. <br /><br />Marylou glad to hear your day was perfect yesterday, nice and quiet&#33; There are way too few of those days.<br /><br />Tonia, Joey, Carmen, Rat and any other California people, go slow today and take it easy with all that rain. What a mess&#33;<br /><br />Wow Cheryl, 60 is terrific for you&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Hope you enjoy that nice warm day.<br /><br />Sue give Pappy a hug for me.<br /><br />Jenn I hope today is better for you. Sending you another ((((((Jenn)))))) just in case.<br /><br />Well off to put the clothes in the dryer and get rid of some of the mail that seems to accumulate way too quickly. I&#39;m sure most of it&#39;s junk but have to go through it. Hope that everyone has a terrific day and a great evening&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-27 20:22:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268378,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 22:00:49',NULL,'','Thanks you so much everyone - you guys are the greatest&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/applause.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />I&#39;m feeling much better today - had a good night&#39;s sleep (albeit drug induced lol).<br /><br />As long as I don&#39;t hear any Back Street Boys or Amanda Marshall today I will be fine :o)<br /><br />DD is coming over and we are taking Mom out to lunch and to look at the new Variety Kids Lottery prize homes ..... that should be fun - ok maybe not fun - but tolerable LOL.<br /><br />Joey-on your oscar smile - you always look like that.  You are a real &quot;beamer&quot; and seeing your phot always makes me smile&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />If the Oscars are going to be a a no-go because of the writer&#39;s strike - maybe we need to host our own - voting, tallying, getting drunk and giving long, boring speeches.  And most important - running way to long lol.<br /><br />Off to get dressed .....<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-27 22:00:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268383,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 22:16:01',NULL,'','Good afternoon All&#33;<br />Another busy weekend.  Had the elder prayer at the early service and the communion for shut-ins.  Finished with that and washed the wife&#39;s car (It&#39;s actually nice here today&#33;)<br /><br />Next up going to oldest son&#39;s house for his birthday celebration and diner.  We are taking the oldest son and his wife on their first cruise March 2nd.   Guess what most the talk will be about.  They are getting excited, me too&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer......Glad you are having a better day&#33;<br /><br />Enjoy the day&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-27 22:16:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268390,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-27 22:27:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=268378:date=Jan 27 2008, 12&#58;00 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Jan 27 2008, 12&#58;00 PM) [snapback]268378[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />If the Oscars are going to be a a no-go because of the writer&#39;s strike - maybe we need to host our own - voting, tallying, getting drunk and giving long, boring speeches.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />hmmmm... I thought the democratic and republican conventions weren&#39;t until later this year...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-27 22:27:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268450,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 05:37:43',NULL,'','Evening all - we have had the strangest day weather wise.<br /><br />When I headed out a little after noon it was bright sunshine and felt really warm.  About ten miles and an hour away we hit snow - almost a blizzard.  A few moments later it was all sunny again.<br /><br />I watched the six o&#39;clock news and the road reports were horrendous - there was almost a foot of snow in Coquitlam - about ten minutes from here.  And Dh called and said there was so much snow at the university (where he works) that the city stopped the buses from running.  He said even a snow plow was in the ditch. He&#39;s about half an hour away.  I just poked my head out and it&#39;s stillw arm outside.  Very strange indeed.<br /><br />Global warming and global cooling al at once.<br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - politics again lol.  But your observation is bang one lol.  I do enjoy watching the politicians smooze though - especially on Leno and Letterman.  Great comedy value. <br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - A Cruise&#33;  Not a bad birthday gift.  Mine is in June - Hint&#33; Hint&#33;<br /><br />Take care all....','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-28 05:37:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268457,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 13:03:36',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#660000--><span style=\"color:#660000\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - January 28th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - another week is ahead of us.  Hopefully the weather will improve for all of us.  