(336871,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 03:18:38',NULL,'','The recession is official and the fact that I have done 1207 quotes so far this year makes for an interesting contradiction.  We have never been bussier&#33;<br /><br />It got up to 50 today so I washed my Jeep this afternoon.  Of course we are supposed to get snow tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />James...Congrats on the weight loss.  Keep up the good work.<br /><br />MaryLou....Hope you got everything charged up for the cruise&#33;  It&#39;s almost here, finally&#33;<br /><br />Andrea....You mean the boat moves&#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\" />  I&#39;m like the rest of you.  Always look at the boat first.<br /><br />Rose...You actually went to Wally World&#33;  You are brave or disperate&#33;  Mom &amp; Gramps lived in Orlando for 27 years while the kids were growing up so we went to WW every other year.  One year our oldest son had broken his long finger and had it in a splint.  I made him walk around WW holding &quot;the finger&quot; up in the air.  Lynda didn&#39;t find it amusing but it gave me a lot of satisfaction&#33;<br /><br />Robert....Enjoy your visit to the Dentist&#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 />Cheryl...Congrats on getting your tree decorated&#33;  We use the &quot;If you walk by the tree you have to stop and put on an ornament&quot;  Usually have it all done in two days.<br /><br />Better get back to my projects.  Have a good evening everyone.<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-03 03:18:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336895,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:16:32',NULL,'','Hi guys&#33;  <br /><br />Worked a small shift today and then Steve and I ran errands.  I needed a new pair of jeans and he needed gloves and hat for his race Sunday.  That&#39;s not like him but if it helps then fine.  I also picked up a nice pair of work gloves.  We went to check out our new Sportsman&#39;s Warehouse.  Pretty cool place...not as cool as Bass Pro Shops but cool indeed.  We then went for In and Out for dinner but there was a brand new Raising Canes next to it so we thought we would try it.  Wow..they have really good chicken fingers.  <br /><br />Home now...tired and will call it a night early.  Rose I too am marveling that you went to Wally World.  It&#39;s soooo crazy out there.  <br /><br />Okay...I&#39;m about to fall over the keyboard here so hi to everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;  TTYL','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-03 04:16:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336896,5668,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:18:34',NULL,'','<a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2599040820046871679EkOOcq\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/15860/2599040820046871679S200x200Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br />merry chirstmas to all and enjoy  this is one shot of the house ,,,','tuesday','tuesday','2008-12-03 04:18:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336897,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:25:20',NULL,'','Very nice Tuesday.<br /><br />Steve and Shaunna Wally World meant Walmart.....not Disney. Haven&#39;t been there in years&#33; LOL<br /><br />Jackie yes the weather is nice and chilly. Got to wear my leather jacket today. That&#39;s the 4th time this year, a record&#33;<br /><br />Robert enjoy your family visit','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-03 04:25:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336900,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:49:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336829:date=Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336829\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Cheryl - ...I&#39;m sure Greg would love the glitter - I know Tony would  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />You ladies may be on to something....body glitter.  Think it would sell? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-03 04:49:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336901,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:50:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336896:date=Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;18 PM:name=tuesday)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (tuesday &#064; Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;18 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336896\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2599040820046871679EkOOcq\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/15860/2599040820046871679S200x200Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br />merry chirstmas to all and enjoy  this is one shot of the house ,,,<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Wow Tuesday, looks like you guys go all out.  hoep you don&#39;t mind, but I looked at all of the pics - great job...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 04:50:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336902,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:52:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336900:date=Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;49 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336900\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336829:date=Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336829\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Cheryl - ...I&#39;m sure Greg would love the glitter - I know Tony would  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />You ladies may be on to something....body glitter.  Think it would sell? <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Sorry Kevin, but that idea has already been taken.  I buy it at Bath &amp; Body Works, it is mixed in with my Moonlight Path body spray...<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 04:52:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336903,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 04:53:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336902:date=Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;52 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;52 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336902\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336900:date=Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;49 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 2 2008, 07&#58;49 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336900\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=336829:date=Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 2 2008, 04&#58;38 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336829\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Cheryl - ...I&#39;m sure Greg would love the glitter - I know Tony would  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />You ladies may be on to something....body glitter.  Think it would sell? <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Sorry Kevin, but that idea has already been taken.  I buy it at Bath &amp; Body Works, it is mixed in with my Moonlight Path body spray...<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Dang it.  A day late and a dollar short.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-03 04:53:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336909,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 05:41:17',NULL,'','Just sort of had the blahs today. I guess it&#39;s the dreary weather getting to me.<br /><br />DH came home with the news that they may be forced to take a vacation week the first week of Jan., especially if they don&#39;t get the bailout. So guess what I started doing online......looking at cruises (shhhh...don&#39;t tell him). There are alot of good deals out there especially if we drive to a port. NYC is about 12 hours away&#33; It did make me feel better just browsing. We&#39;ve been taking a cruise (or going some place warm - Key West) every Feb. or Mar. since 2002. I&#39;m really going to miss it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Tuesday</b> - beautiful light display&#33; Thanks for sharing&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I haven&#39;t started on my Christmas cards either...and I usually have them mailed by now. I wonder if people are going to trim their card list. <br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - how was your &quot;breakfast&quot;? Sounded yummy to 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 /><b>Rose</b> - good job on the shopping&#33;&#33; I went to Kohl&#39;s this morning because they were having a big sale today and I ended up just buying stuff for myself. Oh well....tomorrow&#39;s another day.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-03 05:41:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336911,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 09:05:26',NULL,'','Wow, it sure is quiet here tonight.  Where&#39;d everyone go?  Hey Deb, what do you think of the Y &amp; R?  Wonder what Gloria and Jeff are going to do now that they know Jack has doubled crossed them.  I am already so sick of the Marge thing.  And Rose, how about AMC - I am just watching today&#39;s episode now and Jake is confronting Brot.  Well, back to my soaps since there is no one here to chat with....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 09:05:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336916,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 12:11:23',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...<br /><br />Boy...you guys are all making me nervous with all the shopping and decorating you have done already.  I thought I had lots of time, yet.   <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 /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Thank you all sooo much for the prayers for Marc<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->...They put off his immunotherapy because of infection, so he&#39;s on a heavy duty antibiotic first.  He&#39;s doing well, and is in good spirits. I&#39;m trying to talk him into putting up the tree and lights so I can decorate it.  <br /><br />We usually put sparkly blue garland around the downstairs great room, and also the fireplace there, too.  So if he does that then I can get everything else done.  I do all the decorating of the tree and put out all the other decorations.  I need to make my shopping list and get busy on that.  It&#39;s been so cold here that I haven&#39;t really wanted to go out much.  This has been a cold Fall...which will make it seem like a much longer winter unless we have a break of warmer weather soon.  We may have snow tomorrow.  Nothing big&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Happy early birthday to TJ&#33;&#33;  They will get Marc started on the therapy when the infection clears.  Hope you and Jim have a wonderful cruise.  We did the Panama Canal a few years back and it was great.<br /><br />Shaunna...glad you&#39;re feeling better.  If you get heartburn a lot I would check with the doctor...maybe you have acid reflux problems.  <br /><br />Rose...you are doing great with your shopping. I usually love shopping the Malls at Christmas time (if I&#39;m feeling good and not rushed) but may do a bit of shopping online this year.<br /><br />Deb...hope your arthritis and feet will be feeling better soon&#33;<br /><br />James...good luck on the house you are looking at&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...so glad you made it home safely...hope Sharon is feeling better&#33;<br /><br />Chris...congratulations on your son&#39;s new job&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...the fried ravioli sounds good...we usually have friends over for New Year&#39;s Eve, and I make appetizers...I think I will try them.<br /><br />Tuesday...your home looks lovely.  Beautiful decorations&#33;<br /><br />Sorry if I don&#39;t mention everyone...it&#39;s 4:10 AM, and I&#39;m falling asleep at the computer...LOL   <br /><br />Thanks again for the prayers&#33;<br /><br />Hope all my Cruise Crazie friends have a wonderful day&#33;&#33;&#33;  Stay warm&#33;<br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-03 12:11:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336917,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 13:08:10',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#556B2F--><span style=\"color:#556B2F\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><b>WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3RD</b></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br />Good morning Crazies.   Today is the day&#33;  I have a million things to do but they will all get done and tomorrow morning we will be heading to Roanoke Rapids, NC. our first stop on our trip to Miami.   Jim &amp; I are so ready for this vacation.<br /><br />  Today I have to get a manicure and pedicure then on to  an appointment at a brand new salon with a new hair stylist to get my haircut.   Do I like to live dangerously or not?   After that I may have to stop at the grocery store to get some brown paper bags to wear over my head for the next 2 weeks, depending on how my hair looks.   Packing is done, house is clean, banking is taken care of and I think we are really ready.  The house is all ready for Christmas when we get back.    No time to bake Christmas cookies, but I don&#39;t like baking anyway.   <br /><br />Shari - sorry to hear that Marc has an infection.  I hope it clears quickly and he can put those treatments behind him.   <br /><br />Tuesday - your home looks lovely.   Thanks for posting the picture.<br /><br />Deb - hope your blahs are over quickly.   I think this weather has a lot of people down.    A day or two isn&#39;t bad but day after day really gets to you.   Come by here and visit for a bit.   <br /><br />Rose - For the longest time I thought Wally World was an amusement park.   I couldn&#39;t figure out where everyone around here was heading every day, especially the &quot;older&quot; folks.   lol<br /><br />My mind is reeling with things to do so I think I&#39;ll get to my list and come back later and chat some more.   <br /><br />Make today special.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-03 13:08:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336926,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 14:59:41',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />MaryLou and Jim, I wish you a wonderful cruise, I know you are excited.<br /><br />Shari, so sorry to hear about Marc’s infection.  I hope the meds work and he feels better soon.<br /><br />Tuesday, what beautiful decorations, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Deb, I hope you are feeling better today.<br /> <br /><br />To Joey, Cheryl, James, Robert, Steve, Kevin, Shaunna, Ed, Sue, Chris, Tonia, Rose, Howard, Keith, Joe, Jackie, Jason and Cheryl, Jenn, Falina and any other Crazies I may have inadvertently forgotten, have a fabulous day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-03 14:59:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336950,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 15:27:15',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br /><br />MaryLou just a quick line in case I dont get online later.<br /><br />Have a really wonderful cruise, I look forward to hearing all about it, I am totally envious<br /><br />Both of you take care','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-03 15:27:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336951,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 15:27:47',NULL,'','MaryLou....Have a great time on your cruise.  Don&#39;t forget to pack all those electronic gadgets you were charging&#33;<br /><br />Tuesday...Your house looks great.  That&#39;s a lot of work&#33;<br /><br />Speaking of work, that&#39;s where I am and had better get busy.  Have a great day eveyone&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-03 15:27:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336974,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 15:41:44',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Happy Hump Day&#33; Off to the post office today to get stamps and mail out my Christmas gifts as well as several stores for gifts. <br /><br />Marylou lucky you&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; 1 more sleep and your on your way. Don’t forget the coffee&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Didn’t care for the Panamanian coffee but the Costa Rican and Columbian was the best&#33; Are you taking Lee’s tour? I bought the coffee bean with the emerald in it and I love it&#33;<br />Hope your hair comes out terrific&#33;<br /><br />Deb I trimmed my card list this year by a couple. I’d love to do more but some of these people have sent us cards since we got married. Shopping for yourself if fun……hope your shopping goes well today.<br /><br />Cheryl as far as AMC…….I hope this Annie thing ends soon, I’m so over her&#33; Poor Jake…..loses his wife and now his girlfriend? I wish David hadn’t come back.<br /><br />Shari, sorry to hear about Marc’s infection, hope the antibiotics kick in quickly and he can continue his treatment. Hope  your taking some time for yourself too.<br /><br />Shaunna I’m you today……..gottarun&#33; LOL<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day………back later.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-03 15:41:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336976,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 15:45:50',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Nothing new here.  So far Stuart has left the tree alone.  Keeping my fingers crossed.  All the animals are getting along fine now.  Even Gizzy is being tolerant.  Taking Friday off and going Christmas shopping with dd.  Saturday I have lunch date with some gals from the school I used to work at.  Looking forward to it.<br /><br />MaryLou I bet you are just so excited, I know I would be.  Have fun today and safe travels tomorrow.<br /><br />Shari sorry to hear Marc has an infection.  Hope the medicine kicks in and then he get his other treatments done.  Have fun decorating.<br /><br />Tuesday nice outside decorations.  Thanks for sharing.  We don&#39;t do much outside....just outside lights on the house and some lighted garland on the front porch with a big red bow.<br /><br />Deb hope you feel better today.  I get those kinds of days myself.  <br /><br />Rose can&#39;t remember did you get all your decorating done?<br /><br />Cheryl how many trees do you put up?  I know you said how many in another post but I can&#39;t remember.<br /><br />Andrea nice to see you posting again.  How&#39;s the family doing?<br /><br />Good morning to.....Carmen, James, Steve, Jenn, Shaunna, Jackie, Kevin, Martha, Tonia, Sue, Ed, Chris, Joey(miss you), and anyone else I may have missed.<br /><br />Will try to get back before work.  Everyone have a great day.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-03 15:45:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(336981,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 15:49:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=336897:date=Dec 2 2008, 10&#58;25 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 2 2008, 10&#58;25 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=336897\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Very nice Tuesday.<br />Steve and Shaunna Wally World meant Walmart.....not Disney. Haven&#39;t been there in years&#33; LOL<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />If your Wally World is like ours (mostly super centers around here) you might as well be at Disney World.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /><br /><br /><br />Good Morning&#33;<br /><br />Heartburn is better.  Yep...thanks Shari...have reflux problems but the prescription usually always takes care of it.  Sometimes I accidentally get to feeling so good I miss doses.  Then occasionally it just flares up really bad.  I will be going in for it in the upcoming months if it doesn&#39;t get much better.  It&#39;s really a trivial thing....I just moan a lot about it..    I do hope Marc&#39;s infection clears so he can start on his treatment.  <br /><br />MaryLou...my gosh you are indeed a VERY BRAVE woman.  If you wear the bags, we want pictures&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Tuesday your house looks great&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Morning to everyone&#33;    <br /><br />Yep..Rose...gottarun too&#33;&#33; <br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-03 15:49:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337020,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 16:26:28',NULL,'','<b><i>Good morning CruiseCrazies&#33; It&#39;s been a hectic week, however things are starting to settle down. We survived taking our three teenage grand kids to the mall Monday night to pick out their gifts. It was a little surprising how slow it was. I guess they may need a bailout. Just keep those printing presses running&#33;<br />For those not feeling well--GET WELL SOON&#33; Shari, tell Marc to hang in there&#33;<br />Rita has joined the walking wounded as she tipped over while standing on one of our tall dining table stools to put ornaments on the tree. She fell and hurt her knee and calf muscle. She was darn lucky she didn&#39;t break a bone. It hasn&#39;t really slowed her down any as she finished putting up all the decorations. I finished the outside. I also put lights and a tree on our gazebo.<br />We are in the count down mode for our cruise with Rose and Howie. With all the Christmas dinners, dances, and grand kids school programs, this cruise will be our time to kick back and relax&#33;<br />Have a great hump day&#33;</i></b>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-03 16:26:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337024,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 16:33:52',NULL,'','A very Good Morning to everyone. It is 35 degrees today and cloudy. We are still hoping for good news re the home we like in Nova Scotia. Basically we have &#39;sold&#39; our home here but must find somewhere else to live by Feb: 1st. The new homeowners would move in around the middle of March or earlier.So we are in regular contact with our real estate agent in NS, gently pushing him to further the news on the home we like and also to find other possible houses which may be suitable for our needs. It&#39;s all go&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-03 16:33:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337039,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 17:22:43',NULL,'','MaryLou - it has finally arrived girl.... how exciting, have a safe trip down and enjoy every moment.  Will you be checking in while you are away?<br /><br />Tuesday - love the photo, my goodness you go all out with your outdoor decorations.... so pretty&#33;<br /><br />Shari - good to hear that you have Marc to help you with the decorating..... hope his antibiotic goes to work for him soon.<br /><br />Anyone else here going to watch the new show &quot;Secret Millionaires&quot; tonight?<br /><br />Well it&#39;s my turn to visit Wally World.... see ya later...','zebra','zebra','2008-12-03 17:22:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337053,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 18:08:14',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33; I’m feeling better today. At least the sun is out&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> – Yeah, I’m kind of getting tired of the ‘Marge’ thing also on Y &amp; R.  I don’t really like Gloria &amp; Jeff and Jack but I love that Jill is getting hers….<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> – I hope Marc’s infection clears up soon. <br />Don’t feel bad about not having your decorations done yet. I  don’t either….I’ve barely gotten started.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> – So, you’re all ready?&#33; I’m soooo jealous but happy for you too&#33; A Panama Canal cruise is one we long to take&#33; Hope your haircut turns out good – you can’t see very well through those holes in a paper bag-LOL&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> – glad your animals are getting along OK. Do Jack and Cece play together?<br /><br />A big HELLO to Rose, Shaunna, Chris, James, Jackie, Andrea, Sue, Jenn, Keith, Steve, Robert, Kevin, Carmen and all other CRAZIES out there&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-03 18:08:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337054,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 18:12:24',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />it was little cold  and  windy when I took Pappy out <br />i am getting the tree today cuz the forecast of rest of week says more snow so i decide to get the tree today..<br />i am going to get new computer soon a new laptop  my old one is beginning to wore out.. <br />can&#39;t wait to get new one..<br /><br />so i better get ready to get the tree   have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-03 18:12:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337062,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 19:43:28',NULL,'','Good morning all.  A cold, gloomy day here in the Rocky Mountains.  We were forecast for several inches of snow today but as of yet, I haven&#39;t seen a thing.  I kind of wish itt would snow - I do not drive in bad weather and as Weds. are my day to keep Scotty until his dad gets off work at 8:00, I will have to drive the 40 minutes each way to get him at school.  If it snows, my son will take a break from work and go pick him up and bring him to me.  Well, I have the laundry going and I need to get in the kitchen and get the meatballs going in a few minutes.  Mary Lou, wishing you the best cruise ever.  Hope you and Jim have a romantic and relaxing time.  Rose, I so agree about David.  I wish someone would kill him and get it over with&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, better get busy - be back later.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 19:43:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337065,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 20:08:11',NULL,'','Falina, forgot to answer your question.  I normally do 2 trees, one int he formal living room and one in the fmaily room.  The one int he family room is a western themed tree, with all red lights and I use rope instead of garland or beading.  All the ornaments are cowboy themed, such as little boots and cowboy hats, cactus, horses, etc.  I made the tree skirt out of red bandanas and I really do love the way the whole thing looks when completed but I just do not think I am going to get around to it this year.  Greg and I did 10 boxes for Operation Christmas Child this year and I decided that I am going to start looking for things all year round and hopefully do at least 20 for next year.  I also plan to get Scotty more involved with shopping for the things and helping my pack the boxes and explaining to him that they are for children who do not get Christmas presents like he and all of his friends do.  Well, back to work....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 20:08:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337067,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 20:45:28',NULL,'','Jackie - I plan on checking in from the road when I have a chance and will most likely check in a few times during the cruise, depending on the connections I can get.    <br /><br />Deb - I couldn&#39;t be any more ready.    Just have to put the locks on our bags and we are all set.   <br /><br />James - hope you get good news soon on the NS house.  What an exciting time this is for you and Donna.<br /><br />Sue - have fun getting your tree.<br /><br />Keith - sending get well wishes to Rita.   Hope she is doing better.   You are right, she is lucky she did not break anything.<br /><br />Falina - I&#39;m glad all your little animals have decided to co-exist and are getting along.<br /><br />Shaunna - glad the AR is better today.     <br /><br />Rose - thanks for the tip on the coffee.   Yes, we are touring with Lee and looking forward to it.<br /><br />My haircut is too short but I will survive.   Jim just came in for lunch and said &quot;I thought you were going to get your hair done today.&quot;   He may not survive&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Time to get back to cleaning house.    Just about finished but want to change all the beds before I leave.<br /><br />Be back later.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-03 20:45:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337069,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 21:02:10',NULL,'','As I was getting out my crock pot liner bag to simmer my meatballs and sauce all day, I remembered that last week, someone commented that they had never heard of the liner bags and asked where you get them.  I never answered that question, so whoever it was, you can get them anywhere.  I usually pick them up at WalMart or at the grocery store - they are with the turkey cooking bags, aluminum foil, baggies, etc.  The ones I am using now, I bought at Bed Bath &amp; Beyond as they had an 8 pack for 4.99 but I normally just buy the Reynolds brand at the store.  I never use my crockpot without them.  I talked to my son and he is going to pick Scotty up and bring him to me.  It isn&#39;t snowing yet but it forceast to start anytime and as it is 22 degrees, I welcome the chance to just stay cooped up in the house...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 21:02:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337073,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 21:14:52',NULL,'','Cheryl - thanks for the info on the crock pot bags.   I hadn&#39;t asked but they sound like a terrific time saver.   <br /><br />I would like any information you can give me about Operation Christmas Child.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-03 21:14:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337074,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 21:25:33',NULL,'','Mary Lou, Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan&#39;s Purse, which is run by Franklin Graham.  They collect shoe boxes that are for either a boy or a girl.  You fill your box with little goodies, toys, personal items, candies, etc. for the child and they are sent to countries where the children have absolutely nothing, along with a message of hope and love.  You can check in your area and see where they collect them.  Our church does it, so we just take them to the church and they deliver them to Samaritan&#39;s Purse.  The church did over 10,000 boxes this year.  Franklin Graham is here in Denver to oversee the packing up of the boxes today.  Here is a link to their website:<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/</a>','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-03 21:25:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337075,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 21:41:31',NULL,'','Thanks again Cheryl.   We are always looking for something to do for others , especially at this time of the year.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-03 21:41:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337100,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-03 22:55:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337069:date=Dec 3 2008, 02&#58;02 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 3 2008, 02&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337069\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->As I was getting out my crock pot liner bag to simmer my meatballs and sauce all day, I remembered that last week, someone commented that they had never heard of the liner bags and asked where you get them.  I never answered that question, so whoever it was, you can get them anywhere.  I usually pick them up at WalMart or at the grocery store - they are with the turkey cooking bags, aluminum foil, baggies, etc.  The ones I am using now, I bought at Bed Bath &amp; Beyond as they had an 8 pack for 4.99 but I normally just buy the Reynolds brand at the store.  I never use my crockpot without them.  I talked to my son and he is going to pick Scotty up and bring him to me.  It isn&#39;t snowing yet but it forceast to start anytime and as it is 22 degrees, I welcome the chance to just stay cooped up in the house...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />It was me, thanks Cheryl&#33; I&#39;ll have to check the store for them........no heavy clean-up sounds great&#33;<br /><br />Keith I&#39;m counting the moments.......hope Rita is doing better today.<br /><br />Shuanna my gottarun wasn&#39;t so good today......lots of running no gifts to show for it.<br /><br />Jackie hope your trip to Walmart was as good as mine yesterday.<br /><br />Marylou, your hair will grow back.....at least it wasn&#39;t a total horror. Don&#39;t kill Jim.......you paid his cruise fare and he&#39;s driving&#33; LOL You&#39;ll love Lee&#39;s tour........he usually takes you shopping first so no crowds&#33; Wish I was going too&#33;<br /><br />Deb glad your better today.<br /><br />I must rant........mailed my packages at the post office today......Paid 13 for a toy for my great nephew and it cost &#036;13 to mail it&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Yikes&#33; When did the postage rates go this high?? If I sent it 5-6 days it would have only been a couple of &#036;&#036;&#036; less. If he wasn&#39;t a baby I wouldn&#39;t have gone through the hassle.......next year I find a bill to ship to store&#33; I hate the post office&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Didn&#39;t get any gifts today........Deb everything I bought was for me, LOL&#33; I&#39;m tired of shopping, someone want to get my last few things?<br /><br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-03 22:55:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337118,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 02:07:16',NULL,'','<b>Hey, did anybody else have a problem connecting in the last hour? I kept trying to get on and it kept coming up with some kind of connection error.</b><br /><br />I decided not to go shopping today but I have to go tomorrow. Rose - isn&#39;t it fun getting goodies for yourself?-LOL&#33;<br />I just decided to stay home and pay some bills and balance the checkbook-YIKES&#33;....not my idea of a good time <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 />Rose-it <i>is</i> unbelievable how much postage is but what&#39;s really outrageous is UPS or FedEx. We draw names in our family (except for the kids) and only my brother and SIL live out of state. I kind of secretly wish that DH or I don&#39;t draw their names......no I didn&#39;t say 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\" /> <br /><br />Well gotta go pick up DS from his class....in the rain.<br /><br />Later....','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-04 02:07:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337119,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 02:15:55',NULL,'','Deb, I too kept getting the error message, so it wasn&#39;t just you.  My computer seems to have picked up a vorus so I am running scanning programs and will be back later...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 02:15:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337120,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 02:31:22',NULL,'','Yes I got the error message as well.<br /><br />Rose - gift cards used to be the best plan to send to those far away..... what do we do now with businesses going out of business?? Yes mailing costs are outrageous.  I think the best thing is to buy something online and have them send it to the recipient - that would save the shipping/mailing cost.<br />My WalMart trip was just fine today thanks, I also wasn&#39;t able to get any inspiration for gifts though..... so onward and forward for me&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Debbie - I also did the bill paying and check book reconciliation .... YUCK&#33;   YUCK&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-04 02:31:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337125,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 03:52:04',NULL,'','It&#39;s cold&#33;   How many days till spring?  Our fearless weather forecasters nailed it today.  They called for snow this afternoon and they were right.  Snowed for at least 10 minutes&#33; <br /><br />Tomorrow is prep day for colonoscopy #4.  I don&#39;t mind the procedure but the day before isn&#39;t much fun.  Shouldn&#39;t complain, it use to be a two day prep.  The procedure is scheduled for 7:30AM Friday and since I will get a general I can&#39;t drive.  Won&#39;t be able to go to work.  What a shame&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /><br /><br />Rose...Now you know why we buy all out out of town presents on line and they ship&#33;  I had your shock a couple of years ago and said never again.  Shippin is rediculous.<br /><br />Gramps got a bill today for his Plan D medication.  It nearly doubled in price so better get shopping for another plan.  Probably won&#39;t find anything much cheaper but will check.<br /><br />Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-04 03:52:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337135,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 04:11:39',NULL,'','Quick stop in..........Marylou have a marvelous time&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-04 04:11:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337139,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 04:35:28',NULL,'','Watching &quot;The Secret Millionaire&quot; at the moment - what an awesome show&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-04 04:35:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337159,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 05:25:07',NULL,'','I just watched &quot;Jon &amp; Kate Plus 8&quot;. I love that show. I think it was a rerun bun I&#39;d never seen it before.<br /><br />Tomorrow (after I drop off DS) I have a Podiatrist appt.. Last time I went he gave me these anti-inflamatory pills because of my newly developed arthritis in my right foot and said, &quot;These will do the trick&quot;.....NOT&#33; Now, it&#39;s not only still bad in my right foot but I think it&#39;s also developed in my left foot. I&#39;m curious to see what he says.<br />Then I&#39;m going grocery and Christmas shopping and possible out to lunch.<br /><br />It&#39;s funny - now DS is getting antsy for a cruise too. He&#39;s a now a member of the Crown &amp; Anchor (RCI) and he&#39;s been getting emails on good deals. Now if we could only talk DH into it we&#39;re set <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  <br /><br />I hope everybody&#39;s having a great evening&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-04 05:25:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337160,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 05:46:02',NULL,'','Evening all - busy day - lunch with Red Hat Santa - had a great time but it is tiring - will be off the bed early .  I&#39;m getting old&#33;<br /><br /><br />Then when I got home Hugh had the inflatables blown up so it took a couple of hours to get them all sorted - looks very festive out there.<br /><br />Off to play some games for a bit.<br /><br /><br />Have a super evening and and even better tomorrow :o)','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-04 05:46:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337162,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 06:03:26',NULL,'','<b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style=\"color:#0000FF\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->GOOD NIGHT everybody&#33;&#33; <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-04 06:03:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337169,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 08:20:39',NULL,'','Hurray, I am back online.  I got an email notice today from Facebook that one of my friends had sent me a message.  The message said something about &quot;someone posted this video of you on YouTube, thought you would want to know&quot;.  Of course I wanted to see what it was, so tried to open the link.  Turns out it is a very nasty virus.  I said earlier that I was running some scanning software - after which my computer completely crashed.  Poor Greg, aftre dealing with all the crap at work all day, he had to come home and spend 5 hours cleaning up and restoring my laptop.  I just now got back online only to find it is very quiet here tonight.  I emailed my friend to see if she even sent it or it got into her Facebook acct. and sent the notice to all her contacts.  I know a lot of people got it because after Greg restored my computer, I had emails from a lot of her friends saying &quot;do not open this&quot;.  I did solve the problem of what to get Greg for Christmas.  When I got my new 30G color video iPod last year, he tool my old Shuffle.  It only holds 240 songs and you cannot pick the order to play them in and it does not have any display.  I bought him a new iPod that holds 7000 songs and also has the color video.  I also got him an ionizer for his truck.  He smokes his cigars in there and it always stinks to me even though he says he can&#39;t smell it.  Even at 49 yrs. old, he hides his cigars and his beer from his parents, who would be very upset with him, so everytime they come out for a visit, he has to do a major airing out and cleaning of the interior of the truck, so he can just plug this in and it is supposed to take care of it.  I ordered the iPod from Amazon and the Ionizer from Brookstone so hopefully they will arrive in plenty of time.  It was cold here today - we actually had a high of 34 degrees today, but that actually happened at 12:01 a.m.  It was almost 70 yesterday so our high temps fell during the night.  It was in the low 20&#39;s most of the day.  Supposed to get another 2-4 inches of snow tonorrow so I will be couped up in the house again, but I do not mind at all.  Well, off to surf the net for a bit and then watch my soaps...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 08:20:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337175,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 11:09:19',NULL,'','Hello all, hope you are all well.<br /><br />I keep meaning to ask but what is all this red hat about, I have not got a clue. The hump day has got me totally stumped as well.<br /><br />Hey Debbie- you will have to join us on our RCI cruise next year, i&#39;m sure your DH and I could manage two or three continental beers at a push.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-04 11:09:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337177,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 12:00:11',NULL,'','Well, it is 5:00 eastern time, so I bet Mary Lou is up and about and ready to set out on her adventure.  Bon Voyage Mary Lou and Jim.  Chris, the Red Hatters are a group of women - aged 50 and over who get together for fun and frolicking.  They wear red hats and purple outfits.  My sister in law is a red hatter and I have seen some outrageous pics of their outings....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 12:00:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337178,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 12:12:26',NULL,'','Hi Cheryl, thanks for the answer.<br /><br /> So let me get it right are you saying then that it would normally be the red hats who would frequent what the English would call the grab a granny clubs/pubs for fun and frollicks, or have I got the wrong end of the stick. <br />Or is it a charitable institution with outings to the casinos, bingo and the suchlike. A bit like the womens institute in the UK.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-04 12:12:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337179,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 12:18:18',NULL,'','Hump day has still got me though. In England a hump isnt just something on a camels back.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-04 12:18:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337180,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 12:26:49',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Went to the grocery store today and thought it was the middle of January.  It only reached a high of 12 above, and we had winds of around 20 MPH.  So glad I wore a hat and gloves. Yikes&#33;  It may snow tomorrow and warm up to a high of 20, but it&#39;s supposed to drop to 5 degrees above at night, and I&#39;m going to a movie with a friend tomorrow evening.  I&#39;m getting to be a wimp in my old age.  I hate to go out in the cold weather.  LOL  If that were the case, though, I would be in all winter.  LOL  Wish we could afford a winter home in Florida and come back here in the Spring and Summer.   Think I would miss my family though. <br /><br />Mary Lou...one good thing when they cut the hair too short...it does grows back, just takes awhile sometimes.    You&#39;ll probably like it for the Panama Canal cruise...it should be hot there.  Hope you have a wonderful cruise.  Thanks for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Carmen...hope everything is going well at work, and your back is doing well.  Thanks for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Chris...hump day is Wednesday...the middle of the work week...it means we have made it half way through.  Hope Kath is doing well with her diet.  I need to do that, too, but don&#39;t think I could do the liquid one.<br /><br />Steve...hope all goes well with the colonoscopy.  I only had one, about 5 years ago, and I was awake.  Only had a mild tranquilizer.  I didn&#39;t know that they give you general anesthesia today.  Had an endoscopy the same day...down one end and up the other.  LOL<br /><br />Rose...know you are tired out from all the shopping, but isn&#39;t it a good feeling to be almost done?  I have yet to get started.  I hope our weather holds up.  Thank you for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Falina...that&#39;s so great that all your animals are getting along...and leaving the tree alone.  When my kitties were younger they liked to bat at the ornaments.  Now they just like to lay under the tree.  Makes it hard to put presents there, though.  lol  Thank you for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Shaunna...glad your reflux is better.  I do that, too, I feel better and then don&#39;t take the meds and have troubles again.<br /><br />Keith...I&#39;m so sorry to hear about Rita&#39;s fall.  It is good that she didn&#39;t break anything.  Hope she is feeling better real soon.  Thanks for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />James...hope all works out for the house.<br /><br />Jackie...thanks for that info on the gift cards.  I see them at lots of stores this year and was thinking of getting a few of them,  Now I will check into things before I buy...if I buy.  I forgot about that show...&quot;Secret Millionaire.&quot;  I did want to check it out.  Thanks for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Debbie...hope they can get you something that helps your feet.  Hope you can talk DH into that cruise.  Thanks for the good wishes for Marc.<br /><br />Sue...hope you find a nice tree.  Congratulations on the computer&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you had a nice day with Scotty.  It&#39;s always nice to be inside when the weather is cold or snowing.  So sorry about that virus.  It sounds like it was a bad one.    That&#39;s so nice of you and Greg to help with Operation Christmas Child.  I haven&#39;t heard of that one, but we do help out with one from church and we support a child every month in another program  It&#39;s a great feeling to be able to help... even though we can&#39;t help everyone, we can help some.<br /><br />Jen...I was wondering what those inflatables were, and I just saw one today.  Someone had one in their front yard, and it had a santa and reindeer (I think) in it.  Kind of neat&#33;<br /><br />Hi to all our Cruise Crazies&#33;  Stay warm&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-04 12:26:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337181,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 13:03:10',NULL,'','<div align=\'center\'><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><u><b>THURSDAY - DECEMBER 4TH</b></u><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></div><br /><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   Well after 17 months of planning, it is finally here.   We should be on the road by 10AM at the latest.   All is ready, just have to put the luggage straps on and load the car.    We are so ready for this vacation.    I will check in as we travel south, expect to arrive in Miami on Saturday evening and are staying at the Holiday Inn across from the Bayside Market.   Thank you all for your kind good wishes.   I look forward to meeting Martha on board as well as Peggy who both post here at Crazies.  I have met Peggy before but never met Martha a look forward to it.   Crazie is all packed and ready for some fun.<br /><br />Cheryl - you are so right, have been up for some time already.   Did not get a lot of sleep last night, couldn&#39;t turn off my brain.  &quot;Did I remember this, that or the other thing&quot;  Emptied the  dishwasher, ran a last load of wash and just waiting for Jim to get up and get moving.    I briefly considered vacuuming, but thought that would be a bit mean.   lol<br /><br />Chris - Hump day is Wednesday here across the pond.   Middle of the week and all down-hill to the weekend.    As for Red Hatters, Cheryl is right it is an organization for &quot;mature&quot; women over 50 and depending on which group you belong to they go on all kinds of trips, (casinos, etc.) and generally just have a great time.   Jenn is our Red Hatter here so she can explain better.   Jenn is from British Columbia so it is not just a US thing.<br /><br />Time to go put on the luggage straps - Jim just got up and I have to go quick make the bed before he decides to go back to bed.   I am so mean&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll check in before we leave.    Keep the dock going while I&#39;m away.   First one up gets the job.   <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-04 13:03:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337188,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 13:36:55',NULL,'','Mary Lou, I am very excited for you, but will admit I am also a bit envious.  We last sailed 13 months ago today and the next one is 10 1/2 months out.  How exiting for you that after all this time, it is finally here.  Tell Martha hello for me.  Well, I am never the first one up, but am sometimes the last one up so if that happens, I wil be happy to start the Dock in those cases.  Well, think I will do a few more things and then turn in - if I make it into bed by 5:00 a.m., I only have to listen to Greg snore for 2 hours before he gets up&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 13:36:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337189,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 13:39:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337179:date=Dec 4 2008, 03&#58;18 AM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 4 2008, 03&#58;18 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337179\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hump day has still got me though. In England a hump isnt just something on a camels back.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Chris, are you referring to the same way that a dog humps your leg?  When I was a kid, we referred to &quot;humping&quot; as something we shouldn&#39;t do until we were married...<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 13:39:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337190,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 13:50:00',NULL,'','Hi again Cheryl,<br /><br />Yeah hump has the same marital implication over here. I thought it was too good to be true to have a day totally devoted to it','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-04 13:50:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337191,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 14:32:10',NULL,'','Have a great trip MaryLou, we miss you already.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-04 14:32:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337225,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 15:21:11',NULL,'','<b>MarY Lou when you get to Miami youll probably look over and Jim wont be  in the car <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> LOL&#33;&#33; Have a safe trip and a Great Cruise&#33; Good morning Everyone&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-04 15:21:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337226,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 15:36:56',NULL,'','MaryLou....Have a great trip.  This one has been a long time getting here.  Enjoy every minute.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-04 15:36:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337238,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 16:29:47',NULL,'','Greetings everyone from Montreal where it is wet and 37 F. Last night my wife and I went to the Bell Center in downtown Montreal to see a terrific musical extravaganza by The Trans Siberian Orchestra.Have any of you seen this group? There are two groups actually. One plays Western U.S.A. and Canada whilst the other group play the Eastern side. The group are not European but mostly American. The 1st half of their show is a partly narrated story of Xmas. The 2nd half is not for the feint of heart&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Incredible laser and light show accompanies the  rock music which I must admit was not always to my liking&#33;&#33; (getting old y&#39;see) However by and large it was a most enjoyable night out as we rarely go into downtown Montreal.<br />Have a great day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-04 16:29:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337242,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 17:13:50',NULL,'','MaryLou, you and Jim have a safe trip to Miami and a great cruise.  I am totally jealous but happy for you.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-04 17:13:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337243,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 17:20:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337190:date=Dec 4 2008, 06&#58;50 AM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 4 2008, 06&#58;50 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337190\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Yeah hump has the same marital implication over here. I thought it was too good to be true to have a day totally devoted to it<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Chris, Tony would love that to be true..... whooppeee  here comes Wednesday  <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 />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-04 17:20:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337263,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 18:01:55',NULL,'','I watched the double header &quot;Secret Millionaire&quot; last night - I couldn&#39;t stop crying... it sure restores one&#39;s faith in humanity.  So great to see how these Millionaires who had no idea how the poor live... were so moved by the poor&#39;s circumstances and blessed them overwhelmingly with their own finances.  One guy gave 3 different people in need &#036;100,000 each.  Love the show&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well today is a scrap booking day.... just a laid back day with nothing much to do.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-04 18:01:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337264,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 18:02:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337238:date=Dec 4 2008, 09&#58;29 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Dec 4 2008, 09&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337238\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Greetings everyone from Montreal where it is wet and 37 F. Last night my wife and I went to the Bell Center in downtown Montreal to see a terrific musical extravaganza by The Trans Siberian Orchestra.Have any of you seen this group? There are two groups actually. One plays Western U.S.A. and Canada whilst the other group play the Eastern side. The group are not European but mostly American. The 1st half of their show is a partly narrated story of Xmas. The 2nd half is not for the feint of heart&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Incredible laser and light show accompanies the  rock music which I must admit was not always to my liking&#33;&#33; (getting old y&#39;see) However by and large it was a most enjoyable night out as we rarely go into downtown Montreal.<br />Have a great day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I have the song, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24, by them on my iPod  – love it.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-04 18:02:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337271,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 18:17:08',NULL,'','good morning almost ha <br />took Pappy out and i am going to help mom picking the tree  as i already got so i am taking her to same place where i got my tree cuz that place have good choice of trees. my brother just order my new laptop and i am senting money to him tomorrow. So i am getting excited about getting it for christmas heh<br />i can’t image not having good night sleep before cruise  i did not have good night sleep for about 2 days before cruise  my mind was on the cruise and then after cruise my body feel i am floating on water heh.<br />my friend and i are might look at a 2010 cruise in fla or have vacation there while we are attending our friend birthday party that we are inviting to. As we are going to florida for the party and we decide to stay for a week for a vacation.<br /><br /><br />oh Cheryl  i do have facebook  thanks for the warning about the video  and  i will watch out for that then delete it <br /><br />have great trip Mary lou and i hope you enjoyed the cruise  smile <br /><br />Debbie  sound like we will have more snow coming <br /><br />have good day everyone  seems like i am having busy day with mother','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-04 18:17:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337309,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 19:20:19',NULL,'','Good morning everybody,<br /><br />cold here...need to go to town and i don&#39;t wanna.  nothing new LOL<br /><br />MaryLou - have a safe and fabulous cruise&#33;  I can&#39;t wait for my upcoming cruise, I know&#33;<br /><br />I need to run...<br /><br />HI to everybody and Have a good day  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-04 19:20:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337310,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 19:27:54',NULL,'','Good morning/afternoon everybody&#33;<br /><br />I went to my Podiatrist this morning. He ended up giving me some orthotic inserts for my shoes. I went grocery shopping afterwards and I must say my feet aren&#39;t as sore as they would normally be. Maybe these inserts will do the trick <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 />Yeah, <b>Sue</b> - more snow. It keeps flurrying off and on here but nothing&#39;s sticking. I guess this morning there were some accidents on the freeways because of ice on the roadways.<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=337175:date=Dec 4 2008, 04&#58;09 AM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 4 2008, 04&#58;09 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337175\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Debbie- you will have to join us on our RCI cruise next year, i&#39;m sure your DH and I could manage two or three continental beers at a push.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Chris</b> - We would love to be on that cruise with you.....and I&#39;m sure DH would hoist a few with you&#33;<br /><br /><b>James</b> - I LOVE Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We have 2 or 3 of their CD&#39;s. I would love to see them in concert&#33;<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - hope Lynda&#39;s better. Almost 10 years ago I was on a step-ladder in out backyard trimming some bushes when I backed down the ladder and missed the last rung and turned my ankle - resulting in an avulsion fracture of my ankle and foot. So glad Lynda&#39;s fall wasn&#39;t serious&#33;<br /><br />A big HELLO to Shari, Mary Lou(happy travels&#33;), Cheryl, Carmen, Jenn, Jackie, Falina, Andrea, Rose, Shaunna and all other CRAZIES&#33;<br />Have a great Thursday&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-04 19:27:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337317,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 20:55:23',NULL,'','Hi all.  I ended up turning on the local news, when it came on at 5:00 a.m. and watching it until 8:00, then I laid down and slept for 3 hours. When Greg came downstairs, I was still sitting here.  I actually never made it upstairs, just slept on the couch, so I still need to go up and make the bed.  It is still snowing - just looked out and would guess we have between 6-8 inces in our yard.  Plan to finish up the decorating today.  I am thinking it will not be quite as elaborate as it usually is - I just cannot get into it and am sick of all the boxes stacked in the formal living room, so think I may just set up the nativity scene and call it a day.  I already have the centerpiece on the coffee table in there and have the piano decorated.  I normally do the kitchen, banisters and bathrooms but I am of a mind to pass on that this year, especially as I am usually sick of it and start taking it down the day after Christmas.  Well, guess I had better get myself moving....<br /><br />Oh, Jackie, we watched The Secret Millionaire too.  When the owners of Raising Cain gave the first people &#036;100,000, I thought they were not going to help the other 2, so I was really surprised when they also gave each of them &#036;100,000.  It was a great show and I too, went thru lots of kleenex.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-04 20:55:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337329,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 21:10:20',NULL,'','Debbie - I have exactly the same problem, sore feet.  I have had a plantar fasciitomy done on my left foot, it&#39;s much better but still gets sore when I stand or walk a lot. Now my right foot has been acting up since we did some hiking in Cape Town up a steep incline - now it looks like I&#39;m going to have to go through all those shots etc for this foot.  I have been wearing my orthotics each day too, they help a bit, but the pain isn&#39;t going away... grrrrrr<br />Hope your orthotics help you.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-04 21:10:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337331,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 21:47:27',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies - another gorgeous day today - more like Spring than winter.<br /><br />A bright yellow sun hanging in the sky - okay - but enough rubbing it in :o)<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/1698845pox41cuw02.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />I have put in an order for Christmas Eve snow - about three inches tee-hee.  To be melted away by boxing day :o)<br /><br /><b>Deb</b> good to hear the orthotics worked <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I&#39;ve haven&#39;t gone as &quot;overboard&quot; as I usually do - but there is still time lol.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - we will miss you but we know you will be enjoying your cruise&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Hump Day - lol.</b>  Right up there with bangers and knocking up in the morning - VBG<br /><br />You all take care in the snow - and don&#39;t worry about me - I will wear sunscreen today <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-04 21:47:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337371,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 22:32:21',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all&#33; Warmer today here in Florida, perfect for me…..mid 70’s. Did my food shopping today and some cleaning and sewing. No crazy running today for me, I think the last 2 days of running finally got to me.<br /><br />Marylou I know you are on the road but I hope you and Jim have a great time&#33; Bon Voyage&#33;<br /><br />Steve hope your colonoscopy goes well. <br /><br />Deb hope the inserts continue to do the trick for you. I think a cruise would be a wonderful idea……maybe you can celebrate something, like birthdays.<br /><br />Cheryl glad Greg was able to sort out your computer problems. <br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=337243:date=Dec 4 2008, 10&#58;20 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 4 2008, 10&#58;20 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337243\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337190:date=Dec 4 2008, 06&#58;50 AM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 4 2008, 06&#58;50 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337190\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Yeah hump has the same marital implication over here. I thought it was too good to be true to have a day totally devoted to it<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Chris, Tony would love that to be true..... whooppeee  here comes Wednesday  <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 />Jackie I think Howie would love Wednesday too&#33; Sorry I missed the Secret Millionaire sounds like a real pick me up. <br /><br />Hi to Chris, Shari, James, Sue, Andrea, Falina, Shaunna, Jenn, Carmen and any of the Crazies I may have missed. Off to do a few things. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-04 22:32:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337376,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-04 23:57:38',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Deb...glad the orthotics help a bit.  I can&#39;t be without mine.  I also have plantar facitis (sp).  When I first had the problems, I had shots of cortisone into the feet,  and the doctor wrapped my feet, and then gave me the orthotics, and said to not be without them.  <br />They felt weird at firt, but now I wouldn&#39;t be without them.  They really help me.  Hope yours will really help you.<br /><br />It&#39;s going down to 5 above zero tonight.  Going out to a movie with one of my best friends.  Think I&#39;ll wear a hat and bundle up.  LOL  Seems too cold for December.<br /><br />Hope you ALL have a wonderful day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-04 23:57:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337384,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 01:37:32',NULL,'','My best friend, Bev, just called me.  Jud&#39;s company has been going thru layyoffs, like most corporations nowadays.  He has been there 30 years and he lost his job today.  Not sure where this will leave our cruise that is in Oct.  Greg and I will still go but not sure about them.  Greg&#39;s company is preparing to go thru major layoffs also - 1 in every 5 employees will lose their jobs, but we have been fortunate to be able to save enough that we would be fine for quite some time if it happens to him.  They do not have that kind of savings and are heavily &quot;extended&quot;.  Greg made the decision many years ago to live debt free and never buy anything if we did not have the cash to do so, and I am thankful for that in the face of the present economy.  I told her to remember that God sees the bigger picture and surely there is something better for them on the horizon...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 01:37:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337385,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 01:42:40',NULL,'','Cheryl, sorry to hear about Jud&#39;s job loss. Such a hard thing to go through at this time of the year. Hope things turn around for them soon. BTW thanks for the slow cooker bags.....tried them for my pot roast tonight and the clean up was a breeze&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-05 01:42:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337390,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 01:47:39',NULL,'','Cheryl, you are an amazing friend - the advice you gave your friend Bev is right on.  It&#39;s unbelievable out there in the workforce right now.  So sorry to hear about Bev&#39;s hubby. I guess none of us are safe.  Both Tony and I wanted to work for this next year... but this is certainly not the climate in which to try and find a job - but still we have faith and will press on with our pursuit. <br /><br />Rose, secret millionaire is an amazing show - you mustn&#39;t miss next Wednesday.  It shows how the extremely rich live (we see that on TV all the time) but it doesn&#39;t major on that, it shows how these millionaires have no idea how the poor live and they have with their own money at the end of the week.... amazing eye opener&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well I&#39;m off to have dinner... made homemade mac and cheese tonight... don&#39;t you just love that comfort food?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-05 01:47:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337407,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 02:07:05',NULL,'','What a fun evening.  In the middle of the prep for the colonoscoy tomorrow.  The one good thing is I&#39;m bringing joy to a lot of people.  They are all having too much fun with this&#33;  Don&#39;t know why they want to pick on me, I never pick on them <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 />Had the funace checked today and installed a new thermostat.  The old one was a builder model from when we had this house built.  Don&#39;t think it was too accurate.  The new one should help.<br /><br />The Surgery Center called yesterday to make sure I knew what to do.  She asked me if I used any illegal drugs.  I told her no but did she know where to get some&#33;  What a stupid question.  Can&#39;t imagine anyone would answer yes&#33; <br /><br />Received my annual report from Social Security today and my estimated benefits went up &#036;100 per month.  Keep it up&#33;<br /><br />Will check back later.  Have a good evening everyone.<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-05 02:07:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337409,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 02:22:25',NULL,'','Jackie, can you imagine having to live on what the millionaires were given for a week???  The first father/son millionaires were given &#036;150 and the slum they stayed in took &#036;57 a night of that.  Then the ones who stayed in the RV getting &#036;107 to live for a week and having to put groceries back - I imagine that was real eye opener for them as they are worth over &#036;60,000,000.  They have grocery runners who do all their shopping and never set foot inside a supermarket.  The one lady who said she spends &#036;200 a week to feed all those people made me somewhat ashamed - I blow more than that at the grocery store every week for just Greg and I, and she was feeding 30-35 people a day on it.  That show will be a regular in our house but I must make sure to always have plenty of kleenex handy...<br /><br />Greg is outside hooking his snow plow up to the atv and then he will do our driveway and the one of the neighbors next door and next to that and the lady across the street....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 02:22:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337410,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 02:28:46',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337329:date=Dec 4 2008, 02&#58;10 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 4 2008, 02&#58;10 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337329\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Debbie - I have exactly the same problem, sore feet.  I have had a plantar fasciitomy done on my left foot, it&#39;s much better but still gets sore when I stand or walk a lot. Now my right foot has been acting up since we did some hiking in Cape Town up a steep incline - now it looks like I&#39;m going to have to go through all those shots etc for this foot.  I have been wearing my orthotics each day too, they help a bit, but the pain isn&#39;t going away... grrrrrr<br />Hope your orthotics help you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><!--quoteo(post=337376:date=Dec 4 2008, 04&#58;57 PM:name=Shari2)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shari2 &#064; Dec 4 2008, 04&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337376\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb...glad the orthotics help a bit.  I can&#39;t be without mine.  I also have plantar facitis (sp).  When I first had the problems, I had shots of cortisone into the feet,  and the doctor wrapped my feet, and then gave me the orthotics, and said to not be without them.  <br />They felt weird at firt, but now I wouldn&#39;t be without them.  They really help me.  Hope yours will really help you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks <b>Jackie</b> and <b>Shari</b> <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 />I had the plantar fasciiotomy in both feet last May and my feet were getting better for awhile and then I developed the arthritis in my right foot and now they both hurt especially after I&#39;ve been on my feet alot. I hope these orthotics do the trick.<br /><br />Thank-you too, <b>Jenn</b> and <b>Rose</b>&#33; <br />I don&#39;t know when we&#39;ll go on a cruise again. We (DS &amp; I) are still working on DH to maybe book a last minute one for Jan. or Feb..<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - so sorry about your friend Jud&#39;s job loss <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> Unfortunately there&#39;s alot of that going on all over the country. <br /><br />One positive bit of news DH got today. The GM plant he works in has a fully funded electric car contract - Chevy Volt - that&#39;s a definite go. No matter what. And he is on the list of &quot;must keep&quot; I.T. people......whew&#33;&#33; I just pray that he&#39;s being told the truth&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-05 02:28:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337431,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 02:46:10',NULL,'','Ahoy Cruisecrazies...<br /><br />Greeting once again from the fantastic Sapphire Princess.  Having a great time.  Weather has been perfect, not even a cloud. It has been HOT in Mexico this week.  Went into Cabo today for a couple of hours and got DD her Christmas present, but that walk back to the ship was a hot trek.<br /><br />Have not read the post as this on board computer is rather slow.<br /><br />Ship is all decorated for Christmas and it looks beautiful.<br /><br />Formal Night tonight and you all know what that mean.  We are dining with three other couples who we met the other night and sat and talked with until they through us out of the resturant&#33;<br /><br />Hope all is well with all of you.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-05 02:46:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337441,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 02:56:48',NULL,'','Debbie, that&#39;s wonderful news about your hubby&#39;s job&#33;<br /><br />Ed, thanks for checking in.  I would love to cruise over the Christmas season, just to see the decorations  <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, hope that snow doesn&#39;t hang around too long - I&#39;d hate for you to get cabin fever&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Now it&#39;s time to watch Survivor.... speak to you all tomorrow........ nighty night.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-05 02:56:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337463,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 03:17:08',NULL,'','Hi all,<br />Dh is fixing dinner tonight.  Steak &amp; potatoes.  Starting my christmas cards last night...will do some more tonight.  Tomorrow I am taking a personal day and going shopping.  I try to pay cash but this year have to use the credit cards.  Dh went to the va today and was able to get food voucher for the month and it sounds like they can help him go back to school and possible teach a classes on truck driving.  Maybe this is what we have been waiting for.  He goes to a job fair next Thursday to get more information and make sure he qualifies.<br />On Monday one of the guys at work will coming to the house to help us with our computer problems.<br /><br />Cheryl sorry to hear about your friends job.  Hope he can find another one soon.  I think I am going to use those crock pot liners myself.  The sound awesome....especially the no mess part.<br /><br />Ed good hear from you.  Enjoy the rest of your cruise.<br /><br />Deb hope the doctors are able to help with your feet.  My feet hurt after being on them all day.  I too have inserts in my shoes which helps some but not totally.<br /><br />Jackie enjoy Survivor.  I used to watch it but lost interest.<br /><br />Steve good luck tomorrow.  Hope the new thermostat helps.<br /><br />Shari enjoy the movie with your friend.  Be careful on the drive home.<br /><br />Boy do I wish we were going on a cruise.  I really want to go.  I do have a credit with NCL from the cruise I just cancelled.  Hoping maybe a year from this summer going to Alaska again.  We will see if hubby is up to it.<br /><br />Almost time for dinner.  Will try to check back in later.  Everyone have a great evening.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-05 03:17:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337472,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 05:28:39',NULL,'','Okay girls, I have decided to take the plunge.  I have not had my hair cut, other than a trim for about 10 years and it is almost to my waist so usually gets worn in a ponytail.  I have decided it was time to get rid of the length.  I am planning to get a &quot;Susan Lucci&quot; cut.  I have been surfing online and collected some pics I am going to take to my stylist.  I&#39;ll let you know next week, if I am heartsick about having it done or am happy with it. It takes my hair about 8 hours to dry now, so that will be something I will not miss.  This is the style I think I am going to go with....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/susanlucci3.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />p.s. I plan to donate the hair that is cut off, so they will need to cut off at least 12 inches....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 05:28:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337473,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 06:20:59',NULL,'','<b>Cheryl</b>, you are a brave lady&#33; That is a real nice style.....I say go for it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - DH &amp; I watch Survivor faithfully. Good one tonight&#33;<br /><br />Hi <b>Ed</b> - glad you&#39;re having a great time.....but of course you are....you&#39;re on a cruise&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I just bought my Christmas cards today. For some reason I&#39;m just really moving slow on everything having to do with the holidays this year. Sounds like a good plan for your hubby. Enjoy your personal day tomorow&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - hope everything comes out OK tomorrow....er.....well...you know what I mean <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 />No &quot;mom-taxi&quot; duties tomorrow so I&#39;m up later tonight enjoying a glass of Shiraz. <br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-05 06:20:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337484,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 07:50:57',NULL,'','Deb and Falina, hope both of you enjoy your day free of &quot;duties&quot; tomorrow.  Since I am running on almost no sleep, think I am going to watch my soaps and then try to get shut eye.  <br /><br />Kevin, where are you, dude???','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 07:50:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337496,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 15:52:10',NULL,'','<div align=\'center\'><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD MORNING CRAZIES&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></div><br /><br />It is Friday December 5,2008<br /><br />I am no MaryLou but I will start us off this morning.  Hope this finds everyone happy and healthy.<br />My plans for the day are to go shopping so I will be gone until this afternoon.<br /><br />MaryLou safe travels for you and Jim on your way to Miami for your cruise.<br /><br />Cheryl good luck on your decision for your hair.  Do what is best for you.<br /><br />Steve good luck today at the doctor.<br /><br />Deb enjoy your day to sleep in.  Have you started on those Christmas cards yet?<br /><br />A big HI to  Jenn, Kevin, Joey, Shari, Rose, Jackie, Ed, James, Chris, Martha, Andrea, Shaunna, Sue, Carmen, Tonia, Tuesday and anyone I may have missed.<br /><br />Well have some business to take care of.  Everyone have a great day&#33;<br /><br />Later<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-05 15:52:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337504,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 16:18:45',NULL,'','Good Morning dear Crazies from a sunny but bitterly cold (15 F) Montreal. Did my Xmas shopping yesterday-well I only buy for my wife as Donna  looks after the rest of our families. I always ask for Good Health should I be asked for a Xmas wish. I think as I get older, material things mean nothing-well not as much as they used to anyway. Sadly of course health cannot be bought but I wish it could be-don&#39;t you?<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-05 16:18:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337506,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 16:25:06',NULL,'','Cheryl, I think that style will look totally awesome on you.  Donating your hair is such a great idea too.<br /><br />Debbie, yes Survivor was good last night... not many episodes left.<br /><br />James, I&#39;m with you - good health is my Christmas wish as well.....<br /><br />Well we&#39;re off to the Dentist... JOY&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-05 16:25:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337510,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 16:49:35',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Happy Friday&#33; Taking this morning slow for a change. Heading out to the mall later and then on to Kohls for  their 3:00 sale. I’m searching for some stuff for me and hope to get my last few presents done.<br /><br />Deb sounds promising about your DH’s job&#33;<br /><br />Ed thanks for checking in……glad your enjoying your cruise. I love the ships at the holidays, so festive&#33;<br /><br />Falina hope your shopping goes well today. Hope everything works out for you <br />DH with the job. Sounds like a good plan. Falinalou, thanks for starting the dock&#33;<br /><br />Jackie I’ll definitely be checking out “Secret Millionaire” next week.<br /><br />Cheryl, I love Susan Lucci’s hair&#33; Wish mine was that thick and healthy looking. How does Greg feel about your cutting it?<br /><br />Steve hope your tests went well.<br /><br />James I wish for you and all the Crazies good health&#33;<br /><br />Jackie good luck with the dentist. <br /><br />Well off to do some reading and to watch some TV before I head out. Hope all the Crazies have a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-05 16:49:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337511,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 16:56:47',NULL,'','Jackie good luck at the dentist.<br /><br />James good health is always a good wish.<br /><br />Rose good luck at Kohls today.  We are going early this morning but I do have a coupon for 15% off purchases plus dd has a coupon for &#036;10 off.  Falinalou sounds like a new name for awhile but just until MaryLou comes back.<br /><br />Well time to get ready to go shopping.  Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-05 16:56:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337512,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 17:09:20',NULL,'','good morning  to you all  <br />Took Pappy out it was 18 degrees out  BRR <br />i hope you all are doing alright  smile <br /><br />my new laptop is now shipping and its way can&#39;t wait <br /><br />full day today <br /><br />so gotta go','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-05 17:09:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337515,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 18:41:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337472:date=Dec 4 2008, 09&#58;28 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 4 2008, 09&#58;28 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337472\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Okay girls, I have decided to take the plunge.  I have not had my hair cut, other than a trim for about 10 years and it is almost to my waist so usually gets worn in a ponytail.  I have decided it was time to get rid of the length.  I am planning to get a &quot;Susan Lucci&quot; cut.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Good Morning everybody,<br /><br />Cheryl- I think that is a great look&#33; and donating your hair is a wonderful act of love.  I have let my bangs grow so long I might be able to pull off that look&#33; LOL<br /><br />i always did love AMC and General Hospital; plus Y &amp; R and OLTL...who could ever forget Luke and Laura&#39;s Wedding??? Just quit watching it them when I started working and never got back into it when I left the working world.<br />Sorry to hear about your friend&#39;s job as well...I am so grateful my hubby still has his.  with his job in the shipping industry it is also tied to the economy, because when goods aren&#39;t bought and sold they are not shipped. Especially large industrial goods, you can&#39;t exactly put those through the US Postal Service.  <br /><br />Falina - I really hope things work out for you and your hubby.  I hope he is able to make it work with job&#33; Enjoy your personal day and have fun shopping.<br /><br />Rose - have fun shopping down your way too, hope it is warmer where you are...it is 30 degrees here&#33;  I need to go out, don&#39;t wanna&#33; LOL<br /><br />Steve - good luck with your test...hope everything &quot;come out just peachy&quot;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jackie - good luck with the denist...just open your mouth and smile and your wallet and frown&#33; LOL<br /><br />Sue -  18 is way too cold for me&#33;  have fun with your new computer&#33; lucky you&#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 />James - i like your attitude...good health can&#39;t be bought, no matter the health plan our gov&#39;t tries to &quot;sell&quot; us<br /><br />Ed - good to hear from you...you and Roe enjoy yourselves<br /><br />Kevin - are you snowed in somewhere?  does Cheryl need to get a Saint Bernard and go find you???<br /><br /><br />I have been up since 4:00 am.  Jerry had to be at work at 5:00...OK maybe I fell asleep for a minute or two by I still feel like poop&#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\" />  I went to put some water on for tea a bit ago...I always boil my water on the back burner on the stove...well I had a skillet on the back burner so I put my water on the front burner.  Guess what?  I turner the fire on the back burner&#33;  Fortunately I was drinking some hot chocolate and it was too hot so I went into the kitchen to get some water to cool it down and smelled and realized my mistake&#33;&#33;&#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 />I have got to slow down I think...between everything going on and worrying about money and the economy and what I am going to do with my parents (I have yet to tell them about our Cruise) it is getting tough....<br />Last night while I was cooking supper, Jerry was in the LR watching a concert on television and had the music up loud enough for me to hear...I was in a good mood and was dancing around, feeling good and all of a sudden I started having a sharp chest pain...took my breath away and made me double over.  I have had them before but hadn&#39;t had them in a while...I&#39;ve been to the doctor with them, done tests and he thinks it is just stress. The pain caused me to yell out so Jerry comes running and i sit down, it gets better. Happens again when i stand up and move around then it gets better. I check all my vital signs and they are fine. So hubby reminds me to take one of my pills - I had actually forgotten to do it&#33; and I went and rested and felt OK.  <br />I feel fine now. Doctor told me last time I was in to see him my heart was the same as the last time I had a EKG.<br /><br />I need to go do a bit before hubby gets home.<br /><br />HI to everybody and everybody have a great day.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-05 18:41:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337520,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 20:19:10',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Another cold day but at least the snow has stopped.  We probably have a total of about 8 inches covering in our yard.  I plan to spend another day at home as the roads are still covered with the white stuff and my car stays in the garage as long as that is the case.  I made an appt. to get my hair cut next Tuesday.  Greg has always liked my hair long, but he really likes the style I picked out so he is fine with my getting it cut.  I think he realizes that at 51, it is time.  I am just watching the live coverage of the OJ Simpson sentencing.  The judge&#39;s speech is making it sound like she is going to let him have it and also making a point of saying she is not doing this to punish him for his previous trial for murder. <br /><br />Andrea, take care of yourself.  You spend so much time taking care of everyone else and put yourself last.  If you don&#39;t make yourself a priority, you won&#39;t be able to care for everyone else.  Guess I may have to find me a St. Bernard with a keg and go look for that rascal, Kevin...<br /><br />Rose, good luck at Kohl&#39;s.  I just cannot bring myself to brave the crowds.  Guess we will have to do it either this weekend or next.  I normally love the whole Christmas shopping experience but am just dreading it this year.  I did most of it online and wish I could do it all that way&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jackie, hope your dentist visits are just for routine check-ups and cleanings.  Which reminds me that I need to make an appt. for that...<br /><br />Sue, I know you will be so happy to have your new laptop.  The only bad part about getting one is the whole setup process.  When I got my new one 2 years ago, I handed hubby all the software, manuals, etc. and expected that he was going to do as he is the technoligical genius, but he made me do it myself - wasn&#39;t too difficult at all.<br /><br />Ed, thanks for checking in.  Glad to hear you and Roe are having a wonderful time.  I wanna see the formal night pics, as well as all the others.  I am sure you both looked wonderful.<br /><br />Mary Lou, how is the trip going?  Hope you are traveling in good weather.<br /><br />James, yes good health for all would be the best gift of all.  I was just thinking this morning as I tried to get out of bed, how wonderful it would be to wake up with no pain.<br /><br />Steve, hope your colonoscopy is over by now and you are getting ready to sink your teeth into a big juicy burger or something scrumptuous after the yucky prep...<br /><br />Falina, hope you and DD are having a wonderful day out together and finding lots of good bargains.<br /><br />Deb, are you enjoying your day off from your taxi service?  Are you working on those Christmas cards?<br /><br />Kevin - you had better check in, DO YOU HEAR ME???   <br /><br />Wishing all you other crazies a wonderful day and a relaxing weekend.<br /><br />The judge is now doing the sentencing:<br /> <br />Because of most of the 10 counts were sentenced to run concurrently, it looks like he got about 15 yrs. with no possibility of parole for 5 years....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 20:19:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337521,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 20:23:42',NULL,'','Just a quick check-in to let you all know I survived (again).  This was my fourth colonoscopy and the results were the same.  This time 4 polyps so we get to do it again in 3 years.  It&#39;s pretty bad when the nurses remember you from the last procedure&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....If the new haircut makes you look like Susan L., go for it.  Just kidding.  Lynda had long hair for years and finally go it cut short.  We both love it.  So much easier to take care of.<br /><br />Falina....Bet those chest pains were a scare.  You take it easy&#33;<br /><br />Will check back later.  Kinda like this not working on Friday&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-05 20:23:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337524,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 21:05:18',NULL,'','Steve glad your OK and have a 3 year break&#33;<br /><br />Andrea you really need to take care of yourself&#33; Try to do something nice for yourself this weekend. Don&#39;t feel guilty for your cruise.......we all deserve a break now and then. I understand that you feel you have to take care of your parents but sometimes the break is just what you need to be able to do it. I know......remember last year with my mother? Fortunately she is doing well now but I came pretty close to losing her last year. The cruise we went on gave me the energy to get through her recovery.<br /><br />Sue sorry it&#39;s so cold. Bundle up if your going out.<br /><br />Cheryl, I don&#39;t love shopping.......never have, it&#39;s just a chore to me for the mostpart. I&#39;ve been pretty lucky this year and haven&#39;t had to fight the crowds. <br /><br />Woo Hoo&#33; I&#39;m done with my shopping&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I finished the last &quot;have to buy&quot; gift and now I can just browse and enjoy when I go to Kohl&#39;s. I&#39;d love to get Howie something else but at least I&#39;m not under the gun anymore&#33; Yipee&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-05 21:05:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337527,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 21:24:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337520:date=Dec 5 2008, 11&#58;19 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 5 2008, 11&#58;19 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337520\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin - you had better check in, DO YOU HEAR ME???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Still waiting on the St Bernard with the wiskey keg.. <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 />Be back later tonight.  No problems, just chasing my tail this week. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-05 21:24:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337530,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 22:09:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337527:date=Dec 5 2008, 12&#58;24 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 5 2008, 12&#58;24 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337527\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Still waiting on the St Bernard with the wiskey keg.. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />As it got down to -5 degrees last night, he probably froze his dingleberries off in the snow.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 22:09:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337534,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 22:18:47',NULL,'','Back from the dentist - yes it was just a routine checkup, thank heavens... I hate the dentist&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl... you&#39;re going to look like a million &#036;&#036;&#036;&#036;.  Make sure Greg takes a close up of you so that you can post it here.<br /><br />Andrea..... sorry to hear about the chest pain.  I used to have a similar thing happen and they discovered it was inflammation of the chest wall.  I stress too much as well, so I understand how much stress you are going through especially with the economy being like it is.  Take care of yourself and get geared up for that wonderful cruise&#33;<br /><br />Steve... so glad that your colonscopy went well - I think Tony and I are about on schedule for ours next year, not sure.  I sure hate that day before prep stuff.  Like Lynda I also cut my hair a few years ago, and absolutely love it short.  Tony never wanted me to cut it, he loved it long - but I must say I feel just as feminine and enjoy it much more, and once he got over the shock he says that he loves me no matter which way I wear my hair  <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 />I&#39;m knitting a baby beenie at the moment... so let me get back to it, it&#39;s so easy to stay here and chat&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-05 22:18:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337546,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 23:14:11',NULL,'','Hello from Georgia - the second stop on our &quot;Amazing Race&quot; to catch the Jewel of the Seas.  Today was my day to drive - anyone care to venture a guess how many times Jim said &quot;have you thought of looking at the speedometer lately?   What a pill.    Anyway he now needs a drink so  we are off in search of a drink and some dinner.    This hotel is smack dab in the middle of an outlet center and there is only time for me to have dinner, grab a few hours sleep and get back on the road before the stores open tomorrow.   I really should have researched this better.hehe<br /><br />The trip is really going well though, not half as bad as we anticipated.I&#39;ll need some time to catch up on what&#39;s been happening here but I hope everyone is well and getting ready for the holidays.  Will check in again hopefully from Miami.  (Last nights hotel had internet problems and I couldn&#39;t get on line - went thru serious CruiseCrazies withdrawal.)<br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-05 23:14:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337548,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 23:34:04',NULL,'','MaryLou, it was great hearing from you on your trip.  I know exactly what it&#39;s like driving with DH giving instructions - funny how the rules that apply to my driving don&#39;t seem to apply to his driving  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-05 23:34:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337549,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-05 23:38:49',NULL,'','I can&#39;t even imagine hubby letting me drive.  As I have said here before, when we are traveling, I am always telling him if he gets tired, I will drive.  He always replies that he will never get that tired&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-05 23:38:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337550,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 00:11:25',NULL,'','Good afternoon all,<br />Back home from shopping.  It is almost done.  Only have a few more things to buy and they are for dd who was with me today.  She is quite the shopper and bargain hunter.  I bought this little pony for Dylan as his Santa gift.  It rocks and when you press it ears it nays and talks to you.  I am sure he will love it.  Bought a few more things for him and the stocking stuffers.<br /><br />MaryLou good to hear from you.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear the test was good.  It was Andrea with the chest pains but thanks.<br /><br />Andrea you make sure you take of yourself.  We need you around here and so does your family.<br /><br />Cheryl good luck next week with the hair cut.<br /><br />Kevin good to hear from you. <br /><br />Hope everyone is having a great day.  Will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-06 00:11:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337559,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 01:34:38',NULL,'','Hi Marylou, thanks for checking in. Howie is just like Jim when it comes to me driving......LOL<br /><br />Falina congrats on getting all that shopping done. <br /><br />Kohl&#39;s was a zoo but by the time I checked out there were no lines&#33; Got a few sweaters and some more ornaments for next year. Then I passed the 15% off coupon to my DD........she loved it and can use it tonight and tomorrow as well. <br /><br />Off to have dinner. Have a great night&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-06 01:34:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337570,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 01:51:11',NULL,'','Good Afternoon&#33;<br /><br />Well I see everyone is either done shopping or in the midst of shopping.  Me...well haven&#39;t started yet.  I&#39;m going through a tired spell again.  I am trying to get Christmas put up but it&#39;s very slow going.  I&#39;ve been very busy at work so haven&#39;t been able to check in.  Steve has his race Sunday and then we fly Monday to Tuscon to visit my adopted mom through Wednesday in Sierra Vista, AZ.  <br /><br />Andrea take care of yourself.  I too have the chest pain problem and have gone into the hospital and had every test.  They say it&#39;s angina and just stress.  It sure takes your breath away and the counting and waiting until it passes can seem like an eternity.   I haven&#39;t had an attack in quite a while.  Hang in there kiddo&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well...better get back at it. We are going back to the casino and may do dinner there as well.  One of us eats free and free slot play so hard to pass that up.   <br /><br />I&#39;ll be checking back in as I can.','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-06 01:51:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337571,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 02:00:19',NULL,'','Afternoon all - don&#39;t know where the days went.  Still puttering around with the yard stuff :o)<br /><br />Thinking of all of you and that shopping :o)  ... but better you than me lol.<br /><br /><b>Mary lou</b> - good to hear from you.<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - take care&#33;<br /><br />Off to games for a bit.<br /><br />Catch you later&#33;<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-06 02:00:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337607,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 04:48:18',NULL,'','WOW&#33; I don&#39;t look at the posts for 24 hours and I miss a bunch of stuff&#33;<br /><br />Good evening all&#33;&#33;<br />As <b>Sue</b> said earlier it is VERY COLD here&#33;<br /><br />I had a busy day - went and had my hair done - just touch-up color and cut &amp; style. I had to do some &quot;banking&quot; and some shopping. By the time I got home it was time to touch up the make-up and get ready for the evening. Of course we went on our usual brewpub/ dinner run and now I&#39;m enjoying a nice glass of Shiraz in one of my Christmas wine glasses.<br /><br />There was talk about sharing the driving on long trips.....DH does most of the driving but he does let me give him a break once in awhile. It is funny how he can drive and do things a different way but if I do it, it&#39;s the wrong way <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 /><b>Andrea</b> - TAKE CARE, GIRL&#33; It&#39;s probably stress. God knows you have enough of that&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - good job in starting the DOCK off on the right foot this morning&#33;....or should I say Falinalou <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 />Hey <b>Cheryl</b>, I didn&#39;t see Y&amp;R today. What happened?<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - good to hear form you&#33;<br /><br />A big HELLO to everybody&#33;.....And have a great evening&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-06 04:48:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337612,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 05:39:17',NULL,'','good evening <br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=337520:date=Dec 5 2008, 01&#58;19 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 5 2008, 01&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337520\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Sue, I know you will be so happy to have your new laptop.  The only bad part about getting one is the whole setup process.  When I got my new one 2 years ago, I handed hubby all the software, manuals, etc. and expected that he was going to do as he is the technoligical genius, but he made me do it myself - wasn&#39;t too difficult at all.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />cheryl  i am half  technoligical genius  and my brother will help me doing it <br />smile<br />it is not first time i had new laptop  it will be my 2nd new laptop <br /><br /><br />yep  deb  it is very cold now  it is 14 degrees right now  i am only doing  short run for Pappy when he need to go out <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-06 05:39:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337613,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 06:01:34',NULL,'','Well, I guess it&#39;s GOOD NIGHT&#33;<br />See you tomorrow&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-06 06:01:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337614,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 07:08:11',NULL,'','Dec. 6 12:05 am<br /><br />James&#39; better half here....was just reading that he enjoyed the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert the other night and noticed several of you wished you could see it too.<br />Since he doesn&#39;t know how to do the &quot;technical stuff&quot; on the computer, I thought I would post a link for you to the TSO 2008 Winter Tour. They only tour in November and December every year, so you&#39;d better catch them fast&#33;<br />This is truly a DON&#39;T MISS show&#33;<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.trans-siberian.com/ontour/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.trans-siberian.com/ontour/index.php</a><br /><br />donna','elfed','elfed','2008-12-06 07:08:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337616,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 08:45:10',NULL,'','Early nite here too - have a good one - sweet dreams&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-06 08:45:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337617,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 08:52:29',NULL,'','Hi Donna - thanks for the link, I love TSO.  <br /><br />I was offline again all evening.  Apparently all the bugs have not been worked out of my computer.  They did a story on the news about the Facebook virus and how nasty it was and it can steal all your personal info.  We are running a new scan on it now and so far it has picked up 5 infections.  I am not supposed to open up another link, never, ever, ever&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />So, what does everyone have planned for the weekend?  Nothng much here, just going out to lunch tomorrow and running errands.<br /><br />Deb, I am just now getting ready to settle in and watch Y&amp;R - I always wait until Greg goes to bed.  I will let you know tomorrow what happened.  If you have DISH Network, you can go to channel 188 and catch it sometime this weekend...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-06 08:52:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337621,2549,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 11:50:46',NULL,'','morning all.. from the canary islands.. its cloudy but humid.. but atleast its not snowing or COLD<br /><br />have had a kinda rough waters this cruise .. but who cars i am on vacations.. this cruise has the biggest amount of whiners i have ever been on a ship with...one lady said to me yesterday .. gezzzzzzzz its taking so long .. and said to her gezzzzzzzzzzz your on vacation take a chill pill.. LOL i was trying to be nice .. then a lady tried to put in the line in front og me and she said to employee YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF ME FIRST I HAVE an APPT.. i looked at her and said well we should have planed our time better SHOULDN&quot;T WE ... and handed the employee my purchases and walked away .. <br /><br />ok enough venting .. I AM ON A  CRUISE SHIP...service is always great... food great.. <br /><br />well will checkm in laters guys have a good day <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-12-06 11:50:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337624,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 15:51:32',NULL,'','Good Morning&#33;<br /><br />Oh good grief Tonia... yep...some people&#33;&#33;&#33;  <br /><br />Just a quick pop in&#33;  Last day at work for a while and back to Christmas decorating and house cleaning.  I&#39;ll send Steve off in the morning for his 1/2 marathon and then wait for him to finish.  At least when he ran marathons I had time to leave and go shopping or something but this I must stick around for.  I&#39;m sure I can manage to find something to do..it&#39;s all starting and finishing at the Mandalay Bay.  <br /><br />We went to the casino last night expecting to use my comps...I had no comps.  They dropped me from their system &quot;as a test&quot; the rewards center lady said.  Steve gambles 1/3 what I do and I have nearly 20,000 points yet he wasn&#39;t dropped.  I was sooo mad.  Well I guess this is a test of how I won&#39;t be spending one red penny there this month.  They are struggling but I&#39;m not sure if dropping folks out of their rewards program is the right thing to do.  <br /><br />Well off to work...Good Morning to everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-06 15:51:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337644,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 16:52:34',NULL,'','Good Morning from a 37 F Montreal. We are still earnestly looking for a home in Nova Scotia. It&#39;s amazing the difference in home prices compared to the Montreal area. For instance a 3 bedroom home on a 2 acre plot of land with a view of the sea costs between 125, 000 and 150,000. Or about 130,00 US Dollars. In Montreal with no sea view the same type of home on a 2 acre piece of land would cost upwards of 300,000&#33;&#33;&#33; Of course we&#39;re not talking Florida here. The homes in NS are mostly in the country within a 20 minute drive to the nearest town.<br />Everyone have a great weekend.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-06 16:52:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337647,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 17:47:24',NULL,'','James, you make me feel like relocating - a 2 acre plot of land with a seaview for that price...... not a chance here in Florida&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Today I&#39;m finishing off all the knitting and getting Candice&#39;s gifts together for the shower tomorrow.  I&#39;ve placed an order for the cake, which says - Hello Mommy, Goodbye tummy&#33;  I&#39;ll pick it up in the morning on the way over to the shower.  Tomorrow morning I&#39;ll make those little Crescent Dogs (L&#39;il Smokies wrapped in crescent rolls and baked) and then do the Cheesy Spinach and Bacon dip - also a platter of smoked Alaskan salmon from my stash.<br /><br />Tonia, sorry to hear about the bad weather and the cranky people onboard..... but make the most of it girl, you have looked so forward to this trip.<br /><br />Speak to you later.........','zebra','zebra','2008-12-06 17:47:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337648,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 17:48:31',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />I see the dock was started.  Sorry I wasn&#39;t up early like yesterday.  I have a full day planned and probably won&#39;t be back until this evening.  Going shopping this morning for dd gifts and then I have a lunch date with some friends.<br /><br />I did put out my Christmas Village on the Dining room table this year and it looks nice.<br />We have a small table in the kitchen that we use to eat at.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a great Saturday.  I will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-06 17:48:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337655,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 18:05:00',NULL,'','good morning from snowy Michigan <br />it was snowing when Pappy and i went out for short run it was 21 degrees <br />i am getting excited about the new laptop as it is on the way..<br /><br />have lot of things to do today  do lundry and etc...<br /><br />have good day everyone.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-06 18:05:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337657,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 18:53:41',NULL,'','Good morning from another CRAZIE in snowy southeast Michigan&#33; It&#39;s not as much snow as Cheryl and Kevin have, I&#39;m sure. I don&#39;t have any plans to go out today so I&#39;m just going to putter around the house and <i>watch</i> the snow come down <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Donna</b> - thanks for the TSO concert link. I haven&#39;t looked at it yet but I will real soon. I love them&#33;&#33; <br /><b>James</b> - Are you looking in any particular part of NS?.....Cape Breton?<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - very cute idea for a baby shower cake&#33;<br /><br /><b>Tonia</b> - can&#39;t believe some people&#33; They&#39;re on a cruise vacation of a lifetime and are still miserable....go figure&#33; Glad you&#39;re having a fabulous time&#33;<br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> -  sorry about being &quot;dropped&quot;. What is the point of this &quot;test&quot;?<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I have cable TV and also have that SOAP channel. I think I can also catch it on cbs.com<br /><br />A big HELLO to Sue, Jenn, Rose, Andrea, Falina and all other CRAZIES looking in&#33;<br />Later....','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-06 18:53:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337660,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 19:33:07',NULL,'','Sue, I&#39;m so glad that your new computer will be arriving soon.... thats very exciting.<br /><br />Debbie, I can&#39;t imagine snow right now.  I&#39;m glad I don&#39;t live in a snowy area but it sure does look pretty at Christmas time.  We used to always go to Gatlinburg for Christmas, but one year we were totally snowed in on top of the mountain, couldn&#39;t get from our cabin down to the local grocery store even... that was the last time we rented a cabin in the mountains for Christmas.<br /><br />Falina, enjoy lunch with your friends.<br /><br />Now back to knitting........','zebra','zebra','2008-12-06 19:33:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337661,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 19:41:23',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Happy Saturday.  Not exactly sure what is on the agenda for today as I haven&#39;t seen hubby yet today.  He is outside and has been since I got up.  I can hear that he is grinding on something, so I will just wait for him to come in for a break.  Jackie, I can&#39;t remember, does Candice know yet what sex the baby is?  For some reason, I was thinking boy, but I have so many friends who are expecting grandbabies right now, I may be confused.  Tonia, thanks for checking in - hope the seas calm down for you.  Deb, if you aren&#39;t able to catch the episode of Y&amp;R, let me know and I will fill you in.   Falina, congrats on finishing the decorating.  Wanna come do mine - all I really have left is setting up the nativity scene and packing away all the boxes.  James, I can&#39;t even imagine getting a house and land for the &#036;120-130,000.  You could not even get a run down mobile home in a dilapitated trailer park here for that.  My grandfather was from Nova Scotia.  Is Halifax in NS?  That seems to be sticking in my mind.  I never met him as he died before I was born, but I remember my dad talking about it.  Hi Sue - when is your laptop scheduled to arrive?  Well, guess I had better get off my butt and get my work done - all I have accomplished thusfar is to make the bed.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-06 19:41:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337664,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 20:46:07',NULL,'','Cheryl, Candice is having a boy. <br />Actually she has just called me t tell me the latest news from her Dr&#39;s appointment.  They have been concerned because the baby is very small and not growing fast enough.  They did tests and have found that there is a SLIGHT problem with the flow in the umbilical cord, between baby and placenta.  They&#39;re not 100% sure if the problem is in the placenta or umbilical cord.  So she has to have two more tests this week, Tuesday and Thursday, in the meantime they have her scheduled for an induction on December 22nd. (The baby&#39;s due date is January 1st).  If the problem worsens they will give her an emergency C-Section.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-06 20:46:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337665,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 21:09:54',NULL,'','Oh <b>Jackie</b>, how worrisome for Candice&#33; Sending thoughts and prayers her way&#33; Having had a troublesome pregnancy myself I know how it feels. I&#39;m sure they&#39;re on top of it though and she&#39;ll have a healthy baby boy&#33; There&#39;s much more they can do now for mothers and babies - it&#39;s amazing&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-06 21:09:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337666,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 21:27:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337657:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;53 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;53 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337657\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning from another CRAZIE in snowy southeast Michigan&#33; It&#39;s not as much snow as Cheryl and Kevin have, I&#39;m sure. I don&#39;t have any plans to go out today so I&#39;m just going to putter around the house and <i>watch</i> the snow come down <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />No snow for us today Deb.  It&#39;s sunny and 50ish.   Gonna be around tonight?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-06 21:27:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337667,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 21:30:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337666:date=Dec 6 2008, 02&#58;27 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 02&#58;27 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337666\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337657:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;53 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;53 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337657\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning from another CRAZIE in snowy southeast Michigan&#33; It&#39;s not as much snow as Cheryl and Kevin have, I&#39;m sure. I don&#39;t have any plans to go out today so I&#39;m just going to putter around the house and <i>watch</i> the snow come down <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />No snow for us today Deb.  It&#39;s sunny and 50ish.   Gonna be around tonight?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />.....but I&#39;m sure you have alot more on the ground&#33; I should be around tonight...no other plans&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-06 21:30:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337668,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 22:23:49',NULL,'','Good afternoon crazies&#33;<br /><br />Wet and cold today - and the weather is too VBG<br /><br />Jackie - sending my angels to watch over you DD.  A Christmas baby - the perfect gift&#33;<br /><br />Got the tree up an will get the decs on today but can&#39;t do the angel until the 9th - so it will be almost done.<br /><br />I am going to try setting up the village under the tree this year - I think I stole that one from Rose :o)<br /><br />Off to games for a bit.<br /><br />Have a super day all and will be ready to party tonight&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-06 22:23:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337690,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-06 23:07:32',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Spent a good hunk of today giving our bedroom a top to bottom cleaning, the last room in the house that hadn’t been done. Glad that’s over. Now I’m watching a Christmas movie &amp; doing a little reading.<br /><br />Shaunna have a great time in Arizonia. Sorry to hear the casino dropped you……what a bummer.<br /><br />Tonia thanks for checking in&#33; Glad to hear your not letting the whinners get to you. There are always a few of them.<br /><br />James good luck with the house hunt.<br /><br />Jackie I’m praying for Candace and her little boy that all works well for both of them.<br /><br />Falina hope you enjoyed your lunch out and finished your shopping.<br /><br />Sue &amp; Deb stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Kevin where you been hiding lately???<br /><br />Jenn, your more then welcome to the idea of the village under the tree but it was my mom’s idea first….LOL&#33; We always had it that way when we were kids. Makes lighting it easy………I have a power strip and just flick a switch&#33;<br /><br />I’ll try to make the party tonight……<br /><br />Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-06 23:07:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337692,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 00:32:12',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/thcmtreean.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Finally got my tree done - YAY&#33;&#33;&#33; I decided not to put everything up around the house this year. But I got all the decorations on the tree (thank God for pre-lit trees) and some little odds and ends around the house. DH &amp; I were going to put up the icicle lights outside today but it&#39;s been snowing all day...maybe tomorrow&#33; I don&#39;t know if DH &amp; DS are going to shovel or if DH will run the snow blower. It really doesn&#39;t look like enough for the blower.<br /><br />I love having the snow - it makes me more in the mood for Christmas. But....just enough to make it a white Christmas <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 hope everybody can join the <b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->PARTAY<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b> tonight <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 00:32:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337701,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 01:05:56',NULL,'','Hi all.  We went to Gunther Toody&#39;s for lunch - which s a 50&#39;s style diner.  I had a wonderful chicken sandwich and soup and hubby had his Elvis fries, which is a huge platter of fries, smothered in sausage gravy then covered with cheese.  Sounds gross but he loves &#39;em.  Actually, I only ate 1/2 my sandwich, so I will the other half later tonight.  Then we went and did some Christmas shopping.  Scotty had circled a robot in the toy catalog that was &#036;100 and I wasn&#39;t planning on getting it for him because he really doesn&#39;t take care of things, so I prefer to get him things like Lego&#39;s and stuff like that, which he really can&#39;t destroy.  Anyway, grandpa saw the robot today and he is a sucker, so it got added to the cart also.  