I know I am getting a bad case of cabin fever and need to get out for awhile.   This morning I go to the Dr. and finally get all my reports back.   Keep your fingers crossed that all is OK, especially the pulmonary function.  <br /><br />I have an otherwise quiet week ahead of me but Jim&#39;s b&#39;day is Friday so I need to give that some thought.  Dave &amp; family won&#39;t be down til the following weekend (the 9th) to celebrate but I know Ash won&#39;t let Friday go by without at least a cake which she will have to help me bake.  That should take care of two days this week - one to bake a cake and another to clean the cake batter off the walls and cabinets.   lol  With Jim&#39;s Giants in the super bowl this year shopping will be easy though.  Giants banners, shirts, caps and everything else Giants&#33;   Next Saturday night we will go out to dinner with Deb and her family and the following week we will go out with Dave and his family.   We sure know how to stretch out these b&#39;days. <br /><br />Jenn - glad yesterday was a little better for you.  Isn&#39;t it amazing what sets off those memories?  It can be the silliest little thing that will suddenly reduce me to tears 4 years after I lost my Mom.  Remember we are here for you when you get down.  Hope you had a good day with your daughter and your mom yesterday.<br /><br />Steve - Happy Birthday to your son.  Hope you all had a great celebration.  You are in for a treat when you cruise with a newbie and see things through their eyes.  Our cruise last August with the twins was a fantastic experience for us and we loved every minute of it.   By the way, in case you missed my post above Jim&#39;s b&#39;day is this week but mine isn&#39;t until July (hint. hint)<br /><br />All my Cruise Crazie friends - hope everyone is well and keeping busy.  <br /><br />I need to get Jim up and moving - work week is back - yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;  I&#39;ll be back after my Dr. visit but in the meantime make today special and share a smile with someone.  <br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-28 13:03:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268494,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 15:48:59',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br /><u>MaryLou</u> I will be keeping you in my thoughts as you get the positive reports from your doctor... <br />It does sound like Jim is getting everything he wants for his birthday(giants wins the superbowl).,.... we of course will have to wait till Sunday to be sure.. But give him our best for his Birthday&#33;&#33;<br /><u>Jenn</u> the politicians are funny you can&#39;t write this crap...LOL<br /><u>Steve </u> what a great present... hooked another one I see...lol<br /><u>Gail</u> it is as always good to see you posting here .. i sure do hope we can get something planned for another group thingy...<br /><u>Carmen</u>&#036;800 at costco... wow thats a lot of &quot;savings&quot; huh......<br /><u>Sue</u> hope you and Pappy are feeling better...<br /><u>Carmen&reg;</u> seven days is all thats left&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><u>Tonia</u> looking forward to lunch next Tuesday is everything all set?<br /><br />Have a super day the rain is leaving here for a while ..(48hrs they say)<br /><br />Smile ...the Super Bowl is comming...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-28 15:48:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268497,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 16:02:20',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />I hope everyone is feeling better today.  I haven’t had a chance to catch up on what is happening on the dock, but will read and check back in later.<br />I had a wonderful birthday.  My DDs took me out for breakfast, then my DH and I flew to NY (first time there).  We stayed at the Ritz, Battery Park and had a wonderful view of the harbor and the Statute of Liberty (they even had a telescope in the suite for harbor viewing - lol).  We did some shopping, saw some tourist attractions, and just had a great time.<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','2008-01-28 16:02:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268502,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 16:09:42',NULL,'','Carmen that sounded wow .. just wonderful..... glad you enjoyed...<br /><br />Oh btw Gail... Paul may like this fun site I found on CNN./..  <a href=\"http://politicalmarket.cnn.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://politicalmarket.cnn.com/</a><br />It&#39;s like a stock market game for politics..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-28 16:09:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268518,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 16:47:39',NULL,'','good morning all <br />took Pappy out  little cold out ugh <br />have dentist appointment this afternoon. <br /><br />have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-28 16:47:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268552,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 17:23:31',NULL,'','Good Morning All &#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We are finally back and hopefully in the swing of things. I haven&#39;t had time to have PCD with my grandaughter being here and being so busy visiting the college and all that good stuff. She flew home yesterday so today things should get back to normal.<br /><br />Our cruise was the best yet and we had eight glorious days of sunshine and 80&#39;s. St. Kitts was awesome but I was a little disappointed in St. Lucia. St. Marten as usual was great and this time went to the Little Divi Bay beach resort for the day with a barbecue on the beach. The Miracle is a beautiful ship and our aft cabin was awesome as usual. We had a booth for two and everything was perfect. I will write a full review soon.<br /><br />It is good to be back and will catch up on all the posts this week.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing well and Marylou good luck on all your reports today.<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-28 17:23:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268568,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 17:34:46',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Chilly start to our day here in Florida but warming up by tomorrow. Not much doing today but have to go food shopping. Then I&#39;ll be cooking and freezing meals for the days I&#39;m working. No work today  <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 />Jenn glad to hear you had a better day yesterday. Hope your visit with Mom was nice.<br /><br />Steve how wonderful to give your son a cruise for his birthday. Can you adopt me?????<br /><br />Marylou I&#39;ll be praying all your reports from the Dr are good. Tell Jim I said Go Giants&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I was thinking about our annual game watching goodies yesterday. At least this year I have the Giants&#33;<br /><br />Carmen glad you enjoyed your birthday. How wonderful a trip to NY is, what a sweetie for taking you. It is an amazing city and I miss it sometimes.<br /><br />Sue hope your feeling better. Yuck for the dentist appointment. Mines soon too.<br /><br />Won&#39;t be much longer Joey and Carmen. Take good care of the Monarch for me.......guess she&#39;ll be one of my favorite ships soon.<br /><br />It&#39;s wonderful to hear from you again Maria&#33; Glad you had such a good time on your cruise. Can&#39;t wait to hear more.<br /><br />Well off to finish the shopping list and to get dressed. Hope you all have a marvelous day&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-28 17:34:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268572,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 17:37:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=268552:date=Jan 28 2008, 07&#58;23 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Jan 28 2008, 07&#58;23 AM) [snapback]268552[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Good Morning All &#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Ciao for now<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Welcome Back Maria....so glad you and Ken had the best time ever&#33; Can&#39;t wait to read about it...Little Divi Bay beach resort sounds interesting.......<br />sorry it&#39;s over but glad your home.....<br />joey','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-28 17:37:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268582,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 17:57:16',NULL,'','Hello Everyone,<br /><br />Well, I&#39;m off to work this morning...my entire weekend of call, I didn&#39;t have to go in...especially glad last night as the winds were high and rain fell in huge sheets.  I will take the back way to the hospital, that is more devoid of blowing trees...cannot afford to have the NEWER van crunched&#33;<br /><br />Ummm, Jackie, when I am in Tampa, you&#39;ll have to join Charlene and I at Cilantro.  I would love that.  My son, Shawn, discovered an Afghani restaurant called Kabul that he and his friend are taking the two mothers to try...Takura is a 72-year-old nurse practitioner that I just dined with for the first time a couple of weeks ago - our children have worked together coordinating the pro tennis tournaments ( aka the likes of Robert Federer and Serena, etc ) in the Bay area for ten years now and we moms had not met each other.  We hit it off famously.  What a waste of the past ten years of great dining and friendship&#33;  Ah, but we&#39;ll try to make up for lost time now...and I love Marla, Shawn&#39;s friend....alas, it is NOT a romance.<br /><br />Well, the Costco shopping spree wasn&#39;t all household purchasing...about &#036;300 was for Monarch crew gifts and a a few things to go to the Philllipines and India with staff who are headed home on vacation.<br /><br />Well, time to head to work...let me get the rain gear on....yuck.<br /><br />Love to all....dress warmly...or, if you&#39;re in that part of the world, for shorts, etc, be cool.<br /><br />Carmen aka RNSANE','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-28 17:57:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268589,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 18:50:56',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone&#33;   I am at work and having lunch at this ridiculous hour of 1130am. i am the early person today.<br /><br />Mary Lou good luck ith those long awaited doctor&#39;s reports. fingers are crossed.