I just finished wrapping everything and got it under the tree because the munchkin will be over tomorrow and I didn&#39;t want him to think we didn&#39;t have anything for him.  I think I am going to run to KMart here in a bit and finish up with the few odds and ends I have left to get.  I am just waiting for Greg to finish washing his truck so I can see if he wants to go with me.  I have to get lots of batteries - we had gotten Scotty a kids laptop, which runs on batteries, and a remote control Lightning McQueen which also needs batteries - and the robot takes 11 AA batteries, so I need 18 AA&#39;s so far and of course, I have to send him home with spares as his dad never has extra batteries in the house.  I may come to the party tonight - not sure...haven&#39;t been able to spend much time with Greg lately, so we may snuggle up and watch a movie.  Hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-07 01:05:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337702,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 01:10:31',NULL,'','Cheryl, Scotty sure has a wonderful Grandma and Grandpa - he&#39;s got you both wrapped around his little finger.  Not to worry, we are just the same, how can a loving grandparent deny the little one&#39;s the desires of their hearts?  He&#39;s going to have a wonderful Christmas&#33;&#33;  Well it looks like we may have a new baby for our Christmas presents.........','zebra','zebra','2008-12-07 01:10:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337703,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 01:39:56',NULL,'','Good Day everybody,<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for all your concern.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> That&#39;s very nice of everyone...thanks again.  It is great to have a place to come and hang-out in good times and not so good.<br /><br />It has been cold today.   Maybe 26 this morning but clear.  Hubby wanted to split some wood so Rose and I helped me.  You should see her  helping&#33; She even wants to run the splitter&#33;  Jerry has let her a couple of times...scared me to death&#33; But then he was the one on the &quot;business&quot; end of the darn thing.  <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 />Shaunna - have fun visiting in AZ.  Too bad about the casino.  Maybe if they lose enough business they will wake up and try and get their &quot;good gamblers&quot; back. LOL<br /><br />Jackie - sending my prayers and thoughts to your daughter and her baby.  I know she and baby are in good hands.  I had two high risk pregnancies myself and everything worked out.  Try not to worry...I know, easier said than done...but please try. (((hugs)))<br /><br />Cheryl - you are one busy lady...I haven&#39;t bought diddley squat yet&#33; LOL<br /><br /><b>Really, to everyone that have finished their shopping or have almost...I haven&#39;t even started&#33;  Has any ever noticed I tend to procrastinate... <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 /> Kinda like my &quot;cruise diet&quot;  I am now officially on it... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> </b><br /><br />Well, I am down to 1 month and 4 days, it is really getting close.  <br />We got the girls passports last week.  We could had done without them but I didn&#39;t want to take the chance of having to fly back and the girls not having a passport...yes, I due tend to worry about &quot;what-ifs&quot; LOL<br /><br />Have a good evening everyone.    <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-07 01:39:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337714,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 02:05:46',NULL,'','Andrea... thank you, you are soooo sweet&#33;&#33; Yes it is a huge worry - but it&#39;s in the Lord&#39;s hands.  Like you I am so grateful that I have a place and friends like you all where I can come to for for understanding, listening and HUGS&#33;&#33;  I am so glad that you got passports for your kids, you are now guaranteed of no boarding problems.  You must be getting real excited about now - Wow&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-07 02:05:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337715,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 02:30:39',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/merry-christmas-myspace-glitter--4.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Well I didn&#39;t finish all my shopping but I am real close only about a few more little things.  My lunch with my friends was alot of fun.  We don&#39;t get to see each other that often so these times are special.  Try to get together at least 2 or 3 times a year.  While we were there upstairs was getting ready for a wedding and it was neat see everything being brought in. As we were leaving they were bringing in the flowers.<br /><br />Jackie that is a cute idea for the shower cake.  I&#39;ll have to remember that.  Prayers to Candice and the baby.  I am sure everything will turn out just fine.  My first was an emergency C-section and the next two were also c-sections.<br /><br />Sue hope you are staying warm. Have fun with the new laptop when it arrives.<br /><br />Shaunna hope dh has a good race.  Have fun in AZ.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear the tree is done.  We also have a pre-lit tree.  I think they are so much better.<br /><br />Rose what Christmas movie did you watch?<br /><br />Cheryl what an awesome grandma you are.  Scotty is very lucky and well loved.<br /><br />Andrea  only a month until your cruise.  WOW&#33;  You guys deserve it.<br /><br />I will try and be around this evening.  Going to try and get more Christmas cards done.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 02:30:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337725,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:00:47',NULL,'','Went to KMart by myself as hubby did not want to go, which was fine as it allowed me to pick up some things for his stocking.  I am now completely finished with Scotty - got him 5 more things at kMart and am stopping now.  I got everything wrapped again and under the tree.  I got all the socks while I was there...socks are a tradition aorund here.  When my kids were young, my elderly aunt bought them a package of socks every year for Christmas.  I always thought it was very sweet of her but figured that the boys did not think it was a very good gift.  When they were in their teens, she passed away.  When I told them that their Aunt Liz had passed away, they said &quot;bummer, no more new socks for Christmas&quot;.  They told me that they had really liked getting them so every year since her passing, I have made sure that they had a new package of socks under the tree.  The tradition continued with Scotty and last year, Greg even put socks under the tree for me, which was a first.  Greg&#39;s iPod arrived today.  I was very surprised at that as I just ordered it either Tuesday or Wednesday night.  Amazon had free super saver shipping - said it would take 9-14 business days to arrive and I chose that option as it would still make it here by Christmas.  The next day I got an email saying that it would not ship out until after the 10th, then the next day, I got an email saying it had shipped the previous day and it arrived today.  I am going to take it to our jeweler and have the back engraved with something about him putting a song in my heart.  Jackie, saying prayers for Candice and the little one.  How is Tania doing?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-07 03:00:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337730,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:24:47',NULL,'','Good Evening Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Deb...the casino wouldn&#39;t tell me what the test was for but as far as I&#39;m concerned it will be a test to see how much I DON&#39;T spend there this month.  Very odd but oh well... <br /><br />Steve is getting ready for his race tomorrow...  figuring out what shoes and now what shorts/warm ups etc.  I watched the latest Stargate Atlantis and now will begin on decorations again.  <br /><br />Jackie...I will be praying for your grand baby.  Sounds scary but this day and age something can be done AND there is the power of prayer&#33;<br /><br />Andrea..you are not alone...I haven&#39;t started shopping either.  Still decorating.  Thought about skipping some of it but Steve doesn&#39;t want DD to think she&#39;s ruined our Christmas.  She hasn&#39;t so I guess I&#39;ll keep plugging along.  I have to remember the true meaning of Christmas and if she wants to skip seeing us then that&#39;s her loss.  It&#39;s a long story but I&#39;m going to Arizona for some R&amp;R so WHO CARES&#33;...hahaha<br /><br />Cheryl...that is so sweet of you and the socks for Christmas.  Aunt Liz would be so proud of you.<br /><br />Falina...glad your lunch was good.<br /><br />Deb &amp; Jenn...wish I could party with you guys tonight.  I&#39;ve got so much stuff to do and then must get to bed early.  I think we have to be at Steve&#39;s race by 5:00 am.  We aren&#39;t putting up our tree until we get back from AZ because my cat, Meeko would have it all down.<br /><br />Rose...bathrooms ...yuck&#33;  That reminds me to add mine to my list tonight.  <br /><br />Well I&#39;m not getting anything done so I must go.   To one and to all a good night&#33;<br />','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-07 03:24:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337731,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:26:22',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/asntatrbar.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I wish I was half as ready for Christmas as you are&#33; What a nice tradition.....with the socks - awesome&#33; It is also so nice that you are able to give Scotty a great Christmas. What a good grandma you are.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - so glad you had a good time with your friends. It&#39;s good for the soul to do things like that once in awhile&#33;<br /><br />DH and I decided we didn&#39;t want a big dinner so we had cheese &amp; sausage on Triscuits and DS made himself a bacon sandwich. Weird family aren&#39;t we? <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 /><b>Andrea</b> - 1 month &#39;til your cruise - WOW&#33;&#33; Good idea to get your girls passports.<br /><br />Now, my back and feet hurt from doing that tree today. Some days I feel alot older that the &#39;almost 54&#39; that I am. I have some heat on my back right now that feels soooooo good&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 03:26:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337732,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:34:45',NULL,'','Falina I was watching Finding John Christmas on Hallmark. I&#39;m planning on watching the movie tonight too......The Christmas Choir.<br /><br />Cheryl, I was thrilled to hear Amazon shipped you package. Checked my e-mail and they have shipped my order, 2 of my favorite Christmas movies.....Going My Way with Bing Crosby and A Christmas Carol with Alastair Sim. Scotty is a lucky young man.<br /><br />Andrea congrats on the passports for the girls. They really do make it easy to travel. I know you&#39;ll get done with Christmas. Somehow us mother&#39;s always do.<br /><br />Deb I&#39;ve been meaning to ask you what kind of Shiraz you drink......haven&#39;t found one I like yet.<br /><br />Shaunna have a great trip and good luck to DH on his race.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 03:34:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337733,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:52:29',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/NorthPole_HolidayHugs2222.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - the Shiraz&#39;s I like are <b>&#39;yellow tail&#39;</b>, <b>&#39;Lindemann&#39;s&#39;</b>, <b>&#39;Little Penguin&#39; </b> and I just found a more inexpensive (aka...cheap) one - <b>&#39;Alice White&#39;</b>. <br /><br /><b>Shaunna</b> - good luck to DH on his race tomorrow&#33; When are you going to AZ? I know you probably already said when, so forgive me for  not paying closer attention <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 03:52:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337734,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 03:58:47',NULL,'','my new laptop arrived  today   i am on my old one now  since my new one is  downloading some stuff <br /> smile <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-07 03:58:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337735,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:03:58',NULL,'','The Skipper is back aboard&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We have arrived at our home port and will check in later after some food and unpacking.<br /><br />Let&#39;s see.... should we got to the Horizon Court or the dining room??  Nah, I guess the kitchen will have to do.  <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://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/dijonais23/The%20Sapphire%20Princess/8fb8re2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-07 04:03:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337736,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:11:24',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debwelcome/welkomback1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /> <b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#A0522D--><span style=\"color:#A0522D\"><!--/coloro-->Ed&#33;&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - congrats on the new laptop&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 04:11:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337737,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:15:00',NULL,'','Welcome back Ed&#33;<br /><br />Sue congrats on your new laptop&#33;<br /><br />Deb is Alice White Australian??? I tried Yellow Tail in Chardonnay and hated it maybe I should give Shiraz a try.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 04:15:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337752,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:45:04',NULL,'','Jackie:  In answer to your earlier question, which I did not see while aboard the ship.  The Sapphire is a fantastic ship.  We had been on the Diamond a couple of years ago and it was one of our favorites and the Sapphire is her IDENTICAL twin.  It was like returning to the home of an old friend.<br /><br />IMHO these two ships have a fit and finish and attention to detail second to none&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Will do a review later, but we love these two ships.  <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 />Holiday sailings are nice.  We must have had ten Christmas Trees in various location around the ship as well as light and garland all over the balconies of the Atrium.<br /><br />This was an Art Connoisseur&#39;s Cruise, so we got to meet a couple world renowned artists up close and personal.  And, before anyone asks, NO we did not buy any more art.  No more wall space.  And, the only one I really liked was 36K.<br /><br />Will post the review and some pics in a couple of days.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-07 04:45:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337753,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:45:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337737:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;15 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;15 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337737\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb is Alice White Australian??? I tried Yellow Tail in Chardonnay and hated it maybe I should give Shiraz a try.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yes, it is Australian. Yellow Tail is not my favorite but I get it when it&#39;s on sale. Probably my favorite is Lindemann&#39;s.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 04:45:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337754,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 04:50:53',NULL,'','Welcome back Ed, glad you had a great trip&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-07 04:50:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337758,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:03:14',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/xkittybeengood.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Welcome Back Ed.  Glad to hear you two had a great time.  Looking forward to the review and pics.<br /><br />Sue glad to hear the laptop made it.  Have fun playing with it.<br /><br />Rose I haven&#39;t heard of those movies but I might look into them.<br /><br />Shaunna have fun tomorrow.<br /><br />Still haven&#39;t gotten those Christmas cards done yet.  Ate dinner, did the dishes, worked on the grocery list.  Going grocery shopping tomorrow with dh to use the food voucher he got from the VA.  We have to use it before the 8th.  So tomorrow it is.<br /><br />Be back in a bit.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 05:03:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337763,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:09:09',NULL,'','Guess tonights party is a bust.........Going to finish watching my movie. Have a good night all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:09:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337766,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:17:20',NULL,'','Rose - it&#39;s just getting started&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:17:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337767,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:21:23',NULL,'','I&#39;m here - finally&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:21:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337768,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:23:28',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#8b0000--><span style=\"color:#8b0000\"><!--/coloro-->Welcome home Ed&#33;  We missed you&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:23:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337769,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:25:27',NULL,'','Hi Jenn&#33;&#33;<br />I don&#39;t know where Kevin is. He asked me if I was going to be around tonight&#33;<br />I always have to remind myself that you westerners are 2 - 3 hours behind us.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:25:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337770,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:25:42',NULL,'','Knock knock&#33;  Can I come in?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:25:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337771,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:27:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337770:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;25 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;25 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337770\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Knock knock&#33;  Can I come in?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Sure, come on in&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:27:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337773,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:32:02',NULL,'','Brought this along in case I need it....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/wine.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />BTW Deb, I love Yellow Tail Merlot and shiraz.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:32:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337776,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:36:02',NULL,'','Well, perhaps I&#39;ll just drink the whole bottle myself&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:36:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337777,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:38:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337773:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;32 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;32 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337773\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Brought this along in case I need it....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/wine.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />BTW Deb, I love Yellow Tail Merlot and shiraz.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/wine-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /> I&#39;ll join you... CHEERS&#33;&#33;<br />Yellow Tail is pretty decent. I&#39;m drinking a YT Shiraz right now&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:38:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337778,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:41:04',NULL,'','These ladies asked to join us.  Anybody object<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/l_9cf09d3d5a109165ba88986176dca3a0-.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:41:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337779,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:41:17',NULL,'','And for you non-wine drinkers.....<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/Cocktails.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:41:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337780,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:42:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337778:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;41 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;41 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337778\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->These ladies asked to join us.  Anybody object<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/l_9cf09d3d5a109165ba88986176dca3a0-.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />No objection here&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:42:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337781,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:42:45',NULL,'','I&#39;m drinking Raywood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.  Cheers Deb&#33;  Where did Jenn go?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:42:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337783,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:45:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337779:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;41 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;41 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337779\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->And for you non-wine drinkers.....<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/Cocktails.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Think I will have both of those tonight.  After all my shopping the last two days I need to unwind.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 05:45:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337784,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:45:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337781:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;42 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;42 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337781\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I&#39;m drinking Raywood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.  Cheers Deb&#33;  Where did Jenn go?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />She&#39;s in &#39;games&#39;. She&#39;ll probably be back soon&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:45:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337785,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:47:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337783:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;45 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337783\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337779:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;41 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;41 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337779\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->And for you non-wine drinkers.....<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/Cocktails.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Think I will have both of those tonight.  After all my shopping the last two days I need to unwind.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Don&#39;t they look good?&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:47:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337786,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:49:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337783:date=Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;45 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337783\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Think I will have both of those tonight.  After all my shopping the last two days I need to unwind.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><br />Unwind Falina&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/unwind.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:49:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337787,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:49:37',NULL,'','Yup&#33; I had a Cabernet before......switched to Pinot Grigio.....','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:49:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337788,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:50:11',NULL,'','I think I might just have two more and really unwind&#33;&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 05:50:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337789,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:51:08',NULL,'','Hi Rose&#33;  I&#39;m glad you came back.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:51:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337790,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:51:13',NULL,'','Why not? I didn&#39;t have a hard day but I&#39;ll join you&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:51:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337791,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:51:59',NULL,'','Fill me up Big Boy&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bigglassofwine.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:51:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337792,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:52:06',NULL,'','Thanks Kevin......decided to stop by after reading the critical board......much nicer here but they have lots of recent reviews for my next ship.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:52:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337793,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:53:09',NULL,'','I invited a few more ladies along ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Red%20Hats/redhatladiessouthwest.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:53:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337794,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:53:49',NULL,'','Always room for more Jenn&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:53:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337795,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:53:53',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337791:date=Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;51 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;51 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337791\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Fill me up Big Boy&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bigglassofwine.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Here it comes Jenn&#33;<br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/FireHose.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:53:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337796,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:55:16',NULL,'','And  a few of Rose&#39;s friends&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/stripsearchxmas.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:55:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337797,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:55:59',NULL,'','Is it an official party now?<br /><img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debWine/thhappyhour.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:55:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337798,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:56:32',NULL,'','Glad you invited my friends Jenn','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:56:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337799,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:56:46',NULL,'','Wow Rose&#33; Where&#39;d you meet those &quot;friends&quot;?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 05:56:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337800,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:57:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337796:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;55 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;55 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337796\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->And  a few of Rose&#39;s friends&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/stripsearchxmas.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />WHOA&#33;&#33;&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 05:57:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337801,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:58:38',NULL,'','Jenn introduced us&#33; She sent them to me for 16,000 posts&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 05:58:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337802,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:58:42',NULL,'','Hey Kev - caught you shoveling the driveway this mornin ...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />But who are you trying to kid??','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 05:58:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337803,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 05:59:50',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337800:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;57 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337800\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337796:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;55 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;55 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337796\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->And  a few of Rose&#39;s friends&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/stripsearchxmas.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />WHOA&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Double WHOA&#33;&#33;&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 05:59:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337804,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:00:09',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337802:date=Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;58 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337802\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Kev - caught you shoveling the driveway this mornin ...<br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />But who are you trying to kid??<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Lol&#33;  That&#39;s me Jenn&#33;  I didn&#39;t know you were in town&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:00:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337805,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:00:21',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> ROFLMAO','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:00:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337806,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:01:13',NULL,'','Here&#39;s my Christmas list ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/christmas-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:01:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337807,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:01:47',NULL,'','Can I have one too&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:01:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337808,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:02:19',NULL,'','Ok - I&#39;ll see what I can do&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:02:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337809,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:02:27',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337806:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;01 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337806\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Here&#39;s my Christmas list ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/christmas-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Shouldn&#39;t he have used a couple more socks? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:02:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337810,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:02:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337804:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;00 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337804\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337802:date=Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;58 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337802\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Kev - caught you shoveling the driveway this mornin ...<br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />But who are you trying to kid??<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Lol&#33;  That&#39;s me Jenn&#33;  I didn&#39;t know you were in town&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->OMG&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->ROTFLMAO<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:02:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337811,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:03:52',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337808:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;02 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;02 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337808\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Ok - I&#39;ll see what I can do&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />ME TOO?<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:03:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337812,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:04:28',NULL,'','Found one&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/redbow.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:04:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337813,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:05:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337812:date=Dec 7 2008, 12&#58;04 AM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 7 2008, 12&#58;04 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337812\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Found one&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/redbow.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /> Can I have one too?  Pleaseeeee&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 06:05:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337814,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:06:10',NULL,'','But what do I get for Christmas Jenn?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:06:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337815,5127,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:06:19',NULL,'','I whined to Steve on how you all were having a party without me and he can&#39;t believe we party on the board.  He thinks I&#39;m crazy.  I had hoped (since he was still watching football) to join you but nope....OU is so much ahead he wants to watch TV in bed and then he will check the score after we watch something else together.  <br /><br />I had two Mikes so I&#39;m pretty tired and relaxed.  He wants to try breakfast in the morning before the race.  I now have to get up at 3:00.  I don&#39;t know if that&#39;s a good idea but he knows what he&#39;s doing way more than I would ever know.  <br /><br />Deb, I have to get up at about the same time Monday morning to fly to Tuscon.  We will be there visiting my adopted mom (my ex-neighbors we lost to Arizona) until Wednesday.  I probably won&#39;t be able chat while I&#39;m away.  We are staying at their house.  They live in Sierra Vista which is about an hour and 20 minutes away to the south of Tuscon so we are renting a car.  Darn near to Mexico actually.  We are going to make a pit stop in Tombstone first just for kicks.  I&#39;ve never been south of Phoenix so I thought this would be fun.  <br /><br />Steve is laughing because he says he blinked and now it&#39;s Christmas in the house.  I went through all the boxes we had down so tomorrow we will get the rest down.  Bathrooms didn&#39;t get cleaned but I&#39;ll get to that tomorrow I suppose.<br /><br />Sue...congrats on the new laptop&#33;<br /><br />OMG ... I just saw Kev&#39;s picture shoveling snow.  I think I had too many Mikes because he&#39;s ::: not wearing any underwear::: .  My vision is going I think.  Okay maybe Steve wouldn&#39;t approve of our parties.  <br /><br />Party on mates&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Nighters&#33;','Shaunna','Shaunna','2008-12-07 06:06:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337816,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:08:46',NULL,'','Night Shaunna......<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j133/sailingrose/Celebrate/Party/WOW.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />I found one , dressed for formal night&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:08:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337817,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:08:48',NULL,'','Here&#39;s something to hide him in....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/christmas-stocking.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Hope  it (all) fits&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:08:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337818,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:09:12',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337815:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;06 PM:name=Shaunna)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shaunna &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337815\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->OMG ... I just saw Kev&#39;s picture shoveling snow.  I think I had too many Mikes because he&#39;s ::: not wearing any underwear::: .  My vision is going I think.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Do not adjust your computer Shaunna&#33;  I always shovel snow in my birthday suit.  What can I say, it&#39;s....invigorating&#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\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:09:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337819,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:09:27',NULL,'','Good night Shaunna&#33; Have a nice evening with Steve.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:09:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337821,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:11:38',NULL,'','Hi Shaunna - question?  If he wants breakfast in the morning why do you have to get up???','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:11:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337822,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:12:19',NULL,'','Here you go Kevin....<img src=\"http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z124/cc2742/Women/christmas.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:12:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337823,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:13:53',NULL,'','Deb how could you........1 guy 4 women........we have to share ours among the 3 of us&#33;<br /><br />Oh wait we have some extras....','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:13:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337824,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:13:58',NULL,'','I&#39;ll take that Deb&#33;<br /><br />Jenn, did you happen to catch my live concert in downtown Denver later?<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/Naked-Cowboy_280_436346a.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:13:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337826,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:15:24',NULL,'','Your date&#39;s here Steve and ready to party - she remembered you from last time&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/party.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:15:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337828,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:16:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337826:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;15 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;15 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337826\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Your date&#39;s here Steve and ready to party - she remembered you from last time&#33;<br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/party.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />She&#39;s with Steve now?  I thought...well, i thought we had something special... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:16:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337829,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:17:09',NULL,'','Nice plectrum Kev&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:17:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337830,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:18:27',NULL,'','oops too many meds Kev LOL','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:18:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337831,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:19:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337829:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;17 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337829\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Nice plectrum Kev&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />And I didn&#39;t even know i had a plectrum.. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:19:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337832,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:20:34',NULL,'','LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:20:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337833,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:21:32',NULL,'','You can&#39;t pluck without a plectrum Dude&#33;<br />  <br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny-pictures-your-cat-is-also-mak.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:21:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337834,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:21:32',NULL,'','Howie had quite an eye opener........I left the screen open while I refilled my drink.....thanks Deb.....not','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:21:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337835,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:22:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337831:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;19 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337831\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337829:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;17 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337829\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Nice plectrum Kev&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />And I didn&#39;t even know i had a plectrum.. <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Well now you do.....learn something new everyday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:22:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337836,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:23:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337834:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;21 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;21 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337834\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Howie had quite an eye opener........I left the screen open while I refilled my drink.....thanks Deb.....not<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />SORRY <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:23:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337837,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:23:58',NULL,'','Just got off the phone with my doctor.  Getting my plectrum checked out first thing Monday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:23:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337838,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:25:20',NULL,'','No problem Deb but now he knows why I hang out here..... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:25:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337839,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:25:46',NULL,'','Hey ladies I found enough for a whole year ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/sexy_men_calendar.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:25:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337840,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:27:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337839:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;25 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;25 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey ladies I found enough for a whole year ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/sexy_men_calendar.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Again....WHOA&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Where are you Falina?&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:27:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337841,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:27:27',NULL,'','.... and some extra for the long winter ahead ....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/2008CalendarABC6b.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Hawaii here I come&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:27:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337842,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:27:45',NULL,'','multiple choice my favorite&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:27:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337843,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:27:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337839:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;25 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;25 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey ladies I found enough for a whole year ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/sexy_men_calendar.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Um....Jenn, I think you should consider their plectrums.  Might not be what you expected...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:27:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337844,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:28:57',NULL,'','And just so you don&#39;t feel left out Kev - plectrum or no plectrum - a chassis or two you might remember&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:28:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337845,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:29:09',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337840:date=Dec 7 2008, 12&#58;27 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 7 2008, 12&#58;27 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337840\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=337839:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;25 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;25 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey ladies I found enough for a whole year ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/sexy_men_calendar.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Again....WHOA&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Where are you Falina?&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I am here just taking things slow tonight.  Guess I have unwound too much.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 06:29:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337846,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:29:54',NULL,'','Doesn&#39;t Mr. March kind of look like a young John McCain?','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:29:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337847,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:30:40',NULL,'','Kevin - are you saying Mr. May and Mr. December might be married???','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:30:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337848,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:31:19',NULL,'','OMG your right Jenn','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:31:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337849,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:31:30',NULL,'','Jenn:  I just took a closeup photo of my plectrum.  Does it look right to you?<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/plectrum.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:31:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337850,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:32:15',NULL,'','OK time to go.......Howie has turned in.....and my laptop is dying&#33; Have fun all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 06:32:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337851,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:34:29',NULL,'','And Mr. May looks like Randy Travis','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:34:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337852,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:35:00',NULL,'','I am just not up to parting tonight.  You all have fun but not too much fun.  Oh alright go ahead and have some more fun.<br /><br />See you all tomorrow.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD NIGHT CRAZIES&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 06:35:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337853,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:35:17',NULL,'','Good night Rose and Falina&#33; I&#39;m almost done too&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:35:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337854,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:35:54',NULL,'','Kev - I would call that a spectrum pectrum','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:35:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337855,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:36:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337854:date=Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;35 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 11&#58;35 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337854\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kev - I would call that a spectrum pectrum<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />GROAN&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:36:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337856,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:37:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337854:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;35 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;35 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337854\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kev - I would call that a spectrum pectrum<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />It&#39;s very colorful isn&#39;t it.  But in your expert opinion, is my plectrum gonna be okay?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:37:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337857,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:39:11',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/gn0-2.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Falina and Rose - see you tomorow&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:39:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337858,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:44:45',NULL,'','Dude - is your last will and testament up to date?','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:44:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337859,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:44:46',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debgoodnight/goodnight007.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Time for me to turn in too&#33; It&#39;s been fun&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-07 06:44:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337860,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:46:50',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337858:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;44 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;44 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337858\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Dude - is your last will and testament up to date?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Sharon gets everything.  <br />should I have my plectrum amputated?  I&#39;m not ready to go yet&#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\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:46:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337861,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:47:37',NULL,'','Kev - this what a healthy plectrum looks like ...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bummer.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 06:47:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337862,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:48:20',NULL,'','Debbie&#33;  It&#39;s Saturday night&#33;  Where are you going?<br /><br />And where&#39;s Cheryl?&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:48:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337866,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 06:54:54',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337861:date=Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;47 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 09&#58;47 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337861\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kev - this what a healthy plectrum looks like ...<br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bummer.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Boy am I in trouble.  Just took another snapshot of mine.  It&#39;s got stripes&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/zebra.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 06:54:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337869,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:00:21',NULL,'','Dude - think you best get to emergency&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 07:00:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337873,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:08:51',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337869:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;00 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337869\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Dude - think you best get to emergency&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Whew&#33;  Called my doc again.  She says plectrums come in all shapes. sizes, and colors; and that mine is just perfect.  She did ask me to come in for a full examination though, just so she can check my plectrum one more time; as a matter of routine. Guess I&#39;ll see her on Monday&#33; (or she&#39;ll see me rather&#33;)','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 07:08:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337880,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:23:40',NULL,'','DS always dogs sits when we go on vacation - and when he leaves I usually find his plectrum on the floor or in the washing machine&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 07:23:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337883,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:30:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337880:date=Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;23 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 10&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337880\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->DS always dogs sits when we go on vacation - and when he leaves I usually find his plectrum on the floor or in the washing machine&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />My doctor says that the plectrum should be washed daily.  I wash mine twice a day for good measure...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 07:30:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337887,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:35:11',NULL,'','And Jenn, there&#39;s something else I should tell you about my plectrum.  While MOST plectrums are made of rigid plastic, mine is authentic tortoise shell.....<br /><br />Supposed to be more romantic, better acoustic qualities, etc.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 07:35:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337891,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:42:00',NULL,'','I prefer a plastic plectrum for plucking','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 07:42:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337892,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:42:38',NULL,'','Well, I guess Jenn must have nodded off at her computer.  Anyway, here&#39;s another look at my concert today, plectrum and all....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/Naked-Cowboy_280_436346a.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 07:42:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337894,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:52:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337791:date=Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;51 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 6 2008, 08&#58;51 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337791\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Fill me up Big Boy&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bigglassofwine.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />That&#39;s what I usually say to Greg...oops, can I say that here.  And I havent&#39;t even been drinking, other than this great big glass if unsweetened ice tea with 6 lemon slices...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-07 07:52:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337895,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:53:11',NULL,'','Small crowd lol.<br /><br />I&#39;m calling it a night - heading off to watch a movie - I get to watch what I want when Hugh is at work :o)<br /><br />Catch you later Kev - it&#39;s been fun - as usual.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 07:53:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337897,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 07:58:18',NULL,'','Kevin, looks like you and your plectrum may be partying alone.  We bought my in-laws a digital picture frame today that holds 8000 pics and I have the task of going thru all the pics on my computer and Gregs and transferring them over. I love my family but I am somewhat sick of looking at them now, and am going to go watch tv for a bit and then turn in....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-07 07:58:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337899,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 08:03:11',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4169e1--><span style=\"color:#4169e1\"><!--/coloro-->Night all&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 08:03:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337900,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 08:03:57',NULL,'','Well, okay.  Good night Jenn. <br /><br />I understand Cheryl.  Screening the family photos.<br /><br />I&#39;m gonna go grab my...guitar, and my plectrum, and strum a few chords.    <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-07 08:03:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337906,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 15:57:01',NULL,'','<br /><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#48D1CC--><span style=\"color:#48D1CC\"><!--/coloro-->Sunday December 7, 2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Morning all&#33; <br />Happy Sunday&#33; Nice quiet day around here, plan to clean out the Christmas stuff today. Some of the boxes are too heavy for me to lift and I have lots of old stuff that we never use.<br /><br />Marylou if you check in Bon Voyage&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Kevin is your plectrum OK today? LOL<br /><br />Jackie hope the shower goes well today.<br /><br />Ed welcome back.<br /><br />Shaunna have a good trip.<br /><br />Sue hope you are enjoying your laptop.<br /><br />Well I’m in need of another cuppa coffee…….must have been last nights party…..LOL&#33; Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 15:57:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337909,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 17:16:42',NULL,'','Bon Jour everyone on a sunny but cold(28 f) Montreal. A very light dusting of snow makes things look a little more &quot;Xmasy&quot;&#33; Hopefully today will be fairly quiet-one never knows around here&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Have a great day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-07 17:16:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337910,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 17:19:40',NULL,'','good morning all <br />took pappy on short run and it is cold out  <br />guess what i am on my new laptop hehe  it was so easy, my brother helped me thank god for him heh.<br />i have some work to do on my new laptop, of course i am enjoying it..<br />i am cleaning out the files in my old one so it will be busy day for me  when i do all the transfers from my old one to the new one.<br /><br />Pappy is doing good and still being hyper at night wanna to play and etc.. hehe so cute.<br /><br />gotta go  have good day all smile stay warm where you are as the weather is COLD brr<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-07 17:19:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337911,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 17:25:44',NULL,'','Morning all,<br /><br />Must have been real tired as I slept in.  Woke to rain, so started the coffee and now I need to start breakfast.  Not much going on here.  Heading out to do the grocery shopping this morning with dh.  He usually doesn&#39;t go but the voucher we have is in his name and he has to sign it at check out.<br /><br />Rose thanks for starting the dock this morning.  Have fun going through the christmas boxes.  I need to do that this year myself.<br /><br />Ed welcome back.<br /><br />Shaunna good luck to Steve at the race today.  Enjoy your visit in AZ.<br /><br />Sue hows the new laptop?<br /><br />Deb whats on your agenda today?<br /><br />Jackie enjoy the shower today.<br /><br />Cheryl your really don&#39;t have that many pictures you can put in that digital picture frame do you?<br /><br />Jenn &amp; Kevin you two have way to much fun.  Think you need to take it down a plectrum. lol<br /><br />Well have to start breakfast.  Will check back in later.<br /><br />Everyone have a great Sunday&#33;&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-07 17:25:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337914,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 17:51:26',NULL,'','Good morning everyone from Miami.   We arrived safely yesterday afternoon and have been on the go ever since.   Just came back from breakfast at the Bayside Market and will be returning there later to do some shopping.    Yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;   We  are staying at the Holiday Inn downtown and are less than impressed with the place but it&#39;s only 1 more day and we will be on the Jewel.   Our room here is smaller than a cruise ship cabin and when Jim went to hang up his towel after his shower this morning the entire towel rack pulled out of the wall.  Also when we checked in the security guard cautioned about leaving our luggage in the locked, patroled parking area so we are falling over each other here in this room.  There&#39;s a note on the dresser to call if you require a crib and one will be provided.   I just might call for one just to see them try and find some room for one.   They might have to use the tub..    lol <br /><br />The good part is it is in the 70&#39;s this morning and when we called TJ for his b&#39;day a short while ago Deb said we had a blanket of snow in Pa.<br />Guess we got away just in time.<br /><br />Haven&#39;t had time to read back thru all the posts as internet connection is very iffy but Jackie I did read about Candace and her little baby and will be sending all our prayers your way for both of them.    I look forward to some good news the next time I check in.   <br /><br />Need to go and rearrange our bags so will try and check back later..   I miss chatting with you all but will catch up soon.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-07 17:51:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337916,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 19:07:57',NULL,'','Thanks for checking in Marylou. I remember how small that hotel room was........we also brought our luggage in the room as the area behind the hotel is iffy. Have a great time shopping, and again Bon Voyage to you and Jim&#33; Wish Martha the same.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-07 19:07:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337936,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 20:45:24',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />It is 10:30 here and I&#39;m the only one stirring.  All three animals and Roe are sound asleep in our bed.  This has never happened before, so I grabbed my camera and good a picture of &quot;the group.&quot;  I guess they missed us this time.<br /><br />Hi MaryLou:  Yep, we have stayed in that area and most of the hotels are pretty much as you described yours.  But, it&#39;s close to Bayside and that&#39;s a good thing.  And, you are not up to your buts in snow.  That&#39;s an even better thing.<br /><br />Cold and cloudy here today.  I miss Mexico already.  <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 />Cheryl, I did one of those photo frames last Christmas for Roe.  Other than the first couple of days, it has never been turned on.  <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 />Well, time to wake up Puff for this &quot;walk.&quot;<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-07 20:45:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337938,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 21:52:55',NULL,'','Good afternoon everybody,<br /><br />WOW&#33;  did you partiers ever have some pea-pickin&#39; good time last night&#33;  When Jenn first started her little &quot;plectrum joke&quot; I waited to see where she was going with it...I didn&#39;t have to go wait <b>long</b>&#33; LOL  Who would had thought you could have that much fun with a guitar pick???<br /><br />MaryLou - glad you arrived safely...be careful in Miami.  I can&#39;t imagine a hotel room smaller than a ship&#39;s cabin&#33; LOL<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a great day   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />try and be back later on...','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-07 21:52:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337939,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 21:53:49',NULL,'','Good morning - and it sure is that - bright sunshine out there&#33;<br /><br />Good to hear from you Mary Lou.<br /><br />Falina - no such thing as too much fun lol.<br /><br />Ed - aww they did miss you - that is so cute&#33;<br /><br />Off to games -back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-07 21:53:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337967,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-07 23:16:30',NULL,'','Whew..... you party animals, look what i missed out on last night - sounds like you had a fantastic time&#33;<br /><br />Well the Baby Shower is over and it went really well.  Candice looked lovely and got so many lovely gifts for the baby... now she has her work cut out for her sorting out the nursery.  I was chosen for one of the games, blind folded I was fed baby food and had to guess the flavor.  Oh my goodness.... why do mother&#39;s feed that crap to their babies.  It was apparently &quot;mango&quot; - you could have fooled me, it tasted like a slimy pear concoction... just awful.  After 2 mouthfuls I said that&#39;s it... don&#39;t feed me any more of that awful stuff&#33;<br /><br />Ed... my goodness are you back already? Surely that wasn&#39;t 7 days&#33; So glad you loved the Sapphire - we also loved the Diamond, she is definitely one of the most beautiful ships that we have even been on - i can&#39;t wait to read your review.  I know exactly how Puff feels.... Gucci is exactly the same, doesn&#39;t want to leave our sides after we have been separated from her.<br /><br />MaryLou... sorry to hear that your hotel isn&#39;t great.  But thanks for telling us about it - so we know for sure to scratch that one off the list for Connie goes Crazy.  Actually the more I think about it, the more I feel that we are doing a really sensible thing by staying at the Clarion.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-07 23:16:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337983,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 00:08:16',NULL,'','Good afternoon/evening everybody&#33;<br />Verrrrry ccccold here&#33;&#33;&#33; A perfect day to go to a warm theater and see a good movie.....which is exactly what we did - all 3 of us&#33; We saw <b>&quot;Australia&quot;</b>. What a beautiful movie with a fantastic story&#33;&#33;&#33; It&#39;s the best movie I&#39;ve seen in years.....as you can tell I loved it and would highly recommend 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 />Sorry I missed the rest of the party last night. I was just really getting sleepy. I can&#39;t keep up with you left coasters&#33;<br /><br />Bon Voyage <b>Mary Lou </b>and wish the same to Martha&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - so glad the shower went well. I actually enjoy baby showers more than wedding showers.<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I need to clean out my Christmas stuff too but as the great procrastinator that I am....maybe next year <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 /><b>Ed</b> - yeah, our cats won&#39;t leave us alone for a few days after we&#39;re gone for awhile. I&#39;m sure to them it feels like forever&#33;<br /><br />A big HELLO to Jenn, Kevin, Cheryl, Andrea, Falina, Sue, James and all other CRAZIES looking in&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-08 00:08:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337985,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 01:16:37',NULL,'','Hello all.  We just got home from doing some running around.  Our youngest son showed up around 11:00, and then Grgeory and Scotty came in and so I got to see all my babies today.  After the munchkin and his dad left, Chris went with us to lunch at TGIF&#39;s and then Greg wanted to go look at TV&#39;s.  We now have a 57&quot; flat screen hi-def tv that we bought about 4 yrs. ago and now Greg has a bee in his bonnet about wanting a 60-65&quot; LCD one that he can hang on the wall.  There are some good deals on ones up to 52&quot; but the bigger ones are more expensive and I was prepared to put my foot down about him spending &#036;7000 on a television when ours works perfectly fine.  I really don&#39;t think he would have done it anyway, especially since his company is preparing to go thru layoffs so who knows if he will even have a job next month.  Chris was with us and I think he was urging his dad to go for it.  I just went and found me a chair and sat and waited because I figured common sense would take over when he thought about it.  He did stop and get a newspaper on the way home so he could check the sale ads, but none of them had the 60-65&quot; tv&#39;s in them.  I hope I do not find that he is serious because he is very good with money and I would hate to tell him that I did not think he should have it when he is the one who has worked so hard and put all that money into savings.  Other than his atv&#39;s and other toys, he really doesn&#39;t spend much on himself but does spend a lot on me.  We are just sitting here watching the Chiefs and the Bronco&#39;s play, so I will be back later...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-08 01:16:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337986,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 02:08:07',NULL,'','Deb.... glad you enjoyed Australia so much, Tony and I really want to see it - it looks fantastic.<br /><br />Just spoken to my daughter in Melbourne, Tania - she is still bleeding and has 10 days to go to see the Dr. again.  I suggested that she go for a 2nd opinion, she might just do that.  It&#39;s almost impossible for her to be on total bed rest with 2 small children.<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 02:08:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337993,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 02:26:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337986:date=Dec 7 2008, 07&#58;08 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 7 2008, 07&#58;08 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337986\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb.... glad you enjoyed Australia so much, Tony and I really want to see it - it looks fantastic.<br /><br />Just spoken to my daughter in Melbourne, Tania - she is still bleeding and has 10 days to go to see the Dr. again.  I suggested that she go for a 2nd opinion, she might just do that.  It&#39;s almost impossible for her to be on total bed rest with 2 small children.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />The photography was amazing&#33; You must go see it&#33;<br />So sorry about Tania. She <i>should</i> get a 2nd opinion. I can&#39;t imagine being on bed rest with 2 small children. When I was on bed rest I didn&#39;t have any children and it was still difficult. My thoughts and prayers for her and her baby boy are still with her.<br /><br />Finale of the Amazing Race tonight. It should be a good one.....and no football game so it should be on time <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-08 02:26:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337994,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 02:47:29',NULL,'','Jackie glad the shower went well. Sorry to hear about Tania........might be time for that 2nd opinion, you&#39;re right. <br /><br />Deb I&#39;m waiting for the Amazing Race too..........','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-08 02:47:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337996,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 02:55:50',NULL,'','Yippee - amazing race is in 10 minutes time.<br /><br />Thanks Deb for the thoughts and prayers.  Gosh these two pregnant daughters and their dicey pregnancies are very worrysome.  I just can&#39;t wait for  Candice&#39;s tests this week to see if they are still going to do the induction on the 22nd.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 02:55:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337997,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 02:58:16',NULL,'','Sorry Rose... I meant to answer you as well.  Yes Tania needs to find out if there is a problem with the placenta - it&#39;s just so hard to get anything out of the Dr&#39;s, they really don&#39;t take pregnancies very seriously in the first three months, it&#39;s a shame.  It&#39;s almost que sera sera - what ever will be, will be&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 02:58:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(337998,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 03:07:31',NULL,'','Whoopie......Steelers pull it out in last seven minutes&#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 />It was not pretty, but a win is a win. <br /><br />Ordered a Flip Mimo camcorder as a little surprise for Roe.  Had it shipped to son&#39;s house where we will be staying over Christmas.  Want her to be able to take her own video of the Grandkids.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/fullmommy/Holiday%20Gift%20Guide%202008/FlipVideoMinoSeriesCamcorder.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Well, time to get ready for the Christmas Dinner and Party at church.  Just what I need after a cruise, another big meal.  Oh well, would not want it to go to waste.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" /> <br /><br />TTYL,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-08 03:07:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338000,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 03:36:41',NULL,'','Sorry Steve, but my Broncos beat your Chiefs.  It actually looked like the win was going to fall on your side for most of the game..  Just got back from the grocery store.  I planned to go tomorrow and beat the snow but we were watching the 5:00 news and it said that it should start around 10:30 a.m. and that is usually when I get up and then it takes a while for my meds to kick in and my body to get moving, so Greg said he would take me tonight as he doesn&#39;t like me going out by myself after dark.  As it will be cold the next few days, I got the ingredients for a beef stew for tomorrow and a pot of potato soup and some roasted sub sandwiches for Tuesday.  It is supposed to start clearing on Wed. and I have to go out that day to go to the salon and also to get Scotty at school.  Greg asked me what I thought about buying the new tv and I just said that I didn&#39;t think the timing was right.  He siad I was probably right as our old one is fine and he said that the big ones will probably be less expensive next year as most things seem to come down in price as technology developes, so crisis averted.  Well, gonna go get some things done and get ready for Amazing Race....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-08 03:36:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338001,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 03:59:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=337997:date=Dec 7 2008, 07&#58;58 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 7 2008, 07&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=337997\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Sorry Rose... I meant to answer you as well.  Yes Tania needs to find out if there is a problem with the placenta - it&#39;s just so hard to get anything out of the Dr&#39;s, they really don&#39;t take pregnancies very seriously in the first three months, it&#39;s a shame.  It&#39;s almost que sera sera - what ever will be, will be&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Your right about today&#39;s Drs.........I think they forget what it&#39;s like to be the expectant parent&#33; I pray that both of your daughter&#39;s are well and their babies are healthy.<br /><br />Ed nice gift&#33;<br /><br />Thrilled at the way the Race turned out.........','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-08 03:59:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338003,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 04:02:37',NULL,'','Cheryl....That&#39;s ok your Broncos won.  We really need the good draft pick&#33;  The only bad thing about the Broncos winning is I wil have to put up with my son-in-law in St Louis.  He is a hugh Bronco fan but we will have fun&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-08 04:02:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338011,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 04:13:50',NULL,'','Great AR tonight&#33; I won&#39;t say anything else because others haven&#39;t seen it yet.<br /><br />I&#39;m so sorry Jackie, I think I got your 2 daughters confused with each others pregnancies <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> Anyway, they are both in my prayers. You are so right about some Dr.&#39;s not caring as much about 1st trimester pregnancies. I don&#39;t get it&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-08 04:13:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338013,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 04:18:54',NULL,'','Ed....I think I found something even worse than being on a pastoral selection commitee.  Today I was elected as Vice Chairman of the congregation.  I don&#39;t really think they know what they are getting into.  This should be a fun next couple of years&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Sorry to hear about Tonia.  Our prayeers are with her.<br /><br />MaryLou...Sounds like a wonderful room.  My memory of Miami, there aren&#39;t too many safe areas in that part of town&#33;  Have a great time on your cruise&#33;  You deserve it&#33;<br /><br />We just got back from Christmas shopping.  Sunday night is a great time to go to the mall.  Not busy at all.  We were in and out is about one hour.  Bought Gramps a 40&quot; HDTV today at Sams Club.  He should get a kick out of it.  Hope he doesn&#39;t find all the &quot;on demand&quot; channels&#33;  <br /><br />Hope everyone had a great weekend.  Talk to you tomorrow.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-08 04:18:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338014,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 04:19:08',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies&#33; Very good football day as both the Colts and the Bears won&#33;<br />We went to a very nice Xmas program today for one of the granddaughters. It was very well done.<br />Have a nice evening&#33;<br />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-08 04:19:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338026,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 05:04:56',NULL,'','Hi all,<br />Been real busy today trying to get things done.  Still working on the laundry.  I do have the Christmas cards done that need to be mailed.  Will do the rest later.  Got our grocery shopping done.  Now we have some food in the house.<br />Well the Seahawks lost another one.  They could have won if they hadn&#39;t fumbled the ball.  Same story just a different day.<br /><br />Jackie my thoughts and prayers are with both your daughters and babies.  (((HUGS))) to you.  Glad to hear the shower turned out good.<br /><br />Cheryl my dd is going to by bf a 32 or 42 in tv for Christmas.  Prices are still a little high.  Kinda waiting to see if she can get a better deal.<br /><br />Steve congrats on the new post at church.  Bet gramps will love the new tv.<br /><br />Ed I am sure Roe will love it.  I have seen them but wasn&#39;t sure what they were....now I know.  I take it they are smaller than the regular camcorders.<br /><br />Rose, Deb &amp; Jackie enjoy AR.<br /><br />Guess I better go for now.  Still have a few things left to do.  Talk to you all later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-08 05:04:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338032,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 06:49:20',NULL,'','I was thrilled with the way AR turned out.  One question - I did not see Toni and Dallas at the finale. I know in Russia, they had lost their passports, I wonder if they were delayed in returning home because of that.  Dallas and Starr had that flirtation going so I was anxious to see them together again.  Still working on loading family pics into a file to go onto the digital frame.  Hey Kevin, they were saying that from Centennial south, there could be up to 12&quot; of snow tomorrow, we are only forecast for up to 6 at this end of town.  Sounds like you will be buried.  Well, off to spend at least an hour trying to get the tangles out of the hounds hair....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-08 06:49:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338034,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 07:31:51',NULL,'','Yes, Falina.  About the size of a small Ipod.  Fits easily in Pocket and very, very simple to operate.  <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','2008-12-08 07:31:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338046,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 12:55:16',NULL,'','<u><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro--><b><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->MONDAY - DECEMBER 8TH<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></u><br /><br />Good morning from Miami where we will finally get to board the Jewel of the Seas in a couple of hours.   I still  haven&#39;t had time to go back over all the posts but hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy at this hectic time of the year.    I could never be a &quot;southerner&quot; as somehow I just can&#39;t understand Christmas carols and shorts at the same time.    I don&#39;t think I would ever get into the spirit.    Please remind me I said that next month when I am freezing and up to my knee caps in snow.    lol    <br /><br />Jim must be done in the shower - I just heard the towel rack fall on the floor again.   lol.     I hope I didn&#39;t give anyone the wrong impression about this hotel, it&#39;s just not what I expected it to be and the price is definately way too much for what you get.   The location on the other hand is wonderful and if we had a room on a higher deck and facing the other way I would be watching the ships come in this morning.<br /><br />I&#39;ll check in when I can - in the  meantime, stay well, stay safe and make today special.  We are on our way to the Panama Canal so all is good here.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-08 12:55:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338052,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 15:42:05',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br /><br />MaryLou it was wonderful to see you had started the dock this morning.  One year we spent Christmas in California and it was 80 degrees.  Not your typical Christmas weather.  <br />You and Jim have a wonderful cruise.  Tell Martha Hi and to have a great cruise from me.<br /><br />Well not alot on the agenda today.  Just going to work.  Sure am looking forward to my 2 weeks off later this month.  After work today I hope one my co workers is coming to house and see if he can fix my computer problems.  I may not be on the computer until later.<br /><br />Ed thanks for info.  They sound like something I might like to have....just might add it to my Christmas list.  I did add a cruise to my list.<br /><br />A big HI to Jenn, Cheryl, Deb, Rose, Kevin, Steve, Andrea, Shaunna, James, Robert, Chris, Jackie, Tonia, Sue, Carmen, and anyone I may have missed.<br /><br />Everyone have a great day.  Talk to you later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-08 15:42:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338057,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 17:13:00',NULL,'','Cheryl, I have just watched Regis and Kelly and the winner of the AR were being interviewed - Yes Dallas was with Starr in the studio, not on the stage with her and her brother though.  I&#39;m so thrilled that they won&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 17:13:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338058,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 17:18:24',NULL,'','Jackie and Cheryl, I just found this on the CBS/Amazing Race website....<br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->“Toni and Dallas&#39;s Passports were turned into the US Embassy and they were able to return home however they did not make it in time for the finale. Also The show made it look like Someone could have intervened and stopped this from happening how ever that is not the case because Dallas had been in a second Taxi for approximately 30 min before realizing that his bag was missing&#33;&#33; This happened due to the fact that he had to change is mic&#33; Also Dallas and Star are dating and have been for 6 months&#33;&#33; I hope this information helps..If you want to read this story for yourself you can go to Google.com and put &quot;What happened to Toni and Dallas&quot; in the search field and then click on the first result&#33;&#33; ”<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-08 17:18:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338059,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 17:37:56',NULL,'','Thanks Deb -interesting&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 17:37:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338066,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 18:37:47',NULL,'','hello good morning  almost <br />took pappy out for short run  had busy morning <br />was cleaning the house. <br /><br />i am still working on my new laptop saving files and delete the old ones..<br />and etc...<br />i better get going will check with you guys later','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-08 18:37:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338067,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 18:40:56',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debGM/gmorning.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=338059:date=Dec 8 2008, 10&#58;37 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 8 2008, 10&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338059\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thanks Deb -interesting&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I thought so too&#33; DH and I noticed right away that Toni &amp; Dallas weren&#39;t at the finish line and figured it had something to do with the lost passports.<br /><br />Well, DS had a short class this morning - got out an hour early. It&#39;s a BIO class and he just found out he doesn&#39;t have to take the final exam because he came to every class and lab and has an A-. So today was the last class for him <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 />DH went to use the snowblower yesterday and it wouldn&#39;t start. Luckily there wasn&#39;t alot of snow so he and DS shoveled it. I took it in this morning to get repaired. Hopefully we&#39;ll get it back before it snows alot.<br /><br />My JD is supposed to be tomorrow. In the summons they said to call 2 business days before which was Friday. Well, I called Fri. evening and they said something to the effect that they may be all set for Tues. but to call back Mon. after 5:00. So, we&#39;ll see what happens <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 />I hope everybody&#39;s having a good Monday&#33;<br />Later....','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-08 18:40:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338069,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 19:44:34',NULL,'','A very good afternoon to one and all. We got up this morning to a temperature of minus 4 F or minus 20 C.This was accompanied by a wind giving a chill factor of minus 22 F&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Horrible just horrible&#33; Put our Xmas tree up over the weekend-actually Donna did most of it. It looks very pretty. Sadly we won&#39;t have our pet cat to sit under it warming himself  as he did for the last 6 years or so. This may be our last Xmas in Quebec if our dreams of a Nova Scotia home come through in 2009. I won&#39;t be sorry to leave here.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-08 19:44:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338070,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 19:45:33',NULL,'','Deb - hope they don&#39;t need you for JD... although interesting, it always seems to be such a waste of a day.<br /><br />Sue - sounds like you are having fun with your new computer.<br /><br />Cheryl &amp; Kev - are you snowed under this morning?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-08 19:45:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338073,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 20:37:29',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  Jackie, the snow has not started falling yet, they are now saying it will start this afternoonn - in plenty of time to make for a bad rush hour.  I was very happy that Nick and Starr won.  I would have hated for Ken and Tina to win - they are both so obnoxious and I cannot even believe the frat boys made it to the final 3, they certainly did not deserve it.  Deb, thanks for the info - I am glad that Dallas and Starr are together.  Survivor is nearing the end also - what are we going to do with all the reality shows off.  I hope that Big Brother will be startng again sometime in the near future&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, gotta&#39; go get my housework done and then get the beff stew started...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-08 20:37:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338078,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 22:05:56',NULL,'','Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Cool and dreary here - but no rain so far&#33;<br /><br />Had Mom here for dinner last night - she kept insisting she had never seent his house before - we have lived here for over 13 years :o(<br /><br />Then we went on a CHristmas light tour - lots of pretty sights.<br /><br />Off to lunch at our fav sushi spot - our friends have become hooked as well so it&#39;s always our first choice.<br /><br />Stay warm and dry and Kev) stay out of trouble ....','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-08 22:05:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338106,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-08 23:28:32',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies&#33; Did some odds and ends today, nothing too strenuous. <br /><br />Marylou you should be getting ready to leave Miami by now, Bon Voyage&#33;<br /><br />Falina good luck with the computer repair.<br /><br />Sue sounds like your enjoying your new laptop.<br /><br />Deb hope you don’t have to do JD. My DD finishes school this week too.<br /><br />Cheryl, I’m sure another reality show will come along soon…… <br /><br />Jenn on the bad days with mom think about the good moments only……..It’ll help you get through.<br /><br />Well off to look for something for Howie’s dinner. I’m sure I can throw something together quickly. Hope you all have a great night.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-08 23:28:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338119,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 00:40:54',NULL,'','In case you missed it under &quot;General Discussion&quot;, here is the link to our Sapphire Princess Cruise pictures.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.box.net/shared/p4t5dt0ydy\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.box.net/shared/p4t5dt0ydy</a><br /><br />Just click on first photo and then &quot;next photo tab at top to move through the pictures.  <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 not started review yet, but thought these pics might give you an idea of how the ship looks during the Christmas holiday.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 00:40:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338122,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 00:52:30',NULL,'','Great pics Ed.  Roe looks well - how is she feeling?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 00:52:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338123,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 00:57:55',NULL,'','Cheryl,<br /><br />She feels fine.  She is at her Blood Doctor as we speak. Her radiation treatments will begin next month.  She has been on some heavy meds which seem to be really helping.  That was one of her new wigs in the pics.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 00:57:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338125,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 01:12:49',NULL,'','Ed - as I posted on General Discussion I think the ship is gorgeous and so is Roe. So glad she is feeling good.  Yes I love her wig.... so mod looking&#33;&#33;  Also totally fell in love with the last photo, of course&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl and Rose - I have to have at least one reality show a week, to watch.  Now that Survivor ends this week... what next?  I can&#39;t wait tosee the next Amazing Race, as you know we were there at Table Mountain Cable Car Station ready to go up the mountain, when the contestants started arriving in their Cape Town, South Africa leg of the race.  In all the time we were waiting there - about 45 minutes we only saw two teams arrive.  Each jumped out of a taxi with a cameraman running behind them.  The two blond girls were first and then there was almost a 30 minute time lapse before we saw the two guys.  Oh yes, there is still Secret Millionaire, I wonder how many of those shows they shot, I guess it depends upon how many millionaires wanted to part with their money  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" />  As you say maybe Big Brother will start soon.  Cheryl, I can&#39;t wait to see pictures of you with your new hairdo&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-09 01:12:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338133,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 01:31:30',NULL,'','Yes Jackie, that was one of those &quot;Kodak Moments.&quot;  I rolled out of bed and saw them all there on the bed and said to myself &quot;I wish I had my camera&quot; and then realized it was sitting on the dresser&#33;  Roe is buried under that comforter somewhere.  The cats are never on the bed with us, so this was a real event.<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 01:31:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338134,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 01:43:44',NULL,'','I know the answer to this is probably buried in the posts I missed while cruising, but where is Joey??<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 01:43:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338145,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 02:43:15',NULL,'','He is just very busy and has a lot of things on this palte right now Ed.  He hopes to be back soon.  He is missed.  Roe&#39;s wig looks very natural - glad to hear she is feeling good.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 02:43:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338146,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 02:44:49',NULL,'','Jackie, I checked online and it doens&#39;t look like Big Brother will air again until summertime...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 02:44:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338147,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 02:49:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338146:date=Dec 8 2008, 07&#58;44 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 8 2008, 07&#58;44 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338146\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Jackie, I checked online and it doens&#39;t look like Big Brother will air again until summertime...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Oh No&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Oh well.... I guess we will have American Idol to keep us busy in the evenings.<br /><br />Ed - yes we are all missing Joey.....','zebra','zebra','2008-12-09 02:49:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338148,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 02:59:20',NULL,'','<b>YAY&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I don&#39;t have to do Jury Duty </b><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, I haven&#39;t had a chance to look at your photos but I will&#33;<br /><br />The only reality shows I watch now are AR and Survivor. I sometimes watch Am. Idol. I never really got into Big Brother. I do want to check out Secret Millionaire.<br /><br />Well, DS &amp; I are going to watch &quot;Big Bang Theory&quot; so....I&#39;ll be back later.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-09 02:59:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338149,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 03:17:11',NULL,'','Congrats Deb - no JD for you.... this time.  <br /><br />Well I&#39;m off to watch to watch the Buccaneers play the Panthers........','zebra','zebra','2008-12-09 03:17:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338151,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 04:27:28',NULL,'','I am not an American Idol fan, so hopefully Secret Millionaire will be on for a while.  It is supposed to air both Wed. and Thurs. this week.  I do like Biggest Loser too.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 04:27:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338153,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 05:37:28',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Hope everyone is having a great evening.  Didn&#39;t get the computer fixed because my co worker can&#39;t make here until Thursday.  This okay, we have gone this long so a few more days won&#39;t matter.  The weather man is saying we might get the white stuff this weekend.  We will see.  Don&#39;t usually get the white stuff until like January maybe February.  That&#39;s if we get any at all.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear you don&#39;t have to do JD.  What a relief.<br /><br />Jackie sorry there aren&#39;t too many reality shows this time of year.  I am not into them.  Sometimes I have watched Surviror.  Really into DWTS and now I am waiting for the new season of 24.  I love that show.<br /><br />Ed looked at your pictures and they are great.  Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Well not alot going on here tonight so I will call it a night.  Time to lick all those Christmas cards so I can get them in mail. <br />Everyone have a great evening and I chat at you in the morning.<br /><br /><b>GOOD NIGHT CRAZIES&#33;</b>','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-09 05:37:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338154,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 05:40:52',NULL,'','Sure is quiet around here tonight.  Just sitting here watching tv and listening to Greg snore, all stretched out in his recliner.  Kevin, I am starting to worry about you - you don&#39;t seem to be your old troublemaking self&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, guess I will go to playing my Twirl game....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 05:40:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338158,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 09:27:33',NULL,'','Good Night, All  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 09:27:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338159,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 14:25:37',NULL,'','Happy Tuesday everyone.<br /><br />I am off, bright and early, to join Candice at her Doctor&#39;s appointment at 8 this morning.  She would like to have some moral support and also witness to what the Dr. has to say about her condition.  Her husband had to fly to Chicago on business...... so I am it.<br /><br />I&#39;ll check back in when I get back.......','zebra','zebra','2008-12-09 14:25:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338160,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 16:04:31',NULL,'','A very Good Morning to all our readers&#33;&#33;&#33; 12 F here with light snow. Only 81 more days now to our 1st 10 day cruise. ( Princess to the Caribbean.) Still haven&#39;t been assigned a stateroom but have been told it will be a mini-suite probably in the AD section.<br />Hoping to return again to Nova Scotia this weekend as our agent down there has, what looks like a suitable home to show us. I sincerely hope this is what we are looking for.We can&#39;t keep flying the 1000 miles every week just to look at &quot;possibilities&quot;.<br />Have a great day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-09 16:04:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338162,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 16:46:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338154:date=Dec 8 2008, 08&#58;40 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 8 2008, 08&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338154\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, I am starting to worry about you - you don&#39;t seem to be your old troublemaking self&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Sorry Cheryl.  I&#39;ll try to make lots of trouble this weekend <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />   Finally got all that snow they were talking about.  Several inches at my place.  Normally I take an express bus downtown, but today I drove to the train station.  It is nice to have lots of options for getting to work.  Those transit people sure know what their doing. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-09 16:46:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338164,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 17:50:36',NULL,'','good morning  to you all  smile <br />took Pappy for short run and it is raining eekk <br />guess i better get my christmas shopping list start before i go out doing christmas shopping ugh but i am not hitting any malls  no way lol..<br />i know what to get  the adults in my family  i am done with the kids yaya. my budget this year is kind of tight since i have brought new computer  of course i did save for a year  but still little tight. but i found a way to get them anyway.<br />next year i will find another way to save much better.<br /><br /><br />yeah Rose i am enjoying my new laptop is doing much better and more faster than my old one <br /><br />debbie  YAYA  no more JD for you  cheers <br /><br />ED roe look good  smile i am glad that she is doing well and look so good smile.<br /><br /><br />have good day eveyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-09 17:50:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338168,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 18:42:38',NULL,'','I&#39;m back from my DD&#39;s doctor&#39;s appointment.  He&#39;s still talking about inducing on the 22nd.  He then sent her off for a fetal anti stress test.  They were very good to her and told her that the baby is doing very well.  Now on Thursday she has the same test that she had last week which showed slightly elevated number on the preclampsia (sp?) test.  If the numbers elevate higher he will deliver the baby sooner, but as at now we are all set for a baby on December 22nd..... in under two weeks  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-09 18:42:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338169,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 18:43:33',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;<br />It&#39;s raining cats and dogs and is 35F. If this were snow we&#39;d probably be up to our a#&#036;%* in 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\" /> I had some errands to run this morning but now I&#39;m done and plan on staying in where it&#39;s warm and dry. <br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - you are so fortunate to have many transportation options. This area has been pushing for mass transit for a long time. There are some ideas &quot;on the table&quot; but there are huge money issues.....like with everything else.<br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - happy Christmas shopping&#33; Do you go to Ann Arbor to do your shopping?<br /><br /><b>James</b> - Where in NS is this house? Hope it&#39;s the right one.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I think it was you that asked if Halifax was in Nova Scotia......Yes it is. We have traveled all over Nova Scotia - just gorgeous&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - it&#39;s good that you&#39;re going along with Candice.....not only for moral support but for another set of ears. I hope and pray that everything&#39;s OK.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - get your Christmas cards done?.....Now can you do mine? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - your photos are real nice&#33; The Sapphire Princess looks like a beauty&#33; <br /><br />A big HELLO to all other Crazies out there. Have a great day&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-09 18:43:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338170,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 18:51:53',NULL,'','<b>Jackie</b>, I had pre-eclampsia (used to be called toxemia) and was induced 4 weeks before my due date. A harder labor (so I&#39;m told because that&#39;s the only one I had) but I now have a healthy kid.I can imagine how worried you all are but I&#39;m sure all will be well <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-09 18:51:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338173,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 19:13:14',NULL,'','Good Morning, Crazies:<br /><br />Jackie:  That grand baby will be here before you know it&#33;&#33;  What a Christmas present&#33;&#33; Sorry for all you DD&#39;s problems, but the end result will be worth it for everyone.<br /><br />Steve: What does the Vice Chair do??<br /><br />James: Good luck with you house hunting trip to NS.  Glad you enjoyed the Sapphire photos.  We liked everything about her except Anytime Dining, which we will not do again if it can be avoided.<br /><br />Sue:  A shopping list is a good idea before you hit the stores.  Took Puff for his walk first thing this morning also.  Cold and windy here today.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-09 19:13:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338174,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 19:54:00',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Kevin, I think we got about 6&quot; of the white stuff on our end of town.  The sun is shining now, so hopefully it will melt what is on the roads.  On my dad&#39;s side of the family, we seem to have all lost touch with each other.  My father was one of 7 siblings and there were lots of cousins but as all of those older people passed on, the cousins seem to have gone their seperate ways.  I had an elderly aunt and uncle who I was in touch with and they always kept me up to date on what was going on but as of about 2 years ago, I have been unable to reach them and eventually the number was disconnected so I am sure that something happened to them.  One of my cousin&#39;s was very big in the &quot;karate world&quot;, so yesterday, I thought to do a google on his name and I came back with several hits.  One had someone with his name who was on the board of directors of a karate association and another was a karate school and his last name was integrated into the logo.  I emailed both organizations that I was looking for my cousin with the same name and was hoping it was the same person and could they please pass my info on to him.  Late last night, one of the guys emailed me back and said that he did not have Bill&#39;s personal contact info but knew many people who were in contact with him and he would be more than happy to pass my email on to them so they could get it to him.  He sent me a pic of the man who was associated with them that was taken at a recent karate tournament and even though I have not seen my cousin in 20 yrs, I knew immediately that it was him.  It was like looking into his mother&#39;s (my aunt&#39;s) face.  I hope that I hear from him soon.  Some of the things I ordered online have arrived in the past few days, so I need to wrap presents again today.  That is one of my least favorite things to do.  I rarely use gift bags because I think Scotty and my sons enjoy the anticipation of unwrapping the gifts.  Well, the dryer just buzzed, so time to go get one load out and fold it and put the next one in....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 19:54:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338189,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 22:51:50',NULL,'','Okay guys, it has been 3 hours since the last post - where is everyone???','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 22:51:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338192,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 23:09:42',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/snowman.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-09 23:09:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338193,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 23:16:51',NULL,'','How cute is that cartoon, Cheryl&#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 />Neat story about your cousin. I hope you can get in touch with him. It&#39;s too bad that that happens with our families.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-09 23:16:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338197,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-09 23:50:00',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Not much happening around here lately. <br /><br />Deb congrats on getting to skip JD. <br /><br />Ed, nice pictures. I wouldn’t have known Roe was wearing a wig if you hadn’t told me. <br /><br />James hope you can go look at the house the agent thinks is the one. I’m sure your about ready to get out of the cold and into the warm caribbean&#33;<br /><br />Jackie glad to hear that Candace is doing well. Wow 2 weeks………get out your wallet grandma&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL I’m sure you and Tony will be thrilled&#33; <br /><br />Cheryl, hope you hear from your cousin. <br /><br />Guess everyone is busy with Christmas stuff as the boards are really slow. Hope that everyone had a great day and has a wonderful evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-09 23:50:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338202,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 01:12:51',NULL,'','Cheryl, what a neat story about looking up your cousin.  Hope you guys can hook up again after all those year... just think how neat that will be.<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-10 01:12:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338214,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 03:02:36',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br />Hope you all had a great day.  The laptop is now giving us more trouble.  Hoping my co worker can tell us something when he comes on Thurdsay.  Other than that nothing new here.<br /><br />Deb really I would do your Christmas cards for you but I just can&#39;t this year maybe next year.<br /><br />Jackie good news with your daughter.  2 weeks for a new baby how sweet is that. <br /><br />Cheryl that is a cute cartoon.  Hope things work out for you and your cousin.<br /><br />Sue did you get your Christmas shopping done?<br /><br />Well it looks like we have to give Cece away.  She is biting or nipping at people and children.  Just can&#39;t her around if she going to be this way.  We have to think about Dylan and the neighbors.<br /><br />It&#39;s time to fix dinner.  Talk to you all later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-10 03:02:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338232,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:23:22',NULL,'','Ah, the first snow of the year today. It only took me 2 hrs and 20 min to get home tonight&#33;  It snows here every winter, don&#39;t understand how people can forget how to drive in it&#33;<br /><br />The Gastroenterologist called today.  Three of the polyps were tubular ligations which means pre-cancerous so I get to have a colonoscopy next Dec instead of in three years.  It&#39;s better to be safe than sorry.<br /><br />Got a letter today from Social Security stated I was approved for Medicare.  It will start Feb 1st.  That&#39;s like a big raise for us.  I will have full coverage, with the supplemental plan, including dentist and drugs, for less per month than I am paying now and that is with a &#036;5000 deductible&#33;<br /><br />Ed, you ask what the vice chair does.  Usually you are &quot;in training&quot; to take over as chairman the next year but our chairman isn&#39;t the sharpest Crayola in the box so I wll be doing a lot of his duties.  Last night we had a Board meeting and a big discussion started about who should make the coffee on Sunday morning.  After about 5 minutes I took control, solved the problem, and put it to rest.  The chariman wanted to take a vote if my solution was acceptable.  I told him you don&#39;t vote on coffee making and it was closed.  The Pastor just loved it and had a hard time not laughing.<br /><br />Going to go look at Ed&#39;s pictures.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-10 04:23:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338233,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:24:40',NULL,'','Boy, it sure is kind of quiet around here&#33; I was MIA for awhile &#39;cause of problems with my laptop. DH had to fuss around with the virus software for awhile but he finally got the problems solved. What worries me is that I just paid DS&#39;s tuition for next semester online this afternoon. I hope it was OK then.<br /><br />Falina - so sorry you have to give Cece away but you&#39;re right, you can&#39;t have her nipping and biting people - especially children.<br /><br />Well, I&#39;m going to hit the stores tomorrow. I got this JC Penney coupon in the mail for &#036;10 off anything &#036;10 or more. Of course there are some exceptions, but for nothing that I&#39;m looking for. <br /><br />Have a good evening all&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 04:24:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338234,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:27:48',NULL,'','Good evening everyone.  Falina, I am so sorry that you have to rehome Cece.  I know you were hoping it would work out, but you are wise to realize that you have to protect Dylan and others.  I hope you find an excellent home for her.  Jackie, how exciting to be so close to another precious grandchild.  Has Candice and her hubby decided on a name yet?  Not much going on around here - just watching America&#39;s Funniest Videos with hubby....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-10 04:27:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338239,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:40:07',NULL,'','Good evening everyine.<br /><br />Busy day - made some centerpieces, go the cards mailed out, got Mom&#39;s insurance paid and got the polar bear inflatable up on the roof. Whew&#33;<br /><br />Tomorrow we go out to pick up my Aunt 0 about 40 mins away..and bring her back for dinner and then off to look at Christmas lights.  She is 83 and is so appreciative when we do anything for her :o).  I put her Christmas card on the centerpiece for her to take home.<br /><br />We also dropepd off our gift donations for the Christmas Bureau - feel good time&#33;  What does bug me though - thre was a woman in their ssigning up to receive gifts and a hamper and she reeekd of cigarette smoke.  Don&#39;t know about you - but I think smoking is expensive and one thing I would certainly give up for my kids&#33;<br /><br />That&#39;s my rant&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-10 04:40:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338241,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:45:06',NULL,'','<b>Jackie</b> - that is good news....to know all is well.  Congratulations&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl </b>- too funny - loved it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - sad about Cece -  but better safe than sorry.<br /><br /><b>Deb </b>- Don&#39;t worrry - money always makes it out of your pocket and into theirs :o)<br /><br />Take care all and have a great evening&#33;<br /><br />And you all be careful out there int he snow&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-10 04:45:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338245,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 04:59:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338239:date=Dec 9 2008, 09&#58;40 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 9 2008, 09&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338239\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->We also dropepd off our gift donations for the Christmas Bureau - feel good time&#33;  What does bug me though - thre was a woman in their ssigning up to receive gifts and a hamper and she reeekd of cigarette smoke.  Don&#39;t know about you - but I think smoking is expensive and one thing I would certainly give up for my kids&#33;<br /><br />That&#39;s my rant&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>I agree 110%&#33;&#33;</b><br />About 25 years ago when I was single and unemployed I had to get food stamps (only for a short time). When I went to the office to pick them up I would sometimes see women there in their fur coats and expensive cars while I was there in my cloth coat and my barely running VW Rabbit. It takes all kinds&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 04:59:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338246,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 05:01:59',NULL,'','Here&#39;s another one for all of you.....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/santacrapper.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-10 05:01:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338247,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 05:09:24',NULL,'','That&#39;s pretty bad, Cheryl....but funny <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 05:09:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338248,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 06:10:18',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro-->NIGHT <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->ALL&#33; <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> </b><br /><br />It&#39;s getting late in this neck of the woods&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 06:10:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338250,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 07:00:38',NULL,'','Cheryl:  Loved both cartoons.<br /><br />Steve:  Glad you solved the coffee making problem&#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\" /> I had to have a colonoscopy every year for about five years, but better to go though it and know all is OK than have cancer show up.  My Dad died of colon cancer and I&#39;m sure it could have been detected if he had the exam.<br /><br />Jenn: We got our cards in the mail today also.  Now that is out of the way I&#39;ve got to get busy and get the tree up and decorated.  We are going to Albuquerque for Christmas and would just as soon forget it, but we are having dinner guests Sunday night and it &quot;must&quot; be up by then. Bah, Humbug.  <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 />Falina: Sorry about Cece not working out for you.  We have a neighbor who adopted a Golden Retriever several months ago as a companion for their very old Golden.  They have worked very hard with her, but she just does not seem to &quot;get it.