<br /><br />Jenn- glad you are feeling better.<br /><br />Maria- glad to hear the cruise was great. You know- we were not overly thrilled with St Lucis either.<br /><br />Joey- thanks for the link for paul. I will be sure to have him check it out. His two loves... Stocks and Politics&#33; He will love it. If it has to do with financial news or regular news- he is a junky&#33;<br /><br />Sorry  Giant fans- although i am not a football nut, i have to root for the Patriots. I am originally from Massachusetts. So hoping the Patriots win like the RED SOX won the series&#33;  Best of all- after the super bowl, comes Baseball Spring Training&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Yipeeeeeeeee.  <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 />Another sunny day. I do think i must be in the wrong city&#33; hope the rains stop soon for you califorinans.<br /><br />Take care everyone... till later<br /><br />Gail<br /><br /><br /><br />','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-28 18:50:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268590,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 19:05:37',NULL,'','Back from the Dr. and all was as expected.   Last month she changed my inhalers since I was not getting relief from the ones I was using any longer.  However, they were contingent on the heart report coming back OK and that came back fine so I am able to use the new meds.   They work so much better than the old ones.  As expected, my pulmonary function test showed a marked decrease in levels but we knew that before I went for the tests and the numbers were not as bad as she expected.    She changed the order in which I use my meds as she suspects that may be reason for my insomnia and hopefully taking the one med earlier in the day will cure that.  I sure hope so - I am exhausted.   She filled out the papers for me to get a handicapped parking permit which will make shopping much easier.  I just have to find a notary around here and will do that this afternoon.<br /><br /><br />In a cruel twist of fate I returned home to find the bill from my nuclear stress test in the mail.  It sure is a good thing my heart was in good shape before I opened that one.   Thank God for insurance.   <br /><br />Need to catch up on a few things and then I will be back.<br /><br />Carmen(M) what a great birthday gift - glad you had a good time in NYC.<br /><br />Maria - Welcome back - glad your cruise was everything you hoped it would be.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-28 19:05:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268592,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 19:18:30',NULL,'','MaryLou... Great news...sounds like you and your Doctor are getting it together.....Bravo.......and good for you getting that parking placard... mine has been a blessing... here is a travel tip... take your disabled placard with you when you travel most localities honor the placard from other states and nations.. I was told that we could have used mine when we were cruising the med and used private guides...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-28 19:18:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268600,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 19:47:30',NULL,'','just a quick hello... <br /><br />Joey yes everything is on ....<br /><br />Marylou glad yout test were what you had thought.. i think just having that over will help ya sleep<br /><br />off to get some things doen before having to get ready for work...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-01-28 19:47:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268604,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 19:50:22',NULL,'','Wonderful news Marylou&#33; Glad to hear all is good&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-28 19:50:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268611,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 20:08:07',NULL,'','Yea, MaryLou...always nice to have good medical news...or good any news, for that matter.<br /><br />Teacp, I love St. Kitts....at least, I did when I spent a good deal of time there about fifteen years ago.  It was kind of a low key, charming island back then with some incredibly beautiful spots...and I also enjoyed Nevis.  I got to go as a guest of the St. Kitts Tourist Board ( not a bad way to see a country, I tell you ) and I was there over my birthday.  They really went all out and gave me a celebration I&#39;ll never forget. There were about twenty of us from the SF area that went, all of us involved with the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  I went back several times, usually just with a friend.  I&#39;d love to see St. Kitts again but I know things have definitely changed.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-28 20:08:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268639,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-28 22:20:55',NULL,'','It couldn&#39;t have changed that much Carmen as it is still quiet, beautiful, laid back and gorgeous. We also took the ferry over to Nevis which is even quieter and more laid back........I had an Aloe massage on the beach and thought this must be what heaven is like...................','teacp','teacp','2008-01-28 22:20:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268702,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 03:02:54',NULL,'','Another day, another 10 hrs at the office.  