&quot;  Tears up everything, wets in the house, drags the wife around, dug up all the grass in their backyard, etc. etc.  They are now trying to find another home for her.<br /><br />Deb: Glad to hear your laptop problem is solved.  Might be worth a call to confirm the tuition payment made it through on line.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-10 07:00:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338252,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 07:24:37',NULL,'','I think we may have found our problem with the laptop.  Do believe it is the battery after all.  Today it totally shut down with no coming back on.  So I took the battery out and plugged it in and it worked.  Then we put the battery back in with no ac and it shut down completely within 2 hours.  It seems to work fine as long as it is plugged in.  Will call the company to see about getting a replacement battery beings it is still under warranty.<br /><br />Also found out Cece had bitten my fil on the nose and drew blood and she growls at him.  Animals really love him so this makes me think the dog was abused by someone.<br /><br />Well it is time for bed. Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-10 07:24:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338253,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 07:26:06',NULL,'','Hey Deb, I&#39;ll be at Penney&#39;s tomorrow - that is where I get my hair done.  I&#39;ll look for you....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-10 07:26:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338254,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 09:16:04',NULL,'','Goodnight everyone - even Scrooge (Ed&#33;) LOL','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-10 09:16:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338270,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 09:49:26',NULL,'','Good night Jenn, think I am going to call it a night myself....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-10 09:49:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338271,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 10:24:22',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Just wanted to say hi to all.  It&#39;s that busy time of the year again, and I can&#39;t seem to get organized and get everything done.  We do have the tree and some of the other decorations done, but so much more to do.  I&#39;m just not moving like I used to.  LOL  Marc started his therapy yesterday so...lot&#39;s going on.  Hope I can read the back posts and catch up with you all soon.<br /><br />Have a great day, All&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-10 10:24:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338285,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 14:58:46',NULL,'','Hi all - just a very quick check in from the Jewel.   this ship is gorgeous and we are having a great time.   Getting ready to go to a slot pull with a group we met.    Are having a great time with Martha and her DH Lee as well as Peggy from these boards.    Will tell you all about the trip when I have time.   Today is a sea day - tomorrow our first port ARUBA.    Hope everyone is well.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-10 14:58:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338299,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 15:30:02',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Cheryl, Candice &amp; Jose are too funny - they say that they have chosen two names for the baby, but want to see him first to see which name suits him better, so they are keeping the names a secret..... whatever&#33;&#33;<br />Can&#39;t wait to see the glamorous transformation girl&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou, Thanks for checking in - enjoy Aruba&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve, watch out for those crazy drivers in the snow... it&#39;s like the drivers here in Florida when it rains, they seem to drive like hooligans.. go figure&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-10 15:30:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338321,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 16:03:25',NULL,'','GOOD MORNING,<br /><br />Nothing planned today except to go to work as usual.  We have an inservice today at work which takes place in the morning.  So no kids for morning classes but will have them in the afternoon. They are still talking about snow for us this weekend.  Drivers here don&#39;t know how to drive in the stuff either.<br /><br />MaryLou thanks for checking in.  Glad to hear you are having a good time.  Dennis has mentioned he would like to got Aruba someday.  Enjoy your cruise.<br /><br />Cheryl thats right you get your hair cut today.  I am sure it will turn out just the way you want it.<br /><br />Jackie secret names huh.  Haven&#39;t heard that before but have heard of waiting a month to name a baby.<br /><br />Shari hope things slow down a bit for you.<br /><br />Well time to hit the shower.  Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-10 16:03:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338334,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 16:41:35',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Today’s food shopping day. Tonight we’re headed to the mall to buy Howie new sneakers and have some dinner. I also have to drop off my Toy’s for Tot’s donations today. Seems like there are fewer of them this year.<br /><br />Falina sorry about Cece but I agree you can’t have her biting people. Glad to hear you may have figured out your laptop.<br /><br />Cheryl that 2nd cartoon…….what can I say? Good luck with your hair today.<br /><br />Deb I tried to use the coupon for Penney’s yesterday…..no luck. Hope you have better luck.<br /><br />Shari glad to hear Marc has started his therapy. Don’t forget to get some rest in between all that running.<br /><br />Marylou thanks for checking in………glad to hear your having a good time.<br /><br />Jackie I kind of understand how Candace and Jose feel about the name……I wanted to do the same thing but Howie would have none of it, he wanted a decision. Funny my kids fit their names now……LOL&#33;<br /><br />Well off for my errands. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-10 16:41:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338339,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 17:50:31',NULL,'','hello  good morning to you all <br />took Pappy on short run twice this morning lol i am not sure of what to do today i am waiting for mother to tell me when she will go out doing shopping and i need to mail my cards out to some of the family and friends.<br /><br /><br /><br />jackie  i know how you feel  my brother and my sister in law did keep secret of Calleigh&#39;s name until she was born and name Calleigh suit her as well.<br /><br />debbie  yes i go in Ann Arbor lot because it is the closest town next to mine i am only 25 mins away not so bad  smile  as i used to live in Ann Arbor when i was kid and of course grew up there as well from my teen years into adulthood<br /><br />Falina  almost  i  am done with the kids in my family  <br /><br /><br /><br />gotta go  have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-10 17:50:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338341,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 19:28:55',NULL,'','Hi all.  Well, I will be off line most of the day.  I made my hair appt. for noon because Wed. is the day that I pick up Scotty at school at 3:00.  He was spending the night with his mom last night and I decided to call and tell him good night - good thing I did as she told me that today was an early release day and he was getting out at 1:00 - my son had not mentioned this fact.  I told her that I would not be done in time, so she said she wil pick him up and I can come get him from her when my appt. is over.  Then I have to run a whole bunch of errands, which I am sure he will not enjoy doing, but one of those is a stop by Toys R Us.  They get daily &quot;report cards&quot; at school and we have a deal that everytime he gets 10 smiley face days in a row, he gets a special treat, and he earned it, so he gets to pick something out.  Guess I had better go and get myself together - talk to you all this evening....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-10 19:28:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338347,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 20:24:24',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies,<br /><br />Sunny and still kinda cold here today.  Heading out in a few minutes to the Texas Station Buffet for lunch buffet then on over to the other side of town to the Dentist to get my teeth cleaned.  Then we have to hit a new shopping center somewhere that Roe has been hearing about.  Tis the season, ho, ho, ho.<br /><br />Hi MaryLou;  Good to hear from you and glad you are enjoying the cruise.  Aruba is a neat place. I have a ring I bought there years ago, which reminds me I should take it out of the safe and wear it once in awhile.<br /><br />Cheryl; You&#39;re not spoiling the Munchkin are you??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> Nah, that&#39;s already been done. LOL<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-10 20:24:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338348,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 20:59:43',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/1450animatedsmiley.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />Happy Wednesday to everybody&#33;<br /><br />I had a semi - succesful run at the mall today. I was able to use my Penney&#39;s &#036;10 off coupon on a sweater for myself. It was orignally &#036;48 and marked down to &#036;25 so....I got it for &#036;15. I thought that was a pretty good deal. I have my sister-in-law&#39;s name for Christmas (she and my brother live in NH) so I got her a couple pair of earrings at Macy&#39;s with a 20% off (re-usable) coupon. I still have to go tomorrow to Kohl&#39;s and another mall to finish up. My (almost) 2 year-old grand-niece&#39;s birthday is Saturday and I&#39;m going to get her a stuffed puppy dog at &quot;Build a Bear Workshop&quot;. She just <i>loves</i> dogs&#33; I got her 6 year-old sister a kitty cat there when she was 3. And....I still have to get them both Christmas gifts. I tell you - those little girls do real well - they celebrate both Hanukah (their Daddy&#39;s Jewish) <i>and</i> Christmas.<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - hope that the battery is the only problem with your computer. That&#39;s so sad about Cece. I hope you can find her a good home.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - how&#39;s the new hair do? Did you get alot cut off? I think it&#39;s about your appt. time as I&#39;m typing this.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - It&#39;s not unusual these days to keep baby names a secret, I guess. My niece did that with both her daughters.<br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - at least you&#39;re ahead of me. I have not gotten my cards done yet. I seem to be moving slower this year for some reason. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - glad you checked in. Aruba is one of my favorite ports. We&#39;ve been there twice. ENJOY&#33; <br /><br />Hi Jenn, Shari, Ed, Steve, Kevin, Rose and all other Crazies out there&#33;<br />Have a great day&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 20:59:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338364,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 21:47:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338250:date=Dec 10 2008, 12&#58;00 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 10 2008, 12&#58;00 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338250\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb: Glad to hear your laptop problem is solved.  Might be worth a call to confirm the tuition payment made it through on line.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yes, Ed I took your advice. Thanks&#33; The tuition payment went through <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-10 21:47:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338365,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 22:07:08',NULL,'','Afternoon all - just popped in to say Hi.<br /><br />Shari - Good luck to Marc on his therapy <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />Back later - have a super day all&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-10 22:07:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338366,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 22:58:19',NULL,'','Not much happening here today.... looking forward to Secret Millionaire tonight - tomorrow night there will be conflict with this show and Survivor being on simultaneously.<br /><br />Just bathed Gucci that&#39;s always a fun job.... by the time we&#39;re done it looks like I&#39;m the one who&#39;s just had the bath.<br /><br />Tonight is pasta night..... I&#39;m making shrimp alfredo for myself and for Tony I&#39;ll make an Italian sausage, onion, green pepper recipe which he just loves.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-10 22:58:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338368,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 23:38:12',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; After a pretty heavy snow and ice storm over the past 24 hours we are slowly digging out&#33;&#33; Have to admit it looks like a very pretty Winter scene postcard at the moment.<br />It was great at the gym this early morning-not a soul was there &#39;cept me.So far have lost 4lbs and half a trouser size&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-10 23:38:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338369,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-10 23:56:10',NULL,'','Congratulations James.... that is so exciting.  I can&#39;t wait for the holidays to be over so that I can get down to concentrating on my diet.... boy do I need it&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-10 23:56:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338392,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 03:10:39',NULL,'','Jackie I hear ya about the diet thing.  Will have to say I have lost 2 1/2 pds this week just by cutting back on the sweets and chips.  Although today they had donuts at work and I did eat one but just one.<br /><br />Cheryl how was the hair appt today?  Did Scotty get is his special treat?<br /><br />James congrats on the weight loss.  That is great.  Keep it up.<br /><br />Jenn Hi back to you.<br /><br />Ed enjoy your dinner out tonight.<br /><br />Time to fix dinner.  Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-11 03:10:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338398,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 03:21:47',NULL,'','Good evening everybody&#33; Not much happening here. I&#39;m going to try and get my grocery list made up tonight so I can go first thing in the morning. DS has to drop off a take-home final exam. I&#39;ll go after that.<br />All this talk about diets. I lost 28 pounds last year on the Nutrisystem diet but guess what....I&#39;ve gained about half of it back. I think part of it is not being able to go on the treadmill and/or walk because of my feet. I also have a low thyroid but I can&#39;t blame it all on that. I&#39;ve been grabbing the &quot;comfort foods&quot; here and there....especially this time of year. <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 />Have a great evening all&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 03:21:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338399,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 03:27:55',NULL,'','Only took 30 minutes to get home tonight, much better than last night.  A couple of people I work with took over 3 hours to get home last night.<br /><br />Ed....Putting up the tree for company.  You are a real trooper&#33;  I&#39;m with you, if you aren&#39;t going to be home Christmas why bother with the decorations.  Think that is the man&#39;s view of things.  I agree with you on the cholonoscopy, Ed.  Much better to be safe than sorry.<br /><br />Falina...Sorry to hear about Cece but you don&#39;t have much choice.<br /><br />That&#39;s it from here.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-11 03:27:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338401,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 03:53:34',NULL,'','Hi all.  Well, the hair is much, much shorter than I was expecting.  I will try to have Greg take a picture later.  It is a shock everytime I see myself in the mirror.  Yes, Scotty got his &quot;treat&quot;.  He picked out a &#036;40 Lego set - I tried to steer him towards something less expensive, but he had his heart set on it, and we did have a deal about him getting to pick out his reward.  Then we went to the grocery store and as always, when he is with me, I ended up with all kinds of stuff in the cart that I would have never bought normally.  I got to Penney&#39;s about 30 minutes early for my hair appt so did some shopping.  I was done with the munchkin but ended up getting him a few more things there and I also got my sons those charging dresser valets I was thinking about.  So, now I have more stuff to wrap.  Well, I think the guys are finished with their dinner now, so guess I will go clean up the kitchen....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 03:53:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338402,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 04:09:03',NULL,'','<b>Cheryl</b> - Can&#39;t wait to see your new &quot;do&quot;&#33; How does Greg like it?','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 04:09:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338403,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 04:27:06',NULL,'','He said he really liked it and it looks like she did a great job.  He didn&#39;t say a word about the &#036;80 it cost, so guess he does like it&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 04:27:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338405,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 04:52:18',NULL,'','I&#39;m glad he likes it&#33; Most of my girlfriends have short hair but my DH doesn&#39;t like it short on me and I don&#39;t either but we both realize that being over 50 it looks better to have it a little shorter - shoulder length or so - and styled. Was your hair long enough to donate?','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 04:52:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338407,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:10:16',NULL,'','Cheryl can&#39;t wait to see the new do&#33;  I have pretty much kept mine short for the last 25 years.  Try to grow it long like in high school but it gets to a certain point and I have to have it cut.  So much easier to care for.<br /><br />Deb I hear on the diet thing.  About 8 months before your cruise in 07 I had lost 30 lbs and had kept most of it off up until this past fall then it slowly came back on.  So after the first of Jan. it is back to the grind stone and eating right again.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-11 05:10:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338409,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:26:04',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338407:date=Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;10 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;10 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338407\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb I hear on the diet thing.  About 8 months before our cruise in 07 I had lost 30 lbs and had kept most of it off up until this past fall then it slowly came back on.  So after the first of Jan. it is back to the grind stone and eating right again.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s my plan too, Falina. Gotta start watching it again. I&#39;ve already started not eating after dinner. That seems to help. We usually eat around 5:30 &#39;cause DH has to go to bed by 9:00. I usually go to bed around 10:30-11:00.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 05:26:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338410,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:29:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338409:date=Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;26 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;26 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338409\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=338407:date=Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;10 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;10 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338407\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb I hear on the diet thing.  About 8 months before our cruise in 07 I had lost 30 lbs and had kept most of it off up until this past fall then it slowly came back on.  So after the first of Jan. it is back to the grind stone and eating right again.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s my plan too, Falina. Gotta start watching it again. I&#39;ve already started not eating after dinner. That seems to help. We usually eat around 5:30 &#39;cause DH has to go to bed by 9:00. I usually go to bed around 10:30-11:00.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I try not eat after 6:30pm.  We usually eat around 6 but sometimes it is really hard.  If I keep myself busy then I don&#39;t tend to eat.  Bedtime for me is about 9 or 10 depending on what is on tv.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-11 05:29:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338411,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:34:49',NULL,'','Deb, yes, she cut off about 14 inches of length, so it was able to go to Locks of Love.   I hope that someone is blessed by a wig made of it....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 05:34:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338412,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:37:05',NULL,'','Speaking of bedtime....it&#39;s about that time for me.<br /><br /><b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000080--><span style=\"color:#000080\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD NIGHT&#33;&#33;&#33;   <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><br /><br />See you tomorrow&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 05:37:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338413,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 05:38:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338411:date=Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;34 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 10 2008, 10&#58;34 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338411\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb, yes, she cut off about 14 inches of length, so it was able to go to Locks of Love.   I hope that someone is blessed by a wig made of it....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s great, Cheryl&#33; That&#39;s a good organization. I&#39;m sure it will go to a good &quot;home&quot;.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 05:38:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338415,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 06:20:33',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />Well, I finally finished my Sapphire review and it is now posted.<br /><br />Lots of running around today, but we got a lot of errands out of the way.<br /><br />Cheryl:  Your hairdo sounds nice.  I&#39;m a fan of short hair (on both women and men).  Which reminds me I need to get my golden locks ( what&#39;s left of them) cut in the next day or so.<br /><br />It is now official&#33;  Roe got her call from Stanford University Medical Center and her nine weeks of treatments begin on January 5th.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> Everything is finally in place and we are good to go.  She has already made her first flight reservations and has the entire nine weeks booked at the Stanford Guest House.  She will fly into San Jose every Monday morning and return to Las Vegas late Thursday evening.  This way she will get three days at home each week which will be good for both of us. <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 />Am trying out the Carbonite on-line data backup system.  It&#39;s been running in the background for about 24 hours and has about half of my data transferred.  Once I get through the initial upload any time I create or change a file it will be sent to the backup system automatically.  I like the idea of off site storage, so we will see how it works for a couple of weeks and then decide if I&#39;m going to subscribe.<br /><br />That&#39;s it for now.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-11 06:20:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338417,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 07:10:37',NULL,'','Okay guys, you will have to wait a day or so to see a pic of the new do - by the time Greg decided he was ready to take it, I had already washed my make-up off.  If you remember the pic I posted of Susan Lucci a few days ago, the stylist did a great job of copyng the style - only I asked her to go a few inches longer than that and she did it about the same length of the pic.  Oh well, here is the pic I posted - it is the one I took to her and I will give her kudos in that she was able to reproduce it quite closely.  I only wished the rest of me looked like her....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/susanlucci3.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 07:10:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338418,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 07:19:10',NULL,'','Evening all&#33;<br /><br />Had a great day with my Aunt - picked her up about 2:30 and dropped her off about a 1/2 hour ago.  She is 83 so doesn&#39;t get away from home much but she really enjoyed the Christmas lights and no complaints about dinner :o)<br /><br /><b>Cheryl -</b> what a great thing to do with your hair - win win all the way around <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  Looking forward to the pic.<br /><br /><b>Ed -</b>good to hear all is set for January - tell Roe I will be keeping her in my thoughts and that I wish her well.<br /><br />Off to games for a bit then an early night.<br /><br />Take care ...','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-11 07:19:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338452,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 15:31:10',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 11TH<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning:<br /><br />Another rainy morning here in MD.<br /><br />I hope everyone is doing well.  I am so behind in my Christmas shopping.  I will have to get everything done this weekend.  I just turned on my radio at work to WashFm to listen to some Christmas music, maybe that will get me in the mood.  Today is our Christmas party so at the end of the day I should really be in the mood.  <br /><br />Ed that is great news about Roe, I will continue to keep her in my prayers.  Great review BTW.<br /><br />Cheryl, looking forward to seeing your new do.<br /><br />James, congrats on the weight loss.<br /><br />Shari, all the best to Marc on his therapy.<br /><br />MaryLou, so glad you are enjoying your cruise.<br /><br />Hi Sue.<br /><br />To Joey, Robert, Maria, Steve, Kevin, Shaunna, Ed, Sue, Chris, Tonia, Rose, Deb, Howard, Keith, Tuesday, Joe, Jackie, Jason and Cheryl, Jenn, Falina and any other Crazies I may have inadvertently forgotten, have a fabulous day.<br />   <br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-11 15:31:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338459,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 16:02:44',NULL,'','Carmen good morning to you too.  I think it is Thursday though.<br /><br />Cheryl can&#39;t wait to see that picture of your new do.  Bet it looks great.<br /><br />Ed great news for Roe.  Keeping you both in my prayers.<br /><br />Jenn glad to hear your aunt had a good time last night.<br /><br />My coworker can&#39;t make it my house tonight after work so I am taking the computer to him so he can work on it at his house through the weekend.  Sure do hope he can fix the problems.<br /><br />We are expecting some really cold temperatures this weekend and through most of next week here.  Not looking forward to that.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a great day.  Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-11 16:02:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338461,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 16:25:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338459:date=Dec 11 2008, 09&#58;02 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 11 2008, 09&#58;02 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338459\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen good morning to you too.  I think it is Thursday though.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Falina, thank you. <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','2008-12-11 16:25:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338462,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 16:40:46',NULL,'','Good Morning everyone. It&#39;s 6 degrees F, bright and sunny here in Montreal.We received some more pictures of the home we like in Nova Scotia the result of which means us going down there again this weekend. Hopefully it&#39;s what we want and we can start packing.<br />Have you all done your Xmas shopping? One more gift and I&#39;m done.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-11 16:40:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338464,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 16:54:11',NULL,'','James hope the house works out for you.  6 degrees is way to cold for me...brrrr&#33;  My shopping is almost done.  Just have a few more things to pick up.<br />Have a great day&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-11 16:54:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338476,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 18:22:17',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone:<br /><br />Heading into the mid-sixties today.  Really great weather for mid-December.  Think I&#39;ll try and get the tree up today.  As far as shopping is concerned, except for getting out to pick up some gift boxes, we are finished.<br /><br />Stay warm and dry wherever you are.  Mercedes, rain is better than snow, IMHO.  I still remember being up to my butt in snow in Maryland back in the day.<br /><br />Well it&#39;s time to wake up the dog for his walk.  What&#39;s wrong with this picture?? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" /> <br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-11 18:22:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338483,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 18:33:49',NULL,'','Morning from Tampa Florida&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I woke up this morning to RAIN&#33;   I got up at 8 and opened our glass sliders in the bedroom and then jumped back into bed, it was super watching the rain fall in the river and the sound lulled me back to sleep.  After a while we had a few heavy duty wind gusts which woke me and prompted me to get my lazy a&#036;&#036; out of bed, much to Gucci&#39;s chagrin.  It is still drizzling and the temps are supposed to get up to 73 today with another cold front coming in this evening, dropping the temps to 62 for a high tomorrow.<br /><br />Other than the weather report, not much going on here today......','zebra','zebra','2008-12-11 18:33:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338484,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 18:36:25',NULL,'','hi  good morning to everyone <br />took Pappy out for short run <br />will go out again today to do more shopping... <br />i am almost finished only 2 left are for the ladies ( my mother and my sister)<br />not much  but will go again tomorrow <br /><br />i better go  now  have good day everyone <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-11 18:36:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338485,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 19:44:46',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Supposed to be a gorgeous day here today and tomorrow.  I have so much to do around here that I plan to stay home all day.  Tomorrow, I will finish up on my errands.  Still have to ship some things so I will go to the UPS store tomorrow.  I finally finished putting the hundreds of pics on my in-laws digital frames and got it packed up.  The frame holds 8000 pics and it will be up to them to finish filling it - I put around 500 on it.  Greg&#39;s company has a potluck lunch tomorrow, so today I have to bake 4 dozen cookies (won&#39;t be too hard - I have so much cookie dough in the freezer) and am also making a crab salad.  Well, guess I had better get myself moving and get to work.......','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 19:44:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338489,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 20:44:46',NULL,'','Wow Cheryl... you&#39;re still running around kiddo&#33;&#33;  Our Christmas is really simple this year, we have only bought presents for the grandchildren and I&#39;ll start wrapping this afternoon.  Our attention his been diverted from all the Christmas festivities to our pregnant daughters I guess. <br /><br />Tania our DD who is 13 weeks pregnant had an ultrasound this morning and the bleeding problems that she has been experiencing are due to &quot;placenta previa&quot; - they are hoping that the placenta will move as her uterus swells, so at least she now has some answers.  She is hoping that she will not have to have a C-Section but her spirits were so lifted when the Tech showed her the baby... yes it no longer looks like a bean, but is a perfectly formed little baby flailing it&#39;s arms and legs around and rolling over in the uterus during the scan..... she&#39;s thrilled&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-11 20:44:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338492,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 21:20:18',NULL,'','Good morning/afternoon everybody&#33;<br />Just a quick check-in. I&#39;ve been busy today&#33; I took DS to campus to turn in his final Poli. Sci. exam, went back home to drop him off, went grocery shopping, came home, took DS back for his history final, had a quick lunch with a friend, picked DS up from campus and came back home again-THE END&#33;<br />My friend (who I had lunch with) called me from COSTCO. She found a &#036;50 gift card for &#39;Build a Bear&#39; for &#036;39.99 and wondered if I wanted it. Of course I do....for my grand-niece&#39;s b&#39;day. She just dropped it off (I wrote her a check). She&#39;s going to go with me tomorrow to the mall and help me with my &#39;stuffed dog&#39; selection.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - at least your DD has some answers now. How exciting to see the baby on the ultra-sound&#33;  <br /><br />Gotta run - missing my show. I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll be back later&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day everybody&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-11 21:20:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338493,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 21:23:46',NULL,'','Good morning all - a bright, beautiful day&#33;<br /><br />Off to do our shopping - always fun LOL<br /><br />Have a a super day all , enjoy the rest of your holiday prep and try to avoid the crowds&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Christmas.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-11 21:23:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338495,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 21:36:05',NULL,'','Good afternoon everybody,<br /><br />Just a quick check-in...I hope everyone is well.<br /><br />my computer is totally fouled up because hubby let his brother try and &quot;fix&quot; it again and now I have a better chance of getting a good parking spot at Wal-mart than getting on-line in under an hour now, or at all...&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />so while this thing is still &quot;kinda&quot; working I will post and say, &quot;I will try and get back later...&quot;<br /><br />I Miss My Joey...(((hugs)))<br /><br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-11 21:36:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338496,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 22:03:55',NULL,'','Great to see you Andrea - hope you can get the problems fixed so you can be back regularly.  You keep saying you miss your Joey - what about the rest of us - <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> Don&#39;t you miss us????<br /><br />I am waiting for the last batch of SnickerDoodles to come out of the oven and then I have to run to the store.  I made the crab salad but discovered that my celery was limp, so have to go get some fresh.<br /><br />Jackie, I am sure it certainly did lift Tania&#39;s spirits to see the little munchkin.  I am continuing to keep her, Candice and their little ones in my prayers....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-11 22:03:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338518,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-11 23:54:18',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Been busy today, I just realized Christmas is only 2 weeks away and I hadn’t started the cookies. I copied all the recipes and put all the dry ingredients into ziplock bags to be mixed later. I did this last year before we went cruising so I’d have a head start before we got back. It worked well so decided to do it again. Also did the refrigerator cookies as they will stay 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Waiting on the corned beef in the crock pot to finish now. <br /><br />Jackie sounds like your storms were early today. It was pretty awful here early this afternoon, it’s cleared up but the cold is coming with it, I can just feel it. Glad to hear Tania has had some relief by seeing the baby and knowing what they are dealing with. I continue to pray for her and her child.<br /><br />James congrats on you weight loss. Hope the house works out.<br /><br />Cheryl are you adjusting to the new hair? It was wonderful that you were able to donate it. Can’t wait to see the picture&#33;<br /><br />Sounds like lots of diets are planned in January. I’ll be joining you all when I get back from my cruise.<br /><br />Ed glad to hear Roe’s treatment is all set. I pray this does the trick and her health is restored.<br /><br />Falina hope your friend can get your laptop fixed.<br /><br />Sue hope you got your shopping done.<br /><br />Nice to see you Carmen.<br /><br />Andrea glad you were able to check in. Hope your problems clear up.<br /><br />Sad news today…..they found a child’s body in the woods…….they believe it is Caylee Anthony. I sure hope so…….it will be wonderful to put this all to rest for her family and for our community at large. <br /><br />Well off to shut off the corned beef……Howie will be pretty happy with that tonight. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-11 23:54:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338535,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 01:13:50',NULL,'','Rose - what an awesome idea putting the dry ingredients in a ziplock ready for baking day&#33;&#33;  Yes isn&#39;t that just something that they found this child&#39;s body close to the house, I sure hope it is all the evidence that they need and can close that part of the case... that poor family. The grandparents are in total denial. What a mess&#33;&#33;&#33;  Enjoy your corned beef dinner - yumo&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl - I can&#39;t wait to see what your new hairdo looks like... hope Greg has the opportunity to take a pic this evening&#33;  How do you feel with the much shorter hair?  Good, bad or indifferent? I bet you are up to your eyebrows in cookie baking at the moment.<br /><br />Ed - that&#39;s fabulous that Rose&#39;s schedule is now set in concrete, I&#39;m sure she&#39;s eager to get this behind her.  Does she use the computer?  If she does, it would be great to hear from her during her stay in Calif. so that we can encourage her while she has to endure this treatment and be separated from you.<br /><br />Falina - hope you get that computer sorted out - If that happens to me I am totally miserable.... the computer is like an appendage ..... I NEED it&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve - you are very quiet these days, are you digging yourself out of the snow?<br /><br />Well off to check on the Chicken Casserole for dinner.... we must be done eating in time to watch Survivor tonight.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-12 01:13:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338536,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 01:14:54',NULL,'','Sorry, Cheryl and Rose - forgot to say thank you for the continued prayers for my two pregnant daughters - I appreciate it&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-12 01:14:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338543,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 01:56:16',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338496:date=Dec 11 2008, 02&#58;03 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 11 2008, 02&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338496\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Great to see you Andrea - hope you can get the problems fixed so you can be back regularly.  You keep saying you miss your Joey - what about the rest of us - <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> Don&#39;t you miss us????<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - <b>OF Course </b> I miss all ya&#39;ll, but at least you all post regularly and I can kinda sorta keep up with your lives when I am around...when I say, &quot;I miss my Joey&quot; it is because he no longer posts and I miss getting to read his posts and keeping up with his life...so to speak.<br /><br />Have a good evening everyone...and I DO MISS EVERYONE&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-12 01:56:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338544,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 02:27:47',NULL,'','I HATE GIFT WRAPPING&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;   My back hurts from sitting on the floor being bent over for the past hour and a half.  I needed to get them done because I have to go to the UPS store and ship some of them out tomorrow.  When I was at the grocery store, I decided to take it easy on myself for dinner tonight - got some fried chicken and potato salad at the deli and am making homemade mac &amp; cheese to go along with it.  Some hot rolls and butter, and the meal is complete.  <br /><br />Jackie, I know you said that you felt just as feminine with short hair, but I am really struggling with it.  My hair has been long for most of my life and I guess I always bought into it being my &quot;crowning glory&quot;.  I am really feeling like this was a mistake, although logically, I know at my age, it needed to be cut...<br /><br />Well, off to haul the trash cans out to the curb.  I always try to get it done on Thursdays before Greg gets home so he doesn&#39;t have to...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-12 02:27:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338545,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 02:32:47',NULL,'','Cheryl, thanks again for the crock pot bags&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; It was wonderful to cook the corned beef and have no cleanup&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Made it sooo easy.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-12 02:32:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338553,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 02:49:16',NULL,'','Cheryl, I&#39;m so sorry you feel like that about your new hairdo.  I know is it a huge shock... as it changes your appearance entirely, but I&#39;m sure it makes you look much younger... doesn&#39;t it? You&#39;ll get used to it girl and trust me you are just as feminine as you were before the new do&#33;  Hang in there - it&#39;s going to get better each and every day.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-12 02:49:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338563,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 03:16:40',NULL,'','Christmas is two weeks from today&#33;  December didn&#39;t go this fast when I was a kid&#33;<br /><br />Funny thing happened at work today.  A wholesaler in Garden City, Ks. called and wanted to know if I had quoted a Love&#39;s in Hooker, OK.  Love&#39;s is a truck stop if you don&#39;t have them in your part of the country.  How would you like to tell someone you work at Love&#39;s in Hooker, OK&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....Wow, the cut of 14&quot;,your hair was really long.  It&#39;s neat you donated your hair, I&#39;m sure someone will be very grateful for your gift.  You will get used to the length, afterall, you are still you, just won&#39;t have to spend as much time washing your hair&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Good news about Roe.  Glad to hear all is set.  It has been a long haul.  Our prayers will continue for Roe.<br /><br />James...Sure hope that house works out for you.  Sounds great.<br /><br />Rose...Saw on the news they found a child&#39;s body.  I&#39;m with you in hoping this will close this bizaar case.  That poor family.<br /><br />Jackie...No, our snow is already gone.  I have just been really busy with work, church, holidays, and trying to pick a supplemental insurance plan for Medicare.  All are fine here, we are all a little goofy but fine&#33;<br /><br />Hope all have a good evening,<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-12 03:16:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338584,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 04:28:23',NULL,'','Good evening all&#33;<br />We&#39;re still having problems with my laptop. DH worked on it all evening - even during the commercials on Survivor. He thinks he&#39;s going to have to re-build it. I just can&#39;t do any online shopping on it right now. We have 2 other PC&#39;s that I can use but I don&#39;t like to. I like my laptop better <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><b>Andrea</b> - speaking of missing people. I miss you not being able to post as often as you used to. Have you told your parents about your cruise yet?<br /><b>Cheryl</b> - still waiting for the pics on your new do&#33;<br /><b>Rose</b> - I heard that news about Caylee Anthony this evening. Such a tragic thing <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 />That was sure a good Survivor tonight&#33;<br /><br />Hope everybody&#39;s having a good evening&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-12 04:28:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338585,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 05:20:49',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Not alot going on in our neck of the woods.  My coworker will pick up our old computer tomorrow and see if he can fix it over the weekend.  As of right now our laptop is working fine after taking out the battery and using good ole electricity.<br />Still trying to find a home for Cece.  I don&#39;t want to take her to the pound but I may have to.<br />When I got home from work today one of the packages I had bought on line was here but it wasn&#39;t what I had ordered.  I had ordered an ATM Bank for Dylan but what I got instead was a princess castle tent.  Was going to sent it back but when I read that I wouldn&#39;t get back the orginial shipping fee or shipping fee for sending it back I think I will keep it and give it to one of my nieces.  Now I will go to Wally World and pick one up.  Not real happy with this company right now.  This is the first time I have had problem with them.  My packing list said it the ATM Bank.  Going to send the company an email to let them know what happened and how I feel.  Plus if I was to send it back and ask for the bank it would take to long get back here and it was a Christmas gift.<br />Enough about me.<br /><br />Andrea glad to hear from you.  Getting excited for that cruise?<br /><br />Cheryl I know how it feels when you get a new do.  It does take awhile to adjust to it.  I am sure it looks really good on you.<br /><br />Jackie we have 3 computers and when one of them goes down then we don&#39;t have a back up.  Like you I am lost without my daily communication with you all here.  Plus I do some business stuff when I have to.<br /><br />Deb hope you can work out the problems with your laptop.<br /><br />Rose can you do some baking for me?<br /><br />Well I still have yet to wrap a single gift.  Guess I better get to it.  I think I will wait until this weekend.  Better get some things done.  Talk to you later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-12 05:20:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338589,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 06:12:10',NULL,'','Falina - you should not have to pay any shipping if it was their mistake and I would certainly make them ship it priority.  I am having a time with an online company right now.  My son wanted the complete seasons of Married With Children on DVD, so we did a search and only found 3 places that sold all 11 seasons as a boxed set - 2 were in the UK so we really didn&#39;t want to order from them.  So, we settled on one site - should have known from the beginning not to deal with them.  I went to check out and the logo on the payment site said they accepted Visa, Mastercard and Amex.  American Express is the only card we use, even though we do have the others.  Our debit cards are Visa and we use them at stores but Greg does not like for me to use the debit card online.  Anyway,  when I tried to pay, I discovered that they do not take American Express even though they display the logo.  As I had a question about this, I clicked on the icon that said they had live chat with customer service 24 hours a day - however, no live chat window appeared, just an option to email them.  So I placed the order using a Visa card that we never use.  2 weeks went by, and so yesterday, I emailed them and said that I had not received the item nor any shipping info.  They emailed me back and said that my credit card had been declined.  I thought this was strange as that card has a &#036;25,000 limit and a zero balance.  I called Bank of America and they said that no attempt had been made to charge that card and it would not have been declined.  So, I went back online and ordered it again, using the same card and added a note about what had transpired and to please inform me that they had received the order.  I got an email today that they card had been declined, so I again called Bank of America and they again informed me that there had been no charges attempted.  I called the 800 number for the DVD website and was on hold for 20 minutes before finally getting a live person (who struggled with English).  She looked up my order and said it had been declined and I told her that the bank said they had not ran a charge on it.  I told her that I was going to place the order again, using a different card and wanted them to priority ship it at their expense as Christmas is less than 2 weeks away now.  She said that they do not take orders over the phone and I would have to do it online.  I included a note with my order, explaining what had happened and I wanted an email tomorrow verifying my order and also wanted a tracking number.  I would not even mess with them if we could get the set of DVD&#39;s elsewhere.   If I buy all the seasons separately, it would cost 3 times what the boxed set is.  If I do not get a satisfactory answer from them tomorrow, I will call one more time and ask to speak to a supervisor. <br /><br />Just found out today that Scotty is going to be the this year&#39;s recipient of the Principal&#39;s Award of Excellence.  He doesn&#39;t know it yet - there is an assembly next Friday in which he will get his award, so I am hoping for good weather so grandma can be in attendance.  No one is told what child is receiving it that year until the announcement is made at the assembly, but the parents are told so they can be there.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-12 06:12:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338592,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 06:40:57',NULL,'','Cheryl - what a runaround you&#39;re getting - unbelievable&#33;&#33;<br />How exciting for Scotty&#33; I hope you can be there&#33;<br /><br />Falina - I agree with Cheryl. You should not have to pay for the shipping for their mistake&#33;<br /><br />I am a little depressed right now. Haven&#39;t said much lately about the bailout/bridge-loan deal. It just failed in the Senate. I just don&#39;t understand the ignorant arrogance of those Senators that voted against it. Enough said. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-12 06:40:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338607,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 07:14:28',NULL,'','Well, I guess everybody&#39;s done for the night. Me too.<br /><br /><b><i><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style=\"color:#0000FF\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD NIGHT&#33;&#33;&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></i></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-12 07:14:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338608,5668,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 08:40:35',NULL,'','glad to see you all are having fun lol,, saturday is a family gathering i want to hide..lol but i know onces its over its over. for the year , i think next decemeber we will go live on a ship so we wont have to throw the party,,, been busy here went and picked up two birds ones a macaw pretty thing sweet thing  he is , all christmas shopping is done  , counting down to cruise., i believe its under 97 days ,, almost time to start packing lol i wished it would hurry up and get here march is so far away.. <br />well all you have a great day and great evening as today is  the last day i have to get the house ready.. so wont be on  until after the party,,, enjoy and merry christmas','tuesday','tuesday','2008-12-12 08:40:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338609,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 11:51:31',NULL,'','Hi everyone...<br /><br />Still cold here in Mpls.  It&#39;s 0 degrees right now.  Had kind of a rough night last night.  Had an esophageal spasm.  Boy...those things can hurt.  Can feel like a heart attack.  Sat up all night and tried to sleep in the chair.  I couldn&#39;t even swallow water last night but better today.  Have been off my GERD meds for awhile so I&#39;m taking some over the counter Prilosec right now till I can get in to see the doctor.  Marc is doing well...he has another treatment on Monday.  What a busy time for everyone.  I love this time of the year, though...if only it would warm up.  LOL  Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone.<br /><br />Mary lou...so glad you&#39;re having a great time&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...I love that hairdo of Susan&#39;s...I&#39;m sure you look lovely.  Would love to see a picture.  Sorry about the hassle with the online company.  Congrats to Scotty&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James...congrats on the weight loss...I will be with all the others that will be trying to lose after the holidays&#33;<br /><br />Ed...so glad that Roe&#39;s treatments are all arranged.  I will keep her and you in my prayers&#33;<br /><br />Falina...I&#39;m so sorry that you have to let Cece go.  Very sad.  Hope they can fix your computer...glad the laptop is working.<br /><br />Carmen...don&#39;t feel bad about the shopping...I have quite a few gifts to get yet, too&#33;  Hope you had a nice time at the party&#33;<br /><br />Rose...that&#39;s a great idea you have with the cookies&#33;  That corned beef sounds yummy&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...how exciting to be having a new baby in the family in a couple of weeks.  My prayers are with both of your DD&#39;s and babies.  <br /><br />Steve...sorry about the polyps, but good to find out now and take care of them.<br /><br />Hi Andrea...hope all is going well for you and family.<br /><br />Deb...hope you can resolve the problem with the laptop.  Hope they can work something out with the auto industry.<br /><br />Sue...hope the shopping goes well.<br /><br />Kevin...hope you&#39;re not snowed in there.  We may get some measurable snow this weekend.<br /><br />Jen...so glad you had a nice time with your aunt.  Hope mom is doing well.<br /><br />Hi Tuesday&#33;  Merry Christmas to you and yours, too&#33;<br /><br />Hi to ALL my Cruise Crazy friends&#33;  Have a great day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-12 11:51:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338617,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 16:25:13',NULL,'','Good &#39;snowy&#39; morning to one and all. 4 -6-inches of snow forecast for today. Oh you lucky Floridians&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Donna will be dining out with her fellow day-care  teachers at an Italian restaurant near her school. As she will be driving-no booze&#33; I will enjoy making my own &quot;concoction&quot; for my dinner at home here.A wonderful mixture of fried onions,crushed crispy bacon,strong cheddar cheese topped off with maple syrup beans&#33; Add a touch of Worcestershire sauce. I feel I deserve this after a month of getting up at 6-15 and going for a 50 minute workout every day except one.LOL<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-12 16:25:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338633,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 17:51:38',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Kinda overcast and dreary today here in Florida. Not much happening around here today.<br /><br />Falina sorry about the gift for Dylan. I agree with Cheryl, they should correct their mistake no matter what&#33; An ATM huh???? I thought’s that what we were to our kids. LOL<br /><br />Cheryl how wonderful that Scotty is getting that award. He’ll be over the moon as I’m sure you all are. Congrats&#33;<br /><br />Deb I’m sure the bailout will happen, we can’t allow our auto makers to fail, it would be awful for the economy&#33; Hang in there.<br /><br />Tuesday maybe this years party won’t be so bad.<br /><br />Shari I’ve had those spasms……scary&#33;&#33;&#33; Definitely must get to the Dr. and get back on your meds. My Dr. told me to expect to be on them the rest of my life…..I hate taking pills but if it helps I’ll do it. How’s Marc feeling?<br /><br />James enjoy your meal&#33;<br /><br />Yesterday the last of the movies I ordered from Amazon came……Going My Way with Bing Crosby. Think a movie marathon will be in order this weekend……Going My Way followed by Bells of St. Mary’s and then Scrooge with Alastair Sims.  Scrooge was the best when I was a kid, Dad used to let us stay up Christmas eve (after we knew there was no Santa) to watch it at midnight, a real treat for us back then &amp; a great tradition.……..Did the same with my kids….but like us they usually fell asleep ……LOL&#33; <br /><br />Well all off to do a few things and run an errand or 2. Have a great Day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-12 17:51:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338634,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 17:53:55',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />I am going to make this short bec. my computer is moving slower than a line at the post office.  Been trying for half an hour just to get to this page.<br /><br />DEB - it turns out I didn&#39;t have to tell my parents about the cruise...I found out last night hubby had told them a long time ago&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; UGH&#33;&#33;&#33;  She called me and told me I had some mail from Carnival...she often gets my mail...makes me mad&#33;  Says it looks like it might be about the cruise...say what???  (I would be using smilies here but I don&#39;t have them right now bec. of computer running so slow or any editing features)<br /><br />Seems hubby told them at least 2 or 3 months ago&#33;  and here I have been worried sick about it.  I had been lining up everything and everybody I needed before I told them.  Hubby says I was stressing for no reason, I didn&#39;t need to &quot;prepare&quot; so much.<br />YEAH RIGHT&#33; Who had to go to the drug store at the very last minute (because I was going to do my OWN  very last minute check on Daddy&#39;s meds before we left out the door; he HAD TOLD me they were fine) last Jan. bec. Daddy didn&#39;t have enough of one of his medicines.  And he didn&#39;t have a RX, the druggist  gave me enough to last until I got back. <br />I told the druggist I literally had a ship to catch&#33; LOL...he knew I was going anyway...it is a small, family owned drugstore.<br /><br />I saw on the news about the little girl too, such a crying shame.<br /><br />also about the senate and the loans to Detroit.  they really need to work something out.  It is not just the auto industry that could go under...if they go under it will create a domino effect across the entire economy.  JMHO.<br /><br />FALINA- yes, I am getting excited about the cruise&#33;  I need to start buying a few things.  I am not going &quot;overboard&quot; though in buying a lot of new clothes, just the bare min.  LOL   We are going to do this cruise &quot;on the cheap.&quot;<br /><br />Well I said this was going to be short, but it wasn&#39;t.  I kinda got wound up. LOL<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a good day<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />P.S. The important looking mail from Carnival I received yesterday...It was my cruise documents&#33;&#33;&#33;  so I found about hubby telling my parents about the cruise and getting my docs all in the same day&#33;  what a suprise&#33;','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-12 17:53:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338636,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 19:04:35',NULL,'','Hey Andrea, you should be doing the doc dance&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/orgullodemexico/dancers.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />The cruise we took last week was a quickie &quot;on the cheap&quot; cruise and we had a wonderful time.  So, I&#39;m sure you will enjoy yours as well.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-12 19:04:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338637,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 19:13:33',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto-->Good morning Crazies from the semi-beautiful midwest. It&#39;s a tad gray and cold around here. No snow or ice however as it all went deep into the south. <br />Yes, the auto bailout deal is off as the UAW would not capitulate. The money offered is actually the money set aside for retooling for more &quot;green&quot; cars. Apparently that&#39;s gone, as well. Our company would have been highly involved in the retooling. <br />I have some manufacturing friends in Southern Illinois, or as they call it, the Southern part of the state of &quot;Chicago&quot; who are getting a good laugh at the Rod Blagojevitch attempted sale of Obama&#39;s senate seat. I but a bid in on it yesterday on ebay, however I got a bid rejection notice that my &#036;1 offer was declined. Now today ebay has pulled the listing&#33; I wonder why? <br />We hope you all have a great weekend. We have a Christmas dance tonight, but will probably be sitting more than dancing as Rita is still recovering from her injury. <br /><b><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro-->Merry<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> Christmas <!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro-->to<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> all&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b> ( we still say that around this part of the country) <br /><br />We will do a doc dance for Andrea, as well&#33;<!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--> <br /><img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/Dancers/moonlitedance.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-12 19:13:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338638,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 20:06:13',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Have to go out and run errands today - need to stop by KMart and then go to the UPS store to ship off packages and then to the post office.  Also going to brave Kohl&#39;s as I have a coupon to get 20% off on a &#036;100 purchase and I still need to get something for my son&#39;s girlfriend.  I got an email this morning that my purchase of DVD&#39;s had gone thru and would be shipped shortly so I will be calling and asking for a manager to make sure that they are going to ship it express, at their expense.  I really can be a b*tch to deal with when I think I have been jacked around.  <br /><br />Okay Kevin, stop screwing around and get back to posting&#33;&#33;&#33;  We miss you around here.<br /><br />And where is my girl, Jackie?  She has usually checked in by the time I drag myself downstairs and log on.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k96/cherylfuller/smileyhi.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /> to Rose, Carmen, Keith, Robert, Shari, Falina, Deb, Tuesday, Ed, Sue, Chris (where are you also?), Cheryl, Andrea, James and any other I have missed.  I am off to attempt to style my new hairdo for the first time - I didn&#39;t do anything with it yesterday.  Be back after I get my errands ran....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-12 20:06:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338648,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 21:03:56',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies -<br /><br />What a crappy day yesterday LOL<br /><br />I was having chest pains late int he afternoon and they scared the heck out of me until Hugh reminded me I had the sampler trio lunch from ajck In The Box - and itwas likely the deep fried Japenos that did me in :o)<br /><br />Then we got home to a messages - one from Moms neighbour to call him and one from MOm stating that&quot; that thing was missing and someone came into her apartment and stole it and the people that were sleeping on the hideabed too everything&#33;&quot;  Then she said I had to come and sit in her apartment so she could get groceries in case they came back????<br /><br />So I called her and she denied leaving a message - even after I played it back for her.  So I called her naighbour and it seems she&#39;s lost here keys - which is pretty serious in a large buildign - something like a &#036;1200 booboo.<br /><br />So we went down there and she could care less - she said she would just leave her door unlocked when she went out and wait for someone to let he in the outside door. I called the groercy store and no luck and searched the grounds and all through her apartment....while Hugh took her to get groceries.<br /><br />Then on our way out she said - oh buy the way - you aunt died yesterday.  I called my cousin when we got home - and the service will be next Friday.<br /><br />My blood pressure went thtought the roof - I wonder why???<br /><br />Think I will just let the answering machine deal with the rest of today :o)<br /><br />So how was your day :o)<br /><br />Off to games&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-12 21:03:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338665,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 21:25:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338648:date=Dec 12 2008, 12&#58;03 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 12 2008, 12&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338648\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->What a crappy day yesterday LOL  I was having chest pains late int he afternoon<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Should have bought the F cup after all... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-12 21:25:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338668,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 21:34:12',NULL,'','Kevin - trust you lol&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-12 21:34:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338672,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 21:43:52',NULL,'','Jenn:  Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play??<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/countpicula/Abraham-Lincoln-Shooting.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-12 21:43:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338673,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 21:45:03',NULL,'','<b>Jenn</b> - I am so sorry about the situation with your mother and the passing of your aunt...(((hugs)))<br /><br />have you and your brother come to any agreement with any long term care plans for your mom?<br /><br />really hope your chest pains was just the appetizers&#33;  but still, be careful bec. of all the stress you are under.','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-12 21:45:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338676,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 22:06:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338636:date=Dec 12 2008, 11&#58;04 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 12 2008, 11&#58;04 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338636\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Andrea, you should be doing the doc dance&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/orgullodemexico/dancers.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />The cruise we took last week was a quickie &quot;on the cheap&quot; cruise and we had a wonderful time.  So, I&#39;m sure you will enjoy yours as well.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />OK, since you reminded me I should be doing my own doc dance here goes...and this is going to be <b>EXTREMELY</b> embarrassing because <b>I DO NOT </b>dance in public, private even for that matter LOL...never have. <br />Lets just say <i>&quot;I was feeling no pain&quot;</i>  LOL  <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 /><br /><img src=\"http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk293/55ChevyMann/P1010478.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />I am sure we will have a fabulous time as well&#33;<br /><br />P.S.  The ever so thoughtful person who captured that Kodak moment for me was my dear wonderful husband...I didn&#39;t know he took it.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />Keith and Rita...thanks for the doc dance also&#33;<br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-12 22:06:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338680,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 23:11:54',NULL,'','good evening  to you all  <br />i was so busy when i got up  had to take pappy out for short run and  then had to get ready to go in town and shop <br />now i am relaxing have some light late lunch  whew<br /><br />have good day everyone.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-12 23:11:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338682,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 23:18:34',NULL,'','Hi all... I&#39;m here, Cheryl sorry to let you down this morning.  Hubby is home and he wanted to run some errands early this morning and he wanted me to go with him.  When he was finished doing his stuff, we popped in to see Candice.  She&#39;s pretty uncomfortable as the baby is very low and she&#39;s 1cm dilated... anyhow she&#39;s hanging in there.  We passed by our fave wine store, so we stopped in to pick up some good Italian Pinot Grigio&#39;s.  I found the funniest label - called Mommy&#39;s Time Out.... it&#39;s an Italian PG for Mom&#39;s who are stressed at the end of the day... I thought I&#39;d give it a try.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-12 23:18:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338696,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-12 23:47:03',NULL,'','Andrea congrats on the docs.<br /><br />Jenn sorry to hear about your aunt. Wish there was something we could all do for you with your mom...........It&#39;s so sad.<br /><br />Jackie could use some of that wine......my DD just left&#33; LOL I&#39;m sure Candace is getting antsy......it won&#39;t be long.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-12 23:47:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338699,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 00:48:14',NULL,'','Hi all.  May have to go back to the salon and have my stylist give me a lesson in styling this thing - it looks awful.  I tried to do what she did but I got nowhere near the same result.   Ended up with a ponytail, which is how I usually wore it when it was much longer.  I went to Kohl&#39;s to shop for my son&#39;s girlfriend - I had no idea what to get her.  I asked Chris where she liked to shop and he said Tiffany&#39;s and Nordstrum&#39;s, so I figured that what I planned to spend on her would not go far in those places.  I had a coupon for 20% if I spent more than &#036;100, which as you all know, is not hard to do.  I ended up getting her a nice sweater, a scarf and a Vera Wang handbag.  They had those for 1/2 price, so I got myself one that was reg. &#036;100 and it was on sale for 49.99.  This is the first time I have bought myself anything while I was shopping for others, so I don&#39;t feel too bad about it.  I got Scotty even more stuff - I wonder what happened to my resolve to cut back this year???  Well, off to wrap the new stuff....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 00:48:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338700,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 00:48:57',NULL,'','Oh, Andrea, I love the pic.  I think it is very good and shows what a great time you were having...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 00:48:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338711,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 01:13:29',NULL,'','We did SPCA drop off today - and had a visit with the &quot;inmates&quot;.<br /><br />Not much else - hope you are all having a super day?','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-13 01:13:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338712,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 01:16:16',NULL,'','Andrea - just like the song &quot;I Hope You Dance&quot; - <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />Super photo&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-13 01:16:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338721,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 01:40:52',NULL,'','I forgot to tell you guys, if any of you are interested, National Geographic is having a great special.  I was all done with Greg&#39;s gifts, but got an email last night that I could get a 1 year subscription (12 issues) for &#036;15.  Greg likes to look at them when we are in a waiting room somewhere that has them, so I could not pass that deal up.  If anyone wants it, let me know and I will forward you the email that they sent me about the special....<br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 01:40:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338735,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 03:11:57',NULL,'','I just lost my post&#33;  Was almost done with it now will have to start all over&#33;<br /><br />Another work week is done.  It was a full moon Friday.  Things get a little wierd around here when the moon is full&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....That&#39;s great news about Scotty and the award.  I know you are really proud of him.  I was on the Principles list a lot but I don&#39;t think you could call it an award.  My only claim to fame was being the only person in school who was kicked off the Safety Patrol&#33;<br /><br />Rose....Looks like Arena football will play this season.  It was iffy for awhile.  Have fun with your movies, they sound good.<br /><br />Andrea...So glad you don&#39;t have to tell your parents about the cruise.  We still haven&#39;t told Gramps about the Connie goes Crazie cruise next Nov.  That is just too long for him.  He will not be a happy camper&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....You are a trend setter.  Always trying new wines.  Everyone has to have a hobby&#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 />Jenn...Sorry to hear about your Aunt and the problems with your Mom.  There is just no easy way to handle your problem.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.<br /><br />That&#39;s it for now.  I&#39;m going to post this before I do something stupid again and lose it.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-13 03:11:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338737,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 03:15:52',NULL,'','Andrea, that&#39;s a beautiful picture of yourself.... just think it won&#39;t be long and you&#39;ll be dancing again&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, that sounds like a great deal - the National Geographic subscription - please send me the email, thanks.  Wow... Scotty is making out like a bandit this Christmas... he has the BEST Grandma&#33;&#33;<br /><br />We went out for Chinese this evening... and were so disappointed.  The prices have gone up and the quality has definitely gone down.  We are all about the quality of the food, so we won&#39;t be going back there again.  Well tonight is 40 degrees, nice and cool but then it warms up again from tomorrow and we will actually have a few days in the 80&#39;s this week.<br /><br />Tomorrow evening is Tony&#39;s company Christmas party.  They always have a huge BBQ at the owner&#39;s home around the pool.  I must say the food is usually top notch and the home is spectacularly decorated... so we&#39;re looking forward to the night out&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-13 03:15:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338801,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 04:37:52',NULL,'','Jackie, I just forwarded you the email from National Geographic.  I stopped at Walgreens today to look for stocking stuffers.  I ended up buying Greg and the boys PediPaws - I am sure you have seen the commercials, they trim your dog&#39;s nails.  Anyway, they were 19.99 each and when I went to wrap them, I noticed that one box was considerably lighter than the others.  It was an empty box.  I just got back from returning it - they looked at me like they thought I had taken it out, but they did exchange it.  I also got some Mighty Mender for me.  Have you seen Billy Mays doing the commercial for it?  It is supposed to repair any rip in fabric.  Thought it would be great for travel...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 04:37:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338809,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 04:57:18',NULL,'','Thanks Cheryl, I got the email  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  Talking about Walgreens gadgets... our friends that traveled to South Africa with us, brought a PedEgg that they bought at Walgreens, with them - have you tried it?  it works really great on your feet... I want to pick up one.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-13 04:57:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338810,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 04:58:45',NULL,'','What a lovely picture Andrea.  You looked very happy.  Hope your next one is even more fun.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-13 04:58:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338816,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 05:08:49',NULL,'','Jackie, I have 2 PedEggs, one for here at home and one I keep in my travel bag.  I love them.  I use it and then slather my feet with moisturizer and dip them in my paraffin pot...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 05:08:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338818,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 05:18:26',NULL,'','Heather is in for a big surprise this year.  I may have mentioned that ever since Thanksgiving, she&#39;s been drawing pictures of dogs.  Well, we bought her a little puppy.  It&#39;s half Yorkie, half poodle.  It&#39;s a Yorkie-Poo&#33;  It&#39;s a tiny little black female pup.<br /><br />Our three rat terriers have been around alot longer than Heather.  They&#39;re grumpy old men.  Hopefully she&#39;ll get alot of joy out of her own little dog.  It won&#39;t be very big, and won&#39;t shed all over the house.  Will post a picture when I get a chance.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-13 05:18:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338819,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 05:26:15',NULL,'','Kevin, what a great gift.  Where are you keeping it now so that she doesn&#39;t see it before Christmas?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 05:26:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338821,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 05:34:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338819:date=Dec 12 2008, 08&#58;26 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 12 2008, 08&#58;26 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338819\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, what a great gift.  Where are you keeping it now so that she doesn&#39;t see it before Christmas?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Right now, she&#39;s down in the basement in Austin&#39;s room.  We probably won&#39;t hide her until Christmas, but I did ask Sharon to hide her until Sunday night.  Sharon and Heather are going to a Brownie event tomorrow, and I&#39;m in Breckenridge checking on the house (haven&#39;t been here in 3 weeks).  So we&#39;ll probably give Heather an early Christmas present on Sunday.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-13 05:34:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338822,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 05:43:47',NULL,'','Might be hard to hide her if she is a yapper like our small female is....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 05:43:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338823,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 06:01:10',NULL,'','Hey Kevin, I am watching Fox31 news and they said it is snowing in the high country.  It is coming down pretty good on Vail Pass - how is the weather there in Breck?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 06:01:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338824,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 06:06:33',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/Christmassnowmanwithstringofstars.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Good evening all,<br />First I want to say that we are in for some cold weather that we haven&#39;t seen in almost twenty years.  Tonight it is high winds, rain then it is suppose to snow and get colder at night.  From Sat. through next weekend it is either going to snow or be very cold.  We are talking low teens over night and not get above freezing during the day.  Brrrrrr&#33; Way to cold for me.  Extra blankets and crank up the furance.<br />Today at work was the Christmas talent show.  Very good show where staff and residents get on stage and perform.  Amazing how many talented people we have there.  Did our usual Friday lunch out and then no classes in the afternoon due to the show.  Next week is my last week before Winter Break as they call it.  We use to call it Christmas Vacation.  Can&#39;t wait, as I will have two full weeks off.<br />When I got home dd and her bf brought Dylan in to see me.  He always has a big grin for me.  Then they left to get a restaining order against Dylan&#39;s mom and anyone else associated with her.  The other day she sent one of her druggy friends to pick up Dylan from daycare and daycare called the police on the guy because he smelled like marj.  Found out today he tested positive.  This icident was the icing on the cake as they say.  There as been so many things that Don is now going to seek custody of him.  She is a very poor mother to Dylan.  She was taking drugs while caring him and he does have some problems because it.  Asthma is the big one and they(the mom/grandparents) smoke around him, she doesn&#39;t feed anything but milk or french fries.  I could go on but I think you get the idea. When I know more I will let you know.<br />Today I also sent an email the company who sent the wrong item I ordered.  Still waiting to hear from them.<br /><br />Kevin I bet Heather will just love her new puppy.  We had a yorkie and they are great dogs.<br /><br />Andrea you can stop worrying now on how to tell your parents about the cruise.  One less thing to worry about. Oh before I forget that is a great picture of you.<br /><br />Jackie enjoy Tony&#39;s company party tomorrow.  Sure do wish we were having your weather instead of what we will have.<br /><br />Jenn hope things get a little easier with your mom.  Sorry to hear about your aunt. (((HUGS)))<br /><br />Cheryl I was wondering about the Pedeggs and how they work.  Does it hurt to use them?  Gee I hope not.  Just might add it to my list.<br /><br />Deb did you dh go out to your usual spot for dinner?<br /><br />Well better go for now.  Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-13 06:06:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338825,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 06:07:57',NULL,'','i am thinking of getting pedipaws for Pappy and pedegg for me  <br /><br />but i can go walgreen soon <br /><br />sound like my little town is about to set a walgreen up across from CVS  speaking of crazy set up like that','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-13 06:07:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338826,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 06:08:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338823:date=Dec 12 2008, 09&#58;01 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 12 2008, 09&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338823\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Kevin, I am watching Fox31 news and they said it is snowing in the high country.  It is coming down pretty good on Vail Pass - how is the weather there in Breck?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />It&#39;s been snowing.  I was hoping to go snowshoeing tonight with the full moon, but the moon is clouded over.  Oh well, I&#39;ll go skiing in the morning.  Gonna call it a night, but I&#39;ll try to stay up later tomorrow night.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-13 06:08:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338829,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 07:06:31',NULL,'','Just got back - we made a run to Carl&#39;s Jr. for shakes.  <br /><br />Falina, no the PedEggs do not hurt at all.  I have been using them for about a year, when I saw them on an infommercial.  I ordered mine off of TV but now you can get them in the stores.  I recently had to buy a 3-pack of replacements blades.  They work so much better than any pumice stone or file I have ever tried.  I hope that your future SIL can get custody of the little munchkin.  I worry so much when Scotty is visiting with hsi mom and Gregory has tried to take away her visitation with him because the guy she lives with has done time for manufacturing meth, but the attorney said that if he can&#39;t prove he is doing it now and that Scotty is around it, they can&#39;t do anything about it.  Dylan is lucky to have such a loving grandma and grandpa to be a positive influence on him.<br /><br />Sue, you can get the PediPaws and the PedEggs just about anywhere, not just Walgreens.  I would imagine that CVS would have them also.  Bucky and Sadie get their nails trimmed everytime they get groomed, but I thought it would be a good thing to have here at home, just in case.  Plus we can use it on the cat.<br /><br />Kevin, enjoy the slopes tomorrow.  I heard that more runs will be opened up at several of the ski resorts this weekend.  Looks like we are in for frigid weather down here on the front range Sunday and Monday.  Be careful on the way home Sunday.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 07:06:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338830,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 07:21:56',NULL,'','Cheryl thank you for the info on the Pedeggs.  I did add it to my Christmas list.  If I don&#39;t get one under the tree then after Christmas I will go ahead buy one. They sound wonderful.<br />We really want to see dd and future sil get Dylan.  It would be the best thing for the little guy.  A more stable enviroment for him.  His daycare will even state he needs to be with his dad.  Dylan&#39;s mom is so flaky and a liar about everything.  She leaves him with anybody so she doesn&#39;t have to deal with him.<br />Enough about that for now.<br /><br />Hoping to get my gifts wrapped this weekend and under the tree.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-13 07:21:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338831,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 07:33:48',NULL,'','Hope it  works out with Dylan Falina.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words - my Aunt was a lovely and gracious woman.  I often see her in my mirror :o).  I look like Dad&#39;s side of the family :o)<br /><br />Off to bed early to read for a bit - still have a pain in my chest but sure it&#39;s nothing to worry about - feels more like the onset of bronchitis or pleurisy (I&#39; m used to those) than heart trouble :o)<br /><br />Talk at you all tomorrow.<br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-13 07:33:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338832,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 07:36:12',NULL,'','Good night Jenn.  Hope you feel better.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-13 07:36:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338833,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 08:13:13',NULL,'','Jenn, bless your heart, you have certianly had a heckuva time of it this past year.  Hope Santa brings you better health for the coming year...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 08:13:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338834,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 08:15:32',NULL,'','Greetings to All:<br /><br />Been a busy day today.  My &quot;honey do&quot; list has been completed.  Even the Christmas Tree is up and about 75 per cent decorated.  Still have a little more decorating to do around the house before the Sunday dinner guests arrive.<br /><br />Thinking about getting a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote.  Anyone using one??  Tired of messing with three remotes every evening.  <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 />Jenn:  Hope you are feeling better by the time you read this tomorrow.  Sorry to hear about your Aunt and of course your challenges with Mom.<br /><br />Kevin:  If the puppy thing remains a secret I&#39;ll be shocked.  <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 />Heard tonight that we may see snow on Monday&#33;&#33;  I&#39;ve only seen snow here in the valley about three times since I moved here in 1989.  Always get in on the mountains which surround us, but seldom on the valley floor.<br /><br />Well, I think I&#39;m going to call it a day.<br /><br />C U Tomorrow,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-13 08:15:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338835,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 16:13:52',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Saturday, December 13, 2008<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning all&#33; Hope everyone has a great weekend planned. Not much happening here, guess it’s the lull pre-holiday madness.<br /><br />Kevin Heather will love the dog&#33; Enjoy your time at the cabin.<br /><br />Falina glad to hear you enjoyed your office talent show. Those are usually so much fun&#33; Stay warm&#33; Sorry about Dylan’s situation but glad you can bring some light into his life.<br /><br />Sue we have Walgreens and CVS on the same block all over Florida. Nothing weird about it here. LOL<br /><br />Jenn hope you feel better.<br /><br />Ed congrats on getting the tree up. You’re a good sport about it.<br /><br />Jackie enjoy Tony&#39;s party tonight.<br /><br />Hope that everyone is doing well today and has a great weekend&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-13 16:13:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338842,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 16:59:07',NULL,'','Hi all , hope you are all well and ready for xmas. Have already written 2 posts and both have crashed.<br /><br />Yippee Kath has finished her diet till after the holiday. We are off shortly to the caravan, friends birthday party. Should be a good shindig, starts at 7.00pm but dont expect to come out of the pub much before 2.30am. He has booked a group and a comedian so should be a good night.<br /><br />Went to the village pub last week where we bought DVDs detailing the village history during WW2. Apparently it was the home of the 52nd US Military hospital which many deemed the best at the time. All the doctors and nurses came from Syracuse. The DVD was titled Somewhere In England, which was the only address that the injured soldiers could use when they wrote home.<br /><br />Off to get something to eat before we get off to the caravan.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-13 16:59:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338843,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 17:14:08',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy out for short run it was so cold last night  BRR  but i am sure it will warm up later for us to go for little long walk mmm.<br />i saw the moon last night  full and bright  and i did see the ring around the moon interesting. i love the moon.  nothing much today  i have done all the christmas shopping  whew  all done. i am happy heh.<br /><br /><br />oh cheryl  ok  i will look at  petsmart to see if they have pedipaws  smile  thanks  <br /><br />i hope everyone here are well  smile<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-13 17:14:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338844,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 17:23:19',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />This week we have a busier time than usual.  Tonight is the party, followed by buying of last minute gifts and Christmas baking, then on Friday morning we drop off the RV at Lazydays for some repair or another (you can tell how mechanically challenged I am) and then on to the other coast, Melbourne to go celebrate an early Christmas with Tania (hopefully she won&#39;t be on full bed rest - she sees the Doc this week) and her family.  I think I&#39;m going to either do a Gingerbread house or a cookie baking contest with Amy and Emily, it should be fun&#33;  We&#39;ll leave there on Sunday - in time to be at the hospital bright and early on Monday morning to be with Candice &amp; Jose as she is induced&#33;<br /><br />Ed.... snow in Vegas just doesn&#39;t sound right 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\" /> But it&#39;s a strange winter this year with New Orleans having snow two days ago.<br /><br />Cheryl... I&#39;m going to pick up one of those PedEgg&#39;s as well - if it doesn&#39;t appear under the tree&#33;<br /><br />Kevin.... a YorkiePoo, how adorable.  Heather is going to be over the moon with excitement.<br /><br />Chris... enjoy the friends birthday party, it sounds like it&#39;s going to be brilliant.<br /><br />Jenn... take care girl.  Don&#39;t you think you should see a &quot;quack&quot; with that chest pain?<br /><br />Falina... hope you can all give Dylan a wonderful Christmas - I always feel so sorry for the kids who have broken homes and problem parents.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-13 17:23:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338846,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 17:42:46',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies:<br /><br />Off early to an Appreciation Brunch hosted by our Financial Adviser at the Gold Coast Hotel.  He always puts together a great holiday event<br /><br />44 degrees here this morning as we begin our plunge over the next couple of day.<br /><br />Hope everyone has an ejoyable weekend.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-13 17:42:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338851,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 20:21:08',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Quick check in.  Been wrapping presents, doing laundry and then my sil called to confirm our shopping/lunch for today.  Still have lots to do before she arrives. <br />Everyone have a great day.  Will check in later today.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-13 20:21:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338859,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 20:50:57',NULL,'','Falina, have a great time with your SIL.  Placed one more order online this morning and now we are completely done except for my oldest son.  I think I said here before that he wants a new dining room table and chairs so we are getting him a gift certificate to American Furniture Warehouse, which is where he found the one he wants.  We just have to go by there and pick it up, but I will probably do that during the week when they aren&#39;t so busy.  Just getting ready to go out and grab some lunch - I am thinking chinese...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 20:50:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338861,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 21:10:08',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies - I feel much better this morning - thank you.<br /><br />No chest pain at all - that means no more jalapenos&#33;<br /><br />Got my blood test over with before the holidays - now I won&#39;t worry about my cholesterol until January LOL<br /><br /><br />Ed - snow and Vegas are words that just don&#39;t seem to go togeher :o)<br /><br />You all have fun with your lunches and shopping - I have to stain the trim in the hallway.<br /><br />Will be back later - party time????<br /><br /><br />Have a super day.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-13 21:10:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338862,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 22:19:16',NULL,'','OK I need to vent......<br />I decided to go to WalMart Superstore (first mistake) on a Saturday morning, what was I thinking, especially as I have the entire week at my disposal.  So I drive clear across town and the place is a Zoo.  I can&#39;t find a decent parking eventually parked to heck and gone...  I get to the building and guess what ...... no shopping carts&#33;&#33;  Of course not, the entire population of Tampa was shopping there this morning.  So I trek back into the parking lot and eventually wait like a vulture ready to attack it&#39;s prey as one lady leisurely unpacks her cart.  Eventually.. mission accomplished.  I go back inside - make my way to the Nintendo DS games at the back of the store - of course.. all the titles I was interested in for my granddaughter as sold out.  There wasn&#39;t even wiggle room in this humungous store... people constantly pushing their carts into you, grrrr. Eventually I picked up the Bourne Trilogy for Tony, some VTech VSmiles games for our little Emily and made my way to the check out.  Just the luck, only one person in front of me.  Oh no.. the WalMart assistant rang up all her items (while she, the shopper was screaming at her 3 year old) at the end of the transaction the girl presents WIC coupons.  Now the checkout assistant has to put on her light, call over the supervisor and find out how to handle this mess.  It all has to be unpacked out of the bags again, transaction cancelled and then she has to ring every 4 items, corresponding to her WIC coupons, punch all kinds of buttons and then repeat this process for about 25 items.  By the time I had been served I was DONE and could just kick myself for shopping at Wally World on a Saturday just before Christmas.  That&#39;s it folks... thanks for letting me vent.<br /><br />I did manage to pick up a Gingerbread House project that I&#39;m going to do with Amy and Emily.... can&#39;t wait.<br /><br />I&#39;m off to cut Tony&#39;s hair now... so that he can shower and get ready to leave for the party just after 5....','zebra','zebra','2008-12-13 22:19:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338863,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 23:08:01',NULL,'','Jackie, what a brave girl you are - I have not set foot in WalMart since Thanksgiving.  I do go to KMart - the one by us never has anyone in there, guess WalMart took care of that.  I went yesterday and there was only one person ahead of me in line and they were paying as I rolled up to the checkstand.  We went to our fav chinese restaurant for lunch and then made a stop by Walgreens as we needed a few things and it is a quick in and out.  I am confused now - I thought Tania lived in South Africa...<br /><br />Kevin, hope you are enjoying your day playing in the snow.  <br /><br />Jenn, glad you are feeling better - we worry about you&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed, our high tomorrow is now forecast to be 16 - they started at 22, then dropped it to 18 and now are saying 16.  Wonder what it will be by the time tomorrow arrives.  By then, we would be thrilled with 44, but it is all about what you are accustomed to and I am sure that<br />that will seem quite frigid to those who live there in Vegas.  <br /><br />I have lots to do today, but for now, think I will lay here on the couch and watch holiday movies.  I ate very light at lunch, egg drop soup and steamed veggies.  The chocolate shake from Carl&#39;s did not settle last night and about 2:30 a.m., my body decided to expel it.  It was the first time I&#39;d had one from there and when I first tasted it, I thought it tasted different and so I had Greg taste it and he said it was fine.  I thought it was just that theirs wasn&#39;t as good as McDonald&#39;s but about 1:30 or so, I started getting queasy, and then later, threw it up and still felt a bit yucky this morning.  Guess that is what I get for ingesting something so fattening&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-13 23:08:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338865,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-13 23:42:51',NULL,'','Cheryl, here&#39;s the scoop on our kids.  Lisa (oldest) Tania (middle) Candice (youngest).  Lisa and Candice both left for SA in Feb and returned to the US in September.... so much for that&#33;  They are all married - Lisa has 2 boys, Tania 2 girls and is 13 weeks pregnant with the 3rd baby and Candice is getting ready to have their first baby in a week. Lisa and Candice both live in Tampa and Tania lives in Melbourne, Florida.<br />Then we have 3 older daughters, all married. Charmaine &amp; family live in New Zealand and Yvonne and Diane and their families all live in South Africa.   Whew...','zebra','zebra','2008-12-13 23:42:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338872,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 00:18:28',NULL,'','Jackie glad you survived WallyWorld although it sounds like you barely made it..........I went there the first week of December and won&#39;t set foot in there again until after the 1st. I hate that store this time of the year. <br /><br />Cheryl, our Kmart is always empty too......I often wonder how they stay in business.<br /><br />Hope everyone enjoys their parties','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-14 00:18:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338873,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 00:45:29',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338863:date=Dec 13 2008, 02&#58;08 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 13 2008, 02&#58;08 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338863\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, hope you are enjoying your day playing in the snow.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I did indeed Cheryl&#33;  Went skiing this morning, and snowshoeing this afternoon.  I like to hit the mountain before the lifts open.  That way I ski fresh snow and no crowds.  After about a couple hours, it starts to get crowded, but by then I&#39;m ready to leave and there&#39;s plenty of daylight left.<br /><br />Been snowing all day.  Here&#39;s a picture of the White River National forest this afternoon.  Normally you&#39;d be able to see the mountains in the backdrop, but with the snow, they&#39;re totally whited out:<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/snowyforest.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-14 00:45:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338874,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 01:16:25',NULL,'','A very late good afternoon or should I say Good Evening to you all. Well Donna and I were lined up to go to Nova Scotia this weekend. As usual the best laid plans...... As we travel stand-by, the flight we wanted was showing 14 empty seats   10 hours before departure. 3 hours later the flight showed oversold&#33;&#33; My experience as a SB traveller said don&#39;t bother going to the airport&#33; So here we are back in freezing Montreal. So it&#39;s movies and hockey on T.V. tonight. Ah well better luck next time I guess.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-14 01:16:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338875,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 01:38:52',NULL,'','Kevin, sounds like you had a great day, but as I said before, be careful going home tomorrow - supposed to be a nasty day.  James, sorry your travel plans fell thru.  Many, many years ago, I used to fly standby.  My brother works for American Airlines and way back then, I could fly for taxes only.  Flights used to cost me anywhere from &#036;5-15.  I never not made a flight though, and most of the time, they would just go ahead and issue me a ticket at the check-in counter and I didn&#39;t have to bother with the standby list.  They did away with that perk a long time ago, though.  Jackie, I did not realize that you had 3 of your daughters there in Florida.  Have fun with your grandchildren next weekend.  Scotty and I build a gingerbread house every Christmas - it is never a pretty sight, but we have a good time.  The munchkin usually eats 1/2 the candy needed for decorations, long before we get to that stage.  Rose, I have said the same thing about our KMart everytime I go in there.  I really do not see how they stay open, but I hope they continue to do so.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 01:38:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338877,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 02:37:11',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br />Had a wonderful lunch with my sil.  Did manage to buy one gift today.  The rest will have to wait until next weekend.<br />Well I did get an email from the online company that sent me the wrong item.  The are sending me the ATM Bank and should be here before Christmas plus I don&#39;t have to send back the other item until I get the bank.  I am assuming they are sending a prepaid label to sent the other item back.<br />Didn&#39;t get any snow today but it sounds like we will tomorrow and be very cold all next week.<br />Time to think about dinner.  Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 02:37:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338879,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 02:41:36',NULL,'','Falina, looks like we will be having the same weather as you next week.  I was just watching the week long forecast and they said that next Friday, we may hit 40 degrees but will be nowhere near that until then.  2 years ago, we had about 4 ft. of snow on Christmas, definitely not hoping for a repeat of that&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 02:41:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338884,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 03:30:19',NULL,'','Falina glad you got the toy straightened out. <br /><br />Cheryl, a light dusting of snow would be great for Christmas but not 4 feet&#33; Yikes. I couldn&#39;t live where you do..........especially after living in Florida so long.<br /><br />Nice picture Kevin','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-14 03:30:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338901,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 03:48:20',NULL,'','Hey Cheryl.  Do you still have those googly eyes?  Can you send them out in search of Shaunna?  I haven&#39;t heard from her lately. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-14 03:48:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338903,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 03:59:43',NULL,'','I believe she is visiting friends in Arizona, isn&#39;t she?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 03:59:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338904,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 04:41:34',NULL,'','Another busy Saturday.  Went to the bank and grocery store in the morning.  This afternoon we cleaned up the guest room as my sister will be here on the 23rd.  The closests were full with wraping paper, gift boxes, sacks etc, so we went through them and reorganized.  Heidi, my boxer, was a big help.  She tore up all the bubble wrap, loves to pop them, and in general was always in the way.<br /><br />Late this afternoon we took Gramps to the pastor&#39;s house.  His daugther is graduating tomorrow from college and they had a reception for her today.  When my Mom pased away, she really help Gramps through the roughtest of times and they have become good friends.<br /><br />It got up to 60 today with a very strong southern wind.  The Chiefs play her tomorrow at noon.  They are predicting the temp at kickoff to be 60 and by the time the game ends the temp is supposed to be in the 30s.  Monday&#39;s high is predicted at 18&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....I&#39;m sorry about your experience at Wal-Mart but if it makes you feel any better I got a laugh out of it&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...Glad you had a good day at your cabin.  There are two things I do not do with snow, shovel it, or play in it&#33;<br /><br />Time to watch a movie.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-14 04:41:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338905,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 04:48:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338903:date=Dec 13 2008, 07&#58;59 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 13 2008, 07&#58;59 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338903\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I believe she is visiting friends in Arizona, isn&#39;t she?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />good evening everybody,<br /><br />yes, I believe she is visiting friends in AZ.<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for all the compliments on the picture of my &quot;dancing&quot; with our waiter&#33; I really wasn&#39;t drunk, just very happy...Hubby and I had consumed a bottle of wine but really,  I was having such a good time I just &quot;had to get up and dance&quot;  it was really amazing for me. <br /><br />Like you said Jenn...&quot;I hope you dance&quot;  well, I  just had to.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> Thanks everybody.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a good evening everyone...<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br /><br />  <br />   <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-14 04:48:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338913,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 05:21:02',NULL,'','Hi everyone - wow - it&#39;s cold out there&#33;<br /><br />Got a lot done today -including most of the preps for next Saturday&#39;s Red Hat Party.  I made the Hat chocolates a while ago - and I labeled the gift boxes today and will put the chocs in day of.<br /><br />I also got the gifts wrapped - all red and purple of course&#33;<br /><br />Sitting here with my cabernet so I&#39;m ready ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/wherestheparty.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-14 05:21:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338916,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 05:50:26',NULL,'','Quiet night here tonight.  Guess there isn&#39;t much of a party going on.  Jenn, do you freeze the chocolates until time to use them?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 05:50:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338918,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 06:09:24',NULL,'','It is a quiet night here.<br /><br />We were up and out to the brunch which my financial adviser hosts every year.  He throws a good party.<br /><br />Next stop Best Buy to purchase a Logitech Harmony universal control, some CD labels, etc. etc.<br /><br />Then home to store all the pool deck furniture pillows, get the screened porch ready for winter...cover all the furniture, etc.<br /><br />Put away all the unused Christmas decorations.  And, spend an hour or so programming the new remote and getting everything working the way I want it to work.  I think I&#39;ve got it figured out.<br /><br />Passed on a Christmas concert for which we had purchased tickets.  Just ran out of steam.<br /><br />Steve: Is anyone going to the Chief&#39;s game??  Why??  LOL  <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 />60 degrees in KC, wow who would have thought.  I&#39;m with you on the snow thing.  Even refuse to cruise to Alaska or go to the winter Olympics.  <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 />Steelers game is not telecast in my area tomorrow, so I&#39;ll have to track it on line.<br /><br />Night All,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-14 06:09:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338919,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 06:25:00',NULL,'','Came to see if there was a party going on.  Pretty quite tonight. Maybe it went south.<br /><br />Shaunna should have been back on Weds.<br /><br />Well  it is snowing here and sticking.<br /><br />I get to babysit Dylan tomorrow for a few hours.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 06:25:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338922,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 07:16:34',NULL,'','Falina - that is so cool - getting to have Dylan for a while :o)<br /><br />Guess we will be gettting the snow in a little while&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl - just kept the chocolates cool - they are so cute - about 2&quot; by 3&quot; hats','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-14 07:16:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338925,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 07:25:54',NULL,'','Jenn I would have thought you would get the snow before us.  It has been snowing here for almost 2 hours now.  Not much on the ground yet but it looks like it will pile up.  Getting some pretty big flakes falling.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 07:25:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338929,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 09:04:41',NULL,'','Scotty called me this evening.  He was so excited - got to go to Monster Truck Jam today.  Not my idea of a good time as it is very noisy but the kid loved it.  It is forecast to start snowing about now - haven&#39;t gotten my lazy butt off this couch to look outside and see if it is happening yet.  If we ever have to move away from here, I am going to be campaigning for somewhere warm&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 09:04:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338930,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 16:52:58',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Sunday December 14, 2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning all&#33; Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Doing some cooking today and of course laundry. <br /><br />Boy it was quiet here last night……..no party??? Guess we’re all saving up for the holidays.<br /><br />Jenn I used to do the chocolates every year for my Dad…….had a hard time finding the chocolate to melt so I stopped making them. <br /><br />Sounds like some of you are getting snow……hope it doesn’t amount to much.<br /><br />Deb where are you??? Missing you around here.<br /><br />Hope that everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-14 16:52:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338931,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 17:40:06',NULL,'','Good brrrrrrr morning all,<br />Woke to freezing temps and snow this morning. Today the temp is 28 but tomorrow going to be in the teens.  Staying home and keeping warm.  Will have Dylan for a few hours.  Need to pay some bills and finish the laundry.<br /><br />Rose enjoy your day.  I was wondering about Deb myself.<br /><br />Deb hope everything is okay.<br /><br />Jackie how was Tony&#39;s company party last night?<br /><br />Kevin please be careful traveling home today.  By the way beautiful picture from yesterday.<br /><br />Cheryl dh had taken our kids to a monster truck show once and they loved it.  I didn&#39;t go.  Like you way to loud for me.<br /><br />Well be try and get some bills paid.  Talk to you all later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 17:40:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338932,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 17:54:46',NULL,'','good morning to you all<br />it was windy  eeekk  as i took Pappy out for short run  Pappy hates windy but love the breezes weird LOL<br />i am just relaxing today hopefully to finished some of my cross stitch projects to keep me busy.  i have not finished for weeks  i was so busy getting christmas ready and plus i was feeling little down with my season affective disorder  always happens in winter time but i am alright  it just had always been that way for few years now. but i managed to get things done whew. <br />the cookies had to wait little bit longer  i am going to finish wrapping the presents this week. <br /><br />ok  have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-14 17:54:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338933,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 18:12:43',NULL,'','Monster Truck Show - I would have loved to have joined Scotty.  DH used to race stock cars in our early years of marriage, so I brought my kids up at the track, they loved it and they are girls&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The party last night was a blast - I&#39;ve never laughed so much.  Just a pity to see how small the company has dwindled... used to be 150 people at the Christmas Party... last night there were only 28 - sign of the times.  The company relies on the construction trade for their work, and you know where the construction trade is at the moment, so they have had to lay off most of their employees.... it&#39;s so sad.  The food was to die for as usual and needless to say I consumed more than I should have&#33;<br /><br />Hey Shaunna - we miss you (((HUGS)))<br /><br />Speak to you all later........','zebra','zebra','2008-12-14 18:12:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338934,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 18:42:36',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br />I know I&#39;ve been MIA for a couple days&#33; Still having some computer problems and still feeling a little &quot;under the weather&quot;.<br />Yesterday we went to our grand-niece&#39;s (2nd) birthday party. I got her a &quot;Build-a-Bear&quot; puppy with little pink bows on her ears and fully dressed. She loved it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - great pic&#33; Congrats on the docs&#33;<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - what a great gift for Heather&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - ((((HUGS)))) and prayers to you. Please take care of yourself. So sorry to hear about your aunt. It must be so hard with your Mom - more (((HUGS))).<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - Dylan is so lucky to have such loving people as yourself, DD and his father in his life to look out for him. I&#39;m sure it will be an absolute delight to take care of him today.<br /><br />As you all probably figured out, the Detroit area is very depressed and worried right now. Hopefully our &quot;Commander-in-Chief&quot; steps up to the plate. At least he realizes what the demise of the US auto industry would do to our already tanking economy&#33; <br /><br />The SURVIVOR FINALE tonight&#33;<br /><br />Anyway.....a big HELLO to Rose, Sue, James, Chris, Cheryl, Ed, Shari, Jackie and all other CRAZIES looking in&#33; <br />Have a great Sunday&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-14 18:42:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338946,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 19:28:42',NULL,'','Deb,<br /><br />You don&#39;t need the Survivor Finale tonight.<br /><br />You are living in a city of Survivors&#33;&#33;  The auto crisis will be worked out.  Right now it appears to be the UAW playing tough and that&#39;s not too smart going up against the guys with all the marbles.  I&#39;m sure cooler heads will prevail on both sides.<br /><br />Sue: Puff is the same way loves his walks, but when his ears are being pinned to the sides of his head by the wind he hates it.  Almost as much as he dislikes rain and wet sidewalks.  There is no doubt he is an &quot;inside dog.&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\" /> <br /><br />All you with snow, be careful on those roads.  It was 40 degrees on the dog walk this morning, but the wind has died down and it was quite nice with bright sunlight.  Tonight we supposed to have our first below freezing night.  Have to get that fig tree covered before sunset.<br /><br />Off to Chruch for the Christmas Cantata.<br /><br />Go Steelers,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-14 19:28:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338949,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 19:41:50',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338946:date=Dec 14 2008, 12&#58;28 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 14 2008, 12&#58;28 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338946\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Right now it appears to be the UAW playing tough and that&#39;s not too smart going up against the guys with all the marbles.  I&#39;m sure cooler heads will prevail on both sides.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Sorry Ed, but have to respectfully disagree about the UAW. They have done everything but kiss those Senator&#39;s a&#036;&#036;&#036;&#036;&#036;. It&#39;s still amusing how the bank bailout didn&#39;t require any &quot;jumping through hoops&quot; and they don&#39;t even produce anything.....and still giving out big bonuses to their employees. JMHO&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />I apologize to all I may offend but this is weighing heavy on my mind <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-14 19:41:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338953,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 20:37:20',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br /><br />Cold out there today and windy.  