I&#39;m getting too old for this&#33;  We have had good weather for 3 days but it is about over.  The high at midnight is supposed to be 50 and by noon tomorrow 17 with snow&#33;<br /><br />The lesion they took off Friday is a pain&#33;  It&#39;s in the small of the back and makes it hard to sit.  Boy, has my posture gotten better&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer...Will put you on the list.  It&#39;s not me, my wife is just really nice&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Great news from the doctor&#33;  Hope the new meds help.  We took my dad on his first cruise last Sept.  That was a hoot&#33;  Wheelchair, oxygen concentrator and he had a ball.  He will be 91 in May and wants to go again&#33;  Oh yes, will put you on the list also.<br /><br />Carmen...Isn&#39;t New York great&#33;  Wouldn&#39;t want to live there but love to visit&#33;  Glad you enjoyed the trip.<br /><br />Maria...Our first cruise was on the Mircle in 2004 so she is one of my favorite ships.  Glad you enjoyed St Kitts.  We really enjoyed the island last year when we were there.<br /><br />Rose...Will put you on the list also.  Everyone around here want&#39;s us to adopt them&#33;<br /><br />Joey &amp; Carmen....You guys are going again&#33;  That&#39;s great&#33;  I&#39;m jealous&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-29 03:02:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268706,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 03:20:13',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Carmen... I would love that - just let us know when you&#39;ll be in Tampa&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Joey... now you tell us about the handicap sign - gosh we could have parked right outside the door everywhere we went :)  I must say I&#39;ve NEVER seen an American handicap sign in Europe or Africa though ...... maybe I&#39;ve just missed them.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-29 03:20:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268731,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 03:42:38',NULL,'','Jackie I am packing it next time....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-29 03:42:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268756,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 07:02:24',NULL,'','I haven&#39;t taken my handicapped sign to  Europe or Asia but I have taken it all over the US and to Canada and Mexico.  I have never gotten a ticket parking in their designated handicapped spaces.  <br /><br />I am sure I&#39;m going to end up with a ticket now, though.  I actually had handicapped plates on  my demolished van....now I keep forgetting to put up the placard on the new one.  Until I get the plates from DMV, I can&#39;t change them for handicapped plates.  Twice now, I&#39;ve remembered at work and gone out and put up the placard before the  meter maid came by&#33;<br /><br />It actually stayed dry here most of  the day....but I was indoors.  Most of our staff are at an annual child abuse conference in San Diego so, except for emergency cases, we aren&#39;t busy.  I spent all day just reading and getting ready for a big trial coming up in after I get back from my Monarch cruise.<br /><br />See you all manana&#33;&#33;&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-29 07:02:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268775,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 13:06:01',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#993300--><span style=\"color:#993300\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - January 29th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - Taking my meds in a different order did nothing to help my sleeping but I will give it a few more days for my body to adjust.  Still spend more time staring at the ceiling than sleeping.  Oh well, at least I tried.   If they every get my sleep problems straightened out someone else may have to begin the dock every day.   lol<br /><br />Joey - thanks for the hint on the parking placard.   Jim has had one for years and we take it with us whenever we travel but have never tried to us it outside of the USA.  Time for you to start packing again.  This time next week you and Carmen will be on the high seas.   <br /><br />Carmen&reg; - glad you had a nice quiet day at work for a change.   Your work must be very emotionally draining at the least.  You need a break once in awhile.<br /><br />Steve - Sorry your back is giving you problems.   At least your posture is improving&#33;   You sure have gotten a long list of Crazies who want to be adopted by you.   <br /><br />Carmen (M) - so glad you had a nice time in the Big Apple.   Where did you go and what did you see while you were there?  That was a great way to celebrate a birthday.<br /><br />Tonia - you sure were up bright and early this morning - or were you up very late&#33;<br /><br />Sue - how is that cold?  Hope you are doing better.<br /><br />Rose - Jackie - enjoy the warmer weather heading your way.   I sure will be glad to see spring arrive this year.<br /><br />Maria - glad you had a fun time with your granddaughter.    My best friend from high school went on the the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and loved it.   Is your granddaughter definately heading there.   How close to you will that be.<br /><br />Gail, Rat, Keith &amp; Rita - good to hear from you and happy your are all doing well. <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.  Nothing special planned for today but have to watch TJ this morning while Mike goes to register him for pre-school.   This should really be interesting&#33;  Time to turn on the news and hear what Bush had to say last night.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.    I&#39;ll be back later on.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-29 13:06:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268814,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 15:06:54',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies,<br /><br />Dropping by to say hi..............can&#39;t  say much because I&#39;ve got to go to work now&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />  Have a nice day&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-01-29 15:06:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268826,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 16:00:29',NULL,'','good morning <br />this morning  look yuckies  cloudy blah took Pappy out boy he was hyper lol i know why warm weather dang <br />my cold is better <br />i am working on getting job that i really need<br /><br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-29 16:00:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268827,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 16:03:42',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Another day here in Southern California with NO RAIN&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Not much to say ... except its election day in FL speaking of FL voters  whose voting yes on 1?<br /><br />Make it a great day...<br /><br />smile if you can.. if you can&#39;t ....laught a bit even a snicker will help&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-29 16:03:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268837,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 16:20:34',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Hope everyone had a great evening. Heading out for some errands today. Howie seems to have a handle on almost everything so we should be in good shape for the beginning of the tax season. (knock on wood) <br /><br />Maria that massage sounds heavenly.......never had one with Aloe, sounds great&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve sorry to hear your uncomfortable after they took the lesion off. Hope it&#39;s better soon.<br /><br />Marylou sorry sleep seems to be eluding you these days. Maybe time will help.<br /><br />Sue good luck with the job hunt. Happy to hear it&#39;s warmer now.<br /><br />Joey and Carmen, glad the rain in California seems to be over. Those mudslides are scary&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Wow Joey you even follow state politics?????? I have already voted and I voted YES although this bill frightens me as these kind of things usually cost you money......<br /><br />Well got to head out to the bank, etc. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-29 16:20:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268839,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 16:41:54',NULL,'','Good Morning All &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />A rainy day here in Ohio..........A good day to get all the dust off everything after being gone a month. I don&#39;t know where all this dust come from.<br /><br />Marylou.....CCM is about a half hour from us. She won&#39;t know if she is accepted until the end of February. She is having her audition in NYC on Friday so we are keeping our fingers crossed. The audition is I believe one third of what they judge your acceptance on. Of course we thing she is wonderful but we are partial.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing okay and feeling better.......<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-01-29 16:41:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268840,2613,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 17:40:29',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />Another rainy day here, but at least it is not snowing. <br />MaryLou, great doctor’s report, but sorry to hear about your sleeping problems, wishing you a good night’s rest tonight.<br />Maria, welcome back and glad to hear that you enjoyed your cruise.<br />Steve  I hope that your back feels better soon.<br />Sue, hope that cold is almost gone by now.<br />MaryLou and Steve, we had a great time in NY, our first time there. We went to Central Park and I loved it, there was some much to see, we spent several hours there.  My favorite spot was the Bethesda Fountain.  Times Square was very busy, so many people, but lots of shopping and restaurants. We also visited Chinatown,   the sights and smells were very different to anything I have seen before, lots of color and people, but we had a great time and had a delicious dinner at the Peking Duck restaurant.  