Got about 4 inches of snow - and the streets are frozen solid - so an &quot;in&quot; day today.<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I used the same choclate wafers I got for the chocolate fountain - they work great&#33;<br /><br />Off to do some chores.<br /><br />Catch you all later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/1698845pox41cuw02.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-14 20:37:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338954,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 20:53:15',NULL,'','Whew - we took Gucci for a 2 hour walk and i don&#39;t know who&#39;s the most exhausted.  At least it&#39;s 70 here.. fabulous weather for a long walk.  I must say Tony and I are both having severe withdrawals... we long so much to go back on the road.  We still have a booking for the summer in Alaska, we haven&#39;t canceled it as we were holding hopes that the gas prices would tank.  It&#39;s looking pretty good now, but who knows what it&#39;s going to be like by March/April.  We would have to leave in April to get to Canada by Mid May.  We&#39;ll see.... we have so many irons in the fire and so many variables apply that it sure doesn&#39;t look like we&#39;ll be able to get away.<br /><br />Cheryl - are you feeling any better about your hairstyle yet?<br /><br />Ed - Puff sounds just like Gucci... the weather conditions have to be near perfect for her to enjoy outside.  She hates the wet and only experienced snow twice on our trip through Canada on our way to Alaska... she didn&#39;t really know what to make of it - she kept on searching for the grass to go potty on&#33;<br /><br />Jenn &amp; Falina - take care in that weather.  I must say we don&#39;t like driving in snowy conditions, and icy... well forget that&#33;<br /><br />Rose - looks like we are going to have quite a warm up this week... Indian summer hey.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-14 20:53:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338970,5668,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 21:27:04',NULL,'','our party is over now back to normal around here , i managed with out pulling all my hair out lol<br />sure glad its over now . 94 days until we set sail  so looks like ill be getting the suite cases out soon and  start nick picking with that... im  also waiting on a phone call looks like 4 new birds might be arriving before the cruise .<br />hope every one had a wanderful weekend...  christmas is just  11 days so enjoy and be merry. <br />glad  to see every one  and good to be back  on the computer','tuesday','tuesday','2008-12-14 21:27:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338971,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 22:25:35',NULL,'','Ed...In response to your comment about who would want to go see the Chiefs, from the look of the stands, not too many&#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\" /> <br /><br />I took Heidi for a walk at 11 this morning, it was 62 degrees.  At 2PM it was 32 degrees on its way to single digit tonight.  Its going to be a cold, wet week here.  Supposed to get freezing rain turning to snow tonight and then another snow storm Tuesday.  You would think it was December&#33;<br /><br />Ha&#33;Ha&#33;   Everything is bought and wrapped for Christmas&#33;  Lynda and I split the duties.  She did about 90% of it and I handled the rest&#33;<br /><br />Have a doctor appointmentin the morning with my dermatologist.  No problem, just a check up.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-14 22:25:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338972,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 22:26:42',NULL,'','Dylan has gone home and I am left feeling exhausted.  Sure am glad little ones are for the young.  Way to much work.  Do love having him though.<br /><br />Seahawks are in the fourth quarter and losing at the moment. There&#39;s a chance they could win but I am not holding my breath on that happening.<br /><br />Dinner is in the crock pot.  Still need to pick up some of those liners.<br /><br />Need to finish paying the bills.<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a great Sunday&#33;<br /><br />Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 22:26:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338973,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:00:35',NULL,'','Good afternoon all.  Just waiting on the Broncos game to come on shortly.  We went to Red Robin for lunch, then to JoAnn&#39;s, Lowe&#39;s, the grocery store and a stop by the liquor store to replenish my supply of Mike&#39;s Hard Lime.  The thermostat on the truck read 0 degrees.  Greg went out this morning and ran his atv with the snow plow on it on the sidewalks on both sides of the streets and did our driveway and those of our neighbors.  They think he is doing it out of the goodness of his heart, but I know he has having fun doing it&#33;&#33;&#33;  One of the great things about this forum is that we can disagree about things and still remain respecful of others opinions.  Sorry Deb, but I am going to have to respectfully agree with Ed on this one.  The other night, you called those who disagree with the bail-out arrogant and ignorant.  I have been watching the coverage on tv, and frankly, the president of the UAW was the one who appeared most arrogant to me.  True, they did bail out the financial institutes and I, as a taxpayer, hope they learned from that and will be a little more conservative with my money.  I am not saying that they should not get any help - they will whether we like it or not, but I think when you go to someone and ask for their help, you should be willing to accept it on their terms and not say that they are going to do it your way.  Haven&#39;t found a bank yet who would do that.  Many of the senators who voted for the bail-out have said that they are doing so against the wishes of their constituents, so I think the majority of Americans are leary of handing money over.  I realize that those there in Michigan see it in a different light and I know it really strikes close to home for you, as hubby works for GM, so I hope you guys will be fine.  They will get the money - Bush is going to give it them even if congress doesn&#39;t.<br /><br />Jackie, it is a no on the haircut so far.  With all the snow, humidity is high and I can&#39;t do a thing with it, so I am hoping that once I figure out how to style it, I will feel better about it.  Even Greg said it didn&#39;t look so good today - I am just chalking it up to the fact that he was surely having a stupid moment and didn&#39;t think before he said it&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />When Greg was pulling the atv out of the garage this morning to plow the snow, he caught something on it on his motorcycle and ripped the strap off of one of his saddlebags, so we went to JoAnn&#39;s to find rivets to fix it.  They didn&#39;t have what he was looking for, but he did find it at Lowe&#39;s so he is out in the garage working on that right now.<br /><br />Well, the game will be on a sec as the KC game is down to a little over 4 minutes and the Broncos are up next.  Hey Steve, looks like your Chiefs are gonns&#39; chalk up a win today&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:00:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338974,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:01:35',NULL,'','Falina, when Scotty was younger, Greg and I would both be totally exhausted by the time he left.  It gets better as they get older and become more self sufficient, so hang in there&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:01:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338975,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:05:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338953:date=Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;37 AM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338953\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I used the same choclate wafers I got for the chocolate fountain - they work great&#33;<br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/1698845pox41cuw02.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Jenn, I have only used chocolate chips in my chocolate fountain.  Do you mix the wafers will oil also?  My instuctions book said to use chocolate chips and add in some oil...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:05:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338976,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:05:39',NULL,'','Good Afternoon Everyone from a cloudy Montreal. Donna is wrapping presents and listening to Xmas music as I type this. I have decided to travel by train to Nova Scotia tomorrow instead of lining up for a seat on an already full aircraft. The journey takes 17hours as opposed to 1 and a half by air&#33;&#33; However,<br /><br />it&#39;s a much more civilised way to travel in my opinion. Now that I&#39;m retired I have time to enjoy travel like this. I am taking a sleeper room which is obviously more expensive than a regular fare but offers the extra degree of privacy. Should be fun and I should be back on the Crazie board on Thursday evening.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-14 23:05:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338977,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:09:18',NULL,'','Well, Heather has been introduced to her new puppy, and they&#39;re playing now.  Sharon taped clues around the house, each one leading to the next.  Along the way, Heather would find little packages...a doggy sweater, doggy toy, dog food...etc.  Because we have three dogs, Heather wasn&#39;t quite sure what to make of it, but when Austin brought the little pink doggy carrier up from downstairs, Heather knew exactly what was in it.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-14 23:09:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338978,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:14:40',NULL,'','Kevin, how creative of Sharon.  Did you get pics of Heather&#39;s face when she saw her surprise.  What has she named the pooch?<br /><br />James, I assume that Donna will not be traveling with you.  Hope this house is all that you are looking for and a deal can be worked out.  <br /><br />Hey gang, am I correct in thinking that Mary Lou will be back on dry land today?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:14:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338981,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:25:33',NULL,'','Thanks Cheryl. As Dylan gets older he will be easier to intertain.<br />I agree with you on the auto industry and I do feel for those of you who will feel the pinch.  Really don&#39;t want to see anyone lose their jobs especially in todays ecomony.<br />I just looked out the window and it is snowing again.  Coming down really hard.  We just might have a delay in the school start tomorrow.  They say the roads are going to be real bad in the morning.  The district usually calls for a 2 hour delay to make sure everyone gets to work safely.<br />Stuart is being real loving right now and making it hard to type.  Still haven&#39;t found a home for Cece yet.<br />Oh hear is some big news <!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>THE SEAHAWKS WON&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> It&#39;s about time.  Only two more games left in the season.  Guess no playoffs this year.  We have been in the playoffs for the last four seasons.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 23:25:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338982,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:30:25',NULL,'','I started typing up a defense for the automakers but decided I&#39;m not going to change anyone&#39;s opinion anyway so this is my last statement on the subject (unless somebody replies to me). No matter what state or country you live in, if the bailout doesn&#39;t happen you are going to be grossly effected more than if it does happen. Most jobs in the US are related to the auto industry&#33;<br />Thanks for listening to my rants and I apologize again if I&#39;m crossing the line. Maybe this is the wrong place to talk about this. If it is, I&#39;m sorry&#33; I&#39;ll stop.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-14 23:30:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338984,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:43:40',NULL,'','Falina, congrats on your SeaHawks win.  Steve, I am sorry.  When I said the Chiefs were going to win, I jumped the gun.  When our netwrok switched off of the game to broadcast the Broncos game, they were down to the 2 minute mark and the Chiefs were ahead 21-10, so I thought it was a sure win.  Seems that the Chargers rebounded and scored 12 points in that time.  I did not see it, but it must have been an amazing run for SD.  The Broncos scored a TD on their first drive, but Carolina answered with a TD on their first.  If Denver wins, they will clinch the AFC West title and insure their place in the playoffs.  Carolina is really good though and are 9-0 this season playing at home and we are in their yard this game&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:43:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338987,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:49:02',NULL,'','Falina, even though your team hasn&#39;t done too well this year, I must say that your coach, Mike Holgrem, is one of my favorites&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-14 23:49:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338988,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:52:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338982:date=Dec 14 2008, 04&#58;30 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 04&#58;30 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338982\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thanks for listening to my rants and I apologize again if I&#39;m crossing the line. Maybe this is the wrong place to talk about this. If it is, I&#39;m sorry&#33; I&#39;ll stop.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Deb you don&#39;t have to apologize for voicing how you feel.  This is something that will affect you personally and I understand that.  For me I try not to talk politics or religion with people because not everyone agrees.  So I just keep my mouth shut most of the time and really rant and complain to my dh.  Who usually just tunes me out.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 23:52:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338989,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:57:21',NULL,'','Well the Falcons beat the Bucs 13  -10  boohooo<br /><br />Steve - I love that you enlist your pooch to help with the clean up - and bubble wrap is SUCH fun&#33;&#33;&#33;  Gucci&#39;s favorite is opening the mail.  What is it with paper, they just love it&#33; <br /><br />Cheryl - glad Greg got those rivets... I&#39;ve often wondered what we did before Lowe&#39;s and Home Depot... they sure solve all our home project problems.<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=338982:date=Dec 14 2008, 04&#58;30 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 04&#58;30 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338982\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Most jobs in the US are related to the auto industry&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Deb - Sorry you&#39;re having such a worrisome time - but trust me is NOT only jobs related to the auto industry. The construction industry has almost shut down.... people not buying new homes, building projects stopped, State budgets cut for Road work etc - this effects so many other companies, including the company DH works for, they have cut his hours to 2 DAYS PER WEEK - who can possibly live on that??  Talk about stress.<br /><br />Jeeves.... pour me another glass of Pinot Grigio please  <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 />Let me go and check the Pork Roast in the oven... I&#39;ll chat more later.<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-14 23:57:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338990,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-14 23:58:15',NULL,'','Cheryl I think Mike Holgrem has been one of the best coaches we have had in a long time.  Will be sorry to see him leave.<br /><br />Kevin what a neat idea to present the new puppy to Heather.  Sure would like to see a picture of the two of them.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-14 23:58:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338991,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 00:07:45',NULL,'','Jackie, sorry to hear about Tony&#39;s hours being cut.  You are right, it is the whole country and every industry.  Wonder if the government will bail us all out and save every job.  Greg works for a major computer corporation and our best friend who lost his job recently worked in telecommunications, so everyone is feeling the pinch....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-15 00:07:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338992,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 00:12:11',NULL,'','Kevin... what a fabulous way to introduce Heather to the new puppy.  Donna is a genius.  So tell us - is she in love with her new baby?  What is it&#39;s name?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 00:12:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338993,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 00:20:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338992:date=Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;12 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;12 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338992\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin... what a fabulous way to introduce Heather to the new puppy.  Donna is a genius.  So tell us - is she in love with her new baby?  What is it&#39;s name?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Jackie, James may agree that Donna is a genius, but Kevin is married to Sharon.... <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 />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-15 00:20:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338994,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 00:31:00',NULL,'','Deb don&#39;t apologize we all agree to disagree. It&#39;s been a tough year for everyone. <br /><br />Kevin sounds like a great way to introduce Heather to her new puppy. I bet she was thrilled.<br /><br />Falina congrats to the Seahawks. Those little ones sure can tire us out.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-15 00:31:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338995,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 01:03:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338993:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;20 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338993\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=338992:date=Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;12 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;12 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338992\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin... what a fabulous way to introduce Heather to the new puppy.  Donna is a genius.  So tell us - is she in love with her new baby?  What is it&#39;s name?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Jackie, James may agree that Donna is a genius, but Kevin is married to Sharon.... <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 />OK - Jeeves.... quit bringing me those Pinot Grigio&#39;s.............  <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 />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 01:03:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338996,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 01:05:45',NULL,'','Well Steve, I see the Chief&#39;s managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.  <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 /><img src=\"http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg165/KEKE1987/chiefs.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Oh well, maybe next week.<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 01:05:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338997,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 01:45:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338982:date=Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;30 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 03&#58;30 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338982\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I started typing up a defense for the automakers but decided I&#39;m not going to change anyone&#39;s opinion anyway so this is my last statement on the subject (unless somebody replies to me). No matter what state or country you live in, if the bailout doesn&#39;t happen you are going to be grossly effected more than if it does happen. Most jobs in the US are related to the auto industry&#33;<br />Thanks for listening to my rants and I apologize again if I&#39;m crossing the line. Maybe this is the wrong place to talk about this. If it is, I&#39;m sorry&#33; I&#39;ll stop.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Deb, I agree with you.  The auto industry does affect the entire economy, not just the UAW&#39;s. <br />But right now when most people see the word &quot;bailout&quot; all they see is money coming out of their pocket in the form of higher taxes and can&#39;t see the bigger picture of what could happen if our entire economy collapses.  And no...not every industry can be saved, of course not, but some have to...in some form...that is why the gov&#39;t stepped in to begin with and tried to shore up the banking system before there was an absolute failure.  <br />I personally don&#39;t want to live through what my parents did in the depression and have stories to tell my grandchildren about &quot;the great 21st century depression&quot;<br /><br />Well, I hope I didn&#39;t offend anybody...and yes, my hubby&#39;s job is kinda sorta related...but it is related to the entire economy as a whole.  He works for 1 of the 2 global shipping companies...and he doesn&#39;t wear brown to work...LOL  So if goods, parts, merchandise...etc. are not bought and sold...business is not good.  and yes, business is off.  <br /><br />Have a good evening everyone.  We are going to have a Survivor party tonight with our neighbor friends.<br />Hope it is a good finale...Thursday&#39;s night episode was GREAT&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />Andrea<br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-15 01:45:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338998,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:07:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338978:date=Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;14 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338978\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, how creative of Sharon.  Did you get pics of Heather&#39;s face when she saw her surprise.  What has she named the pooch?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />No pics but I got it on video.  She&#39;s named her puppy Cocoa.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:07:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(338999,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:14:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338990:date=Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;58 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338990\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin what a neat idea to present the new puppy to Heather.  Sure would like to see a picture of the two of them.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Falina:  I actually downloaded this of the website where Sharon bought the pup.  This is Sharon and Cocoa.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/cocoa.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Okay.  After I posted this, I realized it&#39;s not the best picture of Cocoa.  Will try to post a better one when we get them downloaded from my wife&#39;s camera.  Brandon says he took some pics yesterday.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:14:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339000,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:21:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338996:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;05 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338996\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well Steve, I see the Chief&#39;s managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.  <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 /><img src=\"http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg165/KEKE1987/chiefs.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Oh well, maybe next week.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Boy, you got that right&#33;  Look up the word &quot;Pathetic&quot; in the dictionary and you will see a picture of the Chiefs&#33;<br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-15 02:21:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339002,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:23:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338999:date=Dec 14 2008, 07&#58;14 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 14 2008, 07&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338999\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=338990:date=Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;58 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 14 2008, 02&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338990\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin what a neat idea to present the new puppy to Heather.  Sure would like to see a picture of the two of them.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Falina:  I actually downloaded this of the website where Sharon bought the pup.  This is Sharon and Cocoa.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/cocoa.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Okay.  After I posted this, I realized it&#39;s not the best picture of Cocoa.  Will try to post a better one when we get them downloaded from my wife&#39;s camera.  Brandon says he took some pics yesterday.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks Kevin.  Cocoa sounds like a very fitting name.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-15 02:23:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339004,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:28:51',NULL,'','Steelers win with touchdown with 47 seconds to go left in the game&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  13-9.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/caluman69/steelers_girl.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 02:28:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339006,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:39:47',NULL,'','Been reading all the stuff today on the Big 3 loan.  I think we can all agree that we <u>don&#39;t</u> want to see American businesses go OUT of business.  But they do need to change...<br /><br />Here&#39;s my opinion.  The executives need to adopt Federal pay scales.  That&#39;s right.  If they&#39;re accepting Federal assistance, then they need to forgo they&#39;re multi-million dollar salaries.  The Presidents of GM and Chrysler do not deserve to make more than the President of the United States when they&#39;re accepting Federal relief&#33;  Likewise for their VPs, who should not make more than the President&#39;s cabinet, etc.  And while they&#39;re at it, sale the G.D. jets, etc. and ******** fly coach with the masses&#33;  What I&#39;ve said here also applies to the bankers and insurance companies, and anyone else who partook of the bailout.<br /><br />As for the UAW... I once belonged to a union in my first job with a defense contractor, and I don&#39;t think unions are inherently evil; but I wonder how the membership would have voted.  Union executives are used to facing off with management and making decisions without consulting the membership until they&#39;ve done the &quot;preliminary&quot; dealing.  For the UAW president to make such a decision without calling for a vote tells me that he hasn&#39;t adjusted to reality.  He thinks he&#39;s still negotiating with company management, when he should be trying to help secure a loan for his company.  I&#39;m almost certain the UAW MEMBERSHIP would have accepted wage concessions, but they never got the chance to weigh in on it (i.e., VOTE).<br /><br />I&#39;m not even going to talk about how the US has sat on its laurels while the Japanese have been inventing more efficient vehicles of every size.<br /><br />Bush will step in, but is anything going to change?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:39:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339007,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:40:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339004:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;28 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;28 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339004\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Steelers win with touchdown with 47 seconds to go left in the game&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  13-9.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/caluman69/steelers_girl.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Wow&#33;  And I&#39;m not talking about the score&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:40:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339008,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:42:22',NULL,'','Kevin that puppy is to cute... it&#39;s always so difficult taking pictures of anything black, isn&#39;t it. Oh by the way, sorry about getting Sharon&#39;s name all mixed up..... I blame it on the wine, or was it a senior moment  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 02:42:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339009,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:42:48',NULL,'','Cheryl....Sorry the Chiefs screwed up Denver locking up the division.  They are so bad they even mess up teams 12 hours away&#33;<br /><br />Falina....Congrats on the Seahawks&#33;  That means the Chiefs get an even better draft pick.  That&#39;s the only positive we have left in KC football.<br /><br />Ed....Congrats to the Steelers.  We got to watch the last of that game.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-15 02:42:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339010,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:43:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339008:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;42 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;42 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339008\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin that puppy is to cute... it&#39;s always so difficult taking pictures of anything black, isn&#39;t it. Oh by the way, sorry about getting Sharon&#39;s name all mixed up..... I blame it on the wine, or was it a senior moment  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />No problem.  I think I&#39;ve mixed up a name or two.  Thanks Jaqueline&#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\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:43:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339013,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:48:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=338997:date=Dec 14 2008, 06&#58;45 PM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 14 2008, 06&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338997\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb, I agree with you.  The auto industry does affect the entire economy, not just the UAW&#39;s. <br />But right now when most people see the word &quot;bailout&quot; all they see is money coming out of their pocket in the form of higher taxes and can&#39;t see the bigger picture of what could happen if our entire economy collapses.  And no...not every industry can be saved, of course not, but some have to...in some form...that is why the gov&#39;t stepped in to begin with and tried to shore up the banking system before there was an absolute failure.  <br />I personally don&#39;t want to live through what my parents did in the depression and have stories to tell my grandchildren about &quot;the great 21st century depression&quot;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Very well put, Andrea&#33; Thanks <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 fun at your Survivor party. We&#39;ll be watching. Thursdays episode was great&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-15 02:48:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339016,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 02:57:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339013:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;48 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;48 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339013\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thursdays episode was great&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thursday&#39;s episode was great&#33;  Almost as good as when the &quot;troll&quot; got blindsided with Bob&#39;s fake immunity idol&#33;  One of the best seasons in awhile.  Hope Kenny and Susie get the boot.  Would love to see Bob, Mattie and Sugar go to final three&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 02:57:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339017,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 03:08:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339016:date=Dec 14 2008, 07&#58;57 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 14 2008, 07&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339016\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339013:date=Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;48 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 05&#58;48 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339013\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thursdays episode was great&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thursday&#39;s episode was great&#33;  Almost as good as when the &quot;troll&quot; got blindsided with Bob&#39;s fake immunity idol&#33;  One of the best seasons in awhile.  Hope Kenny and Susie get the boot.  Would love to see Bob, Mattie and Sugar go to final three&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I&#39;m hoping for Bob to win but I&#39;m not sure that&#39;s going to happen.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-15 03:08:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339038,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 04:52:49',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies<br /><br />I had one of those days with nothing to do so I did too much lol.<br /><br />I was actually washing the trim and doors upstairs and wasn&#39;t getting anywhere - so I went out to garage to search for trim paint - and there it was - right colour and everything.<br /><br />I was just going to paint the baseboards - but when they were done the molding around the doors looked dirt -so I painted them.  Then the inside door casings looked lousy so I painted them.  Then the inside trim looked awful so I managed to get all the white stuff white again - and it looks good but I am tired.... the baseboards on this floor looks like it needs washing too - Hmmm&#33;<br /><br />So much for a day with nothing to do.<br /><br /><b>Kevin </b>- great way to give Heather her early gift - bet she loved it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Deb</b> - you rant all you want girl - we are here for you and we know you are worried&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I just melt the wafers in the microwave, I don&#39;t have to add anything and they taste great.<br /><br /><br />Hi Steve, Falina, Rose, Ed and all of you wonderful crazies&#33;<br /><br /><br />I will be hauling the chocolate fountain out for our &quot;After Christmas Before New Years Bash&quot; - I plan on strawberries, banana, marshmallows, candied ginger, and pretzels ??? - any suggestions for chocolate dipping?<br /><br />Off to have a soak in the tub - I deserve it.<br /><br />Take care all.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-15 04:52:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339039,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 05:07:09',NULL,'','Well Jenn for someone who had nothing to do you sure did do alot.<br /><br />Enjoy your soak in the tub.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-15 05:07:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339045,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 05:17:48',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...<br /><br />It&#39;s 3.8 degrees here in Mpls.  We were supposed to get a lot of snow but that passed us by.  Now we are getting the cold and wind.  We are in a wind chill advisory with wind chills tonight and tomorrow at -25 to -35 below zero.  Glad I don&#39;t have to go out.  I can&#39;t even seem to stay warm in the house.  LOL  It doesn&#39;t look too good at a warm up for the beginning of the week either.  Still below zero for the evenings and not much better in the daytime.  Yikes&#33;  Remind me why I&#39;m living here in the freezer.  LOL  Must be because I love Minnesota and all my family is here.  LOL  Would still like a winter home in FL or AZ, though...just for the cold months.  I have most of my shopping done, just four more to get...they are tough ones, though.  The tree is up and all decorated...looks good, but Marc put new lights on this year and although they&#39;re pretty, it doesn&#39;t let my ornaments show as much as the old ones.  We&#39;ll probably have to not put so many on next year.<br /><br />Rose...so sorry you have suffered the spasms, too..they&#39;re no fun, for sure&#33;  Marc is doing well, thanks for asking.  He has his second treatment tomorrow.  <br /><br />James...have a good, and a safe trip&#33;<br /><br />Andrea....Loved your picture&#33;  Congrats on the docs&#33;<br /><br />Keith...bummer that you didn&#39;t get the senate seat&#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\" />   You would have made a great senator&#33;  Love your picture on your post of you and Rita&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you can find a way to style your new cut that you like.  Sometimes it takes a few trys at it.  Glad you&#39;re feeling better.  <br /><br />Jen...so glad you&#39;re feeling better.  Sometimes those jalopeneas can do that...but if it comes back be sure to see the doctor.  I&#39;m so sorry to her about your aunt.  My prayers are with you&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...love the picture of Sharon and Cocoa.  Love the name Cocoa, too... seems very fitting.  Heather is a lucky little girl.<br /><br />Ed...let me know how you like the universal remote.  Maybe I can talk Marc into one.  I&#39;m kind of tired of using 3 or 4 different remotes at the same time, too.<br /><br />Sue...glad you&#39;e feeling better.  Hope you had a nice relaxing day doing your cross stiching.<br /><br />Jackie...hope your DD&#39;s and the babies are doing well.  What an ordeal you had at WalMart...I have avoided going there so far, but may have to.  LOL  Sorry to hear about Tony&#39;s hour&#39;s being cut.<br /><br />Steve...those figures on the shopping and wrapping are a little different here.  100% for me and 0 for Marc.  LOL  Oh, I forgot that he does shop for mine...LOL<br /><br />Falina...hope all works out for Dillon.  It&#39;s so good that he has you, besides his dad and your DD.<br /><br />Chris...have fun at the party&#33;<br /><br />Deb...hope you are feeling better soon...and the computer is working better&#33; No apology needed for giving your opinion.   These are getting to be tough times, for sure.<br /><br />Tuesday...so glad your party went well&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone had a good day, and will have an even better one tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />Stay warm, everyone&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-15 05:17:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339050,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 05:31:42',NULL,'','Shari you are diffently having very cold weather.  Guess I won&#39;t complain about your cold weather.  We don&#39;t get it this cold often.  Glad to hear the tree is decorated and most of your shopping is done.  How is Marc feeling these days?  How are you holding up?  Prayers and Hugs to both of you.<br />Try and stay warm and we will do the same.<br />Good to hear from you.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-15 05:31:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339051,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 06:21:20',NULL,'','I feel so much better now :o)<br /><br />Thanks you <b>Shari </b>- my aunt was a very special lady.  The funeral isn&#39;t until next week so hopefully that means she is being cremated.  I do not like staring at a casket.  It makes it all seem so much worse.<br /><br /><br /><br />We have -10 here - but that&#39;s Celcius so not so bad.  I had to unplug the inflatables as they were sailing all around the yard - it&#39;s was strange to watch (shades of the 60&#39;s - oh my&#33;)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <b>Falina</b> - the trims look so nice - I can&#39;t believe how bad some of them were....and I am ashamed to say some of the dings have been there for years as many of them were from Courtney&#39;s wheelchair.  Guess I wasn&#39;t quite ready to remove all those reminders of her.<br /><br />Heading upstairs to watch the new &quot;Anne Of Green Gables&quot; movie with Shirley McLaine.<br /><br />Something nice and light for a change - all that Law and Order and CSI stuff becomes a downer after a while.<br /><br />Have  great night all.<br /><br />Talk to you tomorrow.<br /><br />Stay warm and dry.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-15 06:21:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339052,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 06:33:03',NULL,'','<b>Falina</b> - I forgot to mention this earlier - but when I was painting - using oil based paint ugh - I remembered a very nice lady gave me a beautiful scented candle.  I took it out of my bathroom - where I make full use of it while lounging in my bubbles - and lit it and put it in the hallway. So now, instead of the upstairs smelling like paint it smells like yummy peaches.    Thank-you&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-15 06:33:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339053,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 06:37:17',NULL,'','Survivor fans:  So Sharon says to me, &quot;well who would you rather be stranded on an island with, Bob or Sugar?&quot;<br /><br />And I&#39;m like &quot;uhhhh, well actually....?&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />She laughs.  Guess she knows me too well.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-15 06:37:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339054,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 06:48:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339038:date=Dec 14 2008, 09&#58;52 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 14 2008, 09&#58;52 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339038\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I was just going to paint the baseboards - but when they were done the molding around the doors looked dirt -so I painted them.  Then the inside door casings looked lousy so I painted them.  Then the inside trim looked awful so I managed to get all the white stuff white again - and it looks good but I am tired.... the baseboards on this floor looks like it needs washing too - Hmmm&#33;<br /><b>Deb</b> - you rant all you want girl - we are here for you and we know you are worried&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Wow&#33; Can I hire you out for some painting in my house? LOL&#33;<br />Thanks for understanding&#33;<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339045:date=Dec 14 2008, 10&#58;17 PM:name=Shari2)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shari2 &#064; Dec 14 2008, 10&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339045\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->It&#39;s 3.8 degrees here in Mpls.  We were supposed to get a lot of snow but that passed us by.  Now we are getting the cold and wind.  We are in a wind chill advisory with wind chills tonight and tomorrow at -25 to -35 below zero.  <br />Deb...hope you are feeling better soon...and the computer is working better&#33; No apology needed for giving your opinion.   These are getting to be tough times, for sure.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Shari - Brrrr&#33; It gets cold here but rarely that cold&#33;<br />Thank you for being understanding also&#33;<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339051:date=Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;21 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;21 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339051\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thanks you <b>Shari </b>- my aunt was a very special lady.  The funeral isn&#39;t until next week so hopefully that means she is being cremated.  I do not like staring at a casket.  It makes it all seem so much worse.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I agree, Jenn (cremation) that&#39;s the way I want to go. So sorry again for you loss (((HUGS)))<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339053:date=Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;37 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 14 2008, 11&#58;37 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339053\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Survivor fans:  So Sharon says to me, &quot;well who would you rather be stranded on an island with, Bob or Sugar?&quot;<br />And I&#39;m like &quot;uhhhh, well actually....?&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br />She laughs.  Guess she knows me too well.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Sharon is a smart woman&#33;<br /><br />GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-15 06:48:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339055,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 06:59:15',NULL,'','Hi all.  Not going to go back and read the posts as we have not watched all of Survivor yet.  We did watch the first hour and a half and then turned it off.  It was recorded so we will watch it in a bit.  As always I am pulling for Bob - we got to<br />the part where it was down to the final 3 - one of them would not have been my choice, but oh well.  I have not been able to get online all evening from my laptop.  I came upstairs several times and tried to reset the router and then tried rebooting the desktop.  When Greg woke up from his evening nap, he came up to look at it and after about an hr. of working on it, he decided it was the router.  That was why we turned Survivor off, because he had to go and buy a new router.  When he got back and tried to install it, he discovered that the CD rom on the desktop was not working, so he could not install the software for the new router.  We have had this PC for about 10 years and he said it is time to replace it.  We never use it so hate to spend the money on a new one, but guess we will.  He said if he gets a chance he will go to Best Buy tomorrow and look.  So, I will not be online much until he gets this all worked out as I have to come upstairs to the loft.  <br /><br />Shari, I think we have you beat - although it is not a contest I care to win.  As I type this, the news is reporting that it is <br />-15 degrees.  It is forecast to go to -19 to -22 tonight.  They said the coldest on record here is -25 and there is a chance that we could reach that.  It is forecast to be the coldest night in the past 10 years.  As you can imagine, the streets are pretty much solid ice and as it not supposed to get above freezing for the next 5 days, not a lot of chance for a thaw out - plus we are supposed to have another snow storm hit tomorrow night.  Have I mentioned that I HATE winter???','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-15 06:59:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339056,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 09:30:35',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Good Night Crazies --<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd13/brendagoodmum/good%20night/gn0-5.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 09:30:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339080,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 17:11:12',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><b>Good Monday morning........December 15, 2008</b></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Woke to freezing temps this morning.  No school delay today.  Expecting more snow this week.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a wonderful day.<br /><br />Those in the cold stay indoors and keep warm.<br /><br />Those lucky to have warm sunshine enjoy it.<br /><br />Nothing on the agenda today.  Just going to work.<br /><br />Talk to you all later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-15 17:11:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339086,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 18:03:27',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />the cold seems to be going around...it is about 32 degrees here with light freezing drizzle.  We have a Winter Storm Watch out for all of the state, which is a big deal in Arkansas...that means all Wal-mart&#39;s and grocery stores will be overrun with folks suddenly needing milk, bread, and toilet paper. LOL<br /><br />How about last nights Survivor???  I did want to see Matty, Bob, and Sugar in the final 3...can you believe Susie made it in?  Poor Sugar, she didn&#39;t get a signal vote.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> But I was so excited Bob Won&#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 />Falina - I was wishing you didn&#39;t have to go to school today...I used to work at a college.  I would get as excited watching to see if my college was closed due to snow as when I was a kid growing up and hoping school was closed. LOL...but also I had to drive about 25 miles to get to work also... <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 />HI to everybody and have a good day.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-15 18:03:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339087,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 18:40:12',NULL,'','I woke up this morning to a phone call that has really thrown a wrench into out plans.  Candice had an early morning appointment with her OB/GYN and he is inducing her THIS Thursday, yes she has to check in on Wednesday evening.  We are thrilled for her, but would you know that is the day I have a haircut and color and my hairdresser is booked months in advance..... grrr.  Then we&#39;ve planned to go to Tania for an early Christmas on Fri &amp; Sat - that will mean that we have to leave Candice and then newborn for 2 days.. grrrr.. we can&#39;t change the dates because Tania has Greg&#39;s parents arriving after us and Tony has to be back home for a dental appointment on Monday morning.  Why does my life always have to be so complex???<br /><br />Andrea... I too was so excited to see Bob win - I think he really deserved it.  Sugar is so irritating walking around as if it&#39;s a fashion show - what happened to the &quot;survivor&quot; factor in the show.  I also couldn&#39;t believe Susie won immunity... I would have loved to see Matty in the final three, who knows, if he would have been maybe the end result would have been different.  Wow you must really be getting excited about your upcoming cruise, not long before you step onboard.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 18:40:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339088,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 18:41:12',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33; We have the same kind of weather in store for us as 55ChevyLady. Same deal as well on milk, bread, and toilet paper&#33; It&#39;s due to be rather nasty around here this afternoon and evening. WE NEED A CRUISE&#33; (so glad we have one rapidly approaching)<br />We found out our oldest granddaughter is on the homecoming court and is up for homecoming queen at her high school&#39;s basketball game on the evening of Jan 10, 2009. (the evening we return from our cruise) She&#39;s also a cheerleader and will be cheering at the game. If our plane out of Chicago is not delayed, we will have just enough time to make the game before the half-time festivities. Will keep our fingers crossed for that.<br />For those in this bad weather--STAY SAFE&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-15 18:41:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339090,2549,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 18:54:25',NULL,'','hey all <br /><br />just a note to say back on land from the cruise .. at a hotel in miami .. we fly out tomorrow for home<br /><br />the cruise was good... going to scully&#39;s tavern tonight for dinner.. it was on diners drive in and dives so i have been wanting to try it just about 8 miles from where our hotel is .... <br /><br />well will fill ya in on the cruise when i get home and get settled back in... ok is it time to eat ..oh i am not on the ship anymore LOL ... <br /><br />oh well back to the real world.. <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-12-15 18:54:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339092,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 19:12:29',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />it was windy when Pappy and i went out and decide to short the run Pappy hates windy  i am under wind advisory.<br />i have to mail my christmas cards and had to get my mother&#39;s at her house to mail for her  <br />anyway  the rest of day i will do the wrapping the presents. <br />but it will be quiet day anyway that i am finished with all the shopping.<br /><br />have good day everyone and keep yourselves warm and stay in <br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-15 19:12:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339099,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 20:59:43',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all. The temperature has gone mad here&#33; It&#39;s 42 F. Mind you we are paying for this with rain and drizzle. What a balmy December it&#39;s been so far. In 3 hours I leave for the 17 hour rail journey into Nova Scotia. Looking forward to it? Well yes and no. Yes, because I love going down East where my language is spoken first. And no,because I hate travelling without Donna. I dare not come back home without a positive about the house I&#39;m going to see, so both of us are keeping our fingers crossed&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Will write again on my return on Thursday.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-15 20:59:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339101,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 21:18:30',NULL,'','GGGGGGGooddddd  MMMMMMorninggggg&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/ice.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />It is so cold out there&#33;  The pond is starting it&#39;s freeze up so Hugh has to get out there and clear the pump and haul out the aeraters.  He will have to get his arms wet.   &quot;The Iceman Cometh&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Then he can get the heaters going.<br /><br /><br /><br />I&#39;m starting on the other walls - touching up the sneeze spots on the stairway walls.  Bear has a sneezing habit and she sort of lets it go any time any place :o)<br /><br /><br />Then it&#39;s off to Moms and groceries then to Home Depot for supplies to finish the wainscoting int he lower hallway.<br /><br /><br />Enjoy your day - stay warm.<br /><br /><br />And remember ...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/judgement.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-15 21:18:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339103,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 21:43:30',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies,<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->We woke up to snow this morning in Las Vegas<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff316/melindaxmolina/Snow%20in%20Las%20Vegas%20010705/b804.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Kind of pretty in back yard, snow on the palm trees which surround the pool.  What&#39;s wrong with this picture??  <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','2008-12-15 21:43:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339105,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 21:51:28',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339103:date=Dec 15 2008, 01&#58;43 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 15 2008, 01&#58;43 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339103\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good Morning Crazies,<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->We woke up to snow this morning in Las Vegas<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff316/melindaxmolina/Snow%20in%20Las%20Vegas%20010705/b804.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Kind of pretty in back yard, snow on the palm trees which surround the pool.  What&#39;s wrong with this picture??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />well...besides snow in L.V....just where is your pool????<br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-15 21:51:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339107,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 21:54:43',NULL,'','I did not take that photo, so our pool is not in it.  Just wanted to show that it does snow in LV, not often, but it does happen.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 21:54:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339109,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:23:00',NULL,'','OK, you put me on a guilt trip.<br /><br />So I braved our &quot;raging snow storm&quot; and took this picture which includes the pool. <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 /><img src=\"http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/edwynn_photo/IMG_0472.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />OK, so it&#39;s not Alaska.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 22:23:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339110,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:27:08',NULL,'','As long as I&#39;m playing the photo game, here is one from last night of the cats under the Christmas tree.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/edwynn_photo/IMG_0471.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />They know how to make themselves right at home.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 22:27:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339111,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:28:30',NULL,'','Hello from 73 degree Tampa&#33;  Gosh you guys make me want to break out the thermal underwear and the polar fleece......<br /><br />Ed - I do know that it snows in Vegas, but it just seems so unbelievable that a place that gets up in the 100&#39;s in summer can plummet that low in the winter.... crazy&#33;  Snow in the desert......<br /><br />Tonia - It&#39;s so great having you back on the boards, heck we missed you&#33;  Glad you had a good cruise, please tell us all about it.  I love watching Guy on Diners, Drivein&#39;s and Dives..... hope you enjoyed your meal.<br /><br />I had to go and pick up a Nintendo DS game for my granddaughter... sheesh, Toys R Us was crazy busy.  I also stopped into Linens n Things - the store was almost bare bones today, nothing much of anything worth buying left.<br /><br />Well I only have 2 weeks left to myself and then I start my seasonal tax job, which reminds me, once Candice had had her baby, I need to go and look for a pair of shoes for work...they don&#39;t allow open toed shoes, and of course most of the shoes we wear in hot Florida is of the sandal variety.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 22:28:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339112,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:30:52',NULL,'','Gee, Ed there&#39;s something wrong with that picture of snow and palm trees.....enjoy the snow&#33;<br /><br />OK, now you&#39;ve got me fooled - where is the picture of the cats and the Christmas tree?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 22:30:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339113,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:30:55',NULL,'','Hey guys just wanted to stick my head in and say hello.. things have been hectic here .. in between getting things ready for the &quot;holidays <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> &quot; and our new vista desktop crashing and i can&#39;t find the CD to reboot... so i am having to put all our crap on a lap top...this is not good....<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=338934:date=Dec 14 2008, 08&#58;42 AM:name=Deb)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Deb &#064; Dec 14 2008, 08&#58;42 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=338934\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->As you all probably figured out, the Detroit area is very depressed and worried right now. Hopefully our &quot;Commander-in-Chief&quot; steps up to the plate. At least he realizes what the demise of the US auto industry would do to our already tanking economy&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />wow you are so right there deb.....I am just glad it&#39;s not another &quot;bailout&quot; that i would be against...i know how desperately the industry needs the &quot;loan&quot; we as Americans need to stop buying imports.. and i am not just talking cars either... first let me state that  i too am one of these Americans that is against any bailout..