We visited Ellis Island, the observation deck of the Rockefeller Center, oh my what a view, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  There were so many restaurants to choose from, but we had lunch /dinner at Dévi , a wonderful Indian restaurant, Babbo, an Italian restaurant, Blue Smoke - barbeque, and Jean-Georges specializing in French cuisine.  The hotel was just fabulous and we had breakfast there every morning.  We had a hectic 2 ½ days, but thoroughly enjoyed it.  We definitely have to return for a longer visit.<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 />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-01-29 17:40:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268853,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 18:41:14',NULL,'','Good morning fellow Crazies.  I am babysitting today and have to pick Scotty up from kindergarten at 11:10.  I had him all afternoon yesterday also and am still pooped from that one&#33;&#33;&#33;  Carmen, glad you had a wonderful birthday.  I visited NYC for the first time last year and yes, it is quite the experience.  Mary Lou, I am happy that your test results were good but am so sorry about the insomnia.  As I suffer from that myself, I know how irritating it can be.  I lay there for hours listening to Greg snore.  Hope the new time schedule for the meds will kick in and take care of the problem.  Joey and Carmen, hope you 2 have a great cruise -  I look forward to seeing the pics.  As it is almost another year until my next booked cruise, I will have to live vicariously thru your travels.  Steve, hope that pain gets better quickly, does putting a small pillow in the small of your back help any when you are sitting?  Maria, so good to see you back here on the Dock.  How wonderful it would be for you to have your granddaughter that close.  I hope all goes well with her audition and the acceptance process.  Rose, your next cruise is coming up quickly also - is it just you and DD this time?  Well, guess I should get up off this couch and start getting myself ready to go pick up the munchkin.  I hope all of you have a great day....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-29 18:41:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268864,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 20:02:59',NULL,'','Carmen................reading your post makes me miss NYC so much. Being born and raised there I have been to all those places you mention. No where else can you be in Chinatown and a few step later you can be sitting at the outdoor cafe  at Ferrari&#39;s in Little Italy and you haven&#39;t lived until you have visited Balducci&#39;s where all the celebrities shop. I could go on and on but then I would only be missing it more. We will be going back when we visit DD in the spring.','teacp','teacp','2008-01-29 20:02:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268885,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 21:38:54',NULL,'','Mebert crossed my mind and heart yesterday.... I wonder how he is..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-29 21:38:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268896,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 22:09:06',NULL,'','He is certainly missed here, isn&#39;t he?  I have sent him several pm&#39;s over the months but haven&#39;t heard anything from him.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-29 22:09:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268900,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-29 22:34:38',NULL,'','that is where Miss C came in she would email him...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-29 22:34:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268931,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 02:02:51',NULL,'','Greetings from Snowy B.C.  Another 6 inches last night and more predicted for today.  Dh is out shoveling the driveway and the one next door.  I took some hot chocolate out for him and he came back in with orders for three more.  Lots of folks out there doing the same thing :o)<br /><br />I got my Red Hat decorated this morning for my Day At The Races.  I added several purple and red plumes and two buttterflies I found at a craft sale.  They look like stained glass and are - of course - purple and red.  Will try to get a photo later - of the hat - not me. :o)<br /><br />Had a little trouble with my blood pressure last night so went to bed early and chilled out.  Haven&#39;t taken a reading this morning - should I guess.  But no news is good news lol.<br /><br /><br />Well - off to games for a bit - will check back in later.<br /><br /><br />Take care of yourselves and stay dry &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-30 02:02:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268933,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 02:23:45',NULL,'','Whata crazy day we had today weather wise.  I left at 6:15 this morning for work and temp was 56, by the time I got to work (25 minutes later) the temp was 41.  Then the snow hit about non,  Total white out, 40 MPH winds.  By the time I came home we had blue skies.  What a winter&#33;<br /><br />Back is much better today.  Think it&#39;s just frozen&#33;  Will get the stiches out Friday, then it shouldn&#39;t be a problem.  <br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-30 02:23:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),