(that went for the banks as well) but what Detroit is seeking is a &quot;loan&quot; which i do favor.... in this country and especially under it&#39;s current economic situation the auto industry needs to be one of the planks to the economy turning around and not just rebounding but growing.. We as Americans need to start buying American made.. especially in our consumer goods....david and i have made the conscious effort not to buy things made in China..(until.. they can make ALL the products they produce safe for the consumer) I know it won&#39;t make a bit a difference to many .. but one has to do what one thinks is right... and i got to say.... it is difficult although not impossible to find holiday presents NOT made in China..<br /><br />Well so much for that.... no major plans for the new years event on this end i do hope you all have a great holiday... and when David heads back up to Oakland the 3rd of January i will be back on line aggravating and making double entendres with the best of you... until then...<br /><br />hugs and lots of love and respect&#33;<br /><br />Happy Holidays <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 and David','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-15 22:30:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339114,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 22:32:13',NULL,'','OK I see you&#39;ve edited it - There&#39;s the kitties&#33;  Oh what purrfect gifts for Christmas&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-15 22:32:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339120,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 23:00:15',NULL,'','Joey;<br /><br />Great to hear from you&#33;&#33;  And, good to hear everything is OK in your part of the world, in spite of being hectic.<br /><br />BTW, I recently subscribed to Carbonite and have all my important docs encrypted and stored out there in cyberspace.  I like to idea of off site storage.<br /><br />Wishing you guys a fantastic holiday season&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-15 23:00:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339124,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-15 23:39:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339120:date=Dec 15 2008, 01&#58;00 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 15 2008, 01&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339120\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->BTW, I recently subscribed to Carbonite and have all my important docs encrypted and stored out there in cyberspace. I like to idea of off site storage.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />when david and i come to vegas you will have to show me some of the ways of he homeoffice <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> .... i fear i am not that smart.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-15 23:39:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339127,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 00:09:16',NULL,'','Joey - Great to see and hear from you...it has been too long.  <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 />I  agree with you on what you said about Detroit, the banking situation, the economy...etc.  I fear things might get a lot worse before they get better. I hope not.  If so, a lot of people not used to hardship is going to be in for a world of hurt. JMHO.<br /><br /><br />Live Love Laugh and Have Faith...that is all any of us can do<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 00:09:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339128,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 00:30:56',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Ran my errands and picked up a gift for Howie from my parents. <br /><br />Shari my share of the shopping is 100% too. Howie only has to shop for me. Glad to hear Marc is hanging in there. Stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Jenn funny how that work piles up……..I hate painting trim…..all the woodwork in my house is stained and it’s staying that way.<br /><br />Cheryl hope you get your computer fixed or at least a new one.<br /><br />Jackie how exciting that the baby will be born this week&#33; Sounds like you have a crazy week coming up.<br /><br />Welcome back Tonia&#33;<br /><br />Ed nice shot of the snow&#33; Wild snow and palm trees.<br /><br />Joey wonderful to see you post on the Dock&#33; We miss you around here. Sorry about your computer.<br /><br />Well off to start some dinner. I’m hoping if I eat I’ll feel better. My sinuses have gone nuts the last few days and it’s giving me a headache. Have a great night all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-16 00:30:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339129,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 00:44:28',NULL,'','Good Evening,<br /><br />cold, 29 degrees with freezing drizzle. looking for 24 degrees tonite with more freezing rain.  Hubby just came in with a huge pkg. of paper towels and toilet paper.  He knew we had milk and bread&#33;  Good thing...the store was probably out anyway&#33;  We had paper towels but I guess you can never have too much T.P  LOL<br /><br />Probably won&#39;t have school tomorrow.  Let you know tomorrow  <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 />be back later...<br /><br />Andrea','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 00:44:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339144,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 03:20:32',NULL,'','At noon yesterday it was 62 degrees.  This morning it was 3 degrees and got clear up to 10 degrees today.  Tomorrow a round of snow and the same for Thursday.  It sure is nice having my Jeep in the garage for the first time in my life.<br /><br />Went to the dermatoligist this morning.  All is OK, no more cancer, and I get 6 months before the next check-up.<br /><br />My Medicare care arrived today and I always thought old people had those things&#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\" />   Doesn&#39;t go into effect until Feb 1st.<br /><br />Tonia...Welcome home&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Now that&#39;s quite a picture.  Palm trees, pool, and snow.  Don&#39;t see that every day.  Aren&#39;t you glad you put the tree up for your cats?<br />They moved right in, funny&#33;<br /><br />Joey...Good to see you post and that all is going well.  Miss your daily comments.<br /><br />Big news from KC.  &quot;King&quot; Carl Peterson is gone from the Chiefs.  He was CEO, President, and GM.  Had the job for 20 years and ran the organization in the ground.  People here are excited&#33;<br /><br />That&#39;s it from here.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-16 03:20:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339152,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 04:30:11',NULL,'','Evening all - we have -20 with wind chill out there - brrr&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Got more painting done - looking good - now it&#39;s time to tackle thewalls in the computer room - this house is 20 years old and they still have the &quot;builder&#39;s paint&quot; on them.<br /><br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - great to hear from you Buddy&#33;<br /><br /><b>Ed </b>- looks like a nice time in the hot tub withall that snow around lol.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/glitter-bulb.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-16 04:30:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339162,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 05:23:24',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Well we are down to one computer now.  The laptop quit working all together.  Going to call the company and give them a piece of my mind maybe two pieces for good measure.  It is only 6 months old.  My friend at work has our other computer and is going to have to a complete recovery with it.<br />Gee it sounds like alot us are having computer problems.<br /><br />Our temp here is 25.  This morning it was like 19.  Suppose to be even colder in the morning.<br /><br />Ed  WOW&#33; Snow in Vegas.  Who would have thought.  Cute picture of the kitties under the tree.<br /><br />Joey good to hear from you.  Missed you around here.  Glad to hear things are okay.  Wishing you and David a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.<br /><br />Jackie a new grandbaby in a few days.  How exciting.  Now you will know the name sooner.<br /><br />Andrea when we have weather like this I always listen to the news to see if they delay or cancel school.  Plus the school calls us to let us know what is happening.  I was wondering this morning if you guys were going to get any of this and you are.<br /><br />Rose hope you feel better.<br /><br />Tonia WELCOME HOME&#33;<br /><br />Steve good news on the cancer check up.  You guys got real darn cold. brrrrrrr&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna <!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>WHERE ARE YOU GIRL&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> Might have to send out a search party to look for you.  Hope everything is okay.<br /><br />Time to get some other things done now.  Be back later.<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/ChristmasFriends.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-16 05:23:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339173,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 11:57:39',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...<br /><br />Ten below zero right now and it may go down to -17 or -20 below this morning.  And that&#39;s without wind chill.  In Northern MN they had a foot and a half of snow the other day with high winds and blizzard conditions and now may have -50 below wind chill weather.  With the cold and crazy weather you are all having, it is sounding like we will all have to have a winter break and go cruising&#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\" />   I need to finish my shopping, but just hate to go out tomorrow...I need milk, too, so, I guess I&#39;ll just have to bundle up and toughen up.  LOL<br /><br />Deb...hope all works out for your DH&#39;s job... saying a prayer for him and for all who may lose their jobs. <br /><br />Tonia...Welcome back to the US.  It&#39;s so nice to have you back.  Will be waiting to hear all about your trip.<br /><br />Sue...that&#39;s great that your shopping is done.  I have 4 more to get.<br /><br />Falina...thank you for the good wishes.  Marc is doing very well and we are both staying very positive.    Sorry about your computer...I hate it when something happens to mine...I&#39;m pretty computer illiterate.  I have to call on Marc.<br /><br />Jen...that was a beautiful winter picture.  You will stay warm with being inside and all that painting.  Don&#39;t work too hard.<br /><br />Hi Kevin...hope you&#39;re staying warm.<br /><br />Cheryl...we may reach -20 below this morning, but right now it&#39;s staying at -10 below without the wind chill factor, so you are ahead of us so far.    Sorry about the computer problems.  Stay warm&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed...wow&#33;...I never thought it would snow in Vegas.  Beautiful pictures.  Love the picture of your kitties.  That&#39;s where mine like to lay, too.  Can&#39;t even put presents under the tree.  LOL<br /><br />Hi Andrea...hope your weather improves&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...how great to be having the baby soon...she/he may be born on my birthday if it&#39;s on Thursday the 18th.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...Congratulations to your granddaughter on the nomination.  Hope she makes Homecoming Queen.  Hope your weather improves.<br /><br />James...have a safe trip&#33;  Good luck with the house&#33;<br /><br />Joey...it&#39;s so nice to hear from you&#33;  Sorry to hear about the computer problems.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and David&#33;<br /><br />Rose...hope you feel better soon.  Sinus problems are no fun, for sure.<br /><br />Steve...congratulations on no cancer.  That is great news&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone...and stay warm&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-16 11:57:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339186,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 15:45:48',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro-->Tuesday December 16, 2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning all from foggy Florida, our version of a “White Christmas”. When I got up I couldn&#39;t see the house behind us. The warm weather has set in…… Decided today is food shopping and I’ll be starting my cookies tomorrow. My DD is coming on Thursday to help with the rolled cookies. <br /><br />Sounds like you all are freezing&#33; Yikes.<br /><br />Jackie you&#39;ll have another grandchild in only a few days.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear your check-up went well.<br /><br />Falina sorry to hear your computer problems continue. I’m feeling much better thanks.<br /><br />Shari good luck with your shopping trip, I don’t envy you having to go out in that cold.<br /><br />It’s been really quiet around here…..guess everyone is just busy. Hope you are all well and getting your chores done. Have a great day all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-16 15:45:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339194,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 15:51:48',NULL,'','Goood morningggg alllll,<br />Brrrrrr&#33;&#33;&#33; It is 15 out this morning which is real low for us this time of year.  We are use to 30&#39;s for temps.  They are calling for more snow tonight and into tomorrow.<br />With only having one computer my on the computer will be limited.  The business comes first.<br /><br />Shari boy am I glad we aren&#39;t getting the temps you have.  That is way to cold for me.  Don&#39;t have enough clothes to get warm......maybe I should go shopping.  Yeah&#33;  You stay warm.<br /><br />Just checked the laptop and now it is working but not for long I am sure.  Going to call the company and let them know what has happened.  I am going to back up the computer.<br /><br />Everyone stay warm.  Will check back in when I get a chance.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-16 15:51:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339200,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 16:02:42',NULL,'','Good morning everyone&#33;<br /><br />Well, school is closed... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> at first it wasn&#39;t.  When hubby and I was watching the news our school was open and most of the surrounding schools were closed, that is how it usually is.  So I planned on getting the girls up as usual.  Hubby leaves for work a little early and promises to call when he gets there...well he calls just as I have gotten everyone up and dressed and says, &quot;Don&#39;t go to school&#33;&quot;<br />Well, I had never bothered to check and see if school had been canceled later on so I asked Rachael to call one of her friends whose Mother works at school and her friend tells her, yes...school is now closed&#33;  Oh Goodie&#33; <br /><br />My Mother has a eye doctor&#39;s appt. in Little Rock today.  She really needs to go but I do not know what we are going to do yet.  <br /><br />HI to everybody and try and stay warm.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br /><br />BTW...we told Rose about the cruise last night&#33;  Seemed everybody else knew so it was only fair she knew too.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <b>She is SO excited&#33; </b><br /><br />Have a good day everybody,<br /><br />Andrea <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 16:02:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339208,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 16:17:03',NULL,'','Well I was in the middle of the backup on the laptop and it shut down again.  Don&#39;t have time to call the company this morning but I am going to call them this afternoon.  This really making me mad. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" />  It was only on for about 15 minutes this time.<br /><br /><br />Andrea you be careful if you take your mom the eye doctor.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-16 16:17:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339212,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 16:22:21',NULL,'','Jenn - I Love your Christmas Ornament&#33;<br /><br />Shari - continued prayers coming your way for Marc<br /><br />Steve - has does Gramps take to the cold weather?<br /><br />Jackie - I know you are getting anxious for that new grandbaby...won&#39;t be long now&#33;<br /><br />Falina - hope you get your computer problems fixed soon.<br /><br />Shaunna - where are you??? did you get stuck in the snow out there in Vegas?  I miss you girl&#33;<br /><br />James - have a safe trip...my hubby and I would LOVE to take a train trip like that&#33;<br /><br />Stay warm everybody... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 16:22:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339221,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 16:39:56',NULL,'','Falina - thanks...Last I talked to Jerry he said to not go but she REALLY needs to go.  I know she is going to want to cancel but she canceled her last scheduled appt., which was right before Thanksgiving, because we where having family come in and if she had to have gotten a shot she would be in pain.  So now she is over due about 3 weeks.  <br /><br />Jerry could take off work and take her but he said the closer he got to Little Rock the worse it got and I know Momma would totally come unglued if we were to have a wreck coming back and she had  to have gotten a shot....boy, that was confusing to type&#33; LOL  I hope everyone can follow all those &quot;had have to&#39;s and had gotten&#39;s&quot; LOL I type &quot;kinda funny&quot; sometimes  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 16:39:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339228,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 17:10:41',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />I&#39;m still waiting for my hairstylist to call - I&#39;m hoping she can get me in either today or tomorrow.  Would you know that I would have had something going on on the day that Candice is scheduled to have the baby.  Speaking of Candice, she says that she is so swollen and not being able to sleep with the contractions (Braxton-Hicks), she&#39;s pretty miserable and just wishes it was all over.... not long now, she goes in to the hospital tomorrow evening, so that they can monitor her overnight.<br /><br />Shari - it sure looks like she will have him on your birthday, unless he comes sooner.<br /><br />Andrea - so sorry Mom has to miss her eye appointment, I sure hope they can reschedule it soon and that she won&#39;t have to wait another month. It&#39;s best that you all stay safe though.... be careful out there on those roads&#33;<br /><br />Steve - so glad you are cancer free.... yippeee&#33;<br /><br />James - enjoy that wonderful train ride, I sure hope this house works out for you and Donna.<br /><br />Joey - here&#39;s wishing you and David the most awesome Christmas and a Happy New Year.  We miss you here on the boards and can&#39;t wait for you to COME BACK&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-16 17:10:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339229,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 17:14:21',NULL,'','The temp has dropped 2 degrees.  We are now down to 13.  Way toooo cooold for meeeee.  The heat pump/furance is working overtime.  Hope I don&#39;t have to pay it extra to keep working.<br /><br />Good morning Jackie.  Hope your stylist calls you back.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-16 17:14:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339235,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 17:51:42',NULL,'','Good Morning All:<br /><br />Only a few patches of snow around this morning.  Started to drizzle about six PM last night and that has pretty well cleared everything away.  I cleaned the snow off my solar lights last night.  They got no sun yesterday, so I did not get even a flicker last night.<br /><br />Hope everyone is warm and cozy inside.  If you have to go out, drive carefully.<br /><br />Later,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-16 17:51:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339258,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 19:30:08',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />One day a man saw a old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pinto was still sputtering when he approached her.<br /><br /><br />Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn&#39;t look safe; he looked poor and hungry.<br /><br />He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you.<br /><br />He said, &#39;I&#39;m here to help you, ma&#39;am. Why don&#39;t you wait in the car where it&#39;s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.&#39;<br /><br />Well, all she had was a flat tire,<br />But for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.<br /><br />As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn&#39;t thank him enough for coming to her aid.<br /><br />Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped.<br />Bryan never thought twice about being paid.<br />This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty, who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way.<br /><br />He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, &#39;And think of me..&#39;<br /><br />He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight.<br /><br />A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her<br />Feet for the whole day couldn&#39;t erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan .<br /><br />After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin.<br /><br />There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: &#39;You don&#39;t owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I&#39;m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you.&#39;<br /><br />Under the napkin were four more &#036;100 bills.<br /><br />Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the<br />Money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard....<br /><br />She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, &#39;Everything&#39;s going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.&#39;<br /><br />There is an old saying......&#39;What goes around comes around.&#39; Today I sent you this story, and I&#39;m asking you to pass it on. Let this light shine.<br /><br />Good friends are like stars....You don&#39;t always see them, but you know they are always there.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->~<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->GOD BLESS&#33; and Merry Christmas from Roe and I<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /> <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp227/javalady41/th09ca3f54d5147fb258f0a20baaefd360.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-16 19:30:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339260,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 19:41:43',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339228:date=Dec 16 2008, 09&#58;10 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 16 2008, 09&#58;10 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339228\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I&#39;m still waiting for my hairstylist to call - I&#39;m hoping she can get me in either today or tomorrow.  Would you know that I would have had something going on on the day that Candice is scheduled to have the baby.  Speaking of Candice, she says that she is so swollen and not being able to sleep with the contractions (Braxton-Hicks), she&#39;s pretty miserable and just wishes it was all over.... not long now, she goes in to the hospital tomorrow evening, so that they can monitor her overnight.<br /><br /><br />Andrea - so sorry Mom has to miss her eye appointment, I sure hope they can reschedule it soon and that she won&#39;t have to wait another month. It&#39;s best that you all stay safe though.... be careful out there on those roads&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jackie - hope you can get in to your hair stylist&#33; I know you want to look your best for that new baby&#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\" /> Sorry Candice is so uncomfortable...it won&#39;t be long now.<br /><br />I was induced for Rose&#39;s birth.  We call her our &quot;ETA baby&quot;  because one of our friends predicated when she would be born based on when I got induced.  He said she would be born &quot;about 3 hours after the induction&quot; I was induced  a few minutes after 7:00 am and she was born at 10:14 am.<br /><br />The doctor&#39;s office has called and canceled all appt&#39;s for this afternoon.  They rescheduled for tomorrow.  The doctor normally doesn&#39;t work on Wednesday but is coming in to make up all the missed appt&#39;s.  I hope the weather is better tomorrow because Daddy ALSO has an appt. tomorrow&#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 />Steve - great news on being cancer free&#33;<br /><br />cold, cold, cold here and a very fine snow falling.  I just walked, or rather slid my way up to my parents house and back&#33; LOL  It is <b>up hill </b>all the way going there&#33;','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 19:41:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339261,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 19:48:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339258:date=Dec 16 2008, 11&#58;30 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 16 2008, 11&#58;30 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339258\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />One day a man saw a old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pinto was still sputtering when he approached her.<br /><br /><br />Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn&#39;t look safe; he looked poor and hungry.<br /><br />He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you.<br /><br />He said, &#39;I&#39;m here to help you, ma&#39;am. Why don&#39;t you wait in the car where it&#39;s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.&#39;<br /><br />Well, all she had was a flat tire,<br />But for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.<br /><br />As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn&#39;t thank him enough for coming to her aid.<br /><br />Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped.<br />Bryan never thought twice about being paid.<br />This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty, who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way.<br /><br />He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, &#39;And think of me..&#39;<br /><br />He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight.<br /><br />A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her<br />Feet for the whole day couldn&#39;t erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan .<br /><br />After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin.<br /><br />There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: &#39;You don&#39;t owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I&#39;m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you.&#39;<br /><br />Under the napkin were four more &#036;100 bills.<br /><br />Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the<br />Money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard....<br /><br />She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, &#39;Everything&#39;s going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.&#39;<br /><br />There is an old saying......&#39;What goes around comes around.&#39; Today I sent you this story, and I&#39;m asking you to pass it on. Let this light shine.<br /><br />Good friends are like stars....You don&#39;t always see them, but you know they are always there.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->~<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->GOD BLESS&#33; and Merry Christmas from Roe and I<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br /> <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp227/javalady41/th09ca3f54d5147fb258f0a20baaefd360.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->That is beautiful&#33;  Thank you<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and Roe.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-16 19:48:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339262,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 20:42:08',NULL,'','Good morning - another chilly day but the sun is shining and the moutnains are gorgeous - It&#39;s beginning to looke a lot like Christmas VBG<br /><br />Great story Ed - :o)<br /><br />Andrea - hope it all works out with your Mom&#39;s shot.  I must be so hard on her.<br /><br />Jackie - sending my angels to watch over Candace.<br /><br />Shari - be careful out there.  Our roads are all nice an clear now.<br /><br />Falina - good luck with your computer - stay wamr.<br /><br />Rose - have a super day&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Off to do some work - catch you later&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-16 20:42:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339276,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 21:20:41',NULL,'','Nice story Ed.  There is also a country song based on that theme.  I can&#39;t remember which artist performs it; but it&#39;s a female singer.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-16 21:20:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339279,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 21:42:29',NULL,'','Andrea I bet Rose was thrilled about the cruise. How old is she? Sorry about mom’s appointment but driving in that would be brutal, hopefully tomorrow will be better.<br /><br />Jackie hope the hairdresser makes room for you. Not much Candace can do but hang in there. How is your other daughter doing?<br /><br />That was beautiful Ed &amp; Roe&#33; Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Hi Kevin, nice to see you&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-16 21:42:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339284,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-16 21:58:46',NULL,'','My hairdresser called&#33;   I am so grateful, she can get me in at 7:15 tonight.  So I should be out of there by 9 pm.... boy, does she work long hours. DH might just come with me as we need to pick up one more present and then we&#39;ll go somewhere for dinner.  He can sit and read his book at the salon on one of their comfy leather couches..... they might even bring him a cup of Yuletide Cheer  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well tomorrow I&#39;ll have to pack for the weekend getaway, as I&#39;ll be at the hospital all day Thursday.  I&#39;m going to be making a Gingerbread House with my granddaughters on Saturday, does anyone have any suggestions?  Have you done this with kids before?  I think Amy &amp; Emily and going to consume all the candy decorations before they can attach them to the house  <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 />Ed - what a brilliant story, thanks for sharing it with us.<br /><br />Rose - Tania is OK I think.  She has her Dr&#39;s appointment tomorrow.  Candice sees her Dr. for the last time tomorrow morning as well, he will then give her all her final arrangements etc.<br /><br />Andrea - careful on that ice girl.... we don&#39;t need any accidents to happen to any of our Crazies in this crazy weather.<br /><br />Falina - hope you get that computer sorted out, that is so frustrating especially the fact that it&#39;s a new computer.  Hope they give you a new one.<br /><br />Shari - has Marc had his second treatment yet?<br /><br />Kevin - are you still so busy? You haven&#39;t been around here much lately.<br /><br />Cheryl - where are you???  Hope you are well - is it still that computer giving you so much trouble?<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-16 21:58:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339331,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 02:30:56',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />We are a balmy 28 right now.  Just might get above freezing tomorrow afternoon but then it will get cold again over night.  Suppose to get any where from 1-4 inches of snow through tomorrow evening.<br /><br />I had an email from <b>Cheryl</b> and she asked me to relay that she is fine but having technical issues and should be up and running in a few days.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> glad you were able to get our hair appt. changed.  You need to look pretty for the new grandbaby.<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> glad to hear the eye doctor cancelled the appt.  Hope fully you can go tomorrow.  Be careful.<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> beautiful poem.  There is a country song but can&#39;t remember who did it.<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> you guys stay warm.  Are you almost done with all the trim painting yet?<br /><br />Time to think about dinner.....oh wait dh is fixing tonight.  I get to do the clean up.<br /><br />Be back later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-17 02:30:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339332,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 03:01:10',NULL,'','Winter is back.  We got 3-5 inches of snow today and are supposed to get an ice storm Thrusday.  For some reason December is usually our worst month for weather.  Even broke out the snow blower tonight. That is only the 3rd time I have used it in 4 years.<br /><br />Ed...Neat story.  I have stopped and helped several people over the years and in our younger days Lynda was a waitress but we never got the money.  Maybe because her waitress duties were as a Playboy Bunny at the Playboy Club&#33;<br /><br />Andrea....Gramps has no problems with the cold weather.  The closest he gets to it is looking out the window&#33;  How is the weather in <br />Arkansas?<br /><br />Heidi was out playing in the snow a little while ago.  She would hit the cover on the patio table and let the snow fall on her head.  That girl is crazy&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening everyone and those like me in &quot;cold country&quot; stay warm and be safe.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-17 03:01:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339336,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 03:15:27',NULL,'','Clay Walker had a version of that poem back in 1999 title  The Chain Of Love.<br /><br />It is still a very beautiful poem.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-17 03:15:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339366,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 07:25:44',NULL,'','Kinda quiet here tonight.<br /><br />Spent the last hour fine tuning my Universal Remote by Logitech.  I think it&#39;s smarter than I am, but I&#39;m getting the hang of it.  Overall, I think I&#39;m going tor really like it.<br /><br />All of our snow is about gone, but we have predictions of more soon.  Hope we can get rid of all this before we start our drive to Albuquerque next Tuesday.  The area on I-40 around Flagstaff, AZ can be rough in the snow.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-17 07:25:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339368,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 12:01:24',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />I was going to go out today to finish my shopping and it was soooo cold and snowing and blowing that I totally wimped out and stayed home and finished it (all but one) online.  I did have to pay a little more for shipping to get it here by Christmas.  shhh...don&#39;t tell Marc.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rose...have fun with the cookies...I need to get started on them, too...I did make some banana bread, but that&#39;s all so far.<br /><br />Falina...I hope you can get the computer problems resolved soon...it must be sooo frustrating.  Stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Andrea...be very careful if you do drive your mom to the eye doctor.  Thank you so much for the prayers for Marc.  We really appreciate them.<br /><br />Jackie...I&#39;m so sorry that Candace is so miserable...it will soon be better, though, and it will all be worth it when she holds that sweet little boy in her arms.  Keeping her in my prayers.  That&#39;s so great that you can get your hair appointment tonight...hope everything else works out.  I&#39;ve never tried making the gingerbread house...I&#39;ve thought of it but never got around to doing it.  It sounds like fun...enjoy&#33;  Marc has had his second treatment and is doing very well so far...they are giving him a break next week, and he won&#39;t have one till the following week.  He would rather get it all over with.<br /><br />Ed...what a beautiful story; it brought tears to my eyes.  It also reminded me of two times when Marc and I stopped to help people who had cars stranded in the cold weather.  One time we were on a dark country road by our old lake place and a car was stopped.  It was winter and very cold...we had to stop and help, but it was scary...you don&#39;t know what to expect...it turned out to be a man and wife and three children who were very cold.  We gave them a ride back into town.  We were so glad we stopped.<br /><br />Jen...So glad the roads are clear and the sun is shining.  I&#39;m so glad you&#39;re feeling better.<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you get the computer going soon&#33;<br /><br />Kevin and Steve...stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone...and stay warm&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-17 12:01:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339369,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 14:34:25',NULL,'','Good Morning 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','2008-12-17 14:34:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339409,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 15:48:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339369:date=Dec 17 2008, 06&#58;34 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 17 2008, 06&#58;34 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339369\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good Morning 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\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4b0082--><span style=\"color:#4b0082\"><!--/coloro-->Good morning to you and all the Crazies&#33; <br />Last night was a game of bumper cars on the highways as our road crews took the night off. It took me a while to get home and I kept changing my route to get around all the wrecks. It was still somewhat icy this morning, however not to bad. <br />We hope you all have a great day and evening. Rita and I will be attending a Christmas diner this evening at Bonefish.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-17 15:48:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339410,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 15:56:03',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Well the snow has arrived.  School is delayed by 2 hours.  In Olympia which is just 15 minutes from us the schools are closed and they are saying they will get 8 inches of snow so we might get about half of that.<br /><br />Carmen good morning.<br /><br />Shari be careful when you go out today and have fun shopping.  Glad to hear Marc is doing good.  Nice he can skip next weeks treatment.<br /><br />Jackie I made a gingerbread house with the neighbors daughter one year and it was a blast.  I bought the kit at Walmart.  After it was done the little girl just had to take a bite out of it.<br /><br />Andrea how&#39;s the weather there?  If you go out be careful.<br /><br />A big HI to......Jenn, Joey, Kevin, Cheryl, Deb, Rose, Robert, James, Chris, Tonia, MaryLou, Martha, Ed, Shaunna and anyone I may have missed.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-17 15:56:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339412,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 16:15:55',NULL,'','Good Morning all&#33; Today begins the marathon cookie baking session. I’m on my own today but DD will be here tomorrow to decorate the sugar cookies, not my favorite part. I’ll be starting with Macaroons and cinnamon cookies then maybe chocolate chip. <br /><br />Shari I don’t blame you for shopping on line. I’m sure Marc won’t mind the few extra &#036;&#036; for shipping since you were safely at home. Glad to hear Marc is doing well. <br /><br />Andrea good luck with mom &amp; dad’s appointments today. Drive careful&#33;<br /><br />Keith sounds like a wild time on your roads. How’s Rita feeling? Are her bruises from her fall gone. <br /><br />Good Morning Carmen.<br /><br />Jackie hope your hair came out well. Let us know how your DD’s make out at the Dr. today.<br /><br />Steve I can see Heidi in the snow in my head. Made me think of my Queenie……she loved the snow.<br /><br />Sue hope you and Pappy are well.<br /><br />Cheryl and Falina hope you get your computers fixed.<br /><br />Deb &amp; Shaunna where are you????? Please check in a let us know your OK.<br /><br />To all of you who have to drive in the snow and ice please be careful&#33; Hope that everyone has a wonderful day. Back later………<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-17 16:15:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339413,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 16:29:37',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339412:date=Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;15 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;15 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339412\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->How&#39;s Rita feeling? Are her bruises from her fall gone.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4b0082--><span style=\"color:#4b0082\"><!--/coloro-->Rita is back to normal. Bruises are all gone. She&#39;s back to using the treadmill and doing her daily exercises.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-17 16:29:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339414,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 16:33:03',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />Boy...everybody seems to be having there share and more of winter weather&#33;  It didn&#39;t do anything here overnight...in fact warmer weather moved in sooner than expected and woke up to 34 degrees.<br />Last night it was 29 and it was predicated we would have &quot;freezing fog&quot; and a little drizzle maybe...we had the freezing fog...  It was spooky out there with the fog. <br /><br />As far as all the appts are concerned, they will go on as scheduled with no problems...thanks for everyones concerns.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - Prayers for Candice and the baby to make a happy and healthy arrival...and for you and all the family to make it through all the waiting with all your nerves in tact&#33; <br /><br /><b>Falina </b>- drive safely to school&#33;<br /><br />Of course to <b>everyone</b> having to drive in snow and ice...be careful and bundle up&#33;  Usually around here in Arkansas it is the other crazy driver that will take out someone on our roads&#33;<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - my Rose is 7 and today she gets to go to school and tell EVERYBODY about the cruise.  According to her, Jerry and I are the BEST Daddy and BEST Mommy EVER&#33;  LOL<br />Good luck with the cookies, they sound wonderful&#33;<br /><br />Shari - good to hear Marc is doing well...keeping him and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Steve - glad to here Gramps like his window view of winter&#33;  My Daddy likes to get out in it... <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 />He misses the days he used to go to Colo. every year and hunt. <br />Cute story about Heidi...When it snows around here my Bassett Hound, Harley,  loves to play in it but I feel so sorry for him because his belly is so &quot;low to the ground&quot;  LOL<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a good day...try and stay warm&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-17 16:33:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339415,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 17:01:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339414:date=Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;33 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;33 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339414\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Falina </b>- drive safely to school&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I will be careful.  Beings I have such a long commute......across the street.  Well out the driveway, down the street past one house, over the railroad tracks, turn on the main road, then entrance to the school just across from my house.  Takes me maybe a whole minute.  The dangerous part is the parking lot.  When it is icy or snowy can&#39;t see the lines for the parking spots.  Even the walk in can be dangerous.  Almost fell one year because of the ice.<br /><br />Aren&#39;t kids wonderful.  Always saying the neatest things.<br /><br />Have a great day&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-17 17:01:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339416,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 18:22:11',NULL,'','Morning everyone,<br /><br />Yes thank you everyone - I have a new hairdo and my stylist is so precious, this isn&#39;t the first time she has bailed me out at the last minute... she&#39;s a special person.  Before my 7pm appointment, Tony and I went to Carrabba&#39;s for dinner - OMG what a mistake, I spent the rest of the evening breathing garlic over the poor woman.<br /><br />They are selling a fabulous new product, ladies..... <a href=\"http://www.7minutelift.com/\" target=\"_blank\">7 Minute Face Lift</a>. She brushed some under my one eye... oh goodness, really in 7 minutes there was a huge difference - it tightens the skin and it&#39;s all natural.<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339414:date=Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;33 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;33 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339414\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Jackie</b> - Prayers for Candice and the baby to make a happy and healthy arrival...and for you and all the family to make it through all the waiting with all your nerves in tact&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Andrea - thank you so much&#33;&#33;  Candice has just been to the Dr. for her final visit and he&#39;s very concerned about her blood pressure 140/115 and she is swollen.  He says that she is starting with toxemia so it&#39;s time to induce the baby.  She has to go in at 5 this evening and he will visit and prep her, then they will start the induction first thing tomorrow morning.  So guess where I&#39;ll be all day tomorrow.... I can&#39;t wait&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Now I need to run out and get something to pre-prepare for tomorrow nights&#39; dinner so that we&#39;ll have something to eat after our hospital marathon.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-17 18:22:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339423,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 18:36:52',NULL,'','Good morning to you all <br />i had to shove out the snow off to the grass line for Pappy fo his business. <br />i lost my WIFI connection all day yesterday and got it back on last night ugh it was so bored with no computer  and i did laundry and did some more wrappings  and  it start to snow in little late afternoon <br />and continue to snow all night  it  stopped for while will get more snow this week<br />i will have good relaxing day. <br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-17 18:36:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339446,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 19:38:06',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />Overcast here with a chance of more snow this afternoon.<br /><br />Sue, Puff is just the opposite of Pappy.  He seems to really love the snow and yesterday was searching out places where it was still on the ground so he could walk in it.  Of course he has only seen it two or three times in his life, so it is something very different for him.  It is funny because he hates rain, but snow is OK.<br /><br />Taking the car in for regular service today in preparation of our drive to Albuquerque next week.  Then have to stop by an Insurance Agency and sign papers for a new auto insurance policy.  Other than that it should be a pretty uneventful day and as far as I&#39;m concerned uneventful is good.<br /><br />Rose: Have fun with the cookie baking marathon.  Hope someone is Albuquerque is doing the same thing about now.<br /><br />Well, breakfast is calling.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-17 19:38:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339450,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 20:36:55',NULL,'','Ed, Gucci didn&#39;t mind the snow too much either, although we could see that she was trying to figure it out<br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_2222.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />She does prefer the snow from her favorite place though.....<br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_2206.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-17 20:36:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339456,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 21:02:21',NULL,'','Jackie:  Nice picture of Gucci doing the navigating.  Where was that picture taken?','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-17 21:02:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339457,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 21:02:24',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies 1<br /><br />It&#39;s very white out there this morning - but the dog is happy - she has made tracks all over the back yard - I think she has been squirrel watching LOL.<br /><br />Good day yesterday - got so much accomplished - Hugh even got the beadboard up in the hallway.  So if he patches the nail holes today I can get that all painted as well - it looks so clean :o)<br /><br />Hugh has his work party this afternoon so while he&#39;s out I&#39;ll get my centerpieces made.  I&#39;ll try to take photos :o)<br /><br />You all be really careful out there - and don&#39;t go out if you don&#39;t have to.<br /><br /><b>Rose </b>- I can smell cookies baking&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Yum&#33;  I will get to my mince tarts, butter tarts and shortbread next week -t hat way it will still be here on Christmas LOL.<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> - so glad Marc is doing well....smart idea shopping online too&#33;  Not just weather wise but everyone gets so miserable at the mall this time of year :o)<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - takce care on your long commute.<br /><br /><b>Jackie </b>- hope all goes well witht he new arrival&#33;<br /><br />Off to get something accomplished - not sure what though lol.<br /><br />Hello to everyone else&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-17 21:02:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339461,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 21:13:50',NULL,'','Hello Crazies&#33;<br /><br />As <b>Sue</b> said earlier, we got a blanket of snow last night - about 3&quot; I&#39;d say.....and it is bitter cold&#33;<br />Thanks, <b>Rose</b> for your concern <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> ....just been busy, busy, busy&#33; I&#39;m worried about <b>Shaunna</b> too&#33; <br />Still not done with my shopping....almost&#33;&#33;<br />I had a check-up at the Dr. this morning - I now have arthritis in my left hip. He thinks it developed because of my walking differently after the surgery and recovery of my feet. Now I have to go to a Physiatrist (<i>not</i> psychiatrist-although maybe that&#39;s my next stop-LOL) and have some PT. Just added another Dr. to my list&#33;<br /><b>Jackie</b> - Thoughts and prayers to Candice. Been there with the toxemia and induction myself.<br /><br />A big <b>HI</b> to everybody else and have a great Wednesday&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-17 21:13:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339482,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 22:10:25',NULL,'','Cute pics of Gucci, Jackie.<br /><br />Puff loves his &quot;road trips&quot; also, but he has to stay in the back seat of the SUV.  It&#39;s a ten hour run to Albuquerque, so he has his bed back there for when he feels like a nap.  He know what &quot;rest stops&quot; are for and is a very good traveler.  <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, Roe informs me the lunch out has been added to our our afternoon plans, so I&#39;d better get my butt in gear.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-17 22:10:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339489,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 22:23:21',NULL,'','Kevin this is the Alcan Highway out of Dawson Creek Canada, on our way to Alaska.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-17 22:23:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339490,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 22:25:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339413:date=Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;29 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Dec 17 2008, 09&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339413\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339412:date=Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;15 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;15 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339412\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->How&#39;s Rita feeling? Are her bruises from her fall gone.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4b0082--><span style=\"color:#4b0082\"><!--/coloro-->Rita is back to normal. Bruises are all gone. She&#39;s back to using the treadmill and doing her daily exercises.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Glad to hear Rita&#39;s all mended&#33; She&#39;ll be ready to go for our cruise&#33;<br /><br />Taking a break from the cookies......5 hours on my feet but I&#39;m getting there. 2 more batches to finish up today and then DD will help with the rest. I had a happy accident........didn&#39;t read the directions well enough on the cinnamon cookies and put the cinnamon in the dough instead of rolling them in it.........oops but they tasted great&#33; Guess we have a new cookie invention&#33; LOL <br /><br />Jenn, I&#39;m not worried about the cookies being all eaten......I hid some, LOL&#33; Probably don&#39;t have to do that now that the kids don&#39;t live here but I will anyway.<br /><br />Jackie, good luck to Candace tomorrow. I hope and pray that both she and the baby are well and it&#39;s not a long day for her.<br /><br />Andrea of course your the bestest Mom &amp; Dad&#33; <br /><br />Deb glad your OK.<br /><br />Ed hope you get your cookies&#33;<br /><br />Sue glad your OK too.<br /><br />Well think I&#39;ll go take a shower and then see if I want to bake anymore......sitting was a mistake&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-17 22:25:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339497,2,1,18,336436,'2008-12-17 23:03:09',NULL,'','Hi, everyone. I know it&#39;s been quite a bit since I&#39;ve posted. Things have been whacko around here. Just finished redoing 2 bathrooms and a laundry room. We did new tile in all three, new bathtub, new toilets, refaced cabinets, new shower door, new faucets, etc. What an ordeal. It&#39;s taken just about a month to get it all finished . I think it would have been easier to move. We didn&#39;t think it would take that long, especially since we had them put the new tile over the old tile. My favorite parts are the niches we had them build right into the wall of the tub and into the wall in the shower stall. They look amazing. We did 18 inch floor tile in all three rooms. We&#39;re very happy with the end result but even happier that it&#39;s finally behind us. Now we are looking for a painter to do the master bath . It has cathedral ceiling so we can&#39;t even attempt it ourselves. I&#39;m loving the silestone counter tops in both baths. Anyway, I&#39;m finally putting the junk back into the new drawers and cabinets and trying to get rid of a lot of junk also. After the painting is done, I &#39;ll post some photos. <br /><br />Anyway, aside from this, it&#39;s that time of the year , with DD&#39;s final exams so I&#39;m on her back , taking her for tutoring in Algebra 2 and driving her around every day looking for a new job. Not fun&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />We just came back from the Navigator a couple of days ago. We took a quick 4 day cruise. I did a review of her last year so everything is basically the same. Unfortunately, we hit some rough and windy weather but we went with the goal of relaxing and we did accomplish that. So, it was good to get out of Dodge for a few. It&#39;s great to be back and not have the men working in the bathrooms for a change. <br /><br />So, I just want to say hi to all of you. I hope all is well . I just read the post above mine and sorry to read that Rita was hurt. Glad she &#39;s on the mend now and that Marc is doing better. <br /><br />Jackie, Keeping Candace and the baby in my prayers. That little Gucci is a cutie, with his butt up in the air smack in the middle of that photo. Just too cute. <br /><br />Rose, Hmmm , I can smell your cookies all the way here.<br /><br />Cheryl(gregswife, rogue, hazelson, cruisetarp, Joey, in case you&#39;re reading, hope all is well with you all. <br />Skipper, hope Roe is doing well. <br />Deb, Shaunna, Sue and of course, Kevin, hope you&#39;re all OK. <br />If I&quot;ve left anyone out, please forgive me. This brain is still on cruise mode. Now I just have to get busy walking off these pounds I put on so I can squeeze myself back into my jeans. <br /><br />Have a great rest-of-the-day, Crazies. Hugs, Cheryl<br /><br />','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-12-17 23:03:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339528,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 02:24:06',NULL,'','WOW - it&#39;s so quiet around here, where is everyone????','zebra','zebra','2008-12-18 02:24:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339529,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 02:51:09',NULL,'','Hi Cheryl&#33; Glad you stopped in. Wow that&#39;s alot of work you had done........I don&#39;t think I could handle another remodel anytime in the near future. Glad to hear you got away for a few days.<br /><br />Yes, Jackie it is quiet around here. Guess everyone is busy.<br /><br />Cookies done for today........another 2 hours of work. Only 5 more kinds left for tomorrow. Glad DD will be here, my knees and back are killing me&#33;<br /><br />Jackie did you hear from Tania? You said she had the Dr. today too.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-18 02:51:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339530,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 03:06:23',NULL,'','Rose, yes thanks for asking, I did hear from Tania.  The Dr. Says it is placenta previa and they are going to monitor her closely.  She hasn&#39;t had any bleeding for a few days, so he has allowed her to have a VERY light schedule.  We&#39;ll be visiting with her on Friday and Saturday... she has all kinds of jobs for us to do and help Greg with.... when we get there.  So we are still praying everything is going to be just fine with her baby and pregnancy.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-18 03:06:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339531,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 03:13:21',NULL,'','Kind of quite here today.  Ice storm predicted for tomorrow.  That should be fun.<br /><br />Got all the &quot;kids&quot; something for Christmas. Got the parrot a new chew stick, the little dogs some soft treats, and Heidi a stuffed goose with the most obnoxious noise maker I could find.  She will love it until she &quot;kills&quot; it.<br /><br />Rose....All of our boxers have loved to play in the snow.  I think it is because the breed is just naturally crazy&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Our thoughts and prayers are still with you and your daughter.<br /><br />Ed...Saw on the news where you got some more snow.  Gucci must be thrilled&#33;<br /><br />Better get going.  Have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-18 03:13:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339536,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 03:19:15',NULL,'','Hi all,<br />I have been on the phone for 57 minutes now trying to figure out what is wrong with my laptop.  They had me take out the hard drive and re insert it but it still does the same thing.  Now I am waiting for another person.<br />Been snowing all day.  Still snowing and it is going to get down to about 18.  Not sure about school tomorrow.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-18 03:19:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0);
